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different small communities. Our type of speciality is something that still needs to be centralized. There’s a lot of infrastructure that’s needed to run our service.”

The driving force behind bringing the urology services back to 100 Mile House was the SCHF’s purchase of instruments and sterilization equipment the doctors needed to get started, Dr. Ottem explains.

“The primary focus of the trip is to perform a procedure called cystoscopy, where we look inside the bladder with a scope. Then we also see patients with prostate problems, recurrent bladder infections, prostate cancer, incontinence, people with blood in their urine, things like that.”

Students and teachers in 100 Mile House were paid a visit by Education Minister Mike Bernier on Dec. 8, one of the many stops the minister and Peace River-South MLA is making across the province.

Bernier visited the new gym and automotive shop at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) and three classrooms at 100 Mile House Elementary School, whose replacement has been a top priority of School District No. 27 (SD27) for more than 10 years.

SD27 superintendent Mark Thiessen says the minster’s visit was not only an opportunity to shine a good light on schools in the area, but also an opportunity to talk to him about the challenges local educators are facing.

“I think we did a good job of balancing that out,” says Thiessen.

“I wouldn’t say we’re optimistic a new school is coming any time soon. But we certainly, as a school district, made it clear we have a need here. We hope it comes sooner rather than later.”

Bernier acknowledged a new elementary school in 100 Mile House as a big

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Education Minister Mike Bernier toured parts of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School and 100 Mile House Elementary School on Dec. 8. The tour included a visit to the Kindergarten classroom of student Charlie Larson, where they had fun making snowmen during arts and crafts.

Patients now receiving urology care SCHF driving force behind return of outreach service

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Urology services are back in 100 Mile House, which is good news for local patients who no longer have to travel two or more hours to receive medical treatment for bladder or prostate problems.

Interior Health (IH) announced the return of the service back in October, following persistent advocacy and fundraising from the South Cariboo Health Foundation (SCHF).

Dr. Derek Ottem, Dr. Lee Jonat and Dr. Stephen Faddegon are the three urologists from Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops now travelling periodically to 100 Mile District General Hospital to provide urology services.

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It’s a win-win situation for people in the area and for the doctors.”

– Mary Shennum

The doctors will make close to 30 visits a year, seeing 20 to 30 patients per visit, and will be starting again in the spring.

The most common patients the urologists will be seeing are those who have had bladder cancer, says Dr. Ottem, who started treating patients in 100 Mile House two weeks ago.

This is kind of a unique situation, he says of the outreach program.

“It’s not the sort of thing where we’re going to be able to start coming to all the

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Around the South Cariboo

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Current and past Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty realtors and administration staff worked hard to make the beautiful centrepieces that adorned the tables at the Rotary Club of 100 Mile House Seniors’ Christmas Party at the 100 Mile Community Hall on Dec. 5.

Melodie Oldegbers was one of the happy vendors at the 108 Mile Christmas Market on Nov. 29 where 300 people came through the doors. The 108 Mile Ranch Community Association made $1,000 at the event and the 108 Lions Club made $195.

108 Mile Christmas Market organizer Ingrid Meyer presented Julie Schuurman the gift basket she won in the draw at the end of the market on Nov. 29. All of the vendors provided a gift for the door prize.

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Rae Bissat, left, and Teresa Porter, were among the volunteers making Christmas poinsettias sold by 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association teams on Dec. 2 The sale raised slightly more than $3,000 for the local hockey association.

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Denaya McDonald-Wiens, left, Jacob Harras and Kalli McDonald-Wiens were among the many volunteers helping serve more than 220 breakfasts at a Breakfast with Santa event free to children at the Valley Room in 100 Mile House on Dec. 5. Organizer Valerie Streber says she was amazed with the turn out. “Without the donations of the local businesses and private people, plus the wonderful volunteers, this would not have been possible.”

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Birthday “boy” Louis Judson, third from left, posed with his “girls” Gladys Paulson, left, Jenny Bakken and Diane Nadin who were visiting their friend who just turned 91 and the community they grew up in.

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108 Mile Ranch resident Rainer Meyer is frustrated his physiotherapist and massage therapist registration from Germany is not recognized in British Columbia when there is an a dire shortage and an outcry for more physiotherapists in this province.

Red tape frustrates physiotherapist Extensive training in Germany deemed not good enough

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octors aren’t the only medical professionals the province is in need of – physiotherapists are also in high demand, and it’s a situation which frustrates 108 Mile Ranch resident Rainer Meyer.

In his native Germany, Meyer was a registered physiotherapist and massage therapist. In the late 1990s, he and his wife, Ingrid, were intrigued by a Canadian government promotional campaign throughout Europe, which invited qualified, educated citizens to immigrate to Canada, where they could use their skills.

“I owned my own clinic in Germany and had 15 employees,” says Meyer.

However, he and Ingrid had vacationed in the British Columbia Interior and decided they wanted to settle in the area.

“At that point, there was only one physiotherapist in 100 Mile House.”

At the time, there was a point system, which was used to assess the skills of would-be emigrants.

“I got 80 points because of my education, which was one of the

highest possible scores, right behind computer technicians.”

He was also encouraged by a representative at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin, who told Meyer he would be able to work in Canada “any time” and also start his own practice.

Meyer arrived in 100 Mile House in June 2002, and began to advertise his services as a registered physiotherapist.

Shortly thereafter, however, he received a letter from the College of Physical Therapists of B.C. (CPTBC), advising he could not advertise as a registered physiotherapist because his equivalent education in Germany – some 8,000 hours in total – was not adequate.

“I was told I would have to go back to school for four years,” says Meyer.

He then began advertising as a registered massage therapist, only to be told he could not do that either.

Meyer explains that being registered means many people who use therapists with that qualification are able to reclaim some, or all, of the fee through their medical or insurance plans. Not being able to advertise as being registered is, therefore, a blow to many practitioners who may find

it more difficult to attract patients.

Meyer wrote to his KamloopsThompson-Cariboo M.P. Cathy McLeod, who noted she couldn’t help because her party had not been in government when Meyer arrived in Canada in 2002.

Meyer says he found CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett more empathetic, but she says that although she tried, there was little she could do.

“I looked into every avenue I could and went to the agencies overseeing this to help him.”

However, she adds there were many steps and hoops he had to go through, each with a fee associated with it. “People already spend a lot of money, time and energy to become immigrants.

“I agree with him that he should be allowed to practice here. He’s a great physiotherapist and very community-minded.”

Meyer’s frustration is not so much for him because he will be retiring soon, but he is concerned for younger people in Europe who might be tempted to Canada with promises that aren’t kept.

“I’m worried about young people

not being able to find work.”

He also finds it frustrating in light of the fact there is a critical shortage of registered physiotherapists in the province. In August 2014, the Physiotherapy Association of B.C. (PABC) issued a letter about the matter, stating that there were 267 vacancies across the province.

“While the demand has exceeded the supply for decades, the balance is now beyond the tipping point,” stated the letter.

“Chronic vacancies, a lack of incoming physiotherapists, and an increased patient need due to the aging and the growing population in B.C. have created a health human resources crisis in physiotherapy.... The need is felt throughout the province, yet remote and rural areas experience the most long-standing shortage.”

Meyer, who is still working as a (non-registered) physical and massage therapist, says the problem could be alleviated by making it easier for foreign-trained therapists to work here.

“It’s frustrating to see in the news about this shortage. Politicians promise, promise, promise, but nothing happens.”

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SCHF chair Mary Shennum says she’s grateful the program is working and she’s happy patients can

receive treatment closer to home.

“It’s a win-win situation for people in the area and for the doctors.”

The outreach service costs

approximately $342,400, which includes contributions shared between the SCHF ($175,000), the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District ($125,000),

and an annual commitment of $42,400 for two years by IH. “I really think it’s important to know the foundation was really one of the driv-

ing forces behind this,” says Dr. Ottem who encourages people to support the SCHF. “They’ve obviously done a lot of good work for people in the community.”

Some items are still required for one of the families living in the Gateway four-plex that was destroyed by fire on Nov. 23.

While a lot of items were acquired, the following are still needed: • Kitchen furniture • Queen size sheets and blankets • Two suitcases • Two towel sets (towel, hand towel and face cloth) • Sweater or hoodies for 3 year old boy (size 6) • Women’s sweaters or hoodies (medium/ large) If you are able to donate any of these items, please contact Liz at 250-706-2720, or Blue. Lizzard01@gmail. com.

WEAR A MASK As of Dec. 1, people who have not had a flu shot this season are asked to wear a mask when visiting provincial health-care facilities to help protect those at-risk of influenza.

Provincial health-care facilities include hospitals, long-term care homes, public health units and outpatient clinics.

Each year, there are approximately 3,500 deaths from the flu and its complications in Canada.

Hospitalized patients and seniors in residential care and assisted living are more vulnerable to influenza than healthy adults.

DISABLED TAX CREDIT The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.

Being eligible for the DTC can also open the door to other government programs, such as the child disability benefit.

For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/ dtc or phone 1-800959-8281.

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NSTC releases a statement on representation

Kanahus Manuel not a representative of SNTC, Northern Secwepemc communities Ken Alexander Free Press

On Dec. 3, the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council (NSTC), which includes the four

Northern Shuswap communities of Canim Lake Indian Band (Tsq’escen’), Williams Lake Indian Band (T’exelc), Soda Creek Indian Band (Xats’ūll) and Stswecem’c/ Xgat’tem (Canoe Creek / Dog Creek Indian Bands) released a statement of representation.

The release followed on the heels of a Dec. 1 press release, titled “Secwepemc Peoples are Outraged over BC’s Approval of Mount Polley Mine Discharge Permit,” by Kanahus Manuel – listing herself

as a Secwepemc spokesperson.

However, this is not the case.

The NSTC board of directors says Manuel is “not associated with the NSTC in any way, and is not a member of an NSTC community, nor is she privy to NSTC interests. She in no way represents, or is a spokesperson, of the NSTC or Northern Secwepemc communities.”

In her release, Manuel stated: “Indigenous Peoples across this province of have been vocally opposed to this

oppressive process of alienating more of us from our lands, by permitting lands out to major industrial projects like Mount Polley.”

Her press release also included statements from hydrogeologist Ricardo Segovia.

However, the NSTC notes that “As the Mt. Polley Mine falls within Williams Lake Indian Band and Soda Creek Indian Band territories, these two First Nations have taken on a shared stewardship role on behalf of the Northern Secwepemc.”

Interlakes area governance issues review to be presented Dec. 16 The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has retained the services of George Abbott, a former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister and MLA, to undertake a review of issues related to governance in the Interlakes area of the CRD. The review is being funded by a grant from the provincial government.

This review was precipitated by a funding request from the Interlakes Economic Association (IEC); however, the provincial government has chosen to offer those funds to

the CRD to conduct a general review of issues in the Interlakes area.

The CRD has heard from a variety of community organizations and individuals who have very different perspectives.

Abbott, on behalf of the regional district, will be reporting on his findings from the interviews, the open house and the public meeting which were held on Oct. 14.

Abbott will be returning to the Interlakes Community Centre to conduct individual interviews on Dec. 16, from 3 to 5:45 p.m.

A public meeting will be held that night from 6 to 8 p.m., at which time Abbott will report on his findings from his review of governancerelated issues and answer questions that may arise.

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ested in speaking with Abbott, either as a group or as an individual, should contact the CRD corporate officer Alice Johnston by e-mail at ajohnston@cariboord. ca or call 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800665-1636.

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Memorial Service The 100 Mile chapter of the Compassionate Friends is holding its 15th Candle Lighting Memorial Service.

We invite all bereaved parents and their families to join us at this special service as a way for bereaved families to honour the memories of their children. This service is a time of recognition and remembrance. This annual service has proven to be a source of strength in helping “handle the holidays.”

We will be lighting memory candles (you may bring your own special candle or candles will be provided). We will also have a remembrance table if you would like to bring a picture of your child.

If you plan to attend our candle lighting service OR are unable to attend but would like a candle lit in memory of your child, please phone Andrea at 250-395-4417 or Ivy at 250-395-2867.

For more information on this meaningful gathering call Andrea at 250-395-4417.

The Memorial Service will be held on DECEMBER 13th, 2015 at 2:00pm at BJ’s Donut & Eatery, 305 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House.

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Fossum back in chambers

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There was a feeling of Christmas joy in the council chambers for the last District of 100 Mile House council meeting before the new year.

That’s because Councillor Ralph Fossum was back in his chair at the council table on Dec. 8, and there were smiles on every face there that night.

Ralph had just returned from a sixmonth leave of absence from council, following a battle with Guillaume Barre Syndrome – a rare, non-contagious disease that attacks the central nervous system.

It’s onset is very quick and the cause is unknown.

Ralph says that on June 1, he didn’t feel well.

“Very rapidly, I was suddenly paralyzed. I was totally normal and two days later I was

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District of 100 Mile House councillors were united again as Coun. Ralph Fossum, second from left, returned after a six-month absence during which he battled a rare disease that attacked his nervous system. Bill Hadden, left, Fossum, Mayor Mitch Campsall and Dave Mingo were all smiles after the council meeting on Dec. 8. Missing: Coun. Spence Henderson.

the neck down.”

His recovery has been slow, but he and his doctors are expecting a full recovery.

Ralph says he is thankful for all of the support he has received from council and staff and members of the community.

Ralph notes he’s delighted to be back at council table because “I love my town... I want

to be working... helping and supporting my community.”

His fellow council members are very happy to see him back: Mayor Mitch Campsall: The highlight for me this year is to see Ralph back in chambers.”

Coun. Dave Mingo: “Seeing Councillor Fossum across the table for me has definitely

made the Christmas season... your wit – it’s great to have you at the table.”

Coun. Bill Hadden: “Having Ralph sitting beside me again is incredible. I had no idea how often I bounced ideas off of him and he always came back with completely rational, sane comments. It’s so good to have you back – thank you.”

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Interlakes Community Hall Scheduled Interviews with Mr. George Abbott 3 - 5:45 p.m.

Public Meeting 6 - 8 p.m.

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has retained the services of Mr. George Abbott, a former provincial Minister and MLA, to undertake a review of issues related to governance in the Interlakes area of the Cariboo Regional District.

The review is being funded by a grant from the provincial government.

This review was precipitated by a funding request from the Interlakes Economic Association, however, the provincial government has chosen to offer those funds to the CRD to conduct a general review of issues in the Interlakes area. The CRD has heard from a variety of community organizations and individuals who have very different perspectives.

Mr. Abbott, on behalf of the CRD, will be reporting on his findings from the interviews, the Open House and the Public Meeting which were held on October 14, 2015.

Mr. Abbott will again be at the Interlakes Community Hall on Wednesday, December 16th, from 3-5:45 p.m. for individual interviews. A public meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m., at which time Mr. Abbott will report on his findings from his review of governance related issues and answer questions that may arise.

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Group started to help refugees

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A community project has started in response to the Syrian refugee crisis with more than three dozen local residents in attendance at a pair of meetings at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church in 100 Mile House on Dec. 3.

A second meeting to establish a working group was held Dec. 9 after press time.

“The main expressed

interest was exploring private sponsorship as a community,” explains organizer Kimberly Vance-Lundsbye, the immigrant settlement services co-ordinator with Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy.

“Whether this would be one [Syrian] family, or multiple families, or if this family would reside in the South Cariboo area or in another area (Williams Lake, Kamloops) is still to be determined.”

While the local group is still in the process of planning its next steps, Vance-Lundsbye says it’s very encouraging to see so many people expressing their interest to help in a global crisis, as millions of Syrians have had to flee their country, plagued by an unrelenting civil war since 2011.

Large cities and small towns across Canada are moving forward with initiatives to welcome the expected influx of 25,000 refu-

gees by February 2016.

The next step for the local working group – called the South Cariboo Refugee Response Project – is to clarify the vision of the project, explains VanceLundsbye.

“I think a lot of people have good ideas; they have passion; they’re motivated to do what they can to help with the Syrian refugee crisis, but it’s really important the group comes together with a

British Columbia. With everything that’s going on in northern, rural B.C., we want to make sure our students are ready for those jobs.”

The minister stopped in 100 Mile House after visiting Williams Lake and was on his way to Kamloops. Bernier picked up a hockey stick during gym class at PSO; toured and talk-

ed with students about their projects in the new automotive shop; and had some fun during arts and crafts with kindergarten students at the elementary school.

“A big part of my job really is, when we’re making decisions, we have to get out in the classrooms and talk to the teachers and see the kids in action. What’s

really exciting is seeing all the great work that’s happening in the area.”

Thiessen says staff and students reflected SD27 really well.

“Some of our teachers had students prepared with questions, other teachers had their students just interact with the minister. All around, our students represented us so well today.”

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priority of SD27 and fellow B.C. Liberal MLA Donna Barnett, who represents the CaribooChilcotin.

“From a ministry perspective, we’ll continue to work with the school district,” says Bernier on the issue. “Every time they bring forward things, we’ll help where we can.”

The minister’s visit also comes on the heels of a Dec. 7 announcement from the provincial government and the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) regarding the expansion of the Shoulder Tappers program.

Shoulder Tappers work with school districts, the Industry Training Authority, the Career Education Society, industry and other organizations to help students benefit from exposure to trades and technical training.

The province is providing $1.3 million and NDIT is providing $3.6 million over five years to expand the program to 15 school districts, including SD27, across British Columbia.

SD27 recently hired a Shoulder Tapper to work with schools in the region – Bree Odd of 100 Mile House.

“The big part of the Shoulder Tappers programs is making sure we have the opportunity for our students,” says Bernier.

“Shoulder Tappers is really going to help people in northern, rural

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clear vision of where people can donate their resources to.”

At the meeting on Dec. 3, Vance-Lundsbye said the group is being established not “for debate,” but “about how we can help.”

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The Good Samaritan and the Law

From a legal perspective, the good Samaritan rendering assistance takes a risk. One risk is that the well-meaning good Samaritan inadvertently causes injury. Another is that the good Samaritan themself is injured – and needs to be compensated.

The first of these problems is addressed in the Good Samaritan Act. This legislation provides that “a person who renders emergency medical services … is not liable for damages for injury or death … caused by the person’s act or omission … unless that person is grossly negligent.”

What about the injured good Samaritan? Some might say that they had no obligation to help and should not be compensated. The oftquoted American judge Cardozo had this to say: “Danger invites rescue.

The cry of distress is the summons to relief. The law does not ignore these reactions of the mind.” [Wagner v International Railway Co. (1921), 232 NY Rep. 176, 133 NE 437] A more recent case is Maguire v Padt, [2014 ONSC 6099] In the Maguire case, Suzanne Padt drove off the road in whiteout conditions. Her vehicle turned over. Ms. Maguire stopped to assist. Three other drivers did likewise as did a passing police officer. Ms. Padt and her daughter were removed from their vehicle and placed in the police cruiser. Three of the rescuers, including Ms. Maguire, were standing behind the police vehicle when another driver lost control and struck the three people behind the police cruiser. Two died. Ms. Maguire suffered severe and permanent injury. When Ms. Maguire started her lawsuit, she named Ms. Padt as one of the defendants. In defending this claim, Ms. Padt argued that the rescue was over and that she should not be responsible for this particular harm to the rescuers. The Court held that it was foreseeable that the rescuers would still be on the scene at the time at which they were struck. On that basis, Ms. Maguire, as a good Samaritan, was held to be entitled to continue her claim against Ms. Padt.

In our society, we generally admire good Samaritans.

This attitude also carries forward into the law.

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Jesse Miller provides insight on safety

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Do you know what your children are doing on their cell phones?

Do you worry about them getting themselves into trouble?

Do you want to talk to them about how much time they spending on their phones, but don’t have a clue about social media, devices and lingo?

Then you will want to make your way to Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) gymnasium on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

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announced a number funding programs in support refugee integration recently, including $500,000 from a previously announced $1-million refugee readiness fund, toward the creation of five response teams to support main regions of the province where incoming Syrian refugees are expected to settle – Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and the Cariboo.

The teams are expected to include representatives from refugee settlement organizations, private sponsors, churches, educators, health-care providers and employers.

ing the free social media they can do to guide Awareness session with their kids.” keynote speaker Jessie Miller says he will Miller talking about the inform folks about the Social Media current clicommunity and mate of social safe use of the media conInternet media. cerns in British C r i m e Columbia and S t o p p e r s specifically to sp okesp ers on 100 Mile House Darrel Warman and area. says this event “The preJessie Miller is a must-see for sentation will parents, grandhighlight usage parents, other caregivers trends, mobile tech and the general public behaviours, techniques because Miller will be to introduce positive talking about parenting usage behaviours, and the social media genera- parenting tips to address tion and being a part of the tech concerns within positive change and not the home and from peer negative awareness. groups.”

The South Cariboo Miller says youth are Crime Stoppers mem- becoming broadcastbers decided to bring ers when they are using Miller to 100 Mile their social media devicHouse after local presi- es. dent Marg Sarich heard “So parents [and him talk at the provin- other caregivers] need cial Crime Stoppers to know what they are annual general meeting, broadcasting.

Warman explains.

For instance, they “She felt there was a could be letting friends need to bring him to know they are on a famthis community to cre- ily vacation and that ate Internet and Social would be good news for Media awareness for people who like to break youth and their parents. into homes.

“We’re being proac“You have to make tive rather than reactive them aware ... it’s not so parents can see what just their ‘friends’ that

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The use of social media can be dangerous as it could lead to porn sites and the possibility of being lured in by predators.

Equally concerning is the possible significant consequences for uninformed youth who share and/or distribute pornography – it could lead to criminal charges and destroy future opportunities for scholarships and/or jobs.

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Youth may not intend to relay or share a message, but once it’s done, the damage is done and it’s too late.

These are some of the reasons parent, grandparents and caregivers should take the time to take in Miller’s presentation at the PSO gym on Dec. 14, starting at 7 p.m.

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Looking at Trudeau after Paris attack

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New Prime Minister’s election campaign persona paled a bit

he honeymoon is not over, but if you look closely, you can already see a tiny bit of egg on the face of our photogenic new Prime Minister.

Until Black Friday (Nov. 13), it looked as though the Liberals’ first Throne Speech and Parliamentary session, and series of state visits and international conferences, would be just one triumphal procession after another.

To be sure, there have been enthusiastic receptions by some journalists and photographers, who have pronounced Justin Trudeau to be the newest “hottie” on the world stage, but all of that is being overshadowed by darker realities.

I am, of course, referring primarily to the fall-out from the Paris terror attacks, along with related events playing out in Belgium, Mali, and the Middle East.

These attacks put the and more exuberant in its politics of the recent federal promises than the other election campaign in a guys. new light, in particular the But he had no way of trifecta of security-related knowing how popular this issues: Syrian refugees, Bill plan would become six C-51 (the Antiweeks before the Terrorism Act), election when and the question the photo of the of Canada’s lifeless body of military role in Alan Kurdi started Syria and Iraq. making headlines.

Comparing how Nor could he the positions of know that just the main parties three weeks after looked then to the election, we how they look would be given so Mark now is a deeply much reason for Crawford instructive pause. reminder of just It proved a how fleeting the election marked contrast to Harper, frame is, even though it who preferred a smaller furnishes the mandate and much slower response for the next four years of (10,000 over three years, national government. although another 10,000 When Trudeau initially was added to the number in announced his target of September).

25,000 refugees in the Trudeau also looked more House of Commons in generous than the NDP March, he was acting in in the short term, while accordance with the Liberal still keeping most military strategy of being bolder options open: the NDP

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rime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal caucus had a month-and-a-half to bask in the glory of their victory in the Oct. 19 federal election.

So, it was a special day on Dec. 4 when they walked into the House of Commons for the throne speech and sat on the seats on the government side of the House instead of the seats they were relegated to as the third party.

Now, the heat is on and Mr. Trudeau and all of his election promises will be under the microscope for a few more days before they go home for the Christmas Break.

When the House doors open again in the new year and the government has to get down to the work of plowing its way through treacherous political waters, the good ship Red Wave will be tested.

Even before the House was in session, Mr. Trudeau was having his feet put to the coals by the national media, as he had to defend why taxpayers were paying for two nannies to look after his children.

The Prime Minister’s communication director explained that the nannies were secondary caregivers who also perform “other duties around the house.”

So, that’s not so unusual for parents who are busy with the important business of running the country to have help with their children.

However, it’s a bit different when our new Prime Minister made a flippant remark during the federal election campaign regarding wealthy families such as his not needing the help of the taxpayers to finance child care.

While it likely isn’t a big deal to most Canadians, it is definitely foreshadowing of the kind of scrutiny Mr. Trudeau is going to come under during his mandate.

He made a lot of promises during the election campaign and they have been well documented, so the Opposition and the media will definitely be measuring his progress.

So, it wasn’t too surprising that Mr. Trudeau’s throne speech on Dec. 4 was short and contained few details of the road map of his first year as leader of the government.

In fact, there were five large platforms during the election campaign that weren’t mentioned or if they were it was without detail: doctor assisted dying; commitment to recalling fighter jets from the bombing campaign in Syria and Iraq; repealing or amending the anti-terrorism legislation; return of Canada Post home delivery; and reinstating the age of 65 for eligibility for old age security and guaranteed income supplement.

Furthermore, interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose turned up the heat in the Mr. Trudeau’s question period in the House about the cost of the Liberal’s election promises and backing out of the battle against ISIS, when other countries are increasing their efforts.

Mr. Trudeau is in for a tough fight and he better start moving forward on some of those promises early in the new year.

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would have granted the United Nation’s request to give 10,000 Syrians refugee status by the end of the year, with a total of at least 46,000 by 2019 – alongside a vow to remove the cap on privately-sponsored refugees – and a complete end to Canadian military operations in Syria and Iraq.

So who looks better now?

After Paris, Tom Mulcair’s decision to meet the U.N.’s request and settle 10,000 refugees by Dec. 31 seems perfectly responsible from a logistical and security standpoint, while still being twice as generous as the Conservatives.

Trudeau looks rather less impressive on that front.

But Bill C-51, and the Liberals’ qualified support for it, looks better. Balance, it seems, is in the eyes of the beholder.

Mark Crawford is a former public servant and a professor of political science at Athabasca University.

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Canada should engage ISIS with military deployment To the editor: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has cited four Liberal “core principles” on military deployment as justification for withdrawing CF-18s from the war with ISIS. It’s difficult to see any violation of any of these principles in deploying our CF-18 jets with our allies to help destroy ISIS. It’s clear that part of our role in the first principle of confronting humanitarian crisis would be to join the other 60 nations in helping to

destroy ISIS for humanity’s sake.

After the Paris terrorist attacks, American President Barack Obama said these barbaric acts were an “attack on all of humanity.”

Deploying our military in joining this international fight should be supplemented with the humanitarian responsibility of bringing in to Canada a reasonable number of the most vulnerable refugees fleeing ISIS. In accordance with the principle

of the need for a clear mission and role before we deploy our military, it should be evident the destruction of ISIS is obviously a clear mission well understood by the international community.

As for the principle of the necessity of clear and reliable facts before we deploy our military, how many more attacks, like those on Paris, should Canada require before we are willing to join our allies in the military aspect of the battle against ISIS?

With respect to the principle of the need of reflecting the broad scope of Canadian capabilities, surely the utilizing of the excellent skills of our highly trained military should complement the other capabilities Canada is well known for in humanitarian aid.

When Trudeau was asked by CBC’s Terry Milewski: “If you don’t want to bomb a group as ghastly as ISIS, when would you ever support real military action as opposed to just training?”

Trudeau dismissed the question as “nonsensical.”

According to Trudeau’s logic, countries like the U.S. and France should stop bombing ISIS and focus on humanitarian work.

Withdrawing our CF-18s makes Trudeau’s words to reporters of engaging robustly with the coalition to fight ISIS empty rhetoric and a mockery.

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International Persons with Disabilities Day recognized

To the editor: This year marks the 23rd anniversary of International Persons with Disabilities Day, proclaimed in December 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly.

International Persons with Disabilities Day is an important time to raise awareness of disability issues and to renew our support for dignity, respect, well-being and the right to inclusion for all persons with disabilities, in all aspects of life.

The theme of this year’s International Persons with Disabilities Day is Inclusion Matters: access and empowerment of people of all abilities.

While gains for persons with disabilities have been

made, there is still much to be done.

Too many political and cultural leaders are still unaware of the challenges experienced by persons with disabilities, and do not acknowledge or include persons with disabilities in their economic, social and political platforms.

Barriers to participation in cultural, economic and political life remain all too prevalent.

People with disabilities continue to be institutionalized with little autonomy and often experience humiliation, abuse and a lack of opportunity and access to external resources.

Further, the historical and current experiences of persons with disabilities who have been institutionalized and abused are rarely acknowledged, despite recent class action lawsuits. such as the Woodlands School in British Columbia and the Huronia Regional Centre in Orilla, Ontario, in which

persons with disabilities were found to have been the victims of pervasive physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

In acknowledging International Persons with Disabilities Day, the BC Federation of Labour is encouraging all of us to do our part to eliminate the ste-

reotypes and barriers facing persons with disabilities.

We must all work together to achieve greater inclusion, access, autonomy and understanding in our unions, the labour movement and in society.

Irene Lanzinger, president BC Federation of Labour

Trudeau junior kicking up a little dust To the editor: Hopefully, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had his tongue firmly pressed against his cheek when he told a BBC interviewer in London that his political opponents were slightly bewildered when he “left

them in the dust.”

Before Justin Trudeau emulates his father’s bravado by pirouetting behind the Queen’s back, he should reflect on a few facts: • Stephen Harper was the Liberals’ most effective weapon because he

had become a much despised leader.

• The Conservative Party couldn’t get their guns out of their holsters during the campaign and kept shooting themselves in the feet.

• Canada was ready for change and Justin’s charisma came along at

the right time.

• Trudeau’s Liberals only garnered 39.5 per cent of the votes in spite of all “the dust.”

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Opposition MLAs formed their own change shifts growing patterns. agriculture committee to tour the Popham argues that with California province over the past year, chaired by enduring years of drought, B.C. can’t NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham continue to depend on imports for more and independent Delta South MLA than half its food.

Vicki Huntington. Their report speaks to “We have countries that are actively some of the issues not discussed by the seeking food producing land because government. their countries are having One of those is foreign difficulties producing under purchase of farmland, a drought conditions,” Popham matter subject to regulation said. “So before we know it, our in Alberta, Saskatchewan and farmland could be bought up by Manitoba but not B.C. other countries that are actively Properties have also been and smartly trying to ensure purchased to grow hay for their own food security.” export to Asia, and Huntington Neither Letnick nor the says she continues to hear of Opposition MLAs could costly farmland in Delta and produce results from the Tom Surrey being bought at prices government’s decision to split Fletcher long-established farm families the Agricultural Land Reserve can’t afford.

(ALR) into two zones, with We’ve seen a British food and more latitude for non-farm drug conglomerate buy up B.C. Interior activities outside the southwest and farms to plant trees for carbon offsets, Okanagan. a project that was wound down after But we’re starting to see signs of the local protests. Popham and Huntington new system of regional Agricultural Land are calling for a systematic inventory Commission (ALC) panels working with of foreign purchases to determine if local governments. regulation is needed here as climate The Langley Times reports that the

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griculture Minister Norm Letnick has released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal government’s “strategic growth plan” for farm and food products.

After reporting a record $12.3 billion in total agriculture and agri-food sales in British Columbia for 2014, the latest plan sets a new goal of increasing it to $15 billion by 2020.

It’s a mostly a status quo plan, continuing current marketing efforts and encouraging higher-value production of a wider range of products.

The ministry intends to hire its first expert in food and beverage production.

It’s a reflection of the fact that fully 70 per cent of that $12.3 billion comes from food and beverage processing.

This continues the government’s push to improve economic viability of farms by allowing more food product manufacturing and sales on Agricultural Land Reserve property.

Letnick says another key strategy is to improve access to irrigation. B.C. has 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age of farmers increases.

Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport.

The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ALR edge.”

If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ ALR edge.”

The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an established farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing.

The farmer has been forced to erect a chain-link fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use when they like.

The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban complainers than protecting the right to farm. They are being pressed to buy up idle ALR land to soothe urban voters repelled by logging and farming.

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

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Renovation digs up piece of history VERNON - During work to replace the church’s foundation at O’Keefe Ranch Nov. 26, a 126-year-old letter was discovered.

“It just appeared on the ground under a joist. It’s pretty amazing,” said Glen Taylor, general manager.

“The paper is in great shape. It doesn’t look more than a year old.”

The letter is dated April 30, 1889 and it’s addressed to Cornelius O’Keefe by Alphonse Carion, an Oblate priest at Okanagan Mission (Kelowna).

In it, Carion states, “Dear sir, with your kind permission I intend to say holy mass at your residence on Palm Sunday, the 14th inst (in or of the present month). Have the kindness to notify it to all Catholics living in your vicinity.”

Carion also passes his regards on to O’Keefe’s wife and a visitor.

St. Anne’s Church was dedicated Dec. 24, 1889.

“The church is being built at the time of the letter so services were being done in the home,” said Ken Mather, the ranch’s curator emeritus.

Driver allegedly forces police car off the road SMITHERS - A 33-year-old Smithers man is facing dangerous driving charges for allegedly forcing a police vehicle off the road before fleeing at high speed.

At about 6 p.m. on Nov. 12, Smithers RCMP received a call about a man who was slumped over the steering wheel of a white Toyota Camry parked in a driveway on Railway Ave. A police officer was driving towards the scene when he saw a white Toyota vehicle swerve across the centre line onto the wrong side of the road.

The officer was allegedly forced to turn right into a ditch to avoid a collision. They attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver allegedly fled at high speed.

Police said the officer did not pursue the vehicle because a high-speed chase in the downtown area was a risk to public safety.

Jesse Thomas White was arrested on Nov. 18 and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a police officer and breach of recognizance.

How do you like to keep busy during the long winter months?

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“Karaoke and volunteering.”

“Snowboarding and snowmobiling.”

“Outside having snowball fights with my friends.”

“I go for walks and go adventuring in the snow.”

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MVIs, roadside checks and break-ins keep local RCMP busy

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 76 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls.

Rollover MVI On Dec. 7, 100 Mile House RCMP was called to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) rollover on Highway 24 near Watch Lake Road.

A lone female occupant was reported trapped inside the vehicle.

Emergency Health Services removed the driver from the vehicle and transported her to 100 Mile District General Hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries.

Icy road conditions were a factor in the MVI. A number of MVIs were reported this week that were as a result of icy conditions. With the frequent changes

in temperatures, drivers are reminded to pay attention to the ever changing road conditions and adjust their driving accordingly.

Vehicle break-ins On Dec. 7, RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter to a business in the Exeter Road Industrial Park.

A number of vehicles on the site were entered and various items taken.

The incident is believed to have occurred sometime overnight.

RV break-in On Dec. 5, police received a report of attempted theft from an RV trailer on the 7000 block of Simon Lake Road.

Nothing was believed to be taken; however, the RV was entered. The incident is believed to have occurred within the last two months.

CounterAttack underway On Dec. 4, 100 Mile House RCMP conducted several check

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This dinner is a Christmas gift in the form of a complimentary dinner and fellowship for the public.

The organizers are planning the evening to reach out to the entire community in the spirit of the season.

It is sponsored by the Christian Churches of 100 Mile House and area.

stops in the area of 108 Mile Ranch, Horse Lake Road and CanimHendrix Lake Road.

As a result of these roadside checks, two drivers were give 90-day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibitions and 30-day vehicle impounds as a result of alcohol consumption and failing roadside breath tests.

A number of other drivers were issued violation tickets and notices for Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) violations. Expect to see more police roadside checks throughout the holiday season.

Unlicensed driving On Dec. 2, Cariboo Traffic Services members were conducting patrols of the Industrial Park on Exeter Road and stopped a vehicle as the registered owner details showed no valid driver’s licence.

The female driver was found to be on several probation conditions from a property

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seat of a vehicle unless the owner was present.

She was arrested and later released, but must make an appearance in court at a later date.

The female was also charged with several MVA violation tickets.

In the ditch On Dec. 1, RCMP were called to a semi truck that had left the roadway on Highway 97 on the 103 Mile hill.

The truck had gone off the road to the right and into the ditch, which resulted in the loss of the load.

There were no injuries and the incident is still under investigation.

Speeder arrested for pot On Dec. 1, Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services stopped a vehicle for speeding on Alpine Avenue in 100 Mile House.

While speaking with the female driver, an odor of marijuana was detected from the vehicle. She was arrested and the vehicle searched.

A substantial amount of marijuana oil was located inside the vehicle and another amount of dried marijuana was also located.

The female was later released at the scene and charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking will be sought.

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“We look forward to seeing every, show you what we do and we will be handing out Christmas hampers to all those in need.”

Mile Figure Skating Club “I walked along the street and spoke with about 50 people, and the kids really loved the float’s Frozen theme,” Anderson says, adding she hope for a few more donations from local businesses next year for the best float prize.

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The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre has a lot events going on this month, including some that are being held with the proceeds going to the centre.

Generous volunteers and community members are independently putting on a fun family Christmas Movie Night at Bicycle Tree Café in the Cariboo Mall in 100 Mile House on Dec. 11, Women’s Centre executive director Sonja Ramsay.

Donations of nonperishable food items or suggested $10 entry fee will all go to the Women’s Centre this holiday season, she add.

Ramsay notes Borgo’s Sport Shop is having a big sale on Dec. 15, and all of the proceeds will be going to the Women’s Centre.

Meanwhile, at the centre, area residents are invited to sponsor a woman and her family with a Christmas hamper this season, by donating before Dec. 17, she explains.

Anderson was in the marshalling area behind Save-On-Foods for much of the event, but says she’s heard that the crowd watching the parade was the best turnout in a long time and she has heard nothing but praise.

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“The kids really look forward to it.”

The pair hoped to double the number of entries, from 20 last year, and they came close this year with 35.

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This year’s Moonlight Madness event was a resounding success, according to local merchants, who agree that having the Santa Claus parade, Starry Nights, and the Arts and Crafts Sale on the same night drew larger numbers than usual into town.

It went well, says Charlotte Astell, manager of the Pharmasave at Cariboo Mall.

“We did better than we usually do on a Friday night. And having so many events on the same night drew more people to town.”

Janet Lilly, owner of Our Kitchen Corner, says it was great to see so many people supporting local businesses.

“We were way busier than we were last year; it was a really successful evening. Lots of people came out to support local businesses.”

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“This year was better than usual, and traffic seemed to be up.”

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over, we were as busy as we could be. It was really fun.”

Ken Thomas, owner of Work n Play Clothing, says he and his staff were so busy they didn’t

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Lac la Hache Elementary Christmas Concert presented today (Dec. 10), titled Christmas Around the World.

The primary and intermediate students will all have a part in the play.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the perfor-

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Cookies and cocoa will be available, following the performance.

We all hope you come to see this wonderful play by the kindergarten to Grade 7 students.

Robin Fry is a Grade 6 student at Lac la Hache Elementary School.

Thomas were full of praise for the parade and its organizers, Kristy Anderson and Cheralyn Herrmann.

“The parade was a big draw for everyone; a wonderful community event,” says Thomas.

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Lioness club deems shopping spree a success child and family that needs help to travel out of town for any kind of a medical help, she explains.

“We help them with money or rooms at the other end because it can be expensive. If anyone who needs help gets in touch with us, we will try our best to help them out.”

Noting the money stays in the community, Kendall says people who need help can contact her at 250-395-4135.

Because they sold the tickets so quickly, she says Martens had

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The Third Annual South Cariboo Lioness Club Shopping Spree was a great success, says club secretary Lydia Kendall.

“It was so much fun to watch Athena Martens [first-place raffle winner for the $500 shopping spree at Save-On-Foods in 100 Mile House] because she was just so enthusiastic before, during and after the shopping spree.

“I want to thank everyone who bought tickets, Save-On-Foods for the $100 gift certificate and allowing us to have the shopping spree in the store, Joe St. Germain for the plant container and the Free Press for the advertising and story support.”

The Lioness Club sold 300 tickets at $5 apiece and they were sold out 10 days before the draw.

Kendall notes that after paying $500 for the shopping spree, $1,000 was deposited it its Children’s Wellness Fund.

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a week to “plan her attack,” and that’s exactly what she did.

Martens says she was a little nervous when she was told she had won the raffle because “I never win anything.

“The more I thought about it the more excited I got. I sort knew exactly what I was going to grab going in and I just went for it ... I had lots of fun.”

Martens has a 10-month-old daughter, Eliza, so baby goods definitely ruled the selection process.

“Stuff for babies is just so expensive, but I

got everything I had on my list.”

Martens actually went $250 over the limit, but ended up paying $70 for what she really needed and the staff put the remainder away.

She bought her lucky ticket from a couple of Lioness members at Save-On-Foods and says she’s definitely buying another ticket next year.

Ingrid Meyer won the second-place prize – a $100 gift certificate – and Jamie Simms won the third-place prize of a handmade wooden flower container.

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Starry Nights 3 lights up hospital Barbara Roden Free Press

The South Cariboo Health Foundation’s (SCHF) Third Annual Starry Nights campaign kicked off on Nov. 20, with more than 140 people there to watch the Grinch light up the stars on the 100 Mile District General Hospital.

SCHF public relations fundraiser Brenda Devine says she is glad that the event was held on the same night as the Santa Claus Parade.

“I love that the Devine says things are Grinch’s float from certainly coming along. the parade was able to “People are dropping come; that was donations off key for our at the hospital event.” every day.”

She notes this She notes year’s Starry that some Nights is aiming business and to raise $20,000 o r g a n i z at i o n for the purchase offices are Brenda of an electric scrapping their Devine imaging trauma “Secret Santa” stretcher. schemes, and “People are really get- pooling the money to ting behind this piece of donate to the SCHF equipment, which is of instead. benefit to anyone.”

“They’re realizing Although the target they don’t need a $10 hasn’t been met yet, gift.”

The fundraiser runs until January, and $50 enables donors to be a “Health Star,” with a star put up on the side of the hospital, Devine says. However, any amount is appreciated, she adds.

Donations can be dropped off at either of the two reception desks in the hospital, or mailed to the SCHF at Bag 399, 100 Mile House, V0K 2E0.

For more information, contact Devine at 250-791-5232 or 250706-2101.

Tree sales benefit Olympians Barbara Roden Free Press

Area residents can enjoy a fresh-cut Christmas tree and help the Special Olympics 100 Mile branch, simply by stopping at the 100 Mile House TIMBER MART on Exeter Road between now and Dec. 24 to pick up a tree.

Gina Myhill-Jones, whose

husband, Ralph, is the operation manager at TIMBER MART, says they’ve been doing the fundraiser for the Special Olympians for a couple of years.

“The athletes come out to our property and cut down the trees from around the fence line.

We had chili and hotdogs, hot chocolate and a bonfire – it was a fun Christmas event.”

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by donation, with $10 as the suggested price.

The money raised goes to help the local Special Olympian program, says chapter president Denise Thiessen.

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Musician Anna Betuzzi a rising star Young pianist preparing for her Grade 10, Associate Diploma levels

but there are a few things I will have to work on and I have to be able to play by memory.”

It will be a busy year for the Grade 12 Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School student who wants to be a music teacher and possibly have a studio of her own one day.

Anna will be playing at three house concerts in the area to prepare her for playing in front of an audience when she takes her Grade 10 level piano practical test in Coquitlam on Feb. 4, followed by the Associate Diploma level, which would allow her to teach music.

Ginny-Lou Alexander, Anna’s piano teacher for the past three year, notes that her student will also practise stringing her pieces together and doing a commentary on the composer and the time period between pieces at the house recitals.

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108 Mile Ranch resident Anna Betuzzi played Studies in Line during the 100 Mile House Festival of the Arts Fall Recital on Nov. 29. The Grade 12 PSO student is preparing to take her Grade 10 level and Associate Diploma level tests in 2016.

nna Betuzzi, who has been playing piano since she was four years old, is a shining star for the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts.

During the Nov. 29 Fall Recital, which is the first opportunity for local music and speech arts students to play in front of an audience in the new season, Anna started the recital by accompanying the singing of O Canada at the piano.

At the end of the performance, she delighted the audience at the 100 Mile House Evangelical Free Church by playing a very difficult piece, titled Studies in Line, by Canadian composer Barbara Pentland.

It is a piece she will play for her Associate Diploma level test in June 2016, Anna explains.

“I was pretty happy with it,

pieces by memory but will be using music sheets for her three Associate Diploma level pieces, which are much more difficult.

She is looking forward to the opportunity to playing all of her pieces at the house concerts.

“So when I walk into the exam, it’s not the first time I’ve played them all at once.”

The Associate Diploma also has co-requisites in theory and history that have to be achieved.

She notes a lot of people who get their Associate Diploma level start teaching right away because it is recognized by a lot of music associations.

“This will be like a stepping stone for me; I’m going to go off to the University of Victoria in September.

“I’m actually going to be studying oboe there. That will be my main instrument, which I have been playing for five years.”

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FAST bytes WRANGLERS LOTTERY Folks can win big money in a Cash Lottery organized by the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

First prize is $7,000; second prize is $2,000; third prize is $1,000.

Tickets are $10 each.

Purchasers must be 19 or older.

The draw date is Jan. 30 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre during a game against the Sicamous Eagles.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club.

Gaven Crites photos

Wranglers forward Michael Lynch, middle, celebrated his first period goal in a 5-2 win against the Kamloops Storm with teammates Brett Harris, left, Todd Bredo, back, and Justin Bond, right, at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House on Dec. 4.

Wranglers have 'will to win'

100 Mile on winning streak heading into Chase Heat game Dec. 11

Gaven Crites

the strongest tandem in the league by far. The confidence we have in The 100 Mile House both the kids is real Wranglers are rolling. high.”

The local Junior Looking ahead, the B hockey club is one Wranglers are preparpoint out of first place ing for six tough games in the Doug Birks against division rivals – Division and a the Chase Heat top five team in and Revelstoke the Kootenay Grizzlies – Inte r nat i ona l which the Junior Hockey Wr a n g l e r s , League foldespite leadlowing a ing them in the three-game standings, have winning streak, yet to beat this TYLER which included POVELOFSKIE season. two victories Another reaover the division-lead- son for the Wranglers ing Kamloops Storm. success last weekZane Steeves and end is forward Tyler Adam Derochie are two Povelofskie, who is big reasons for the six- “hot in the KI” at the point weekend. moment. The 19-year“Our two goaltenders old from Williams have been really giving Lake, who played two us a chance to win,” says seasons of Junior A in coach Dale Hladun, the British Columbia whose Wranglers were Hockey League, has two outshot in all three vic- goals and four assists in tories. “I think we have Continued on 20 Free Press

SNOWMOBILE FUNDRAISER Doors open at 6 p.m. for the Mica Mountain Riders Association's 7th Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser on Dec. 19.

Tickets for the event at Marmot Ridge are $20 and include dinner, admission and a raffle draw.

A roast beef and pulled pork dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.

The live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.

The event also includes a 50/50 draw, games and a slide show.

INDOOR SPORTS

Wranglers defencemen Liam Cumberbirch, left, and Jaydon Gilding, worked to clear the puck from the front of the net for goalie Zane Steeves against Kamloops in 100 Mile House on Dec. 4.

Co-ed indoor activities are open to the public in 100 Mile House throughout the fall and winter.

Basketball, Zumba, volleyball, pickleball, badminton and indoor soccer for adults and youth run weekly at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School and the 100 Mile Elementary School gym.

Costs per drop-in vary.

For more information on any of these activities, contact the South Cariboo Rec. Centre at 250-395-1353.

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the last three games.

Povelofskie predicts a repeat of last season's Round 2 playoff series between the two clubs.

“We're definitely the best in the division. I think it's going to be a really good series in the [division] finals, us against them.”

The Wranglers are a big and strong team and they like to work hard, Povelofskie adds. That's what's going to win them their first division title this year.

“At the end of the day, come playoff time, it's not necessarily the pretty team that's going to win. It's going to be the team that shows up and works the hardest and wants it the most.

I think that's something our team definitely has – the will to the win.”

The Wranglers host the Chase Heat on Dec. 11.

Local talent Cole Zimmerman notched the double-overtime winner in Kamloops on Dec. 6. Tavis Roch and Povelofskie assisted on the play. Povelofskie, Nick McCabe and Justin Bond also scored goals in the game, while Josh Odelein, Alex Hanson, Brett Harris and Alex Meeker also tallied assists. Steeves made 39 saves.

Derochie turned away 54 shots on his way to winning star of the game for the Wranglers in their 4-1 win in Kelowna on Dec. 5.

Stephen Egan, from Kyle Lindstrom and Brady Ward, scored in the first period; the Chiefs evened it 1-1 heading into the second, where Alex Hanson, from Povelofskie, and Liam Cumberbirch, from

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Wranglers forward and local boy Cole Zimmerman played the hometown hero for 100 Mile House, notching the game-winning goal in double overtime against the Kamloops Storm on Dec. 6.

Harris and Michael Lynch, extended the Wranglers' lead. Egan, from Kolten Carpenter, found the empty net with 2 minutes 35 seconds remaining.

Cumberbirch won star of the game in the Wranglers' 5-2 win over the Storm in 100 Mile on Dec. 4.

The Wranglers managed 18 shots, while 100 Mile goalie Steeves made 30 saves in the win.

The teams went back and forth in the first period. Lynch, from Harris, and Povelofskie, from McCabe and Hanson, found the back of the net.

Ryan Friesen, from Kolby Page and Todd Bredo, scored in the second, while Harris, from Roch and Povelofskie, lit the lamp on the power play in the third period and Cumberbirch found the empty net unassisted.

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Friday, December 11 7:00pm 100 Mile WRANGLERS vs Chase HEAT (G) Saturday, December 12 7:45am-9:00am HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) 9:15am-10:45am PEEWEE HOUSE 1 – Norbord vs CLEARWATER (LG) 11:00am-2:00pm NORBORD CHRISTMAS PARTY 2:15pm-3:45pm PEEWEE HOUSE 1 – Norbord vs CLEARWATER (LG) 4:00pm-5:30pm PEEWEE HOUSE 2 – A&M Towing vs WILLIAMS LAKE PURPLE (EX) 5:45pm-7:30pm BANTAM HOUSE – Forest Grove Legion 261 vs CLEARWATER (LG)

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Tuesday, December 15 5:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 3 6:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) 7:00pm-8:00pm ATOM DEV – Sunrise Ford Wranglers (P)

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Goalie Spencer Giesbrecht and defenceman Nolan Buchi (17) worked to clear the front of the net when the 100 Mile House bantam team sponsored by the Forest Grove Legion hosted Merritt at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Dec. 6.

and better every time they hit the ice.

In Game 2 on Dec. 6, Merritt won 8-0.

In Game 1 on Dec. 5, Nolan Buchi notched a hat trick for 100 Mile House in the 10-5 loss, while Spencer Haggstrom added a pair of goals. Dylan

Calling all coaches The Free Press strives to cover all community sporting events. We like to hear from coaches, players and media contacts.

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The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School senior boys basketball team is playing its first tournament of the season in Ashcroft on Dec. 11-12. Reid Davidson, back left, Riley Campbell, Lukas Waldner, Ty Langton, Paulo Valenciano, front left, and Patrick Walker, have been putting time in the gym in preparation for the tournament.

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Assists went to Moore, Betschart, Cody Plewes, Max Kalmakoff, Ethan Davidson, Ash Edwards, Emily Tinney and Curtis Porter.

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School Christmas Concert slated for Dec. 16 LAC LA HACHE Monika Paterson 250 395-0918

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The students of Lac la Hache Elementary School are busy practising and preparing for their annual Christmas Concert at the school on Dec. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6.

After the show, the Parents Advisory Committee and the students will be serving a few treats and refreshments.

Bingo night The annual turkey bingo will be happening on Dec. 16 in the Lac la Hache Community Hall.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7. Everyone is welcome.

Arena happenings Public skating at the Rolf Zeiss Memorial Arena in Lac la Hache is on Sundays from 3 to 4:30 p.m., and dropin hockey goes Sundays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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‘Many hands made it possible’

Shoppers in 100 Mile House showed tremendous support for a worthy cause again this year, raising $40,000 in five days of shopping at the Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Sale.

The sale ran for a fourth year in 100 Mile House from Nov. 18-22.

Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit fair-trade organization, partners with artisans in some of the poorest countries around the world and offers them a sustainable income for their fair-trade products.

Last year, the shopping event raised $49,000 over 10 days.

The funds provide for basic needs in develop-

ing countries, such as food, water, health care, education and housing.

“What an incredibly generous and caring community this is,” says local organizer Laura Baerg. “I am so thankful for all the volunteers, and all those involved.”

Many hands made it possible, and a huge difference has been made, Baerg adds.

“Thank you for supporting artisans in some of the poorest countries around the world and [thank you] for offering them hope and dignity. Thank you for standing up for freedom and being a voice for fair trade by supporting the Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Sale.”

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Local organizer Laura Baerg, left, says the Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Sale is driven by the generosity of its sponsors and volunteers.

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The Watch LakeNorth Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNG LVFD) members want to show their extra support to our community by starting Christmas Hamper donation boxes.

The boxes are at the 70 Mile General Store, 99 Mile Supermarket and the Little Horse Lodge.

Any non-perishable food items, unwrapped gifts, toys, etc. are appreciated.

The boxes will be collected prior to Christmas and a hamper will be distributed to a family in our area.

If you have anyone who may be deserving of a hamper, please place your suggestion in the donation box.

A huge thank you goes to the businesses that made room

and allowed the fire department to have the donation boxes in their store.

Christmas bake sale Folks are reminded the Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WLDWI) annual Christmas Bake Sale will be on Dec. 18 at the Cariboo Mall from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The proceeds from the bake sale will be designated to the BC Children’s Hospital.

Baking and/or cash donations would be most welcome.

Please contact Helen Eagle at 250-456-2413 or Ruth Kachur at 250395-1163 for more information.

Special wishes A belated birthday wish goes to Guy Poliseno who celebrated this special day on Nov. 25.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes go to Ron and Barb Thurston on Dec. 18. Have a wonderful day from all your friends.

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Gifts of the season celebrated

Barbara Roden Free Press

The Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp invites everyone to its first Christmas Tidings event, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20.

The event includes carols, bonfires, hot cider, and cocoa, with skating and sledding (weather permitting).

“We live in a winter wonderland, and we love the message of

Christmas,” says camp director Tom McIntosh.

“It’s a great gift we’ve received from God, and we want to give that gift to others. People love our beautiful setting.”

The free family event will feature sing-along carols that focus on the message of the Bible, with lyrics projected on screen, and there will be a Christmas story reading for children, McIntosh explains.

“It was the desire of

our team to bless anyone interested in coming.”

The roads will be plowed and sanded;

directions can be found at www.lakeofthetrees. com. For more information, call 250-791-5502.

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Victorian Christmas fun available Dec. 12-14

Barkerville Historic Town & Park will be bustling with special events and activities for yuletide revelers looking to experience the wintertime magic of western North America’s largest heritage attraction, nestled under a blanket of snow Dec. 12-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is by donation, either a monetary gift or a non-perishable food item for the Wells Legion holiday hamper program.

An overnight stay at one of Barkerville’s

exceptional Bed & Breakfasts is only one of many old-fashioned Christmas activities available for weekend visitors.

Daytime guests can sip apple cider while shopping for one-of-akind gifts and carefully crafted Christmas decorations at the Mason and Daly General Merchants, C. Strouss & Co. Dry Goods, and McPherson’s Watchmakers and Jewelry Store.

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hand-forged treasures and lumps of coal for those with unusual “naughty and nice” lists.

M c M a h o n ’ s Confectionary is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of the most carefully hung stocking, the Goldfield Bakery will have soup and sandwiches available for lunch, as well as traditional 1930s Christmas goodies to take home, and stop by the Wendle House to whet the appetite with an atmosphere of traditional Victorian cookery and fireside conversation.

Visitors are encouraged to wander among a variety of Barkerville’s beautiful museum

displays, take in an educational and entertaining guided tour of the snowladen main street, attend Sunday services at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, and have a photo taken with a Victorian Father Christmas in the “Enchanted Forest,” which this year can be found at the brand new Barkerville School building.

Barkerville’s own “John Bowron” (James Douglas) will perform a 45-minute dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol at 1 p.m. each day at the Methodist Church (tickets are a suggested donation of $5 per person, all ages).

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Creekside Senior Centre – at 501 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House – is hosting a potluck lunch on Dec. 13. Doors open at noon and lunch will be served at 1 p.m.

There will be a silent auction, door prizes and a raffle, and Mark Allen will supply live music.

If you are 50-plus years, bring you favourite dish and come join the fun.

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Ice Halo a saviour for winter sports enthusiast

Barbara Roden Free Press

When 100 Mile House resident Lori Fry decided to switch from skating to curling, she wanted to find protective headgear that was less cumbersome than the helmet she usually wore.

Fry, who is the national first vice-president of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), has been very visually impaired for many years, but didn’t let that stop her love of skating, even though she would be the only adult wearing a helmet.

don’t want to wear protective headgear while curling or skating.

“But accidents can happen so easily. Ice Halos won’t completely prevent injury, but they

definitely lessen the impact of a fall. Think about the split-second when something can happen to anyone, not just the visually impaired.”

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Arlene “Rae” April 24 , 1932 – Dec. 3, 2015

We regret to announce the passing of our wonderful mother Rae, who passed away on Dec. 3 at Fischer Place.

Rae was predeceased by her husband, Al Moller and her son, Steve Moller. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Jim) and son Keith (Anna), her four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

We would like to thank Dr. Ramorasata for his care as well as the marvelous staff at Fischer Place and D Wing for the care and kindness over the years. You were so appreciated !

The family will have a memorial gathering in the summer to scatter her ashes with Dad’s.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 300-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver B.C., V5Z 1E2 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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“You try to get past the vanity and self-consciousness,” she says.

When she started curling in 2010, however, she began looking for an alternative that was lighter, more stylish, and wouldn’t make her head too hot.

With the help of Jim Vinson, she came across a product called Ice Halo.

Ice Halo creator and president Barbara Armstrong founded the company after suffering a concussion when she struck her head on the ice while curling.

Determined to develop some sort of protection that wasn’t a helmet, Armstrong came up with the Ice Halo, which is now used by practitioners of many winter sports.

When Fry’s blind curling team in 100 Mile House ordered Ice Halos for the team members, Armstrong was interested, and asked Fry to be the company’s representative for all blind curlers in Canada.

Fry says she understands why many adults

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Everyone called him Don, born on his parents homestead in Laurier, Manitoba. He was a proud but quiet man with very few words.

He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, son and brother.

Don passed away peacefully in 100 Mile House Hospital at the age of 78. Don grew up on his family farm and went to school in Laurier, Manitoba where he completed his grade nine then quit school to help his dad on the family farm.

Don left Laurier in 1958 and headed for BC, where he worked for his Uncle Gene in the carpentry business. He moved back to Manitoba in early 1960 and worked on road construction where he met his wife Elaine on Oct. 10,1960.

They were married on April 22,1961 in Maillardville, BC at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. They lived in Coquitlam for 30 years before finding a home in 100 Mile House, BC. Don and Elaine raised four girls, Patsy, Janet, Dawn and Cheryl.

Before retirement Don’s passion was camping, (finding a face carved in a stump), fishing (especially when he caught the 6ft sturgeon), and watching NASCAR racing (favorite driver Jimmie Johnson).

After retirement Don and Elaine lived on their acreage in 100 Mile House for the last 18 years, where he enjoyed his life relaxing at the pond and watching wildlife, playing with his electric train set, listening to country music, puttering around the shop, visiting with neighbors, friends and family.

Dad (Grandpa/DaDa) enjoyed visits with his grandchildren David, Michael, Victor, Nicole and Spencer which always brought a smile on his face.

Grandpa missed out giving smiles to the newest great grandchild Samuel.

Don had several pets throughout the years but enjoyed the last few with his 3 cats Mango, Mercedes and Lulu.

Dad celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife Elaine, family and friends in July 2011 and was short on celebrating his 79th birthday in February 2016.

Don is predeceased by his brother Eugene, father Alphonse, mother Florida, sisters Aveline and Melaine. Survived by his wife Elaine Vera (Mooney) Bouchard, his children Patsy Lane (Doug), Janet Edwards (George), Dawn Mahovlich (Jeremy), Cheryl Bouchard, grandchildren David (Lindsay), Michael, Victor, and Nicole, great grandchildren Spencer and Samuel and his mother-in-law Vera McLachlan.

He is the second oldest out of 13 children, leaving behind his siblings Gerard (Yvonne B. Gingras), Priscille (Leonard Grywacheski), Maurice (Simone Tardif), Joseph (Shirley-Ann Prawdzik), Albina (late Kerry Hampton), Alphonse (Carol-Rose Huhn), (Pat Adams), Louis (Dawn-Ann Squire), Denis (Linda Doucet) and Therese (Stephen Grier). Also leaving behind lots of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and family friends.

His last few days were surrounded with lots of love by his wife and daughters and family members while in the care of nurses and doctors at 100 Mile Hospital. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was cremated at 100 Mile Funeral Service, with no service at this time.

Elaine and family would like to thank everyone for the care and support at Fisher Place Care Home where Don called home for the last year, and a big thank you to the nurses and doctors at 100 Mile House Hospital for the care of Don (Dad) during his last few days.

Don (DAD) will be missed but not forgotten. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Don’s memory may make a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements 1-877-595-3243.

Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

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It began as a group for grandparents, but Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) family support worker Kira Mitchell, who facilitates the group with colleague Shawna Price, says the focus of the group has opened up.

“It’s not just grandparents becoming caregivers for young children. The group is for any member of the community helping to support a child who isn’t theirs.”

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port, information, tips, all shapes and sizes.” and strategies, while She encourages anyMitchell and one faced with Price give them the challenge of resources and raising children answer quesnot their own tions. to come to the “ W h e n meetings. another per“It’s always son becomes a nice to be open child’s caregiver, to as many peoKIRA there’s a complex MITCHELL ple as possible, history, reasons to get different why the child isn’t with perspectives.” her biological parents, The next meeting is and this can cause tur- on Dec. 21 from 9:30 to moil for the child,” says 11:30 a.m. at the CFEC Mitchell. “We don’t just office at 486 South Birch have nuclear families Ave. Child-minding is anymore; they come in available.

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• Dec. 10-12 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting Cinderella a pantomime at Martin Exeter Hall with three remaining performances – Dec. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m., and a matinee on Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at Didi’s Boutique and Donex Pharmacy and Department Store. For information, call Jan at 250-791-5477 or Kathy at 250-395-8836.

• Dec. 12 – The Howliday Pet Photos with Santa, a fundraiser for Whisker Kisses, will be held at #5 Uptown Plaza (Pinkney Complex) on Horse Lake Road from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A $10 donation gives the option of five- by seven-inch print or a digital image with or without Santa.

• Dec. 11 – The 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society is hosting its 24th Annual Memory Tree Celebration in the hospital cafeteria in the Fischer Place entrance, starting at 6 p.m. Christmas tree bulbs will be available for a donation. All proceeds go to the Hospice Society to support client care.

• Dec. 11 – There will be a Family Movie Night (admittance by cash/food donation) at the The Bicycle Tree with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the movie starting at 6:30. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea and popcorn will be available with all proceeds going to the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre.

• Dec. 11 – The Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Auxiliary is holding a bake and craft sale, with a silent auction and raffle in the South Cariboo Health Centre cafeteria (Fischer Place entrance) at 555 Cedar Ave. Donations would be appreciated. For more information or to donate, call Maurene at 250-395-4879.

• Dec. 12 – The Community Christmas Dinner will be held at the 100 Mile Community Hall with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6. Sponsored by the Christian churches of 100 Mile House and area, the dinner is a Christmas gift in the form of a complimentary dinner and fellowship for the public.

• Dec. 18 – The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute will be having a Christmas Bake Sale at the Cariboo Mall, starting at 10 a.m. There will be an assortment of bake goods available. Proceeds from the bake sale will be dedicated to a charity.

• Dec. 19 – The Mica Mountain Riders Association’s Seventh Annual Dinner & Auction Fundraiser will be held at Marmot Ridge Golf Course at 200 Exeter Station Rd. in 100 Mile House. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and live auction at 7:30. Tickets will be available soon.

• Dec. 20 – There will be a free Skate With Santa at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Enjoy a classic Christmas movie with family and friends.

• Dec. 21 – Join the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre staff, board members and clients for an open house at 102-475 Birch Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. when they will be handing out Christmas hampers to all those in need.

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Congratulations on wedding anniversaries are sent to Phyllis and Art Greenlees for their 61st on Dec. 11 and to Eileen and Hank Hackett for their 48th on Dec. 16.

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• Public meeting: George Abbott will report his findings at ICC on Dec. 16, 6-8 p.m.

• Deka Family Christmas Bingo at Deka Fire Hall, Dec. 16. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., play starts at 7. Come enjoy the game. There will be special door prizes, a seasonal bake table raffle, good neighbour prizes, and a Super G of $200-plus.

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Area First Nations launch mining policy The Northern S ec wep emc te Qelmucw Leadership Council consisting of four area First Nations representatives has adopted a comprehensive and detailed mining policy.

It will be applied to all existing, proposed and future projects that involve or impact its lands, waters and rights.

The Council is comprised of the Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake band) Xat’sull (Soda Creek Indian Band), T’exelc (Williams Lake Band), and Stswecem’c Xgat’tem (Canoe/Dog Creek Indian Band) First Nations.

“This is not a draft document; it is a carefully researched and clearly written policy which states what will be required for any mine work at any level to proceed,” says Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake Band) Chief Mike Archie.

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A council release states the mining policy is “a clear statement of leadership and authority” by the Northern Secwepemc people within their stewardship and title lands in British Columbia.

The policy was developed by the Fair Mining Collaborative, along with a tool kit to manage its implementation and enforcement.

Archie explains these cover every stage of the mining process, as well as agreement compliance and benefits from operating mines.

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Cariboo Mall 100 Mile House • Open 7 days a week

100 MILE FEED & RANCH SUPPLY LTD. “MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FEED STORE”

1/4 mile up Exeter Rd. • 250-395-2408

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm

www.100milefeed.com

www.100milefreepress.net

Kolten Carpenter

…B7

Josh Odelein

Defense

Defense

Hometown: Likely, BC

Hometown: Quill Lake, SK

Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 250-395-2219

“Committed to the Shared Use of Our Resources and Ensuring Forests for Tomorrow”

MEET YOUR HOMETOWN TEAM 2015-2016 100 MILE HOUSE WRANGLERS Tate Page

Stephen Egan

Defense Hometown: Vanderhoof, BC

Forward Captain

Hometown: Smithers, BC

Westwood “Committed to the Shared Use of Our Resources and Ensuring Forests for Tomorrow”

Brett Harris Forward

Hometown: 100 Mile House, BC OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! MON. - FRI. 7:30am - 6pm SAT. 8am - 5pm

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277 www.NAPACanada.com

Sunrise Sam

Biggest Fan Cheerleader Hometown: 100 Mile House, BC

Motel

Hal & Karen Geddes Phone: 250-395-4443 Toll Free: 1-855-395-8877 350 Taylor Avenue 100 Mile House, BC www.westwood-motel.com info@westwood-motel.com

Ryan Friesen Forward

Hometown: Dawson Creek, BC Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 250-395-2219

Zane Steeves Goalie

Hometown: Red Deer, AB

Alex Meeker Forward

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Christian Samson

Rainer Meyer

Assistant Trainer

Trainer

Dale Hladun

GM/Head Coach

250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Tyler Povelofskie Forward

Ass’t Captain

Hometown: Williams Lake, BC

- ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS -

Chris Langton Assistant Coach

Hometown: 100 Mile House, BC 250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Michael Lynch Forward

Hometown: Smithers, BC

Live well with

Reflexology

Certified Master Pedicurist (CMP) and member of International Pedicure Assoc. (IPA)

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

Kyle Lindstrom Forward

Hometown: Terrace, BC 801 ALDER, 100 MILE HOUSE 99 MILE HILL

250-395-2354

Kolby Page

Forward Hometown: Vanderhoof, BC

250-706-9611 or info@caribooradio.com

801 ALDER, 100 MILE HOUSE 99 MILE HILL

250-395-2354

100 MILE HOUSE • PORT COQUITLAM Phone 250-395-3090 | Toll-Free: 1-877-395-3090

®

250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Cariboo Mall 100 Mile House • Open 7 days a week

Tavis Roch

Todd Bredo

Defense Hometown: Quesnel, BC Ph: 250-395-2777 Toll Free: 1-877-395-2777 Fax: 250-395-2037 ramada100mile@shawcable.com 917 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House

Justin Bond

Forward Hometown: Williams Lake, BC OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! MON. - FRI. 7:30am - 6pm SAT. 8am - 5pm

“Committed to the Shared Use of Our Resources and Ensuring Forests for Tomorrow”

Hometown: Whitehorse, YK

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

DL#10156

“Honest Guys with the Honest Buys” Hwy 97, 100 Mile House 250-395-2414

Left Wing

Ingrid’s Foot Care

European trained and certified therapist

250-395-7733 Highway 97 - 100 Mile House

Alex Hanson

Goalie

Hometown: Maple Ridge, BC

RCell:AINER ’S HEALTH HOUSE 250-395-9421 • Email: apm_canada@shaw.ca Massage / Acupuncture / Facial Acupuncture Atlas Therapy / Body-Energy-Treatment Hot Stone Massage Lymph Drainage (Dr. Vodder Certified)

Adam Derochie

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277 www.NAPACanada.com

Defense

Hometown: Prince George, BC seek If you e! the uniqu

100 MILE FEED & RANCH SUPPLY LTD. “MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FEED STORE”

1/4 mile up Exeter Rd. • 250-395-2408

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm

www.100milefeed.com

Nick McCabe Forward

Hometown: Lillooet, BC Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 250-395-2219

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Thursday, December 10, 2015 100 Mile Free Press

Jaydon Gilding Defense

Ass’t Captain

Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

Brady Ward

Liam Cumberbirch

Forward

Defense

Ass’t Captain

Hometown: Prince Rupert, BC Live well with

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Forward

Hometown: 100 Mile House. BC

Your local internet provider www.abccommunications.com

250.395.4397

®

250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Cole Zimmerman

seek If you e! the uniqu

Cariboo Mall 100 Mile House • Open 7 days a week

100 MILE FEED & RANCH SUPPLY LTD. “MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FEED STORE”

1/4 mile up Exeter Rd. • 250-395-2408

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm

www.100milefeed.com

www.100milefreepress.net

Kolten Carpenter

…B7

Josh Odelein

Defense

Defense

Hometown: Likely, BC

Hometown: Quill Lake, SK

Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 250-395-2219

“Committed to the Shared Use of Our Resources and Ensuring Forests for Tomorrow”

MEET YOUR HOMETOWN TEAM 2015-2016 100 MILE HOUSE WRANGLERS Tate Page

Stephen Egan

Defense Hometown: Vanderhoof, BC

Forward Captain

Hometown: Smithers, BC

Westwood “Committed to the Shared Use of Our Resources and Ensuring Forests for Tomorrow”

Brett Harris Forward

Hometown: 100 Mile House, BC OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! MON. - FRI. 7:30am - 6pm SAT. 8am - 5pm

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277 www.NAPACanada.com

Sunrise Sam

Biggest Fan Cheerleader Hometown: 100 Mile House, BC

Motel

Hal & Karen Geddes Phone: 250-395-4443 Toll Free: 1-855-395-8877 350 Taylor Avenue 100 Mile House, BC www.westwood-motel.com info@westwood-motel.com

Ryan Friesen Forward

Hometown: Dawson Creek, BC Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 250-395-2219

Zane Steeves Goalie

Hometown: Red Deer, AB

Alex Meeker Forward

Hometown: Edmonton, AB

Christian Samson

Rainer Meyer

Assistant Trainer

Trainer

Dale Hladun

GM/Head Coach

250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Tyler Povelofskie Forward

Ass’t Captain

Hometown: Williams Lake, BC

- ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS -

Chris Langton Assistant Coach

Hometown: 100 Mile House, BC 250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Michael Lynch Forward

Hometown: Smithers, BC

Live well with

Reflexology

Certified Master Pedicurist (CMP) and member of International Pedicure Assoc. (IPA)

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

Kyle Lindstrom Forward

Hometown: Terrace, BC 801 ALDER, 100 MILE HOUSE 99 MILE HILL

250-395-2354

Kolby Page

Forward Hometown: Vanderhoof, BC

250-706-9611 or info@caribooradio.com

801 ALDER, 100 MILE HOUSE 99 MILE HILL

250-395-2354

100 MILE HOUSE • PORT COQUITLAM Phone 250-395-3090 | Toll-Free: 1-877-395-3090

®

250-395-4017

Toll Free: 1-877-395-4017 CENTRALGM.COM

Cariboo Mall 100 Mile House • Open 7 days a week

Tavis Roch

Todd Bredo

Defense Hometown: Quesnel, BC Ph: 250-395-2777 Toll Free: 1-877-395-2777 Fax: 250-395-2037 ramada100mile@shawcable.com 917 Alder Ave. 100 Mile House

Justin Bond

Forward Hometown: Williams Lake, BC OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! MON. - FRI. 7:30am - 6pm SAT. 8am - 5pm

“Committed to the Shared Use of Our Resources and Ensuring Forests for Tomorrow”

Hometown: Whitehorse, YK

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

DL#10156

“Honest Guys with the Honest Buys” Hwy 97, 100 Mile House 250-395-2414

Left Wing

Ingrid’s Foot Care

European trained and certified therapist

250-395-7733 Highway 97 - 100 Mile House

Alex Hanson

Goalie

Hometown: Maple Ridge, BC

RCell:AINER ’S HEALTH HOUSE 250-395-9421 • Email: apm_canada@shaw.ca Massage / Acupuncture / Facial Acupuncture Atlas Therapy / Body-Energy-Treatment Hot Stone Massage Lymph Drainage (Dr. Vodder Certified)

Adam Derochie

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277 www.NAPACanada.com

Defense

Hometown: Prince George, BC seek If you e! the uniqu

100 MILE FEED & RANCH SUPPLY LTD. “MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FEED STORE”

1/4 mile up Exeter Rd. • 250-395-2408

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm

www.100milefeed.com

Nick McCabe Forward

Hometown: Lillooet, BC Your Community Newspaper Since 1960 250-395-2219

B8 www.100milefreepress.net www.100milefreepress.net

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In Memoriam Gifts

Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/ MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664.

OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Announcements

Travel

Employment

Employment

Employment

Place of Worship

Travel

JOIN US at the United Church, 49 Dogwood Ave at 10:30 AM on Sundays, where faith and spirit grow.

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Business Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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Information

Employment

APPLYING FOR Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

Increase your chance of success. Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic. Call 1-877793-3222 www.dcac.ca or email: info@dcac.ca CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 1589 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy.

For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Lost & Found FOUND: Eye Glasses, men’s, adjustable sides, brown and black frame at New Cal Rabbit Farm 6691 Hwy 97. 250-3953336

Travel

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START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

METLAKATLA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Human Resources Manager Reporting directly to the CEO, this position is focused on the recruitment of, management of, and providing direction to the people who work in the organization.

Metlakatla offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, in confidence,

by December 11, 2015 to:

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Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

Harold Leighton CEO, Metlakatla Development Corporation PO Box 224, Prince Rupert B.C., V8J 3P6 Email: hleighton@metlakatla.ca Fax:250-628-9259 A full job description can be found at metlakatla.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

5CVGNNKVG OHƂEG %NGTM III s 5QWVJ %CTKDQQ Applications are hereby invited for the permanent full-time position of Satellite Office Clerk III located out of our Cariboo Regional District 100 Mile House office.

The minimum qualifications required include a thorough knowledge of office procedures, Microsoft Word and Excel as well as passing a typing test indicating a typing proficiency of at least 60 wpm. The primary duties and responsibilities for this position include administrative support services with respect to Building Inspections such as typing correspondence and other documents, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and basic cashier related duties.

The candidate will be required to deal with the public, local politicians and contractors in a professional and diplomatic manner as well as be able to organize and perform tasks under general supervision in strict adherence to deadlines. The candidate must have a valid BC Driver’s License. For a detailed job description please visit the Cariboo Regional District website at www.cariboord.ca.

This is a Union position and covered by the terms and conditions of employment as set out in the Collective Agreement between the Cariboo Regional District and the BC Government and Service Employees Union. The current rate of pay for this position is $26.26 per hour. A standard 90 day probationary period will apply.

Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm December 30, 2015, and should be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and qualifications relative to this position.

Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District, Suite D, 180 N. Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: (250)392-3351 Fax: (250)392-2812 Email: bcrowe@cariboord.ca

Free Press Carrier Needed For Route in 100 Mile House Includes: Evergreen Cres., North Birch Ave., Balsam St., Aspen St., Fir St. & Pine Pl. Approximately 200 papers Beginning immediately Please call Lori at 250-395-2219 or email classifieds@100milefreepress.net

JOB FINDER For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us.

Snow School ECE Assistant ECE (Teacher) Personal Driver Community Mental Health Support Worker - Casual Youth Residential Care Worker Parts/Sales Person Automotive Sales Associates Sales Associate Parts/Sales Associate Automotive Technician Service Manager Financial Services Representative Janitorial Cleaner Class 1 Log Truck Driver Project Manager Field Supervisor Renovation Carpenter AutoCad Draftsman

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

(just down from Sunrise Ford) • Website: www.hortonventures.com

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Employment

Pets & Livestock

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Legal

Feed & Hay

Apt/Condos for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings.

Deliveries available (250)398-2805

100 MILE, SENIORS GARDEN, 55+, 2 bdrm, Level entry, 5 appliances, back yard, metal shed $105,900. Picture at Craigslist or Kijiji (Cariboo).

Ph: 604-807-6963, e-mail: garlin2@telus.net

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome

LARGE BRIGHT 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile.

Avail. now. Ph. 250-397-0128.

For reliable service call Penny

100 MILE 3 bdrm in town.

“New Renos - Pristine” Spacious, Full Basement, W/D hookups, gas/elec not incl. $850/mo. 250-706-3131

Vanderburgh & Company is looking for a legal assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a law firm, preferably handling solicitor matters.

Please send or drop off your resume with a cover letter to our firm, Vanderburgh & Company #5-123 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1R1, Attn: Angela Ammann.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Permanent part time CDA required for March 2016. Please mail resume to: Dr. Mirko Pellizzari, Attn: Debbi, 674 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J 2K8.

Trades, Technical MILLWRIGHT Houston, BC

Pet Services

Duplex/4 Plex

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

4 BDRM duplex, 2 up, 2 down, in 100 Mile close to all amenities. No parties, NS, NP, DD & Ref. Req. Avail Jan 1, 2016. $900/mo 250-395-1992.

Est. 1997

Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.

250-395-3330 Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions WWW.KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Weekly Restaurant Equipment Auctions. Coming up December 5 & 6 1000 Lots 2015 Brand New Equipment Liquidation, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Plates, Glassware, Smallwares, Used Equipment, Contents of Buffet Hall, Large Hotel Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Coffee Shop - www.KwikAuctions.com, Burnaby

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T certified Millwright.

Finger Joint Exp. an asset.

Wage negotiable on exp.

Full benefits after 3 months.

Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com or drop off in person at: DH Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.

Services

Therapy Groups AL-ANON - Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same.

Meet Thursdays, 7 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pm

Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue

Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue Tuesday: 8 pm United Church

43 Dogwood Avenue Thursday: 7:30 pm

108 Mile Community Centre

4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance) Friday: 7:00 pm Community Church at

4855 Timothy Lake Road Lac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alcohol or wanting to support those struggling are welcome to attend.

For more information call: 250-395-4646 250-395-6154 250-644-6524 250-706-7266 250-791-5286

Maintenance Services SNOW PLOWING. (driveways) 250-791-9265 ask for Vic.

Plumbing 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.

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

Townhouses

www.pitch-in.ca

Misc. for Sale PIANO, Steigerman, recently tuned inspected and cleaned.

Very good condition and tone quality. $1400. 250-395-6185 ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca 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.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING sale.

“Really big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted BE AWARE AND COMPARE! Get a FREE estimate before you sell your collection of gold or silver coins!

Call Mike 250-644-4422

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION South Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building located at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the

Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue).

The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verification upon application.

This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission.

For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

Commercial/ Industrial

ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT Call the experts at

KINGSGATE EXCAVATING LARGE EQUIPMENT FLEET to handle most jobs

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex.

250-396-7334 or 604-5304224.

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

250-395-2311

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d Call 250-397-2041 for details.

982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities.

Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.

Office/Retail

DIRECTORY

Office/Retail

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft.

• Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking

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

250-395-2447 Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

Call Maureen at

250-395-0462

L & A Development Corp.

• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Toy Haulers • Truck Campers • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • Utility & Equipment Trailers

• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage

250-395-3090

5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. 100 MILE HOUSE info@meridianrv.com (At Hwy 97 & 24)

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 100 MILE, 1 BDRM apt. located above store on Hwy. 97. $595/mo. plus hydro. NS. NP. Working person. Call Dave 250-395-3106 or after 6pm 250-395-2069.

100 MILE 3 bdrm above the 100 Mile Legion. Stairs not suitable for children or the infirm. $650/month plus util.

Could be suitable for a small business. Outside smoking only. Call 250-395-2511

Our Team Delivers!

250-791-5295 • READY-MIX CONCRETE • PUMP TRUCKS • • FORM RENTALS • CONCRETE BLOCKS • • CRUSHED AGGREGATE PRODUCTS •

TATTON STATION ROAD, 100 MILE HOUSE

Located on Industrial Flats Rd. corner of HWY. 97 & 24

• Safe & Secure • Fully Fenced • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30 • Outside Storage • 7 days/week keypad gate access • Monitored and Alarmed

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.

Food Products

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

Townhouses

Professional Services

Food Products

PH: 250-395-2512 info@caribooss.com

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

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

and get results!

Read weekly by over 12,000 of your potential customers.

Just give us a call at

250-395-2219 Fax: 250-395-3939

Chris Nickless

B10 www.100milefreepress.net www.100milefreepress.net

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Rentals

Transportation

Legal

Legal

Legal

Townhouses

Utility Trailers

Legal Notices

Tenders

Tenders

TrailersEtc.ca

BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent.

For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149

Cargo /Utilty/Equipment Trailers Sales/Parts/Service

Tenders

Tenders

PRESS

The old blue highway buildings, Savona, BC

250-373-0097

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REPAIRMEN’S LIEN

Under by virtue of a registered Repairmen’s Lien we are hereby giving notice to Tamara Charelyboy and Kevin Klapatiuk that the 1999 Chevrolet pickup.

Serial Number 1GCGK29F8XF015009 will be sold on Dec. 17th, 2015 to recover the costs of Parts & Labour $5,489.00. Bids can be submitted until midnight Dec. 8th, 2015 to Danny Sass D.B.A. Cariboo Auto Services 7285 90 Mile Loop Road. 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E2

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Tender forms may be obtained from the School District Board Office, Maintenance Office, 100 Mile House Bus Garage and the schools listed above.

Tenders can be submitted by mail or by fax (250-3922202) and must be received no later than 1:00 p.m.

December 16th, 2015. All tenders should be addressed to: Alex Telford Manager of Facilities and Transportation 765 North Second Avenue Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4C3 Phone: 250-398-3875

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The Calendar

Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event.

Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress. net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile Chapter of the Compassionate Friends is holding its 15th Annual Candle Lighting Memorial Service at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery in 100 Mile House (305 Birch Ave.) at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13.

Everyone is invited to join this special service of remembrance and hope.

100 MILE q The 100 Mile Chapter of the Compassionate Friends invites everyone to join the Worldwide Candle Lighting “in memory of all of the children who have diedâ€? on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. wherever you are.

100 MILE q The public is invited to a free presentation on social media awareness in the gymnasium at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Dec. 14, starting at 7 p.m. Presenter Jessie

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Miller is a social media expert who will be speaking on social media awareness, social networking behaviour and online content evaluation. Great program for parents, grandparents and caregivers.

108 MILE q StrongStart at Mile 108 Elementary School is free, so drop in and play when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.noon. For information, call the school at 250791-5221 or text Jackie at 250-706-7226.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) meets the third Tuesday of the month at the 100 Mile House Branch Library at 1 p.m. New members are welcome. For information, call Millie at 250-395-2079.

100 MILE q The South Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations from the general public. For drop-off information, call Debbra at Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 250-3955155, or Loaves & Fishes Outreach at 250395-2708, or the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre at 250395-4093, or the 100 Mile Food Bank at 250395-3923.

100 MILE q The Family History Centre at 93 Mile is open by appointment only Monday to Friday – daytime or evenings – to all who wish to search our records for their ancestors. Please call Marjorie for an appointment at 250395-3390. Lots of free websites, microfilms, and books.

LAC LA HACHE q StrongStart at Lac la Hache Elementary School is free, so

drop in and play with Jennifer Jones when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.noon (located in the school – across from the public library). For information, call the school at 250-396-7230 or text Jennifer at 250318-8486.

100 MILE q Weight Awareness Incentive Team (WAIT) meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building (small building in front of ambulance bays). Information: Sue at 250-395-1981 or Lorraine at 250-7915520.

LAC LA HACHE q The Lac la Hache Community Club monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Public Advisory Notice Cariboo Region Lake Aerators

Membership is $5 per year. Information: Judy at 250-396-7298.

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WATCH LAKE q The Watch Lake/Green Lake Community Association meets the third Monday of every month at the Watch Lake Community Hall. Social at 7 p.m.; meetings commence at 7:30. Information or to book the hall: Tanya Richards at 250-4567783.

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100 MILE q The Women in Focus Photography Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group is open to all skill levels.

FOREST GROVE q The Walking Group meets at the Forest Grove Fire Hall every Monday at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Doris at 250-397-7775.

Leah from 100 Mile Barber Shop and Tina from Tina’s Hair Salon will be donating their time to give FREE Haircuts to South Cariboo Low Income Families.

December 20 from 10 am - 4 pm

First come first served

Haircuts will be done in Good Faith, if you can afford a hair cut please come in on a regular business day, if not, please come in and get one for free.

For more information please call Leah at 250-395-4914 or Tina at 778-482-4487

United Way encourages and promotes volunteerism and volunteer leadership.

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF), under contract to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, advises that commencing in December lake aerators will be in operation on: • Irish Lake

• Skulow Lake

• Simon Lake

• Dewar Lake

The purpose of the lake aeration program is to minimize fish mortality associated with reduced oxygen levels during the winter months on lakes at high risk. During periods of operation, the aerator units will create areas of open water and weak ice. The BCCF would like to remind residents to stay away from safety fencing placed around the aerators.

Everyone has something to contribute.

Please direct questions or comments regarding aerator operation to: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Williams Lake (Cariboo) 400 - 640 Borland St. Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T1 Telephone: 250-398-4530 Facsimile: 250-398-4214

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YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW!

NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY ANYTIME‌ BUT ESPECIALLY NOT AT CHRISTMAS!

THERE’S A CRISIS IN THE SOUTH CARIBOO

Local community support groups have put out a plea for food and financial donations to support the hungry families and individuals in need this Christmas season. The general public, through non-perishable donations and cash if possible, are being asked to help with this food crisis. Children, youth and families are challenged daily in having enough to eat, especially nutritious food.

For more information, or to donate, please contact: 100 MILE HOUSE LOAVES AND FISHES 100 MILE HOUSE & DISTRICT CARIBOO FAMILY AGRI-CULTURE FOOD BANK SOCIETY 250-395-2708 WOMEN’S CENTRE ENRICHMENT CENTRE ENTERPRISE CENTRE 250-395-3923 250-395-4093 250-395-5155 778-482-2216

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