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Aug. 31, close to 50 people gathered near the South Cariboo Visitor Centre for an emotional unveiling of a new monument dedicated to the victims of C.P. Air Flight 21 that crashed on July 8, 1965. 100 Mile House residents Ruth Peterson, left, and Didi Henderson, who lost her father in the crash, unveiled the monument together.

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Mine opposition group addresses panel Friends of Fish Lake plead for no New Prosperity

Carole Rooney Free Press

Patricia Spencer spoke on behalf of the Friends of Fish Lake (FOFL) during the federal review panel’s Closing Remarks session for the New Prosperity Gold-Copper project held Aug. 23. She said FOFL represents many people in the 100 Mile House area who enjoy Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) and its surrounding area for the natural beauty, recreational opportunities, wildlife and fisheries values. “After listening to information presented in the Topic Specific hearings, our concerns about the projected or potential environmental impacts of the proposed mine have only deepened.” Its primary concerns about water quality and the overall ecological health of the lake also persist, Spencer explained. She added it is “inappropriate” for Taseko Mines Ltd. to leave details on adaptive management, mitigation,

and monitoring plans and programs Little Fish Lake, Upper Fish Creek to the permitting stage. and the surrounding wetlands will “Water in our lakes and streams is be buried under the tailings storage a precious resource that we all share, facility, she said, adding it is an area and it needs to be protected.” of significant cultural and heritage Many experts at the hearings value for the Tsilhqot’in people, still talked about Taseko’s water in use today. management plan, including Spencer noted the tailings a recirculating system that seepage can be reduced, but is “unproven at this scale,” not eliminated, so over time, Spencer said, adding that contaminants will eventually if the mine proceeds, its run into the salmon-bearing unique species of rainbow Taseko River, also leaving it trout will die “within a few at risk. decades.” Experts testified the mine PATRICIA “We still don’t know how would threaten the area’s SPENCER long the pumping would be “last viable population” of required – perhaps in pera unique grassland species petuity – and the inherent ecological of grizzly bears with extinction, she and financial risks of this system are explained. unacceptable to us.” Many Tsilhqot’in and Secwepemc Taseko Mines based much of its people have spoken loud and clear in supporting arguments for the proj- their opposition to this mining proect on the claim that Fish Lake and posal and the proposed transmission its trout would be saved, Spencer line, Spencer added. noted. “Personally, I was especially However, she told the panel the moved by the fact that community evidence points to the contrary. members frequently stated that part

of their duty as Aboriginal people is to protect the lands and waters of their territories.... The Tsilhqot’in and Secwepemc people are being asked to bear the burden of this mining project.” Some argue the economic benefits (which FOFL also questions) of the proposed mine would justify the negative environmental effects and impacts on First Nations, she said, adding economics can never justify a mining plan with “so many risks and such significant negative impacts.” “The Friends of Fish Lake are opposed to this proposed mine because there are too many financial and environmental risks associated with the project, and it is contrary to the wishes of First Nations. “There is so much at stake here: the water, the wildlife, the trout, the salmon, one of our region’s last pristine wilderness areas, and a way of life for the Tsilhqot’in and Secwepemc people. Taseko lacks the social licence to proceed.”

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Elders receive recreation grant Carpet bowling, provincial games, and social nights on horizon

Carole Rooney Free Press

Elders at Canim Lake Band will benefit from $25,000 in federal funding for new seniors programs, such as carpet bowling and social nights. The band successfully submitted a grant application to the New Horizons for Seniors Program, and Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod announced the funding at an Aug. 28 press conference at the band office. “For small community organizations across the country, $25,000 is a huge amount of money,” says McLeod. “As I said in Canim Lake, [even] $1,000 is important, so sometimes these small grants really make an incredible difference in the ability of organizations to provide muchneeded programs and services.” Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie says the grant will be put to good use in its Elder recreation program. “The Elders of Canim Lake Band have a key role in the community as keepers of the knowledge and traditions and language of our nation. They are often referred to as our ‘history books’. “The funding received through New Horizons will assist and enhance opportunities for our Elders in further developing programs and activities.” McLeod says federal government initiatives such as these help ensure seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue to thrive as active,

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Canim Lake Band Councillor Jesse Archie, left, and Chief Mike Archie joined Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod, Tish Diamond, Shirley Fraser and Alana Dixon on Aug. 28 to celebrate $25,000 in federal funding for Elders recreation.

participating members of their communities. “I think it’s really important, as we age, that we look at how we maintain both activity and our social engagement.” She notes a recent New Horizons for Seniors grant of $25,000 was also recently bestowed on the Interlakes Community Association to provide commercial kitchen stoves at the Interlakes Community Complex, to support its activities for seniors. Canim Lake Band recreation co-ordinator Tish Diamond says

offering fitness activities for the Elders is important to the band. “We are very excited to receive this funding on behalf of the Elders in the community. Fitness has always been a priority for Canim Band to offer all community members.” The carpet bowling and some related training will begin in October, she explains, after the children, who participate with the Elders, go back to Eliza Archie Memorial School and the summer recreation activities taper off. “[Occasionally] the school will come up and they’ll have a day of

indoor bowling, and then they’ll invite other communities to come and join them for a night. “We’re also hoping to get some of the Elders ready to do carpet bowling in the BC Summer Games.” McLeod says she encourages more community members offering support to seniors to take the time to apply for a New Horizons for Seniors project grant. She notes the federal government will provide more than $33 million in funding to about 1,750 communities this year.

Motorized mobility aids under fire Resolution to regulate, restrict use going to UBCM convention

Carole Rooney

However, their proposal likely won’t get sup- and the disabled. port from 100 Mile House at UBCM. Mayor “I don’t know of any municipalities that have Mitch Campsall says he doesn’t favour immediate designated scooter lanes. We were discussing it Scooter-riding seniors and others with limited changes to impose such restrictions. [on the committee], and implementmobility who use them, or motorized wheelchairs, “I understand where they are comI understand ed them on Cariboo Trail.” may have their unrestricted use tethered by legis- ing from ... but we have to be careful in The paving and painted lines where they lation if an upcoming lobby is successful. how we treat our senior citizens.” allow motorized mobility aids to are coming A resolution is going forward to the There are concerns in some travel safely off the sidewalks on from… but Union of British Columbia Municipalities municipalities, but he explains Cariboo Trail, he notes, which has we have to (UBCM) this month to ask it to urge the “we can’t just jump into” licensbe careful in access to Carefree Manor, an adjaprovince to impose licensing and regulaing and regulations, and all how we treat cent independent living complex tions on their use. options should be examined and other seniors’ housing. our senior The Town of Sidney Council is bringing first. “There is a fair amount of scooter citizens." it to the UBCM floor, and will argue many The province has indicated traffic. However, it is only designat– Mitch seniors drive scooters too fast on sideit intends to develop a co-ordied down to the corner [at Horse Campsall Mel walks, and without any regulation, which nated plan for safe operation of Lake Road], and after that, everyTorgerson motorized scooters, with possileads to pedestrians being struck. body’s on their own. There’s currently no registration, insurble amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act. “If it’s feasible for them to put in lanes, I think ance or licence required to operate them in B.C. Carefree Manor general manager Mel Torgerson that would be a great idea. The people who However, Sidney council states laws are needed has an idea for another potential option, which are riding these are probably an average of 85 to regulate the use of the motorized mobility aids, was put in place to some degree by the former years old, and I don’t think at this point in and operators should be required to undergo Measuring Up the North committee, in its work their life they should be subjected to road tests training, testing and licensing. toward inclusiveness and accessibility for seniors and all that.” Free Press

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Cattle import levy boosts beef marketing initiatives

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A new import levy will provide new investments in research and market development for Canada’s beef industry. The current levy of $1 per head of cattle for beef marketed in Canada will now also be applied to importers. It will provide an annual funding source of another $800,000 to be used for further research, market development and promotion activities for domestic and imported beef and beef products. Forest Grove rancher Tal Pincott, whose family has raised cattle locally since 1954, says he believes it will be good for Canada’s beef producers. “The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association [CCA] has been working on it for a long time, and I think there will be nothing but positives when they can put it into research and marketing. I think that $800,000 will help people eat more beef in general.” While a dollar a

head is not likely to Development Council be enough to increase (CIDC), as internal Canadian beef sales, he “tax” to fund beef marnotes it’s better to apply ket development and it to imports than on promotion. domestic producers. “It is an industryCanada Beef will funded marketing tool establish and over- for domestic and export see a new promotion markets, and basically and research agency it just furthers what and direct where that they’ve established in a money will be spent, grain-fed product. Pincott notes, which is “It also goes to better than havCanada Beef, so ing that control it’s more of the in the hands of same.” the importers He explains bringing in the it will add beef. $800,000 to its “So, it’s their budget of about money, but the $14 million, cattlemen of half of which Tal Canada will comes from Pincott be able to say check-offs, and how it is going to be half from CCA. directed. Whether it is “But, [Canada Beef ’s] Alberta beef or British president is an exColumbia beef, it’s Cargill guy, and it’s the going to benefit all of corporate agenda manus.” aging our check-off Horse Lake rancher dollars for their benefit.” Gus Horn has also had While the margrass-fed beef produc- keting research and tion in his family for development has some many decades, but has industry value, Horn a somewhat different says he expects the new outlook. promotion and research He says any domestic agency will be “a probeef that changes hands paganda machine” for in Canada already has large-scale, grain-fed a $1 check-off levied beef corporations. by the Cattle Industry He says how it is

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third-party initiatives, but notes Thompson Rivers University has several studies underway and he is not clear where it get its funding. “I know [assistant professor and cattle research chair] John Church is doing some grass-fed work.” However, Horn agrees the import levy is an improvement to some extent. “The announcement is about 15 years overdue. There’s been a push since 1999 to have this import check-off administered, and it has taken this long to get around to it.”

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New Prosperity federal environmental panel hearings wind up

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Pros, cons, opinions, facts presented over 32 days throughout Cariboo-Chilcotin “Should the minister decide the effects are significant, the federal cabinet would make a decision on whether the significant effects are justified in the circumstances.” Jamault notes that government decision is due 120 days from the date of the review panel’s report submission, or near the end of February.

Carole Rooney Free Press

The Federal Environmental Review Panel hearings on Taseko’s New Prosperity Gold-Copper project in Williams Lake and selected Aboriginal communities concluded on Aug. 23. Three types of public hearings – general, topic-specific and community sessions – took place over the 32-day process and were wrapped up in a final Closing Remarks session. At the hearings, Interested Parties and others from the South Cariboo addressed the panel to represent both sides of the argument. Local speakers supporting the mine project at the general hearings included District of 100 Mile House Councillor Spence Henderson and Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond (both placed strict conditions on their support); South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce board members Leon Chretien, Rick Takagi and Len Doucette; and businesspeople Pat Corbett, Nick Christianson, Allan Roberts and Frank Dobbs. A variety of local residents and/or environmentalists addressed the panel at general sessions in opposition to the mine, including Friends of Fish Lake representative Patricia Spencer, Barbara Hooper, Steve Monk and Hugh Thomas. Some of these speakers also commented at the subsequent

community and topicspecific hearings, along with several industry, engineering and environmental experts. Many people from the Williams Lake area and various Chilcotin communities also spoke about potential project impacts, both pro and con. First Nations were actively involved in the hearings, including chiefs and members of the area’s six Tsilhqot’in communities - the Xeni Gwet’in, Yunesit’in, Tl’etinqox, Tsi Del Del, ?Esdilagh and Tl’esqox – as well as representatives from the Tsilhqot’in National Government. Various speakers from northern Secwepemc First Nation communities also addressed the panel. The vast majority of First Nation speakers voiced strong opposition to the mine. Federal Review Panel secretariat spokesperson Lucille Jamault says the hearing record was closed following the closing remarks session,

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Justin Trudeau’s marijuana use stirs parliamentary pot Cathy McLeod smoked pot in college, but not in government

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Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau made waves on Parliament Hill – and ruffled political feathers across the nation – when he recently admitted marijuana use in a candid interview with The Huffington Post Canada. In the ensuing discussion about his support for the legalization of pot, Trudeau said he last smoked marijuana at a dinner party in his Montreal home about three years ago – when he was an elected MP. He went on to explain that his children were away at their grandmother’s overnight when he “had a puff ” offered to him by a friend. Trudeau said he has smoked cannabis five or six times during his life (he is 41). K a m l o o p s T h omp s on - C ar i b o o MP Cathy McLeod said MPs are in the “privileged position” of being the lawmakers who have a hand in changing laws, and in her mind, that means they must also uphold the laws. “I do believe whether you agree with laws or not, as a member of Parliament, you should respect those laws of our country.” In the interview, the Liberal Leader also explained he concluded late last year that legalizing cannabis is the only way to prevent its access by children and criminal elements. However, McLeod

said the problems asso- sions – like he did – on then, no serious creciated with Trudeau’s whether to smoke pot. dence has been given to pursuit of marijuana McLeod explained thoughts of eliminating legalization are “a num- she doesn’t think those laws. ber fold.” changing laws to match Legislation must “People believe we what some people com- uphold freedoms, she would then be able to monly do is such a good added, but those must tax, and would get rid idea. While she admit- be balanced against the of all the illegal grow- ted to trying marijuana greater needs of society. ops – that it would solve a couple of times in her The new regulations that problem and would college days, the MP around tighter producbe revenue for the said most people at one tion and distribution of government. I do time in their ear- medical marijuana will E R O not believe that M LINE lier life have done come into place next ONfreepress.net something illegal year, McLeod said. would happen.” 100mile The local MP that they would She notes medical explained that, not do now. marijuana needs to be unlike liquor, if mari“Lots of people do monitored more closely, juana was legalized things in their younger such as there is for any users would continue to years, and with time, other medication. seek the most inexpen- perhaps their behaviour Trudeau declined sive source. changes.” requests for comment, “We would continue She pointed out that and his media repreto have a whole econ- at one time, drinking sentative stated the omy of underground and driving was not Huffington Post intergrow-ops.” against the law, and a view correctly reflected She adds her belief is lot of people were like- the Liberal Leader’s use of the drug would ly doing it – but since views. “absolutely” increase under legalization, including in youth, as well as create additional problems. “In spite of what the Liberals believe, I believe it would increase amongst youngsters.” McLeod added there is “evidence out there” that heavy marijuana The Professional Centre Where You Find ONLY The Best! use is linked to psychi475 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House atric illness, which also GROUND FLOOR • Dr. Rowse & Dr. Kronyk concerns her. • Women’s Centre - Chiropractors In the interview, • Cariboo Therapy Centre • Burdick W. Smith Lawyer • Community Living BC Trudeau explained he • Grow Centre • PMT Chartered Accountants only rarely puffed the • Investor Group • Landquest Realty Corp. • Axis Family Resources Ltd. stuff as it didn’t par- • Thompson Rivers University • 100 Mile Massage Therapy ticularly appeal to him, • 100 Mile Vision Care Centre • Cariboo Media • SPH Consultancy and also because in his SECOND FLOOR • 100 Mile Dental Clinic younger years, he was cognizant of the negaPlease call for an appointment tive impacts it would have on his father, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau. He noted his point is adults should be DO YOU NEED allowed to make their IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE? own personal deciPlease call to make an appointment

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De Paoli: people need access to food ~ Blinds by Maureen ~ throughout the year

By Lisa De Paoli For some reason, it is easier to think about helping the hungry at Christmas than in the heat of July and August. However, people who live on the razor’s edge of poverty are in need of food all year long - just like the rest of us. Furthermore, the need for food this summer is even greater than last year.

The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre has been overwhelmed with the number of families needing food. In July and August, CFEC has provided 21 emergency food hampers and 87 prenatal coupons of $10 for expectant mothers to buy dairy and fresh food and vegetables. In addition, 21 families receive $15 in coupons weekly for the

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Farmers Market also been great dent who have donated and 20 weekly at the 100 Mile funds, as well as fruits Ph. 250-395-0462 Good Food House & District and vegetables this sum“We Measure, We Install” bags with fresh W o m e n ’ s mer. Families are very Maureen Pinkney mpinkney@telus.net produce are Centre. thankful for the help. ON NOW! distributed on Loaves & However, needy Thursdays. Fishes Outreach families still need help The CFEC is also experi- during the fall and, Lisa also receives encing a large especially, with children De Paoli bread from increase in need returning to school. Save-On-Foods and has filled Folks can help this fall and fruit and vegeta- 329 food hampers in by dropping off donables, which are available July and August to feed tions and fresh fruits to those in need, from 665 people. and vegetables to the the community. The 100 Mile Food CFEC (250-395-5155), The need for food has Bank has also filled 239 the 100 Mile & District emergency requests for Women’s Centre (250Beginner Class hampers in July and 395-4093) and Loaves & Starts Sept. 9 August. Fishes Outreach (250Intermediate Class The South Cariboo 395-2708). Please email: Starts Sept. 18 Food Security Lisa De Paoli is hgnfoods@shaw.ca 6 week/class session = Committee is so grateful the chair of the South or call 6 consecutive classes for the generosity of this Cariboo Food Security (if you are going to miss, 250-395-2261 for (or a residential rate of please pay the drop-in price) community whose resi- Committee. more information $72 or $14 drop-in fee $0.84/$100,000 based on 2013 assessments). Registered voters may wish to check out the aforementioned website to see the specific questions they will be asked in these referenda, or for additional information. General voting for both referenda will be *terms and conditions apply held on Sept. 7 from Professional installation of energy efficient gas furnaces, fireplaces and hot water tanks. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the District of 100 Mile House council chambers, 108 Mile, Forest Free In-Home Consultation Grove and Lone Butte community halls. The SCSAR referendum voting will 6187 Robin Rd, 100 Mile House, BC also take place at the Interlakes Community Complex. However, Regular N Interlakes electors will ADMISSIO $ 9.00 not vote on the recreTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 250-395-7494 ation referendum, as they reside outside its taxation boundaries.

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affected by this change and won’t able to vote on it, so check the website at www.cariboord. bc.ca to review the recreation boundary map. The other referendum seeks to add a new CRD function for funding the South Cariboo Search and Rescue Society and will ask if voters in the District of 100 Mile House, Electoral Areas H, L and a portion of G approve of the CRD establishing a service to contribute funds to the SCSAR for its services. That annual requisition would not exceed the greater of $30,000 or an amount raised by applying an average tax rate of $1.24/$100,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area

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Sick days needs prescription W

hen was the last time you called in sick? Did you feel guilty about leaving your co-workers to cover for you? Chances are if you work in the private sector, your answers are very different from those of some government employees. Numbers recently obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through Freedom of Information and Statistics Canada data requests show the average private-sector worker in B.C. took 7.4 sick days last year. The average government employee took 12 sick days. Federal government employees are the worst of the bunch – taking an average of 17.9 sick days last year. More federal employees book off sick every day than actually show up for work at General Motors and Chrysler across the country – combined. Government sick days

add up to a lot of taxpayer not including long-term money. disability. The B.C. government, No one is suggesting that to its credit, has a slightly sick leave be eliminated. lower sick day average Obviously, we all get sick among its 25,345 core from time to time and, employees – 9.1 sick days when bad enough, should last year. That is still more be able to stay home and than the private recover. sector average, But a culture but roughly half has clearly grown of their federal within many counterparts. government The government agencies where estimates that sick leave is those sick another benefit leave days cost to be exploited taxpayers $29.2 – how else do million last year. you explain the Jordan Multiply that discrepancy in Bateman figure across numbers between all 410,895 the private sector government and government employees in B.C. – employees? including those working Even the big unions know for municipalities, regional this, and are using the districts, universities, promise of reduced sick colleges, transit authorities, days to negotiate raises health authorities, federal with the B.C. government, offices and other agencies to comply with the – and taxpayers could be Premier Christy Clark’s paying out as much as co-operative gains mandate. $500 million in sick leave The BCGEU, for example, every year. And that’s extracted an increase of

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olks in the southern areas of the Cariboo Regional District are urged to go to the polls on Sept. 7 to vote either for or against two important referenda that will impact taxes. There has been a lot of information in the 100 Mile House Free Press – through a few letters, and a lot of advertising and stories explaining the financial ins and outs of the referenda. The one with the bigger tax hit (an estimated increase of $20/year) is a proposal to allow a broader definition of recreation services to include arts and culture. This would include, but not limited to, the soccer fields and the Martin Exeter complex. This would increase the maximum annual requisition from the CRD to the greater of $900,000, or an amount raised by applying an average tax rate of $87.21/$100,000 assessed property tax value. This amounts to about a $20 increase, for a 2014 residential rate of $62/$100,000, based on 2012 assessments. The other referendum, which would be a new function for CRD funding to the South Cariboo Search and Rescue Society for its services in the District of 100 Mile House, Electoral Areas H, L and a portion of G., would have a smaller tax impact. That annual requisition would not exceed the greater of $30,000 or an amount raised by applying an average tax rate of $1.24/$100,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area (or a residential rate of $0.84/$100,000 based on 2013 assessments). More information on both referenda, who can vote for what and where they can vote is available on the CRD website at www.cariboord.bc.ca. These referenda didn’t appear out of thin air, and they both have a lot of merit. South Cariboo Search and Rescue has been operating on a shoe-string budget for years, and volunteers have been doing most of the fundraising, with the exception of the odd government grant. SAR is an invaluable partner for Emergency Services in the region and there are increased training and equipment costs to meet the growing demand. As for the recreation and cultural referendum, the District of 100 Mile House has been footing the bill for the maintenance and upkeep for the Martin Exeter Complex and the soccer fields, despite the fact most of the folks using the facilities reside outside the District boundaries. However, it’s not just about the soccer fields and Martin Exeter Complex, as the funding will also be used to help support other forms of recreation. Folks are encouraged to think about the services SAR provides and think about the advantages of expanding recreation and culture. Check out the CRD website at www.cariboord. bc.ca, and vote accordingly.

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four per cent over two years for 26,000 of its members based, in part, on reducing sick days. Of course, there is no plan to claw back those raises if sick time is not reduced. Government agencies need to be more aggressive in following up with employees who call in sick. Imagine: something as simple as being held accountable through a phone call caused fewer government employees to call in sick. It seems many government employees have no idea what it’s like in the real world, where sick days are taken only when you’re actually sick. With the sick day gap between government and the rest of us now at 62 per cent, and perhaps costing half a billion dollars annually, it should be taxpayers who feel nauseous enough to need time off. Jordan Bateman is the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Reader worries about genetically engineered food British Columbia is taking a lead with municipalities resolving to be GE free To the editor: In the industrialized world, studies identify North America to have the costliest health care, and yet lower life expectancy with higher cases of obesity, diabetes, autism, cancer than others. The rise of health problems follow a similar rise in consumption of genetically engineered (GE) food in our diet and the increase in matching pesticide in our environment.

Canada approves genetically modified organism (GMO) without conducting independent safety tests. Instead, it bases its decision on data provided by the crop promoter, which has an incentive to see it approved. This is a case of conflict of interest. So, British Columbia has taken a lead, with 62 municipalities passing resolutions declaring themselves as GE free. Further, the Union of British

Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), in its conference and annual general meeting in September, plans to conduct a vote on a resolution to declare the entire province as GE free. The resolution reads: that UBCM ask the British Columbia government to legislate the prohibition of importing, exporting and growing plants and seeds containing genetically engineered DNA, and raising GE animals within B.C.,

Student employees sought for reunion To the editor: Okanagan College is reaching out to former students and employees of the B.C. Vocational School, Okanagan College and Okanagan University College as we prepare to celebrate our 50th birthday. Just as Beatlemania was sweeping the shores of North America, then-Premier of British Columbia W.A.C. Bennett officially opened the doors to the B.C. Vocational School on Sept. 28, 1963. Since then, through amalgamations, growth, development and constant change, our institution has delivered valuable training to tens of thousands of students and helped communities throughout the region with economic, social and

cultural development. We know our former students and friends have spread throughout the world and we’re inviting them home to the Okanagan for a fun, informal party we’re planning on Sept. 27, 2013. We’re also asking them to connect with us electronically to relate stories from their time at Okanagan College, and to nominate those people who have made a difference over our five decades of quality training and education. For more information, visit www. okanagan.bc.ca/50. Allan Coyle, director Public affairs Okanagan College

and to declare, through legislation, that B.C. is a GE free area in respect to all plant and animal species. Here are two important sources of information on GMO: GMO Myths and Truths, a synthesis of 600 scientific studies on GMO at www.earthopensource. org/index.php/reports/58. Talk given by geneticist Dr. Thierry Vrain, a retired genetic engineer from B.C., who

seriously doubts the safety behind GMO: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=RQkQXyiynYs. I appeal to your readers to raise this issue, engage in public discussion, and request their councillors and mayors to vote in support of the resolution at the UBCM convention, for declaring the province to be GE free. Tony Mitra Delta

Reader will support Search and Rescue referendum To the editor: Since buying a cabin at Deka Lake 10 years ago my family have grown to love the pace and quality of life in the Cariboo. We take for granted the friendliness of people in the area, but an incident last week prompted me to write this letter. Last Sunday afternoon (Aug. 25), I set out on a mountain bike ride on one of my favourite trails between Deka and Apollo lakes. On that ride, I had the misfortune to fall and break my ankle about eight kilometres from the nearest road access. Through the combined efforts of the 100 Mile House RCMP detachment, South Cariboo

Search and Rescue volunteer team, BC Ambulance Service, 100 Mile District General Hospital staff, and a very helpful Sulphurous Lake neighbour, I was located on the trail, transported to the hospital and was provided exceptional care. I can’t thank everyone enough. This was a good reminder to me that you don’t always appreciate the services provided by your community until you need them. This was my first exposure to any type of Search and Rescue services and I was impressed with the volunteer team’s capacity for addressing any kind of an emergency in difficult and

remote terrain. While my injury was relatively minor, the team was fully prepared to address and accommodate spinal injuries and other major emergencies. There is an upcoming referendum on September 7 to determine whether residents of the Cariboo Regional District wish to provide support to this volunteer group. Not surprisingly I will be voting yes. Please consider the very small cost this represents to ratepayers and vote to support this important community service. Don McCallum Deka Lake

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will be funded by extra transfers from for workers who qualify for a “trades the provincial treasury as they try to get adjustment.” a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for All contracts have rigid seniority another day.) and “bumping” clauses to ensure that CUPE, the largest union in the country, new employees absorb any reductions has a sophisticated media campaign to in working hours. From a taxpayer’s generate public sympathy. We perspective, this leads to the are repeatedly reminded not maximum number of employees only that the last raise was 2009, making the highest wages. but that the “average” pay is Overtime in Central Okanagan a mere $24,000 a year. If that is time and a half for the first number is accurate, it reflects a two hours, and double time large number of part-timers. after that. Contracts also include Let’s look at a few provisions the provision that unscheduled CUPE doesn’t talk about, on overtime is subject to a fourbehalf of those self-employed hour minimum. It’s amazing taxpayers who have no paid how often an unexpected hour of Tom holidays, no employer pension work can arise when it’s paid at Fletcher or benefits and no paid quadruple time. overtime, but are expected to The Surrey school district help pay all of the above to government contract details how even “spare board” workers. employees are to be enrolled in the The 60 contracts have many variations, municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit but core elements are the same. In the system most private-sector employees can Central Okanagan school district, the only dream about. starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an Then there are paid sick days. The hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports

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nother school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes. First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts. Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest of government. The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers. (Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that teacher raises

that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12. The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come. It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that. There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction. This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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the province Two confirmed dead in Quesnel area crash QUESNEL — The Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services in Quesnel have confirmed that two people died as a result of the head on collision that occurred on Wednesday, August 28 at 3:41 p.m., reports Quesnel RCMP Cpl Madonna Saunderson. Both people were in the car. The truck driver appeared to be uninjured. A south bound car crossed the center line into the path of a north bound chip truck. Witnesses to the crash have been interviewed and say that the car went into the path of the chip truck with no reasonable explanation. The RCMP and the BC Coroners Office continue to investigate this crash to determine the causal factors in this crash. A Collision Analyst was on scene and Highway 97 was closed in both directions in order that forensic experts could identify and document the physical evidence at the scene. The Highway was reopened shortly after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Half-million-dollar drug bust at bus depot KAMLOOPS - A Campbell River man boarding a bus in Kamloops bound for Vancouver was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 24, with police seizing a large amount of drugs from his luggage - three kilograms (6.6 pounds) of cocaine and two kilograms (4.4 pounds) of heroin with a street value of about a half-million dollars. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk of the RCMP's Southeast District Traffic Services said the arrest was a result of Mounties acting on a tip. The 45-year-old Vancouver Island man faces charges. His name has not yet been released. The largest cocaine bust in Edmonton's history took place on Aug. 1. Police in the Alberta capital seized 28 kilograms of cocaine they estimated to have a street value of $2.5 million, which works out to $89,000 a kilogram. Based on that calculation, the three kilograms of cocaine seized at the Kamloops bus depot on the weekend has a street value of about $267,000. The heroin seized has a value of about $200,000.

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Anita Martens Vancouver

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I am actually a participant at the fall fair this year. I have a vendor booth as a renovation consultant.

Grace Archie Canim Lake

No. Normally, I do go to the fall fair, but I’ve just retired and I have other plans for this weekend.

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issued 25 tickets for speeding, eight tickets for other Motor Vehicle Act offences and five written warnings. They reported heavy traffic flow on Highway 97 during the three-day weekend.

report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 84 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

Business vandalism Around 1:20 a.m. on Sept. 2, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a window glass-break alarm at a business in the 300 block of Birch Avenue. Investigators determined the window had been kicked and a footwear impression was visible. Another officer located two people in the proximity of this incident who had been consuming liquor. Both were detained.

Slow down 100 Mile House RCMP reminds motorist and caregivers that school starts on today (Sept. 4) in the 100 Mile House area. School speed zones are in effect again. There will be enforcement in the various school zones over the coming weeks. Tickets galore During the Labour Day long weekend, 100 Mile House RCMP and 100 Mile Traffic Services

Open liquor was seized from the adult male and his footwear matched the impression on the window. One charge of mischief under $5,000 will be recommended to Crown against a 19-year-old male resident of Watch Lake. The investigation into this incident is continuing. Pole broken On Sept. 1, 100 Mile Traffic Services responded to a collision on First Street at Cedar Avenue in 100 Mile House. The driver of commercial vehicle was attempting to turn his tractor-trailer unit around in a parking lot when he hit and broke a utility pole. Both Telus and the District of 100

Mile House responded to the collision and the street was closed while the utility pole was repaired. Charges are not being considered against the driver of the tractortrailer. No insurance On Aug. 27, 100 Mile Traffic Services was conducting patrols on Highway 24 near Lone Butte. The investigator observed an older Volvo swerving over the centreline. The vehicle was stopped just west of Lone Butte. The vehicle had two different licence plates. Neither of these licence plates had active insurance. The male driver was issued a violation ticket

for operating a vehicle without insurance. The vehicle was not towed. Vehicle flipped On Aug. 31, 100 Mile RCMP were called to a vehicle flipped over on its roof in the ditch beside Garrett Road in Lone Butte. Upon attending the scene investigators determined there was no one around the vehicle and the engine was cold. The vehicle contained evidence of open liquor. Investigators checked with the 100 Mile District General Hospital, but no people had been admitted for being in a collision. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The investigation into this collision is continuing.

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Readers urge folks to vote for South Cariboo Recreation changes To the editor: I never do this, but the upcoming referendum is so crucial to the health and welfare of our South Cariboo community I am sending this endorsement from our Arts Council chair Gordon Hoglund, and adding to it my own endorsement as Central Interior Regional Arts Council chair and as a director of the South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre Society; If you are within the referendum area, even if you are ambivalent about some of the aspects of this voluntary tax referendum, consider the big-picture benefits of the proposal and come out in support of it. If you are not in the voting area, please ask your contacts within the area to come out and vote in its favour. It will make the work that so many people devote so much energy

to, just that much more effective and useful. Rita Giesbrecht 100 Mile House Greetings to all 100 Mile & District Arts Council members and supporters: This is just a gentle reminder to those of you who live within the South Cariboo Recreation boundaries. If you would like to see arts and recreational facilities, such as the Martin Exeter Hall, the Lodge complex, and the soccer fields, receive broader based funding so their futures are assured, please vote in favour of the South Cariboo Recreation Referendum. For more information, see the ads in the Aug. 21 and 28 issues of the 100 Mile Free Press or contact Alice Johnston at the Cariboo Regional District office in Williams Lake (toll

free 1-800-665-1635). To vote, simply show up with two pieces of ID that identify who you are and what your physical address is at a voting poll on Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Council Chambers, District of 100 Mile House; and 108, Forest Grove, or Lone Butte community hall. Remember, you need only be a resident – not necessarily a property owner – to vote. Gordon Hoglund 100 Mile House

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Special Olympics athletes in 100 Mile House only has two options at the moment: golf in the summer and bowling in the winter. However, organizers want to give them more sports to choose from, and they’re looking for new volunteers to help make it happen. “The more volunteers each community has, the more they can offer to their athletes,” explains Kristin Webster, North and Central Interior manager of community development for Special Olympics BC. “Some communities are sitting better than others. 100 Mile House hasn’t had any new volunteers in years. It’s been the same core group of people. “They’ve done a wonderful job ... but they haven’t been able

to grow the way they’d like.” Special Olympics BC has 18 sports to choose from and it’s up to local groups to pick and organize which ones they participate in, Webster says. Athletes with special needs would appreciate and benefit from more choices, she adds. “In order to do that, we need more bodies. The two (sports) 100 Mile House runs now are fantastic. They have sent golfers all over Canada and they’ve won medals at provincial games and they do a great job. But, 100 Mile House can definitely support more than two sports.” Denise Barker, who is the local co-ordinator of the 100 Mile House Special Olympics, says 14 athletes, aged between 23 and 51, are currently involved, with help from six volunteers.

“The [volunteers] we have now are a really good group of people. We kind of keep going and keep going. But, a couple are getting older.” The ideal volunteer is someone who is enthusiastic, patient and knows how to keep score, she adds. “Those scores then get our athletes to regionals, qualifiers and nationals. I just had three of our athletes attend the Summer Games in Langley. “We need people who have an awesome personality; who have the high-five potential; and who can really help these guys up on the pedestal they deserve to be on.” The golf season wrapped-up recently and bowling is set to start in October. Barker says the athletes are eager to get started with a new activity. Webster says she

thinks sports like rhythmic gymnastics and snowshoeing would be great in 100 Mile House. “It would be nice to have one more winter and one more summer [sport]. It’s so great for the athletes if they can find a niche and something to excel at.

“For volunteers, I haven’t come across a volunteer yet that doesn’t feel inspired and feel it’s really rewarding to get involved.” Barker, whose son, Ryan, is one of the Special Olympics athletes in 100 Mile House, agrees.

“It helps them experience something they normally wouldn’t have a chance to experience,” Barker says of the Special Olympics. “There’s nothing else in the community that enables them to do this. They gain a huge amount of pride and

self-esteem in what they do. “To see the smile on the faces of the athletes, and when I get an e-mail saying someone is going to nationals or somebody is going to a qualifier, it’s very rewarding and very exciting.”

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Carriage driver Tom Jennings, left, Alaina Van Osch and Eliane Wanner-Van Osch are on the wagon, yet to be decorated, that will be trotting along Birch and Cedar avenues in 100 Mile House from 10 a.m. until noon on Sept. 13. It will be part of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum District awareness event, and passengers will be handing out cookies to passers-by.

SOUTH CARIBOO RECREATION REFERENDUM The South Cariboo Recreation Referendum is taking place on Saturday, September 7. We want to make sure you have all the information you need, to make an informed decision before you head to the polls.

Did You Know… Who will be affected by the changes? If the changes are made, rural area taxpayers within the South Cariboo Recreation boundary would begin paying for the soccer fields and Martin Exeter Hall Complex. Currently, only taxpayers within the District of 100 Mile House are currently contributing to the cost of these facilities. How much will the changes cost taxpayers? The proposed changes would result in a residential tax rate increase of about $20 per $100,000 of the assessed value of land and improvements. This is based on an increase to the current South Cariboo Recreation financial plan of $275,000 per year for capital improvements and operating costs of the soccer fields and Martin Exeter Hall Complex. The

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2012 residential tax rate is $42 per $100,000 and the changes would increase the tax rate to about $62 per $100,000. If approved, what will the additional funding be used for? The immediate priority for the funds will be operating costs for the soccer fields, estimated to be $61,000 per year, and for operating costs for Martin Exeter Hall Complex, estimated to be $50,000 per year. Additional funds, up to $165,000, per year will be allocated to reserves for future capital improvements to the Martin Exeter Hall Complex. Don't registration fees already cover the cost of sports and activities we sign up for? Fees paid to sports leagues or tickets purchased to attend theatre events often do not cover the full cost of delivering recreation services, particularly when large facilities are involved, such as the arena, soccer fields or Martin Exeter Hall Complex. At the South Cariboo Recreation Centre, about 50 percent of the cost to operate the facility is covered by taxpayers. When Can You Vote? Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these advance voting opportunities because there is lower

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voter turnout on these days and therefore less time spent waiting in line. Wednesday, Aug. 28 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Council Chambers, District of 100 Mile House Tuesday, Sept. 3 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Council Chambers, District of 100 Mile House General voting day is Saturday, Sept. 7 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Council Chambers, District of 100 Mile House 108 Mile Community Hall Forest Grove Community Hall Lone Butte Community Hall For further information about the South Cariboo Recreation Service, please contact the CRD's Manager of Community Services, Darron Campbell, at dcampbell@cariboord.bc.ca or 250-392-3351 or toll free 1-800-665-1636 or visit us online at cariboord.bc.ca. Enquiries specific to the referendum process should be sent to Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer, at 250-392-3351 or toll free 1-800-665-1636 or email ajohnston@cariboord.bc.ca.

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Powerex to pay Californians $750 million

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would be a “lifetime’s work” for the lawyers involved and a huge risk to B.C. taxpayers. Most of the cost of the payout consists of wiping out a $475-million debt California owes Powerex, plus interest, or else has already been carved out of Powerex profits. A remaining $100 million that must be found will come via the rate rider and will be overseen by the B.C. Utilities Commission, Bennett said. NDP energy critic John Horgan called it a “complete capitulation” when B.C. had a “strong hand” as a result of a string of U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rulings that had largely absolved Powerex of unfairly exploiting the energy crisis. Furthermore, he said it’s “absolute lunacy” for Bennett to claim the large payout won’t contribute to higher BC Hydro rates in the coming years and possibly cut into government dividends from BC Hydro at taxpayers’ expense. “The only place that can come from is ratepayers.” The NDP critic backed former energy minister Rich Coleman in February when the province was determined to fight on. Horgan said a reasonable settlement would have been to erase the amounts owed by California but not pay the $275 million in additional cash. He also dismissed suggestions from Powerex CEO Teresa

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BC Hydro’s electricity export arm has agreed to pay Californians $750 million to settle accusations it overcharged during the state’s energy crisis of 2000/01 and avoid the risk of a much higher court-ordered penalty. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said the settlement by Powerex won’t drive up electricity rates in British Columbia, although part of the payment will be recouped from a five per cent rate rider that already applies to Hydro customers. He maintains BC Hydro did nothing wrong in the years when other power sellers manipulated energy prices to California amid rolling blackouts, triggering lawsuits for refunds from dozens of sellers, including Powerex. However, he says fighting on could have been much more expensive because U.S. regulators already partly ruled against the targeted utilities in a blanket judgment. Powerex faced a possible $3.2-billion penalty if it lost, Bennett said, and that would have come after years of fighting in U.S. courts, stacking up $125 million a year in interest and a projected legal bill of $50 million. The minister said he’s “not happy” but noted the payout works out to 12 cents on the dollar of what BC Hydro may have paid out. “We could duke this out,” he said, adding it

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The board of the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association asks that you consider voting in favour of the upcoming recreation bylaw change on Saturday, September 7th. The current bylaw is only able to fund the arena, curling rink and ball fields, facilities which are used by people from all over the South Cariboo. By broadening the definition of the recreation bylaw, the CRD will be able to help fund more facilities and programs beyond these three, a move we see as very positive for the community as a whole. There has been some misinformation given out around town. We would like to make sure people know their facts before voting: 1. The District cannot sub contract the soccer field maintenance unless they have no staff to do the work, even if an independent contractor may cost less. This is built into the collective bargaining agreement for District employees. 2. The bylaw could raise up to another $300k annually. The immediate priorities with the additional funding are to help with the $61k in annual costs for the soccer fields, and to pay for much-needed capital upgrades at Martin Exeter Hall. Once the capital upgrades are done, the Hall will only require about $40k/yr to operate. The entire amount raised with this bylaw change is NOT only for these two facilities. It’s not just about the soccer fields and Martin Exeter Hall. 3. The change to the bylaw will mean that ALL types of recreation and arts/culture facilities & activities could potentially receive funding. It’s not about just the soccer fields and the Hall. The cost for this change is about $20 per $100,000 of assessed property value. For a house valued at $300k, this would equate to $60 per year, or $5 per month. 4. People in the South Cariboo do vote for their CRD directors, and both the District & CRD representatives sit on a Joint Committee to address issues that affect the entire South Cariboo. This is not a plan thought up by the District of 100 Mile House - it is the result of 3 years of meetings and discussions between the CRD and the District on how best to fund facilities and programs throughout the area. We believe this change is vitally important to the entire South Cariboo. Without recreational and arts/culture facilities, there are fewer enticements for new families and professionals such as doctors to move into the area. Growing our population should be a priority, and these types of facilities will help convince people to choose the South Cariboo. Approximately 85% of local soccer players and 65% of attendees at Martin Exeter Hall events live outside the District of 100 Mile House. These are but two venues used by people from all over the South Cariboo. It makes no sense that the District should pay 100% of the costs for these facilities just because they happen to fall within town boundaries. We believe that all residents of the South Cariboo should share the costs more fairly, as is already done for the arena, curling rink and ball fields. 100 Mile Soccer provides a sport program for over 400 children each year, and we have a thriving youth referee program. Our volunteers are wonderful, and put in many hours coaching and mentoring young players. We have an amazing soccer facility, and we have already hosted a Provincial Championship. In 2011, this event brought many out of town teams to our area, and introduced more people to the South Cariboo. Future events will do the same, but only if we keep and maintain the facilities and venues already in place, and if we look to fund other recreation and arts activities. Please vote YES to the Recreation Bylaw change. Sincerely, The Board of the 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association

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Mark McMillan: ‘It’s about good times’

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Business Association fundraiser is nearly sold out and takes place at the Watch Lake Community Hall on Sept. 14, starting at 5 p.m. “It’s about good times,” says organizer Mark McMillan.

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It’s almost time to saddle up for the 14th Annual Cariboo Country Night. The Watch Lake/ Green Lake Resort, Guest Ranch and

A number of entertainers are expected to hit the stage, including The Hanson Family, Ernie Doyle and Leslie Ross, as well as cowboy poet Rae-Lee Fraser. Admission is $25 per person and it includes a

steak dinner. “The entertainers get together on stage and basically have a jam session,” says McMillan, who’s been involved every year. “That’s when the dance starts. The musi-

cians are incredible – they can pick each other’s stuff up and just go with it. It turns into a really fun evening.” For information, contact 250-456-2425 or visit cariboovacations. com.

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On Aug. 14, the power failed in 70 Mile House and both sides of Green Lake, but the power was not affected along Highway 97 and the 71 Mile subdivision. Just after 1 p.m., a truck working on the paving of North Bonaparte Road hit a support wire on one of the hydro poles, and the pole fell into a pond at the side of the road. At the time, the BC Hydro crew from 100 Mile House was working on another problem, so it was delayed. It was late afternoon when they began work in 70 Mile and the power was finally restored just before 11 p.m. Poker tournament The 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) will hold a poker tournament on Sept. 14 at the 70 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at noon and play starts at 1 p.m. Lunch and supper are

available for $5 each. For more information or to register, call Vic at 250-456-2321 Bingo back Bingo returns for another season. The first game is on Sept. 12 at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC), 2545 N. Bonaparte Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.

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More than $700 raised for local Mixed Up Mutts Society

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The Mixed Up Mutts Society did better than expected at a recent Doggy Fashion Show Fundraiser, taking in $742.50 at the event, which also included a silent auction and donations from the public. Organizer Mandy Wright says the support from the community and the crowd gathered outside Andre’s Electronic Experts in 100 Mile House for the event on Aug. 24 was “absolutely incredible.” Mixed Up Mutts is a shelter that

rescues stray or unwanted dogs, rehabilitates them, and tries to find them a new home. In fact, one of the dogs awarded with “Most Creative” costume at Saturday’s Fashion Show came from Mixed Up Mutts. Natalie Cox of 108 Mile Ranch dressed Hugo in blue and her dog, Roxy, in pink and attached a variety of outdoor gear to them for their strut down the runway. “It’s nothing like I ever imagined would happen,” Wright says of the community’s response.

“Walking down the street with a dog, I have people coming out stores going, ‘Oh my God, is that so-and-so?’ We know people are following us [on Facebook] and we’re thankful. It’s amazing.” She adds most of the money raised will more than likely be used to pay vet bills. “We do have a running tab at the vet clinic. There are always things going on at the vet. Vaccines, spades, neuters.... “We don’t normally come out very far ahead. Any extra costs are coming out of any extra money we can raise.”

SMAC news SMAC will hold a general meeting on Sept. 11 at the centre, starting at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Fire department news The 70MHVFD will hold a fire practice on Sept. 9. Anyone wanting to attend can meet at the fire hall on Willow Road at 10:30 a.m. Meat draw The Dusty Rose Pub held a meat draw with proceeds going to SMAC, and it raised $82.75. Genealogy meeting If you are interested in family trees, consider attending a meeting of the South Cariboo Genealogy Group. The first meeting of the season will be held Sept. 17 at the 100 Mile House Branch Library. The meeting begins at 1 p.m.

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Randy Brodoway doesn’t sugar-coat it: “It sucks.” The president of the South Cariboo Rodeo Club (SCRC) is referring to attracting sponsors ahead of the upcoming, inaugural bull-riding event at the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair in 100 Mile House, Sept. 7-8. “We’re getting no support. We have a couple businesses in town who believe in us, but the community is not standing behind it.” With $20,000 in prize money up for grabs and the top 20 riders in the British Columbia Professional Bull Riders Association looking to claim it, Brodoway is eager to line up more sponsors for the event, which is expected to draw a good number of people to the area. “People don’t realize what it’s bringing to this community and what can arise from it. [Businesses] all want it, but they don’t want to pay to have it here. They want the business, but they don’t want to support it.” The two-day event at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club arena will feature 40 bull rides each day.

The bulls will be stocked by Diamond D Rodeo Bulls out of 100 Mile House and C-Plus Rodeos from 150 Mile House. General admission is $15, $10 for students and $5 for seniors and children, and the wristbands can be purchased at the gate going into the parking lot. The bull-riding wristbands also include admission to the fall fair. Brodoway says he’s surprised by the response the Rodeo Club has received. “We’re showing something to the community they’ve never seen before. When you think about how many people go down to Armstrong and to the Coast, who go down to watch bull riding – they pay $25 a piece. You’re getting cheap entertainment at $15 – and that gets you into the fair.” The halftime show for the event is yet to be confirmed. Brodoway says there’s still some time for sponsors and volunteers to come forward. But as of now, the future of competitive bull riding in 100 Mile House is uncertain. “I want to thank the people that have stepped up and are supporting us. It’s appreciated. “We hope to see everybody out there.”

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Get ready for South Cariboo Fall Fair fun this weekend A sure sign of autumn approaching in 100 Mile House is the return of the ever-popular South Cariboo Community Fall Fair at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre (SCRC), Sept. 6-8. Event organizer Josh Dickerson says some fresh new activities and entertainment will be featured this year. Plenty of informative and interesting exhibits and demonstrations will showcase a variety of skills, crafts and talents, served up country-style in true fall-fair fashion. Folks may enter their own home-grown or handmade products, from sewing and knitting to painting and potting. They are also looking for canning and baking, and just about every other “country skill” you can think of.

For the first time, the entertainment package features bull riding at the Outrider’s Grounds, just behind the arena building where the main events take place. The bull riding admission is $15/adult; $10/ student or senior; and $5/six years and under, and are available at the gate. The bull riding wristband includes admission to the fall fair. Over at the SCRC, New Age Entertainment (NAE) has a great lineup of dance groups and local musicians booked. “Friday night is going to be an open jam, weather permitting,” says NAE’s Rob Fry. Dance groups include Cheralyn’s Polynesian Dance Studio and the StarStruck Dance Studio, he adds, while singers will include

2012 Cariboo Idol contestant Jillian Thomson and the Eclectica Choir. The Olde Tyme Coffin Dodgers will also perform and the Taoist Tai Chi club will demonstrate their martial art/ exercise program. Fry notes more acts are being accepted right up to the event, so e-mail info@cariboo radio.com if you have a talent to share. A pie-throwing fundraiser will see participants taking aim at the Hun City Hunnies by donation, and Dickerson says ribbons and token prizes will be awarded to the best Cariboo Fall Arrangements in the Outdoor Container Contest ($5 to enter). The KidZone will sport some all-new “bouncy castle” activities, including the Rat

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Race and Princess Castle, as well as last year’s hit, the Bungee Slide. They’ll be set up inside the arena, he notes, to make it easier for parents to enjoy the vendor booths while watching their children and staying sheltered from the weather. Outside, Two Sisters Burgers and Sugar Shack will provide various tasty meals and snacks, and the indoor arena concession, and food vendors with other tempting sweets (such as fudge and cotton candy), will also cater to hungry fair patrons. Central GM and Central RV will have recreational vehicles on show in the parking lot, and the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre and the Interlakes Cattlebelles will have their food booth and information on display. Admission to the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair is $5/adults; $10/weekend pass; seniors and students/$2; children under age six are free; or otherwise entry for all ages is free by showing a valid Bull Riding wristband. Registered fall fair entries are to be dropped off at the rec. centre on Sept. 5, Dickerson adds. For more information, call 250-395-1353, visit www.100milefallfair. com or pick up a fall fair booklet at participating locations in 100 Mile.

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With the South Cariboo Fall Fair in 100 Mile House taking place Sept. 6-8 everyone is carefully watching the weather. Flower beds and vegetable patches are being covered every night to protect the Fall Fair entries because it would only take one frosty night to dash one’s hopes of a blue ribbon. Recipes are being tested and tasted to get just the right pie or cake, and knitting needles and crochet hooks have been madly clicking for months creating a fabulous article for display and a ribbon at the fair. Sewing machines have been whirring and table saws have been buzzing, getting a unique project ready to enter into the competition. Photos are being taken and pictures have been painted all in the hopes of taking home a prize. Everyone is

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Fuchsias are among the flowers Forest Grove gardeners are guarding from frost, so the delicate flowers can be entered in the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair.

getting organized and geared up for the big challenge. Legion karaoke The Forest Grove Legion is always a busy place and Aug. 23 was no exception. It was karaoke night and everyone was in fine voice. Those who didn’t get up to sing were on the dance floor. People took their turns in the limelight, singing their favourite songs and having a laugh or two. Paul Whitehead got up and belted out a number and Walter Jenke was seated centre stage at one point and serenaded. Karaoke will be back at the Legion for this year’s Halloween dance. Family picnic

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In the night sky directly above, Cygnus (The Swan) points his route southwest down the Milky Way, fleeing before the advancing season. Hawkins Lake picnic The Hawkins Lake Volunteer Firefighters Association held its annual picnic and fundraiser at the home of Bob and Fran Campbell on Aug.4. Association president Peter Thomson said about 130 people enjoyed the event, a particularly good turnout given the weather warnings posted for that day. Continued on A23

A potluck family picnic was held in the back yard of the Legion on Aug. 25 between noon and 5 p.m. There were free hamburgers and hotdogs and everyone who came brought a potluck dish to add to the picnic. The Legion ladies auxiliary brought desserts and, of course, Jill Hardcastle did face painting. All the children were treated to games, bubbles and colouring books. The weather was glorious and everyone had a great time. Support appreciated Legion president Jim Tindale thanks everyone who has helped make all of the events successful so far this year Jim says he hopes all of them will continue to support all the activities in the future. Look up When was the last time you stopped and took a look at the night sky? Unless it’s cloudy, the Cariboo night skies are

Correction In my last column, I made a few mistakes regarding the new Forest Grove playground equipment. Kelly Kelsey is the treasurer of the Forest Grove Community and Parent Advisory Council. The price of the playground equipment is more than $37,000 and there was still $7,000 left to raise. Fundraising will continue until all the money is in place.

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However, the storm co-operated by staying on the other side of the mountain until after the festivities. The friends and neighbours had their fun liberally spiced with hamburgers and hotdogs cooked by Harvey Ostroff, Tim Wasilieff, Ray Mattick, Phil Kline and Ted Clarke. The burgers and dogs were served with chili, beans, salads and dessert goodies brought by the good women of Hawkins Lake. The ‘Slip and Slide’ served up hilarity for “children of all ages,” says Peter. This was a strip of vapour barrier on a bed of fine wood chips laid down Campbell’s hill and then lubricated with water from the fire truck. The chips were sculpted into a track, helping the sliders keep “in the groove” as they demonstrated their best moves to the cheers of onlookers. Peter said the association cleared $1,250 on the day, much of which will go towards replacement of their current tender (tanker truck) and rapid response truck.

Blackwater River strain in May. Fish of that strain tend to be aggressive feeders, which hunt throughout the day in shallow foreshore waters for smaller fish and large insects. Flick a dragonfly nymph in toward shore and hold on to your hat. Bobbs Lake got 10,000 kokanee this spring, and will receive 10,000 rainbows of the Pennask strain this fall. Pennask are mid-water feeders with Chironomids and water fleas their main dish. They prefer deep open water, are most active in the evenings, and are known for their fighting and acrobatics. Howard, Lorin and Paddy lakes have also received significant stocks. For more information, check out www. gofishbc.com.

Mahood roads Mahood Lake residents are pleased with the new culvert installed in the road leading into the settlement. The original stream pass dated from the original construction of the road. Made of logs, it had rotted away leaving a dangerous void in the road. The new culvert is wide and floored with stones to permit fish to migrate under the road. The gravelling of bare sections on the road to the Mahood Lake Provincial Park and settlement should have started by the time you read this. The crush prepared for this job is said to be “sharp,” so keep an eye on your tires.

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Fresh fighters in 100 Mile House Local boxers score mixed results in Kelowna fight card

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Fight fans in the South Cariboo will be happy to know the Zeus Fight Science Boxing and Fitness gym, which opened on Exeter Road in 100 Mile House last November, has a number of new young fighters donning the gloves and stepping in the ring to compete. Most recently, three boxers – Brandon Balbirnie, 14, Michael Montgomery, 17, and Kaleigh Bullerwell, 26, – fought on a card organized by the Madkatz Boxing Club at Rutland Centennial Hall in Kelowna on Aug. 24. Bullerwell (2-0) defeated Anna Michalska via TKO in round 2. Karn Brar defeated Montgomery (0-1) via unanimous decision and Beau Smith defeated Balbirnie (1-1) by technical knockout in third round. “[Balbirnie] was in against probably the guy to beat in his division,” says coach Kelly Ricketts of Zeus Fight Science. “And it’s only his second fight. “He stepped up the competition level big time. He fought a really good fight against this guy.” In round 2, Smith hit Balbirnie with a hard right hand that drew a lot of blood from his nose. Balbirnie continued to fight, but the contest was stopped midway through the third. “They were concerned about the blood,” Ricketts says, adding he thought the referee should have let his fighter continue. “When it’s really lopsided, maybe [stop the fight]. But, when you’re head-to-head with each other, throwing bombs, as far as I’m concerned, you let them go. Let the decision be on

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The South Cariboo Rodeo Club is hosting its inaugural bullriding event, featuring the top 20 competitors in the British Columbia Professional Bull Riders Association taking on some of the best bulls in the country. The white-knuckle action takes place at the Outriders Grounds behind the arena in 100 Mile, Sept. 7-8. General admission is $15, $10 for students and $5 for seniors and children, and the wristbands can be purchased at the gate. The wristbands also include admission to the South Cariboo Community Fall Fair.

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Boxer Brandon Balbirnie, 14, of 100 Mile House hit the punching bag during a training session at Zeus Fight Science Boxing and Fitness on Aug. 26. Balbirnie now has a 1-1 record and working hard to better his win/loss standing.

the scorecard.” Balbirnie says he made a few mistakes by dropping his hands a little too early, but he notes in the future, he wants a rematch with Smith, who fights out of Gibsons’ Sunshine Coast Boxing Club. “It was a really good fight. “He was very hard to hit because he would just keep punching and punching and punching. He didn’t stop. “I had to go in there, intercept the flurry of punches, and kind of find a way to get in every time.” Bullerwell’s fight was fastpaced early on, which would

have been hard to keep it up through three rounds, she says. “But, after [her opponent’s] first standing eight count, I decided I wasn’t going to let up.... I knew if I stayed relentless, it wouldn’t go the three rounds.” Bullerwell started training with Ricketts in November. She enjoys boxing partly because of the dedication it requires, she adds. “You have a couple weeks where you’re incredibly focused on this particular goal. It’s a scary thing stepping into that ring. “You have confidence on

one hand that you’ve been training hard and your coach has prepared you. On the other hand, you have that healthy fear of the unknown. “It’s a huge accomplishment. Win or lose.” That’s the way Ricketts sees Montgomery’s first competitive match. He says his boxer fought a great fight, but he made some mistakes common of novice fighters, like burning up too much energy too early in the match. “Nerves get to you. The whole thing is very energizing, and at the same time, very draining. “The crowd’s roaring, the

place is sold out.... I should have paid more attention to the mental aspect of the game to help him prepare.” Ricketts has been involved in competitive boxing since 1983 and has found success at the national level – both as a coach and a fighter. Zeus Fight Science is open to young and old, men and women, those with aspirations to fight or those who just want to train like boxers. A number of club members attended the fights in Kelowna, Ricketts says. “This is a family. I refer to it often as ‘Zeus family’.... We support each other.”

Rough rounds for golfer at provincial tourney

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It wasn’t a pretty three days for Lynden Jeffrey at the 2013 Juvenile Boys and Girls’ Championship. However, the 16-year-old golfer from 108 Mile Ranch is looking to

put that tournament behind him and has his sights set on the Cariboo Open, which goes at the 108 Golf Resort, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. “It was not my week. I didn’t play good at all,” Jeffrey says of the Juvenile Championship at the Crown Isle Golf Resort in Courtenay

(Aug. 20-22). He finished 25 strokes over par after three rounds and tied for 54th place. “It was my fault. I didn’t go prepared. I didn’t practice as much as I should have before I went. I wasn’t

hitting fairways ... nothing was going well for me.” The boys’ side saw more than 100 junior golfers in the field. Jeffrey says he was looking for a top 15 finish. Alex Francois of Burnaby won the Continued on A28

The 100 Mile House Wranglers will be hosting the Kamloops Storm for its only preseason home game on Sept. 11. It will be an opportunity for hometown fans to get a look at the Wranglers in their new uniforms. Warmups are at 6:30 p.m. and the puck drops at 7. Admission to the game is $20, which includes a souvenir T-shirt emblazoned with the Wranglers logo in the foreground and a large “Admit One” ticket in the background. Folks must be wearing the T-shirt to get into the game.

Hockey TRYOUTS The Lac la Hache Tomahawks men’s hockey team is holding tryouts for the 2013/14 Central Interior Hockey League at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Williams Lake. Tryouts will be held during the evening on Sept. 7, 8, 11, 17 and 18. For more information, call Eva Navrot at 250392-2498.

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Gymkhana season winds down

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The 100 Mile & District Outriders Club wound up its gymkhana season on Aug. 25 with a good turnout of competitors for the last of the four competitions this summer. Gymkhanas were held in May, June, July and August and the competitors earned five, four, three, two and one points for first-, second-, third-, fourthand fifth-place finishes in each of the events during the season. These points not only determined who finished on top of the individual gymkhanas, but the total points gained throughout the season also determined the year-end champions in each category. Peewee Kassidy Kalinski of 100 Mile House (100)

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These happy folks were the winners of the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club’s gymkhana season’s year-end awards. They earned points during the four gymkhana events this summer and garnered the best totals.

won the Aug. 25 event and also won the yearend award. Julia Walsh of Williams Lake (WL) was second on Aug. 25. Junior Kennedy Kalinski (100) won the Aug. 25 event and also captured

the year-end award. Luke Walsh (WL) was second on Aug. 25. Intermediate Nicky Sigouin (100) won the Aug. 25 event. Raven Gentry (100) was second on Aug. 25, and she also took home the year-end award.

Senior Tiffany Pincott from Buffalo Creek (BC) won the Aug. 25 event. Tanya Johnson (BC) was second on Aug. 25 and also won the yearend award. Carolyn Walsh (WL) was third on Aug. 25

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first, second and third respectively. Case says it was a very tight competition throughout the 36 holes. “I was one up going into the 18th on Sunday and held onto the lead.” Noting she shot 138 over the two-day event,

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Twenty-nine golfers hit the links at the 108 Golf Resort for the twoday 108 Ladies 2013 Club Championship on Aug. 24-25. When it was all said and done, Deb Case was the overall low-gross winner and Kathy Reid was overall low-net winner. After day 1, Case and Cathy Waite were tied for top spot, having both shot an 88, while

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Jack Benny Dennis Gunn (WL) won the Aug. 25 event. Lorne Gentry (100) took second on Aug. 25 and also earned the year-end award. Rita Pincott (BC) was third on Aug. 25. Tracey Gentry was second in the year-end standings. Tracy Kalinski was third in the year-end standings. After the awards were handed out, this year’s gymkhana organizer Dawnna Robertson told everyone she was not going to be able to run the gymkhanas next season because she is working full-time and part-time jobs. Robertson added she is also competing in reining and is on the British Columbia Barrel Racing Association circuit. Noting these activities would use up most

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“[The weekend] went very well. I was with a great group of ladies who were very relaxed and I felt relaxed, too. I tied my very best game I’ve ever played out there.” As for the best weap-

ons in her bag, Reid says it was her driver and her putter was “pretty good, too.” Waite scored the only eagle in the tournament. Matsuda made two birdies on Saturday and two more on Sunday. Case made one birdie each

day. Annie McKave also knocked a birdie each day. Judy Scarrow and Janet Roux made one on Saturday. Patsy Wilkinson hit one Sunday and so did Wendy Foster. The golfers were grouped in three flights and closest-to-the-pin

(KP) and long-drive competitions were also part of the action. Saturday’s KP winners were Case (first flight) and Pauline Weigelt (second flight). Sunday’s KP winners were Matsuda (first flight), Corrine French (second flight) and Foster (third flight). Saturday’s long-drive winners were Matsuda (first flight), Ann Pinkney (second flight) Weigelt (third flight). Long-drive winners on Sunday were Scarrow

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of her spare time, Robertson said she would still help on the days of the gymkhanas, but other people have to step up to do the organizing and look for sponsorships to keep the events running next year. “The call is out for more help, or it may be dropped. I just don’t have the time to do it on my own; I’ll do what I can, but I just don’t have time to go knocking on doors for sponsorship.” Folks are interested in organizing and running the gymkhanas next year can contact Robertson at 250-706-4370.

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Close to 30 women participated in the 108 Ladies Golf Championship at the 108 Golf Resort, Aug. 24-25. On Saturday, Sharon Claassen kept an eye on her drive off No. 1, while Ann Pinkney and Corinne French watched from behind the tee box.

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Athletes medal at BC Senior Games

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A number of athletes from the South Cariboo Region joined the approximately 3,500 participants in Kamloops, Aug. 20-24, for the 2013 BC Seniors Games, an annual multisport event for people aged 55 and older hosted by different communities each year. Competitors from the North Central region of the province – Zone 9, which includes the 100 Mile House area, – earned 124 medals,

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tournament. Francois shot -8, and was one of three golfers to finish under par. Although it was a disappointing few days of golf for Jeffrey, he was pleased with his putting throughout the second round on Aug. 21.

including 52 gold, 43 silver and 29 bronze. One of the bronze medals belongs to Bev Iverson, 76, of 108 Mile Ranch, which she earned in shot put. “I had a good time. That’s the main thing.” She competed in a number of track-andfield events, including 500-metre speed walking and the 200- and 100-metre dash. “I improved in all of them. There was a lot of competition in my age group. “The younger people are not coming, but the older people are still coming.” Ruth Leblanc of 108 Mile Ranch and her partner Mick Jackman took home a bronze medal in mixed-doubles darts in the 65-and-older group. Leblanc says the experience was excellent. “This is my first medal, but not my first time at the Seniors Games. We’re trying to

promote darts in [the 100 Mile House] area, but it’s a hard job.” Leblanc runs dart competitions out of the 100 Mile House and Forest Grove Legions. Bill Graham of 100 Mile House played in a golf event for participants aged 70-74. Andy Christopher of Canim Lake played in the aged 65-and-older ice hockey event. Kitty Carroll of Sheridan Lake, Marion Mickelsen and Rob

Magnusson and Rose Magnusson of Lone Butte took home a silver medal in carpet bowling. Neil Endacott and Cy White, from 100 Mile House, teamed up for cribbage, which saw close to 100 players. “We didn’t have very good cards, so we didn’t do very well,” Endacott says. “We ended up in ninth place of the nine teams in our flight. That’s just the way it

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“I wasn’t playing good, but everything within 10 feet was dropping. That definitely lowered my score a bit. The putter saved me on the second day.” It was Jeffrey’s first time playing the Crown Isle Golf Resort. “It’s unbelievably nice Parts of it were challenging. You really need to draw or fade the ball really well. You needed to be able to manoeuvre the ball.” He won’t be competing for prizes at the Cariboo Open, but he is hoping for a lower number on his scorecard. “I’m hoping to play good. I’m practising everyday until then. I’m just going out there without high expectations and to play the best I can and get in a good placing.”

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Local gardeners with extra produce in their plots, and the general public through non-perishable donations, are being asked to help with this food crisis. Children, youth and families are challenged daily in having enough to eat, especially nutritious food. For more information, or to donate, please contact Rusty Martin Loaves and Fishes 250-395-2708 Sylvia Peniuk 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre 250-395-4093 Debbra Williams Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre 250-395-5155 Margaret Perry Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre 778-482-2216

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Lost & Found LOST: “Louie” a black & grey tabby from Forest Grove area on Aug. 25th. Distinctive tigerlike markings. Please call 250397-2833 if you find him.

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Career Opportunities SOTA Instruments, a Natural Health Company in Penticton BC, is growing and looking for motivated, hard-working, positive individuals to join our team. Candidates should be driven, lively and most importantly committed to providing unsurpassed service to our customers. Learn more about us, the position and how to apply: www.sota.com/pdf/cs.pdf

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS w/ AIR Req. for DH Manufacturing, Houston BC. BC & Alberta routes to be determined based on experience. Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Benefits After 3 Mos. Apply with resume & abstract by emailing: dhmnfg@gmail.com

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Employment Business Opportunities ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co DJ Business For Sale! $8,500 includes all equipment for DJing. Serious enquiries only. Call 1 (250)992-2362 EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Some “ Work at Home” advertisements as well as some advertisements that appear to offer jobs usually sell information manuals and directions.

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. CARPENTER/ CARPENTER HELPER to start ASAP, wage depending on experience. Driver’s licence and reliable truck/car is mandatory. Email: info@most-wanted.ca

Mr Otto Glass is urgently looking to hire a full time assistant m/f to help with all aspects of repairing or replacing windshields and all other automotive glass parts. Must be hard working, able to work with minimal supervision, able to receive directions well. Training provided. Must have valid drivers license and a good eye for quality. Please drop resume off in person 483 B Alder Ave., 100 Mile House (behind Super Save Gas) or email to: mrotto@shawcable.com

FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to onsite foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. GUEST Ranch is searching for a fulltime, live-in Assistant Ranch Manager. Qualifications: fluent English & German, excellent knowledge of horses. To apply call 250395-3017 or email redwillow.bc@gmail.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.

Ofce Support P/T Receptionist required. Integrated Elements Wellness Clinic 116475 Birch Ave. S. Drop off resumes Tues or Thurs only

Trades, Technical GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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Eldorado Log Hauling Ltd. Williams Lake, BC has an immediate position for a Licensed Commercial Mechanic with a Commercial Inspection Ticket. Logging Truck experience would be an asset but not necessary. We Offer An Excellent Benefit Package & Competitive Wages. A drivers abstract will be requested at point of hire. Resumes may be faxed to: (1)250-392-3504 or e-mail to: eldoent@telus.net

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportuniƟes for conƟnuous growth and development? As a Silviculture Forester and member of the BC Woodlands team in Williams Lake, you will be accountable for planning and direcƟng silviculture acƟviƟes to achieve our free growing reforestaƟon obligaƟons. Primary responsibiliƟes include implemenƟng safe, environmentally responsible, cost eīecƟve and quality silviculture programs while meeƟng all internal and legislated reporƟng requirements. Tolko oīers an uncompromising focus on safety performance, compeƟƟve compensaƟon packages, sustainable business pracƟces, a progressive environment and we are an industry leader in world markets.

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WRANGLER RENTALS LTD. is now recruiting Excavator Operators. Rig experience an asset. Camp jobs, day rates, health benefits & steady work rain or shine. Contact Monika 780-980-1331 or email resume: monika@wranglerrentals.com.

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

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For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us. • Ranch Hand • Realtor Assistant • Carpenter • Carpenter Helpers/Labourers • Processor Operators • Feller Buncher Operator • Certified Fallers (Fort St. John camp job) • Home Care Support • Care Aide • Caregiver • Delivery Driver • Servers • Kitchen Help • Waitress • Baker • Resort Manager

• Chambermaid • Front Desk /Laundry • Typesetting and Design • Graphic Designer (Log Homes) • Electronic Sales/Computer Tech. (Staples) • Security Officer • Ranch/Farm Hand (1 Hr. NW of Clinton) • Refinish Technician (Automotive) • Auto Body Technician • Auto Technician • Collision Technician • Detailer/Wash Bay Person • Licensed Hair Stylist • On Call Bus Drivers

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 • 808 ALPINE AVE.

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

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Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

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. 1-877-987-1420 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 The SPCA needs 2 to 3 phone volunteers to answer the emergency line. Suits retired or semi-retired individuals. Also, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-3955303 and leave a message. *WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individuals that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of undesirable situations; i.e. selling to animal testing labs or in the case of horses, the slaughter house. Contact the SPCA at 250-395-5303 for information on successfully placing your pet in the right kind of home. Leave a message and a volunteer will get back to you.

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

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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Drywall LAC LA HACHE Drywall Services Prices to suit - top work to boot

John Paterson 250-396-7615

Fireplaces ANTIQUE Wood Stove and Oven for sale, Western Foundry Company Limited Wingham Ontario, 1902, asking $5,500; pictures available on request, email ‘antiquestoveforsale@gmail.com’ includes water reservoir, 6 cooking ‘elements’ warming drawer, thermostat; cast iron, black and silver; located in 70 Mile House. 604-461-2987

Painting & Decorating CARIBOO PAINTING SERVICES and repairs. Residential and commercial. Fully insured. Chris 250-644-4033.

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Misc. Wanted

Call the experts at

Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Merchandise for Sale

Firearms WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Misc. Wanted

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS Please call

NORM WILCOX

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Firewood/Fuel

Misc. for Sale

Garage Sales

Feed & Hay GOOD quality hay: barn stored, small round bales, $35 each, delivery available. 250396-4129. HUNGRY VALLEY HAY: Grass rounds for free feeding horses, $40. Grass/Alfalfa mixed rounds for horses, $40. Cow quality round bales, approx. $100/ton. All baled and stored dry. 250-395-3539. QUALITY grass/hay mixed: Square bales, barn stored, no rain. Delivery available. 250397-2378.

Livestock Sheep & Goat Auction September 14th @ 11:30 AM 4071 McLean Rd. Quesnel All LiveStock must be in on Friday September 13th. All Sheep must be tagged. Please Consign Early. Phone BC Auctions (250)992-2459 or (250)983-1239

• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements

250-395-2311 982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

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100 MILE: Moving sale. Sat. Sept. 7 from 8-4 at 5999 Horse Lake Rd. (The Lost Lagoon). No early birds! 108 RANCH: Moving sale. Sat. Sept. 7 from 8:30 - 3 at 5064 Kincum Rd. Lge. screen TV, furniture, tools, toys, household goods. 108 RANCH: Sat. Sept.7 from 9-2 at 4744 Kitwanga Dr. Misc. household & sport items, utility trailer, snowblower, snowmobile and more! CANIM LAKE: Sat. Sept. 7 from 9-4 at 3771 Canim-Hendrix Rd. Household items to give away including kitchen appliances, water & baseboard heaters, wood stoves, plus much more - ALL FREE! Bring tools for removal.

FLEA MARKET EVERY FRIDAY

at the 108 Mall 10am - 4pm To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144 LAC LA HACHE: Full house estate sale. Sat. Sept. 7 from 8 -1 at 5743 Timothy Lake Rd. 250-396-4191. LAC LA HACHE: Sat. Sept. 7 from 9-3 at 3616 Forbes Rd. Rain or shine! Misc. household, table/chairs, oak swivel bar stools, oak mouldings/trim, lg. quantity of used carpeting.

Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

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Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

SHERIDAN LAKE: Fri. & Sat. Sept. 6 & 7 from 8-? on Powell Rd., follow signs from Hwy. 24 to West. Sheridan Lk Rd.

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Pets & Livestock

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Custom Homes • Remodeling

Heavy Duty Machinery

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. RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

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LEGAL firewood: Bulk quantities available. Call for info: 250-459-2145

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ 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

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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.

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10 TIPS TO A GREAT SALE! 1. Place your advertisement for 2 weeks in our classified section. 2. Call friends and neighbours to see if they’d like to do a sale together. The bigger the selection, the more customers you’ll have. 3. Give yourself a couple of days to get organized. 4. Gather boxes, newspapers, and bags to use during the sale to package purchases. 5. Set your dates and times. The first and middle of the month are paydays for many people. 6. Take the time to clean up your items… products will sell better when they look “taken care of.” 7. Make the most of your display by setting up in a visible area such as the front yard, the driveway or near the curb. Don’t tuck yourself and your merchandise in a dark garage. 8. Label everything for sale with tape. Price it so you might consider buying it for yourself. 9. Before the sale, go to the bank. Get plenty of small bills and change to have on-hand. Keep a calculator handy for quick adding. 10. Be an entrepreneur. Make extra money by selling canned sodas, lemonade, etc., to shoppers. If you have kids, have them do this! In the Pinkney Complex on Horse Lake Road in 100 Mile House

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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Townhouses

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cottages / Cabins

Homes for Rent

Recreational/Sale

1 BDRM furnished condo on Canim Lake. Clean, quiet, N/S, N/P, util. incl. Ref. req’d. Avail. Sept. 15 - June 15/2014. $650/m. 250-397-2243.

$700/MTH, plus utilities,w/d. Cute, warm, well insulated, 1 bedroom cabin, perfect for mature adult and a pet. Cabin is 530 sq.ft. Large new view windows with view of Green Lake and sunsets in winter. Small view in summer. 1 acre fenced. Beautiful neighbourhood. Green Lake access, 3 min walk. 604-807-4558

6298 MOOSE POINT DRIVE, across from Watch Lake Access, 2 bdrm house, gas fireplace, electric baseboard heaters, w/d, insulated hobby shop. $795/mth. 250-456-7503.

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.

1 BDRM studio apt., downtown 100 Mile. Single person, NS, NP. Utilities included. $600/mon. 250-395-3085. 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 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. RETAIL area: 44’x54’ with overhead door at 750 Exeter Road. 250-397-2182.

Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BDRM duplex, On school bus route. N/S, refs req. $650. 250-791-6383. LARGE 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. 250-397-0128.

Homes for Rent 1 BDRM waterfront house: furnished, utilities inc. No pets. $650/mon. 250-395-4455. 2 bd 1 bth Home in CLINTON Bright, Large lot, wood stove, $625/mth. Call 604-461-1555 2 BDRM plus loft, small home on 108. Close to airport. Ref. req. Avail. Oct. 1st. $650/mon. 250-791-5787. 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, 1&1/2 bath. Self contained 1 bdrm, 1 bath suite on lower floor included. Fenced yard. Few minutes from 100 Mile on school bus route. $1200/mon plus utilities. Call 250-395-3253. 3 BEDROOM: beautiful log home with large shop, with lake view. $1,100 a month. 250-397-2036. 4 BDRM, 2 bath house on Eagle Creek Rd. Appl. incl. Pasture avail. Ref. Req. Avail. Oct. 1st. $800/mon. 250-397-2351.

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BRIDGE LAKE Waterfront, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1.5 acres mobile home. D/W, W/D. N/S, ref’s req’d. $625. 1-403-703-8361.

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Suites, Upper

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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.

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and YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. There’s a FOOD CRISIS in 100 Mile House.

The South Cariboo Food Security Committee has put out a plea for food donations to support the hungry families and individuals in need this summer. Local gardeners with extra produce in their plots, and the general public through non-perishable donations, are being asked to help with this food crisis. Children, youth and families are challenged daily in having enough to eat, especially nutritious food.

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Wildlife Act amendments grow hunter recruitment Hunting is more accessible to both youth and first-time hunters due to regulatory amendments to the Wildlife Act earlier this year. The amendments benefit resident hunters through an expanded Youth Hunting Licence and a new Initiation Hunting Licence, both of which will be effective for the 2013/14 hunting season. The changes to the Youth Hunting Licence now make it available for youth – aged 10 to 17 years inclusive. Previously, the age range

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Harper government providing Canadian families with back-to-school tax relief • Students can claim a textbook amount of $65 for each month where they qualify for the full-time education amount or $20 for each part-time month. In addition to these tax credits mentioned above, students may be eligible for the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/ HST) credit – a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay. They may also claim a deduction for their moving expenses if they moved to study as a full-time student enrolled in a post-secondary program at a university, a college, or another educational institution. Students may be able to claim amounts for interest paid on their student loans and they may also be eligible to claim the public transit tax credit for the cost of their public transit passes for travel within Canada on public transit. For more information on tax credits and benefits for students, and other information specifically for students, go to www.cra.gc.ca/students on the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) website. The CRA encourages Canadians to take advantage of its safe, secure, and convenient electronic services to file their returns. In most cases, with direct deposit, individuals can receive their refund in as little as eight business days, compared to four to six weeks for a paper return.

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