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The Bighorn Archery Club Traditional 3D Shoot and camp-out at the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club drew 76 archers from all over British Columbia on July 20-21. Bighorn Archery is a family affair for club member Sebastian Riley, 18, who attends practices and shooting competitions with his brother and dad.
Land use plans passionately defended Sound scientific basis protects old growth Carole rooney Free Press
Some folks who helped create the Cariboo-Chilcotin Land Use Plan (CCLUP) back in the 1980s and ’90s are expressing profound dismay at the current move to open it for logging in sensitive areas. As one of the key people who crafted these CCLUP agreements, Dave Neads has worked on land-use planning issues in the region for the past 25 years. Neads has a lot to say about what he refers to as the “so-called scientific-review rhetoric.” “The science hasn’t changed or become obsolete, but the timber supply has shrunk and this is an
unwarranted attack on other values so it actually involved another 16 to undermine and remove protec- years of work after its release. tions placed, by agreement, in the The province states the CCLUP CCLUP.” services local forest industry, proThe province released the vides certainty for the CCLUP in 1994 to address mining, ranching and the long-term balance of tourism industries. It also environment and economy establishes conservation in the region. However, it and recreation objectives for was implemented gradually many natural values in the over eight years under the Cariboo-Chilcotin. auspices of a multi-sector Now, a Ministry of committee, the Cariboo Dave NeaDS Forests, Lands and Natural Chilcotin Regional Resource Resource Operations Board, of which Neads was a mem- (MFLNRO) project is underway, and ber. headed up by resource operations He says the final step came about director Rodger Stewart. He is in 2010, with Land Use Order leg- looking at the potential for a sciislation to address changes made to ence-based review of opening up the Forest and Range Practices Act, land-use plans.
Three land use values are included in the investigation, including Old Growth Management Areas (OGMAs), Mule Deer Winter Range (MDWR) and Visual Quality Areas (VQAs). However, Neads explains seven or eight scientists from University of British Columbia’s Conservation Data Centre and Regional Protected Area Teams already worked out the scientific data during that original CCLUP process. “These were professionallytrained university biologists, for caribou, for mule deer, for critical fish, for grizzly bear, for habitat requirements, [and so on].” Continued on A12
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A plane dumps a load of retardant in mutual efforts between British Columbia and Yukon firefighters to battle some raging wildfires near Carmacks, Yukon after numerous lightning strikes set several areas ablaze.
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Firefighters concentrated on protecting communities, cabins and First Nations values Carole Rooney Free Press
100 Mile House forest protection officer Chris Betuzzi was one of a team of people from British Columbia who recently travelled to the Yukon to help fight rampant wildfires. When asked by the Cariboo Fire Centre, Betuzzi says he headed north on June 20 and supervised firefighting efforts from his base in Whitehorse. “I was requested to go with 21 firefighters and a couple of other senior officers to help with the Yukon fire situation. They’d had quite a few lightning storms go through the area and started some fires that they needed help on.” He drove to Prince George where the group flew out together to Whitehorse, and then spread out to the various communities experiencing wildfires, he explains. Betuzzi’s role as a Type 1 representative was to ensure B.C. safety rules and work standards were followed for its crews working beyond its borders, he says, and that they were “being looked after.” He supervised the crews from his group, but also liaised between Yukon representatives and crews on the ground. “Over and above that, I ensure our crews are receiving proper briefing in what to expect in the fire activity, and [so on] because the timber types up there are quite a bit different than what the crews get around here.” Black spruce trees abound in the Yukon to create a dense forest with tree limbs right down to ground level, he adds, which fully dry out within
two-to-five days after getting wet. “You get fairly volatile fire behaviour ... some of the crews did see some pretty extreme fire behaviour. We had to back off a couple of times, but there were no real safety concerns.” Most of the fires they attacked were near Carmacks, a small town about 200 kilometres north of Whitehorse, Betuzzi explains. “There was another smaller group of fires around Dawson City, about 550 km northwest of
Carmacks. However, not all the fire-suppression efforts went that smoothly, he adds. The group began its effort during the two days surrounding the Summer Solstice, which the senior officer says saw 21-22 hours of daylight at that latitude, and then twilight until dawn, which fortified the flames. “It made for a very long peak burning period – which is the extreme end of the burning – that would start mid-afternoon and sometimes run well into the evening, You get fairly volatile fire before the day would start to cool behaviour ... some of off and the fires would calm down the crews did see some again.” pretty extreme fire beHe explains the firefighting conhaviour. We had to back centrated on protecting communities, off a couple of times, but cabins and First Nations values, but there were no real safety in wilderness areas, the blazes are left concerns.” to burn to restore the forest “system.” CHRIS Betuzzi and his group returned - Chris Betuzzi BETUZZI home on July 5, and he says it was a good trip. Whitehorse. It was variable because we moved “We did manage to control quite a number of around a lot.” fires.” Of his group of 21, crews of about a half-dozen On July 13, the Cariboo Fire Centre sent anotheach were deployed to fight fires in Carmacks and er initial attack crew (three firefighters) to the Ross River (just east of there), he says, as well as Yukon, which according to policy, will stay there in Mayo (50 km southeast) and Beaver Creek (100 up to a maximum of 19 days. km south) from Dawson City. Betuzzi notes his group of firefighters were “Their main objective was to get ready for a treated “very well” by the Yukon government and large fire that was in Alaska to the west of Beaver some learned new skills, but all of them “appreciCreek, and was threatening to come in to the ated” being able to help when needed. Yukon.” “It was a very good, lasting experience, and for Betuzzi notes a fair amount of rain helped the rest of their careers fighting fires, they will that effort and the crew was soon reassigned to remember that.”
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Former DeltaRichmond East MP John Cummins has officially resigned as the leader of BC Conservative Party, following its failure to win a seat in the provincial election. The BC Conservatives obtained just 4.8 per cent of the popular vote, and Cummins lost in his own constituency. Upon stepping down, Cummins said he was “proud to have been able to lead a team of credible candidates.” The party’s board is slated to meet in late July to formalize plans for a leadership race and convention.
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TREATY GUIDE Award-winning resource guide A Path Forward now supports collaboration and planning among treaty First Nations, to help integrate their representation at the local government level. The tool contains useful direction on protocols, treaties, terminology and other information providing guidance for First Nations moving through the treaty process, and for their local government partners. To learn more, download the guide at www.gov.bc.ca/arr/ reports/default.html.
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New Prosperity supporters voice need for economic boost for the Cariboo
By Monica Lamb-Yorski Around 150 people attended an informal community barbecue hosted by the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Monday before the opening of the Canadian Environmental Assessment panel hearings in Williams Lake. There were no formal speeches, but proponents of the project were available for media interviews. New Prosperity is “too important” to the economy to be denied, Cariboo GM manager Lorne Doerkson suggested. “Taseko has spent $100 million going
through the environmental assessment, it has responded to First Nations demands and government demands, and I think there are still false comments being made that are confusing people.” The suggestion that Taseko is going to destroy Fish Lake is fullstop wrong, Doerkson added. “It angers me that people are out there still saying that. I think there is absolute confusion about this project as there is people in the know.” Doerkson said New Prosperity Mine could help strengthen an economy that’s been
impacted by the mountain pine beetle and the downturn of the forest industry. “We haven’t been that strong over the last few years, and I don’t know what the city would look like if we didn’t have 1,200 guys working in the mines we do have.” Taseko Mines Ltd. vice-president of corporate affairs Brian Battison said the new project proposal accommodates First Nations. “The primary objection to the first project was the loss of Fish Lake. “Under the new plan, the lake is saved and preserved, not only
through operations but for future generations. That can be considered accommodation of their interests.” Former Tsi Del Del chief Ervin Charleyboy said he welcomed the panel process. Convinced the mine would be environmentally friendly and would give younger generations employment, Charleyboy said presently there is very little to offer young people in First Nations communities. “Environmentalists speaking against the project don’t know what life is like in the Chilcotin. “My young people
live from welfare cheque to welfare cheque and I feel for them. A single guy gets $185 a month. How can you live on that? It saddens me that young people are doing nothing on the reserves.” Williams Lake and District Chamber president Jason Ryll said he is ever the optimist. “I believe this proposal is sound in its science and environmental approach.” Len Doucette of 100 Mile House, who spearheaded the “Say Yes to New Prosperity” campaign, was busy handing out blue sashes for people to wear as an indication they support
Opponents dig in for long fight By Tara Sprickerhoff Prior to the start of the New Prosperity mine environmental assessment panel hearing on July 22, First Nations leaders held a drum circle and rally for those opposed to the project. First Nations and non-First Nations alike attended the event, scheduled for 11 a.m. “This morning is just trying to gather people and show that we are united and we have our cause going into the panel hearings,” said Chief Russell Myers Ross of the Yunesit’in (Stone) First Nation who spoke at the event. “Our message for the panel hearings is still to say no to the project. It’s still a matter of justice.” The New Prosperity mine project proposes to preserve Fish Lake (Teztan Biny), whereas the original plan would have drained the lake to make way for a tailings pond. Despite the change, many First Nations in the area remain strongly opposed to Taseko’s mine. “Today is just a get together. A ceremony for something that we
feel shouldn’t be happening for a second round. It’s certainly a disappointment. We have no choice but to be involved,” said Chief Roger William of the Xeni Gwet’in (Nemiah Valley) First Nations. “We really feel a lot of our questions, concerns and issues haven’t been addressed, and these hearings are going to be a big part of that, so here we want to get together as people of the land: First Nations, Xeni Gwet’in, Tsilhqot’in, non-First Nations.” Opening the ceremony, Cecil Grinder spoke of the “battle” to take place during the upcoming days. “It’s important that we stand together. It’s important that you recognize what is going on in your back yards. It’s important that we are here.” Following his speech,
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that the proposal would “completely obliterate the indigenous people’s land.” “We are all here to say one thing and that one thing is no. Absolutely no way are we going to allow this proposal to be approved,” Phillips said, as the crowd responded with cheers and shouts of “no way.” Grand Chief Edward John, currently the North American representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues also spoke at the event, emphasiz-
ing “free, prior and informed consent” for projects using First Nation lands. Members of the Council of Canadians, who attended, also echoed this sentiment, saying the land to be used for New Prosperity is First Nations land that has never been recognized as such. Following the speeches at Boitanio Park, the group marched to the opening of the panel in the Gibraltar Room. Tara Sprickerhoff is a Williams Lake Tribune reporter.
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Education minister making changes to public school teacher bargaining
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Teacher union acting president was to continue negotiating with BCPSEA N e w l y - a p p o i n t e d rent role. Education Minister It describes BCPSEA’s Peter Fassbender made new function as an a significant change to “important supportpublic school teacher ing role in bargaining” bargaining upon his in providing “expert first partner meeting. advice” to school boards Held with the British on day-to-day labour Columbia School relations issues. Trustees Association Cariboo Chilcotin (BCSTA), Fassbender Teachers’ Association proceeded with acting presigove r n m e nt’s dent Joan Erb discussions on notes that after how to move a year of negoforward. tiations that At that meetfinally found a ing, he indicated bargaining prothe B.C. Liberal cess meeting Joan government the needs of Erb is now comboth BCPSEA mitted to a and BCTF, this co-governance model work has now been with school boards, not “thrown out the winjust at a local level, but dow” by the B.C. Liberal also for provincial bar- government. gaining. “I felt that this round Through working of bargaining was very with the BCSTA, trust- successful given there ees will be integral was a mutually agreedto the process while to mediator [Mark the government will Brown] at the table at now bargain directly all times. Great discuswith the B.C. Teachers sion was happening, Federation. progress was definitely The province also being made, and they indicated its former did sign off on a few negotiating body, articles.” the BC Public School The decision was Employers’ Association’s announced in joint (BCPSEA), will have press release from the “adjustments” to its cur- Ministry of Education
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and the BCSTA, which states the changes include “many ideas previously requested by the BCTF,” such as the full right to strike; more matters negotiated at local bargaining tables; improvements to the bargaining process; and allowing the BCTF to negotiate directly with government on provincial matters. Erb adds it is a “real disappointment” to have the government intervene “once again” when negotiations with BCPSEA were going well. “The government is saying the BCTF always wanted to bargain face-to-face with government. Well, in a sense that’s true ... but that didn’t mean the
minister of Education; we meant the representative body of the minister, which is BCPSEA.” The change in process likely has a lot to do with BCPSEA’s recent action to side with the teachers’ union, Erb explains, when it continued bargaining after government demanded a break in negotiations so the province could work directly toward the 10-year agreement framework it proposed in January. “I think the government is very insecure with the positive relationship that has been developing between BCPSEA and the BCTF, and I think they see that as a real threat.” G o v e r n m e n t ’s 10-year deal doesn’t need to happen immediately, she notes. “If it is that great of a deal, it can wait a couple of years before it is implemented.” Erb adds the best move forward from here is for the government to respect the good-faith bargaining process as it stands and allow the two organiza-
Great Cariboo Ride Society equipment storage request rejected Ken Alexander Free Press
The Great Cariboo Ride Society sent a letter to council requesting storage space at the Community Works compound for a 30-foot reefer and a 16-foot cargo trailer. It wasn’t a governance issue (where council would be required to make a decision), so administration forwarded it to the Community Services department for input. Community Services staff was opposed to the request because there is limited space in the compound, liability issues and determined it’s not a good practice to
allow third-party access to secured operation facilities. Administration also polled councillors and most agreed with the staff ’s recommendation.
It was noted administration would have normally dealt with the request, but it was brought to the council meeting because the letter was addressed to
council specifically. At its June 25 District of 100 Mile House council meeting, councillors ratified staff ’s recommendation to deny the request.
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Smart meter options announced, but not everyone is buying in
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On July 18, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have fought against having smart meters on their homes. Bennett adds the B.C.Liberal government is responding to public concerns by providing opt-out options, which will have a price tag, if residents don’t choose the standard smart meter at no cost. “This decision finds an appropriate balance between addressing the concerns raised by people who have put their meter installation on hold, while ensuring that the majority of customers who have a standard smart meter will not be paying for those who select an opt-out option.” The other two charges include these options: • Accept a digital meter with the radio-off. This option will be subject to a one-time cost to modify the meter plus a monthly fee to read the meter. • Keep the old analog meter, which will be subject to a monthly fee that will include both the extra cost of reading the meter and the cost
of instituting duplicate systems. Bennett says the costs and fees associated with the options will be established by BC Hydro, but will be reviewed by the BC Utilities Commission to ensure that BC Hydro is only recovering the cost of providing and servicing the radio-off and analog options. Over 20 years, the program will pay for itself and it will help keep rates affordable, the minister says, adding that is a priority for government. Meanwhile, Gary Young, who ran as an Cariboo-Chilcotin Independent candidate in the May 14 provincial election, says he will continue to fight against having a smart meter installed on his house. “If they charge us to read the meters, it would be a punishment inflicted on us, which I don’t think should be allowed. Just tell us how to do it and we’ll read the meter once a month and send you the information.” He notes the Section 17 of the Clean Energy Act states that anything to do with the smart meters or the grid must have the approval of the homeowners. Continued on A14
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CRD to present at mine panel hearings By Monica Lamb-Yorski Cariboo Regional District (CRD) chair Al Richmond noted that when he makes a presentation on behalf of the board for the New Prosperity environmental review hearings, he’ll talk about the economic value the project would bring to the Cariboo-Chilcotin, but he will also be very firm that environmental standards cannot be compromised. “We’re not going to say it should be approved at all costs; I don’t think anyone would,” Richmond said. “We also want to find some solutions to work with the communities that are directly impacted and find solutions for the concerns they’ve expressed.” At its regular board meeting on July 12, the CRD board passed a motion to make a presentation to the environmental review panel. Various directors spoke for or against the board making a pres-
entation. been a lot of concerns.” Area E Director Area F director Joan Byron Kemp argued Sorley said she hoped in favour, saying it’s the board would remain an important neutral. project for the “If we are not region. going to sup“The way port our First things are Nations cond e t e r i or at i ng stituents who right now withare opposed in our areas as to this profar as economject, I think at Al ics go, and I Richmond least we should know having remain neutral. lived out in that area, “In the communities and listening to pres- I represent, we know entations we have had firsthand what happens on the project, that it when other interests try would be very much in to come in and impose order for us to bring a their objectives on the presentation forward.” community.” Area J Director Xeni Director Deb Bischoff Gwet’in Chief Roger agreed the board William said he would should remain neutral prefer that the CRD and said the Canadian board remain neutral. Environmental “I don’t think anyone Assessment Agency here has a feel for what should be left to do its their constituents think job. about this. Williams Lake Mayor “I’ve been involved Kerry Cook said in with this mine since the some of her conver1990s. When we went sations, chiefs and to the panel hearings community members in 2010, we heard there have told her they were a lot of people understand the city’s against the project and position in supporting since then there have the project as long as it
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t is clear the smart meter “options” offered by our new Minister of Energy Bill Bennett only apply to people who don’t have a smart meter yet. They don’t apply to the thousands of people who were bullied into taking a smart meter against their will, or to those who have changed their minds since installation, who move, or who stop paying the “fee.” This offers no choice for people living in multiple housing developments with numerous microwaveemitting meters pulsing through their homes. Smart meter installations have been imposed on thousands of customers despite their refusal, which is not reflected in any of Mr. Bennett`s calculations. All of these people want and must have the right to choose a safe and secure electrical meter that does nothing more than record
energy use. that the BC Utilities While we appreciate Bill Commission (BCUC) will Bennett no longer wants oversee the charges. It is to see people bullied into attempting to restrict the taking a radiating meter inevitable BCUC hearings against their will, we do to cost alone, but the areas not believe the options of contention and concern presented are fair regarding this and reasonable program go far to British beyond financial Columbians. ones. The proposed We are being “options” appear told the bullying to be a ploy to has ended. get the remaining Instead we are smart meters faced with clearly installed with coercive tactics ShAroN some window – you will have NoBle dressing to hide a smart meter the true nature of unless you pay the plan. Making sure that money. If you move or every citizen has a smart cannot afford to pay the meter makes it very easy extortion fee, or already to turn the radio on, with have a smart meter, too bad. or without the resident’s Every ratepayer in B.C. is consent or knowledge, already paying for the Smart thus by sleight of hand, Grid program through BC completing the Smart Grid. Hydro’s rates, whether you The provincial get a meter or not. If you government is providing keep your analogue, BC scant comfort in stating Hydro should actually pay
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arlier this month, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced BC Hydro, through the B.C. Liberal government, was going to make an offer to those who opposed the installation of smart meters in their homes a deal they cannot refuse. He offered three options to the 60,000 or so British Columbians who refused to have the smart meters installed on their homes. The refusals came about for a number of reasons. Many thought the radio frequency for transferring information to the smart grid would cause health risks and people shouldn’t be put in this dangerous situation. While the provincial health officer, Health Canada and the World Health Organization gave the meters a clean bill of health because they wouldn’t pose a known health risk, some folks were still concerned. That is their prerogative and organized groups continue to battle the smart meters on the grounds of health risk. Others have concerns about invasion of privacy and Big Brother watching what they do by gleaning information from the radio transmissions from their homes. Still others didn’t like the idea of the B.C. Liberal government forcing a major change on how they pay for hydro and how their usage information is gathered. Those folks were still stinging from having the Harmonized Sales Tax foisted upon them without any debate and the election promise from the same government, stating it wasn’t even considering the HST. Heels of opposition dug in even deeper when those who chose not to accept the smart meters were badgered in an effort to get the meters installed. However, the B.C. Liberal government relented and decided it didn’t want to be seen as bullying those in opposition into accepting a smart meter. So, they offered some options. Get on board and accept the smart meter at no extra cost was No. 1. If folks want, they can take a new meter with the radio turned off and pay a cost for installation and monthly reading. Or they can keep the old analog meter and pay the extra fees for meter reading and duplicate system costs. When it comes to paying more money to have same basic hydro service we had two years ago, it’s likely more people will be moving to the smart meters. The question remains, however, as to whether we’ll all be paying more when the grid goes online?
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you a rebate cheque since you are already paying for a service you don’t want. There is no need to incur the cost of meter readers except to verify readings once per year. Many people read their meters and send data to Hydro – this is not unusual. At a cost per meter of $555, when the customer says no, there is a savings, which should be passed along to the customer. So, where’s the real and true democratic choice, Mr. Bennett? The real choice is to make the Smart Grid an opt-in system. Anyone choosing not to participate in this questionable and risky program can do so without harassment or underhanded coercion. We are being forced to seek democratic choice in the courts. Sharon Noble is the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters director.
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New BC Hydro investment needed To the editor: I am writing regarding Tom Fletcher’s column, headlined Get ready for Hydro rate hikes, in the July 10 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press. While NDP energy critic John Horgan asserts there is no business case for a nation-building project like the Northwest Transmission Line, a line that will bring power to a huge part of the province currently running off diesel generators, our government believes
investments, such as this, are exactly what BC Hydro should be doing. This project will open up worldclass mineral deposits and support new mines, like Red Chris, one of the top 10 copper-gold deposits in the world. The Mining Association of BC estimates the line could attract more than $15 billion in mining investment, creating up to 10,000 jobs and generating $300 million in annual tax revenues.
We need to ensure we have a diverse grid that can provide reliable power today and into the future. That’s why we continue to support new, cleaner sources of power, such as wind and run of river. Yes, these sources produce power at a higher cost than what our heritage assets do. It costs more today to produce power than it did decades ago. But these sources are cleaner than coal or gas and less expensive than building brand new hydro-
NDP need to practice what they preach
To the editor: I really get annoyed when comments are made without any time taken to research the topic. Adrian Dix is quoted as saying the Northwest Transmission Line being built by BC Hydro is over budget and that is not satisfactory. What Adrian fails to mention is that NDP is NDP no matter where it is. For example, Mr. Dix had dinner with Premier Greg Selinger, NDP premier of Manitoba; Premier Darrell Dexter, NDP premier of Nova Scotia; and Thomas Mulcair, NDP federal Opposition leader in December 2012. The NDP is unified across the country. Presently in the province of Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro is building a 1,384-kilometre transmission line at a budget of $2.24 billion. Manitoba Hydro wants the transmission line to run on the east side of Lake
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Winnipeg, as it is the most environmentally friendly choice. Premier Selinger’s NDP government wants to override Manitoba Hydro’s decision and have the line built on the west of Lake Manitoba, which will involve more than 600 km of environmental damage, and add an extra $1 billion to the Manitoba Hydro’s budget estimate. The Selinger route is also longer. Now, why is a $300-million cost overrun a crime in British Columbia, but OK for a NDP government in Manitoba to have a cost overrun of $1 billion? Mr. Dix must face all facts and compare apples to apples before shooting from the hip and spreading more propaganda. Maybe he was born yesterday, but the readers were not. Joe Sawchuk Duncan
electric dams. The unprecedented opportunity in liquefied natural gas and other growing sectors, such as mining must be supported with stable, secure power. This is what we are building. You can’t make these kinds of legacy investments, which will benefit all British Columbians, without putting pressure on rates. Contrary to some reports, BC Hydro is managing its capital projects within its planned budget.
There are a couple of projects over budget but most are under budget. I have been very clear that my mandate, as given to me by Premier Christy Clark, is to minimize rate increases while continuing to make historic investments in BC Hydro’s infrastructure to grow our economy. I am committed to accomplishing this goal. Bill Bennett Minister of Energy and Mines
Tories tariff tax-grab on imported goods To the editor: Canadians should get ready to pay more for everyday goods. Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod and the federal Conservative government are imposing a tax grab on families by hiking tariffs on everything from coffee makers to bicycles. A tariff is a tax. Many of the goods sold in Canadian stores, which come from countries will soon get caught up in higher tariffs when they are brought into Canada, raising prices. Costs for baby cribs, vacuum cleaners, barbecues and more will go up by an aver-
age of three per cent. All in all, it amounts to a $330-million annual tax grab from families struggling to make ends meet. It will drain our businesses and drive consumers across the border. The measures also hit digital music players too – despite solemn Conservative pledges to never introduce an “iPod tax.” Other tax hikes in the federal budget – on everything from hospital parking to life insurance – will cost Canadians hundreds of millions more. Incredibly, Mrs. McLeod and the Conservatives deny
up and down that they are raising taxes – as if your wallet somehow just gets lighter all on its own. Their dishonesty is disproven by all the revenue booked in their own budget numbers. Canadians understand that governing sometimes requires difficult choices. However, Mrs. McLeod might find that when her constituents can’t count on their own MP to give them the straight goods on taxes, they start looking for someone who can. Wayne Easter, MP Liberal international trade critic
Green MLA on coal and controversy no, Washington says no. Vancouver says TF: Thirty years ago, Japan played no, British Columbia, not sure. Australia and B.C. off for metallurgical It’s pushing us to start thinking about coal. Those northeast B.C. coal mines are what I think is going to be the greatest back up and running again, but you’re industrial revolution the world has ever seeing a similar thing here? seen, which is transformation AW: Yes. And if we start of energy systems away from shipping natural gas to Asia … our combustion approach, the Asian price comes down, the which is essentially what we’ve North American price goes up. been doing since we were in British Columbians haven’t been caves. We’ve gone from burning told that. wood to now fossil wood, and TF: How has the legislature fossil plants and fossil algae, to session been for you? a much more modern era of AW: I sit there and watch production of energy through the two parties. Rhetorical natural means, solar, wind, question, condescending Tom geothermal, etc. answer. Rhetorical question, Fletcher TF: Liquefied natural gas. The condescending answer. And I NDP says they are absolutely in hope more British Columbians favour of that now. watch this because this needs to AW: I have questioned the economics of change. And I think it can change. it from day 1. There’s a market differential TF: The NDP Opposition decides when that exists now. There’s that small you and Delta South Independent Vicki window because Japan is moving from Huntington get your occasional moments nuclear to natural gas. But we’re way in question period? behind everyone else. AW: Yes, and if I’ve asked, it’s been
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fter climate scientist-turnedGreen Party MLA Andrew Weaver had a taste of debate in the B.C. legislature, I asked him for his impressions on that and other issues. Excerpts from that discussion: TF: You did a study comparing burning all the world’s coal reserves and all oil reserves, showing how big coal really is. The federal government says that when you add up what’s actually being used in North America, carbon emissions from coal are about 30 times more than from oil. Now, we have a symbolic coal export ban in Vancouver, which doesn’t apply to Port Moody or Point Roberts or Prince Rupert. Do you think there’s any significance to this? AW: There is no question the biggest issue around is coal because coal use is on the rise worldwide. Not in the United States because they’re converting [power production] to natural gas. This is why American producers are saying, let’s ship it to Asia. California says no, Oregon says
no problem. TF: Grudgingly no doubt. If the NDP had their way, the closest Green Party member would be in Holland. AW: [Laughs] Yes. Certainly not in North America. There’s this sense of entitlement within the NDP to the ‘green’ vote. And I sense the B.C. Liberals very much like our existence, as being not NDP. The reality is we take as many Liberal votes, if not more. It’s because what it means to be ‘green’ has moved out of what the NDP view as green, which is a tree hugger. It’s kids going to school, talking about conservation, and going home to talk to their parents. That’s where our votes are coming from. TF: Are you going to be found standing in front of a coal train any time soon? AW: No, never. They asked me to, and I said no because I don’t believe in civil disobedience. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Police probe stabbing in Sahali KAMLOOPS - The stabbing of a man in Sahali on Thursday (July 18) night was a targeted attack. Kamloops RCMP Const. Bernie Ward said a man was driving his vehicle on Gordonhorn Drive, off Summit Drive, at 7:45 p.m. when a white pickup truck began following. When the victim stopped at the intersection of Gordonhorn Drive and Freshfield Road, the driver from the trailing pickup truck left his vehicle, approached the victim’s vehicle and pulled the victim from his seat. During the assault, the victim was stabbed in the upper body. Ward said the attacker made threats before leaving. “The police are certain that this attack was a targeted attack on the victim,” Ward said, noting the investigation is being handled by the Kamloops serious-crimes unit. After the assault, the victim went to Royal Inland Hospital for treatment, from where police were called.
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Of course, constantly, we live here. I’ve been near bears, and lots of other animals. But it is best to back off and leave wildlife alone.
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Yes, several times. I was three feet from a black bear and it was debatable who was more scared. I was right near a moose that spooked and ran by me. At Jasper, a big horn sheep tried to get into our car.
Yes, many times. I walked right past a grizzly bear on a trail in Alberta, and it ran to me when a dog barked. I froze, it stopped, and we stared at each other for a bit. Then I backed away.
Years ago, when we first came up here, I went to the outhouse at our cabin and a bear was right there. We both jumped and went opposite directions – he climbed up a tree and I ran back to the cabin.
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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 153 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Grow op busted On July 22, 100 Mile House RCMP were called to check on the well-being of two Lone Butte residents. Upon arrival, the residents were not home. An illegal marihuana grow operation was discovered. While police were guarding the scene waiting for a search warrant approval, the residents attended the property and were arrested and later released on a Promise to Appear in court once the search-and-seizure of marijuana was completed. A total of 50 marijuana plants were seized. Charges are pending for Production of Marijuana contrary to Section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Stolen vehicles located On July 22, 100 Mile House RCMP received information that a stolen truck was located in a local shop building. Police investigation led to the arrest of one 100 Mile House male. A search warrant was obtained for the shop resulting in the seizure of several other stolen vehicles. The arrested male remains in custody, while RCMP investigators continue to work on the case.
Women extricated before explosion On July 21, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a motor-vehicle incident near Crystal Lake involving a single vehicle. The lone occupant of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol and drugs when she drove head on into a tree. Williams Lake resident Teddy Bruce, who happened to be camping adjacent to the scene, heard the collision take place. When he went to see what happened, he saw the female driver still in
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the vehicle. He went out of his way to extricate the woman from the vehicle, injuring himself in the process and carrying her to safety prior to the vehicle exploding. Bruce’s heroic actions saved the woman’s life. Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department arrived and successfully extinguished the fire, which had spread into the tree the vehicle struck. The female driver was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital by BC Ambulance paramedics. She was later detained for impaired driving, and after being assessed at the local hospital, provided two breath samples showing that she had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. The female has since been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act and Issued a Driving Prohibition. Vehicle rollover On July 15, 100 Mile House RCMP and Emergency Services were called to the scene of a single-vehicle inci-
dent on Highway 97 at the 103 Mile. The male driver of a GMC Sonoma pickup truck lost control of his vehicle while travelling south on Highway 97. The vehicle left the roadway while entering the curve and flipped completely once before coming to rest in the ditch. The driver was assessed at the scene by Ambulance personnel and then transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital for assessment of non-lifethreatening injuries. The vehicle was severely damaged and was towed from the scene. Police have ruled out speed and liquor as factors in this collision.
Bowers Lake was broken into and two ATVs were stolen. One is a Yamaha Kodiak 600 and the other is a Honda Forman 400.
CRIME STOPPERS Sometime between July 12 and 16, a 12-foot aluminum boat was stolen from the back yard of a residence in the 5500 block of 103 Mile Lake Road. It was painted green on the inside of the boat with red seats. Sometime within the past month a shed at a seasonal residence on
If you have any information on these or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Your identity will
remain unknown. Should your information lead to the arrest of the responsible party Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.
Mail stolen from rural post office boxes Sometime overnight of July 16, unknown culprits opened five separate sets of rural post office boxes and stole mail from various individual boxes. The affected mail boxes were at the intersections of: • Fallsway and Horse Lake roads; • Ryall and Horse Lake roads; • Higgins Lake and Mahood Lake roads; • Highway 24 and Bell Road; and • Cottonwood Bay and North Bridge Lake roads. The amount of mail stolen is not known; however, a considerable amount of unopened mail was located on July 17, in the vicinity of the Intertakes Transfer Station. This mail has been returned to the Lone Butte Post Office for re-distribution. 100 Mile RCMP are issuing a notice to those individuals who had mail stolen to monitor their banking and utilities account activity regularly and to notify those institutions if there is any suspicious activity. The investigation into these thefts is continuing.
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For those who worked on it back then, the MFLNRO’s suggestion that more science is needed now indicates that process wasn’t already followed, which he says is “absolutely dishonest and untrue.” “That’s the scam here. They need to be honest, and say ‘we’re running out of wood; we made deals, we want to go back and open up those areas we agreed to put off limits because we’re running out of wood’. That’s the reality.” As a community forest manager, Neads says he not opposed to logging. However, as a founding member of the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Committee, he also disputes the argument that OGMAs should be logged because, due to pine beetle devastation, they don’t have the value they once had. Neads provides a typical example of an old-growth forest with 50 per cent timber losses to beetle kills. “That forest still is functioning. It’s still providing habitat; it’s still providing water; it’s still providing all the [natural] functions that it once did.” He adds there are also numerous other tourism, biological and environmental reasons to leave these forests alone – not the least of which is the ability of that dead fibre to combat global warming. “The best thing you can do from a carbon
emissions standpoint with a beetle-killed forest is to leave it alone.” Many of the components of the CCLUP agreement are legally binding, Neads notes. While that agreement allows an OGMA to be harvested under certain circumstances and to limited degrees, he says the important point is that by legislation, another new old growth timber area with equivalent values and habitats must be identified in replacement. Noting he believes there are few, if any, equivalent areas remaining in the region, Neads’ concern is the provincial government will change the laws to allow a reduction in the protected OGMAs. “A timber supply shortage is coming; you can’t ‘prop it up’ for three or four or five years, and do damage to those other values, and say it is science-based. “Not only is it a dishonest smokescreen to increase timber supply, it is a slap in the face to those scientists, tourism operators and others who spent nearly 10 years and millions of dollars on the best science available to produce the CCLUP.” So, besides “honesty” about the review purpose, what does Neads want done? “Get the right people together and sit down and have the discussions. The process that is happening now is unilateral ... it’s ‘the train coming down the track’.” He adds people
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Young continues fight From A6
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PLUS: Shop smart for vintage signs MS – Decorating with vintage pieces can add an eclectic flair that sets your home apart from others. Instead of the cookie-cutter designs mass-produced for home centres and department stores, antique decor can be interesting, eye-catching, and depending on where you shop, more affordable. One growing trend in decorating with antiques is the use of vintage signs as artwork or even to serve as cabinet doors or headboards. Vintage signs also lend well to kitchens and bathrooms but can be used throughout a home. Few things can compare to the drama, colour and unique typography provided by antique signs. And they can be used with cottage decor or even in more contemporary homes. Those shopping for vintage signs may have noticed the increase in demand for such signage has led to an increase in price. However, there are still bargains to be had with regard to vintage signs. Savvy shoppers often begin their quests for vintage signs at estate and garage sales. Many times people stash away old belongings in attics and basements, unaware that vintage items are highly valuable to others. Bargains also can
mission an artist to reproduce signage that fits with your design plans. Some research online or a query of artists in your community may yield prospects who can produce the sign you covet. Decorating with vintage signs and other artwork becomes much easier when you know where to start your search for materials. Scouring sales, antique stores and even online auctions can generally produce a bevy of options. be found at store closings and liquidations. You may even be able to purchase the actual sign from the shuttered store. Online auctions are another place to search for vintage signs. Buyers can bid on signs offered at auction and have many options to choose from. Keep in mind that you may pay more for the convenience of online auctions, and other shoppers can quickly drive up auction prices. Antique shops are another venue for antique signs and coordinating pieces. Some sellers specialize in vintage signage. Antique stores are popular in many tourist towns and major cities, where more artistic neighbourhoods tend to include one or more antique shops. If a particular antique store does not have
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Bighorn Archery Club changes trails for annual Traditional Shoot Arlene Jongbloets Free Press
Weather was scorching hot, but so were the shooters at the Bighorn Archery Club Traditional Shoot at the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club, July 20-21. The annual event drew 76 archers who came from both the local and other British Columbia clubs. New to the shoot this year was a 15-target hunters’ course where 3D targets were placed in the forest with hunting scenarios in mind and competitors had to shoot accurately or be penalized. Adrian Messner of the Bighorn Club was the winner among 26 contestants and he also won the masters recurve division. “People really seemed to like the course and we got a lot of positive feedback,” says event spokesperson denise swift. “It’s probably something we’ll do again.” Most competitors and their families camped on site and swift says evenings cooled down nicely to make sleeping in tents and campers comfortable. Sebastian Riley, 18, has been a club member since he was 14, and was joined by his brother, Baden, and dad, Allen. Sebastian says he likes the camaraderie that goes along with weekend shoots and with just being a club member in general. “I enjoy it a lot and so does my brother. It’s nice if you want to go shoot a course with friends. It’s a good time to chat and you can go out on weekends and have fun, too.” A friend of the family and club member introduced them to archery and got them hooked, says Sebastian. His family now has a target set up in the backyard where a lot of spare time is spent practising. The shoot had strong support from sponsors, which swift says was an amazing thing for the club.
“It gives us a big boost for our morale. When you feel the community is behind you, it’s such a positive thing.” This was the last organized shoot of the year for the club, but members will keep their skills sharp, shooting at leisure on the club’s outdoor course. “It’s a nice thing to do on a Sunday afternoon, to get outside and enjoy nature, as well as get some exercise.” Weekly indoor target practice will resume in the fall at the Stan Halcro Arena. Top 3 results for the traditional shoot are: Men’s Masters longbow: Taylor Sapergia; Allen Pickering, Bighorn Club (BC); and Don Reeves. Adult longbow: Lloyd Wetton; Gordon Price; and Shane Green. Masters recurve: Adrian Messner, BC; Lorne McBeth; and Frank Lanchester, BC. Adult recurve: Fred Streleoff; Dan Mobbs; and Ernie Schmid. Ladies Masters longbow: denise swift, BC; Myrna McDonough; and Shawn Altmannshofer, BC. Adult longbow: Tamara Van Loon, BC; Sharlene Dumont; and Lynn Plewes, BC. Masters recurve: Denise Nelson, BC; and Penny Neave. Adult recurve: Eva Hamakawa; Chanalle Dalpre, BC; and Mavis Skerry. Youth Longbow: Joshua Batalha, BC; and Sarah Batalha, BC. Junior Longbow: Kiara Pratt, BC; and Jacob Nichol. Mini cub Recurve: Cole Skerry; and Calleigh Skerry. Longbow primitive: Kyle Kansky. Primitive adult: Dirk Dunkel, BC; Pat Byrne; and Ted Swift, BC.
“The Wranglers will be a hard working team that is tough to play against and Wade is the right fit for our young team,” says general manager and head coach Doug Rogers. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Wade to the Wranglers and look for him to help anchor our back end.” Cline will be arriving in 100 Mile House prior to Main Camp, which takes place Aug. 18-20 at the South
fAst bytes AnnuAl trAil ride Endurance riders will be interested in the Fourth Annual Cariboo Plateau Competitive Trail Ride at The Hills Health Ranch, Aug. 9-10. Registration and vetting is Friday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with pizza dinner at 6 and ride briefing at 7. Ride on Saturday, then enjoy dinner and awards at 5 p.m. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Internet at www.bc ctra.ca. For more information, contact ride manager Joanne Macaluso at 250-456-7320 or on the day of the ride at 250-706-9964. Also call Pat Hayward at 250-395-3472.
fishing derbies The Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department Fishing Derby on Deka Lake is slated for Aug. 3-4, with weigh-in at McDonald’s Access. On Aug. 4, the Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer Firefighters Association Fishing Derby will be held at Sulphurous and Hathaway lakes. Weigh-in on Sulphurous is at McGregor’s Wharf and on Hathaway, at Moosehaven Resort.
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Sebastian Riley from the Bighorn Archery Club was one of 76 shooters who competed at the Bighorn Archery Club Traditional 3D Shoot in 100 Mile House, July 20-21.
Wranglers acquire experienced defenceman The 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club has acquired 19-year-old defenceman Wade Cline from the Chase Heat for future considerations. The six-foot 195-pound Cline has two Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) seasons behind him, during which he amassed 10 points and 305 penalty minutes in 74 career KIJHL games.
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Help is needed in the following areas: event staff (event monitors and parking); guest services (game day ticket sales); off ice officials (goal judges, penalty box, scorekeeping); Booster Club (merchandise sales and on-ice promotions): and everything in between. For more information, contact Kersti in the Wranglers’ office at 250-395-4344.
AtV JAMbOree The Quad Squad hosts the Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia 2013 Jamboree at the Interlakes Rodeo Grounds, Aug.19-26. Self-guided and organized rides, ATV rodeo, wine and cheese, dinner night and poker ride. For a complete schedule of events on the Internet, go to www. atvbc.ca/events/2013jamboree. For more information, contact Ralph or Sheila Matthews at 250-593-2218.
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Native ball tournament Interlakes BCRA Rodeo ready to gets good response Canim Lake Band hosts successful fastball tourney entertain folks on Aug. 3-4
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The Shuswap Fastball Club, centred at the Canim Lake Reserve, hosted a nine-team, allnative tournament at Lumberman’s Park, July 20-21. It featured six teams in the men’s divi-
sion and three squads in the ladies’ group, with Shuswap fielding teams in each division, and a total of 19 games played during the weekend. On the ladies’ side, Shuswap Windwalkers met the Bridge Brewers in the final, but had to settle for second place
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Canim Lake Band Windwalkers pitcher Nicole Wycotte winds up on the mound in a game against Bridge Brewers in the all-native tournament at Lumberman’s Park, July 20.
after losing 18-7. It was an improvement over their first match-up, which saw the Brewers romp to an 18-0 shutout. “It was hot, and we had a lot of first-year players,” says tournament co-ordinator Andrea Boyce. Pitcher Nicole Wycotte was back on the mound for the Windwalkers after a 14-year hiatus. The time off didn’t appear to affect her pitching arm, as she had no trouble firing the ball over the plate with speed and accuracy. The Spirit Bears placed third overall on the women’s side. The men’s division had the North Thompson Titans beating the Bridge Brewers 10-1 in the finals, and North Thompson Renegades knocked off the Fraser Canyon Warriors in the game for third place (score not available). Home team Shuswap Defenders played in the round-robin series, but failed to move past their first game with Fraser Canyon in the single knock-out eliminations. While there has not been a women’s fastball league active in the South Cariboo for several years, interest has remained high among women at Canim Lake. Boyce says her team
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[Windwalkers] is made up mostly of daughters and nieces of the original Windwalkers. “We’re all related, so we’re a family team. We all grew up watching our moms and dads play.” Andrea’s mom, Wilma Boyce, has played ball for 20 years and still plays with the Windwalkers, and her dad, Jerome “Stumpy” Boyce, heads up the Defenders on men’s side. Andrea says she’d like to see more young women in the South Cariboo take an interest in fastball. She adds great opportunities exist. “There are scholarships available, but good ball players in the north often get overlooked because they don’t get the chance to play.” On the BC Day long weekend, Aug. 2-4, men’s and women’s Shuswap teams head off to Grande Prairie to compete in the Canadian Native Fastball Championships.
The 23rd Interlakes BCRA Rodeo will hit the ground flying with all of the Wild West excitement its reputation is built on at the Interlakes/Roe Lake Community Grounds on Aug. 3-4. The main events start at 1 p.m. both days and go to around 5 p.m., but on Sunday, people can take in the slack events that begin at 9 a.m. Get there early both days, as the Interlakes Highway 24 Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. The Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team of Williams Lake will perform choreographed patterns and manoeuvres on horseback during the opening ceremony of both days. The team has been a staple at the Williams Lake Stampede for a number of years. Jay Savage from Cranbrook returns as the announcer and Wild West Entertainment Rodeo Company will
provide the rough stock. Wendy Zailo, one of the key co-ordinators, says the rodeo committee put on a good show last year and it plans to keep the program much the same. There’s a free pig scramble for youngsters at the intermission both days. There will be a mutton-bustin’ event for children up to 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms). The cost is $5 and there will be prizes along with the thrill of riding on the back of a sheep. Zailo says a couple of rodeo clowns will be in the arena for the “wild and wooly events.” She notes their rodeo is now required to have two clowns to ensure adequate safety for those in the arena. A concession stand and refreshment garden
will be open all weekend to satisfy appetites and thirst. Rodeo admission cost is $10/adults; $5/ seniors and children six to 12 years; and five and under get in free. There will be a rodeo dance this year with live music by Union Jack at the Interlakes Community Hall on Aug. 3, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance until Aug. 2 at RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty at Interlakes Corner, or on Aug. 3 in the rodeo beer garden. For ticket information, call Call Louise Cleverly at 250-5930121.
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Gymkhana attracted riders from Williams Lake
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Conditions were just about perfect for the Watch Lake/Green Lake Gymkhana at the Green Lake gymkhana grounds onJuly 13. Dust was at a minimum and the temperature comfortable. Entries for a July event hit a record high level, with 18 from Williams Lake boosting the numbers. Spectator turnout was also good,
event spokesperson Mark McMillan says, adding numerous volunteers stepped up to the plate as well to make the day run smoothly. “All in all a good day.” The only minor bump was a couple of riders who were dumped from their horses, but went injury-free. Riders competed for prize money, ribbons and points toward day and year-end aggregate
awards. Along with the standard events, such as barrel racing and pole bending, competitors entertained the crowd with novelty races, including musical tires where riders jumped off their horses when the music stopped and scrambled for an empty rubber tire to stick in their foot and stay in the game. First and second place in each competition class were:
Senior Pole bending: Punky Mulvahill; Dennis Gunn. Stake race: Terris Billyboy; Nicole Hoessl. Barrel race: T. Billyboy; Bridget Rosette. Key hole: Rosette; Gunn. Intermediate Pole bending: Kaylee Billyboy; Carolyn Cook. Stake race: K. Billyboy; James Evans.
Barrel race: K. Billyboy; Cook. Key hole: K. Billyboy; Tiana Johnny. Junior Pole bending: Cecilia Warren; Rayelle Robinson. Stake race: Warren; R. Robinson. Barrel race: R. Robinson; Warren. Key hole: R. Robinson; Jazmyne Bittner. Peewee Pole bending: Dane Robinson; Kennedy
Kolisnyk. Stake race: John Noskey; D. Robinson. Barrel race: Noskey; D. Robinson. Key hole: D. Robinson; Hunter Adams. Peewee lead line Pole bending: Kassidy Kolisnyk; Justine Billyboy. Stake race: Jimmy Testawich; Kalee Pincott. Barrel race: Testawich; K. Pincott. Key hole: Testawich; J.
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Reporting to the Site Manager, the Payroll & Office Administrator is responsible for conducting site specific duties regarding bi-weekly hourly payroll, benefit administration, credit / collections and accounts receivables in conjunction with other general office management duties. The Payroll & Office Administrator requires a high degree of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to provide prompt / accurate responses to employee queries in order to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission and values. Other duties include but are not limited to:
Reporting to the Site Controller, the Woodlands Accountant will assist with all tracking, accounting, and financial control and reporting functions of the Timberland operation and on occasion the related OSB facility. The Woodlands Accountant has a role in preparing, reporting and analyzing business and financial performance results as well as budgets and forecasts. The Woodlands Accountant combines problemsolving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and is able to work within defined timelines and is able to promote excellence as established in the Company Vision, Mission and Values.
• Timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll for all hourly site employees. • Preparing bi-weekly time reporting, pay deductions and earnings. • Processing employee terminations. • Preparing requisitions of specified deductions for payment through Accounts Payable. • Preparing all hourly benefit enrollment packages for submission to Corporate. • Other regular duties including: assisting with expense entry into PMT as required, payroll filing and upkeep of hourly employee personnel files. • Providing first line of contact regarding answering payroll or benefit queries. • Preparing and administrating all export documentation. • Registering classification numbers with US customs and brokerage firms for EXCO manufactured equipment. • Developing and maintaining “New Hire” orientation binders. • Actively communicating with clients who have outstanding payments (within terms). • Recommending credit approval / denial for current and potential clients. • Weekly communication with the Site Manager regarding the status of accounts (problem accounts or status of payments). • Conducting daily Accounts Receivable tasks, and month end AR close responsibilities. • General office management responsibilities including first line of contact regarding employee and customer, and vendor queries.
As the successful candidate you must have the ability to work independently and serve as an integral part of a team. You will have a minimum of 2 years experience in office management and payroll experience would be a definite asset. This position requires a self-starter who can manage multiple projects with accuracy efficiency, and confidentiality. The ideal candidate possesses superior oral communication and interpersonal skills, including strong phone skills; a high degree of integrity and discretion; sound judgment and common sense; the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines; an ability to work collegially with people of different backgrounds; strong analytical and organizational skills; an optimistic outlook and commitment level. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required. Please submit your letter of application and resume, in confidence by Monday July 29, 2013 to: Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP. Attention: Human Resources – Vancouver P.O. Box 49307 Bentall Four 3194-1055 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3 Fax: 604.661.3201 Email: jobs@ainsworth.ca
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Preparing timely and accurate monthly/weekly cost statements for the Timberlands operation. • Account analysis and review to ensure proper accrual accounting is in place and Timberland cost statements are free of material errors or misstatements. • Preparing daily, weekly and monthly log inventory and consumption summary. Includes overseeing the physical inventory counts of logs on a quarterly basis and completing a weekly and monthly reconciliation. • Preparing weekly and monthly forecast information in conjunction with the preparation of weekly OPS reports, monthly forecast updates and the annual budget • Maintaining daily cost-tracker • Preparing of month-end journal entries. • Preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly analysis reports as required. • Conduct day-to-day accounting for Timberlands as required. • Reconcile Timberland balance sheet accounts to general ledger, including maintaining silviculture and stumpage schedules for accruals by Timbermark. • Track, prepare invoice and follow up on log sales for volumes and revenues. • Enter IVARA requisitions as required. • Provide backup and assistance for Woodlands Clerk and Divisional Controller. • Act as LIMS champion for division. • Maintain database for Safekeeping Agreements. • Ad hoc requests from Timberlands, mill management and head office as required.
As the ideal candidate you will have a minimum of 2 years accounting experience, preferably in the wood products industry and be familiar with GAAP/IFRS. Being a student or member in good standing with a recognized accounting association (CGA, CMA, CA) would be a definite asset. You should have strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Access. Experience with Epicor is an asset. The position is primarily office based, but will require quarterly inventory counts in the log yard and on occasion the OSB facility. All interested applicants should submit their resume in confidence by July 26, 2013 to: Attention: Human Resources – Vancouver Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP P.O. Box 49307, 3194 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3 Fax: (604) 661-3201 or by email: jobs@ainsworth.ca
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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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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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.
LADIES 14kt yellow gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. 120 diamonds and a 4.20 carat Ruby a Flower shape. Very big and beautiful. Replacement value $3,300. Comes with a certificate from qualified gemologist. Email me with any questions. call 250-593-4475 selling for $750 or best offer
BANNISTER Collision & Glass Centre, Vernon BC
Due to growth in our ICBC Express Repair Body Shop, we are seeking to fill the following position: LICENSED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN 2ND/3RD YEAR APPRENTICE. Competitive Wages - Good Benefits. Preference may be given to applicants with previous ICBC Express Shop Experience. Please forward your resume with cover letter by fax or email to the attention of Bill Blackey. Fax 250-545-2256 or email bodyshop@bannisters.com
Hiring one permanent, full time Retail store supervisor for 0939514 BC Ltd. Dba Super save gas for its location 1708 Broadway avenue south Williams lake BC V2G 2W4. 1-year experience in retail business OR Diploma in business required, secondary school education and good communication skills required, Salary: $14.00/Hourly. Apply at hrsehgal@hotmail.com. 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.
Services
Counselling 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
Therapy Groups ALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 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, 100 Mile United Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Community Centre. Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Community Health Centre,rear entrance. 250-791-5286, 250395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250395-5368
Education/Tutoring 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
Financial Services
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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Carpentry/ Woodwork CARPENTER for HIRE: Foundations, framing, finishing and home maintenance. Call Keith 250-945-4497
Contractors CONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, flooring, finishing, framing, ceramics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ideas. Please call Barry 250-3954533
Drywall LAC LA HACHE
*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.
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions Estate Auction Saturday, August 10th @ 11:30AM 2159 Williams Rd., Quesnel Phone BC Auctions: (250)992-2459/(250)983-1239 For complete List. No viewing prior to Sale Day. HUGE Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction - used equipment from closed restaurants & NEW equipment direct from manufacturer! www.KwikAuctions.com for info and to sign up for our e-newsletter or call 1-800-556-KWIK
Farm Equipment HAY EQUIPMENT: 7ft. sickle mower and a wind row rake. Take all for $800, obo. Work: 250-395-4484. JOHN DEERE reel rake, new teeth. $400. 250-395-5162, after 6pm.
Drywall Services
Firearms
Prices to suit - top work to boot
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
John Paterson 250-396-7615
Excavating & Drainage PETER’S EXCAVATING, landscaping, site preparation. Bobcat excavator, skidsteer loader. 250-397-4188.
Painting & Decorating CARIBOO PAINTING SERVICES and repairs. Residential and commercial. Fully insured. Chris 250-644-4033.
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay 2013 HAY: Pick up in field soon - Alfalfa/Timothy and Brome/Timothy hay. Small square bales $3.50 - $4.50. 250-397-2978.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
PUPPIES: Great guard dogs Maremma/Weimaraner cross. $250 each. Ph. 250-706-7202 SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303
Home Care/Support
Home Care/Support
Pets
Thompson Cariboo Health Service Area Is Looking For Family Care Home Providers Are you interested in providing supportive care in your home for an individual(s) with mental health or addiction issues? In our ever-changing health care environment, we are endeavoring to increase housing options for individuals with mental health/addiction issues. If you are flexible, have people skills, are interested in making a difference in someone’s life and are willing to learn more about this field, please submit a letter expressing your interest to: Williams Lake Mental Health & Substance Use Services 487 Borland Street Williams Lake, BC V2G 1R9 or Fax: 250-392-1484 Attention: Corinda Williams
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Help Wanted
Misc. for Sale 2 ENGINE stands, engine hoist, 2 Dodge 400 engines. Lots of Dodge, GMC & Chevy parts. Dewalt table saw & lathe. 6031 Horse Lake Rd. 250-706-4317. AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Or online at: www.bigirondrilling.com CENTRAL RV. New and used sea containers. Best prices in B.C. Can Deliver. 20’ New $3800. Used $2800. Other sizes available call for pricing. (250)314-9522. FOR SALE 2-M/SP235-75R15 tires $75 for pair. 2-All Season P235-75R15 tires, like new $100 for pair. Also 2-Shaw cable boxes $50 ea. Phone 250-791-6616 after 6pm.
KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Real Estate
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Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer
250-395-2447 Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School
For Sale By Owner 2 BDRM, 2 bath, 14x70 mobile. Addition, large deck. New roof & shed 2012. #26 Scenic Place. Shift work - appointment only. 778-482-2226.
Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Help Wanted
Full-time Reporter The 100 Mile Free Press has an opening for a full-time reporter. The successful candidate must have a degree or a certificate in journalism. Newspaper experience would be an asset, but a willingness to learn and grow with the editorial team is considered equally important. The 100 Mile House Free Press publishes two editions a week, as well as several supplements annually. We are looking for someone with an interest in sports, community and feature writing. Photography skills are also a requirement. The successful candidate must have his/her own transportation. Please send your resume and samples of your stories and photographs to: Ken Alexander, Editor 100 Mile Free Press Box #459, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 newsroom@100milefreepress.net Deadline for applications is August 2, 2013. This is a union position.
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Other Areas
Homes for Rent
Homes for Rent
MOBILE in 103 Trailer Park: 3 bdrm, $7,500. 250-395-9013
20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com
Commercial/ Industrial
103 MILE: 5568 103 Mile Lake Rd. 2-3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile on full basement with a 12x24 addition with wood stove. Plus a 12x24 covered sundeck over garage. Fenced back yard. F/S. W/D included. $830/mon. plus water & utilities. Ref. req. 250-395-4602 or cell 250-7069701. 2 BDRM trailer w/addition on 3/4 acre. Beautiful Horse Lake view. Older model. $600/mon. Avail. now. Refs req. NP. 250395-3030. 250-395-6546. 3 BDRM. house all fenced on 1 acre. Remodeled, appliances, small shop, grnhse. 3 km. from 100 Mile. Avail.now. $850/mon. (negotiable). 250395-1966
PROPERTY Management can’t sell? rent it out. We are in need of nice houses for good Tenants. We take care of your property. Call GERHARD 250395-2133 or leave a message. Century21 Seaside Realty Ltd beside SUBWAY.
Townhouses
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch
CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Community Resource Centre (between the Hospital and the Junior High School), or at the
Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue). The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 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.
Misc. Wanted
1 BDRM. APT, above store on Hwy 97. $495/month, plus hydro N/S,N/P. Working Person only. Call Dave 250-3953106 or after 6pm. 250-3952069 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.
CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Drew
250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168 PARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, downtown 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. Includes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144
Commercial/ Industrial
RETAIL area: 44’x54’ with overhead door at 750 Exeter Road. 250-397-2182.
Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BDRM duplex, Gateway area, W/D hook-ups, $600/mo. Avail. now. 250-395-1098, 250-395-4913. 3 BDRM suite. $900/mon. includes utilities. No pets. Avail. Aug. 1. Phone 778-485-0043. 3 BEDROOM unit in 100 Mile. Close to park & school. References required. $650 per mo. No dogs. (250)456-7314 LAC LA HACHE duplex. Across from LLH Elementary. 4782 Clark Ave. 2 bdrms, lake view, fenced yard. $595/mo. Bill 250-456-7503, or Angie 250-396-7529. LARGE 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. 250-397-0128. QUIET up-dated 2 bdrm. $525. Laundry included. Gateway area. 250-395-2080.
Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BDRM mobile home in 103 Mile MHP. Washer & dryer. Sm. pets neg. New water system. $600/mon. 250-395-3178.
Homes for Rent 108 RANCH: 3 bdrm, 2 bath on main floor. $850/month. NS, NP. 2-car garage. 250791-1977.
Garage Sales
BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS
NORM WILCOX
(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)
Garage Sales
GARAGE SALES 100 MILE: Sat. July 27 from 8-2 at 225 & 235 Evergreen Crescent. Baked goods, household items, puzzles, etc. FLEA MARKET every Friday at the 108 Mall 11am - 4pm To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144 HORSE LAKE RD: Sat & Sun. July 27 & 28 and Sat. & Sun. Aug. 3 & 4 from 8-4 at 6031 Horse Lk. Rd. Shop equip., household goods, lots of cabinets & shelves, toy store stock, wood working equip. LAC LA HACHE: Sat. & Sun July 27 & 28 AND Sat.& Sun. Aug. 3 & 4 from 8-5 at 3570 Olafson Rd Mile 124, Hwy 97. 2 welders, tools incl. power tools, 3 utility trailers, misc. hand tools. LAC LA HACHE: Sat. & Sun. July 27 & 28 from 8-2 at 4801 Clark Ave. No early birds!
1 BDRM suite with spare room central downtown 100 Mile secluded with large yard. NP, NS, great for single or senior, new kitchen & good appliances, unfurnished. $570/mon. Avail. now. 250-456-2387 eves.
Office/Retail
Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft. • Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking
Call Maureen at
250-395-0462
L & A Development Corp.
LONE BUTTE: At the Lone Butte Fire Hall on Sat. July 27 from 9-3. If anyone wishes to donate items, or to rent a $10 spot to sell their own things, please contact Chris at 250395-2006. LONE BUTTE: Flea/Craft Market at Lone Butte Community Hall on Sat. July 27, from 9:30-2:30. Tables $10 each. To reserve call Pat: 250-3952114 or Audrey: 250-3954206. MOVING SALE: Numerous household items ie: butcher block, TV w/cabinet, VCR & CD player, furniture, tools including brad nailer. Please call to view: 250-706-0215. VENDORS - NO CHARGE for Lac La Hache Garage/Farmers’ Market Sale. Sat. & Sun. July 27 & 28. Call 250-3964202 for details!
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Misc. Wanted
Garage Sales
Office/Retail
Suites, Upper
1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224.
Hwy. 24 at Sheridan Lake 10am to 3pm every Saturday from May 18 to August 31, 2013. Vendors welcome. $11.00 a spot. Buskers free. BRING YOUR TALENT AND SET UP A TABLE. Phone Joan 250-593-2353
Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0
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RIDGE VIEW ESTATES, 108 Mile Ranch. Spacious & bright 2 bedroom home, ideal for seniors. Ground maintenance incl. $795/mon. 250-791-6644.
RIDGE VIEW ESTATE: 108 Mile. Spacious & bright 1 bedroom home with view. Ideal for seniors, ground maintenance incl. $795/month. 250-7916644.
Professional Services
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Part-Time Reception/Circulation/ Computer Production Position We are looking for a cheery, energetic individual for a parttime reception/circulation/computer production position. Duties will include, but not be limited to: serving customers, typing, answering phones, managing circulation, entering and creating classified word and display ads; as well as the production of two real estate flyers. The ideal candidate will have a professional appearance and be able to work well in a busy, deadline-oriented atmosphere as part of a team. He/she will also possess good customer skills, typing skills and an eye for detail. Knowledge of Adobe CS6 including InDesign and Photoshop on Mac computers is a definite asset. This is a union position. Please submit resume to: Chris Nickless, Publisher 100 Mile House Free Press Box 459 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 or email resume to publisher@100milefreepress.net No phone calls, please. Deadline to apply is July 26, 2013 at 4:00pm. Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.
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• SAFE & SECURE STORAGE • MONITORED • FULLY ALARMED • U-HAUL DEALER • 7-DAY KEY PAD ACCESS PH: 250-395-2512 OR 250-395-3090 Country Cottage Welcomes Donna Donna has 22 years experience. I invite all past and new clients to book your next appointment today. Evening appointments available!
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Transportation
Transportation
Legal
Auto Financing
Boats
Legal Notices
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
BOAT, covered, 15’8” with trailer. $2200 firm. 250-3955230
NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE 555
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Legal
1-800-961-7022
1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar
2000 Travel Trailer
Innsbruck by Gulfstream $6000
2000 Toyota Tundra V8 - 4.7 Litre $7000
Contact by email: rayjan@bcinternet.com CAMPER for 8ft truck. Well kept and clean. Awesome furnace. New Hijacker Camper Jacks. $1500, obo. Work: 250395-4484.
Scrap Car Removal
FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* “The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”
100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Steve Law, RPF, by August 24, 2013.
Re: THE ESTATE OF RALPH GLEN ALGNER, also known as GLEN ALGNER formerly of 8068 S. Canim Lake Road, Canim Lake, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ralph Glen Algner, also known as Glen Algner, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator, c/o Centennial Law Corp, at PO Box 2169, 100 Mile House, British Columbia V0K 2E0 on or before September 5, 2013 after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.
Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Steve Law, RPF, 108 Resource Management Ltd., Box 166, 108 Mile Ranch, BC, V0K 2Z0. Telephone: 250-706-9251. Email: adventuresports@shaw.ca
Tenders
250-395-1141
*Certain restrictions apply. Call for details
OFFICE OF THE MANAGER OF FACILITIES
1997 Ford 1 ton, crew cab, AND TRANSPORTATION manual, 4x4, factory deck, trailer pkg. Runs good. $3200, SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned for obo. 250-395-1966 or cell 250706-9990. removal of garbage at the following rural schools in the Williams 2001 CHEV crew cab, diesel Lake and Chilcotin areas. This will be for the 2013/2014 school 3500, 260,000 kms. Needs 5-22 year, from September 3, 2013 to) 39 July 4,19 2014. The lowest tender head gasket. $2000 obo. 250one: (250 will not necessarilyPh be the one accepted. These contracts may 395-5162, after 6 pm. S ES PR
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2 times a week for 4 weeks
1 col x 2” Display Classified Ad with Photo
2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,
fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.
This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson
LF TON 1999 GMC HAEED 4X4 5 SP dition, Excellent con r seats, low kms, leatheCD player, s, dow win power rust! new paint, no
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The 14th Annual South Cariboo Garlic Festival, now in its fourth year being held in Lac la Hache and run by the Lac la Hache Community Club (LLHCC), is around the corner. This year’s event is planned for Aug. 24-25 and it will be located
just a few kilometres north of Lac la Hache at the Felker Homestead site. LLHCC member and Garlic Festival organizer Jeanette McCrea says she is “excited to see it come together again.” The organizing committee is calling for chefs to submit their favourite garlic recipes. There will be three recipes finalists chosen and they will be cooking and having their dishes judged at the festival for cash prizes. First place will take home $1,000; the runner-up will receive $500; and the third-place dish will win the chef $250. For more information
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and to enter the competition, go to the Garlic Festival website at www. garlicfestival.ca. Again this year, there is a vast variety of vendors attending and a great entertainment lineup is being put together. Vendor applications can be submitted until July 31. For $5, visitors will
get a two-day pass to the festival. The hours for the event will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. As has been the case in past years, the festival committee asks that there be no pets in the vendor area, due to health department food regulations.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978.
• Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services • Bronze and Granite Memorials Shane Ian Gunn
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner
Ph: 250-395-3243
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978
225 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House, BC
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Obituaries
Tenders
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)
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Trucks & Vans
Please be advised that Bridge Creek Estate Ltd. are proposing to remove 222.9 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence 555 located in the vicinity of Exeter Lake.
Legal Notices
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Recipes needed for Fourth Annual Master Garlic Chef Cook-off LAC LA HACHE
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Grace
Ronald George
A Celebration of Life and Light for Grace Moore will be held this Friday, (July 26, 2013) at 2:00 p.m. in the Valley Room behind the Red Coach Inn.
Passed away on June 24, 2013 at the age of 76. Survived by his loving daughter Rhonda Beach of Kelowna. Other family members that will miss him are son-in-law Brian Beach, grandchildren Kyle and Cody, brother Kenny McMillan, sisters Shirley Croft of Langley, Sharon Loughry of Pennsylvania, Sandra Green of Kelowna; and many nieces and nephews. Ron had many long-time friendships that were created during his years as an instructor with BC Transit, Vancouver. Ron enjoyed the relaxed lifestyle of the area and after his retirement (1997) made Sheridan Lake his home along with his dog “Sue”! Ron died in Kelowna shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 202 -1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H5 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7.
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Robert Boyd June 3, 1929 - July 19, 2013
We regret to announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Boyd Hyland on July 19, 2013 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by Marjorie, his loving wife of 64 years; two sons, Brian (Betty) Hyland of Prince George, and Gerry (Terry) Hyland of Kelowna; one daughter, Margaret Wouters of Kelowna; as well as numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Irene (Johnny) Salamandyk, and Lorna (Hank) Unrau; three brothers, Jack (Isabel) Hyland, Jesse (Tilleen) Hyland, and Keith (Monica) Hyland. He was predeceased by brothers: Gene, Mac, and Harvey, and by sister, Verda Unrau. Bob was an amazing uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Elks, Rotary and Lions. Interment will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Vernon Full Gospel Church, 5871 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, B.C. Pleasant Valley Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements, and the family has requested that donations be sent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Robert Hyland. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, B. C. V1T 4M4 (Phone: 250-542-4333) Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com
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Allan Rodmond May 29, 1931 - July 19, 2013
Al passed away peacefully at Cascades Hospice. His final days were filled with joy and love from visits with his many family and friends. Al was greatly loved and will be missed by his devoted wife Joyce (Miller), son Ken, daughters Linda Manning (Tony), Diane Bodnar (Steve); grandsons/ best pals Trevor and Davis, as well as brothers Bob, Bill, Gord and Doug and sister Marge. Al graduated from King George High School in Vancouver and was employed by the Vancouver Boys’ Clubs before moving to Canim Lake with his family in 1971. During their 36 years there, he and Joyce owned and operated Minac Lodge for 24 years, and Al was a CRD Director for 22 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mt. Cheam Lions Hall, 45580 Spadina Avenue, Chilliwack, on Saturday July 27 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canucks for Kids Fund.
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Carole Rooney Free Press
The public hearing process for New Prosperity Mine began July 22, and in anticipation of that late last week, a Taseko Mines Ltd. representative expressed his optimism. Vice-president corporate affairs Brian Battison says Taseko is well prepared and he has seen indications of community support. However, he notes the mid-summer timeline for the hearings may affect public turnout, so Taseko hopes people who support the project have registered and will actually appear.
“This is a very important process. We are at a very important stage in that process, which is the chance for the public to have their say about this project and its relationship to the communities of the Cariboo.” The hearings kick off with sessions for general public, followed by community and topicspecific hearings. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency review panel will hear first from Taseko, Battison explains. “We open the [general public hearings] with our presentation of the project, and what
it means.” and comment on our Then at each topic- views with respect to the specific session project and its (beginning July relationship to 25), Taseko the community.” will present its Those are information being held in and views on First Nation each one of communities those themes, across much of Brian Battison says, the Chilcotin, followed by pre- Battison including varisentations on ous locations of each subject made by the members of the Xeni others. Gwet’in, Alexis Creek, Taseko will also Anaham, Toosey, Stone, have an opportunity to Alexandria and Alkali answer any questions Lake bands. the panel has on its Battison says the presentations and com- changes made since ments, he adds. the previous mine pro“At the community posal was turned down hearings [beginning July in December 2010 have 30], we have a chance now satisfied all the to present the project issues identified by the
federal government, at a significant cost to Taseko. “It’s a $300-million additional commitment to environmental responsibility. In a large measure, that’s a $300-million accommodation of First Nations interests – because in the first project, their concern was almost exclusively about the impact it would have on Fish Lake.” That has been addressed along with the other concerns, he says, adding the environmental review is just “one of the tools” the feds use to help determine if the mine is in the best interest of Canada as a whole.
“Because of those reasons, we are very optimistic about the ultimate decision, which will be made by government. The panel doesn’t make any decisions ... it is the government of Canada.” The closing-remarks session will begin the week of Aug. 19, and all sessions require registrations seven days ahead (so some deadlines are now past). “This is a rare opportunity, I think everyone needs to understand that,” says Battison. “It is a billion-dollar investment in the Cariboo – in British Columbia – and it will generate tremendous
lasting value for the province and for the people of the region.” People will speak at the hearings, he adds, so its important for those who feel strongly about it to turn out and say their piece. If the turnout is good and opinions wellarticulated, Battison says he is confident the results will favour the mine. “The panel is coming to the Cariboo ... our hope is they receive an accurate reflection of the people’s views of this project. Because, an accurate reflection is that there is significant public support for the project.”
B.C. MLA pension payouts could top $26 million The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has calculated the pensions of all MLAs who did not win or seek re-election during the May 14 provincial election – the total payout could top $26 million. MLAs are eligible for pensions after six years of service. Pensions increase by the rate of inflation every year, and can be collected at age 65. The CTF’s lifetime estimate figures assume the individual lives to age 80. Taxpayers put in $4 for every $1 a politician pays into their pension account, says Jordan Bateman, CTF British Columbia director. “The MLA pension payout ATM is spitting out cash at rates taxpayers can only dream of. A dozen former MLAs will soon join the million-dollar pension club – while most of us are scraping together every nickel we can find for our own retirements.” These numbers assume MLAs “bought back” missing time from 1996 to 2007, when there was a far more modest pension system in place. The list of MLAs who bought back has been
kept secret, but the CTF has yet to hear from any of the retirees that they didn’t buy back that missing time. Exiting MLAs also receive up to 15 months of severance at the $101,859 MLA annual
salary, which includes a top-up if the politician takes a job at less than six figures. They are also eligible for up to $9,000 in “training” funds. Bateman notes that in 1996, the B.C. Liberals
Benefit barbecue scheduled for Pat Evans On July 27, a benefit barbecue and silent auction will be held at Four Hearts Ranch for Pat Evans who was injured in a horse riding incident, June 23. Evans was trail riding with her son, Cody, when the mishap occurred. She suffered a fracture to a neck vertebrae. Evans is expected to recover, but will be off work for several months. The barbecue begins at 4:30 p.m. and is $10 per plate. Four Hearts Ranch is located at 5810 Simon Lake Rd. To donate auction items, contact Art at 250395-1235 or Heather at 250-396-7227. For more information, contact Kay Gibson at 250-3972670. Cash donations can be made at Total Pet or 100 Mile Feed & Ranch Supply.
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The Cariboo Fire Centre (CFC) communications officer Greig Bethel says there was a wildfire on the weekend when a small vehicle fire spread to a tree canopy near Bridge Lake on Saturday night. This fire was first actioned by the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department, he says, adding a CFC
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throughout the Cariboo-Chilcotin due to continued warm, dry weather. The public is reminded there is an open burning prohibition in place for the entire CaribooChilcotin region, banning any backyard and industrial waste, slash or grass fires. The CFC also urges the public to be vigilant with any type of fire use, including campfires and fireworks, and asks folks
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Summer reading program is Up, Up and Away Arlene Jongbloets Free Press
Summer reading programs have been shown to encourage children to read regularly and thus maintain or improve their reading skills while school is out. 100 Mile House Branch Library offers such a program annually, and this summer, the theme is Up, Up and Away. It’s a seven-week program which began July 2 and ends Aug. 15 with an outdoor party in Centennial Park. Cassie Campbell, a student at University of Victoria and resident of 100 Mile House, runs the 2013 program as her summer job. She also attended
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Cassie Campbell, back, heads up the 100 Mile House Branch Library free summer reading program, Up, Up and Away, offering weekly stories, crafts and games for children aged three to 12 years.
to birds or hot air balloons. One of the first sessions had the children exploring “things with wings” where they made bee masks, butterflies and clay bugs. More recently, they learned about flight by making paper airplanes and flying them across the room to see which made it the farthest. The children had fun decorating their creations
with colour and drawings before take off. Cory Bougie, who is in the seven- to nine-year group, says he really likes the art projects they do every week, and so far, making airplanes has been his favourite. He was so excited about the project, he made two planes and discovered the slim design flew the best. Each craft session is
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Emily Tinney, left, program volunteer Lauren McLean and Micah Dumbs get to work making paper planes for the fly-off.
the summer reading program as a child, and has great memories of those days. Throughout the summer, Campbell will be taking her young charges on imaginary trips to the skies, to a voyage through space and follow authors to other worlds. Every week features a sub-theme, which could be anything from superheroes
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Children made paper airplanes and flew them to see which went the farthest at the planes and hot air balloons theme day. Arlene Jongbloets photos
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each session, are carefully chosen for each age group. Campbell generally pulls out a selection of up to six books on the topic of the week and lets the children decide which ones they’d like to have her read. Story time is a favourite for Rachel Thomas because it gives her a hint of what the upcoming craft will be about. Ethan Mori says he loves doing crafts and even has a craft book at home. “I like gluing and cutting and using all of the different colours,” he adds. The program is one of the best parts of the week for Emma Jackson, and the craft segment stirs up good memories for her. “It reminds me of when my mom used to come to my school and help during my art class and did it with me.” Campbell says the children are usually pretty excited when they arrive at the program room each week. “It’s always good to see them waiting at the door.” Campbell, 20, is studying elementary education at university and says her summer
job at the library is providing her with valuable experience. “It’s nice because I’m working with a lot of different age groups. It’s good for me at this point to get an idea of what kids are like at different ages.” Being an elementary school teacher has always been on her radar and she credits her love of the school environment to the many good teachers she had while growing up and attending school in 100 Mile House. The reading program has room for more than 100 children, and at last count, Campbell
had 81 registered, with the highest number in the seven to nine-year group. Registrants have their choice of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to attend. Sign-up is as easy as
dropping by the library to register, free of charge. For more information, call the library at 250-395-2332. For program times, check the library website at www.cln.bc.ca.
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Natural beauty inspires Showcase artist Arlene Jongbloets Free Press
The natural beauty of Mahood Lake is just about all the inspiration watercolour artist Brenda Bolton needs for her paintings. Bolton lives with her husband, Dave, in the semi-remote area, approximately 90 kilometres east of 100 Mile House. In winter, driving conditions keep trips to town down to only once a week, and for the rest of the year, Bolton just enjoys her home and the beauty that surrounds it, but she made a trip to town in early July to set up her solo show at Showcase Gallery. The collection of watercolours includes dreamy florals and subtle landscapes that reflect what interests Bolton most. She only started painting 15 years ago, after enrolling in a watercolour Arlene Jongbloets photo class, which she saw advertised in a newspaper. She has been taking Brenda Bolton of Mahood Lake is the featured artist at Showcase painting classes ever since and never Gallery during the month of July.
gets tired of watching the magic that happens when she puts her brush to paper. “I look at the paper, and the paint and the way it flows. I don’t really have to paint anything. I just love looking at it. I’m surrounded by beautiful scenery, with the weather and clouds rolling in and out. I’m never without something to paint.” Sometimes she feels she should widen her spectrum a little, but realizes she hasn’t filled her appetite for watercolour. Her favourite subject is landscapes and often she is drawn into her picture with the animals, birds and quaint buildings that always find their way somewhere into each outdoor scene. “I also like the softness of trees and reflections on water, so there’s lots of water in my paintings.” Whenever Bolton picks up a paint brush, her expectations are reasonable. “I just love practicing, and if it
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works out, it’s great, and if not, it’s a learning thing. My closet is full of things that didn’t work out. The other side of the water colour paper works out, too.” She values her membership with the Cariboo Artists Guild group she joined five years ago. “I needed to join a painting group for inspiration and be with likeminded painters. There’s always something on the go with the group and it’s nice to be a part of it.” Bolton and her husband lived much of their lives in British Columbia before moving to Alberta for work, which kept them there for about 15 years. They retired at Mahood Lake five years ago. Bolton’s show can be viewed until July 29, when a new artist will install his or her work in the small gallery located in the main lobby of the Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
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• July 24 – Lac des Roches author Helga Zeiner will have a book signing of her new psychological thriller novel, Birthdays of a Princess, at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge on July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. • July 26-28 – Hootstock 2013, outdoor festival of music, dance, and the spoken word, takes place at the historic Bradley Creek Schoolhouse grounds with more than 30 entertainers. Discount weekend pass $50/ adults, available until July 23 at Nuthatch Books, Creekbend Novelties in 100 Mile and The Guitar Seller in Williams Lake. At the gate: Friday and Sunday,$20/adults and $15/ seniors and children; Saturday, $30/adults and $25/seniors and child. Over 80 and 12 years and under free. Times: on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; and on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • July 26-Sept. 7 – The Cariboo Artists Guild 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show & Sale, with its theme of “Flight,” runs for six weeks at Parkside Art Gallery, with close to 25 local contributing artists. Parkside hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. The gallery is located at 401 Cedar Ave. • July 27 – Benefit barbecue and silent auction at Four Hearts Ranch for Pat Evans, injured in a horse-riding incident. Barbecue at 4:30 p.m. for $10 a plate. Location: 5810 Simon Lake Rd. Call Kay Gibson at 250-3972670. • July 27-28 – The 100 Mile Flyers Society annual Fun-fly Air Show takes place at the South Cariboo Regional Airport (108 Mile Ranch) with live demonstrations and displays of model aircraft. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday – no dogs allowed. • Aug. 3 – Interlakes Rodeo Dance at Interlakes Community Hall, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. with live band, Union Jack from Chase. Tickets $15 in advance only at RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty at Interlakes until Aug. 2, and in the rodeo refreshment garden Aug. 3. Cash bar, no minors. Call Louise Cleverly at 250-5930121.
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Forest Grove Community Hall caretaker Tom Timlick would like to thank all those who came to the hall for a work bee on July 7. An enthusiastic group of 22 volunteers showed up to help clean, repair, organize, weed and do any other tasks to help spruce up the hall. A lot of work got done and it really shows. Taste of summer There’s a new berry that folks in the Cariboo are just discovering and it’s called the Haskap or honeyberry. While it doesn’t grow here in the wild, the plant can be purchased at most nurseries or ordered out of any of your favourite seed catalogues. It does very well in our cooler climate in zones 2 or 3. There needs to be a male pollinator and a female plant to produce berries in two or three years. In the spring, pretty yellow flowers appear and the bees are very busy doing their thing.
The bushes need very little care – just ample room to expand and perhaps some support for when the snow starts to pile up. The berry is the colour of a blueberry but a tubular shape and the taste is a combination of blueberry and raspberry. The berries ripen in mid-June and are perfect for fresh eating or in any recipe blueberries are called for. Put this berry bush to your garden to add to your fresh summer flavours.
a nurse come in each day to care for him. This has given mom Krystal time to attend nursing school and she is halfway through and getting top grades. She was recently nominated for the Walmart Mother of the Year con-
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Top 8 finalist Krystal Shipley’s son, Aysac Wilson, is three years old and has had to fight for each and every day. He has Mitochondrial disease and is the only known living child with this ailment. He is also deaf. Mitochondrial disease is the failure of the mitochondria, which are specialized compartments responsible for creating more than 90 per cent of the energy needed by the body to sustain life and support growth. There is a lot of information online regarding this devastating illness. Krystal and her three children lived in Forest Grove, but had to move to the Coast so Ayzac could be one hour away from the hospital. He is in palliative care now with only 12 per cent kidney function and has
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www.momoftheyear. ca. The contest closes August 1 and the final 8 will be announced on Aug. 8. The winner will be announced between Oct. 5 and 7. In the past, there have been donation
cans around town to collect money for Krystal and her family. The cost of travel and caring for a sick child is daunting, so if Krystal wins this contest it will help a great deal. Continued on B8
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Ducks Unlimited Lori Fry and Jim Vinson, who are both legally blind, brought a tandem bike to the recent Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide fundraising bike ride at the 108 Heritage Site, and completed the 10-kilometre circuit. Fry is looking for some sighted pilots, so she can get back into cycling again.
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Visually impaired 100 Mile House resident Lori Fry needs some people to pilot her tandem bike, so she can get back into cycling. Fry got the bike from the British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association in Vancouver as a loan last month. “They loaned it to me personally because I want to get back into cycling, as I gave up solo cycling three years ago because of my vision level.” If everything works out, Fry says she may consider purchasing or fundraising for her own tandem bike – costs can run between $3,000 and $5,000. Continued on B9
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is with hoses and water, but the reality is different. Our fire department is first at the scene for vehicle wrecks, medical emergencies and fires. Last week, 24 Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD) personnel from both halls simulated an ATV versus auto wreck. The ATV rider lies unconscious in the bushes. The driver of the car hung upside down, is unconscious, with his legs tangled through the steering wheel, while his dazed passenger was heaped in the back seat. The stage was set in the field behind Hall #1. Four units responded to the simulated emergency page-out. Some firefighters ran out hose lines in case of fire, while others scrambled to secure the upset car with props and straps, making it safe for medical personnel to work. Others set up lighting or took control of traffic, directing it by the crash scene. Once the wreck was safe, Louise Kerr, lead medical responder, climbed through the rear window checking the condition of the two occupants. The badly injured driver was given oxygen, his vital signs taken and his head stabilized to prevent further neck injury. The back seat occupant
was checked for injury and then assisted out of the ruined car by other personnel. The extraction of the driver was difficult. Louise covered herself and the trapped driver in a protective blanket while firefighters sawed the roof away, then cut a portion of the steering wheel clear of the driver’s legs. Still unconscious, he was carefully slid out of the car on a spine board, his neck protected, receiving oxygen, and with his vital signs constantly monitored. “There’s only so much you can teach in the classroom,” says safety officer Margo Wagner, “you really have to get out and actually do it.” Chief Bob Felker says he is very pleased with the commitment and enthusiasm of the members of the FGVFD. Thanks go to Ray
Hail from hell An intense hailstorm cut a swath through Hawkins Lake on June 21. Helen Kellington describes the wind and lightning as “unbelievable and frightening.” Her home was hit by two trees, but not badly damaged. A cabin across the road was knocked off its foundation by falling timber, and other properties suffered roof damage. Power was out for 19 hours. On the other side of the lake, Wayne Traill says the hail was up to one inch in diameter, dimpling the hood and roof of his pickup, and tearing holes in the tonneau cover. He says it was coming in horizontally, hitting the windows with a terrify-
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There will be a Christmas Fair at the 70 Mile Community Hall on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone wanting to book a table can call Deanna at 250-4562332 or Miriam at 250-456-7531. Meeting slated The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Association will hold a general meeting on July 28 at the fire hall on Willow Road.
The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a fire practice at 10:30. SMAC news The Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) will hold a general meeting on Aug. 14 at the centre. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and everyone is welcome.
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Youngster donates birthday bounty to water park Arlene Jongbloets Free Press
Addison England loves to play at the water park in Williams Lake, but the long drive from 100 Mile House makes her wish children here had a water park of their own. Addison turned six on July 13 and instead of bringing presents, she
asked friends and family to bring cash that could be donated to the 100 Mile House Waterpark Society. She even had a water park birthday cake made by local baker Heather Jensen who donated the amount after expenses to the society. The total amount collected and donated by Addison came to $191.75.
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Addison England asked her friends coming to her sixth birthday party to bring donations for the 100 Mile House Waterpark Society instead of birthday presents.
Come and watch local and out-of-town pilots flying radio-controlled model airplanes, jets and helicopters. Flying starts by 10am both days.
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Fry hopes to find sighted partners to serve as leads on the tandem bike to give her some practice. She has had some calls responding to her posters, but she needs a pool of partners. “Unfortunately, even though they’re interested doesn’t mean it will work out because the lead [rider] has to be a certain height – it’s a higher seat.” Realizing people have busy lives, Fry says she needs a number of folks so there’s always someone who can go for a ride. Then there are no obligation issues for the lead riders if something comes up and they can go out, she adds. “For me, it’s about being healthy and being active, but also helping the blind community by showing others what can be done by just doing it. It’s a dual purpose.” Anyone interested in helping as a lead rider can reach Fry at 250-395-2452.
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With the great success of this year’s Lone Butte Rocks community event now behind us, we can all get on with the rest of our summer adventures. I have been all over the place already this summer with trips to Calgary
and Kelowna, a jaunt to Vancouver Island, a wet and chilly camping trip to Green Lake, and I’m just home from enjoying the Arts on the Fly Arts and Music festival in Horsefly. Now, I need to stay home and get a few of my summer projects done at home. (At least that’s what my husband thinks I should do.) Markets coming There are a few shopping opportunities coming up in Lone Butte, as the community association and
Clinton student Dustin Coldwell wins TNRD Area I bursary The Thompson-Nicola Regional District recently announced the first recipients of bursaries from the TNRD Bursary Program. Leading the way was Dustin Coldwell from School District No. 74 (Gold Trail). Coldwell, a Grade 12 student at David Stoddart Secondary School in Clinton, will receive a $1,000 bursary that will go towards his post-secondary education. To qualify for the bursary, he had to demonstrate reasonable academic achievement as well as community volunteerism, and submit a 500word essay about local government. “The TNRD is so pleased to be able to help further the academic dreams of some of the best and brightest young minds in the regional district,” says TNRD chair Randy Murray. “The future lies in our youth, and the most valuable asset they can possess in an ever-changing world is a post-secondary education.” Also winning bursaries in the TNRD are Derick Leclerc from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School of 100 Mile House in School District 27; Jennifer Sage from South Kamloops Secondary School in School District 73; and Geoffrey Goetz from Merritt Secondary School in School District 58. The school districts adjudicate applications and select successful candidates.
the Lone Butte Fire Department Auxiliary are holding craft and flea markets on July 27. This is a double whammy opportunity for folks to shop for treasures or sell their own wares, as there is some available space both at the community and the fire department. Give Pat McKay a call at 250-395-2114 to book your table or outdoor spot at the community hall, or to give Chris Schmidt a call at 250395-2006 for a location at the fire hall. It will be fun. Campfire caution With the warm summer weather upon us, please remember to use extra caution when having a campfire. Be sure to have an available water source at close hand in case a rogue spark escapes and to douse every last ember until its cool to the touch when wrapping your event up. It doesn’t take much to
reignite a smouldering ember, which can ignite and cause major destruction before you even realize it has gotten away. Please be wise with your fire. We all live here and none of us want to lose our homes to carelessness. Birthday wishes Belated birthday greetings go out to my daughter, Kelsey Schuurman, on June 30, as well as Guy Katona who also celebrated on the same day. If you missed giving Heather Nelson a hug for her birthday, it’s not too late, as she celebrated on July 16, and Diane Sprague will be having another birthday cake on July 29. Happy birthday wishes to all. News wanted If you have any summer guests who you would like to send greetings to in the article, or any special
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These archeologists and members of the Canim Lake Band helped uncover and relocate the burial site at Green Lake.
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Canim Lake Band members, government officials, archeologists and neighbours commemorated the Green Lake Burial Recovery Project on July 12. This is a culturally sensitive site that was first identified in the 1970s. There was sporadic archeological investigation at the site between early ’70s and late 1990s. Radiocarbon dating and past artifacts analysis suggest the site could be as old as 3,500 years. According to the provincial government, this site is situated in the traditional territories of the Canim Lake Band, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Band), High Bar First Nation, and the Whispering Pines/ Clinton Indian Band. Small recovery projects have occurred during the 1970s, which resulted in the recovery of significant cultural resources. In 1997, the Canim Lake Band observed that Green Lake was starting to erode this culturally sensitive site. The band contracted B.C. Archaeology Branch and local landowners to discuss how to manage the site. This collaboration resulted in the Green Lake Burial Recovery Project. A reburial ceremony at the site was held on July 12 at 10 a.m., and it was open to the community members. The remains were reburied further inland as to protect them from being subject to erosion again. A protected case was given to the band with dozens of arrowheads and various artifacts found during the excavation. This event was aided by an amazing team of professionals, who brought final clo-
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Saturday markets at Loon Bay Resort extremely popular with travellers, residents alike DEKA DISTRICT Diana Forster 250 593-2155
The Saturday of the July long weekend saw hordes of vendors plying their wares at the market outside Loon Bay Resort. The market was extremely busy with people travelling to Bridge Lake Stampede, or to one of the three Celebrations of Life held that day. The Saturday markets, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will continue until Aug. 31. Landfill hours input sought The C ar ib o o Regional District (CRD) is looking at 8 a.m.-4 p.m. three days a week, noon-4 p.m. two days a week, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends for the Interlakes landfill, on Horse Lake Road, site’s summer (April to September) hours. This would be reduced to five days a week during October to March. During these hours, an attendant will be on site to properly control waste disposal, and recycling bins will become available in 2014.
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The CRD requests residents’ feedback as to whether these hours are acceptable. Comments may be addressed at the CRD’s meeting at Interlakes Hall on July 25 at 7 p.m., or on-line at www.cariboord.bc.ca until Aug. 2. Executive re-elected Mountain Spruce Community Centre Society (MSCCS) held its annual general meeting on July 13, and re-elected all of its officers. Penny Millway (250593-4521) is chair and recording secretary, Rena Wheatley is treasurer and corresponding secretary, and directors include Mary Weight, Tony Eades and Roy Tomlinson. Millway voiced her appreciation to Joyce McManus and Brent Clifton for collecting, storing and transporting all the recycling, and to the public for using the recycling bin, which is MSCCS’ ongoing fundraiser. Millway also noted that Mario Huebel of Beaver Guest Ranch goes through the park each spring and deals with any downed trees and makes the trail safe for use. Volunteers are always in demand, especially the younger, stronger male variety, Continued on B14
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Celebrations Congratulations go to Bridge Lake’s Claire Myers on placing first in ladies barrel racing on both days of the Bella Coola BCRA Rodeo, June 29-30. Birthday bubbly goes to Lorraine Jerema, Joe Dayman and for Don Traill’s 84th on July 25. Congratulations to Barb and Ted Kerr on their 42nd wedding anniversary on July 26. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Call 250-593-0121 to reserve $15 tickets for the Aug. 3 Rodeo Dance at Interlakes Hall. • To register for the Aug. 10-11 Magoo Memorial Funball Tournament, call Barry Larson at 250706-3877 or Carolyn Charlton at 250-5934582.
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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 A Secwepemc Gathering & Unity Ride planning meeting will be held at the District of 100 Mile House council chambers (385 Birch Ave, 4th Street Entrance) on July 29 at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in attending, participating or volunteering at the gathering/unity ride, please attend and see what we’re planning. For more information, contact Julie John at 250-5726215, or e-mail julie_joh@hotmail. com. 100 MILE q Would you like to become a South Cariboo Holiday Dinner Host – a new program that matches local people with newcomers to the South Cariboo area for a one-time dining experience. You provide your time, community knowledge, and a home-cooked meal, and in return, you get the chance to learn about a new culture or connect with someone from your cultural background. To learn more, contact the Welcoming Communities co-ordinator Kimberly at kimberly@ caribooliteracy.com or phone 778482-0090. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile Evangelical Free Church is holding its annual soccer camp at 100 Mile House Soccer Fields on Aug. 19–23 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. each
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day. Call 250-395-2337 for more information. 100 MILE q Prenatal/infant parent information sessions and lunch drop-in are held at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (1-486 Birch Ave.) on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest speakers present topics of interest to expectant mothers and families with children up to three years old. Call 250-395-5155 for more information. 100 MILE q The Mill Site/Fischer Place Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. Call Shelly at 250-7919277 for more information. 100 MILE q The SPCA volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts. For more information, call Glenna at 250-395-3361. 100 MILE q The Caribou Brain Injury Society meets monthly, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Health Centre beside 100 Mile District General Hospital. For information, phone 250-392-7772, e-mail wlcbis@gmail.com or check out the website at www.wlcbis. com.
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Johnny Paul, of Seabird Island Band in Agassiz, seated, shows off his five-week-old son, Jonnie Paul-Harry, to a delighted Roz Green, center and Sister Marianne Reid, both of 108 Mile Ranch, at the Canim Lake Band Pow Wow on July 13. A main benefit of the annual event is the mixing of cultures and generations.
100 MILE q The United Church, 43 Dogwood Ave., is offering soup and caring conversation on Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. No strings attached. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month in the hospital’s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information about the auxiliary or the gift shop, call Ruth at 250-395-1163 or e-mail w.i._Ruth@telus.net. 100 MILE q The Cariboo Artists Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, downstairs at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon. We are an informal group of aspiring and accomplished artists who exchange ideas and promote art. For more information, call Sharon at 250-706-0111 or Kathy at 250395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/ caribooartistsguild.
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Horse whisperer Ron Burfoot used hand gestures and gave other passive commands to make his horse, Robin, perform a variety of entertaining tricks during their demo at the Horses & Heroes horse sale at the 108 Riding Stables on July 6.
100 MILE q The La Leche League (breastfeeding support group) meets the first Thursday of the month at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 10 a.m. There is no charge. For more information, call Kristi at 250396-7403, or Kris at 250-9454668.
Not much can hold children’s attention better that a box chock full of puppies. Megan Grinder, left, Colten Emile and Ashton Sampson paused their puppy petting long enough for a photograph at a recent South Cariboo Farmers’ Market in 100 Mile House.
LAC LA HACHE q Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.; you must be 40+ years to be a member and there’s a $12 annual activity fee. Activities open to all: Monday:
Square and round dancing at 1:30 p.m. Thursday: TOPS at 8:30 a.m. Friday: mixed pool and cards at 1 p.m. Every fourth Sunday is bluegrass jam sessions at 1 p.m., call Cal at 250-3964989. For more information, contact Wendy at 250-706-9937 or Frances at 250-396-4169.
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LONE BUTTE q The Lone Butte Fire Department will be having a yard sale at the fire hall on July 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. If anyone wishes to donate items or rent a $10 spot to sell their own things, please contact Chris at 250-3952006.
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