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Newly crowned Williams Lake Stampede Princess Matina Durfeld (second from left) rides to a second-place finish Saturday during a new event held at this year’s Stampede, the Wild Cowgirls Race. Durfeld captured first place during the first rodeo performance Friday.

88th Williams Lake Stampede a great success Angie Mindus Staff Writer The 88th annual Williams Lake Stampede is going down in the record books as another exciting and successful year.

According to Stampede president Fred Thomas, attendance records were broken with 16,451

rodeo fans attending the five rodeo performances. A pay out of $160,000 was also doled out to the top rodeo competitors.

“I think it went great,” Thomas said.

“People were very impressed with the changes to the grounds, the addition of the cowgirl race and motocross show and the (ro-

deo) competition this year was also very good. It all added up to a great weekend.”

Thomas said almost 1,000 people turned out Saturday evening to sellout the new and improved Let R’ Buck Saloon, and concessions also did very well throughout the weekend.

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Thomas said all positive comments they have received are very rewarding, and directors are already starting plans for next year, including the re-signing of the popular freestyle motocross show Global FMX.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Williams Lake Tribune

Williams Lake City Page REMINDER TO RESIDENTS

Sam Ketcham Pool Referendum Question of the Week

Sprinkling regulations in the City of Williams Lake are in effect from April 1 to September 30.

Q: Is there grant funding available from the provincial and federal governments for the project?

A: The Cariboo Regional District and the City will be pursuing grants from senior governments as they become available; however, large grants for recreation infrastructure projects have been difficult to obtain in recent years. The project has an estimated cost of $11.3 million and the Regional District will be borrowing up to $10 million. Therefore grants, along with capital reserves and local fundraising efforts, will be required to cover the difference. Any grants obtained in excess of the $1.3 million will reduce the amount of funding to be borrowed for the project so the cost to local taxpayers will be reduced.

Watering of lawns within the City of Williams Lake is not permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Residents are reminded that watering days are in accordance with residential addresses (odd-numbered addresses water on odd days, evennumbered addresses water on even days). In the case of mobile homes in mobile home parks and strata developments, watering days are determined by bay numbers or unit numbers.

Residents who have installed a new lawn, either by sod or seeding, may apply to the City for a permit to water beyond the conditions set out within the Bylaw.

Properties that have automatic sprinkler systems can water grass between 12 and 4 a.m.

The regulations are to ensure there is enough water supply during peak daytime hours, and noncompliance can carry a $100 fine. The City’s bylaw enforcement department will enforce the regulations.

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August 11 - 15 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $313.13

July 7th - July 11th 9:00 am to 3:30pm Ages 15+ • $383.75

Instructor candidates will focus on how to apply information from the Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course and develop additional instructional skills, stroke development, drills and corrective strategies to plan, teach and evaluate the entire Red Cross swim continuum. The course is twenty-five hours with twelve hours of practice teaching.

For more info contact CMRC at 250-398-7665 Prerequisite is 15 years of age and Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 or equivalent. The course covers the foundation of instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision and feedback.

Course is 30 hours with an additional 8 hours of practice teaching (to be completed within 6 months)

For more info contact CMRC at 250-398-7665

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Carts containing this packaging may not be picked up, as foam packaging is considered a contaminant.

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• age 18 or older on the day of registration; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the City of Williams Lake for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified by this or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

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• Same as above, plus: • a registered owner of real property in the City of Williams Lake for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a nonresident property elector.

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It also includes hands-on seed saving experience.

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COME VISIT THE CITY’S NEW WEBSITE! The City of Williams Lake is pleased to announce that it has launched its re-vamped website williamslake.ca.

Designed with CivicPlus, the re-designed website is easier to use, allows for greater user interaction and features a new clean, crisp design to allow easier navigation, as well as the following features:

• The ability to customize notifications from the City (News items, career opportunities, meeting agendas, City events • A Media Center featuring City videos and multimedia • An interactive calendar which will allow non-profit groups to list community events (feature in development) To register on the new williamslake.ca, click on “Notify Me!” under the “My williamslake” menu of the homepage. Enter your e-mail address and a password to create your profile, and then choose which notifications you wish to receive from the City. The same user information can be used to participate in the Community Voice discussions.

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Have you wondered if you are on the list of electors to be eligible to vote in the City of Williams Lake municipal elections to be held November 15, 2014?

You can find out by contacting Cindy Bouchard, Chief Election Officer at (250) 392-1773 or visiting the Corporate Services office on the second floor at City Hall, 450 Mart Street. The office is open from 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the City of Williams Lake Corporate Services office until September 23, 2014.

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To receive City of Williams Lake media releases, Council Highlights, and updates, contact Communications Coordinator Ken MacInnis at 250-392-8488 or kmacinnis@williamslake.ca

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Williams Lake Tribune Wednesday, July 2, 2014

NEWS

Theft from business increasing Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer Crime stats for the first part of 2014 show an increase in break and enters, robberies and assaults in Williams Lake compared to the same period last year, RCMP Staff Sgt. Ken Brissard told city council recently as he presented the detachment’s calls for service between Jan. 1 and May 31. The highest increase was in break and enters to businesses, which were up 200 per cent.

“We had 15 in 2014 compared to four in 2013,” Brissard said.

“It’s still 15 too many, we’re not making any

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excuses, but we keep preaching to you that it’s a small segment of society that disrupts it for everybody.”

The majority of the break and enters are committed by five or six people who are currently back in jail, he said.

“How long that will last? We’ll keep our fingers crossed.”

There were 26 thefts of vehicles in 2014 and 33 in 2013, and 26 thefts from vehicles in 2014 compared to 35 thefts from vehicles in 2014.

There were also less reports of mischief and false alarms in 2014.

Between January and May the total calls for service were 3,487 com-

pared to 3,362 in 2013.

Brissard said the four per cent increase doesn’t alarm him because often RCMP members are out there self-generating work. Even though a constable might pull over a vehicle on his or her own accord, it’s still counted as a call for service.

Reporting of spousal assaults was up by 13 per cent, however, Brissard said in his 25 years of policing, domestic violence hasn’t increased but more people are contacting the RCMP. “There is more education out there and victims and offenders are coming forward,” Brissard said.

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It was a beautiful blue-sky day, with lots of red to complement the greenery in Boitanio Park for the annual Canada Day celebrations. Instead of traditional cake, this year volunteers including Chief Ann Louie (left) joined Mayor Kerry Cook and other volunteers in handing out cupcakes festooned with red and white swirls of icing.

BCSPCA looks for donations after Rathor to run for mayor husky cross found injured Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer

The Williams Lake SPCA is looking for donations for surgery costs after a huskymix dog that was shot in a rural area near Williams Lake.

“Rupert’s leg requires immediate amputation — the bullet entered his leg, shattered the bone and damaged the tendons, ligaments and muscle,” said Liz Dighton, manager of the Williams Lake SPCA. “Unfortunately, because his wounds were already at least a week old when he was found, infection had taken hold of his system. He is currently on antibiotics, and we are confident that with surgery he can live a full and won-

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The Williams Lake SPCA is looking for donations after Rupert, a husky cross, was found injured near Williams Lake recently.

Rupert requires immediate surgery, and donations can be made online at spca.bc.ca/ medicalemergency or in person at 708 Bond Lake Road.

derful life.”

The estimated cost for Rupert’s surgery is $2,000, plus additional costs for followup treatment. A nonprofit organization, the BC SPCA relies

mainly on public donations to help B.C.’s most vulnerable animals.

Donations to help Rupert or other animals in the SPCA’s care can be made

online at spca.bc.ca/ medicalemergency or in person at 708 Bond Lake Road.

SPCA staff has launched an animal cruelty investigation into the case.

After serving 21 years as a city councillor Surinderpal Rathor said he is running for mayor.

“We need a qualityproven leadership,” Rathor told supporters gathered at Herb Gardner Park Wednesday. “With my drive and experience and yours, as my fellow citizens’ supporting me, I am pretty positive I can deliver.”

Aside from his long political career, Rathor has volunteered in the community extensively since arriving in Williams Lake almost 40 years ago.

In 2012 he was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and before that was the recipient of a B.C. Community Achievement Award in 2005, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award in 2002, and the 125th

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City councillor Surinderpal Rathor announces he will run for mayor alongside his wife, Charanjit.

Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal in 1992.

“My better half Charanjit has given me the green light to run.”

Rathor wasn’t ready

to talk about the issues facing city hall, but said he wanted to let people know he’s running for mayor before people left town for summer holidays.

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Some students back to school Students at Cataline elementary school’s balanced calendar program will be back in school beginning Monday, July 7.

The Labour Relations Board (LRB) ruled the provincial program an essential service late last week, making it possible for students to complete the last three weeks of

their school year.

The LRB also ruled some summer school programs an essential service, however, the decision to cancel GROW summer school programs in Williams Lake had already been made two weeks ago, said School District 27 Superintendent Mark Thiessen.

Thiessen said the deci-

sion was made due to the uncertainty of the teacher strike and the difficulty in being able to communicate with prospective students.

As for the community use of schools throughout the summer months, Thiessen said they will be reviewing all community use applications in light of recent changes,

specifically that pickets have come down and support staff such as maintenance staff have been able to return to work.

Last week Thiessen also cautioned parents not to expect report cards in June for students in kindergarten through Grade 9.

“When the strike is

over, it is possible that June 2014 report cards will be sent home,” Thiessen says. “Without the benefit of report cards, parents and students should assume that all students will be progressing to the next grade unless they receive information from school administrators stating otherwise.

Local contractor wins roofing bid Mainline Roofing of Williams Lake has been awarded the tender to replace the roof over both arenas at the Cariboo Memorial Complex.

The city received two bids that met specific requirements — $478,400 from Mainline and $526,150 from Top Line Roofing of Victoria.

“It’s good to see a bid come in from a local

company,” Acting Mayor Sue Zacharias said.

Coun. Laurie Walters said the roof has to be replaced.

“We’re absolutely at our max in terms of having to get this roof replaced or we’ll have more trouble with it,” she said.

Overall the accepted bid is slightly over budget by $3,400.

Funding for the project is provided through the Cariboo Regional District.

The roof replacement will result in the removal and disposal of the existing drain rock roof ballast, IRMA roof insulation, CT insulation parapet panels, filter fabric and sheet metal flashing.

The new roof will con-

Video store robbed Sunday

During the evening of June 29 at about 8:50 p.m. Williams Lake RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at Movies On the Go, located at 105B Second Avenue North.

Police said the lone

suspect produced a weapon and fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a young, slender male wearing a blue hoodie with a skeleton on the front. The RCMP are

seeking the public’s assistance in this matter.

Should anyone have any information related to this incident please call 250-392-6211 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

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Dog and Canoe Creeks have new chief Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer

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“I started gaining knowledge about impacts to our territory and I was able to be involved in traditional use studies funded by the ministry of forests, travelling with elders to learn where all our cabins were and the different names for places.”

In 2008, after attending meetings to learn more about the treaty process, he ran for council for Dog Creek and was elected for a two-year term.

He ran for chief in 2010, wasn’t elected, and in 2012 was elected for another term on council.

This time around he feels lucky to have been elected chief, he said.

Around 700 people come from either Dog Creek and Canoe Creek.

While the two communities are only 35 kilometres apart, they have different area codes, different MLAs and MPs, different schools and different

school systems.

At Dog Creek, the school is under School District 27. At Canoe Creek it’s a band-run school.

However, Harry views it as a symbol of strength that the two separate communities operate as one.

One of his goals is to create more unity to ensure both have equal access to service delivery, he said.

A comprehensive community plan, developed by the community and supported and pushed by chief and council, has been in the works so that there is consistency no matter who is on council, he added.

“My two main objectives are to protect the communities’ interests and provide sound financial accountability. I want chief and council to host more forums so the community can have input and more involvement.”

Harry and his wife, Ariane Alphonse, have two sons — Da-

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Thirty-three-yearold Patrick Harry is the new chief for the “Stswecem’c/ Xgat’tem First Nation” formerly known as Canoe Creek Band.

“I’ve been involved with our economic development corporation and was previously the economic development manager,” Harry told the Tribune/Advisor.

“I also served on band council for two terms.

I guess I want to see some consistency here.”

During his two-year term as chief, for Canoe Creek and Dog Creek, Harry plans to focus on helping the communities move forward in building capacity, making sure planning is completed, and ensuring council is informing community members — on reserve and off reserve — about the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council’s present treaty process.

Presently the band has a limited partnership and is negotiating to activate a First Nations Woodlot License with the provincial government.

Harry has worked on economic development for several years.

After living in Kamloops between 1993 and 2000, he returned to his community and worked for the band as a student doing forestry work and archeological assessments.

“I did timber cruising, block layout and GPSing. I worked from start to finish, every step of the way, in developing our forest licenses with West Fraser out of 100 Mile House.”

The work, he recalled, enabled him to see every corner of the territory which runs from Farwell Canyon to north of Lac La Hache, east to Green Lake and south to Clinton and Carpen-

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Free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad. - Albert Camus

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recent report from the Conference Board of Canada says B.C.’s education system is the best in Canada. On the international scene, our province placed third overall, just behind Japan and Finland. Surely our teachers had something to do with these high standings.

That being said, the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in favour of the Xeni Gwetin’s land claim has revealed some gaps in our knowledge, if not our education.

Maybe the decision startled people because so many of us, including politicians, don’t know enough about B.C. history or the Canadian Constitution. When B.C. joined Canada, nobody bothered to get treaties with the First Nations. That boo French boo has been perConnection petuated by federDiana French al and provincial governments who have found it convenient to act as though Aboriginal rights were extinguished, not “recognized and affirmed” as the Supreme Court has ruled.

No matter how you feel about the decision, you have to admire and congratulate the Tsilhqot’in Nation for their persistence in soldiering on with this David versus Goliath process. Starting it all in 1992 were the Xeni Gwet’in, a Band small in numbers but large in spirit. Chief Roger William led the charge from the beginning. He is known for his soft voice, engaging smile, and determination.

What next? The ramifications of the ruling are huge; and like it or not, there is no appealing the Supreme Court’s interpretation of our laws. At the moment, the B.C. and federal governments are “reviewing” or “analyzing” the decision. The province has apologized to ethnic immigrants for past injustices but acting on the Supreme Court’s advice for reconciliation with First Nations will require more than apologies. The politicians (and some industries) will have to show a lot more good will and understanding than they have in the past if the province is to “move forward” on land use projects. Let’s hope they get on with it ASAP. 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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Liz and Bronc Twan of Alkali Lake Ranch lend their ranching expertise to the 88th Annual Williams Lake Stampede. Liz is the official photographer, while Bronc works the chutes during the timed events.

Our Viewpoint

A better Canada Canada is a pretty good place to live, any way we measure it. We have rights, freedoms, safety and equality that allow each of us to determine how we live and what we live for.

We can choose to define Canadian identity any way we like. TV commercials seem to want to pitch us their vision of Canadian identity, and they show us beer fridges and hockey rinks and campgrounds and wheat and glaciers and sometimes those ads get it kind of right. And then there are those who imagine us as igloo-dwelling polar bear hunters, eh, and they’re not 100 per cent wrong, either.

It’s OK if Canadian identity matters to us and it’s OK if it doesn’t. What matters is making sure that Canada is what it needs to be, to us, to those we care about most, and to everyone else, too.

We’ve been a nation for 147 years and this year is the most important year of any of them because it’s happening right now. We can’t change the last 147 years but we can change this one, and the next 147.

If we think Canada is just fine the way it

is, that’s wonderful, but that’s probably not the case. There’s always room for improvement. With Canada Day right behind us, we can seize the day.

We can speak our mind. We can advocate for ourselves and others. We can hold our elected officials, at every level, to account, and their priorities won’t always align with our own, but we can at least make our priorities known. We can make our country better, starting with our provinces, our Island, our cities, our neighbourhoods and ourselves.

We can build a better Canada, and that doesn’t just mean the place we live.

Because Canada is comprised of all of us, too, and our ethos and ethics, our strength and smarts, our vision and our voices, our hopes, our dreams and the contents of our hearts.

Our maple leaf symbolizes a lot of things.

Let it stand not only for the Canada we are now, but also the Canada we wish to become.

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surprised my husband with a trip to ... he didn’t know where.

I harboured the surprise for more than a year. As the time of departure arrived I had to be extra careful not to let it slip during the last-minute preparations. Oops,— I told my friend not to call on the phone to our destination because “the calling costs are high there “in Hawaii,” I said. Guess who was standing behind me? He didn’t learn where until the pilot came on the intercom to tell us the weather there. He told us because of El Nina the weather patterns on our little island paradise had switched and our side was now having all the rain and thunder/lightning storms. So, we went over to the other side of the island where there was clear weather.

Our week’s stay in the resort was to start the day after we arrived so we had to spend one night in a ... well, the rating was 7.5 out of 10 so I thought it would be OK. There were three Corner police cars barring Stories the entranceway of with Colleen Crossley the hotel and two people that were being detained. Surprise — not what it looked like on the ads. It was midnight and kind of quiet but, in the lobby, a friendly “lady-of-thenight” chatted us up as we registered. Surprise — not the entertainment I ordered. The resort was great, we toured around the island and even went zip-lining. I have to admit that, except for the truly horrifying spectacle I knew I made in the harness, zipping was really fun — everything you wanted to do as a kid. The last of the eight different lines were half a mile long so we were zipping, alright. However, the biggest surprise of all was yet to come. I realized on the way home, driving through the canyon and then into the Cariboo, that we have everything in B.C. In Hawaii they were so proud of their huge ranch but we have one that can be seen from space. They told me they have “11 out of a possible 13” climates on their island — we have all 13 and I think I drove through at least four on my way home. There is thick foliage, waterfalls, gorges, rivers, real-looking mountains and lushness in Hawaii and, as I looked around, I saw all of that and more.

We have scenery as spectacular and dramatic as anywhere in the world — more so, in many places. So, the best surprise of all was realizing that every vacation environment is right here.

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Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision The Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision on aboriginal title held by the Tsilhqot’in Nation leaves many questions to be answered.

Perhaps the biggest is this: Will British Columbia exist as we know it today by the end of this century? Or will it devolve into dozens of semi-autonomous regions, through treaties or similar court actions, as the only Canadian province that never completed historic treaties?

The Tsilhqot’in decision appears to uphold the key finding of the 2007 trial, that 1,700 square kilometres of the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake are essentially owned by the people who occupied it hundreds if not thousands of years ago.

It’s not quite ownership. Federal and provincial jurisdiction still applies, and their authority varies with the strength of the aboriginal title claim.

Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin ruled that the province overstepped its authority by issuing logging permits in the valley in 1983. McLachlin noted that lawyers for B.C. first argued that the logging was to control mountain pine beetle, then dropped that argument in its first appeal. She also upheld the decision of the trial judge, one-time NDP leadership contender David Vickers, who rejected B.C.’s position that the economic value of the timber to the province overrode the thenvaguely defined aboriginal title.

Here’s McLachlin’s definition: “The nature of aboriginal title is that it confers on the group

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that holds it the exclusive right to decide how land is used and the right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and the enjoyment of the land by future generations.”

That’s not land ownership in the fee-simple sense of the term.

It locks in communal ownership, which I and many others have argued is at the root of the poverty seen in many aboriginal communities.

Another big question: Is there any future for B.C.’s 20-year-old treaty process, or will this precedent-setting case send more First Nations to court, or to the barricades as the Tsilhqot’in did on a logging road in 1983?

One of the unique advantages that have emerged from the handful of modern treaties in B.C. is that aboriginal communities have more options in land ownership.

By voluntary agreement, they can convert land to fee-simple ownership, making it available for mortgage or sale. Modern treaty

holders also get out from under the federal Indian Act, which remains in force despite this latest decision.

One of the big questions asked in the days after the Tsilhqot’in decision was this: Is the Northern Gateway pipeline project dead?

None of the aboriginal communities along the pipeline route has this kind of declared aboriginal title.

Few if any would have a similar strength of claim as the Tsilhqot’in, who fought a small war to defend their territory from a wave of gold seekers in the 1860s.

One that does is the Haida Nation, whose occupation of a beautiful group of islands was long defended militarily, and never challenged by any other aboriginal group.

Among others, the Haida Nation was represented in the Tsilhqot’in case as interveners.

Council of the Haida Nation president Peter Lantin said after the decision that his team is preparing its own aboriginal title case for trial.

Few doubt that this assertion of title will be successful, either by negotiation or court ruling.

But there is a unique aspect to the Haida claim that would set another precedent.

They claim title to the ocean around Haida Gwaii, a challenge to anyone wishing to sail tankers through.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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B.C. government failed in decision Editor:

The recent ruling on the B.C. Tsilhqot’in First Nation’s land claim will be entered in the history books as being one of the more radical rulings ever rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Without any consideration for the rights and needs of the other 4.5 million British Columbians it arbitrarily ruled all B.C. Crown lands and resources belong to First Nations.

It has put a big dark cloud of uncertainty over the province of B.C., as well as the rest of Can-

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ada in terms of citizenship, economic development, and rights to title and resources for all Canadians, First Nations included.

The failure of the B.C. government to consult is one issue, however, entitlement is quite another.

The court failed to make that distinction, and rendered a ruling that is unbelievably one-sided.

The ruling is also devastating for millions of multi-generation Canadians who were born and raised on Canadian soil, not to mention millions of immigrants who came to Canada and were

told ‘we are all united as citizens and equal under the law.’

In other countries, when you become a citizen, you become a full partner with the same rights and responsibilities as all the other citizens.

That will never be the case in Canada for as long as we continue to be a British colony.

This ruling is just one more example of a dysfunctional judiciary that is appointed on a political whim, and accountable to absolutely no-one.

Andy Thomsen Summerland, B.C.

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Cariboo Regional District staff and board members dressed up Friday for the Williams Lake Stampede’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign, challenging other local governments to do the same and to fundraise for breast cancer research.

CRD tough enough to wear pink The CRD staff and directors dressed up in their finest western wear and pink in support of the Williams Lake Stampede Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign. So far, the staff and elected officials from the Cariboo Regional District, the City of Quesnel, the City of Williams Lake and the District of 100 Mile House raised just over $780 which was presented to the Stampede Association during this Sunday’s performance. Visit williamslakestampede. com for further event information.

Crime Reduction Strategies Discussed Inspector Warren Brown, Williams Lake Detachment, RCMP, appeared before the board to discuss crime reduction strategies in the Cariboo Chilcotin. Some of the topics included enhanced crime reduction, building relationships with Aboriginal communities, employee wellness, domestic violence, and impaired driving strategies. Inspector Brown also spoke about prolific and chronic offenders, drug houses, road checks and their positive ticketing program.

He also provided an overview of the Williams Lake Community Policing program and the important role it plays in the community.

BC Building Code and Community Charter At the request of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), the CRD will be providing feedback to the UBCM regarding the proposed changes to the provincial building code and Community Charter.

Some of the proposed changes include removing the ability for local governments to vary or exceed building standards, establishing provincial decision making for code interpretation and collection of a provincial levy for this service as well as establishing mandatory certification for building inspectors. The CRD board discussed these changes and will respond with concerns about removing flexibility for local government control over standards while still holding the liability for providing this service.

Area H Director Initiative Funds The Regional District Board authorized up to $600 of Electoral Area H Director Initiative funds for an Area H Pilot Project. The funds will be used to host a citizen engagement meeting organized by director Wagner on July 18, 2014 as an alternative to and replacement of the annual Town Hall Meet-

ing for Electoral Area H this year. This project is being undertaken to allow seasonal residents an opportunity to meet their Area H Director and gain a better understanding of the CRD and the services provided to them through taxation.

Alexis Creek Red Cross Outpost Hospital Centennial The Cariboo Regional District Board authorized a total of $500 from the Electoral Area K Director Initiative Fund be used towards the Alexis Creek Centennial Ceremony on Sept. 13, 2014. During the meeting, the board also authorized an additional $500 to purchase a cast bronze plaque to commemo-

rate the special milestone.

CRD’s Anahim Lake Airport Manager Announced The Cariboo Regional District officially announced the new airport manager for the CRD’s Anahim Lake Airport. Mr. Dave Chamberlain of Snooka Aircraft Services will start on July 1, 2014.

Chamberlain takes over the reins from Wayne Escott of Aerotech Services who has been the airport caretaker since it was built.

Thank you Wayne for your many years of service to the Anahim Lake Airport and the areas its serves.

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The event will be held on Oct. 3-4, 2014, at the Ramada Inn, in Williams Lake.

The network promotes agriculture within and outside the farm and ranching industry.

Its goal is to promote agriculture and educate the consumer about issues affecting agriculture, farm women, and farm families.

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The Riske Creek Ranch team (shown here); Cuyler Huffman, James Stafford and Travis Redl show good cowboy hustle as they quickly cut their pair of numbered cattle from the main herd in go-round one of two in the Ranch Challenge cattle penning event on Saturday afternoon. The object of this contest is for the crew to separate two designated critters from the main herd, then drive them toward a pen at the opposite end of the arena, once both animals have been herded into the pen and all three cowboys are within the space between the panels in the open-end of the cattle pen, one of them must signal (by raising one arm skyward) for the timer to be stopped. The fastest time (with two head of cattle penned) wins; the Riske Creek Ranch team penned two-head in round one in a time of 55.95 (3rd) and two more in round two in 31.40 seconds (1st) to win first overall in the Ranch Cattle Penning.

Cameron Jacobs of the Douglas Lake Ranch in his woolly Angora chaps narrowly edges out Alkali Lake Ranch cowboy, Wacey Marr in the Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding event on Sunday afternoon during the Williams Lake Stampede. The Ranch Bronc riding was once part of the Ranch Challenge contest but is now a stand-alone event with $1,000 in added prize money (open to the first 10 entrants). Jacobs was enveloped in a cloud of baby powder as he exited the chute, the powder spewing from beneath his saddle and then later from the top of his head as he doffed his cowboy hat to fan his bronc (wave his hat over the horse, mid-ride).

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Performances in the Park start Thursday The Performances in the Park series opens Thursday, July 3 with music from Music for Life and Angelkeys Music Studio and the

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Music for Life and Angelkeys start things off at the Gwen Ringwood Amphitheatre in Boitanio Park at 6 p.m.

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Blue Note will follows at 7 p.m. with their swing/jazz/ blues and a little bit of coun-

Chew the Fat at the gallery Saturday The Station House Gallery’s opening for the annual summer show is a tribute to the City of Williams Lake’s 85th anniversary.

Instead of on a Thursday evening as usual the show will be opened with an event the whole community will enjoy.

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Chew the Fat opens the summer show featuring the work of 24 local artists.

Beer garden, Food, Activities for children and youth. Show runs to Aug 30.

try styling. Blue Note performs timeless classics (standards) as well as more contemporary tunes – all with style, pizzazz and a great passion for music.

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Snacks will be available on site from Cody’s Bannock,

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Performances in the Park is sponsored by the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Williams Lake with help from local business sponsorship.

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The Anaham riders include cyclists as well as horseback riders during the annual pilgrimage to the Williams Lake Stampede.

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Motorists lined the frontage road along Highway 20 Thursday to greet the Anaham riders as they came into town.

Redstone sisters Marilyn and Geraldine Charleyboy (centre) sing and wave as they come into town as part of the Anaham riders Thursday afternoon. The group was on the road for four days before reaching the lakecity in time for the rodeo.

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Williams Lake Rustler Riley Ilnicki looks to barge through a pair of Team Canada players — who travelled with teammate Jake Ilnicki to play in this year’s Stampede Rugby Tournament — during the final. The Rustlers put together a well-played match, however, weren’t able to overcome the experience of the seasoned Team Canada players.

Stampede Rugby celebrates 34 years Greg Sabatino Staff Writer Talent, skill, execution and camaraderie were all on display Saturday and Sunday at the Ottoman Drive Rugby Fields as the 34th Annual Stampede Rugby Tournament took centre stage.

Both the Williams Lake Rustlers and the Williams Lake Hustlers reached the final in their respective divisions, however, some tough competition from throughout B.C. and Alberta made it a challenge to persevere.

On the men’s side Williams Lake got past the Meralomas of Vancouver and Capilano to reach the final, before falling to a team littered with players from the Canadian Men’s Team.

The Hustlers, after winning the Stampede Rugby Tournament for the past three years, fell to Abbotsford in the ladies’ final.

For more on the Stampede Rugby Tournament, including awards and results, see Friday’s Weekend Advisor.

The Child Development Centre offers a variety of groups for children, youth and parents depending upon the family needs.

Horsin’ Around is a group is designed for children who experience a number of barriers that prevent them from taking part in regular lessons.

The program runs through the month of July at the Trail Riders Arena located in the Stampede Grounds.

Referral is by parent or agency and a doctor’s letter may be required.

To register, please contact Coleen Onofrechuk at 250-3924481 extension 208.

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W illiam s L ake R u s t ler s h o s t Ter r ac e N o r t h m en The Williams Lake Rustlers, after a secondplace finish at this year’s 34th annual Stampede Rugby Tournament, host the Terrace Northmen for Interior Rugby Union league play.

Kickoff will be in the early afternoon.

Mo n d a y, Ju ly 1 4 to T h u rsd a y, Ju ly 1 7 Williams Lake Hustler and Team Canada rugby player Kayla Moleschi looks to power through a pair of Abbotsford players while Sydney Pritchard (second from left) and Anna Marie Navrot follow up in support during the ladies’ final at the Stampede Rugby Tournament. Abbotsford, unfortunately, ended the Hustlers three-year winning streak.

Williams Lake Rustler Beau Parker (right) uses his speed to bolt past a pair of Team Canada players Sunday during the final of the Stampede Rugby Tournament.

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Klassen to vie for bronze gloves title Greg Sabatino photo

Greg Sabatino Staff Writer Williams Lake boxer Laura Klassen doesn’t know who her opponents will be yet on July 6-7 in Kamloops for the Kamloops Bronze Gloves, but she’s making sure she’ll be ready.

Klassen, who will be entering into the 165-pound division for the tournament, will be stepping inside the ring for her seventh amateur bout.

The Kamloops Bronze Gloves are a part of the BC Summer Games.

“Everybody enters and they put their names into a hat and they go from there,” Klassen said, noting she’s been putting in long hours training and preparing for the bout(s).

She’s been riding her bike to Williams Lake and back from 150 Mile House twice a week for regular Williams Lake Boxing Club training sessions — about a 24-kilometre trek — runs three to five kilo-

Williams Lake boxer Laura Klassen puts in some bag work recently at the Williams Lake Boxing Club in preparation for the upcoming Kamloops Bronze Gloves tournament July 6-7 at the MacArthur Island Sports Complex-Olympic Hockey Arena.

metres a day and gets in at least six sparring sessions a week.

Klassen noted she’s looking forward to the tournament and said she thinks her improvement in the sport will show.

“My last fight I think was my best fight,” she said. “I worked on staying calm and focused and showing the ability I do have.

“I think I’m mentally more prepared now

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SPORTS Kickboxer wins debut at Rumble on the Ridge Greg Sabatino Staff Writer A lakecity kickboxer, Ryan Hatt, didn’t disappoint in his debut kickboxing bout on Friday, June 13, in Tumbler Ridge.

Hatt, 31, defeated Tumbler Ridge’s Jacob Moore in a threeround, 165-pound welterweight fight — one of many on Fivestar Fight League’s Rumble on the Ridge Two — an event sanctioned by the BC Athletic Commis-

sion.

After training for four years under Marcel Rochefort, Paul Rosborough and Tyler Bate, Hatt got his chance to put his skills to the test during the card.

“It was a pretty good fight,” Hatt said. “But it was very nerve racking.

The first round I was pretty nervous, but it was awesome. It felt great to win and the crowd was really good. The cheers and everything were

nice.”

Rochefort said the bout had a fast pace from start to finish.

“Ryan had cleaner boxing and continuously landed cleaner, more telling shots,” Rochefort said, adding round one was close, but Hatt’s kicks gave him the round.

“Round two was fairly even seeing Jacob press forward more. Ryan stayed composed and returned to his low kicks again and again.”

That pressure continued in the third round to, ultimately, secure Hatt the decision.

“He was ready to go but the bell saved him as Ryan was relentless to the legs,” Rochefort said.

Hatt added he’d like to thank his trainers, and Rosborough and Bate, who were in his corner for the fight.

“Also, my wife, Nicole Hatt, for coming and for all the support,” he said.

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Williams Lake kickboxer Ryan Hatt (centre) stands alongside trainers Paul Rosborough and Tyler Bate (right) following a successful debut on June 13 in Tumbler Ridge.

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Williams Lake driver Brian Bettles (left) rubs out another car en route to the Hit to Pass championships Friday at Thunder Mountain Speedway.

Race fans line the grandstands to watch the action at the Thunder Mountain Speedway Friday evening, featuring hit to pass, a Smoke Show and King of the Hill. Saturday, the first Tri-Cities Race took place, followed by the All-Class Invitational. For story and results see Friday’s Weekend Advisor.

Always a fan favourite, the smoke show competition provided lots of excitement for fans in attendance Friday at Thunder Mountain Speedway’s Hit to Pass, Smoke Show Competition, King of the Hill and Truck Tug of War.

There was no shortage of action during the popular Hit To Pass main event at Stampede weekend racing Friday night at Thunder Mountain Speedway. After 100 laps and several hits, Brian Bettles took home first place in the event for the second year in a row.

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I just finished reading an interesting little book by an author named Cecil Clarke entitled The Man Who Was Hanged by a Thread.

It’s a fascinating read, containing several tales about cases solved by the B.C. Provincial Police Force.

In my previous columns I have written about some of the gold rush era murders.

During that time, however, the young colony of B.C. was a frontier with a difference.

It was not the “wild west.”

It had well established law and order, largely due to the foresight of Governor James Douglas.

Murders and thefts were committed, of course, but the culprits were usually caught, swiftly tried, and punished according to British law.

And it was the B.C. provincial police constables who had the responsibility of upholding that law and maintaining the peace.

In 1858, with the

discovery of gold on the lower Fraser River, thousands of miners and get-rich-quick artists came flooding into the colony.

It is estimated that between 1858 and 1860, more than 30,000 people arrived to seek their fortunes.

Governor James Douglas requested assistance from England to form a police force, and Irish born Chartres Brew was sent out to create “a disciplined body of police officers.”

In November, 1888 the B.C. Provincial Police Force was commissioned and it was the official provincial law enforcement body for the next 92 years.

Even though they had the task of enforcing the law, members of the provincial police were always few in number.

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They were underpaid, overworked, and required to cover vast distances on horseback, on foot, on snowshoes, and in canoes bringing prisoners to justice.

They were called upon to handle everything from sanitary inspections to rescue operations, to robberies and murders to domestic disputes.

They were a remarkable body of men who became known for their great courage and dedication to duty.

They kept the peace and did it well, although they were occasionally known to bend the rules.

William Pinchbeck was one of the first provincial policemen.

They were 30 in all to cover all parts of the new colony.

Pinchbeck was assigned to police the Cariboo region, from Clinton north to Quesnel, and east to Horsefly, Likely, and the goldfields in the Keithley Creek, Barkerville area.

He arrived in Williams Lake in late August of 1860 after a 28-day walk from Fort Hope. As more gold

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At Clinton, he once sentenced a man, and later heard the fellow’s companions plotting to shoot him.

The judge listened for a while, then emptied his chamber pot over them. His drumhead justice was the law that American miners could understand. His fearlessness won the respect of all.”

Matthew Begbie himself had great respect for the provincial police constables.

As far back as January of 1863 he petitioned the governor to recognize their outstanding service by increasing their pay.

They were outnumbered by the goldseekers by over 1,000 to one, yet the colony, unlike the United States, saw relatively little lawlessness.

Respect for the abilities of the constables and the certainty of swift and appropriate justice kept crime to a minimum.

Hu b e r t H. Bancroft, a wellknown historian of the Pacific Northwest, observed “never in the pacification and settlement of any section of North America have there been so few disturbances and so few crimes against life and property.”

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In order to do their jobs effectively the provincial police constables had to have the backup of the court system, and that support came from the first judge on the B.C. Mainland, Matthew Begbie.

He was a tall, robust man, selected personally by the Colonial Secretary in London, who wanted a young, athletic person, one who must be a man who could, if necessary, truss a murderer up and hang him from the nearest tree.

Although, in reality, Begbie never did hang anybody personally, he did become a legend as “the hanging judge,” and he established a formidable reputation as a tough, no nonsense, enforcer of the law.

It was not unusual for Begbie to take on the role of policeman to bring culprits to justice, and he never avoided an altercation.

Art Downs in Wagon Road North writes: “He was willing to fight with fists or with law-books, and he never relented.

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Seniors busy serving Stampede meals Monica Lamb-Yorski Smart 55

Volunteers, many of them seniors, kept busy during Stampede weekend serving meals.

At the Legion, Wendy Helenius and Bonnie Finnigan were busy in the kitchen.

“We served an allyou-can eat self-serve breakfast every day,” Wendy Helenuis said as she flipped pancakes Monday alongside Bonnie Flinnagan.

The legion orders all its sausages and bacon from Margetts Meats, Helenuis said.

Ron Dowell stood nearby in the kitchen, but both women praised him as a “volunteer extreme.”

He was there every day from 6 a.m. to midnight, helping set up tables, and cooking steaks for the dinners every night.

Several other seniors were busy helping at the Knights of Columbus, Rotary and Stampede Grounds breakfasts during the four days as well.

The Knights were set up at the SaveOn-Foods parking lot serving breakfast.

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Wendy Helenuis and Bonnie Finnigan serve up the Legion's Stampede Breakfast Monday.

Rotary was next to Lake City Ford serving breakfast and dinner.

With all the food vendors, people didn’t even have to cook, acting mayor Sue

Zacharias said during the city council meeting Tuesday.

“I get my husband to take me out for dinner every single night during Stampede,” she said.

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On a personal note, shortly after I came to Williams Lake, I met an older fellow named Bob Turnbull.

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As I got to know him a little better, I found out that he was the last B.C. Provincial Police constable stationed at Alexis Creek.

He had some great stories to tell about his time in the force and his police work in the Chilcotin. I will always regret that neither he nor I wrote them down so that they could be passed on.

On the cover Tsilhqot'in Elder Christine Lulua waits patiently to watch the Mountain Horse Race from the vantage point across from the Trail Rider's Arena during the 88th Annual Williams Lake Stampede.

The Mountain Horse Race is a popular event among all rodeo fans, however, it is held particularly close to the hearts of First Nations — many of who are the competitors in the exciting event.

The daring Mountain Horse Race is held during the Williams Lake Stampede and is also hosted on the August long weekend by Xeni Gwet'in community in Nemiah Valley, as well as in other First Nations communities.

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Speakers share oral histories at museum Monica Lamb-Yorski Smart 55

Memories of Williams Lake in the 50s and 60s were front and centre when the heritage committee presented its second speakers circle Sunday afternoon at the Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin.

Speaking to a full house, Karen Wotzke Piffko, Ed Kozuki, Myrtle Johnson and Phyllis Webstad shared personal histories.

Piffko grew up in the River Valley on a farm her family rented for $15 a month from Charlie Moon.

“I remember hot summer days playing in the Williams Lake Creek and skating on it in the winter when it was frozen,” she said.

Along with her four brothers and three sisters, Piffko worked hard at home tending a large vegetable garden and helping with the farm.

Normally she and her siblings walked to school, but one winter after several days of temperatures well below zero, their father Herb drove them to school.

The steep hill up to town was always dicey to drive when it was icy or muddy, she recalled.

Walking home from school on chilly days, they’d walk through Mackenzie’s to warm up or huddle in the doorway to benefit from the warm air blowing out of the BC Electric powerhouse.

There was, however, always time to explore, horseback ride, make dishes out of clay or visit favourite spots in town.

“I remember the Famous Cafe and the movie theatre,” Piffko smiled. At the theatre, kids paid 30 cents for hard seats and adults paid 60 cents for soft seats.

Piffko’s mother

Randie was a nurse and many people said her mom helped deliver half the babies born in Williams Lake.

Kozuki’s family came to Williams Lake from Vancouver in 1942, on the invitation of a family friend, rather than relocating to a Japanese internment camp.

Their first home was on the old Brown’s Farm on Hodgson Road toward the far end.

When he entered school at the age of seven, he could only speak Japanese, but learned English pretty quickly in the oneroom Parkside School.

One of the bonuses at school was flush toilets, which they didn’t have at home, he chuckled.

By the time he was in Grade 7 he was already working parttime around the city with electrical and plumbing outfits.

At Parkside School one day, he was sent to the furnace room for a timeout by the principal.

“I flipped the offswitch on the furnace, the heat went off, and everyone got sent home."

A few hours later he returned to the school with his boss to see what the problem with the furnace was.

Within a few minutes Kozuki flipped the switch back on.

Growing up he played hockey in the old outdoor rink and was on the junior team.

“Hockey was a great contributor and many of the great players went on to become active citizens of our town.”

Kozuki’s wife Madori came to Williams Lake to teach at Marie Sharpe in 1957 and the two were married in 1959.

Over the years many people have told Ed his wife was the best teacher they had.

The couple remem-

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Ed Kozuki, Myrtle Johnson, Karen Wotzke Piffko and Phyllis Webstad share memories about living in the Williams Lake area in the 50s and 60s during a Heritage Committee Heritage Speakers Circle Sunday at the Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin.

ber the radio message service where people left personal notes.

“Pick me up on Thursday because I’m being let out of jail,” is one they remember.

Myrtle Johnson is from Esk’etemc (Alkali Lake).

She attended school at St. Joseph’s Mission and at the band school in her community.

Her father Charlie Thomas Johnson was one of the last of the hereditary chiefs.

Alcohol abuse had its impact in her community but she distinctly remembers when the community began to sober up and people began drumming, singing and making regalia again.

Johnson came from

a Shuswap family of 14 children and when her mother passed away, she was raised by her grandparents.

“They taught me our language and culture and I was able to teach them some English words,” she recalled.

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SERVICES AT 10am SUNDAY

Rev. Jenny Carter 250-398-6745

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Priests: Father Derrick Cameron Father Clinton Pendleton

Sunday Mass 9:30 and 7:00 pm Saturdays 5:00 pm anticipated for Sunday 450 Pigeon Ave Williams Lake Phone: 250-398-6806 sacredheartwl.ca

Advertise your church here!

Contact Lori at 778-417-0023 Next Deadline: July 31

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Heritage Committee planning next series Continued From Page A20

As she watched the Stampede Parade on Saturday, Johnson remembered waiting excitedly to tell

her grandparents the words “fire prevention,” when Smokey the Bear showed up.

Webstad’s family comes from Dog Creek. Up until 1962, her grandmother had

lived in a pit house until she was eight years old. “ Ou r family was nomadic,” she recalled.

From Dog Creek people took Tom

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and Sandy Bingham’s stage coach into Williams Lake, landing where Three Corners Health is on First Avenue North.

Because the reserve was so quiet, Webstad always found town noises very loud.

“I remember the traffic driving by or even the sound of a cement truck. I was just a rez kid coming to town,” she said.

When Webstad was in Grade One her grandmother sent her to St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School. Her grandmother and mother both attended the school for ten years.

She attended for one year only but found it difficult to be separated from her grandmother and familiar surroundings.

Last year she shared a story about her brand new shiny orange shirt for

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Myrtle Johnson speaks to the audience during the Hertiage Speakers Circle Sunday. school being taken away after she arrived.

From that story School District 27, the Cariboo Regional District and City of Williams Lake now celebrate Orange

Shirt Day in recognition of the impact of residential school on First Nations.

The Heritage Committee is now planning its next heritage circle series,

looking for people willing to share memories about living in the CaribooChilcotin in the 1960s and 70s, committee member Mary Forbes said.

En routE to BElla Coola

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Rev. Dr. Keith Dobyns of St. Peter's Anglican Church embarks on a bicycle trip to Bella Coola Sunday. Dobyns, accompanied by his brother Ed Dobyns of Victoria, plans to visit communities he serves along the way and arrive in Bella Coola by Friday, although Saturday is OK too, he says.

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● Happy Birthday John Burdikin 2:30 Mexican Fiesta on the Patio

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● 1:45 Trivia in the Bistro 2:00 Anglican Church (MD) 3:00 Happy Hour (B)

● Happy Birthday Corky Williams 4:30 Current Events 6:30 Bocce on the Patio

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★9:30 Senior Advocate ★10:00 Water Color Paint 10:30 Exercises

● Happy Birthday Irene Maitland 1:30 Walmart Run 6:30 Knotty Knitters

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● 9:30 Garden Tour Preview 2:30 Bingo (MD) 4:30 Dinner Music with Steve (B)

★ 10:15 Walking Group 7:00 Cribbage

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Phone 250-392-2331 ext 219 • E-mail community@wltribune.com • Fax 250-392-7253 • Gaeil Farrar Community Editor

Springhouse 4-H wins best theme entry While rain broke forth at various intervals throughout the Stampede weekend it was clear sailing for the annual Daybreak Rotary Stampede Parade Saturday morning.

The Springhouse 4-H Club came through to win the $500 prize for best overall theme entry (number 4 and the letter H) and Red Tomato Pies won the second place prize of $250 in the same category.

Winners in the other categories were as follows.

EQUINE Best Dressed Cowboy: first, Xeni Gwet’in Youth Wagon Trip; second, Riley DeRose; third (tie), Andy Sullivan and Len LeBlanc Community Policing.

Best Dressed Cowgirl: first, Kaylee Billyboy (BC High School Rodeo); second, Joan Palmantier Gentles; third, Chiotin Alphonse, Tl’etinqox Government.

Horse Group: first, Xeni Gwet’in Youth Wagon Trip; second, Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team; third, Wild West Riders.

Buggy/Wagon: first, Roy Barter.

Best Equine: Kaylee Billyboy, BC High School.

FLOATS Municipal: first, City of Kelowna; second, Cariboo Regional District.

Commercial: first, Blocks R Us; second, Red Tomato Pies; third, Pacific Coastal.

YOUTH First, Horsefly 4-H Club; Horsefly 4H Club; second, Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics; third, Rose Lake/Miocene 4H Club.

COMMUNITY GROUP First, Studio Theatre; second, Tl’entinqox Government; third, Central Cariboo Search and Rescue.

BEST FLOAT Horsefly 4H Club.

BANDS First, Williams Lake Pipe Band; second, Cariboo Shriners Club and Band; third, Williams Lake Community Band.

BEST BAND Williams Lake Pipe Band.

YOUTH Best Dressed Girl (14 and under): first, Joey Augustine, Horsefly 4H Club; second, Paisley McNolty, Future Rodeo Champions; third, Aiya Cooper, Future Rodeo Champions.

Best Dressed Boy (14 and under): first, Nate Carnes, Future Rodeo Champions; second, Joshua Vandersaw, Unicyclists; third, Eli Schwaller, Pioneer Log Homes.

BEST OVERALL YOUTH ENTRY Joey Augustine, Horsefly 4H

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Wednesday, July 9 Boys and Girls Club street party

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Springhouse 4-H Club members, who won the best overall theme entry give out candy on the parade route.

The Boys and Girls Club will host its annual Family Street Party on Wednesday, July 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.

There will be free barbecue, games, activities, bouncy castle for children, youth and families.

“We strive to make this a night where all people from the community can come, have a free meal and participate in games and activities with their friends and family,” says Stefanie Hendrickson, operations co-ordinator.

The event is held with volunteer help from the Child Development Centre, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Scout Island Nature Centre, the Williams Lake Library.

Many local businesses also support the event with donations of prizes and food.

For more information call 250392-5730.

Saturday, July 12 Garden tour

Firefighters have fun with water on the parade route. The skies were clear for a soaking.

Red Tomatoe Pies won second in best theme entry and first in best mascot.

Mark your calendar for July 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this year’s Williams Lake Gardens and Arts Tour. The Williams Lake Garden Club event will feature nine unique gardens along with the works of local quilters, artists, potters and spinners and weavers. Local musicians will also be performing at some of the gardens. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale now at The Open Book and Beaver Valley Feeds. The gardens will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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AUTOMOTIVE Antique Car/Truck (1900 1950): first, Wayne Potter.

Classic Car/Truck (1950-2006): first, John Lyndsey; second, Bill Montgomery.

Special Interest Car/Truck: first, Central Cariboo Limosine.

BEST OVERALL AUTO ENTRY Central Cariboo Limosine.

MASCOTS: First and BEST MASCOT, Red Tomato Pies.

CLOWNS First and BEST CLOWN: CRD Library; second, Joan Oliver.

August 5 to 28 Math games

Beat Schwaller hands out Pioneer Log Homes souvenirs along the parade route.

The Child Development Centre and the Learning Disabilities Association of Williams Lake are offering a math group in August called “Master the Game of Math” for students ages 10 to 14 who struggle with mental math (especially times table facts).

The group will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays August 5 to 28. Registration is available at the CDC for the fee of $100 for the month.

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Lake City Secondary major award winners Columneetza Campus award winners for the junior campus grades 7-9 are as follows.

Citizenship Award: Humleen Samra, Grade 7; Jordan Kerley, Grade 8; and Conley Pinette, Grade 9.

Citizenship awards are presented to students who are good role models, positive, respected by others,

participate in different activities, are accepting of others, demonstrate school spirit, and overall just make the school a better place.

Overall Academic Award: Kianna Gossen, Grade 7; Krista Lucassen, Grade 8; and David Russell Grade 9. This award is presented to the students with the top

grade point average in each grade.

Most Sportsmanlike Award: Zion Daubert, Grade 7; Dylan DeRose, Grade 8; and Jakob Larmand, Grade 9. This award indicates respect for teammates, officials, coaches; positive role model in the school; and high coach-ability.

Top Athlete Award: Cade Enns and Bron-

BUBBLES FOR CANADA

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Anna Dueck, 4, blowing bubbles at the many game stations provided for kids on Canada Day in Boitanio Park Tuesday.

wynn Pocock, Grade 7; Justin Foster and Amanda Guraliuk , Grade 8; Morgan Blois and Jobanjit Saini, Grade 9. The top athletes demonstrate excellence in school athletics.

School Sprit Award: Jackson Briscoe Grade 7; Jackson Briscoe, G ; Mazira Faubert, Grade 8; Carrie Lange, Grade 9.

The School Spirit Award is presented to students who represent Lake City Secondary positively; show a high level of commitment and impact toward school climate; efforts lead to an identifiable product; school-based extra curricular participation and organization Principal’s Award: Aliza Paul.

Grades 10 to 12 The awards presented to students at the Williams Lake Campus for grades 10 to 12 were as follows.

Johnny Wilford Memorial Award: Heather Fisher-Leblanc.

This award is presented to a Grade 12 student who has continued to strive in school despite personal challenges.

Rayel MacDonald Memorial Award: Victoria Diaz. This award is presented to a female athlete who demonstrates compassion, sportsmanship, and dedication to her sport.

Most Improved Student: Everette Dan. Students in all grades are eligible who have demonstrated significant improvement over last year or last semester.

Citizenship Awards: Kylie Forseille, Grade

10; Jeremy Smith, Grade 11; Gagan Vaid, Grade 12.

This award is presented to students who are good role models, positive, respected by others, participate in different activities, are accepting of others, demonstrate school spirit, and overall just make the school a better place.

Leadership Award: Robbie Jacques. This award is presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership within the school. The student could be a leadership student but doesn’t have to be.

School Spirit Award: Skye Moses. This award is presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding school spirit and actively promotes school spirit in school and in the community.

Most Sportsmanlike Award: Anna Bracewell and Mitchell LaBossiere. The winner must participate in school sports.

Top Athletic Award: Montana Reid and Trake Kulyk. The student must participate in school sports.

Math and Science Award: Tanna Lauriente. This award is presented to the Grade 12 student who excelled in math and science.

Principal’s Award: Sheldon West.

Valedictorian recognition: Robbie Jacques.

Top Academic Awards (based on overall grade point average): Courtney Buhrke, Grade 10; Liam Atwood, Grade 11; Ellen Kaufman, Grade 12.

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A Step Ahead Reminder to residents to apply for boulevard parking spots In order to ensure that vehicles are not illegally parked on City boulevards, the City will focus on enforcement of the 2011 Boulevard Parking Traffic Control Bylaw, which prohibits boulevard parking in residential zones without an approved boulevard parking spot approved by the City.

Vehicles parked on City boulevards can impede safe snow removal, obstruct clear sight lines for motorists and cyclists, and can be a factor in unsightly properties. Residents are reminded that vehicles parked illegally on the boulevard could be subjected to fines and/or towed.

To apply for an approved boulevard parking area, residents must submit a Request For Boulevard Parking form to the General Manager of Planning and Operations. The parking area must meet all criteria set out in the bylaw: 1. Parking spot must be delineated (must have a clear border) 2. Parking spot must be surfaced either by paving (preferred), crush, or with grindings (available from the City at a low cost) 3. Parking spot must be connected to driveway 4. Homeowner can request a “curb drop” however this cost will be borne by the homeowner 5. Plans for parking spots must be approved by the General Manager of Planning and Operations (GMPO) BEFORE construction takes place 6. Parking spot must be clearly marked in the winter months for easy identification by snow removal crews 7. All passenger vehicles parked within boulevard parking spots must be licensed and insured 8. No recreational vehicles, trailers, or storage of any kind 9. Vehicle must not exceed size of allotted area both in width and length 10. Deadline for markers: October 31 of any given year to correspond with beginning of snow removal season.

For Request For Boulevard Parking forms or more information, contact the City at 250-392-2311.

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The end of an era at Scout Island Nature Centre Jenny Noble Special to Tribune/Advisor How many children can one woman nurture in a 21 year career?

How many little hands can she hold on adventurous walks in search of baby geese?

How many three-tofive year olds have planted their first flower seeds under her patient guidance?

Or painted their first masterpiece, made their first Mother’s Day card or Christmas ornament?

And how many of those children, now grown into natureloving adults, couldn’t wait to bring their own children to Scout Island’s Discovery Preschool so Margret Onneken could work her magic?

As Margret retires at the end of the 2013/14 season, she takes with her a mountain of memories, affection and gratitude.

Staff, directors and well-wishers gathered for tea on June 18 to honour Margret and her friend Nancie East-

man, who also retires after many years of cleaning the pre-school space.

Former students Patrick Newsome and Caitlin Langford, now serving as summer staff for their second year, thanked her for getting them off to a great start.

Former pre-school assistants Marcia Aitkin and Barb Langford were on hand to add their warm wishes.

We presented Margret with a photo of a favourite spot on the island, and small album of pre-school moments. To the inevitable question “What’s next,” Margret glowed to report that her granddaughter, Bronwyn, is with her for two weeks, and she looks forward to leisurely mornings.

We may be able to lure her back to Scout Island for occasional programs, but she warned that she will not be leaving the house when it’s -35C out.

But we know Margret…she will never

lack for things to do.

This typical comment from our facebook group captures many of the sentiments we hear: “Margret was a perfect preschool teacher in every way.

Her gentle but firm way has guided thousands of children...I’m proud to say we are in that number.

Rachel continues to speak highly of her preschool time there and though we are sad to see Margret retire we know it’s well deserved. Thank you for your part in helping raise Rachel!”

We’re pleased that Karen Haseldine will be running a preschool next year, four mornings a week.

It’s already fully booked, but we’re still taking names for the waiting list.

Plans are underway for the school district to operate a naturebased kindergarten here beginning in 2015.

This is a big step in our ongoing project of increasing nature education in our local schools.

Barb Langford (left), Marcia Aitken, Margret Onneken, Nance Eastman enjoyed the retirement reunion party.

Patrick Newsome, and Margret Onneken with her retirement gift.

Photos submitted

Margret Onneken spent many years educating her charges at Scout Island Nature Centre on all the interesting things that grow and live in our natural habitat.

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We announce and mourn the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ron is survived by his loving wife Lynette (Lynn) of 59 years.

His children, Terrance Guy Blomgren (Connie) daughters Anna and Mary, Teresa Gail Akeson (Richard) sons Jason, (Amber) Avah, Solomon; Jarett (Kelly) son Kohen, Jordan (at home); Darlene Blomgren, son Christopher Blomgren (Amanda) with sons Mackenzie, Mathew and daughter Alexi; Deborah Connie Robertson and one son Aaron Robertson and her partner (Garrett Sackman) and their children Dustin and Shae-Lynn Sackman. Ron is survived by two brothers Eugene Blomgren (Hanna) of Comox, and Wayne Blomgren (Cindy) of Chemainus and two sisters Elsie Loitz (Walter) of Gibsons and Orla Moe of Williams Lake.

Ron was born in Wynyard, Sask. and when the family moved to B.C. and the Sunshine Coast he attended school there and then found employment within the logging industry working as a faller, bucker and skidder operator. He finished his working career by being employed by the Williams Lake Golf Club for 28 years as greenskeeper.

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The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor.

Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valley‌.truly an outdoor lover’s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling.

In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision.

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Florina “Flo� Marie Beauchamp, of Williams Lake, passed away on February 18, 2014 at the age of 81.

A Graveside Memorial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Williams Lake Cemetery. A Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 am at MacKinnon Hall, downstairs at St. Andrew’s United Church. Lunch & refreshments to follow at the hall.

Donations can be made to the SPCA. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

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Employment

Employment

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Recycling

Free Items

COACH

Full Time Automotive Technician

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UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income?

Avoid Prosecution and Penalties.

Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

RECYCLING

FREE KITTENS, 6 weeks old, to be given away. (250)2963268

Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics in Williams Lake is seeking an NCCP Competitive Coach for Sept. 2014. Salary based on experience and certifications.

Please send resume attention: Trudy wlgymnas@telus.net

CARIBOO CHILCOTIN GYMNASTICS CLUB

Phone: 250-398-7331

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Applicant must be 19+, have excellent customer service skills and ability to obtain Serving It Right Certificate. Some evenings and weekends required.

Apply in person to 1730B South Broadway (under the Laughing Loon) attention Lynn.

1730 South Broadway Ave

RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE PERSON This is a full time position and at times requires emergency evening and weekend call-outs.

The successful candidate would be responsible for a variety of residential building maintenance and repair in multiple buildings.

Must be bondable, hard-working, organized, have own tools and transportation, be able to work independently or with others and provide estimates and timelines for work to be performed.

Please send your resume by fax 250-305-2293 or by email dbhendricks@hotmail.com

LAKESIDE MOTEL

requires Part Time Housekeepers Successful individual must be very clean and tidy and be organized.

Please apply in person to Pat or call 250-392-4181 1505 S Cariboo Highway

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

LOG Truck Drivers Needed at JD Haggart Contracting Ltd. Carrot Creek, Alberta. Minimum 3 years driving experience. Apply by fax 780-7952130 or email jdhc@telus.net.

Receptionist required for a busy surgical practice. MOA preferred. Please send resume to: Dr. B.Z. Katalinic, 545 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J 2K7 or fax: (250)9855861 Servers & housekeepers for lodge in Northern BC. Ph: 250-776-3481 or email: info@northernrockieslodge.com

Income Opportunity Opportunity: A guaranteed way to obtain small amounts of 9999.9% pure gold in amounts you can afford. 1. exchange for your deflated money. 2. earn. 3. share the opportunity. Join for free, no risk, no obligation. Send for info to g999@gmail.com only if seriously interested. Full disclosure available.

Medical/Dental Full time or part time CDA wanted for busy family dental practice. Competitive wages! New grads welcome and experience is a plus. No evening or weekend shifts.

Contact us at jobs@williamslakedental.com or drop off resume to 440 Comer Street.

with custom exhaust experience required at busy shop.

We offer competitive wages and a benefit package.

Drop resume off in person or email resume to rridley@wlake.com 665 Oliver Street 250-392-6828

MACHINIST WANTED Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proficient in the operation of boring mills and lathes.

Union position with comparable wages and excellent benefit package.

Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com

Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928. •

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Pets & Livestock

Pets Needed Animal Crates. All sizes. Donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue. Sue at 250-398-0818 REGISTERED Great Pyrenees Pups $1100, 3 males left, Shts, chip, health gr. 250998-4697

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under Propane BBQ with sideburner. $75. (250)392-7303

Farm Equipment

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

Fertilizer spreader, PTO, 350 lbs, well kept $500. And a Post pounder, EXL $950. (250)2430050

Pool table - cues & balls included. Quart canning jars $4/dozen. Electric boat motor.

Brand new, never used. 250392-5400

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Fruit & Vegetables

Fruit & Vegetables

1-800-680-4264

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Help Wanted

Inland Kenworth/ Parker Pacific requires a full time Service Writer

We are a full service Heavy Truck and Equipment dealer that provides top wages and benefits. We prefer someone with some mechanical background and computer skills. Maintaining efficiency in the shop, along with scheduling work and opening and closing work orders are some of the skills this position requires. Training will be provided to the successful applicant. Please respond to Brandon Stratton in person with resume. Inland Kenworth/ Parker Pacific 1560 Broadway Ave S. 250-392-7101.

INLAND KENWORTH PARKER PACIFIC

Gustafson’s Dodge has an immediate opening for a Customer Service Representative. This is an entry level position that requires a full driver’s license.

Duties include but are not limited to, customer shuttle service, parts delivery, washing customer service vehicles and general shop cleanliness.

This is a full time position with opportunity for advancement to other departments of the dealership. If you are energetic and like to work with people please email your resume to

Kerry Gustafson at gusltd@shawcable.com or drop off to reception at Gustafson’s Dodge at 122 N Broadway, Williams Lake

Trades, Technical

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

Will p/u, will pay cash!

Phone 250-398-0672

Trades, Technical

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C & Ski Small Engines Sales and Service of All Small Engine and Marine Equipment

• 2 and 4 stroke engine rebuilding • Buy and sell used equipment all makes and models • Many parts - new and used available in stock • Dealer for Motovan, Kimpex, Trans Can Imports, Western Marine and many more • Warranty Contractor for Sears • Specials on in-stock ATV tires, motocross tires and helmets

Colin Stevens Over 25 years experience

250-296-3380

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

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

Gilles Mailhiot

250.392.7629

Farmers Direct Fresh Cherries, Raspberries, Strawberries at the Williams Lake Farmer’s Market in Boitanio Park starting Friday, June 27th

Email: gilles_mailhiot@hotmail.com

Custom Home Theatre Design & Installation

and the Quesnel Farmer’s Market starting Saturday, June 28th

COME EARLY Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!�

BLUE TARPS

10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT $2.19

WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

STARTING AT $3.99

BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

STARTING AT $5.49

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS

Brandon

Create the ultimate entertainment experience in your home with home theatre systems and multi-media rooms. Our skilled professionals will design and install complete, dedicated private home theatre systems that complement and enhance the aesthetic demands of your home. From screen to furniture, Audio Video Unlimited will help your family enjoy must-see TV and movies.

250-392-7455

234 Borland St.

More than 100 diseases and illness can be treated by using acupuncture.* Check us out! *World Health Organization

Williams Lake Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic

www.williamslakeacupuncture.com

143 4th Ave South ( Yorston Medical Building) 778-412-0153

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serving you since 1985

Brad Huston • Small Appliance Recycling Depot • E-Waste Electronic Recycling Center

SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

DRAW date july 31, 2014

SALES • SERVICE • LEASING #3 - 11 Second Avenue South 250-392-4498

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED?

“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST�

Ben

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 www.surplusherbys.com

527 MACKENZIE AVE., WILLIAMS LAKE 250-392-5362 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-661-5188

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

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

413 Midnight Drive, close to Nesika and Columneetza, quick possession! 4 beds, 3 bath, lrg deck. Updated flooring and new stainless steel appliances. $219,900 call 3987073 for more info.

BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS

Apartment Furnished

Norwood 2000 Sawmill.

Low hrs, 20hp Honda V-twin DHV engine with elec. start.

Comes with NRN accessories. $12,000 obo 250-3928784 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419.

25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297.

32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359.

47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030 Will buy unwanted gold & silver, coins, quality watches, Rolex. Will meet or beat any reasonable competitors rate, local buyer. 250-612-1828, Prince George. (privacy assured)

Real Estate

Commodore Heights Well cared for Family home, bordering on green space. 2200sqft, 4bdrm, 1.5 bath. New roof, hot water tank, furnace (Nov 2013). Good well, lots of water, good septic system, teak hardwood floors and new carpets. Large covered private deck w/hot tub, great for entertaining.

Natural gas, wood heat available. Private yard with lots of running room for kids & pets. RV parking.

Must see to appreciate.

REDUCED! Asking $259,000.

Call for appointment.

(250)392-6815

ESTATE SALE Mobile Home For Sale Northside Mobile Home Park #29-1700 Broadway Ave S Size 14’x70’, Fridge, Stove, Washer/Dryer, Paved drive, Outdoor shed, all new windows & subfloor.

Complete new kitchen.

Home: (778)412-8796 Cell: (250)305-8796 $62,000.00

220’+ Waterfront on W.L.

Incredible Views!

3020 Desous Mtn. Road Quiet & secluded, 1300sqft mobile with addition on 10+ acres overlooking the Fraser River. Storage sheds, raised garden beds & dog kennel.

Reno’d inside & out. New hot water/pressure tank.

Hiking, biking, fishing, horse riding trails & wildlife at your back door.

Reduced! $183,000.

Call for appointments.

(250)398-5986 Serious Inquiries Only!

Houses For Sale 1.1 Acre+ Parklike gently sloping, 10 minutes from town, quality 2012 sqft custom home, big carport, tile roof, hardwood & tile flooring, new paint, new cedar deck, all appliances including beautiful wood cookstove, walkin daylight basement, superb view over lake into town.

Asking $649,000.

By appointment to view (250)392-3004 Home (250)392-6682 Cell

#67 - 1400 Western Ave. (Western Estates) 1996 Fully Reno’d Mobile home.

2 bed, 2 bath, huge private lot with large shed. $85,000.

(250)267-4038 Call or email for info & pictures. meganmarina@live.com

3397 Mountain House Road Solid older

210 Orgnacco Road

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

Call 250-392-8770 or 250-302-9108 Check out our website www.williamslakeliving.com

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12x68 Trailer w/addition in Wildwood Trailer Park. 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d. New hot water tank, new carpets. $260 pad rent. 250-989-4711 1994 Three bedroom Mobile Home in Western Estates.

Many extras. $71,000 OBO (250)392-9384

Duplex / 4 Plex

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778-412-9199

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2bdrm in 4-plex, avail immed n/g heat/hotwater $825/mo + utilities.

(250)305-4946 or (250)392-5221.

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Commercial/ Industrial Property

WANTED 3 bdrm house, 1 bath; updated throughout. Good well and updated water softener. Huge deck and large yard w/garden and compost area w/plant beds and watering system. Great location min. from town, close to school on dead end quiet road. Mtn bike trails at your back door. Includes all appliances and w/d. $178,500 250-398-8192

Approx. 800 sq. ft. office space and 2000 sq. ft. fenced compound and/or warehouse located in Williams Lake but do not have to be at same location. Will consider long term lease of 5 to 10 years duration, starting in August 2014.

Townhouses #42 - 500 Wotzke Dr 2bdrm, 2 bath, 1200sqft, level entry, 5 appliances, fireplace, garage, patio.

Asking $205,000.

Strata Fee $105/monthly (250)392-2455

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments & Townhouses Furnished and Unfurnished Various locations in and around town.

Short term rentals negotiable for furnished suites.

Visit williamslakeliving.com or call 250-302-9108 to inquire.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Have we got a deal for you!

2bdrm apt for rent. Suitable for family with one child or single parent, one child. One family member must have a disability & they must qualify for subsidy. Phone: (250)392-7712

Items for $100 & Under are $1 per insertion*

Garage Sales

FOR THE LITTLE JOBS IN LIFE

Please call 250-398-7028 and leave a message, or email k_vanspall@ducks.ca

RENTALS

Rentals 3 bedroom home on 1 acre on southern slope. 20 minutes north of town, approx.

1 km off highway. $157,000 obo.

250-989-6800

250-392-6450

1 bedroom wheelchair accessible with wheelchair shower, ground level, handicap ramp with automatic door in secure apartment building, clean and well managed, R/R, pets negotiable.

Mobile Homes & Parks

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner 1/2 acre lot with 40x50 Quonset truck shop and 2 bedroom mobile.

Both currently rented out for $1400./month.

Asking $125,000.

(250)392-6540

Large 4bdrm, 3 bath home in desired neighborhood. Updated inside. Fenced back & front yard. Lrg deck. 575 Pearkes Dr. $299,000. 250-302-1509 NEW listing! 4 brm 2 ba custom fully finished renovated home in 2008. Geothermal heat/cooling, 2 car garage, XLdeck, hot tub, fenced 1/2 acre close to town. Move in ready. 1780 Richland Dr. $339,000. 250-392-2900 www.richlanddrive.blogspot.ca

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.

SUNRISE APARTMENTS

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Items for $200 & Under are $2 per insertion*

Call George 250-392-4235 or 250-392-0578

COMPETITIVE RATES

Recharge Special!

Let Grant Help You Chill Out Air Conditioning Service/Recharge

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Licensed Mechanic

Lindsay Satchell

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

For All Your Hearing Needs

Items for $300 & Under are $3 per insertion*

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Items for $400 & Under are $4 per insertion*

Ph: 250-392-2922 • Fax: 250-392-2947 • Toll Free: 1-866-327-8678

197C - 4th Ave. S. (Barnard Square)

Advertising

One item per ad - based on 3 lines/12 words.

is an investment that can help a store’s turnover and net profit

each additional line is $1 per insertion.

Garage Sale Saturday, July 5th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 173 Lakeview Avenue

Multi Family Garage Sale 2010 Second Ave N 8am - 1pm Saturday, July 5th Baby clothes, kids toys, decorations, furniture & plants & lots more.

250-398-8279

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

188 North 1st Ave. WL 250-392-2331

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Advertising Consultant

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Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Misc for Rent

Cars - Sports & Imports

Recreational/Sale

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

CLEARVIEW APARTMENTS 1 and 2 bedroom suites, furnished or unfurnished. Clean, quiet, secure building, R/R, no pets. Suit working professionals.

Call 250-392-2997 or 250-302-9108 Check out our website www.williamslakeliving.com

CARSON DRIVE APARTMENTS

1 and 2 bedroom suites, furnished or unfurnished. Clean, quiet, secure building, R/R, pets negotiable. Suit working professionals.

Call 250-305-4598 or 250-302-9108 Check out our website www.williamslakeliving.com

Mobile Homes & Pads 3bdrm mobile, fridge & stove. n/p (250)392-7617 Trailer Pad for rent in Wildwood starting July 1st.

Suitable for double-wide. $260/mon. Call Liz at 250-9894711

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1995 Mazda M3 Coup Twin Cam, automatic, P/S, P/B, stereo.

One owner, good mileage, dependable.

Clean little car. $2250.00 (250)303-0941

2004 Toyota Corolla.

4 door sedan sports model. a/c, power doors and locks, 5 speed standard.

92,180 kms, senior driven.

35 mpg. Winter & summer tires on rims.

Garage kept year round. $7,500 or best offer.

250-392-5562

1998 Tahoe 21-MB-GL 5th Wheel with hand slide out. Only used for 5 holidays. New tires & bearings. Non-smoker, very clean. Comes with hitch & alum. box for extra storage. Must see.

Asking $8,000 250-392-5509 8am - 4pm.

Suites, Lower

2007 Okanagan 10’ Camper basement model with slide-out. 6 cu ft. twodoor fridge. Queen bed, sky light. Double sink, full bathroom with fan.

Electric jacks. $15,500 obo.

250-392-8784

Motorcycles

2007 CBR 600RR Street Bike 500km on tires, Barely ridden, Clean bike. $6500.

(250)398-8192

Call 250-305-4972 or 250-302-9108 Check out our website www.williamslakeliving.com 1-bdrm. bsmt. suite Westridge, quiet, clean, 1 person, $700/mo. includes utilities, laundry, n/p.

(250)398-5335 Avail July 1st.

1bdrm daylight bsmt suite Ten minutes to town . Private location. n/p n/s $700/mo incl utilities. Avail. immed. n/p n/s (250)392-6536 New 1 bdrm suite, w/d. Pets Okay, 3 ref req. Avail immed. $900 + util. n/s 250-305-4801

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 2000 Chrysler Neon Sedan.

Nice condition, A/C, new speakers, winter & summer tires (1 year old), brand new wind shield. Check pics on kijiji. $2,800 obo. (604)753-8958

Cadillac Deville Everything in Pristine Condition.

130,000 kms, Sunroof, Leather, Excellent on fuel.

Too many options to list. $3999.

(250)398-2223

1998 F150 4x4 4.6 LT, 50K on rebuilt motor & trany, extended cab, seats 6, power windows & door locks, tinted windows, towing package, new 10 ply 16” winter tires.

Well maintained. $6500.00 Phone: (250)392-4482

Utility Trailers

1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, 5.4 L Auto.

277,000 kms. ABS, CD player, new brakes, near new tires, alloy rims, power windows-seats-mirrors.

A/C, trailer pkg.

Very clean, no rust. $3,900 obo.

250-620-3314

Boat Accessories

Boats

1998 Chevy Silverado EXT 4x4, good condition $4,200 obo 250-398-0010 or 250-267-1766

Laser 2 Sailboat. $800 250398-5807

2000 Ford Windstar. Runs good. $800. 250-398-7886 2008 Yukon. Full load, leather, 9 pass., 5.3L Flexfuel.

166,000 kms. Very clean, well main. $21,500 250-302-1509

2007 KAWASAKI KLX 250 Excellent condition 16,0000 kms $3200 (250)302-1195

250-392-2331

FOR ALL YOUR AUTO REPAIRS Serving the Cariboo since 1981

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

1075 N. Mackenzie Ave. 2011 Cargo Mate (Blazer) 14’ tandem axle with barn back doors, large side entry door with ramp.

Polar white aluminum ext.

Inside elec. lights and sky light. Construction grade roof racks. 7’ high and 6’ wide inside. Excellent condition.

D-rings and E-Track inside. $5,500 obo 250-392-8784.

4HP Mercury outboard motor, 3 yrs old, never used. Paid $1500, Asking $950.

1(250)620-0529

2012 Puma 30’ Travel Trailer In Mint Condition.

Sleeps 8 with outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower. $21,000.

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Trucks & Vans

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PARKVIEW APARTMENTS 1 and 2 bedroom suites available, located downtown R/R, pets negotiable.

FOR SALE 1996 Explorer Camper 9’6” Everything in excellent working condition.

Has length wise bed. $6000. Firm Phone (250)296-4528

Sport Utility Vehicle

Homes for Rent 1 & 2 bdrm. houses. F/S natural gas heat.

Please call (250)392-7617.

3-bdrm. house, in town, n/p, 6 app., n/g heat, $800/mo. + util. ref/req. 250-392-7861 inquiries between 6pm-7pm.

3bdrm top floor of house, for rent on 10th Avenue. shared laundry $1,000/mnth plus utilities. Avail. July 1st. Working couple preferred. n/s n/p r/r (250)392-3397 Donna Maxwell you are the lucky winner of a Panago Pizza. Please contact the Tribune office by Wed, July 9/14 to collect your gift certificate.

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Stump Grinding Colin Nivison ~ Phone: 250-791-6497 email: nivison@shaw.ca ~ Cell: 250-706-7220 www.stumpysstumpgrinding.com Remove unwanted stumps • Serving the South Cariboo

Country Cottage Hairstyling

Welcomes d Tracy Fodchuk Evening Appointments Available for your convenience

250-398-STYL | 250-398-7895 | 250 Barnard Street

“Your Business Is My Business”

200cc Dual Sport Motorbike.

Only 2300km, insurable, runs excellent. Great starter bike and great on roads and back roads.

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Visit the Lincoln MKC gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

Lincoln luxury at a non-premium price Santa Barbara, Calif. - The MKC is the first can be matched with standard, made (luxury) compact utility vehicle from Linin Scotland, Bridge of Weir “Deepsoft” coln and, while related, it’s very different leather upholstery. The premium car exfrom the Ford Escape. perience actually starts as you approach Development of both vehicles started the MKC with an accent welcoming with Ford’s global “C” platform, but lighting feature that’s automatically acother than its base 2.0 litre turbo-engine, tivated (by the key fob) when an owner the MKC has little else in common with Lincoln may be a is within 2.4 metres (8-ft). its Ford counterpart.

Our 320-kilometre-plus route took us All-wheel-drive is standard (in Canada) little late in joining away from the coast along the scenic the booming compact Jacento Reyes Byway. This lightly travon all three editions of the MKC and a start price just under $40,000 is also luxury utility club, but elled twisty two-lane road gets narrow inviting compared to other luxury CUVs in sections. It also presented some the MKC is certainly spectacular vistas along the way and such as the Acura RDX ($41,390) and an impressively well BMW X3 ($42,800). some intimidating cliff faces and rock (A top-line Ford Escape, by the way, is formations. put-together new listed at $35,699).

I was impressed with the MKC’s predictmember and it’s The MKC is the second of four all-new able handling characteristics through priced to sell. product launches intended to redefine the twisty sections. It was stable, very Lincoln. The first being the Lincoln MKZ Bob McHugh forgiving at higher speeds and generally last year, an all-new MKX is expected more agile than expected for a utility next year and a, so-far unnamed, full-sized sedan will vehicle - especially after I finally figured out how to follow. The new Lincoln styling theme includes smooth set-up the driving modes, called Lincoln Drive Control. clean lines a slick shape (described as “graceful athThe normal, comfort and sport settings for the susleticism”) and up front, there’s a contemporary take pension and steering are preset (via vehicle settings on the traditional Lincoln split-wing grille. on the instrument panel and customizable to a limited Another eye-catching feature of the MKC is around extent) by a driver to function with “D” and “S” back, a huge wraparound lift gate includes full-width transmission selections. It’s a different and somewhat LED rear lighting assemblies. This unique one-piece complex way of providing this feature. hydro-formed steel door opens like a clamshell and Push-button transmission selection is another feature allows complete access to the cargo area. An optional that I wouldn’t get excited about. I get the space-savhands-free feature also allows it to open with a kicking functionality and the historic connection to Lining motion below the rear bumper. coln, but still prefer a shift lever. Manual operation of The MKC also has a roomy feel to its interior, particuthe transmission’s six speeds can be done via paddle larly for front seat occupants. A dash that slants away, shifters on the steering wheel. The shifts, however, towards the windshield, adds to its airy ambiance. It’s could be crisper and the system tends to be very proalso a much quieter cabin than its stable mate, with tective of the engine (over-revving) on downshifts. numerous built-in sound deadening features that inOnly MKC vehicles with the new 2.3-litre twin-scroll clude a noise control system that eliminates unwanted turbo engine were available to drive at this U.S. event, sound waves and enhances others. which would price tag them close to $50,000 in CanAvailable inside accent trims include brushed alumiada. An impressively smooth and quiet performer (in num or open-pore Zebrano and Santos Rosewood that this application) this engine can produce 285-horse-

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power compared to the base 2.0-litre’s 240-horsepower, which is the top engine in an Escape.

As you might expect, the 2.0L engine gets better fuel economy, but the difference is minimal and both can run on regular grade fuel.

All the latest driver-assist technologies are available with MKC including, adaptive cruise control, a collision warning system, blind-sport alert, cross-traffic alert and park assist, with a unique new wrinkle... park-out assist. This added feature can now autonomously steer that MKC out of that tight parallel parking spot into which it put the MKC! Lincoln may be a little late in joining the booming compact luxury utility club, but the MKC is certainly an impressively well put-together new member and it’s priced to sell.

Quick Specs and Pricing: Sticker price: Lincoln MKC Premiere (2.0L): $39,940 Lincoln MKC Select (2.0L): $42,200 Lincoln MKC Reserve (2.0L): $47,700 Lincoln MKC Reserve (2.3L): $49,650 Power: 2.0-litre I4 turbo, 16-valve, DOHC with variable timing: 240 horsepower @ 5500 rpm Fill-up: 2.0-litre city/highway fuel economy: 12.4/9.0 L/100km (EPA estimated) Power: 2.3-litre I4 turbo, 16-valve, DOHC with variable timing: 285 horsepower @ 5500 rpm Fill-up: 2.3-litre city/highway fuel economy: 12.9/9.2 L/100km (EPA estimated)

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They are Miata mates for life

By Alexandra Straub

Stowe, Vermont — Despite the relatively early call time, a group of almost 100 Mazda Miata/MX-5 drivers/ passengers gathers for the morning’s meeting.

The weather is looking favourable even though the a.m. envelops the crowd with its chilliness. It’s not raining though. That’s a good sign.

Tour organizer and former Trillium Miata Club president, Gary Svoboda, talks about the day’s journey, addresses some basic housekeeping rules, makes some jokes and engages in witty banter with a group of excited Miata enthusiasts.

Everyone is ready to hit the roads of Vermont in their tiny, drop top, two-doors.

Everything from first generations Miatas, to the latest and greatest rear-wheel drive roadsters line the gravel parking lot of our home base, also known as the Stowehof Inn. Stowe, VT’s claim to fame is as a ski destination.

Currently, its claim to fame is the 46 Mazdas that drove in from Ontario and are congregating for their annual tour.

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Regardless of background, profession, or preference in exterior colour, few vehicles in the world bring people together as strongly as Mazda’s MX-5.

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Alexandra Straub

Each May long weekend, a group of club members look forward to the event.

It’s been going for over 20 years and hasn’t disappointed. The crowd gets rowdier by the minute so go-time is just around the corner.

The meeting wraps up; we branch into our respective groups and fire up the engines.

As honorary members for the event, my co-pilot – aka my mother Zsuzsanna Straub – and I get behind the wheel of our MX-5. Within moments, we’re topless. The car. Not us!

Seven vehicles comprise a

The Miata club.

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group, including a leader and a sweeper. We’re comfortably nestled in the bosom of the pack.

Our job is to enjoy ourselves, as well as give the MX-5 a little bit of room to romp free.

It’s hard not to smile on the undulating roads of Vermont, which are lined with trees, houses, fields and topped off with a bovine scent!

Then there is what is called “The Notch.” A mountain road where emaciated limbs of indigenous trees look like they’re reaching out and trying to touch the cars. Boulders are scattered and the path is paved around it. The intermittent obstacles would likely be the outcome of two Greek gods having a rock fight.

You would have to have superhuman strength to move them.

The sinuous and slender road is a hoot to drive

through especially with no one in front of you. The occasional crackling on the CB radios frequently is overpowered by instructions from the leader.

Like a mother duck summoning her young, we followed in order. We stuck together and took in some breathtaking scenery of New England. Scenery aside, what was the most interesting to breathe in was the enthusiasm and energy of the Miata owners.

Liz Burns has “Miatatude” stickered across her windshield. Miata earrings dangle from her ears as she professes her love of her emerald beauty.

Another owner decided to turn his conventional doors into ones that open up not out.

At breakfast, lunch and dinner, they regale each other with stories of other events they’ve been on. Outbursts of laughter perk up the ears

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of bystanders; making them wish they were at that table reliving the memories.

The camaraderie of those young and young at heart is undisputable.

Regardless of background, profession, or preference in exterior colour, few vehicles in the world bring people together as strongly as

Mazda’s MX-5.

Liz was one of the first members of the Trillium Miata Club. She expected to join a group of Miata owners and drive with them on weekends. Liz says she “didn’t expect to make friends for 25 years” but she did.

And as the Miata/MX-5

turns 25 this year, here’s to another quarter century of promote the best that life has to offer: the bond of mankind and machine, 167 horsepower at a time. www.mazda.ca alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Drives-U-Crazy Drives-U-Crazy Reader Dan Trafkel asks why do some people stop at a red light one or even two car lengths from the

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“This happens to me all the time when I’m trying to get into the advance left turn lane and can’t because someone in front of me de-

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NEWS

BC Coroners Service releases report on youth drowning The BC Coroners Service is recommending new efforts be devoted to providing more effective water safety education, especially for teenage males aged 15 to 18.

The recommendation is one of three made by a Child Death Review panel into child and youth drowning. The report was made public Thursday.

The panel, which was chaired by Child Death Review Unit director Michael Egilson and included experts from a variety of child-serving and water safety agencies, reviewed the cases of 35 children and youth who drowned in B.C. in the years 2007 and 2013. The panel reaffirmed the many prevention messages put forth by the Lifesaving Society and Canadian Red Cross around water safety, supervision, boater safety, alcohol use, lifejacket/PFD use and pool safety.

The child death review panel also identified that some of these important messages are not getting through to the young people most at risk. Of the deaths reviewed, almost seven in 10 involved youths aged 15 to 18, and threequarters of those who died were male. The cases show that males in that age group are particularly prone to underestimate the risk involved in activities, overestimate their own swimming abilities, and use substances, such as alcohol, which may affect their judgment, co-ordination and/or ability to selfrescue.

The panel recommends that the BC/ Yukon branch of the Lifesaving Society bring together key stakeholders to develop messaging specifically targeted to young men in this age group.

Teenaged males themselves will be asked to participate to try to determine how best to reach this demographic group.

The second recommendation was directed to the Canadian Red Cross to focus on ongoing education

for parents, stressing especially the need for close and ongoing supervision of young

children when in or around water, and the third backs the BC/Yukon branch of the Life-

saving Society in its efforts to work through the Union of BC Municipalities to encour-

age municipalities to pass bylaws which require four-sided secure fencing around back-

yard swimming pools.

The full text of the report can be found at: h t t p : / / w w w. p s s g .

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