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The Williams Lake Rustlers Rugby Football Club got a big moral and monetary boost with a visit from Team Canada rugby greats Kayla Moleschi and Jake Ilnicki.

While in town for the holidays, the two connected with their old friends and mentors for the annual snow game, lent their support to the rugby club by donating Team Canada jerseys and volunteered their time at the annual Polar Bear Swim, which is hosted by the Williams Lake clubs.

“We want to be here for youth rugby,” Moleschi said at the swim of why the two gave so much of their time to the local club, despite their hectic schedules.

“We want to show the young players that we believe in them as much as they believe in us –– plus, it’s always fun to watch people jump in ice cold water.”

Both Moleschi and Ilnicki have had memorable seasons touring the globe with the women’s and men’s Team Canada rugby clubs.

“It’s a crazy experience. Sometimes I have to pull myself back to take it all in,” Moleschi said.

The duo currently train at the Team Canada rugby facility on Vancouver Island six days a week.

In the New Year Moleschi will travel with her team for games in Brazil, Hong Kong, London and Amsterdam. She is also setting her sights on the 2016 Olympics as rugby will be hosted for the first time during the Games.

For his part, Ilnicki says his first year as a rookie has been “amazing” and he is waiting to hear whether he’ll be playing in France or New Zealand in 2014.

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Timber Kings airs on HGTV Canada Angie Mindus Staff Writer The highly-anticipated reality show Timber Kings aired its first episode on HGTV Canada much to everyone’s excitement last Sunday evening.

The new docureality show, centred around the crew and challenging work projects undertaken by the Williams Lake company Pioneer Log Homes, has been in the works for three years now.

But for the man behind Pioneer, the show is really the culmination of a lifetime love affair with log homes and the next logical step in securing his company’s legacy.

“We went after it –– we pursued this,” Pioneer Log Homes founder Bryan Reid Sr. said of the new show, which was selected out of more than 200 pilot projects.

“We knew this was the next step in the process for us.”

Reid Sr.’s journey began as a young boy growing up in Williams Lake with five brothers and a sister, spending much of his time alongside his stepfather, Bert Chevigny,s and little brother André work-

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Bryan Reid Sr. of Pioneer Log Homes is thrilled about his company being featured in a new docu-reality show called Timber Kings. ing a trapline from Williams Lake to Lac La Hache.

It was there, on those long walks in the forest with André and overnight stays in trappers’ cabins that Reid Sr. developed a passion for log homes.

“If those cabins hadn’t been there we would have perished,” he said. “I was fascinated by how you could be freezing cold one minute, then get to a cabin, start a fire and be sitting there nice and warm a half

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Later on, as a young man with a family, Reid Sr. set out to achieve one of his dreams of building his own log home.

Without any experience in the field, Reid Sr. said he looked for someone he could learn from and found it in a First Nations man from Toosey, named Samson Jack.

“He was a wonderful, talented man,” Reid Sr. said of Jack, who learned from Scandanavian crews

building on-reserve log housing.

“He was so smart with physics.

He could move a twothousand pound log by himself. He taught me a lot and then later on I taught him some things too.”

Following a stint with Chuck’s Auto Supplies (he helped start the company), Reid Sr. ventured out to make his next dream come true, by founding Pioneer Log Homes.

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NEWS Property assessments in lakecity remain ‘stable’ Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer Property values in Williams Lake remain stable for 2014, according to BC Assessment.

Owners of 4,600 properties throughout Williams Lake have been receiving assessments in the mail.

“Most homes in Williams Lake are remaining relatively stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Darin Johnson, Deputy Assessor.

“Most home owners in Williams Lake will see modest changes in the plus or minus 10 per cent range.”

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ances throughout the city on property values, Johnson said.

“Ever year we do appraisals on a mass basis so we’re looking at trends of housing categories throughout the town,” Johnson said.

“It is normal for people to see a shift in their assessment, but we are not noticing anything clear in one way or another.”

In any community people will find pockets that can shift, he explained.

“It might be the higher end of housing that’s moving faster than the lower end, in terms of value range.”

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It is normal for people to see a shift in their assessment.”

- Darin Johnson Williams Lake’s assessment roll increased from $1.251 billion last year to $1.252 billion this year. A total of almost $6.3 million of this increase includes subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

Normally the assessment office doesn’t compile detailed information about the Cariboo Regional District assessment roll because it is so diverse, Johnson

said.

“You get everything from properties that are in farm classification, which is a lower statutory value, and you’ve also got properties on lakes, and such a wide variety of homes and it is difficult to characterize averages effectively.”

Property owners who feel their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see

incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January.

At the moment the number of callers is comparable to 2013.

“It’s still pretty early,” Johnson said. “We are getting phone calls and at first we go over the information with the property owners - the physical information

about their property and then talk to them about sales in the area.”

And if that’s not satisfactory, owners have the option of appealing their assessment with the Property Assessment Review Panel by submitting a Notice of Complaint (Appeal)

by January 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.

The Cariboo assessment office is located at Suite 202 – 350 Barnard Street in Williams Lake.

Meanwhile, in its latest annual report, the BC Northern Real Estate Board tallied 336 sales worth $68.6

million were reported through MLS® in 2013 for Williams Lake, up from 315 sales worth $68 million the previous year.

Half of the 118 single family homes sold in 2013 sold for less than $221,500. Thirty parcels of vacant land, 85 homes on acreage, 14 townhomes, 27 manufactured homes in parks and 34 manufactured homes on land were also sold in 2013.

At the end of December there were 358 properties of all types available through MLS® in the Williams Lake area, up slightly from 352 properties at the same time last year.

Pioneer Log Homes featured in new reality series Continued From Page A2 And what started out as a small business, has grown under Reid Sr.’s leadership (surviving the 2008-09 global recession) to the point where Pioneer harvests its own timber, designs and custom builds lavish log homes for multimillionaires as big as 100,000 square feet and delivers and sets them up at locations around the world.

Impressively, Pioneer’s crew has built luxury log homes in 24 countries on five continents.

“Nothing goes together better than stone and wood and the sky. That’s as natural as it gets … (and) there is nothing more satisfying,” Reid Sr. said of the work.

“When we build a

log home for a client, we’re building something they’ve dreamed about their whole lives. … we help create and deliver that dream to the client.”

How Pioneer gets from the beginning of one of those dream projects to the stunning end result is the crux of Timber Kings, which captures the joys and challenges of setting up homes around the world and the sense of humour and comradery amongst the crew, many of whom are actually family members, such as his son, Bryan Reid Jr. “It’s a family business. We try to keep it family. It’s unbelievable how close we all are,” he said, adding the real life drama of deadlines and on-theroad challenges makes for good entertainment.

“We don’t have to create any drama (for Timber Kings). Once the logs leave the yard there are many things out of our control. We are faced with changing weather and road conditions, delivery times, working with a new crane operator.”

Reid Sr. believes the show will also be a real eye-opener for the local community and will shine a positive light on his other passion ––Williams Lake.

“We know we’re the best log home builders on earth. That’s a tribute to the team, and it’s a tribute to Williams Lake. We really are a Williams Lake company through and through. It’s a beautiful place and we’re proud to be a part of Williams Lake.”

Timber Kings airs every Sunday evening on HGTV Canada.

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Fans look for autographs from some of the cast members of the new reality show, Timber Kings, featuring Williams Lake’s Pioneer Log Homes Friday at Walmart. Joel Roorda and his son, André Chevigny, and Pioneer Log Homes founder Bryan Reid Sr. gives Dr. Eileen Alberton a signed photograph. The show airs Sundays on HGTV Canada.

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Police suspect alcohol may be to blame for an unusually high number of calls for service over the New Year’s holiday, said Inspector Warren Brown, officer in charge of the Williams Lake RCMP detachment.

During a 24-hour period on Jan. 1, RCMP responded to 58 calls for service — double the number compared to the same time last year.

“Many of the circumstances were fuelled by alcohol, resulting in 17 prisoners being housed,” Brown said Friday, Jan. 3.

“An unusual number of domestic assaults and

Rescue reinforces need for plans 100 Mile House RCMP are encouraging people who live alone with significant health issues to make sure they have a plan in place to ensure their safety in case of emergency.

The request follows an incident on Christmas day Dec. 25, 2013 in which a 79-year-old man was found in medical distress by a friend who went to check on him after not hearing from him for several days.

The friend immediately called 911,100 Mile House Fire/Rescue and B.C. Ambulance Service responded.

The man was rushed to hospital, bruised, cut, hypothermic and barely conscious.

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floor in distress in excess of 30 hours.

The police investigation revealed that the injured man was diabetic and suffered significant medical complications.

Scene evidence indicated the man had trouble keeping his balance and had bumped into things.

The man was able to communicate with police at the hospital indicating that he had taken a bad fall where he could not get up. The man is being treated at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

“As a reminder for those who have significant/serious health related issues it is prudent to ensure that you have a plan in place to ensure your safety,” said Cpl. C.D.H. Lange acting 100 Mile House detachment commander.

“There are emergency

services available where you can obtain a panic button for immediate medical dispatch. Please see your doctor for a referral. It is also a good idea to have relative or friends to conduct periodic well being checks either by telephone or in person.”

domestic disturbances were part of this busy period. We were attending homes at 1 a.m. where domestic disturbances were happening. There were children there, a fight between mom and dad, and the Christmas tree was getting thrown out the window.”

In the 24-hour-period of time police attended the same home three times where a couple, with no children, had domestic disputes between them.

“They were given no contact orders and they breached those. I’m not being critical, but over a one-week period we went to over a dozen domestic files, which is really high,” Brown said.

Women’s Contact Society executive director Irene Willsie said Christmas can be a very stressful time for families.

“It’s not unusual for tensions to be heightened over the holiday season,” she said. It’s a trend for a lot of things, for example suicide rates go up over the holiday season.”

Maybe people are stressed about money,

extra visitors in the house or not feeling connected to their family, she said.

Echoing Brown, Willsie said increased alcohol use can contribute to building tensions.

“The other thing to keep in mind is that when calls increase like that it’s good people call and ask for help,” she said. “The more awareness we have the more likely people will know that they can call and there’s help available for them.”

Hopefully intervention can happen, Willsie said.

“Unfortunately Christmas and New Year’s are not always a fun time for everyone.”

Brown said on a positive note, there were no serious motor vehicle accidents despite high traffic volume and slippery roads. As far as New Year’s parties and young people, it was relatively good with nothing out of the ordinary to report.

And during the weekend of Jan. 6-8, things were quiet, probably because the temperatures were cold, he added.

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PARKING REGULATION CHANGES

City of Williams Lake Business License Notices will be mailed out the first week in January 2014.

In the area of Thompson Rivers University 1. No Parking signs will be installed from Blair to Midnight for the entire area on the TRU side of Western Ave. This would address the current safety issues for vehicles pulling out of TRU onto Western as no vehicles would be parked on that side of the street allowing great visibility.

2. “Resident Only” parking system for the six residences across from TRU, where residents are given tags to be left on their dashboard to allow only those vehicles belonging to the residents to park in this area.

3. Street parking allowed from 8 am to 5 pm from the corner of Comer Park extending towards Columneetza on the park side of the street. (This would allow some on-street parking, roughly 30 spots for students during the day).

4. The end of the area as you approach Columneetza will be restricted to only 15 minute stopping to allow parents to pick up/drop off their children at Columneetza. This area would extend to opposite the 4th residence in from Latin Street.

5. To ensure School buses the room to turn into the Columneetza School Bus pickup area, the no stopping area will extend from past Latin Street to in front of these first four residences on Western from Latin.

6. The remaining area in front of the residences on Western continuing to Blair will be “Residential Parking” Only.

7. Blair Avenue on the lower end towards Western will have no parking on both sides of the street (one side is already No Parking) This street is very narrow and with vehicles parked on either side school buses can barely get by.

8. Latin and Beauchamp will be “Residential Parking Only” zones.

On 11th Avenue 1. Parking will be limited to the south side of 11th Avenue only between McKinnon Street and Pigeon Avenue at all times.

FIREFIGHTERS WANTED The City of Williams Lake Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Paid-On-Call Fire Fighters.

Applicants must live within the Williams Lake Fire Protection District.

If you are motivated, physically fit and over the age of 19 you may have a future in fire fighting.

To improve snow removal service, the City will align snow removal with the garbage and recycling pickup schedule, and restrict street parking for a 24 hour period the day before the scheduled garbage pickup (i.e. if an area has garbage pickup on a Tuesday, street parking is not permitted on Monday.) This would limit the impact on most residential areas to only one set day a week, and allow snow removal crews to have these areas completely cleaned so that the garbage containers can be placed on the street for the day of their pickup.

Snow plowing will continue to be done as needed. Vehicles that impede snow removal operations may be towed.

Christmas trees can be dropped off at the transfer station on Frizzi Road.

When the trees are dropped off at the transfer station, they are brought to the wood dump area where they are ground up and used for organic material cover on solid waste. There is no charge for this service, providing the customer does not have any more than 450 kilograms in the load at a time.

Visitable Housing is a concept that asks for features so that individuals with limited mobility can come into your home. A home with basic access that is considered to be visitable has one entrance without any step from an accessible route, a doorway at least 32 inches wide and one bathroom on the same level as the entrance with no step. The bathroom would need a door width of at least 32 inches and enough space for someone to take their wheelchair in and be able to close the door.

Some communities in BC are considering bylaw changes for construction of new homes and residences to include some basic provisions so that someone with mobility issues could come for a visit or even live there. Retro fitting later on is costly, usually difficult, and not always possible. Considering the increasing population of older adults, the growing number of people with disabilities, and the fact almost all of our homes lack basic accessibility, the Accessibility Advisory Committee of Williams Lake encourages the City to encourage builders to increase visitable housing in new homes built in the community.

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NO GLASS IN RECYCLING CARTS PLEASE DO NOT put glass in the recycling cart. Glass in the recycling cart could end up broken. Broken glass spoils the recyclables and puts the workers who do the sorting at a great risk of injury. Instead of putting glass in the curb side recycling cart, it can be taken to the Central Cariboo Transfer Station or Canadian Tire.

Here are some easy do’s and don’ts that can assist everyone in making the collection of recyclables and solid waste easier for you, as well as the City of Williams Lake’s contractor.

Put shredded paper in a bag. Loose paper may escape when tipping the cart.

Record the serial number on the side of your cart to identify your cart from your neighbours.

Applications will close on Friday, February 14th, 2014 at 4:30pm

If you had a friend who uses a wheelchair could they come to your home for a visit? If you became ill or injured, lost mobility and needed to use a wheelchair, would you be able to live in your home? Most people consider features such as the safety of their neighbourhood, walking distance to services and proximity of bus stops and schools when seeking housing. Very few consider access for someone who has limited mobility and there is a limited number of homes available for this population in Williams Lake.

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CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL

Take the garbage/recycling cart off the curb the same day as it is collected.

Applications will be available at the information session.

DON’Ts

Ensure the lid of the cart is fully closed. Partially opened lids will not be picked up.

Clean all recyclables before putting them in the recycling container.

Don’t put your carts on the street the night before your collection day.

The cart’s subject to vandalism.

Don’t put the garbage/recycling carts any closer together than 1 meter.

Don’t leave your cart on the curb. This interferes with snow removal or street cleaning.

Don’t put your cart any closer than 2 meters from any obstruction such as vehicles or landscaping.

Don’t take the carts when you move. The carts belong to that address, NOT TO YOU.

Avoid putting organic material, such as grass clippings, branches, or garden waste, in the solid waste cart. These items only add unnecessary weight to the solid waste stream and increase the costs for every resident in Williams Lake. This material can be brought to the Central Cariboo Transfer Station on Frizzi Road and dropped off free of charge.

The only items that are permitted go into the curb side recycling cart are: 1. Paper products – office paper, magazines, newspapers.

2. Cardboard – corrugated cardboard and regular cardboard such as a cereal box.

3. Plastics – must have the recycling symbol on it and the number inside the symbol must be 1 through 7. No Styrofoam allowed.

4. Metal food cans – food or beverage containers.

Note: all above mentioned products must be clean.

Please note: Only applicants receiving interviews will be contacted.

Please go to www.williamslake.ca and click on Human Resources to see employment opportunities.

NO PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS IN THE 24 HOURS BEFORE GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY

Have the garbage/recycling cart at the curb before 7:00 am.

For more information you can contact us at 250-392-4321 or see the City website at www.williamslake.ca; Departments – Protective Services – Fire Department (WLFD) – Recruiting Information – where you can view or download the information booklet which may answer some of your questions prior to attending the Information Session.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please note that payment is due upon receipt of the notices, and must be paid in January to avoid any penalties and/or fines. Please contact Cindy Walters at 250-392-8487 if you have any questions about your business license or if there have been any changes to your business (location, ownership etc.) in the last year.

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An informational session will be held at the Williams Lake Fire Hall, located at 230 Hodgson Road on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 7:00pm.

Selection criteria will be reviewed.

We thank you in advance for your application.

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Other recyclable material, such as glass, lead acid batteries, or propane bottles that cannot be put in the curb side recycling cart can be dropped off at the Central Cariboo Transfer Station. Even more recyclable items can be brought to several locations in Williams Lake that participate in the product stewardship program.

A list of these companies can be found at the Encorp website (http://www.encorp.ca/cfm/), the Encorp toll free number 1-800-330-9767, or by calling the BC Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667-4321.

Any questions can be directed to City Hall at 250-392-2311.

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Dr. Doran appointed Order of Canada

Supporting one another

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r. Morton Doran has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada for his efforts to raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and for his commitment to medical education.

Dr. Doran, who practised in Williams Lake in the 1980s, was already a successful surgeon when he realized he had the neurological condition, and he says if he’d known about it earlier he probably wouldn’t have pursued a medical French career. He was the Connection inspiration behind Diana French an episode of the TV series, Chicago Hope, that featured a surgeon with TS, and his personal experience was told in neurologist Oliver Sack’s 1995 book, An Anthropologist on Mars.

He has inspired many people to follow their dreams in spite of challenging circumstances. After leaving the lakecity Dr. Doran practiced in Cranbrook and was a medical lecturer at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine. *** More and more people these days have smart phones glued to their hands and are either texting or talking on them.

I have a mobile phone. I think it’s smarter than me. My family says to carry it with me so I can phone for help if necessary. Unfortunately my phone doesn’t always co-operate. Most times when I want to use it either the battery is dead or the phone is at home getting itself recharged.

New Year’s resolution — do better with this. Traditional aids like canes don’t always cooperate either. A lot of walking surfaces are icy surfaces lately so I got a spiky attachment for my cane. It works well, but the cane itself tends to stay where I left it, which isn’t always where I am when it’s needed. *** Top Canadian CEOs earn annual worker’s salary by lunchtime on Jan. 2 — Canadian Press headline. The top 100 chief executive officers’ average yearly salary was $7.96 million, compared to the average Canadian workers’ $46,600. No comment.

Diana French is a freelance columnist for the Tribune. She is a former Tribune editor, retired teacher, historian, and book author.

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Cold, hard facts If you got through the holiday season without getting a cold or the flu, count yourself lucky.

This is flu season and many people are ending up sick and even in hospital.

But does that mean you should arm yourself with a vaccine? The Fraser Health Authority says yes, especially after more than a dozen people landed in hospital across the region, with many still being ventilated on respirators.

The sufferers include pregnant women, some elderly people, and people with a chronic illness or who are severely overweight. It seems like a no-brainer for people to get a flu shot, even now, with the cold and flu season half over.

Getting a flu shot is relatively painless, compared to the cold, chills, fever and other symptoms of a bad flu, it’s not that expensive, and they are available at just about every corner pharmacy, and the public health office. Many people qualify for free vaccines.

So what stops people from getting them?

Well, the recent brouhaha with the BC Nurses Union might have struck a blow

against the credibility of the vaccination campaign. Health care workers fought and lost a battle to force them to get mandatory vaccines and were told to submit to a needle or wear a mask. The union doesn’t believe health care workers should be forced to get a vaccination and there is dispute about the effectiveness of the flu shot.

Unlike most of us, nurses can get free vaccinations on the job site, but if the nurses aren’t 100 per cent behind a vaccination campaign, why should anyone else be?

Both the provincial nurses union and the Canadian Federation of Nurses support vaccinations generally, just not mandatory shots for their workers, believing that education rather than discipline is better for raising vaccination rates.

That stance might appease union members wishing to assert their rights, but it’s giving the public a mixed message. If the flu shot is the right way to go, nurses and other health care workers should be setting an example for everyone.

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his first column of 2014 is actually a heartfelt note of thanks to the citizens of the Cariboo-Chilcotin for their support of one another throughout 2013.

We are, most of all, a community of wonderful people — friendly, resilient, compassionate and willing to work together to sustain our amazing way of life.

I’ve had the honour of speaking with hundreds of amazing volunteers and dedicated service organizations who make a measureable difference to the quality of life in Cariboo-ChilMLA cotin. All of us Musings owe them our respect, thanks and Donna Barnett appreciation.

Whether it’s the men and women on our parent advisory councils, a food bank volunteer, a minor sports coach or trainer, a literacy tutor or a senior citizen activity facilitator, I’m indeed proud to know and support the great people who volunteer in our communities.

As your provincial representative in Victoria, it’s been my pleasure to work with many groups across the region, helping them apply for provincial funding through, for example, Community Gaming Grants.

These grants are designed to fit the needs of a wide variety of non-profit organizations. Human and social services, arts and culture, sport, public safety and students’ extra-curricular activities— all these areas are supported through gaming grants to community organizations.

We are also blessed in Cariboo-Chilcotin to have some of B.C’s finest and dedicated workers in the fields of social service, public safety and health care. Our nurses, doctors, emergency services and search and rescue personnel, police and firefighters keep us safe and healthy and look after the needs of the most vulnerable. My hat is off to you, too.

And the doors to my constituency offices in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House are open to you, your family, your group, your business. I truly welcome your thoughts and suggestions, your viewpoints and issues.

As 2014 gets underway, I share two thoughts: It’s always the right time to volunteer. It’s never too late to help one another.

Donna Barnett is the Liberal MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin.

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More Viewpoints Debunking the issue of race Question of the week can help solve land disputes Editor: Race.

What is it?

We hear terms like stereotype modes of behaviour associated with race and phobias of the unfamiliar.

People tend to be attracted to those who look similar — both in cultural and language terms.

People tend to feel uncomfortable with those who look, do and talk differently than they do.

There are a smaller percentage of those who are attracted to those who are different, however.

This is because they are perceived as exotic and romanticize the thrill of the unfamiliar.

Those who fear the unfamiliar often on an unconscientious level tend to develop racist viewpoints.

What’s interesting is race, from a scientific standpoint and biologically speaking,

doesn’t actually exist.

It’s purely a social and cultural modern invention.

The idea didn’t even exist until the early 1800s.

Before the modern myth of race was invented in modern society people were not categorized by race.

They were categorized by nationality, status and religion, although most pagan religions didn’t differentiate from one God to another as only Christianity, Judaism and the muslim (Islam) religion did so.

No one was ever held as slaves because of race until the modern era.

For example, once the idea of race was taught in all the academic and educational fields early on, Mexicans were once categorized as whites.

But that changed quickly for political reasons in order to repress competition for power.

Religion was often used to demonize dark-skinned people as being offsprings of the mark

of Cain from the Adam and Eve mythologies.

This promoted the erroneous belief that fair-skinned people were superior.

From this environment spawned Black Elk who, at the time, was considered an Aboriginal messiah.

He was also educated by both the academics and the missionaries.

He created his own version of the medicine wheel with the four races.

Originally the colours represented the four seasons but that was changed to races.

I keep on hearing the flawed argument that Aboriginal land claims are based upon race.

Aboriginal land claims in reality are based upon inheriting land from your ancestors.

Race is out of the equation.

Although Crown land claims are not.

Andrew Merritt Williams Lake

A need for balance has already been considered in panel report Editor: An open letter to mayor and council.

As one of the Cariboo municipalities attracted by the economic promises of Taseko Mines Prosperity project, you have noted the need for a balance between the economy, environment, social and cultural aspects of the proposal.

However, your advertisements suggest that economics trump the other three.

Your suggestion of balance seems disingenuous.

The City of Williams Lake’s support for the mine was conditional. Taseko’s proposal had to meet provincial and federal environmental standards, and First Nations were to be adequately consulted.

The first mine proposal did

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neither and was rejected by the federal government.

The second proposal doesn’t meet those requirements, either.

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency panel’s 323-page report found serious environmental impacts.

It concluded “the effects are of high magnitude, regional, irreversible in the long term and that the ecological context is extremely sensitive. Because the significant adverse effect on fish is caused mainly by poor water quality and because the poor water quality was determined to be immitigable, the effect on fish and fish habitat is also immitigable.” (Panel Report, Oct. 31, 2013, CEAR #1178, p. 115).

The First Nations opposed both proposals.

The recent panel agreed: “The Panel concludes that the

Project would result in significant adverse effects on the Tsilhqot’in: current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes, and on cultural heritage. These effects cannot be mitigated.” (Panel Report, Oct. 31, 2013, CEAR #1178, p. 197).

The independent Panel’s findings, which have incorporated a broad cross-section of public opinion and community concern, have already taken into account the aforementioned balance that you originally espoused.

We suggest the city council and mayor revisit the findings of the panel; the ‘need for balance’ has been considered in the panel’s report.

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What is your New Year’s resolution?

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Jamezy Bauer Quit drinking.

Graduate, find a job and a good place to live.

Mala James Find happiness, health and independence.

Rodger Hamilton

Matina Durfeld Ride my horses more and work on my skills.

Will Wiggins Quit smoking.

Become more political.

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SD27 First Nation graduation rates improving While Aboriginal graduation rates are climbing in B.C., School District 27 continues to lag behind the provincial average when it comes to Aboriginal and overall graduation rates.

The six-year completion rate for Aboriginal students in B.C. climbed to 59.4 per cent in 2012/13, according to a recent Ministry of Education report.

The six-year completion rate for Aboriginal students in SD 27 improved marginally to 44.2 per cent in 2012/13, according to Superintendent Mark Thiessen’s 2013/14 Report on Student Achievement released in December and due in Victoria this month.

The six-year completion rate is the percentage of students who graduate with a Dogwood diploma within six years of starting Grade 8 for the first time.

According to the provincial report the aboriginal student completion rate has steadily improved over the past 10 years, rising from 45.9 per cent in 2002/03 (up 13.5 percentage points or a 29.4 per cent increase).

Thiessen’s report also indicates a steady rise in the six year completion rate for First Nation students in SD 27 over the past few years: 44.2 per cent in 2012/13; 43.4 per cent in 2011/12; 38.3 per cent in 2010/11; 42 per cent in 2009/10; and 33 per cent in 2008/09.

Thiessen said the six year completion rates

Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer As work continues to improve graduation rates for First Nations students in School District 27 CaribooChilcotin residents can take pride and some solace in the fact that the Ministry of Education’s current superintendent of aboriginal achievement is home grown.

“As work is underway to transform the education system, there is a strong focus on improving Aboriginal student achievement and at the same time, looking for ways to have all of our students better understand Aboriginal cultures and history,” DeDe DeRose said in the recent provincial report on Aboriginal achievement.

DeRose was born and raised in the Cariboo-Chilcotin and spent the beginning of her career as a teacher in this district, says SD 27 Superintendent of Schools Mark Thiessen.

“She then moved on to the Ministry of Education for a few years before landing in

the Kamloops School District as a principal,” Thiessen says. “She was appointed Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement for the Ministry of Education in 2012.”

The report contained a few quick facts about Aboriginal students and ministry spending to improve success rates for aboriginal people.

• Aboriginal student enrolment in B.C. public schools in 2012-13 was 61,364 students, or 10.9 per cent of the total K-12 student population.

School District 27 has 1,334 First Nations students out of a total of 4,829 students, Thiessen reports.

“This works out to 27.6 per cent of our total enrolment,” Thiessen says.

• There were 3,319 Aboriginal students who graduated with a Dogwood in 2012/13, an increase of 72 per cent since 2002/03.

Thiessen says he doesn’t have the total numbers but he does have the percentages.

In 2011/2012, SD 27’s six-year grad rate for First Nations students

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Lake City Secondary students head to class Tuesday. for all students in SD 27, and especially for First Nations students, while continuing to show improvement, are still far too low.

According to the provincial report the six-year completion rate for all B.C. students was 83.6 per cent

last year, up from 79.1 per cent in 2002/03.

In SD 27 the six-year completion rate for all students was 69.7 per cent in 2012/13; 65 per cent in 2011/12; 67.7 per cent in 2010/11/ 65

per cent in 2009/10 and 64 per cent in 2008/09.

He noted the achievement gap between First Nations students and non-First Nations students, although shrinking, re-

mains a concern for the district.

The achievement report outlines numerous initiatives to improve the graduation rates of all SD 27 students including in-school suspension programs to keep students at risk connected to their school; new initiatives in reporting and monitoring attendance; comprehensive school health plans that promote a student’s sense of belonging; and a number of literacy and numeracy initiatives designed to help students succeed and stay in school to graduate.

He said the district continues to have evidence that all students (including First Nations students) who are

successful in reaching Grade 12 have a very high graduation rate.

According to the provincial report 53 school districts in B.C. have signed an Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement which supports a partnership between Aboriginal communities and school districts that involves shared decision-making and specific goal-setting to meet the educational needs of aboriginal students.

SD 27 is one of them. Thiessen says there is a link to the district’s Aboriginal enhancement agreement on the district’s website as well as a link to the latest annual report on the agreement on the same page.

Birthday and Anniversary Cariboo heart in Victoria Ad Rate Specials was 43 per cent In 2012/2013, our six year grad rate for First Nations students was 44 per cent.

• In 2012-13, approximately $63 million ($1,160 per student) was provided to districts for students who self-identify as being of Aboriginal ancestry. This funding is in addition to per pupil funding provided to school districts, the report says.

“We want every Aboriginal student to achieve their best, and we have to ensure more of them graduate,” says Minister of Education Peter Fassbender. “As we work towards this goal, our partnerships with stakeholders and school districts will help us work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and in schools to promote new learning opportunities and address challenges.”

Thiessen adds: “The school district receives other funding for our small schools and for special projects, but those funds are not part of our First Nations targeted funding.”

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Reid and Lori Williston (right) compete in a buddy shoot at the annual New Year’s Day Turkey Shoot.

The couple did well, winning in several categories throughout the day.

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Operation Red Nose successful Another very successful year of Operation Red Nose has come to a close, said community safety coordinator Dave Dixon.

“The 160-plus volunteers again took part in the Operation Red Nose tradition in providing 289 safe rides to residents of Williams Lake and immediate surrounding area,” Dickson said.

“This was the fifth year that the Rotary Club of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake Community Policing took part in this outstanding program.”

Although Operation Red Nose was operational only eight evenings instead of the traditional nine evenings, the Williams Lake team continued to see the demand for the program to grow.

“Several of the evenings were challenging due to the weather conditions in December,” Dixon said. “Even with the adverse weather and road conditions, our volunteers were able to travel over 5,000 kilometres and safely provide rides.”

Dickson thanked the “amazing” sponsors who supplied vehicles, fuel, insurance, refreshments and advertising.

“With these continuous commitments of support, Operation Red Nose will continue to be available in our community,” Dickson said.

On a national level, this was the 30th national annual campaign and it was marked by its one millionth volunteer.

In Canada, 56,437 volunteers in 106 host communities provided rides for 82 ,530 motorists. In B.C., 4,347

volunteers took part in the Operation Red Nose tradition by providing 7,768 rides to motorists who did not feel fit to drive. Proud to have safely driven so many people home during holiday festivities, Operation Red Nose volunteers ended the campaign with a true feeling of accomplishment.

“This is outstanding and something to be very proud of,” Dickson said.

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Deflation in B.C. Tom Fletcher Special to Tribune/Advisor B.C.’s consumer price index slipped into negative territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax last spring.

The price index in Vancouver was up slightly, but deflation in Victoria and other areas of the province produced a provincial average of -0.2 per cent for the month. Canada-wide, inflation was 0.9 per cent.

The cost of restaurant food fell 4.4 per cent in November compared to the same month in 2012, Statistics Canada reported.

The provincial average cost of health and personal care, including services where sales tax was removed, went down 3.1 per cent.

There were average price increases in food purchased from stores, up 1.1 per cent, clothing up 1.3 per cent, transportation up 0.7 per cent and alcohol and tobacco products, up 1.7 per cent.

Average rent costs were up 1.0 per cent, but overall shelter cost was down 0.7 per cent, continuing a decline since mid-2012. *** B.C.’s population grew by 24,000 in the third quarter of 2013, reaching 4,606,375.

It’s the largest population increase for that quarter since 1996. The increase was mainly a result of 15,477 nonpermanent residents, which Statistics Canada warns are a volatile component of population measurement.

Northern B.C. communities are dealing with what they call “ghost populations,” with thousands of workers flying in and out of industrial camps who put pressure on local services without contributing to communities.

Interprovincial migration figures showed the seventh consecutive quarter of net loss for B.C., down 282 people from the second quarter.

B.C.’s total population increase over the 12 months ending Oct. 1 was 47,496 people,

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by Central 1 Credit Union. The trade association for B.C. and Ontario credit unions predicts the number of sales will rise about seven per cent to 72,500 in 2014, and reach 84,000 by 2016.

The median resale price is forecast to increase 1.5 per cent in 2014, 2.5 per cent in 2015 and three per cent in 2016.

New home sales are expected to rebound by about 30 per cent in 2014, but remain at a low level of 15,500 units sold, said Central 1 economist Brian Yu. New construction in the Lower Mainland Southwest region is expected to decline slightly due to high inventory, while housing starts are forecast to rise in most other areas of the province.

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Zoe’s mother drove him up to Williams Lake all the way from Port Coquitlam, BC as he could barely walk and was in a lot of pain. After doing some x-rays we confirmed that Buckwheat had a broken leg and dislocated ankle. We immediately put him on medication to help cope with the pain. Zoe assisted Dr. Magnowski in repairing the injury using a plate and screws. Meanwhile Buckwheat has taken up a temporary residence at the Animal Care Hospital while Zoe is away for Christmas. He is now able to walk again, but needs to have “strict rest” as Dr. Magnowski says until healing is complete.

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Several local McLeese Lake children entertained the guests with their musical abilities at the recent Christmas Pot Luck Supper and Auction held at the Hall in December. It was a wonderful holiday evening.

McLeese Lake party helps food bank/hall Rhonda Kolcun Special to Tribune/Advisor The McLeese Lake Hall was the place to be on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the 15th Annual Christmas Pot Luck Supper and Auction.

It was a wonderful festive evening enjoyed by more than 100 guests. The evening started off with such an incredible pot luck supper.

How do the cooks do it, year after year, where the guests go up to the food tables and are treated to such delicious dishes of which many of them are unique and they are all exceptional!

There are hardly any repeated dishes and there is so much to choose from such as appetizers, salads, veggie dishes, both hot and cold, and lots of desserts.

The McLeese Lake Hall Committee provides the main course and would like to extend its gratitude to Greg Foster, Gigi Gosselin, Jackie King, Maj Sutherland, Kate Jalbert, Kathy Suski and Kathy Carter for cooking the three hams and three turkeys and to all the other cooks as well.

Following supper was musical entertainment which was arranged by the Carter family.

Auctioneer Terry Fowler is getting ready to take bids from the audience at the recent McLeese Lake Christmas pot luck dinner and auction held at the community hall. He helped to raise more than $2,700 dollars in this major community fundraiser of the year.

They always treat the guests to a very enjoyable time for which everyone is grateful. After this, the children were thrilled to receive a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

They were able to sit on his knee and whisper to him excitedly what they wanted for Christmas. It was a very special time. Last but not least was the fund raising auction. As has been the case for the past several years, this

part of the evening would not be the success it is without the direction of auctioneer Terry Fowler.

He has such a knack for making the bidders want to dig a little deeper and help make this the biggest fund raiser of the year for the McLeese Lake Hall.

We can’t thank Terry enough for always being a part of this annual event.

Terry helped the Committee raise over

$2,700 which will go towards renovations of the Hall Building.

We would also like to extend two huge thank yous to all of the businesses and individuals who supported the Auction and to all the community members who bid on the items.

Without your donations and bidding, this event would not be such a great success. A very big thank you goes to Samuel and Clarence Culp, Audrey Krell,

Kathy Suski and yours truly (Rhonda) for all the help with the Auction. The committee members were also very pleased to be able to donate approximately one hundred and ten pounds of food to the food bank. These items were donated by the guests.

Thank you to all the community members who helped with both set-up and clean-up.

Many hands make light work and it was proven once again with everyone who showed up.

It was an incredibly successful evening and we all look forward to the 16th annual in December, 2014.

The committee would also like to remind local residents that they will be holding their Winter Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 8 behind the Oasis Café from noon to 4 p.m.

Events of the day will include lunch, hay rides, ice fishing, snow machine runs and a camp fire to hang around and visit with friends and family.

A silent auction will also be held to raise funds for the hall, so please bring any items that you are able to donate.

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Armchair Travel 2014 begins The Cariboo Regional District’s Williams Lake Area Branch has confirmed the 2014 Armchair Travel line-up of speakers.

Each Armchair Travel evening features the recent travel experiences of local community members, through words, pictures, sometimes music and food.

These events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited and the series is extremely popular.

Registration is available in person at the library front desk or by calling 250-392-3630.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Event organizer Pam Hedley-Smith has planned an exciting line-up of new speakers and travel destinations for the upcoming series.

The Thursday evening presentations,

which start on Jan. 9, include Adventures in Turkey with Ross McCoubrey, Travelling to Cuba with Deb and Pat Radolla, Motorcycling across Latin America with Kurt Williams, Cycling in Germany and Italy with Leslie Lloyd, and Exploring Northern Vancouver Island with Krista Liebe.

The 2014 series will end with a special Friday Valentine’s Day presentation: Touring Prague with Chris and Rita Harris.

Chris Harris is a renowned photographer who has published several books of photography highlighting the Cariboo-Chilcotin, such as Motherstone and Flyover: British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.

The following is a list of the event themes and dates: Adventures in Tur-

Film club change Krista Liebe Special to Tribune/Advisor The Williams Lake Film Club has just been informed that the film INUK will not be available for screening next Tuesday, Jan. 14, but at a later date.

Instead we will be showing the Danish film The Hunt in which a day-care teacher has been accused of sexual misconduct.

Gripping, smartly written and with a strong performance

by Mads Mikkelsen,

The Hunt asks difficult questions - and has the courage to face the answers head on. Look for more information in Friday’s paper.

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Regular Season

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

There are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6.

Zack Spencer

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Honda’s contemporary on a dying breed 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6 It’s fascinating to watch trends in the auto industry play out over time.

Some changes happen quickly, with one manufacturer coming out with a feature, then the rest of the industry following suit. Backup cameras would be a good example of this.

Other trends are much slower, changing because of demographic fluctuations.

One example of a slow-moving trend is the two-door coupe falling out of favour and its replacement by sedans and crossovers. This trend is greatly affected by baby boomers getting older and buying more for practical reason, rather than styling.

In the 1980s, and even the beginning of the 90s, there were plenty of coupes to choose from and they sold well. But where are the Honda Prelude, Toyota Celica, Pontiac Sunfire and Ford Probe coupes? Now gone and many not replaced with newer models. I’m thrilled to report that there are a few coupes still available and one that is worthy of consideration is this new 2014 Honda Accord Coupe V6.

Looks The Accord Coupe is based on the all-new Accord sedan that has been selling very well for Honda. In fact, it won the Canadian Car of the Year this year as decided by the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada.

Honda has done a good job of updating this big coupe with a more modern twist. Sold in three configurations from the base EX to the EX-L Navi (L stand for leather and navi is self-explanatory),

which are both 4-cylinder way the radio stores and equipped models. The top retrieves pre-set radio trim is the EX-L Navi with stations. It took a long V6. This top trim level is the time to set the stereo model seen here: it comes up and having to go with LED projector headback and forth between lamps, 18-inch wheels and different screens is not duel chrome exhaust tips.

If you like the idea that intuitive. The rest of The 4-cylinder equipped the dash is large, with big models come with halogen of a smart looking car cup holder and plenty of headlamps and 17-inch storage areas. that is well equipped alloy wheels. The coupe The steering wheel and powerful, you starts at $26,400, a $2,500 buttons and heat controls premium over the regular might want to move on on the dash use first rate an Accord Coupe. sedan but when the switches and they are sedan is equipped with placed with precision.

Zack Spencer alloy wheels, the price is Drive Another trend almost identical. The EX-L that Honda is bucking, with this Accord is $30,100 for the leather and navi and Coupe, is the inclusion of a 6-speed the V6 premium is $35,500. Not an manual transmission and V6 engine. The inexpensive car but most are very well latest movement is to turbo or superequipped. charged 4-cylinder engines to replace V6

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Inside It’s a big and comfortable coupe. The back seat is actually usable for adults and the front seats are very comfortable. The trunk is huge and the back seat folds for extra long items but the seats do not split and fold, plus the opening to the back seat is small.

Standard feature on all Accord models is a backup camera and heated seats.

Honda, in my opinion, has raised the bar in the mid-sized category and produced the nicest dash I have seen in this class.

There are two screens in the centre console, one for the navigation unit and the other for the radio. They are framed in beautiful, high quality satin metal, chrome and soft touch materials.

One area that could be improved is the

power plants and duel clutch automatic transmission in favour of a manual. I’m glad that Honda still offers this layout; it shows they are serious about being a true enthusiast’s car company. Granted, most buyers will get the very good 6-speed automatic transmission with the 3.5L V6, but with 278hp and 252 lb.ft. of torque it will be a very lively car in either configuration. The manual is a joy to use and it is like a throwback to drive a V6 equipped manual car. The 4-cylinder models have 185hp from a direct injection 2.4L engine and either a manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) for added fuel savings. The CVT is capable of 7.8L/100km in the city and 5.7L on the highway. The

V6 uses more at 10.0L/100km in the city and 6.1L on the highway.

Verdict When I started reviewing cars back in the early 1990s, cars like this were common: a mid-sized sedan with a V6 engine and a manual transmission.

I can clearly remember driving a Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima and Accord equipped this way. While most companies are moving away from this design, Honda is sticking with it for now.

Soon Honda will have smaller turbocharged 4-cylinder engines available and this big coupe might too be fitted with something more efficient. If you like the idea of a smart looking car that is well equipped and powerful, you might want to move on an Accord Coupe V6 before it follows the latest trend.

The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder with 185hp or 3.5L V6 with 278hp Fill-up: 7.8L/5.7L/100km (city/highway 4-cylinder) Sticker price: $26,400-$35,500

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The 2014 Toyota Tundra is a truck for the Wild West tial shift mode.

By Ian Harwood

The 2014 Toyota Tundra has deep roots in the Wild, Wild West.

The 1794 Edition is a tribute to the ranch, founded in the year 1794, on which the Tundra plant is located in San Antonio, Texas. In 2002, Toyota began the search for a US facility to build the second generation Toyota Tundra.

The 2,000-acre ranch site was acquired and ground breaking took place Oct 17, 2003. Just like the ranch it replaced, hard work and dedication prevailed bringing production numbers up to 200,000 units. On September 18, 2013, the one-millionth truck, a Sunset Bronze Mica colored, 1794 Edition Tundra, rolled out.

This truck has a completely new body design with an aggressive grille that extends from the bumper to the raised hood.

The fender flares are larger and more defined, and the tailgate has Tundra stamped into the sheet metal.

The top of the line Western themed 1794 Edition comes with a unique chrome grille and chrome and silver bumper.

It’s almost like a large belt buckle! inchesThe inside screams Country music with its exclusive premium saddle tan brown leather seats with embossed and suede accents. Soft-touch materials are found on the center console, the front and rear door trim, and the instrument panel. Rich

Fuel economy numbers are:

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maple wood-grain covers the steering wheel, dash and shifter. Big improvement to the back seat of the Double Cab and Crew Max where a 60/40 split bench flips up with a one handed latch to allow more cargo space.

The Tundra is equipped with Toyota’s advanced display audio system with AM/FM Radio, CD, MP3/ WMA capability, USB and auxiliary input, and voice recognition. It also includes standard Bluetooth and an integrated backup camera. A SR model has a 6.1-inch display, while the SR5, Limited and Platinum models feature a 7-inch display with integrated Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

Two engines available, depending on the model you choose. The 4.6 L i-force V8 that puts out 310 horsepower and 327 lb ft of torque and the 5.7 L i-force V8 with 32 valve dual overhead cam engine that generates 381 horsepower and 410 lb ft of torque.

Both motors are connected to a 6 speed automatic transmission with sequen-

5.7 L: 14.2/10.5 L/100 km (city/highway) 4.6 L: 11.0/13.6 L/100 km (city/highway) Driver and front passenger airbags, roll-sensing, head/ side curtain and front mounted side airbags, and the first 1/2 ton pickup to include driver and front passenger knee airbags.

Toyota’s star safety system includes electronic brake force distribution, smart stop technology, anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability control, and active traction control. The side mirrors have the blind spot monitor system that detects a vehicle in your blind spot.

The ride was a perfect combination of on-road comfort and off-road toughness. The truck has exceptional steering response and firm enough not to nose dive in the corners.

The seats are spacious and very comfortable; I compare it to a living room couch with seat belts. It has a very quiet cabin, which I found to be true with the previous model, with very little road noise.

I am happy they continued with the larger oversized buttons and knobs, which you can operate while wearing gloves. With the popularity of the Tundra growing, I can easily see the two-millionth truck roll out before the next design change.

The 2014 Toyota Tundra.

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Subaru Forester 2009 to 2012: A dependable, utilitarian ride

By Bob McHugh

A redesigned third-generation Subaru Forester was an early 2009 model year release.

A new look, better performance, enhanced safety features and more interior space were all achieved without drastic changes to the exterior dimensions of this popular compact utility vehicle.

A “Boxer” type engine, with horizontally opposed cylinders (like a Porsche engine), and a symmetrical all-wheel-drive system distinguish a Subaru, as a Subaru.

Forester has an excellent history of mechanical dependability and the Subaru essentials are packaged with a practical, utilitarian body.

Compared to the previous generation Forester, the ’09 came with a new chassis with a wider track and a longer wheelbase (by 9 cm), plus a new double wishbone rear suspension.

The structural changes also yielded extra cargo space and more rear passenger head and legroom.

The single overhead camshaft base engine can produce 170-horsepower and fuel economy is rated at 10.6/7.5 L/100 km (city/ highway).

While reliable, it’s no rocket and flat-out acceleration to 100 km/hour takes more than 10 seconds.

Agile handling does help compensate for tame straight-line speed.

A turbocharged variant has twin-camshafts and can produce 224-horsepower. However, it likes premium fuel and consumes 10.9/8.3 L/100 km (city/highway). Manual transmission models have an electronic “hill holder” feature.

When stopped on an incline this feature delays release of the foot brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward and gives the driver more time to achieve a smooth take-off.

The automatic option was a conventional four-speed.

Forester got top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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(IIHS) in its rollover test.

The roof is more than double the strength required

by U.S. federal safety standards.

In addition to all-wheeldrive system, a Forester comes with anti-lock brakes and an electronic stability control system called Vehicle Dynamics Control.

It also provides what Subaru describes as a ‘virtual’ limited slip rear differential function.

The 2009 Forester was offered in four trim levels; 2.5X, 2.5X Touring Package, 2.5X Limited and a 2.5XT Limited model with a turbocharged engine.

Even a base Forester 2.5X comes well equipped with heated seats, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, roof rails, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel with audio

The 2009 Subaru Forester. controls.

A new PZEV (partial-zero-emissions-vehicle) edition of Forester was added for the 2010 model year.

Emissions are about 90 per cent lower than most (2010) vehicles, according to Subaru.

In 2011, the base 2.5-litre boxer engine got a double overhead camshaft upgrade, plus new bore and stroke dimensions.

While maximum output remained at about the same level, more power is available at a lower rpm and fuel economy improved.

Other than a new height-adjustable front passenger seat no significant changes were made in 2012.

The reliable Subaru Forester is a very impressive blend of utility, comfort, handling and fuel efficiency in a compact package.

While Forester has a loyal following, Subaru’s smaller dealer network may be an issue, depending where you live, and used resale values are typically higher than average.

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Recalls on the 2009 - 2012 Subaru Forester: 2009 - An oil supply pipe to the engine turbocharger may crack, at the stay brazing on the cylinder head-side, and this could potentially cause an engine compartment fire.

Dealers will replace a cracked pipe with a modified unit or install an additional bracket to increase the rigidity of the pipe.

2009 to 2012: A faulty centre rear seating position seatbelt retractor may not allow proper installation of a child restraint or booster seat. Subaru sent owners a locking clip with instructions on how to properly secure a child restraint or booster seat. Dealers will replace the centre seatbelt retractor upon request.

2009 to 2012: Dealer-installed accessory puddle lights may short circuit and cause the lights to melt. Dealers will install an additional fused wiring harness to protect against short circuits.

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Charging ahead with plug in hybrids and all-electric cars

By Keith Morgan

The future of cars may be electric but do not expect 2014 to be the dawn of the new age.

In fact, I predict there’s a long road ahead for manufacturers trying to woo the driving public into buying a car with a chord attached.

Throw in the sales numbers for all-electric cars, plug-in hybrids and gas-battery hybrids and they don’t come anywhere near five percent of total vehicle sales. The commercial conundrum is that these (more) eco-friendly vehicles come with a premium sticker price beyond most

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folks and the only way to bring them in range is to sell many more!

Most provincial governments have incentive rebates for those that make a green choice. While successful to a degree, they alone are going to turn us all on.

If gas prices soar then some more buyers will go the hybrid route but that said there are an awful lot of four-cylinder vehicles out there that are remarkably economical on gas. Let’s get our heads out of the dark clouds and accept that economy of purchase and operation are what drives most sales.

I am not an electric car naysayer, far from it, but we have to recognize that much needs to happen before the

majority buy into this future.

Sticker price is one thing but the single biggest challenge has to be the slow pace of infrastructure to fast-charge cars, whose batteries have run down mid-journey.

‘Range anxiety’ is a major mental obstacle for those with the resources to contemplate the purchase of an all-electric car such as the Nissan Leaf or Mitsubishi iMIEV. For that reason, it seems likely that the likes of the Chevrolet VOLT will enjoy more sales success as a main means of transport because an onboard gas-powered generator is ready to kick in to recharge the battery when

the juice runs out. Similarly, the new BMWi3 while available as a pure electric vehicle can also be purchased with a range extending engine.

Other manufacturers are set to follow that same route but in the meantime, the plug-in hybrid, which combines the pulling power of a gas engine and electric motor is the early winner of people’s greentinged hearts. But back to the thorny issue of infrastructure. Many advocates want government to play a lead role but with all the demands made on the public pure that’s a dead end street.

Maybe the tax incentives they can offer will encourage the

private sector.

For instance, the Canadian company Sun Country Highway has announced plans for a charging station network along the length of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Other companies operating alongside major highways are extracting planning concessions from local government by installing recharging points. Hats off to BMW and its holistic approach. The German giant is collaborating with small tech companies, who will work with customers to make sure their homes don’t require a major power refit just to own one of the new i3s.

And, as Dr. Ian Robertson, a BMW management board member, told me at the LA Auto Show recently there are many other power opportunities right in front our eyes.

Urban areas are awash with street lights, which could be used as a source for curbside recharging.

He also pointed out that there are many discontinued public phone sites in today’s cities.

They have power wired to them and are ready to be tapped, should the phone company want to make a profit of more than a quarter per call. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

552 horsepower in the snow? — not a problem

By Alexandra Straub

Under the frozen silver metallic exterior coat of the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe parked at my home was a powerplant, not for the faint of heart.

The Two Twin-scroll Turbochargers (BMW’s TwinPower Turbo Technology) along with a 4.4L, V8 generates 552 horsepower of gargantuan fun. – But that smile can be turned upside down quickly if it starts to snow.

Does that mean you need to park this potent piece of German engineering until the spring? Not at all.

Granted, the “M” badge symbolizes that this 4-door coupe has a healthy dose of the German automaker’s renowned performance and it means it has a rear-wheel drive configuration. Other 6 Series nameplates without the M designation (whether the Cabriolet, Coupe or Gran Coupe) come with the xDrive all-wheel drive system.

So when the sky starts to fall and results in slippery roads, what is one to do with a vehicle that is track ready straight from the dealer’s lot? - Get snow tires!

I picked up some tips ahead of my ride from John Mahler, who has been in the automotive industry for

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decades as both a racecar driver or as a coach. He is currently the owner and chief instructor of Max Performance Driving and is the director of Bridgestone’s Canadian Winter Driver Training program.

He says, “As the temperatures drop, all-season tires get firmer and the rubber hardens up. Winter tires don’t harden up.

And that’s the big difference.”

Mahler continued, “Traction essentially depends on the tire’s rubber conforming to the tiny, minute, irregularities in the pavement… If the rubber gets too hard, it just can’t do that, so it slips.

Meaning, it’s not just for snow and ice, but also for cold pavement.”

Thankfully, the M6 Gran Coupe had them because it could have been an interesting situation.

And while one might be tempted to put the twin turbochargers to good use in adverse conditions, Mahler advised against it. Before I fired up the beast, I asked Mahler for some tips for all drivers.

He responded thusly: “It’s real simple one. And it’s the one that should be at the top of everyone’s list: Slow down.”

A close second, he mentioned, is, “Practice looking ahead.”

“One of the things that you should be doing when you’re driving in slippery conditions is break down the jobs your tire has to do.”

He expands, “If you need to brake for a corner, make sure you that you brake in a straight line before the corner so that you have all the available grip for slowing the car.”

Other tips Mahler offers is to test out how much traction you have by applying your brakes. In the case of the M6, they’re the M Carbon Ceramic Brakes ($6,750), which are designed to stop you in a flash.

But if’s there’s no traction, the pricey option isn’t going

Drives-U-Crazy Drives-U-Crazy . . .

Pedestrians Don’t you hate it when pedestrians step on an off the corner?

You are ready to brake to allow them to cross then they step back onto the sidewalk because they fear you are not going

to stop quickly enough.

Meanwhile, cars behind slam on their anchors and hit their horn in protest at your apparent indecision. As you pull away, the pedestrian glares at you!

What drives-u-crazy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

to help much.

But on the days where grip is plentiful, and you can enjoy the ride a little bit more, the M6 Gran Coupe has a lot to offer.

Not only is it, in my opinion, one of the sexiest vehicle’s

BMW has ever produced; it comes loaded with the features that make you feel warm and fuzzy on a winter’s day.

Like the Bang and Olufsen Sound System ($5,900.) It’s music to the ears.

Following Mahler’s tips, I had no mishaps and really enjoyed the drive.

In fact, if I hadn’t seen the white stuff on the ground I would have sworn I was driving in dry conditions.

Driving conservatively and

letting the 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission with Shift Paddles do its work made for a satisfying and safe drive. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Murder and mayhem at Mile 108 Barry Sale Special to Tribune/Advisor

Many of the roadhouses on the Cariboo Wagon Road had an interesting and colourful past, but none of them could match the story of the Mile 108 Roadhouse between 1875 and 1885.

During that time, the roadhouse was located at the junction of the Cariboo Wagon Road and a fur brigade trail which led to Harper’s Camp (Horsefly).

This original location is across the highway from the present 108 Mile Heritage site).

The roadhouse was owned and operated by Scots woman, Agnes McVee and her “husband” Jim. Agnes was a buxom, strong, attractive woman who had come from Scotland to settle in B.C. According to old legal records found in the old country, she was wanted for seven murders and three beatings in her home town.

It was also said that she could lift a 200 pound sack of grain with ease.

At the time, the Mile 108 roadhouse was a three-story inn.

Agnes ran the place, Jim tended to the horses and livestock, and did all

of the chores around the place.

Al Riley, the bartender, was a scheming, muscular young man who was also Agnes’s son-in-law. Both men were completely dominated by Agnes. It was common knowledge that at this roadhouse, a traveller could purchase food, liquor, and lodging, and, for a price, a young woman.

Girls who were running away from home often came through the area on their way to the gold fields of the Cariboo, hoping to find a rich husband.

It was said that Agnes would capture these girls, tie them up with ropes, and keep them manacled in one of the outbuildings until she could sell them. But the story gets worse. When a man stopped at the roadhouse with money, looking to purchase a companion, or even just for an evening’s board and room, Al, the bartender, would ply him with whiskey.

After several drinks, Al would make an excuse to leave the room.

He would creep outside, meet up with Agnes, who handed him a loaded rifle, and then he would shoot the unsuspecting traveller from behind through an open window.

Meanwhile, Jim had a horse already harnessed to a wagon and waiting.

The three of them would load up the corpse and take it to the nearby lake where it was dumped in, and just left there.

Those who were found were assumed to have been murdered and robbed by outlaws, according to the local authorities.

Madams of houses of ill repute, farmers, merchants, miners, and prospective buyers of Agnes’s young women were all to fall victim to these three murderers. Over a 10 year period, it is said that the remains of at least 59 bodies were found in the small lakes of the area.

Agnes would take the loot carried by her victims, most of it in gold nuggets or coin, and bury it near the roadhouse.

According to various estimates, Agnes had more than $150,000 buried in various caches in the area.

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had forgotten about the girl. Local law enforcement officers found her wandering along the road. She told them the whole story, the kidnapping and murders.

Just as Agnes and Al were carrying Jim’s body out to the wagon, the law arrived at the roadhouse.

Agnes told them that her husband had accidentally eaten some rat poison, and that they were preparing to give him a proper burial. She denied any murders and denied there were any girls at the place.

However, after some “persuasion” Al Riley broke down and admitted everything. When the place was searched, the law found eight young girls, all chained together and half starved.

Agnes McVee and Al Riley were taken to Fort Kamloops then on to New Westminster, charged with kidnapping and murder.

Agnes had somehow hidden some of the poison she used on Jim, and in June 1885, shortly before she was brought to trial, she committed suicide by poisoning. Al was found guilty of all charges and hanged.

In 1892, the roadhouse was torn down and moved to the other side of the Cariboo Wagon Road.

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Then, suddenly, it all fell apart for the three villains. A good looking gambler with the last name of MacDonald appeared. He wanted to buy a girl to take with him to the goldfields.

The usual plan was implemented, and when Al Riley joined Agnes outside to do the shooting, she refused to give him Instead, she went back into the roadhouse and the next morning she sold MacDonald a comely 17-year-old girl for $4,000.

He left with the girl and rode off towards the north. But Jim followed the pair, and returned that evening with a sack of gold coins.

Agnes angrily confronted her husband, and Jim admitted to killing MacDonald. He gave Agnes the sack of coins.

The next morning, Agnes appeared to have forgiven Jim, and she cooked him a hearty breakfast. Part way through, he stopped and fell to the floor, rolling about with violent convulsions.

Jim died shortly after, poisoned by Agnes.

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Computers - The NextOF Step POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ELDER COLLEGE Begins Thursday March 7, 9:30 am – 12 noon Registration: Course Description: This is not an introductory Please note – If the course is full and your name course for computer users. Rather, it is intended to is placed on a wait list, this is an expression of expand your computer knowledge in a number of interest only – it is not a registration. The wait general areas: list allows us to fill a vacancy and to determine •e-mails and attachments whether the course should be offered in a sub•word processing sequent semester.

•working with files and folders Members should register for themselves when•safely downloading programs and software ever possible. Should a member have to be •setting up various program features away on registration day the member can ask •computer security another member to register their class or class•fine tuning your computer using shortcuts to varies for them. Only one proxy per member will be ous programs allowed. Mail course registrations will not be •burning all types of images/data to CD’s and accepted.

DVD’s Course Fees are $30, all computer courses (re•using portable hard drives gardless of the number of sessions are $35.00).

•troubleshooting common computer problems Exceptions to this fee structure may apply. Fees This is a hands on course for those who are already have been established by the Executive Board, comfortable with the Windows 7 operating system. in consultation with the Finance and Curriculum Participants are encouraged to bring along their Committees. own laptop computers to use during the sessions, Cancellation Fees of 10% of the course fee shall or if you prefer, a laptop will be provided for you. be levied to cover administrative costs if notice to cancel is givenReupholstery at least seven (7) days prior to the Furniture beginning of the course.

Begins Tuesday March 5, 9:30 am – 11:30 am Refund - If notice of cancellation is less than Course Description: This course will teach the parseven (7) days, course fees will not be refunded ticipants the basic steps involved in reupholstering a small piece of furniture (e.g. small armless chairs, Scent Free – The Board of Directors of Elder footstools, dining chairs and some automotive seats College has passed a motion that, as much as etc.) Each participant will be expected to bring possible, all of our meetings and classes should along a small item to work on, and to provide his/ be scent free. Please do what you can to respect her own tools. The instructor will demonstrate the the needs of those members that have allergies techniques involved in laying out and measuring to various scents. fabric, cutting to size, and recovering the piece of furniture. This course is not designed for those who Financial Assistance - If you need financial aswish to take on a large reupholstery project. A list sistance with a course fee, contact Bernie Kromof required tools you need to bring will be supplied hout, Elder College Treasurer at (250) 392-7880, on sign-up. for further information.

Beginners’ Spanish

MEMBERSHIP Begins Wednesday March 13. 1pm – 3pm Membership is open to anyone 50 years of age or Course Description: This is a basic Spanish course older, membership fee is $10.00. designed for people who have little or no prior knowledge of the language, but who would like to It offers: learn. Students will work in a relaxed atmosphere, • An opportunity to participate in all Elder College with a focus on learning simple terms and how to courses, lectures and special events. use them in a conversation. The instructor uses • Privileges of Thompson Rivers University, inmany methods, including hand outs, flash cards, cluding conditional use of its library, bookstore, music, videos, and repetition to provide you with and participation in many of the University spona basic understanding of the language and how to sored events. make yourself understood.

• The opportunity to volunteer in a number of areas.

Ken’s Country Cooking • And the opportunity to participate in the govBegins Wednesday April 10, 10am – 12 noon erning of Elder College.

Course Description: Come and join Ken Wilson of Ken’s Country Cooking fame for 3 sessions of tips, recipes and demonstration as he prepares some interesting and unique dishes. The focus will be on Oriental and East Asian cuisine. Ken’s knowledge and enthusiasm will give you some great pointers for trying out some new ideas at home.

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Our feature photograph this month is of Barry and Judy Jenkins, taken at the annual New Year's Day Turkey Shoot Jan. 1.

The couple are avid outdoor enthusiasts who have shared many hunting adventures together.

The two also team up to offer the CORE program yearly at the Williams Lake Sportsman's Association clubhouse and encour-

age youth to become involved in a traditional outdoor lifestyle of hunting and fishing.

The couple volunteer with the Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association annual events, such as the Turkey Shoot and upcoming Game Banquet.

As well Judy volunteers her time with elder college.

Together the two maintain busy, active lifestyles.

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Quesadilla Nothing makes healthy eating easier than having nutritious, simple recipes for everyday meals. The BC Government put together a few recipes packed with nutrients for seniors to try out, including this one for quesadillas.

Quesadilla Quesadillas are a warm, tasty way to use up leftover cooked vegetables and small amounts of cooked meat. For a complete meal, serve with a piece of fresh fruit and a glass of milk.

Serves: 1 Preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes.

Per serving: Calories: 252, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrate: 33 g, Fibre: 3.4 g, Sodium: 308 mg, Calcium: 236 mg.

Ingredients: • 1 whole wheat soft tortilla (7 inch or 18 cm) • ¼ cup (60 mL) shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese • ¾ cup (175 mL) cooked vegetables (use leftovers if you have them) • Cooked meat (optional) • Sliced olives or sun dried tomatoes (optional) Instructions: 1. Chop vegetables and grate cheese before you start to cook.

2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

3. Place tortilla on heated pan.

4. Quickly place cut up vegetables on top of tortilla and cover with grated cheese.

5. Lift up half the tortilla and fold over the other half, enclosing the vegetables and cheese, and lightly press on top to hold together.

6. Cook until the tortilla is lightly browned and crispy.

7. Flip over and cook the other side.

8. Cut in half and serve with a small amount of salsa.

Suggested Vegetables: Asparagus, broccoli, yams, red peppers, carrots, mushrooms and/or onions.

Payments up in 2014 Tom Fletcher Black Press

Medical premiums for all but low-income B.C. residents go up again with the start of a new year.

The B.C. government is increasing its Medical Services Plan premiums for the fifth straight year, by four per cent across the board. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released its annual survey of tax and other payroll deductions Monday, calculating that MSP premiums in B.C. have risen 28 per cent since 2010. Effective Jan. 1, the monthly health premium for a single person rises from $66.50 to $69.25. In 2014, families of two pay $125.50, up from $120.50, and families of three or more pay $138.50, up from $133.

Many full-time

employees have their MSP premiums paid by their employer. People earning $30,000 or less are eligible for reduced premiums on a sliding scale, with premiums eliminated for those earning $22,000 a year or less. The B.C. government has used the increased MSP revenues to offset the longterm growth of health care costs, which are approaching half of the total provincial budget.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s 2013 budget projected health spending to increase 2.3 per cent in the current fiscal year, 2.7 per cent in the year beginning April 1 and only 2.2 per cent the following year.

The government’s critics called that unrealistic after years of increases of more than five per cent.

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OAPO branch 93 meets at Seniors Centre today Win Gooding Special to Tribune/Advisor

A very happy new year to all good seniors out there.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas spending quality time with family and friends.

Now we need to get out and walk off those good meals we enjoyed and hopefully lose some of those inches we’ve added to our waistlines.

I enjoyed my holiday immensely visiting with Noel and my family at the coast. I didn’t miss the cold weather and snow at all.

The Seniors’ Centre opened again on Jan. 6 so drop in and enjoy lunch with your friends.

Memberships are due for 2014. The OAPO Branch 93 monthly meeting is on Thursday Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at the centre. New members are always welcome, so come and find out what is going on in the new year to make life better for all seniors. Tea, coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting to social with members.

The OAPO will be having their annual Valentine Tea on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.

The tea is in honour of those seniors 80 years and over so bring your mother, grandmother or a friend for an enjoyable afternoon. The Seniors’ Activity Centre annual

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We hope that 2014 brings the world, peace, hope, joy and love.

Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance payments are also going up for many people, despite a federal government pledge to freeze EI premiums for three years. In its New Year Tax Changes report, it calculates that maximum EI premiums will go up $23 in 2014, totalling $914 for the year.

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Skiing great way to keep active

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Cross country skiing is a great way to stay active at any age and the Bull Mountain Ski Area is a true gem. Located 16 kilometres north of Williams Lake, Bull Mountain offers more than 20 kilometres of groomed trails with tracks for every skill level.

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✖ SPCA Visit (B) 2:00 Tenant Council Meeting (GD) 3:00 Cribbage In The Bistro

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9:00 Walking Group 12:30 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling Cribbage

✖ 10:30 Seniors Village Sunday Brunch (MD) 2:30 Cariboo Bethel Church (MD)

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Phone 250-392-2331 ext 218 • E-mail sports@wltribune.com • Fax 250-392-7253 • Greg Sabatino Sports Editor

Annual Snow Game fun for participants April Gerwing Special to Tribune/Advisor If you have ever watched rugby and didn’t quite get how the game was being played or have much of a clue as to just what was going on out there, then please don’t look to this game for guidance or clarity.

This is the Snow Game and there’s no game like it. (Sorry, had to.)

This is not the place to learn all-there-is-to-know-about-rugby-but-were-afraid-to-ask; it is, however, a great place to look for an afternoon filled with a lot of laughs, fresh air, friends, family and maybe, just maybe, a cold beer and a hot bowl of chilli.

This isn’t seven-a-side rugby or even 15-a-side.

This is however-many-peopleshow-up-to-play-divided-by-twoaside.

This rugby game may be split into conventional halves, but has been played in thirds or quarters or pretty much until the old guys say so.

This is the one day of the year when you will see the Williams Lake Rustlers, the Hustlers and the Cariboo Old Boys all take to the pitch at once.

The snow game pits coaches against players, brothers against sisters and fathers against sons.

Leave it to the pioneers of Williams Lake’s Polar Bear Swim to tackle each other into the snow for fun and no profit.

This year’s game was blessed by high attendance both on and off the pitch, exceptional weather, lots of fluffy snow, and a couple of local-turned-national rugby celebrities.

Jake Illnicki and Kayla Moleschi both carved some time out of their professional athletic careers

SPORTS NOTEBOOK Thursday, Jan. 9

Lake City Falcons host Fraser Lake The Lake City Falcons senior girls basketball team will be hosting Fraser Lake in a home game on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Williams Lake campus.

Tip off is at 5:10 p.m.

There will be a fundraising concession on site with pizza and baked goods.

Heading into the game the girls have six wins and three losses.

Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 12

Williams Lake Bantam House Tournament April Gerwing photos

A large pile up makes for a fun moment during the annual Snow Game at the Ottoman Drive rugby fields. to join their former team mates, coaches and friends for the afternoon.

It was most gracious of them to not maim anyone too badly.

When I asked a meteorologist about the unlikeliness of the excellent weather, near-perfect powdery snow and fortuitous lack of wind, I was told that it was likely due to the overwhelming amount of Stampede Belt Buckles present, creating something akin to the Bat Signal.

He explained that this was a direct result of the trifecta of division-winning rugby excellence that was the 2013 Stampede Rugby Tournament.

Whatever the case, it was truly a perfect day at the Ottoman fields … and I may have made up the Trevor Jensen (left) and Trent Domich (right) help up Tyler Judd after he received a face full of snow. part about the meteorologist.

Williams Lake Bantam House teams will suit up at the Cariboo Memorial Complex over the Jan. 1012 weekend hosting teams from around the region for their home tournament.

The action kicks off Friday and extends until Sunday morning with playoff finals.

Sunday, Jan. 12

Powder Kings Chimney Lake Circle Tour The Powder Kings Snowmobile Club is hosting a Chimney Lake Circle Tour beginning at 11 a.m. at 2624 Selkirk Rd. Parking is available on the north end of the road. For more information contact Henry Van Soest at 250-392-2670 or e-mail henry@vansoest. ca.

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Inter Mill Hockey League Standings (week 12) Team W L T PTS Gibraltar Coppper Kings Mount Polley Mine West Fraser Sawmill Pinnacle Pellets Gibraltar Barons Tolko Soda Creek

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Denny’s Club 55+ Bowling Leagues (Jan. 3) 100 Mile Strikers - 4 The Connection- 4 Elks - 3 Odd Balls - 2 W-5 - 2

The Golden Girls - 2 The Originals - 2 Help! - 1 The Fix Is In - 0 Gutter Dusters - 0

Ladies’ High Single - Marlene Davis - 300 Ladies’ High Triple - Norma Weatherby - 647 Ladies’ High Average - Mary Galloway - 201

Williams Lake Recreational Hockey League (week 11 to Dec. 13) A Division: Cariboo Canucks Grey Fox TRU

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Monday Night Bowling (Dec. 16) Hit & Miss - 43 Charlie’s Angels - 39 Spare Parts - 38.5 Pirates - 35 Just for Kicks - 32

Blazing Bannocks - 30.5 Loonies - 22 El Paso Wipo - 17.5 Marg’s Devils - 14.5

Team High Single - Hit & Miss - 1,142 Team High Triple - Hit & Miss - 3,316 Men’s High Average - Larry Andrews - 235 Men’s High Single - Curt Sprickerhoff - 314 Men’s High Triple - Larry Andrews - 789 Ladies’ High Average - Lynn Bolt - 223 Ladies’ High Single - Sherri Jaeger - 235 Ladies’ High Triple - Sherri Jaeger - 602 Wednesday Afternoon Ladies Bowling League (Dec. 18) Alley Oops - 3 Klassy Ladies - 2

Yo-Yos- 2 Queen Bees - 1

Team High Single - Alley Oops - 1,132 Team High Triple - Alley Oops - 3,334 High Average - Caroline Munich - 196 High Single - Becky Forbes - 254 High Triple - Caroline Munich - 650 Most Over Average - Becky Forbes - 143 points

Erik Bunce added singles for Williams Lake in the winning effort.

The Timberwolves opened their tournament with a game against the North Delta Sun Devils, picking up a 5-4 win.

The lakecity squad opened up an early two goal lead in the second period and were in control of the contest until running into a handful of penalty trouble taking six consecutive penalties and surrendering four goals with just three minutes left in the game.

Williams Lake, however, stormed back with three quick goals,

potting the winning goal with one minute and 30 seconds left to play. Cody Swan was credited with the game winner, with Paynton, Jordan Bunce, Thomas and Pinette added lone markers. Hayden Lyons picked up the win for Williams Lake.

In their next game penalty trouble continued to plague the Timberwolves as their opponents, the Kelowna ‘AA’ Rockets, potted seven power play goals to put Williams Lake away, 9-4. In the following game against the Penticton Vees the Tim-

berwolves, again, had trouble outscoring their opponents, falling 5-1.

Based on their round robin record Williams Lake was relegated to the consolation round where they met the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA). Williams Lake battled hard, however, came out on the wrong end of a 5-4 decision.

The loss then saw the T-wolves take on the Salmon Arm Silvertips, picking up a 5-4 win.

Scoring for Williams Lake were Erik (2), Thomas (2) and Paynton.

Price named to Canada’s Olympic roster

Mens High Single - Wayne Rodier - 303 Mens High Triple - Wayne Rodier - 810 Mens High Average - Ervin Hannah - 213

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The bantam tier two Williams Lake Timberwolves finished with three wins and three losses at the prestigious Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament.

The T-wolves defeated the Vancouver T-Birds, 5-3, on Sunday to wrap up five days of competition at the tournament, which ran at the Interior Savings Centre, the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre and the Memorial Arena from Jan. 1-5.

Conley Pinette scored twice while Trey Thomas, William Paynton and

Carey Price is heading to Sochi.

The Anahim Lake native and Montreal Canadiens netminder was named to Team Canada’s men’s 2014

Olympic team roster Tuesday morning, following an announcement from Hockey Canada.

Price will join Vancouver Canucks goal-

tender Roberto Luongo and Phoenix Coyotes netminder Mike Smith to round out the squad’s goaltending duties.

Canada’s first game

in Sochi will be Feb. 13 against Norway.

Canada will also play Group B games against Austria on Feb. 14 and Finland on Feb. 16.

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COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Friday, Jan 17

Script reading night On Friday, Jan. 17 the Studio Theatre is hosting a script reading night for people wishing to mount plays in the next play season.

This is when pitchers get to hear the script read without relying on the voices in their heads.

Then comes Play Pitch Night which will be held Feb. 10. Please come with your producer and stage manager chosen.

Also bring your draft play budget and multiple copies of proposed script.

After this, the play selection committee will hold the question and answer session on March 10 and quickly reach their decision so that the next season will be set earlier than usual.

Monday, Jan. 20 Potato House agm

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Williams Lake Film Club representative Krista Liebe (left), Williams Lake Learning Disabilities Association co-ordinator Sydney Wolstenholme, and Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre Executive Director Nancy Gale is the new LDA tutorial room at the CDC.

LDA program finds new home at CDC Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer The Williams Lake Learning Disabilities Association has a new home and a new teacher.

The program has been moved to the Williams Lake and District Child Development Centre on Second Avenue and will be co-ordinated by Sydney Wolstenholme.

Wolstenholme grew up in Williams Lake and took her university training in Kamloops. She earned a bachelor of arts with a major in theatre and completed her teaching degree last April.

Wolstenholme is restructuring the tutorial program so that students attend one-hour sessions, four to five days a week for a four-week session between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. on week days.

That way she says the things students work on will stay with them longer.

“When a student only takes

a tutorial one day a week the teacher tends to end up teaching the same material over again to reinforce what they have forgotten, but an intense four weeks cements the learning and there is much less likelihood the student will lose the skills they have learned.”

To start, she says she will be holding sessions for children in grades 1 to 7 only.

The hope is to expand the program to secondary students next year.

She says students don’t have to be diagnosed with a learning disability to qualify for the program. They may just find themselves a bit behind in math and reading.

She says math and reading coupled with good study skills are the foundations for learning in other areas of study such as science and social studies.

Wolstenholme grew up in Williams Lake and became involved

in theatre in high school at Columneetza Secondary School and with the Studio Theatre.

People may remember her as Nurse Kay Saddler in the Studio Theatre production of Whose Life is it Anyway and in the chorus of the musicals Fame and Antigone.

She says the LDA program is an opportunity for her to work in teaching and return home to be close to her family.

The LDA program will be operated in partnership with the CDC as a pilot project, says executive director Nancy Gale.

“The LDA had been at our Fourth Avenue location and is coming to the CDC now that the Women’s Contact Society has moved entirely into that space.”

Gale also welcomes the program as an opportunity to have all of the programs for children’s services under one umbrella.

She says the fee structure has also been set low to make sure the

LDA program is as accessible as possible for all children who are struggling in school.

“We are very excited about this partnership,” Gale says. “If we can operate successfully for a year then we can apply for gaming funds.”

LDA chair Tihol Tiholov is also pleased with the move and the fact that the program will now have a stable base of operations.

“The move is very positive,” Tiholov says. “We really appreciate the partnership with the CDC because of their long record serving children, their very well-known location, and working with a professional teacher.”

Tiholov says they also welcome new LDA board members and volunteers to help with expanding the program.

The program is currently supported by donations, the primary contributors being the Telus employees group and the Williams Lake Film Club.

The Potato House Sustainable Community Society will hold its annual general meeting and pot luck dinner on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Scout Island Nature Centre.

At 5 p.m. people will dine on a potato themed pot-luck dinner to be followed by a brief annual meeting and a slide show presentation of Marin Patenaude’s adventure down the mighty Fraser River this summer.

Memberships will be renewed and new members are welcome.

The Potato House relies and thrives on community support.

Over the past few seasons we have grown exponentially and are looking forward to an even more constructive and inspiring year and hope that you join us in this journey toward a more sustainable and vibrant community.

Thursday, Jan. 9

Cariboo Festival 2014 syllabus ready The Cariboo Festival committee would like to announce the Syllabus for the 2014 Festival in now available at the Open Book.

Entry deadline is Feb. 11, 2014. We look forward to having a great year of performances and entries.

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A group of crosscountry skiers takes in some of the beautiful conditions at Bull Mountain on Sunday during the Williams Lake Cross-Country Ski Club’s Annual Family Fun Day. Skiing and lessons were free throughout the afternoon.

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Olivia and Ethan top B.C. baby names Olivia and Ethan were the most popular names for girls and boys born in 2012, according the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency.

Other top selections for girls were Emma, Sophia, Emily and Ava. Rounding out the top five for boys were

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From Aarav to Zion Only Client: Ministry of Forests, Lands andnames NRO whose The most popular and Aaliyah to Zoya, frequency occurs five or FLNR-S-INTERIOR-2014 names in 2011 Campaign: were therePMP: were 44,270 births more times are listed.

Liam and Emma. Size: 4.313” in B.C.xin6.714” 2012, up from A complete list of the Pop culture also plays an apparent role when babies are named.

In 2012, there were 71 named Justin, 70 named Taylor, 35 named Khloe

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Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Range Branch 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T3 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton, BC, V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: 250-492-6193, email: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed multi-agency Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the southern interior of B.C.

EDINGER: Darcy and Becky Edinger are happy to announce the birth of their fourth daughter, Alyssa Miriam Edinger, born on Aug. 21, 2013 weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz.

Alyssa is a little sister to Kayla, Danielle, and Brooklyn.

And she is welcomed by her many wonderful grandparents.

The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson Nicola, Cariboo, Central Coast, Squamish Lillooet, Columbia Shuswap, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, Okanagan Similkameen, Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay and East Kootenay Regional Districts.

The PMP applies to areas in the vicinity of the communities of Bella Coola, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Clinton, Cache Creek, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Merritt, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Invermere, Fernie and Sparwood.

The pest management methods proposed for use include mechanical, cultural and biological control and the use of herbicides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Lontrel), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), mecoprop-p (Dyvel DX), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D Amine (2,4-D Amine 600) and triclopyr (Garlon XRT). Selective application methods include wick/wipe-on, injection, squirt bottle, cut surface, and foliar applications using backpack or vehicle mounted sprayer.

RONALDS: Proud parents James and Sandra and even prouder brothers, Anthony and Matthew, would like to announce the birth of the latest addition to their clan.

Patrick Johnathan Tyler Ronalds was born Nov. 18, 2013 weighing 9 lbs. 1.6 oz.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2019.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP and map of the proposed treatment area may be examined in detail at: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Range Branch, 411 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T3, online at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/HRA/Plants/ or by contacting the Agent listed above.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Winter Elder College registration coming up Judy Jenkins Special to Tribune/Advisor Williams Lake seniors should be getting into the swing of things this month with a fresh new lineup of courses through Cariboo Chilcotin Elder College.

The first step will be Wednesday, Jan. 15, with membership signup from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors Activity Centre.

The main membership and course registration will take place Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church at 1000 Huckvale Place.

Prospective students are encouraged to come along and choose their favourite courses, register and have some refreshments.

Final registration will be Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre.

Further registrations

Judy Jenkins photo

This group of women were among those who took the pastels art course in last fall’s Elder College session. Memberships in Elder College will be taken at the Seniors Activity Centre on Jan. 15. Course registration takes place on Jan. 22 at St. Andrew’s United Church. will not be accepted after that day unless you are on a waiting list.

Students must have a $10 membership to sign up for classes, and most courses cost between $10 and $35.

New courses this year include Home Staging, or preparing your home for eye appeal for

prospective buyers; setting up your Windows 8 computer platform, and another computer class called Beyond the Next Steps.

Other courses dealing with technology are Computers—The Next Steps, and Exploring the iPad Together.

An Introduction to

the Identification of Local Flora will include two indoor sessions and one outdoor taught by Ray Coupe.

Another nature course is Getting to Know Birds: Identification Tips and Techniques taught by Cathy Koot in two sessions — one evening and one

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Music Appreciation Listening Sessions led

by Dennis Tupman will include Music of Our Land, Music of Faith, Hope and Courage and Music from our Teens.

George Cornett will offer the fifth installment of Guitar Workshop.

Water Colours and

More will be guided

by Wally Chernoff, and Jesse Madden will lead a course in Basic Digital Photography.

Heidi Redl will lead students into their past with techniques for writing their own memoirs.

Those who have ventured into the realm of the universe will appreciate the Google Earth Seminar lead by Pat Teti.

Some of the returning favourites will include Beginners Spanish, taught by Patricia Olson and Furniture Refinishing lead by Tony Savile.

The spring semester will include four Community Service Courses that are free, but class sizes are limited and those wishing to take part must register by Jan. 29.

Terra Hildebrand will lead the Heads Up! An Introduction to Brain Health, while Stan McCarthy and

Conrad Turcotte will teach a basic course in CPR, important knowledge for everyone.

Dave Dickson and RCMP officers will inform seniors of some of the scams and schemes making the rounds, including credit card and banking scams, phone scams and computer rip-offs.

The fourth community service course is a Mature Drivers’ Workshop, a one-session class led by Joe Bazan, which is offered through the BC Automobile Association.

Thompson Rivers University has several course offerings which may interest senior.

There is an introduction to tablet computing, a workshop on connecting with your creativity and creative spirit, couples foot massage and a series of workshops designed around nutrition and organic foods.

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In Memory Of James Bosworth Nov. 5, 1936 Jan. 8, 2011 Love Lives On Those we love are never really lost to us.

We feel them in so many ways.

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And dreams they had each day.

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The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Margaret Susan Taylor of Williams Lake, BC on December 29, 2013, at the age of 61.

A Celebration of Life will take place in early summer, time and place to be announced at a later date.

Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & the Yukon LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements.

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April 8, 1947 December 13, 2013 Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Colleen Samuelsen at the age of 66. She is survived by her husband Kristian and children Forest (Diedere) Mearns, Treva Mearns, Torfin (Heather) Samuelsen, Laurina (Randy) Cobb and Bjorn Samuelson.

A service will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall at both the Williams Lake and Bella Coola locations.

A tea will follow.

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Sandra Leah Price Oct. 4, 1960 - Dec. 31, 2013

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James “Jim” Paul Long It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jim announces his sudden passing on January 3, 2014 in Williams Lake, B.C. at the age of 65.

A celebration of life will be held at the Elks Hall in Williams Lake on Saturday January 11, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Chris Harder officiating.

Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and friend on New Years Eve 2013. Sandra was pre-deceased by her Dad Kenny in 1997 two brothers Timmy in 1994 and Kenny (Chooch) in 1973. Hockey and soŌbaůů were her passion up unƟů 2001 when Sandra was diagnosed with Wrimary Wuůmonary Hypertension and has fought a courageous Θ vaůiant baƩůe since that Ɵme.

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Sandra spent the ůast few years ůiving in sernon C. She is survived by her Dom - nna Wrice, brothers - :im (Daria), Zandy, Keůůy Θ Danny, sisters - Debbie Θ >inda, and many nieces and nephews. ceůebraƟon of ůife wiůů be heůd in the >egion Haůů on Sat. :an. 11, 2014 at 1 pm.

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Brian was born July 28, 1947 in Port Arthur, ON (Thunder Bay) to Dorothy Jean Preece and Ernest William Goddard. He passed away December 18, 2013 at his home near Likely, BC. He was predeceased by his father Ernie in November 1947. He lived in Port Arthur from 1947 to 1959, when his mother remarried and the family moved to Kakabeka Falls, ON. In 1965 he joined the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 3rd Regiment and served until 1968. After leaving the army he worked as a heavy duty mechanic, working in mines in North Western Ontario and British Columbia. He leaves his wife of 19 years, Maureen, his mother Jean Ditmars, sister Kelly Ditmars, both of Victoria, BC and older sister Sharon Brooks (Jim) of Grande Prairie, AB, three children in Ontario, as well as several nieces and nephews and his giant white dog Bella.

A graveside service will be held at Quesnel Forks later this spring in Likely, BC. The family wishes to thank Dr. Van Der Merwe for her excellent care through the years. Donations may be made in Brian’s name to the Williams Lake SPCA. Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with all arrangements.

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Barry Martin Lang

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Barry Martin Lang on December 26, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer.

We all know Barry as hard-working, full of fun, and generous to a fault.

He loved to spoil family and friends: outings at the lake swimming, fishing, and tubing; sledding, skiing and tobogganing in the Cariboo snow; golfing; adventures with the grand-puppies; and food, the more varied the better, shared with delightful exuberance. Gatherings with Barry were always lively, warm, inviting and full of laughter. As innumerable family anecdotes can attest, he was always ready with a prank, too.

Perhaps to his chagrin, his children were quick studies and happy to return these in kind. Barry has left a legacy of love and laughter that we are sure will always live on in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known him.

Barry will be greatly missed by all those he has left behind: his loving wife, Leona; daughter Amanda, son-inlaw Klaus; daughter Sabrina, son-in-law Jeremy, grandson Eli; daughter Tracey, son-in-law Mike, granddaughter Nyomi; daughter (and golfing partner) Melissa; son Andrew, daughter-in-law Lindsey, grandson Silas; siblings Cynthia, Rod and Gene; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews too numerous to name yet greatly loved nonetheless.

A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Barry’s life will be announced in the summer. Those wishing to honour Barry’s memory by way of donation are encouraged to do so to the Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society.

LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements.

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Duties: 1. Performance of related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.

2. Performing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities.

3. Maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and account irregularities, 4. Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payment documents such as purchase orders, travel reimbursements, stipends, and any other accounting transactions related to A/P management.

5. Provide assistance with annual audit working papers.

Qualifications/Experience: a. Minimum two years experience working in a bookkeeping position b. Working knowledge and familiarity with Accounting software, preferably Sage Accpac ERP c. Computer Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook d. Must have the ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing e. Must maintain professional conduct and abide by the Cariboo Friendship Society’s Code of Ethics f. Must submit to a criminal records check Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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You have supported your Millwright ticket or experience with a 3 year background in maintenance planning or supervision and advanced proďŹ ciency with MS OfďŹ ce and Project as well as Synergen or other computerized maintenance management system.

Expect competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts, together with a safe, highquality work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply, please forward your rĂŠsumĂŠ by January 18, 2014, to:

Government Inspections Shuttle Service

STAN POGUE

Licensed Technician

Tuesday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

A.R.S. Enterprises Ltd 1075 N. Mackenzie Ave.

Phone 250-392-3522 • Fax 250-392-3548

service design sales Highlands Irrigation Ltd. Williams Lake 250.392.2321 1.800.665.5909 www.thewaterpeople.com Irrigating BC and the Yukon since 1974

C & Ski Small Engines

Colleen Fitzpatrick Human Resources Manager Fax: 250.441.3308 Email: Colleen.Fitzpatrick@canfor.com

Sales and Service of All Small Engine and Marine Equipment

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Isle Pierre (Prince George) Colin Stevens 25 years experience

WWW.CANFOR.COM

• 2 stroke crankshaft rebuilding • Cylinder boring • Buy and sell used equipment all makes and models • Many parts - new and used available • Dealer for Motovan, Kimpex, Trans Can Imports, Western Marine and many more • Warranty Contractor for Sears

250-296-3380

3616 Stanchfield Road - 15 mins up Horsefly Road candski@xplornet.ca

Brad Huston

DON’T LEAVE OUR PAPER CARRIERS OUT IN THE

DARK! When our carriers deliver your newspaper early in the morning, some streets are very dark...

PLEASE LIGHT THE WAY WITH YOUR PORCH LIGHTS! A customer service and carrier safety message from...

Close Date: January 13, 2014 Submit resumes with three work related references: 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1J1 Attention: Personnel Committee

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• Small Appliance Recycling Depot • E-Waste Electronic Recycling Center 250-982-2611 Daily service to Quesnel Wednesday & Friday to Bella Coola In-Town Deliveries

Bella Coola

250-392-7567 Williams Lake

405 Mackenzie Avenue South, Williams Lake

Fax 250-392-5440 • www.beelinecourier.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES • Software & Hardware Installation • Computer & Router Set Up • General Computer Help 250.392.7629

Gilles Mailhiot

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Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Legal Services

Appliances

Misc. for Sale

Sporting Goods

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

RECONDITIONED Washer/dryers, electric stoves, etc.

6 Month Guarantee Will deliver in town 250-305-6344 days 250-392-7064 evenings

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

Browning .300 Win Mag Abolt. Great shape c/w sling & scope. $450. Robert 250-3923605 (h) or 250-392-7132 (w).

STEEL BUILDING. The big year end clear out! 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

For Sale By Owner

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750.

Education/Trade Schools

$200 & Under Collapsible fishing tent.

Good working condition. $180 Phone 250-296-3462

Recycling RECYCLING

Centre for Arts & Technology www.digitalartschool.com

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists.

Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com 1-800-466-1535 info@canscribe.com.

Help Wanted

Depot for batteries, rads, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, alts. and starts.

Will p/u, will pay cash!

Phone 250-398-0672

James Western Star Truck & Trailer Ltd. in Williams Lake has an immediate opening for an experienced parts person.

Full Time, competitive wages, benefits & signing bonus. Fax resume to: 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com

Professional/ Management DIVISION MANAGER Needed for trucking company. Position is Salmon Arm Based. Minimum 5 years verifiable experience in truck or supply chain management. Details on line @ sutco.ca or call 888-3572612 ext 230.

Trades, Technical HIRING in Fort St John, BC. MILL ELECTRICIANS w/ experience. Wage up to $50/hr, Housing & Benefits.

Shift-7days on/ 7off. Email resume: tom@fsjelec.com or fax 250-630-2114 Ph: 250-2634350 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Services

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 60% and be debt free in half the time!

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1-877-5563500 BBB Rated A+ www.mydebtsolution.com 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Firewood/Fuel Legally obtained firewood, Timber #A91272, True measured cord.

(250)267-7950 Leave message

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Feed & Hay

Heavy Duty Machinery

Pet Services Cariboo Kennel Club Beginners dog obedience. January classes start January 23rd.

Contact Holly Woods at 250392-6507 or 250-392-2555.

Dresser TD15C Crawler Tractor (140 HP) for rent. $5,000/month. Coastal Pacific Equipment. 1(250)392-7755

Misc. for Sale

Adorable Bichon/Maltese puppies non shedding, have shots, ready to go Jan 15. $450.00 Call evenings or weekends (250)398-2223

Craftsman II, heavy duty, snowblower: 12.5HP, 33” opening, Tewmseh motor. $675. obo (250)398-5981 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.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Pets

Join the AXIS Team in Williams Lake If you have a passion and desire to work with families or youth/adults with developmental disabilities or youth at risk; this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. �e are seeking quali�ied appli�ants for the following positions: • • • •

Full Time Family Counsellor (35 hrs/week) P/T Caregiver Support (14 hrs/week) P/T Behavioural Consultant (17.5 hrs/week) Full Time �esiden�e �orkers (�4 hour shifts � 3 on 3 off) • Casual �esiden�e �orkers (�4 hour shifts � as required)

For further information, refer to our website at www. a�is.b�.�a under �ob opportunities, Cariboo Bran�h. �mail resume and �over letter to andrea.stofanik� a�is.b�.�a or fa� to �5���51���77.

CARIBOO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY Pregnancy Outreach Program Pregnancy Outreach Worker –Full Time

Job Title:

Support Outreach Worker

Job Purpose: To teach and model positive health practices by teaching, demonstrating, and monitoring pregnant women, newborn infants, mothers, and families who are considered to be high risk.

Education, Training, and Experience 1. Education and/or one to three years of experience in related field 2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in paraprofessional counselling 3. Knowledge of the group process and facilitation skills 4. Must submit to a criminal record check 5. Computer Knowledge an asset 6. Knowledge and experience in working with the local First Nation Culture Closing Date: January 20, 2014

Medical/Dental

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. Wanted

Reserve your space!

Honda Remote Starter

Rentals

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc.

Confidential 778-281-0030

Despite every technological advance, business cards remain an essential business tool.

Christmla Specia 1983 Columbia Mobile Very clean, 2bdrm & 1 bath, recent updates, 8x10 addition & deck.

8x10 storage shed.

Located in park below Walmart. Adult oriented park. $240/mnth pad rent. $48,000 Call Ron (250)392-1197 or (250)267-1066.

Can view anytime.

4 Hankook winter tires on rims P205/75R14 95% tread. $375. obo (250)392-1935

Pets & Livestock Top quality horse hay 1st & 2nd cut $5/bale. Big Lake 1(250)243-2222

Full time and part time kitchen & front counter attendants required. Must be available for all shifts including weekends.

Apply in person at the highway location or online at www.aw.ca

$400 & Under

Real Estate

Here’s my Card!

1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Available immediately.

Renovated and in a secure building.

250-392-9171

Stop scraping, start driving with a Honda Remote Starter Starting $ from

499

installed Merv Bond

Appointments necessary.

Service Manager

250-398-8279

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Open Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm Sat: 9am-5pm DL#30676 550 North 11th Ave

MIND PATH HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Ortiz - RDH, M.H., C.Cht Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

WHO WOULD YOU BE IF YOU COULD ONLY CHANGE YOUR MIND? Weight Loss • Reduce Anxiety Reduce Depression Increase Self Confidence Increase Self Esteem Believe in the Power of your own mind!

778-412-9199

Williams Lake

CAMERON MEDICAL CLINIC MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/FILE CLERK POSITIONS Our office is currently accepting applications for 2 separate positions for which employment will commence mid March 2014.

We require a full-time receptionist for a one-year maternity leave. We also require a permanent parttime file clerk/receptionist.

Our office is fully electronic, therefore, applicants must posses strong computer and typing skills. The successful applicants must also have a pleasant phone manner and be comfortable answering a multi-line phone.

Please apply in person with your resume to Cameron Medical Clinic, 302 Cameron Street from Monday to Friday.

Resumes will be accepted until January 31, 2014.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Lindsay Satchell

IAT, ILE-HIS, BC-HIS Hearing Instrument Specialist

For All Your Hearing Needs Atwood/Yorston Medical Clinic Ph: 250-392-2922 Lower Level Fax: 250-392-2947 145 South 4th Avenue Toll Free: 1-866-327-8678

CARIBOO AESTHETIC

LASER CLINIC

• Soften lines around the mouth • Volume lift and cheek enhancement • Botox Cosmetic and Juvéderm ~ Terrific Alone. Better Together

For a new younger you Dr. J.D. Neufeld • 250-392-7227 • 402 Borland St

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Have we got a deal for you!

Items for $100 & Under are $1 per insertion* Items for $200 & Under are $2 per insertion* Items for $300 & Under are $3 per insertion* Items for $400 & Under are $4 per insertion*

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DONNA BERGEN Unsure of colour?

Let me introduce you to a few foils!

Call and book your appointment today!

Evening appointments available!

Open Monday - Saturday

Country Cottage Hairstyling 250-398-STYL • 250-398-7895 • 250 Barnard St.

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One item per ad - based on 3 lines/12 words. each additional line is $1 per insertion.

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To apply, or for complete job description, see the Cariboo Friendship Society, 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

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Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc for Rent

Suites, Lower

Townhouses

Snowmobiles

BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS

HANDICAPPED UNITS

Prime location downtown, fully renovated 3 bdrm bsmt suite, large windows, laundry hook ups. Avail. Jan. 1st $950 +utilities. (250)296-3230

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

2003 Polaris 550 RMK 136� track, 1307 Miles, $3500.

Phone: (250)398-8822 Leave message.

1 & 2 bedroom suites.

Most desirable apartments for seniors. Clean and quiet.

Next to Boitanio Park behind Boitanio Mall. Suite comes with heat, hot water, elevator, patio or balcony, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Laundry facility on site, no pets.

250-392-6450

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Lovely units, new paint and floors, no pets, laundry facilities available.

250-392-2997 2 bdrm apartment, South Lakeside area, $525/mo, no pets. (250)392-5074.

Apartment Furnished

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Fully furnished suites in different locations. These are hotel ready and in lovely condition.

One of a kind in an excellent neighbourhood. Completely handicap accessible, no pets.

Low income available,must have references.

250-302-9934

Homes for Rent 258A - 5th Ave N., large 2bdrm house with 24x20 detached 2 bay shop, big back yard, fully fenced & secure, nice lawn & sundeck. F/S W/D +util., one small pet allowed. $12050/mo.

Nice location.

Available immed 1(250)2638199 or (250)398-3320 after 6 2 and 3 bdrm. houses. F/S natural gas heat. Please call (250)392-7617.

3-4bdrm house on acreage with one bath, large rec room, wood heat, garden, wood shop & carport. Good condition, near Gibraltar. f,s,w,d n/s $800/mo McLeese Lake.

1(250)297-6569 or 1(250)6302690 5bdrm house. Approx 8km from WL. 2 car heated garage.

F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $1200+ util. $600 DD. Avail. Feb 1st.

778-470-1200

Various Size Units 24 Hour Access Available

Misc for Rent

2 BEDROOM DOWNTOWN

In quiet clean building, heat and cable included.

250-302-9108

Cars - Domestic Suites, Upper 3 bdrm. duplex on Pigeon Ave. W/D, patio and yard. $875/month (250)392-9119

2006 Honda Civic. 4 dr., auto.

One owner. 106,000kms. Excellent condition. $11,000 250398-8183

Sell your vehicle in 3 Papers One Price

Safe, Secure Storage

Duplex / 4 Plex

Transportation

Two 400 Ford motors, one has 70,000k & one is new.

Plus Edelbrock Intakes.

(250)392-3859

MOVING? DOWNSIZING? 250-392-6717

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Auto Accessories/Parts

Storage

250-302-9108

2 bdrm duplex South Lakeside. $700/mon + util. Avail.

Feb 15. 250-296-4375.

2bdrm in 4-plex, avail immed n/g heat/hotwater $800/mo + utilities.

(250)305-4946 or (250)296-3377.

Cozy 2bdrm suite in 4-plex downtown, $650.00 heat included. (250)398-7552 Modern newer 2bdrm in 4-Plex Available immed. Details, Pictures and map at: www.LivingSpace4Rent.com Nice 2bdrm side by side duplex on Dog Creek Rd. n/p, $700/month (250)392-6352 Quiet 3 bdrm unit. $900/mo. n/s, n/p, r/r, laundry & util. incl.

Avail. Feb. 1st. (250)855-8243

Semi-furnished 1bdrm. bsmt suite, $625/mo. (1 person), $700/mo. (2 persons), util. incl., n/p, n/s, d/d. Across from Columneetza. Avail. Feb 1st.

(250)267-2913

“Perfect Condition� Excellent location and close to all schools.

Parking garage, W/D included.

References Required.

250-305-4970 or email to wlrental@shaw.ca

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2bdrm bsmnt suite in town, $775/mnth (250)305-4946 or (250)296-3377 Avail. immed.

2bdrm renovated. close to school and bus stop r/r, $800/month utilities included n/p (250)305-1213 Bachelor suite, ground floor.

F/S Heat/hydro included.

South Lakeside. No Pets.

Available now. Call (250)3923037 after 5:00pm Fully furnished lakefront walkout bachelor suite, n/s, n/p, south facing, near Scout Island, includ util., satellite TV, & wireless internet. Avail Jan 1 $725/mo. (250)392-7395.

Large quiet, clean 2bdrm bsmt suite city view on 2.5 acres (668 Winger Rd) $900 incl. util.

(250)267-7274 or (250)398-5335 Newly renovated 1bdr. suite, close to school & TRU, n/p, n/s, (250) 392-1586 or (250)302-9907.

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community

E-cigarettes breathe life into a dying industry Like many smokers, Dan wants to quit.

He has heard that electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, eCigs or vapour cigarettes, might be helpful. But with all the controversy about them in the news and on the internet, he isn’t sure.

Dan is skeptical, he has noticed e-cigarettes are not just sold in pharmacies like other quit smoking aids. They can be found at convenience stores and gas stations often strategically placed near conventional cigarettes. Dan also knows that tobacco companies are making them and he doesn’t trust that they would make a product to help people quit smoking.

Dan also wonders how they can help smokers quit when they look and act like regular cigarettes. He has heard that quitting smoking can be as difficult as quitting heroin but he also knows that when people are trying to quit injecting heroin doctors don’t prescribe a drug delivered through a needle.

E-cigarettes are cigarette shaped tubes that simulate the sensation of smoking. Batteries in the tubes heat up a fluid filled cartridge that gives off a vapour which looks like smoke.

Although the jury is still out on e-cigarettes, there are health and safety concerns that Dan should be aware of.

Health Canada recently advised Canadians not to purchase electronic cigarettes because they have not been fully evaluated for safety. (http://www. healthycanadians.gc.ca/ recall-alert-rappel-avis/ hc-sc/2009/13373a-eng. php).

There are concerns that electronic cigarettes may make smoking socially acceptable again, especially if used in smoke free places.

Because e-cigarettes release a vapour and not smoke, there are currently very few rules about where they can and can’t be used.

The result is e-cigarettes being used in places where smoking has been banned like classrooms, pubs and shopping malls.

E-cigarettes might

encourage young people to start smoking.

In Canada, e-cigarettes cannot contain nicotine

but they can contain kid-friendly flavours ranging from bacon to bubble gum. Flavour-

ing that could encourage youth to smoke ecigarettes as well as real tobacco products.

Dan decides e-cigarettes are not worth the risk. Instead, he plans to talk with his health

care professional and visit quitnow.ca for tips, tools and support.

By Lesley Coates,

MA, promotion and prevention communications officer for Interior Health.

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