100 Mile House Free Press, October 18, 2013

R SCARYTO? SWEE ff 50%o WE’EN

O ALL HALLE-UP K MA

CHECK OUT OUR HUGE ASSORTMENT OF

KID’S COSTUMES

Cariboo

Cariboo

Connector

Vol. 8 No. 1

• free distribution throughout The South Cariboo • OCTOBER 18, 2013

Consignment & Crafts OPEN: MON. – SAT. 10AM-4PM

in Downtown Lone Butte, Hwy 24 250-395-1010

96 Hwy 97

100 MILE REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

(Beside Tim Hortons)

100 Mile House, BC

250-395-3424 1-800-663-8426 bo o

Re a l Est ate C o

n ne

ct

i

!

Yo

on

ur

ri Ca

Website: www.100milerealty.com

CALL US FOR: Duct Cleaning Dryer Vent Cleaning Gas & Electric Furnace Service & Repairs Gas & Electric Furnace Replacements Gas & Electric Boiler Service & Repairs Gas Fireplace Maintenance & Repairs Water Heater Service, Repair & Replacement Water Softeners Water Filters Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems Appliance Service and Repairs

WE’RE HERE TO HELP! JOE SHAVER Licensed and Bonded Gasfitter

Shaver Comfort Solutions, Ltd.

Ph: 250-395-5344 www.shavercomfortsolutions.com Unser Techniker Spricht Deutsch.

ONE PERCENT REALTY

100 Mile House and Surrounding Area

Gaven Crites photo

Carter Richards had a look inside a firetruck, while 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue member Tom Szatmari looks on during a Fire Prevention Week event at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre in 100 Mile House on Oct. 10.

Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre celebrates National Fire Prevention Week On Oct. 10, the 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue fire truck visited the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC).

Fire chief Darrell Blades made a presentation on kitchen fire safety to the moms and dads at the Prenatal/Infant Toddler Group at 11 a.m. Children got to check out the fire truck and participated in fire safety activities.

All of the parents left with a free smoke detector donated by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue. Children got an activity book highlighting

fire safety, and there was a draw for seven kitchen fire extinguishers.

Cooking equipment is involved in roughly 150,000 home fires each year in Canada. Many of these fires start because people aren’t paying attention.

Kitchen safety checklist • Does a grown-up always pay attention to things that are cooking?

• Does a grown-up watch the stovetop when he or she is frying, grilling, or broiling food?

FULL MLS SERVICE www.realtor.ca List for less commission.

In the Red Caboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot

• If a grown-up must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, do they turn off the stove?

• Are things that can burn – dish towels, curtains, or paper – at least three feet away from the stove?

• Is the top of the stove clean – no spilled food, grease, paper or bags?

• Are pot handles turned in towards the back of the stove when a grown-up is cooking?

• Do children and pets stay out of the “kid free” zone (three feet from the stove) when a grown-up

is cooking?

• Are containers opened slowly after they are removed from the microwave, as hot steam escaping from the container can cause painful burns?

• Is the fire department’s emergency number near the phone?

• Does your family have working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan?

Check out www.sparky.org for more fire prevention information.

Checklist provided by the National Fire Protection Association.

There is still time to celebrate Christmas in your new home.

www.onepercentrealty.com

KATHY FIRTH Cell: 250-706-9776

Toll Free: 1-877-593-2276

Email: kathy@onepercentrealty.com

2

Friday, October 18, 2013 Cariboo Connector

www.100milefreepress.net

Water park group seeks online votes

“Don’t Dither, Call Diether”

Potential funding available for required lift station on Aviva

395-4042 250-395-4042 Call Rob for

Carole Rooney

the second of three Nov. 11 to 21. plest way to support the “We can’t build the Free Press qualifying rounds.

“We need people to water park. park without the lift “When I last counted keep voting once the “It’s such an easy station. Once the lift The 100 Mile House before voting was up, second round starts [on way – all we need is station is in, it’s just Waterpark Society was there were two minutes Monday]. We need to for people to log on downhill from there.” eagerly awaiting the to spare and we were in hit the voting hard right every morning for a The waterpark socifirst-round results of its 27th place.” from the beginning.” few seconds and vote. ety also has fundraising application to the Aviva Hughes encourages Each round sees 30 It can make a differ- T-shirts for sale for Community Fund folks to confirm that finalists selected (10 per ence between having $15 in child and youth award in the $100,000- status online for the budget category), and the lift station installed sizes. Contact Trishia at $150,000 category this second round at www. then those are narrowed in 2014, or not.”

250-791-6303 for purweek. avivacommunityfund. down to 30 finalists.

The total needed to chases, or visit www.

The results were due org/ideas/acf16807, and Judges score the build both the water facebook.com/groups/ to be posted online if the society did make finalists based on the park and a lift sta- 411304182232495 for prior to press time it, then keep voting to support shown, includ- tion required for the information.

(Oct. 17), for the first ensure they make it into ing the number of votes District of 100 Mile Hughes says young From second the Deskand of Pastor Cameron Johnston qualifying-round vot- the top 30 in the several other criHouse water service is families will often travel From the Desk of Pastor Cameron Johnston ing, which ended on and third qualifying teria, and choose the about $300,000, she to neighbouring comOct. 15. rounds. winners that will share explains. munities with water Waterpark projSecond round vot- the $1,000,000 Aviva Currently, the soci- parks, and then shop ect organizer Jamie ing runs between Oct. Community Fund. ety has raised $43,000 while they are there.

Hughes says she is con- 21 and Nov. 4, and the Hughes notes this for the water park, she “We need to make fident To: theyHeather, made it into third round goes from online voting is the simadds, and contractors our town more inviting each of followingads ads 100 Mile House Free Press Let me know the pricing for foron each of the the following To: Heather, 100 Mile House Free Press Let me know the pricingare board to donate to families and profestime and materials for sionals, so it can thrive LookingLooking at placing these these this week and and next.next.

Thanks at placing this week Thanks its construction. and grow and continue Another $40,000 is to be the place we call ContactContact Info: 250-267-1660 Bill to: MileMile House SDA Church Info: 250-267-1660 Bill100 to: 100 House SDA Church needed for the water home.” park components aside Gaven Crites time and the action is competitive, from the water lift staFree Press having fun and learning the game tion the Aviva prize are the goals. would potentially fund.

Beginner players and veteran There is no fee to participate in hoopsters are checking in for com- the co-ed games that run between 7 munity basketball at the 100 Mile and 9 p.m. on Mondays.

House Junior Secondary gym on Action tips off at 7 p.m. on Mondays.

Oct. 21 and the season goes until Organizers say adults and senior March. secondary school students are welFor more information, contact come, and although some of the Rick Barker at 250-395-3244 or Josh players have been playing a long Dickerson at 250-395-1353

Advertisement Advertisement

Hoopsters unite      

Remembrance…

    Beginning, Oct. 26, 3 PM Beginning, Oct. 26, 3 PM

A weekly Bible learning time for kids ages 4-12 A weekly Biblemusic, learning time games for kids ages 4-12 that featuring stories, and activities The 100 Mile Free Press is looking for pictures of your featuring music, stories, games and activities that help kids explore the amazing love of God. friends or lovedhelp oneskids whoexplore served the Canada duringlove warof God. amazing

 times in the Canadian Armed Forces.   The Free Press will honour all of our War Heroes who served to defend our land, Canada.  Our freedoms and rights that   we cherish, we owe to them. In recognition of them, we will publish their pictures in a Remembrance Day Supplement in our November          6, 2013 edition. Deadline for  submission of pictures is October 25, 2013. Photos must be            year to ensure submitted each room for new submissions.    We urge you to dig through those old photo  albums and bring your pictures and a brief 20  word history along with years of service to Ken Alexander, editor of the 100 Mile Free Press.

We can reproduce black & white or colour photos up to 8 1/2” x 11”. Please write name and phone number on back of each picture. Pictures can be picked up after November 12, 2013.

2 Columns by 4 inches Box 459, #3 Pinkney Complex 536 Horse Lake Road, 2 Columns by 4 inches 1 column by 5 inches 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

1 column by 5 inches

250-395-2219

CUSTOM HAULING and DELIVERIES

around 100 Mile House.

Furniture, boxes, anything that will fit in my van!

“PETS FIRST” ALL-CANADIAN PETS FIRST pet food is high quality and all natural. Delivered to your door.

ROB 250-395-4042 ROB 395-4042

We Serve

BAR SERVICE For All Special Occasions

For 100 Mile Call: 250-395-4855 or 250-395-7780

For 108 Mile Call: 250-791-5775 or 250-791-7323

Now Booking Weddings & Anniversary Parties!

OUR FILES ARE FULL OF

 Kids    Bible Club   

 Oct. 26, 3 PM Oct. 26, 3 PM A weekly Bible learning A time weekly Bibleages learning for kids 4-12 time for kids ages 4-12 featuring music, stories, featuring music, stories, games and activities that helpand kidsactivities explore the games that amazing of God. help kids love explore the amazing love of God. 

                                     100 Mile House  Seventh-Day  Adventist Church

FOTOS

If we covered your event, we have an extensive file of fotos and since we can only use a few in our

Connector The Cariboo

or

we have many more available for

REPRINTS in a variety of sizes.

Stop by to order at #3 536 Horse Lake Road, in the Pinkney Complex in 100 Mile House

DINNER&AUCTION

Plan Now To Attend The Famous 100 Mile Lions Club

Coming Saturday, Nov.2nd to the100 Mile Community Hall Doors Open 5:30pm • Dinner 6:30pm • Auction 7:30pm Admission $20 pp • Door Prize $500 in Chamber Bucks (must be present to win) Tickets available at Whimsey Gifts, Money Concepts and any 100 Mile Lions member

This is the 100 Mile Lions major fundraiser of the year.

All proceeds go toward local needs and charities

Cariboo Connector Friday, October 18, 2013

www.100milefreepress.net

South Cariboo Food Security Committee holds a gleaning

Nearly 800 pounds of vegetables harvested for vulnerable families

South Cariboo Theatre

250-395-7494 www.southcaribootheatre.ca THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

9.00

$

FRIDAY, OCT. 18 thru THURSDAY, OCT. 24 7pm Nightly • 7 & 9pm Friday, Oct. 18

GRAVITY

Ken Alexander

Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Basher Savage

Free Press staff

The South Cariboo Food Security Committee’s (SCFSC) first gleaning event at Paul and Cindy Whitehead’s farm near Forest Grove was a great success.

Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops from farmers’ fields, SCFSC chair Lisa De Paoli says, adding it is a community and work-centred activity – a social safety net for those in need.

On Oct. 3, an enthusiastic group of volunteers harvested 450 pounds of potatoes, 60 pounds of beets, 40 pounds of carrots, and 30 pounds of cabbage in just two hours.

Many thanks go to Whiteheads for donating extra produce from their garden to support vulnerable families throughout this winter.

Thanks also go to Rod and Ann Granger for providing storage in their root cellar.

Thanks are extended to all of the volunteers: Debbra Williams, Rod McDonald, Chris Pettman, Ava Pettman, Sylvia Peniuk, Noella Andrews, Bruce Madu, Gordon Hoglund, Mary Jeffery, Rusty Martin, and Cindy and Paul Whitehead.

We hope to have many more gleaning events next year, says SCFSC vice-chair Rita Giesbrecht.

The committee meets every second Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Please contact De

REGULAR ADMISSION

Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth... and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left.

But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

Sci-Fi Thriller • Rating: PG • Parents: Disturbing, offensive language • Length 1:30 Clip this coupon and bring it to South Cariboo Theatre for a $1.00 discount on the admission price.

Coupon must be original and must be for current movie playing. Photocopies not accepted.

Limit one coupon per person.

Chris Pettman photo

Several volunteers participated in the South Cariboo Food Security Committee’s first gleaning event at Paul and Cindy Whitehead’s farm near Forest Grove on Oct. 3. The enthusiastic group harvested close to 800 pounds of vegetables in two hours.

Paoli at 250-395-5155 or by e-mail at ldepaoli@ cariboofamily.org, or Giesbrecht at 250-7916631 or by e-mail at rita@chrisharris.com if you would like more information about the committee or are interested in joining.

The SCFSC is also interested in ideas about how the South Cariboo can create a sustainable food system for all, Giesbrecht adds.

Come in and meet local author

Katherine Gibson signing her book

It Was a Hard Pull

The Life of a Modern Pioneer

Fri., Oct. 25 • 12:00 - 2:30pm • NEW & USED BOOKS • CDs • AUDIO BOOKS • STATIONERY • JOURNALS • CALENDARS • DAY PLANNERS • & MORE

Take control of the snow...

Effortlessly.

Snow Throwers Starting at $ 99

749

#1 - 104 Birch Ave. 250.395.3195

SUPPORT YOUR INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE

info@nuthatchbooks.ca www.nuthatchbooks.ca

If You Currently Subscribe to

You Can NOW READ Full Page Views including ALL ADVERTISING!

“ON LINE”

100milefreepress.net

go online to or call 250-395-2219 and we will help you set up your online subscription.

#3 Pinkney Complex, 536 Horse Lake Road

“Performance Builds Our Business”

Horse Lake Road

FULL SERVICE FACILITY

Help celebrate our 150th Anniversary!

Oct. 26 • 10-3pm

CLINTON CRAFT FAIR

Clinton Memorial Hall

Sponsor: Communities in Bloom Contact Susan 250-459-2224

Oct. 26 • 9pm

HALLOWEEN DANCE Clinton Memorial Hall Sponsor: Royal Canadian Legion Br 194 Contact 250-459-2622

For more information please call 250-459-2261

250-395-4441

Products and Service you can TRUST

!

Oct. 31• 8pm

HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS

Reg Conn Memorial Park Put on by Clinton Volunteer Fire Dept.

Sponsor: 150/50 Committee

3

4

Friday, October 18, 2013 Cariboo Connector

www.100milefreepress.net

and the invite all kids to enter our

HALLOWEEN COLOURING CONTEST CLIP OUT AND BRING TO CANLAN OFFICE

K C I R T OR T A E TR

Name: _________________________ Phone Number: __________________ Age: ___ This contest is open to all kids from 4-12 years-old.

There are three categories: Ages 3-6 years-old, 7-9 years-old and 10-12 years-old with first and second place prizes in each category.

All entries must be dropped off at the Canlan office in the South Cariboo Rec. Centre during office hours. Deadline for entries is Friday October 25th at 5pm.

PRIZES IN ALL CATEGORIES!

Cariboo Connector Friday, October 18, 2013

So long, monkey

Lac la Hache Tomahawks score long-awaited win against Quesnel Kangaroos Gaven Crites Free Press

Phone: 250-791-5792 Cell: 250-609-0770 www.mrtcontracting.ca

Licensed - Fully Insured - References

Ellery Brigham of the Lac la Hache Tomahawks and Corey Petrie of the Quesnel Kangaroos let their fists fly in the third period of a Central Interior Hockey League game at the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena in Lac la Hache on Oct. 12.

Monika Paterson photo

Robin Gilbert back and had our top line together, and that made a big difference.”

Drew Rose scored first for Lac la Hache in the second period and Tyrell Dan scored the second goal shorthanded.

Navrot also applauded the “unbelievable” play of goaltender Willie Sellars, who made 30 saves on 32 +shots throughout the game at the Rolf Zeis Memorial Arena in Lac la Hache.

“He gave us a chance to win. All through the first and second period he made some great saves.”

The Tomahawks travel to meet the Smithers Steelheads on Saturday

It’s Small Business Week in Canada!

October* 20-26, 2013

BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW FOR THE OCTOBER 23rd ISSUE Receive a 2x4 ad space for just…

75

5

Log Home & Timber Frame - Renovations - Chinking - Additions - Roofs - Decks - Block Walls Start to finish - Interior & Exterior Call today for your FREE ESTIMATE

In the words of coach Al Navrot, the Lac la Hache Tomahawks shed a monkey off their back with a 6-2 victory over the Quesnel Kangaroos on Oct. 12.

The win is the first in 14 games for the senior men’s hockey team going back to last season.

“A lot of those games were one-goal games,” Navrot explains.

“We’d play well enough to win; we just had no luck. We were happy for sure to get a monkey off our back.”

Tied 2-2 midway through the third period, Lac la Hache’s Ellery Brigham and Quesnel’s Corey Petrie dropped their gloves for a fight and earned matching game misconduct penalties.

The fight seemed to energize the Tomahawks – or rattle that monkey some – and the goals started pouring in. Robin Gilbert, Kevin McNab, Donovan Nicholas and Wilfred Robbins all scored in the last 10 minutes of the third period putting the game out of reach for Quesnel.

“We just started pumping them in and Quesnel started taking penalties. We had

$

www.100milefreepress.net

00

*

Or choose a 3x4” ad for only $95*!

*plus HST & e-admin fee

Showcase your business… throughout the South Cariboo. CALL TODAY! Deadline Noon on Friday, October 18, 2013

For more info please call Martina, Heather or Chris at 250-395-2219

(Oct. 19). Then they’re off to play the Luckies in Houston the following day.

“We won’t have our strongest team, but we’ll have the numbers. It’s good because the younger guys will get a chance to deal with the pressure, which helps them develop.

“We want to build for the end of the year and the playoffs. That’s what our goal is.”

100 Mile Performing Arts Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, Oct. 21, 2013 at 5:30pm at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church

w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w Here’s what’s happening with w your Wranglers Hockey Team… w w w w w w w KAMLOOPS STORM VS w w WRANGLERS w w Breast Cancer Awareness Night w SPECIAL DRAW for 2 autographed w w PINK WRANGLERS JERSEYS w Pink Silicone Wristbands w w $3 minimum donation w Net proceeds to cancer research w Players will be wearing pink laces w w Game Time 7pm • Doors Open 5:30pm w w w w w SUMMERLAND STEAM VS w w WRANGLERS w w Game Time 12 noon • Doors Open 10:30am w $ $ w Adults 10 • Seniors (60+) & Students 8 w Kids 5 and under FREE w w w w w OCT. 25 Wranglers @ Kamloops w w OCT. 26 Wranglers @ N. Okanagan w w NOV. 1 Wranglers @ Kamloops w w NOV. 2 Sicamous vs Wranglers w w NOV. 3 Sicamous vs Wranglers w w NOV. 10 Wranglers @ Summerland w w This Wranglers Wrap Sponsored By: w w 250-395-2414 w HWY 97, 100 MILE HOUSE w w w w w w w w Cappuccino Bar & Bistro w 250-395-4644 • 150 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House w w Williams Lake and District w Credit Union w 2 95B Cariboo Hwy 97 v Coach House Square v 250-395-4094 w w w #5-575B Alder Ave, P.O. Box 10, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 w 250-395-7403 w w • All Games at the SC Rec Centre • w COME ON OUT AND BE A PART OF HISTORY! w Watch this weekly ad for more info w or phone 250-395-4344 w

WRAP

Next Home Games

FRI., OCT. 18

SUN., OCT. 20

–WRANGLERS SCHEDULE –

oose

w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w

6

Friday, October 18, 2013 Cariboo Connector

www.100milefreepress.net

Around the South Cariboo

Carole Rooney photo

Horton Ventures Inc. receptionist Connie Hansen, left, provided helpful information to Renee Wilkinson of 100 Mile House at the recent Community Employment Centre Open House. The various tables were packed with flyers and brochures for the many local job seekers who turned out.

Martina Dopf photo

Rob Johnson, mechanic at 100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts, reminds vehicle owners to have a winter service done on their vehicles, which should include checking the coolant, belts and block heater. And, of course, he says, have good winter tires installed before the first snow flies.

Susan Swann photo

Nancy McMinn demonstrated clay sculpture techniques, while the crowd mingled throughout the Clinton Art and Artisan Show on Oct. 4. The show was a Clinton 150/50 celebration event.

Chris Nickless photo

Pat Oldershaw sold some 100 Mile House Special Olympics raffle tickets at the 108 Mall on Oct. 12.

There are some great prizes, including a Diane Farrell-Adams painting, a Tom Bozzard hand-crafted jewelry box, an autographed Kevin Bieksa hockey stick, and the draw will be made on Nov. 26.

Heather Nelson photo

Local author Becky Citra couldn’t have been more pleased to sign her latest book for 11-year-old Dirk Berheul of Eagan Lake Resort at her book signing at Nuthatch Books on Oct. 10. Berheul has read all of Citra’s books and said he is looking forward to reading her first young adult/teen novel, If Only.

Did our Free Press photographer take YOUR picture? If you don’t see the picture you want, please come into the Free Press office as we have many more available for reprints.

Cariboo Connector Friday, October 18, 2013

www.100milefreepress.net

Flu Clinics slated

we’re turning things upside down by having a fall production.

Get your tickets now!

TickeTs $15 Available at Donex, Didi’s & Pharmasave

Ideal and unique solutions for: estate • property development • resorts • hotels • event photography • tourist attractions • restaurants • exhibitions • insurance documentation • unlimited possibilities • real

Friday, Oct. 25 • 7pm Saturday, Oct. 26 • 1pm Saturday, Oct. 26 • 7pm

Virtual 360˚photography interior/exterior still photography T: 250 395 0918 F: 250 396 7615 W: inexvirtual.com

E:

info@inexvirtual.com

Martin ExEtEr Hall

Prices in effect Oct. 18 - 24, 2013 Limits may be in effe ct.

While quantities las t.

See store for details .

169

ONLY

7

99ea.

ea.

Palmolive,

Nestlé Favourites

887 mL or

Hawkins Cheezies Snak-Pak

510g, 50’S

14 x 28g

Cadbury Mini Screme Eggs 231g, Assorted Fun Treats 297g, Caramilk Fun Treats 273g,

or Mr. Big Fun Treats

4

49 ea.

Ultra, 739 mL

Liquid Detergent

399 ea.

299g, 26’s

399

…is sponsoring this production of…

The return of the cool weather brings an increased threat of influenza, but help to avoid contracting the virus is available.

Flu shot clinics have returned to Pharmasave in 100 Mile House and will be offered today (Oct. 18) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and then again on Oct. 21 (9:30noon) and Oct. 30 (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Publicly-funded flu shots are available for those who qualify, and for anyone else, a re provided for a $19.99 fee.

Folks are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity and get a flu shot early, and in advance of the fast-approaching flu season.

For more information on who should get a flu shot, visit www. healthlinkbc.ca/ healthfiles/hfile12d. stm.

To find out if you are eligible for a free flu shot, talk to your health-care provider or call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1.

Pharmasave is located in the Cariboo Mall.

Monika Paterson

ea.

4

2/

ONLY

2 ea.

99

Pepsi 12x355 mL or Aquafina 12x500 mL (+applicable deposit)

ea.

Old Dutch Chips 180-200 g Limit of 3

Pharmasave Bathroom Tissue

With a couple of clicks, add your event today.

www.vicnews.com

2 or 3 Ply 8’s

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Your Community Drugstore ® Give them what they want. $10, $25, $50 or $100

250-395-2921 Cariboo Mall, Hwy 97, 100 Mile House

events there’s moreWonline »

Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid!!

The Seventh Annual

HALLOWEENTOWN IS COMING TO 100 MILE HOUSE ON THURSDAY, OCT. 31 …and don’t miss the

GIANT FIREWORKS SHOW at 7pm Bigger & Better!

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT at the SOUTH CARIBOO RECREATION CENTRE 5-9pm * Free Skating Party * Giant Bonfire * Refreshments * Colouring Contest With Prizes * PSO Haunted House * Candy For Kids * New PSO Creepy Zone Another community event sponsored by:

Free Press • CaribooRadio.Com • The Wolf Radio

Special thanks to Exeter Sporting Goods, Lakeland Veterinary Clinic, Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty, Tyler’s Paints, South Cariboo Dental Clinic, West Fraser, Williams Lake & Dist. Credit Union, Century Home Hardware, Centennial Law, Montane Forest Consultants, Horton Ventures, Tim Hortons, Pharmasave If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact the Chamber or Canlan

PSO Grads 2014

HAUNTED HOUSE Enter if you dare!

7

8

Friday, October 18, 2013 Cariboo Connector

www.100milefreepress.net

Do you have something you’d like to talk about?

Give us a call at 250-706-9611 or info@caribooradio.com

We’re ‘LIVE’ 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday!

WEEK OF OCT. 20 TO OCT. 26, 2013

Emergency Broadcast contact info 24-7 250-706-9611 24-7 volcanomittens@hotmail.com

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it’s important to know that someone close to you supports you no matter what. Don’t let self-doubt overwhelm you.

Others support you for a reason.

Weekly Interviews on CaribooRadio.Com

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Set your long-term goals and work hard to make them a reality, Taurus. Goals can help you stay on track and provide needed motivation when you hit rough patches.

Patty Morgan

Quesnel Visitor Info Centre Thursday Mornings 8:30am

Colene Hume

GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Gemini, even though you may not be getting all of the recognition you hoped at work, others are paying attention to your accomplishments. Just be a little patient.

CANCER - June 22/July 22 Romance could be heading in your direction, Cancer. If you are in a relationship, then that relationship might grow even stronger. Plan a romantic getaway soon.

LEO - July 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may want to keep some thoughts to yourself this week. Others may not be fond of you rocking the boat at this time, so let things settle down.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Surround yourself with people who can make you feel good and provide lots of support, Virgo. This week you may need all of the encouragement you can get.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Expect a self-esteem boost when you feel better about all of your options, Libra. Although you may not be in love with all of the possibilities, many are very appealing.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have an uncanny sense of imagination and your creativity will be strong this week. Share some of your ideas with a trusted friend or family member.

SC Chamber of Commerce Thursday Mornngs 10:30am

Colby O’Flynn

CLUES ACROSS 1. Pepsi is one 5. Kilocalorie (abbr.)

8. Canadian flyers 12. Bright fleshy seed covers 14. Exclamation of triumph 15. Dawn (Spanish) 16. Former Spanish currency 18. Illuminated 19. A benefit bestowed 20. Spanish beaches 21. Solid water 22. Baby flowers 23. Surrealistic comic strip 26. Uncontrollable tremors 30. Dapper 31. Ear shell 32. Russian river 33. #1 soup noodle brand 34. Relating to a tube 39. Air Reserve base (abbr.)

42. Relating to Deism 44. More dried-up 46. Pear-shaped vowels 47. Creator of 23 across 49. Leavened rum cake

50. “Much __ About Nothing” 51. Two-sided discussion 56. Snakelike fishes 57. Fold 58. Removed writing 59. Away from wind 60. Small time unit (abbr.)

61. Look at with fixed eyes 62. Former Soviet bloc 63. Vision organ 64. Three-banded Armadillo CLUES DOWN 1. “’Lil Abner” cartoonist Al 2. Pitcher Hershiser 3. Elvis’s daughter 4. Mt. Lebanon resort town 5. Islamic civil and religious leader (var. sp.)

6. Mexican American 7. A sideways pass 8. Bunny 9. Threatening rain 10. Where one abides 11. Ardent devotees 13. Not moving

17. Ghastly pale from distress 24. Midway between E and SE 25. Writing materials sellers 26. Even golf score 27. Fabric of camel or goat hair 28. Hide from police: on the ___ 29. Patti Hearst’s captors 35. Universal Standard Time (abbr.)

36. British thermal unit 37. Own (Scottish) 38. Digital display material 40. Fall back to a former state 41. Tom __, former LA mayor 42. Runs PCs 43. Wear away 44. Russian marten furs 45. Item used for 58 across 47. A Scottish Highlander 48. Rolls-__, luxury car 49. Jeff Bridges’ brother 52. Bay Area Transit Authority 53. As fast as can be done (abbr.)

54. Metric prefix for 10 to the 12th power 55. Frankenberg river

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There are many cosmic energies working in your corner, Sagittarius. You just need to be in tune with the changes that are happening all around you.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, anticipate confusion regarding your social life this week. This can grow into a stressful situation if you let it. Keep a level head and trust things will work out.

Solve the code to discover words related to cleaning.

Each number corresponds to a different letter.

(Hint: 22=i)

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, career concerns dominate your thoughts these next few days, but you have other things on your mind as well.

Devote ample time to all of your concerns.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, exotic thoughts creep into your head, but you have some mundane chores that need tending to as well.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 20 Tom Petty, Singer (63)

OCTOBER 24 B.D. Wong, Actor (53)

OCTOBER 21 Carrie Fisher, Actress (57)

OCTOBER 25 Adam Pascal, Singer/Actor (43)

OCTOBER 22 Jeff Goldblum, Actor (61)

OCTOBER 26 Antonio Pierce, Athlete (35)

OCTOBER 23 Ang Lee, Director (60)

FOR PUZZLE ANSWERS: See the October 23 FREE PRESS

CheCk Out this PROPeRty! Quit.

Before your time runs out.Quit.

Before your time runs out.

4894 STEWART Rd. Walk to Sepa and 108 Mile Lakes, golf course and beach, Fenced yard, large sun deck.

Wood, N/G and electric heat! $224,900 MLS#N231198 Rob Read rread.onepercent@hotmail.com Ph: 250-609-2657 Fax: 250-791-5722

www.onepercentrealty.com

One Percent Realty Ltd.

www.mls.ca

100 Mile House

SPCA Quesnel Branch Tuesday Mornings 10am

If you dIdn’t read thIs wednesday’s here are just a few of the many stories you missed…

Council discusses pot production Gold rush trail advocates seek funding Interlakes community bands together resource rush ‘leaves treaties behind’ rCMP kept busy with multiple motor vehicle incidents Crd approves development fee waivers aIds in africa expert to speak uBCM supports four-year terms Church celebrating 30 years ski members embrace winter Local golfer hit the ball strong at national tourney soccer Park paid for Local drivers talk about life on the drag racing circuit

suBsCrIBe today

and get all the news, sports, community events, features, commercial news and more!

or visit us online at www.100milefreepress.net

250-395-2219

#2 Pinkney Complex, 536 Horse Lake Road, PO Box 459, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Fax: 250-395-3939 mail@100milefreepress.net

100 MileConnector House Free Friday, Press October Friday, October 18, 2013 Cariboo 18, 2013

www.100milefreepress.net www.100milefreepress.net 9

Your community. Your classifieds.

250.395.2219 fax 250.395.3939 email classiďƒžeds@100milefreepress.net Travel

Employment

Employment

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Travel

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Fireplaces

Pets

Misc. Wanted

Homes for Rent

Steel Fabricators, Iron Workers, Millwrights, Pipe Fitters, and Welders Timber West Mill Construction is currently hiring experienced Steel Fabricators, Iron Workers, Millwrights, Pipe Fitters, and Welders Resumes accepted by fax (250) 964-0222 or e-mail info@timberwestmc.com

!0,0*(0,1!'.*1 (../+

FREE KITTENS to good homes. SPCA will pay for half spaying. Ph. 250-395-2729.

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL Best Rates. 1.800.663.1818 century-plaza.com

We Are Expanding Our Team!

PARTS MANAGER

Employment 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.

EXPERIENCED Barista needed at One Another . A Coffee House. Ph. Keith 250-7068561.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT KITCHEN MANAGER. Sushi and Noodle Japanese restaurant operated by MSSN Food Service Corp. in 100 Mile House, BC is looking for a fulltime kitchen manager. This is a permanent, full time 40hrs/week position at 6-441 Alder Ave, 100 Mile House, BC. Min. Education: High School or higher. Employment requirements: 1-2 years in Japanese restaurant with cooking and kitchen managing experience; speak, read and write English; food safe education. Salary is $18.00 per hour.

Kitchen Manager Duties: Food quality control; making and developing all sauces; cooking complete Japanese cuisine; manage all fish products and ordering; training new kitchen staff; scheduling of kitchen staff; developing new menu; maintain high standards or health and safety in the kitchen; keep track of inventory; basic bookkeeping in kitchen expenses. Send resume to: mseocanada@gmail.com or phone 250-395-2020. Contact: Michael Seo.

Prince George

Services

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Parts Manager will manage the parts and Inventory function of the Branch operation.

Therapy Groups

Duties include, but are not limited to: • Ensure stock levels will support equip. in the field • Develop and maintain relationships with customers. • Ensure that the Parts and Inventory function delivers quality & exceeds customer needs. • Promote the sale of parts. • Develop annual objectives for the Parts and Inventory function • Ensure company plans and programs are carried out by Parts Department. • Ensure that activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE standards and SMS company policies and processes.

QualiďŹ cations: • Post-secondary education with 5 - 7 years parts and inventory management exp.

Any combo of education and exp.may be considered. • Strong knowledge of the Komatsu product line and the products SMS currently service is an asset. • Exc. managerial skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry logistic and manufacturing issues.

QualiďŹ ed applicants are invited to submit their resumĂŠ quoting reference number PM-12320-10102013 and position title to: Email: bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax: (1)604.888.9699

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

Meet Thursdays, 8 pm 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

Financial Services 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 Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

1-855-653-5450

/0./+1 /0)(, 1 $ $$$1- 1 ) +0-/+1 +(* /1 ,, 1 /-,/.

' && '%&'$ % ' &" $'# "' " # $' ' # #% ' &%' #%$"' $#% ' &%' #%$"' %# ' && ' &%'%

' "$$ & $ ' $#%' !!! ! !!!' ' % ' % &&"' && ' ' &# ' " # $ ' ' "& $

## 1 1 #" " 1 !#

"--/ ./* 0+)-1 0% 0 / +/0* 1)'1(,-)0..

/0) 0-)/+-- %'

$ && && &1 /-,/. %0,0*(0,%'.* (../+ 0 '' %0

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofoors.com

1.877.835.6670

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. “2013 hay available.� Phone early a.m. & evenings. Deliveries available (250)398-2805 QUALITY grass/hay mixed: Square bales, barn stored, no rain. Delivery available. 250397-2378.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances KENMORE WASHER & DRYER , five years old. Excellent cond. $300 obo. Ph. 250-3954223.

Food Products ORGANIC beef by the side (150-180 lbs.). $3.50 lb . cut & wrapped. Katrin 250-791-9233

Firewood/Fuel TED SAWYER: Firewood for sale. 250-395-3951

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Misc. for Sale 4- ARCTIC CLAW snow tires, 215/70R14 on GM Rims. 6 months old. $250.00. Ph. 250395-2699.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER Get the best price for your SILVER COINS • Sat. 9am-1pm 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House 250-395-2826 Closed Oct. 22-Nov. 12

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 BDRM renovated apt. clean, quiet, avail. now N/S, N/P, refs req. $600/mo + util. 250-3953691

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

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

Call 250-397-2041 for details.

SPACIOUS 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile. $700/mon.

250-395-2550.

Mobile Homes & Pads MOBILE pad for rent #38 at Park Dr. Estates. Available immediately. 250-395-3268.

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

FREE to good ranch: one male miniature donkey, 7 yrs. old, uncut. 250-395-3816.

WANTED: 2 WHEEL, one speed bike for a 9 year old boy. Ph. 250-395-0229.

OLDER 2 BDRM, 1 bath mobile with wood stove, on natural 10 acres, lots of room for outbuildings and animals, 15 minutes from 100 Mile. $700/mo. 604-430-6070.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Livestock

100 MILE House (Sundials) 3 bdrm twnhse. NS, NP. $600-$650. 250-395-6576 2-3 BEDROOM house for rent, in town. $1000.00/ month. Ref. req. Avail. Nov. 1. Ph. 250395-2335 or 250-395-0467.

3 BDRM mobile home in Bridge Lake area on 14 acres with horse barn & shop, all fenced. Good water, short driveway on plowed road..

Lake view. All appliances incl. plus dishwasher. $600/mon obo neg. Call Frank 1-604854-4635.Renovated.

4 BDRM fully renovated home in 108 Ranch. 3 full baths, new HE N.G. heating, fenced yard, double garage, storage shed, view. Ref. Req. $1200/mon.

Ph. 250-791-5538.

4 BEDROOM: 2 bath, Horse Lake view, lg. garage, close to 100 Mile, big yard. $1,300/ month. 250-395-3906 or cell; 250-706-3906 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.

CUTE & clean 2bed - w/d, furnace & wood stove. remodelled unit at the 103. $550 avail immed. 250706-3212

RIDGE VIEW ESTATE 108 Mile Ranch. Spacious 2 bedroom home, fridge, stove. Attached garage. Ground maintenance incl. $795.00/mo. ph.

250-791-6644.

TOP HALF of newer house.

93 Mile. 3 large bdrms, ensuite, beautiful oak kitchen, infloor heating, 5 appl., window coverings, includes utilities. $875/mos. Ph. 250-459-7771.

Rooms for Rent FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED room, share kitchen living room,Non smokers only.Ph. 250-395-8488.

Storage Locked storage for motorcycle, quad, boat, downtown 100 Mile. Ph. 250-395-8488.

Career Opportunities

l Like working close to home! www.localwork.ca blackpress.ca â—ž metroland.com

This is the Catch Great Deals!

DINNER&AUCTION

Plan Now To Attend The Famous 100 Mile Lions Club

100 Mile Lions From ďŹ shing rods to oat tubes, major fundraiser aluminum boats to canoes. of the year.

Just look in the Free Press Coming Saturday, Nov.2nd to the100 Mile Community Hall ClassiďŹ ed Section!

All proceeds go

Doors Open 5:30pm • Dinner 6:30pm • Auction 7:30pm Admission $20 pp • Door Prize $500 in Chamber Bucks (must be present to win) Tickets available at Whimsey Gifts, Money Concepts and any 100 Mile Lions member

toward local needs and charities

250-395-2219

www.100milefreepress.net 10 www.100milefreepress.net

Connector Cariboo

WEBSITE: www.100milefreepress.net EMAIL: mail@100milefreepress.net

#3-536 PInkney Complex Horse Lake Road Box 459 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0

250-395-2219 FAX: 250-395-3939 Office Hours: 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY ADVERTISING DEADLINES Display Ads: Tuesday, noon Classified Display ads: Monday, 4 pm Classified Word Ads: Monday, 2 pm

ia INDEX IN BRIEF: Family Announcements Community Announcements Employment Service Guide Pets For Sale/Wanted Real Estate Rentals Automotive Legals

Advertisements should be read on the first publication date. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion.

NO CASH REFUNDS AGREEMENT: It is agreed by any display or classified advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION: Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry, place of origin, or age unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT: Copyright and/ or property rights subsist in all editorial, photographic and advertising content appearing in any edition of the 100 Mile Free Press. Permission to reproduce wholly or in any part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or technical process in a publication, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

NO ADVERTISING ITEM WILL BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.

ON THE WEB:

Rentals

Transportation

Storage

Scrap Car Removal

LOTS of outside storage spaces, 3 mins. from downtown 100 Mile. For Motor Homes, trailers, campers, boats. Attendent on premisses, lighted, guard dog security. Very reasonable rates. Ph. 250-7066807 Eves

FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP*

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 2000 Honda Civic, 213,000 km. 4 door, standard . Summer and New set of winter tires. $3,500. Ph. 250-3953876.

2004 Nissan Centra only 87,000km. $5,900, obo. Phone Dave 250-395-1372.

“The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”

100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd. 250-395-1141

Toll Free: 1-877-395-1133

100mileautoparts@telus.net *Certain restrictions apply. Call for details

Trucks & Vans

Classifieds Get Results!

2008 FORD 1 ton pickup, 4x4 with new front end. White, crew cab, V8, standard. $6,000 OBO. Please call 250395-0229.

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALES CRAFT/FLEA market, Oct.26 at Lone Butte Community Hall, 10-2. Early birds welcome.

Concession by Psalm 23 Society.

www.100milefreepress.net

FLEA MARKET EVERY FRIDAY

at the 108 Mall 10am - 4pm To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144

Where is your trash going?

Here’s a list of where you can recycle certain items.

Used beverage containers Refund at the store where they were purchased, or Gold Trail Recycling at 720 Sollows Cres., 100 Mile House Those containers can also be donated to charitable organizations.

Paint and empty paint cans Gold Trail Recycling at 720 Sollows Cres., 100 Mile House Used motor oil, filters and containers Petro-Canada Bulk Sales at 380 Exeter Road, 100 Mile House Lac la Hache Super Service on Highway 97 Lead-acid vehicle batteries Gold Trail Recycling at 720 Sollows Cres., 100 Mile House Cariboo Supply & Marine at 880 Alpine.

Tires Big O Tires, 699 Alder, 100 Mile House Sunrise Ford Sales 872 Alpine Rd., 100 Mile House Kal Tire on Highway 97, 100 Mile House Outdated or unused medications Donex Pharmacy, 145 South Birch, 100 Mile House Pharmasave in the Cariboo Mall, 100 Mile House Save-On-Foods in the Coach House Square, 100 Mile House Cell phones and rechargeable batteries Pharmasave in the Cariboo Mall, 100 Mile House Electronics, computers, monitors Hodgson Freightways, 99 MacKenzie Ave. North, Williams Lake Solvents, flammable liquids, gasoline and pesticides Central Cariboo Disposal Services, 100-5101 Frizzi Rd., Williams Lake

The First Step Toward A More Healthy Environment

Recycling

IT’S UP TO YOU!

Friday, October 2013 Cariboo Friday, October 18, 201318,100 Mile House Connector Free Press

Smoking, kitchen fires leading causes of blazes

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Completion of BC Hydro’s smart meter program has coincided with a continued decline in electrical fires in the province, according to a new analysis of records from the B.C. Office of the Fire Commissioner.

Surrey fire chief Len Garis has been tracking residential fire statistics since 2010, for his work as adjunct professor of criminology at the University of the Fraser Valley. After successfully pushing for a 2006 law allowing fire departments to find indoor marijuana grow operations by their electrical usage, Garis has continued to assess the effects of BC Hydro’s smart grid program on preventing fires.

Adding another year of fire statistics, from June 2012 to June 2013, shows a continued decline in electrical fires, including those related to illegal electrical bypasses and hot grow lamps found to be connected with illegal marijuana growing.

Garis noted the data show electrical fires of all sorts account for only a small part of all structure fires in British Columbia. Out of 1,801 total residential fires in the latest year available, 150 were found to be caused by electrical discharge. That’s a 12.3 per cent decline since 2011,

Evan Seal/Black Press

Forget smart meters, check your smoke detector, says Surrey fire chief Len Garis. Nearly 80 per cent of people who die in fires don’t have a working smoke alarm. The total number of smart meter-related fires in British Columbia remains at zero.

when the smart meter program began.

The reports show that over three years, only one fire originated on an exterior wall, ignited by an electrical panel board. That was in 2011, before smart meter installation began.

There have been no fires attributed to the meter program, with 1.8 million wireless meters installed.

Fires caused by illegal meter bypasses dropped from eight in 2011 to six in 2012 to only three in 2013. BC Hydro has

reported that installers located and removed illegal bypasses around the province as part of the smart meter program, and also replaced 1,200 meter bases found to be faulty.

Garis said the results clearly show people should not worry about their electrical meters, and pay attention to by far the largest sources of house fires: cooking and smoking.

The statistics show that cooking-related fires are on the increase, even as total residential fires

have declined in B.C. Of 1,998 total fires reported in 2011, 575 were ignited by cooking equipment.

In 2013, total fires declined to 1,801, but the number of cooking fires rose to 621.

Fires caused by smoking declined by 11 per cent for 2013, but there were still 302 fires ignited by smoking materials.

Garis said the statistic of most concern is that 79 per cent of people who died in fires, whatever the source, were in a home without a working smoke detector.

FireSmart property this fall When the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it’s a signal to begin fall yard cleanup.

When cleaning up your yard this year, take time to assess how FireSmart your property is by consulting the Home Owners FireSmart Manual at www.embc. gov.bc.ca/ofc/interface/pdf/ homeowner-firesmart.pdf.

A wildfire can produce sparks or burning debris that can travel up to two kilometres ahead of the fire. If you live in or near a wildland-urban interface area, you can lower the risk these sparks or debris can pose to your home by ensuring that the three priority zones identified in the FireSmart Manual have been maintained.

To begin with, remove fuels from the first 10 metres around your home. This includes dead grass and leaves as well as overhanging branches.

If you are going to plant shrubs or trees in this zone, consider deciduous trees because they burn less readily than coniferous trees. For example, aspen, poplar and birch all have very low flammability rates.

From 10 to 30 metres, you can reduce fuels by thinning and pruning so combustion will not be supported. Space the trees so the crowns (tops) of individual trees are three to six metres apart.

Fires spreads more easily uphill, so it is important to extend the

second priority zone precautions farther on downhill slopes.

The third priority zone, from 30 to 100 metres around your home, should have the trees and shrubs thinned so that if a fire occurs it will be of lower intensity. Reducing the fuel will also provide a zone that is safer for fire crews to work from.

Properly preparing your home and community doesn’t guarantee that you will not incur fire damage, but it does reduce the risks. These are simple steps that anyone can take to create a more FireSmart home, community or business site. But for these actions to be effective, they must be maintained.

Cariboo Connector Friday, October 18, 2013

Protect yourself, get immunized

In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention, according to Interior Health (IH).

When most people are vaccinated for a disease, it makes it harder for that disease to spread from person to person.

When people stop immunizing, diseases come back and that becomes especially risky for those who may be more vulnerable, such as young children, seniors, and people with certain medical conditions or compromised immune systems.

“This year, we saw an increase in cases of whooping cough (pertussis) here in Interior Health and some parts of our province experienced significant outbreaks,” says Dr. Rob Parker, IH medical health officer. “This is an important reminder that we need to keep our immunization rates high to help prevent outbreaks like this from happening.

“Vaccines don’t just prevent diseases; they also reduce the possibility of serious complications or death associated with vaccinepreventable diseases.

Mumps, measles, and rubella viruses can lead to potentially deadly complications like pneumonia and encephalitis.

Whooping cough and meningitis C bacteria can cause brain damage or death,” explained Dr. Parker. “The main side-effects associated with getting vaccines are minor and temporary, such as a sore arm or

Get cted! ne Con

mild fever. The likelihood of having a serious side-effect from a vaccine is extremely small.

The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks.”

Factual vaccine information can help people make informed decisions about their health and the health of their families, Dr. Parker says, adding it is important to make sure you get vaccine information from reliable and credible sources.

The ImmunizeBC website (www.immu nizeBC.ca), or local public health nurse are excellent sources of information about vaccinations.

Authorities in the blue pages of your telephone directory.

• Check the Interior Health website at: w w w.interiorhealth.

c a / Yo u r H e a l t h / Immunization/Pages/ default.aspx.

Visit ImmunizeBC’s website at: http://immu nizebc.ca.

www.100milefreepress.net

11

l

Find the right candidate here...

1-855-678-7833 blackpress.ca ◾ metroland.com

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Find, browse, share and favourite WKH EHVW Á\HUV ZLWK RXU QHZ Á\HU YLHZLQJ H[SHULHQFH

Flyers, coupons deals and money saving tips all in one place!

For more information: • Call your local public health centre.

• To find a health centre near you, use IH’s online search tool atwww.interiorhealth. ca/FindUs/_layouts/FindUs/ By.aspx?type=Location.

Health centres are also listed under Health

in this week’s New contests, money savings tips, top grocery deals and more in our QHZ VDYLQJV FRPPXQLW\

View your favourite flyer items in detail, then add them to our new VKRSSLQJ OLVW IHDWXUH and print!

@saveca

facebook.com/savedotca

Just a note to all men and their spouses:

DO yOu NeeD sOmeONe TO TaLk TO aBOuT yOur

Below The Belt

If you are having an issue

FATHER, SON ‘FEELING THE RUSH

BELOW THE BELT

issues?

Plus stories on: •Plan identifies snowmobiles sharing space with ATVs •Police report details 100 Mile incidents •Fall and winter car care tips •The Wranglers: Giving everything, every night • On point: target shooting a popular pastime • Grads planning haunted forest - scary fun • Christmas shoeboxes sought

there is help!

oma r ncer er is ymph L e c r c e n s c n a n i a n C t k a C er Ca Hodg i l d tate C orecta erticul icular omies hn’s itis • Pros • Col • Div • Test • Blad • Non • Ost • Cro • Col

250 791-9235

Please contact us at:

250 791-5540

Connector Cariboo

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

250 791-6616

CENTENNIAL LAW Lawyers & Notaries Public Douglas E. Dent, Caroline Plant* & Chris Dunsmore Proudly providing legal services to the Cariboo

PO Box 2169, #1 - 241 Birch Ave. Telephone: 250-395-1080 Fax: 250-395-1088 (across from Fields) ded@centenniallaw.com 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

Wir sprechen deutsch Nous parlons français *Maternity Leave

Here’s a great way to connect your business with your customers…

BUSINESS DIRECTORY $ Here’s a great way to connect your business with your customers… .92 per issue

BUSINESS DIRECTORY $ .92 per issue

ONLY 15

Minimum 12 insertions. No copy changes allowed.

ONLY 15

Cariboo Pet Crematorium Est. 1997

Compassionate Caring for your best friend

Hand Crafted Urns complete with name plate

250-395-3330 Private or Group

RAINER’S HEALTH HOUSE Rainer’s Cell: 250-395-9421 • Email: apm_canada@shaw.ca

Rainer Meyer European trained and certified therapist

Massage / Acupuncture / Facial Acupuncture / Atlas Therapy Body-Energy-Treatment / Hot Stone Massage • Lymph Drainage (Dr. Vodder Certified) - ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS -

Minimum 12 insertions. No copy changes allowed.

Just call Martina, Heather or Chris to get full coverage in the South Cariboo

250-395-2219

4927 Gloinnzun Dr., 108 Mile Ranch • Ph: 250-791-5663

Ingrid’s Foot Care

Ingrid’s Cell: 250-609-4094 • Email: ingridsfootcare@shaw.ca

• Foot Care • Foot Massage • Ingrown Toenail Treatment • Corn & Wart Treatment • Reflexology Gift Certificates Available

House Calls

www.apmcanada.com

12

Friday, October 18, 2013 Cariboo Connector

www.100milefreepress.net

Alan Shaver

We’re now

consulting with one of TRU’s biggest influencers:

YOU.

President and Vice-Chancellor

T

hompson Rivers University. This place, this idea, this access point to excellence is something to which we are both connected – and that is why I am asking you to join me in shaping its future.

We have started the process to determine TRU’s Strategic Priorities for the next five years.

Until Dec. 31st, we will be reaching out to thousands of people, close to home and in the far reaches of the globe, to get their thoughts.

Now, I’d like to get your thoughts. Please fill out the survey we have prepared, at tru.ca/strategicpriorities.ca.

There will be other opportunities to share your thoughts, and our website will keep you apprised of all the important dates and updates.

MC118212

Let’s start shaping the TRU of tomorrow.

Let’s do it together.

tru.ca/strategicpriorities