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Sienna Parent, left, and Lauren Popadinac played the bass clarinet in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School band, led by music teacher Jasmine Kreschuk. The band students, along with the 100 Mile Community Band, put on a great musical performance for family and friends at the 2015 Winter Concert at the local high school on Dec. 3.

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Your 100 Mile House Free Press will have a new pub-lisher starting Jan. 1, 2016.

Martina Dopf, an advertis-ing consultant with the 100 Mile House Free Press since 2005, was named publisher in a recent announcement by Black Press Group Ltd. and Chris Nickless, who has proudly served as this news-paper’s publisher for more than 19 years.

“I am honoured by the opportunity Black Press has given me,” Dopf says. “I am looking forward to leading this team of creative produc-

tion people, talented reporters, and professional office staff in the years to come.

“I know I have big shoes to fill, taking over this great com-munity newspaper from the very dedi-cated publisher, Chris Nickless.

“We are looking for-ward to continuing to be an integral part of the business commu-nity and working with local organizations for the better-ment of the community.”

Nickless says he is looking

forward to a less demanding position as a sales and mar-keting consultant with the 100

Mile House Free Press. “As the 100 Mile

House Free Press’s soon to be ex-pub-lisher, I am extremely pleased to welcome Martina as pub-lisher. Her extensive experience, bright personality and cre-ative background will

guide her well in her new position.”

Dopf is originally from Stuttgart, Germany and made

her home in the Cariboo 12 years ago.

She resides at Canim Lake with her husband and two dogs.

Dopf has worked for the media and printing indus-try for much of her life. She started delivering flyers at age 13 before an internship in the marketing department of a daily newspaper truly sparked her interest in the newspaper business.

She has a degree in International Business and Management, Marketing and Public Relations.

Free Press names new publisher

Ken Alexander Free Press

Mayor Mitch Campsall started the Dec. 8 District of 100 Mile House council meeting by clearing the air regarding rumours that the District and the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) are looking into bringing Syrians refugees to the area.

“We have been get-ting e-mails and stuff like that saying we are involved in these things, but actually [munici-pal] government is not involved in it. Facebook, which is apparently 100 Mile’s new Bible, was saying we’re bringing 2,000 people in – come on, basically use your head – common sense pre-vails.

“In talking with [CRD chair] Al Richmond, neither of us is involved in this as a municipal govern-ment.”

Campsall suggests that folks could phone himself or Richmond and get the real infor-mation without the need for all of the rumours.

“In our small com-munity, how would we ever be able to take in 2,000 refugees? As a council, we’ve even been questioned about us taking over the junior high school to bring the refugees in.

“It couldn’t be any further from the truth. We have nothing to do with the refugees plain and simple.

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rumours

Chris Nickless, Black Press name Martina Dopf as publisher

MARTINA DOPF

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Fossum making a great comeback Nasty disease couldn’t hold down spirited District councillor

Cantex-Okanagan Construction Ltd. of Penticton has won this year’s Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Award in the category of grad-ing for the Highway 97, 74 Mile to 76 Mile four-laning project located south of 100 Mile House.This $7.8-million four-laning contract involved widening 4.5 kilometres of Highway 97 from 74 Mile to 76 Mile as part of the $200-million investment into Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector Upgrade Project.Cantex-Okanagan Construction Ltd. completed the project ahead of schedule and on budget.

The provincial council of the BC Green Party unanimously voted to acclaim Andrew Weaver as Leader of the party on Dec. 7.The Green Party had been receiving feedback express-ing a desire to have a permanent leader in place for the upcoming Vancouver–Mount Pleasant and Coquitlam–Burke Mountain by-elec-tions. Weaver was the sole applicant for leader. The party’s provincial council made this decision in accordance with party bylaws.

Stronger rules sup-porting better access to public spaces and strata properties for people with guide and service dogs will come into effect Jan. 18, 2016.A certified guide or service dog handler has the same rights as a person who does not use a dog for assistance and these changes make it clear that discrimination is unacceptable.Specifically, they streamline the rules already in place, increase penalties for denying a certified guide or service dog user their rights, and protect the public.

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Councillor Ralph Fossum was obviously delighted to be back at the District of 100 Mile House council table on Dec. 8.

Ralph had just returned to 100 Mile House a few days earlier after a six-month battle with Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) – a rare, non-contagious disease that attacks the central nervous system and the cause is unknown.

“[GBS] attacks all of the peripheral nerves that are outside the brain and the spinal cord. It gives off false symptoms and it’s hard to diagnose.

“It happened on June 1 and I spent a couple of nights in hospital here and they were look-ing at other symptoms. They shipped me off to Kamloops [Royal Inland Hospital] where doctors were looking at my heart and internal organs, and then a neurologist was able to determine it was [GBS].”

Ralph says he had the worst version of GBS. While he didn’t have much damage to his breath-ing system, his voice was affected and his lungs were slightly affected.

“I had no control movement of any kind. I could not move my little toe or my little finger, but it does not mean I was totally numb.”

He says pain in many cases was tripled and there was “some pain” involved.

“In my case, the GBS not only attacked the peripheral nerves; it also attacked the [myelin sheath – an insulating layer that forms around the nerves], which is like taking the insulation off electrical wire. They tend to short out or signals don’t get there.”

Ralph explains a full healing is potentially avail-able with this ailment, but age could be a factor.

“So the first part of the healing is the nerves have to return. You can’t do anything with your muscles because you don’t have the nerves to trigger them.”

He adds the first two-and-a-half months he spent in Kamloops, he had very little movement but his body was busy regenerated the nerves and making the connection.

Meanwhile, all of his muscles were atrophied – particularly the big muscles like his legs.

Once his nerves began to work, Ralph was transferred to G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver for three-and-a-half months.

“It was an absolutely amazing place for rehabili-tation. I loved it there; I have nothing but respect for what they do there.

“It’s work, but that was why I was there. I wasn’t there for a good time; I was there to work.”

Ralph notes he had three hours of one-on-one or supervised therapy every day. They reha-bilitated his hands, legs and arms, and had him working with weights and relearning to do prac-tical things, such as getting dressed, personal hygiene and learning to walk again.

“When I first stood up, my legs felt like they were glued to the floor. They felt like each leg had a sack of cement tied to it.

“I would try with all my might to lift one leg just a quarter of an inch and it was totally impos-sible.”

Ralph is still learning to walk and is currently using a walker while he is regaining balance.

“The nerves in the extremities – my hands and feet – are the last ones to come back. They are continuing to come back; my toes are

beginning to move.“It’s very interesting at the moment because I

can stand, but my toes aren’t clueing my brain in on how well I’m doing. If I put one finger on a table, I can balance very well because my brain has adapted to get the signal from my finger, while my feet are still returning.”

He adds it’s a matter of strengthening the muscles, which was done at G.F. Strong for the most part, but he is continuing his daily reha-bilitation in the physiotherapy department in the local hospital.

“The physiotherapy room in this hospital is amazing ... it blew my mind. We have a phys-iotherapist here full time and I have a program designed not only for while I’m transitioning [and living at Mill Site Lodge], but I will also have a

program for when I return to my home.”Ralph says his mind was not affected other than

going through a personal trauma, but his spirits were good.

“I felt really lucky. My spirits remained high throughout. That doesn’t mean I didn’t visit poor me or why me, but I amazed myself at how posi-tive, buoyant and active and happy I was.”

While Ralph says he’s not 100 per cent healed at this time because it is a major healing process, he is looking forward to transitioning to his home where he can work out any problems he may encounter and work through some issues with his mobility.

“It is an amazing learning cycle. I’ve learned so much. There’s a lot more of me now than there was before. So this is exciting.”

100 Mile House resident and District councillor Ralph Fossum continues to work his way back from a six-month battle with a debilitating disease called Guillain Barre Syndrome, which attacked all of his peripheral nerves and paralyzed him from the neck down. He is doing more than two hours of physiotherapy daily and building up his big muscles while he awaits the return of his nerves in his toes.

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Carole RooneyFree Press

The District of 100 Mile House has a bylaw that requires property owners to keep their garbage cans and recy-cling bins clean and set out properly by 7 a.m. on collection days.

There are poten-tial liabilities and fines of up to $1,000 plus incurred costs, and potential imprisonment for up to 30 days, for not complying with District ordinances on garbage and recyclables collection.

The District’s Solid Waste and Recyclables Regulation Bylaw 1284 has been updated – out-lining the ordinances for this mandatory ser-vice for dwellings and trade premises within its boundaries.

Contravention of any provision of the bylaw is an offence, that on summary conviction, is liable to these fines and penalties as a separate offence for each day the owner/occupier fails to comply.

District director of financial operations Flori Vincenzi says the bylaw covers a “com-plete overhaul” of the regulations to bring the procedures in line with the province’s recycling regulations and Multi-Material BC program.

“Changes in the residential collection, including supplying the containers, were substantial, along with the added recycling requirement.”

The bylaw requires all owners of residential and trade property in

the District to use the solid waste disposal sys-tem, and to pay all rates for garbage services directly to the collec-tion contractor.

This use must comply with the rules and regula-tions set out in the bylaw, unless written approval has been obtained to the contrary from District management.

Each resi-dence is issued one garbage container and one recycling contain-er per dwelling unit, duplex, triplex, and fourplex, with a corre-sponding serial number.

Then, the owner is responsible for keeping them in a sanitary con-dition, in good order, and must make the containers accessible for inspection upon the request of the District

management.Owners must take

steps to secure their garbage and recycling containers against theft or damage, to not remove them from the

premises, and to notify the contractor promptly if any are lost, damaged or stolen.

If lost or damaged, the property owners may be held responsible for the replacement costs.

Both garbage and recycling containers must be placed “with wheels against the curb” ready for collection no later than 7 a.m. on each collection day, and

must be removed the same day.

(If no curb exists, they are to be placed on the edge of the roadway.)

Either way, access to garbage containers and

recycling contain-ers must be clear of

debris, snow, or any-thing else that impedes collection of containers.

Collection is done weekly for garbage and

every two weeks for recycling contain-ers, but the District

may change the sched-ule with 60 days prior notice, and can also exclude the prop-erty from collection if management deems it unsafe or inefficient.

Garbage and recycla-ble materials may also be refused for pickup if excess trash is placed beside container, the lid is not completely closed, improper place-ment at the roadside, or there are parked vehi-

cles, snow, ice, debris or other obstructions.

It may also be refused for “noxious, offen-sive or unwholesome matter” in the con-tainers, or prohibited recyclable materials or “contaminants” in recy-cling containers, and in either case, the owners are responsible for the disposal of both the gar-bage and the recyclables.

Other rules apply for larger residential com-plexes of more than four units and for com-mercial premises with more than a residential container-sized quan-tity of waste (240 litres) per week.

For more informa-tion on the bylaw and regulations, stop by the District office at 385 Birch Ave., call 250-395-2434, or watch for the bylaw posted online at www.100milehouse.c o m / b y l a w s - a n d - policies.


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Darwyn Sellars, 27, was one of three men who led 100 Mile House RCMP, a tracking dog and helicopter pilot on a chase through the bush on June 13, 2014, hid overnight and avoided capture until late the next morning.

At 11:11 a.m. on June 13, 2014, 100 Mile House RCMP received information from Kamloops RCMP regarding a stolen 1999 Mercury Sable that may be headed north to this area.

A further update was received stating this stolen vehicle had been linked to a theft at the Clinton liquor store.

The suspect vehicle went by police at a high rate of speed near the

Highway 24 intersec-tion with Highway 97 and the car was later located parked in the driveway of residence on Elefson Road, just south of Highway 24.

A search for the sus-pects was initiated by a police dog handler out of Williams Lake, but it was called off later in the afternoon when the tracks from the residence were lost after they led back to Highway 97. A police helicopter was also brought in for aerial surveillance, but the suspects were not spot-ted.

The next morning (June 14), police recog-

nized the suspects from a description of their clothing caught on the liquor store cameras, and two of them fled into the bush.

Officers arrested one of the suspects behind the Greyhound bus depot in 100 Mile House, and it’s alleged he had two sawed-off weapons and ammuni-tion in his possession.

Police Dog Services along with a police heli-copter were brought back in to assist in the search for the other missing suspects.

Shortly thereafter, Chris Higgins, who entered guilty pleas in Williams Lake provin-

cial court on Dec. 12, and Sellars were taken into custody without incident at the ball diamonds during a slo-pitch tourney in 100 Mile House.

Sellars entered guilty pleas to possession of a prohibited firearm, unauthorized posses-sion of a firearm and

possession of stolen property.

He was sentenced to 321 days in jail in Williams Lake provin-cial court on Dec. 11.

Upon his release, he will be on probation for one year, have a two-year driving prohibition and a 10-year firearms prohibition.


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During his Mayor’s Report at the Dec. 8 District of 100 Mile House council meet-ing, Mitch Campsall the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) is entering a two-year process to close its doors.

Campsall said there are only elected munici-pal government and First Nations officials sitting on the CCBAC board, and “that’s likely because elected officials are more accountable.”

Noting there was around $1.5 million left in CCBAC’s coffers and it’s likely most of it will be spent before the coalition closes shop, the mayor says he was concerned because there is at least a five-year if not a 10-year envelope of impact from the mountain pine beetle devastation for Cariboo-Chilcotin communities.

“When CCBAC is gone I don’t think there is going to be any groups battling the pine-beetle problem and that’s my only issue about not keeping the CCBAC up and running.”

He says the province’s Rural Dividend is com-ing in, but the problem with that program is it’s for all of the issues across the province. “It doesn’t target or deal with the issues of the beetle kill and that’s why CCBAC is still a real big entity.”

A few days later, CCBAC chair and Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson explains what’s going to happen from now on.

“The main thing is it’s a bit of a reset of CCBAC’s function, and we’ll be focusing the last remaining dollars we have to maximize our ability to co-ordinate some of the econom-ic activity that’s going on in the Cariboo-Chilcotin.”

CCBAC will be hosting a meeting of all of the economic development entities for the entire region in Williams Lake on Jan. 25.

“What we want to

do is try to under-stand and learn what people are working on and where they see the key resource gaps and where they see key opportunities that may not yet be capitalized on – both at the regional and sub-regional levels.”

Simpson says the CCBAC board believes there is funding to sup-port the communities, and the board mem-bers want to make sure they’re adding incre-mental values.

“We want to be work-ing in the right areas. There are resource gaps and we want to work with the funding agen-cies and government agencies to try to fill those gaps.

“If there are opportu-nities that aren’t being realized in the area, then we’re looking at ways we can support taking advantage of those opportunities as quickly as we can.”

Simpson says CCBAC will now be working on an “annualized” bud-get. Previously, CCBAC had a pool of money and it dealt with pro-posals as they came in the door.

“If CCBAC is going to continue on for the next two years, then we have to look at the cost of running the opera-tion and find money for supporting proposals in the economic devel-opment field and the marketing and promo-tions field that market and promote our region as being open for busi-ness.”

“We actually locked down an annualized budget that will be appropriate for us for the next two years.”

On Jan. 12, there will be a CCBAC meeting in 100 Mile House with the intent to meet with the Northern Development Initiative Trust, which will be having its regional advisory com-mittee meeting.

“We will be meet-ing with NDIT chief executive offi-cer Jeannine North and we’ll be looking to sign a memoran-dum of understanding with [NDIT], so we can align what we’re doing with their moun-

tain pine beetle fund in particular, so we can maximize the leverage of those

dollars and work with [NDIT] more collab-oratively.”

Then CCBAC will

conduct its board meet-ing in 100 Mile House after the meeting with NDIT.


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Staff and customers had to leave a local gas station for their safety as emergency crews inves-tigated the presence of carbon monoxide on Dec. 10, and a small fire had to be extinguished

at the same location later that day.

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue was called out to the local Chevron station on Highway 97 at approximately 7 a.m. for a “smell of smoke”.

Upon arrival there was no visible smoke or fire, explains 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue chief Roger Hollander. However, gas detectors indicated the presence of carbon

monoxide inside the store. Appliances were shut down as a precaution and ther-mal imaging cameras were used, but the source of the carbon monoxide was not located. 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue left mainte-nance crews tending to repairs.

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Fire-Rescue was called back as maintenance crews discovered a small electrical fire caused by a wall heater.

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A small fire was extinguished and carbon monoxide was detected at the local Chevron station on Dec. 10.

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In the aftermath of the ongoing news about criti-cal injuries and deaths of children in the care of the province, Bob Plecas was brought in to

discover what’s causing the problems in the Ministry of Children and Family Development and then offer some suggestions to fix them.

When the former deputy minister released his report – the first of two – on his Child Protection and Policy Review on Dec. 14, it garnered immediate reaction.

As would be expected, some was favourable and some was far from favourable.

Plecas noted staffing and policy caused the minis-try’s problems with the children it was supposed to protect.

He noted there were too many changes in policy and practice, inconsistent leadership, instability and turnover of staff, and that was adversely impacting the ability of ministry staff to do its job.

That is a fair and accurate assessment, especially when it comes to the front-line workers – the social workers.

These are the people who are overworked and under-staffed.

Social workers saw their caseloads increase expo-nentially while the provincial government squeezed the life blood out the ministry by not providing in-creased budgets to help ministry employees deal with the increasing numbers and problems of their clients.

In his report, Plecas proposed three options for the B.C. Liberal government.

The first was maintain the status quo. No thanks, we all know how well that is working.

The second was a one-time injection of $50 mil-lion. Not enough, the case loads are rising; they’re not stagnant.

Furthermore, Representative For Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has already said ac-cumulated cuts and freezes in the ministry leaves it at least $100 million below what is currently needed to keep up with the caseload.

The third option was to shift from a culture of blame to one of learning, respect and commitment.

Well, isn’t that warm and fuzzy.What he is really saying is get rid of Turpel-Lafond

– who is independent of the government and looks at is-sues of this ministry – so she can’t raise the red flags and make people aware of problems that need to be fixed.

Plecas suggests hiring a “Contrarian” to look into the issues and quietly offer options for government. Combining this with a new standing committee, which allows MLAs from both sides of the legislature to be briefed on high profile cases, and, therefore, make them accountable for problems that arise.

It appears Plecas is attempting to muzzle the release of any information that will embarrass the govern-ment, which appears to only move forward when it has to react to negative news in the media.

At this point, the report appears to be little more than a political Band-Aid.

Report lacks meat

On Nov. 13, the British Columbia Legislature’s Select

Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, which is made up of six Liberal and four NDP MLAs, released its report.

It includes a recommendation to explore the development of “a comprehensive and integrated poverty-reduction strategy, including legislated timelines and targets for the reduction of poverty (including child poverty) and homelessness in B.C.”

This is the third time this all-party committee has unanimously agreed to make this recommendation. Perhaps this year, the B.C. Liberal government will listen and include this much-needed priority in Budget 2016.

After all, B.C. has had one of the highest poverty rates in Canada for the last 13 years and is now the very last province without a poverty-reduction strategy.

A week earlier, Prime

Minister, Justin Trudeau took the unprecedented step of publicly releasing all ministerial mandate letters.

One of the top priorities noted in the letter for the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is leading “the development of a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy that would set targets to reduce poverty and measure and publicly report on [its] progress.”

Instead of taking a comprehensive and preventative approach to poverty, our B.C. Liberal government has been running “community poverty reduction strategies” in B.C. for the last three years. Started as a pilot in seven communities – Cranbrook, Kamloops, New Westminster, Port Hardy, Prince George,

Stewart and Surrey – the September 2015 progress report states that this initiative has “provided services to 96 families” in total.

Compared to the number of people living in poverty

in B.C. – approximately 496,000 according to the most conservative measure and the far larger number living one or two paycheques away – the provided services is just a drop in the ocean.

Despite the “themes and issues that are

important to people living in poverty” identified within the report, such as the unaffordability of child care, lack of affordable housing, low-paying jobs (including “working two jobs and still not making ends meet”), and the inadequacy of income assistance rates, there is no new investment in policy

changes that would address these issues and have a far greater impact.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM), which serves as the avenue for local governments to advocate to higher levels of government, was initially involved in these community strategies, but recently announced that it is concluding its participation.

“Moving forward, UBCM will continue to advocate for a provincial poverty plan. We feel this has the greatest potential to affect change on poverty reduction in B.C., and encourage the provincial government to undertake this work,” the UBCM stated.

More and more voices are joining the call for a comprehensive approach to poverty. When will our provincial government start listening?

Trish Garner is the community organizer of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition.

Poverty reduction strategy recommended

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To the editor:I’m writing in response to Lloyd

Atkins letter in the Dec. 3 issue of the Dec. 10 Free Press, entitled “Time to debunk hypocrisy.”

It’s interesting Mr. Atkins appeals to the constantly increas-ing knowledge of human beings to then propagate the idea that we all merely “evolved from star dust.” Really?

I wonder if Mr. Atkins is aware that many PHD scientists believe the evidence overwhelmingly sup-

ports Intelligent Design? They know the idea that some-

thing can come from nothing, create itself, or that everything can be explained by mere chance com-binations of matter and energy is an utterly dead and false expla-nation because science has also proven that the elements of physi-cal life and design are not only matter and energy, but especially information.

In other words, to get life, mat-ter has to be organized in highly

specific but non-repetitive ways, performing different but interre-lated functions.

To use some scientists’ analogy, it’s like the way a newspaper arti-cle never repeats its sentences, yet arranges its symbols in very precise ways, communicating its purpose. The mere physics of ink and paper – like matter and energy – cannot explain the information carried by those symbols.

This demands pre-existing Intelligence as the only real expla-

nation for the existence of the intelligence of the human mind.

But what about our conscience? Where does that come from?

What is truth, right or wrong? Who decides?

Mr. Atkins points the finger at others, but if we only came from stardust then why shouldn’t the belief systems of, say, Hitler or ISIS be just as valid as Mr. Atkins?

But thank God the truth is that there is an objective, universal and unchanging standard, and it’s this:

the capacity to love others uncon-ditionally, including our enemies.

And this can only come from the Spirit and work of Jesus Christ by whom all things were made, the “Prince of Peace,” who in dwells His people who have received Him. This is the only hope for real “Peace on earth and Goodwill to men.”

Merry Christmas!

Bruce Wilcox108 Mile Ranch

Local pastor takes letter writer to task on his message

To the editor:Conservation of energy is

urgently needed and focus-ing on energy efficiency and

building retrofits not only reduces our climate emis-sions but also creates good green jobs.

With its recently announced PowerBC plan, British Columbia’s official Opposition is demonstrat-ing that we can save taxpayer dollars while creating good green jobs and taking action on climate change.

We commend the NDP for recognizing that clean energy can provide jobs for B.C. families while protect-ing our environment.

In fact, clean energy can support many more jobs than those in the oil and gas sector. A future with 100 per cent renewable energy is 100 per cent possible.

However, what goes

unmentioned in this plan is also notable, specifi-cally fracking and liquefied natural gas (LNG) produc-tion.

It is not possible to be a climate leader and promote fracking and LNG export.

The plan outlined recently is a much needed step in the right direction; however, it needs to be part of a more

comprehensive approach to addressing climate change.

Incorporating a climate test into B.C.’s environ-mental assessment process, such that the upstream and downstream climate impacts are assessed for any given project, is key to sup-porting clean energy and transitioning to a post-car-bon economy.

The Site C dam is not needed, not affordable, and will put at risk our food security into the future.

By not supporting this foolhardy project, the Opposition is showing com-mon sense and a longer term vision of B.C.’s energy needs.

Caitlyn VernonSierra Club BC

To the editor:I am writing in regards to Andy

Blatchford’s Nov. 12 story, headlined “Harper government accused of leaving ‘bare cupboard’ for Liberals” www.the province.com/business/fp/harper+government+accused+leaving+bare+cupboard+liberals/11512301/story.html

The repeated claim that Ottawa’s fiscal cupboard is bare is fatuous.

Whenever a financial crisis erupts, it

is clear that a sovereign country’s central bank can create money as needed.

For example, to address the freeze in the credit markets that occurred in 2008, our federal government immediately set up a $200 billion Extraordinary Financing Framework to bail out struggling banks and corporations.

The myth that the federal government can run out of money in normal times is propagated by financial elites who fear that

too much government spending on social welfare will cause inflation and erode their financial wealth, and by business and cor-porate leaders satisfied with slack in the economy to prevent unions from demand-ing higher wages.

In truth, Canada’s cupboard is well stocked with both good ideas and unused real resources that can be mobilized.

The government should make Canada a leader in public renewable energy

schemes, better public transport systems, and various green initiatives that would combat climate change and create a highly skilled workforce with many permanent jobs.

Treasury Board president Scott Brison should not cite Mother Hubbard nursery rhymes as an excuse for inaction.

Larry Kazdan,Vancouver

NDP’s PowerBC plan a good first

Tory government defended for fiscal expertise

Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria

office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab on [100 Mile House Free Press website – www.100milepresspress.net].

TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea?

PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by one-third, is

another target that isn’t going to be met. Why?

PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have.

There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province.

TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is

that off the table now?PCC: It may be possible that the federal

government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from

the local government level.TF: On LNG, oil and natural

gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year?

PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their

country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C.

TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers.

TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan.

TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0?PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I

wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know….

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Should liquor stores be able to sell recreational marijuana once it becomes legal?

Frederic Bleidistel, 108 Mile Ranch

Yea. They should do it. If people need it and it's legal, OK.

Byron Bussey, Chasm

No. How do you regu-late something that can fluctuate in qual-ity – like THC content?

Kristen Reichelt, Forest Grove

I think they should because it would mini-mize the amount of illegal drug trafficking there is on the streets. I think it should be the same laws as alcohol.

Tim Woods, 100 Mile House

I guess so. It's a gov-ernment facility. It kind of makes sense. It's going to be a huge revenue source.

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KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man will spend the next six months behind bars after attacking his girl-friend — kicking her in the face and hitting her in the head with a piece of lumber — when he thought he heard her whisper the name of an ex during a make-out session.

Emmanuel Brooks, 24, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm on Dec. 11 in Kamloops pro-vincial court.

Crown prosecutor Evan Goulet said Brooks and his 19-year-old girlfriend were kissing on the couch in his home early on the morning of Dec. 2.

“Mr. Brooks thought he heard [the victim] whis-per the name ‘Nate,’ which was an old boyfriend’s name,” Goulet said. “He became very upset and he kicked [the victim] in the face.”

Goulet said the woman then tried to leave. Outside the front door, he said, she was struck in the head from behind.

“She turned and saw Mr. Brooks standing at the top of the stairs with a piece of wood,” Goulet said.

Brooks has 28 convictions on his criminal record, including five for assault — two of which were domestic incidents with previous girlfriends.

Calling the attack “vicious,” Judge Chris Cleaveley handed Brooks a six-month jail sentence.

Thieves clean out Workwear's Christmas cheer ASHCROFT - Most merchants wouldn’t mind

seeing empty shelves at this time of year, but Ashcroft Workwear owner Geri Anderson was left in shock when thieves stole the merchandise that she was counting on for Christmas.

Anderson said police called her on Friday morn-ing after someone reported seeing the back doors of her store on the corner of Railway and 5th wide open at 6:50 in the morning.

“These shelves were full and they cleaned them all out,” she said, referring to her number one selling boots. “They took about 95 per cent of my Carhartt - all of the winter-lined hi-vis vests. They left me one coat.”

She estimates that she lost $25,000-$30,000 worth of stock.

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 63 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are high-lights of the week’s calls.

Lack of treadOn Dec. 15, 100 Mile

House RCMP were called to single motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road where a vehicle had gone off the road and into the ditch.

Both occupants from the vehicle suf-fered minor injuries and were taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital. The tires on the vehicle were inspected and the tread depth was under the legal limit. The owner of the vehicle was issued a violation ticket for inadequate tires.

Generator stolenOn Dec. 15, RCMP

received a report of a stolen generator from a residence in the 4000 block of Lakeview Road in Lac la Hache.

The generator is described as a 2013 Yamaha EF200IS 2000 watt. The theft is believed to have occurred in the last five days.

B&E and theftOn Dec. 13, RCMP

were called to a break-and-enter to an outbuilding located in the 300 block of Horse Lake Road.

A chainsaw, remote control cars, snowmo-bile helmet, battery charger and three fire-arms were taken. The firearms are a 22 calibre rifle, 12 gauge shotgun, and a 30-30 calibre rifle.

The incident is believed to have occurred the previous weekend.

Drinking and drivingOn Dec. 11, RCMP

were conducting a road check on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road.

A vehicle was stopped

and the male driver displayed symptoms of alcohol consumption. A road-side breath test was conducted during which the male blew a “warn.”

The male was issued a three-day immediate roadside prohibition and violation ticket for open liquor in a motor vehicle.

Resisting arrestOn Dec. 11, RCMP

attended an indus-trial address on Exeter Station Road and locat-ed a female who was breaching court con-ditions of failing to provide a fixed address in relation to property offences. She attempt-ed to flee after being arrested. The female was held for a bail hear-ing and later released by a justice of the peace for court at a later date.

She will be facing charges of breach of a recognizance and resist arrest.

Purse stolenOn Dec. 10, RCMP

were called to Safeway

after a purse was report-ed stolen from a staff locker room.

The incident is believed to have occurred the day before between 5:45 and 8:12 p.m.

After reviewing sur-veillance, a subject of interest was observed described as a female approximately 25-40 years old, short black hair, slim build, wearing a green winter jacket, brown boots, and a grey ball cap.

ObstructionOn Dec. 10, RCMP

observed a vehicle in a business parking lot on Exeter Station Road driving with no licence plates.

Police attempted to speak with the male driver who refused to identify himself. The male was subsequently arrested after trying to walk away into a nearby shop.

The vehicle was later impounded after it was found the male was prohibited from driv-

ing. He was released on a promise to appear in court and will be facing charges of driving while prohib-ited, resisting arrest and obstruction.

Prohibited drivingOn Dec. 9, RCMP

stopped a vehicle on Exeter Station Road due to suspicious activity.

The male driver was found to be prohibited from driving. The driv-er was issued a promise to appear for court at a later date and the vehi-cle was impounded for seven days.

No driver’s licenceOn Dec. 9, RCMP

stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 97.

The male driver could not produce a driver licence and was found to be prohibited from driving. The driv-er was issued a promise to appear for court at later date and the vehi-cle was impounded for seven days.

Recently, the applica-tions for special occasion licences went online through the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch website.

These applications are reviewed and approved by the 100 Mile House RCMP.

There have been issues with applicants submitting licence applications within a few days or even the day of the planned event.

However, this does not allow the RCMP to sufficiently review the applications or dedicate resources to an event involving the sale and consumption of liquor.

From this point on, all applications for

planned events must be submitted three weeks prior to the event taking place.

This will allow for a sufficient review of the licence, allow the RCMP to dedicate resources depending on the event, and provide any necessary feedback to the applicant prior to the licence being issued or denied.

Applications for unplanned urgent events will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.

However, if an event has been pre-planned, such as a wedding, Christmas/New Year’s Eve party, or commu-nity event, a special

occasion licence needs to be submitted as soon as possible, or risk the application being denied.

If folks have any questions, they can con-tact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456.


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District of 100 Mile House

CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS

The downtown main Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, will be closing at 12:00 p.m. noon on Thursday, December 24th and will remain CLOSED to and including January 1st, 2016.

Community Services Department (Public Works), will remain operational December 28th to December 31st, 2015 but closing at 1:30 p.m. on the last working day before Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

All municipal operations will REOPEN on Monday, January 4th, 2016.

For further information, please contact the downtown main Municipal Office at 250-395-2434

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Merry Christmas and a

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Thank You!The Rotary Club of 100 Mile House wishes to send

out a huge “Thank You” to everyone who helped or donated in some way to the Annual Rotary

Seniors’ Christmas Dinner, on December 5, 2015. 350 Seniors had a wonderful turkey dinner, including

dessert, and had a lovely evening of entertainment by the “Class Mates.” It was a huge success thanks to the following:

Royal LePage/100 Mile Realty BJ’s Donuts and EateryBrad Potter and “The Class Mates” Save-On-FoodsWilliams Lake & Dist. Credit Union Tim Hortons100 Mile Free Press CIBC100 Mile House Community Hall Donna BarnettMillie Halcro Barb BeatonDale Christenson

All the turkey carvers and servers and all friends of seniors who volunteered.

COMING UP! JAN. 28, 2016

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR 2016 GRAD CLASS

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It’s time again for the

Christmas Helper EventIt is that time again when the Realtors of Royal LePage, along with generous help from

Centennial Law, Heartland Law, Larry McCrea and Stephen Pellizzari’s law of� ces, donate thousands of dollars to put on this wonderful event that helps those less fortunate over the

holiday season. Each year our local residents help out as well. Every year we are suprised and gladdened by your generous response. This year in addition to the usual drop-off spot at our of� ce (next to The Red Rock Grill in 100 Mile House) we have a new of� ce at the Interlakes

Service Centre, where we will be accepting donations as well. The good people at The Bargain! Shop in the Cariboo Mall also have donation boxes set up for your convenience. So drop off

your donations of toys, clothing or non-perishable grocery items at any of the above locations and we will make sure it helps a deserving family have a better

Christmas season.Thank you from

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The provincial gov-ernment has unveiled a new website designed to help teens in foster care prepare for life without government support when they turn 19 and “age out” of care.

The site agedout.com was designed by former foster teens to connect with vulnerable youth and showcases services and supports to help make the transi-tion.

It includes videos of former youth in care discussing real world

challenges and gaming “quests” where youth earn rewards by com-pleting challenges, such as renting an apart-ment, getting a bank account, preparing for a job interview or dealing with an abusive rela-tionship.

“‘How do I get a job?’ ‘Where am I going to live?’ These are the types of questions we all faced when we became adults,” Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said.

“But for those in the care in the ministry, the transition can be much more challenging.”

About 700 young people age out of gov-ernment care each year.

Site aids youth ‘aging out’

Helps transition from foster care to independent

living

By Rita Giesbrecht

It’s probably true that most folks do not spend a lot of time wondering what the standardization for not-for-profit agen-cies that deliver social services, like the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC), are, how they are established, and who monitors them for success.

There is a process, however, and it is called “accreditation.” Accreditation can be done by several different agencies, depending on the organization being accredited.

The CFEC is accred-ited by the Council of Accreditation, which is an international organization with a comprehensive and very sophisticated process. There is extensive docu-mentation of evidence provided by the organi-zation, and several days of on-site review by an accreditation team.

This is a rigorous pro-cess that covers policies, procedures, quality of delivery, client results and experiences, admin-istrative practices and, really, every aspect of the organization.

Four years ago, CFEC achieved accreditation with a few areas for possible improvement. With a goal of reaching a level of performance that registered a much higher standard, CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli with her staff and the board of direc-tors playing a key role, set about identifying and improving on policy, procedures, program-ming, practices, and above all client care.

The result this year has the entire organiza-tion busting its buttons with pride of achieve-ment because when the review came in, it was the biggest, bright-est gold star that CFEC could possibly have achieved.

Some of the written comments from the Accreditation Team in the final report included:

• CFEC clearly dem-onstrates a strong commitment to pro-tecting the rights of its clients, and their prac-tices reflect a profound respect for the personal

dignity, confidentiality, and privacy, of the peo-ple they serve.

• CFEC is thoughtful and has focused atten-tion to hire the most qualified individuals who have enriched the staffing and services to families.

• CFEC has a positive and resourceful repu-tation for the quality,

diversity, breadth, and client-centred services.

• There is a culture of openness, honest transparency in all orga-nization practices.

There is more, but what it all means is the CFEC is delivering the highest possible stan-dard of care for the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in

the South Cariboo.This in no sense

means that any person in CFEC plans to dust off their hands and call the job “done.” The accreditation review team suggested, and we agree whole-heart-edly, that now is the time to push forward on the momentum that has carried our level

of service this far, and become even more effective community builders than before.

Now, we can do that with the added encour-

agement that within the context of what we do, where and how we do it, we do it as well as any-one in North America, according to our peers

and colleagues all over Canada and the United States.

Rita Giesbrecht is the co-chair of the CFEC board of directors.


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The Howliday Pet Photos with Santa event at #5 Uptown Plaza (Pinkney Complex) on Horse Lake Road was a great fundraiser for Whisker Kisses on Dec. 5 and 12. These Corgis seemed to be having as much fun as Santa.

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Daryl Bell photo

CFEC achieves ‘gold star’ accreditation

Barbara RodenFree Press

In conjunction with the 100 Mile Vision Care Centre and Dr. Specs, the 100 Mile House Lions Club has sent more than 1,200 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC) in Calgary, with another 200 pairs being sent next month.

“Sight has been one of the Lions Club’s major areas of con-cern since 1925, when Helen Keller addressed an international group of Lions and challenged them to be ‘Knights of the blind’,” says Ron Graves, secretary of the 100 Mile Lions Club, which has participated in the program for 20 years.

A preliminary sort is done in 100 Mile House before the glass-es are sent to CLERC.

From there they go to a minimum secu-rity institution, where trained inmates – under the supervision of a Lions Club member – determine the pre-scriptions of the glasses

and then clean and pack them.

Teams of optome-trists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and Lions take the glasses to dif-ferent destinations, including Africa, India

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Another shipment of 200 pairs will go out in January.

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Lions Club continues to give the gift of sight

Dr. Neil VanderHorst, 100 Mile House Lions Club president and 100 Mile Vision Care Centre owner, posed with the used eyeglasses recycling box in his office. The local Lions are collecting used eyeglasses that will be shipped to India, Africa and South America where they will be matched with those who need them.

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After 26 years, Lea Smirfitt, South Cariboo Community Planning Council (SCCPC) executive director, has stepped down from the role.

“There was always something fresh, so it doesn’t seem that long. Then I look at all the paper, and realize it was,” she laughs.

Her journey began in 1989, when she identi-fied the need to have a co-ordination of servic-es in the 100 Mile House area. The Canadian

Mental Health A s s o c i a t i o n (CMHA) did a survey at the same time, which identi-fied the need to have co-ordi-nated responses to those requir-ing help.

The Community Resource Team was established as a result, under the auspices of the CMHA, with Smirfitt using her skills to develop the program.

In 2007, she over-saw the creation of the SCCPC, when it was determined that the

organizat ion should become an indepen-dent non-profit society.

“It’s been a huge learning e x p e r i e n c e ,” Smirfitt says of her time with the group.

“Everyone sharing their knowledge takes the generosity of the com-munity.”

She was expecting a couple of people to be at El Caballo recently to say farewell, and says she was astounded to find the local restaurant full of people there to

pay their acknowledge-ments.

“It was beautiful.”Smirfitt will con-

tinue to work with the SCCPC on the South Cariboo Age Friendly Initiative, but says it was time to cut back and conserve her energy.

“And it’s time for fresh ideas and new perspectives and new energy for the Council.

“I know that the com-munity will offer Marna [Forsyth, new executive co-ordinator] the same support and nurturing they’ve given me over the years.”

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Deka Citizens on Patrol is in need of patrollers – just once a month, for about two hours, volunteers patrol our four lakes (Deka, Hathaway, Higgins, Sulphurous). The cost of gas is covered. If you can help, call Donna Jarvis at 250-593-4541.

Derby setThe Deka Lake &

District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby is set for Feb. 6. the BC Family Day long weekend.

CelebrationsBirthday bubbly goes

to Denise Waldner and Kris Verheul, and for Piper Loft’s sweet 16th.

Champagne and cavi-ar go to Maria Watt who turns 87 on Dec. 20, and Russell Ross who turns 86 on Dec. 23.

The Horse Lake Elementary School (HLES) Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) combined with the Lone Butte Fire Department and held a joint fundraising Santa Breakfast for all the HLES students and par-ents at the Lone Butte Community Hall on Dec. 12.

There was a good early turnout and they served pancakes and sausages at a cost of $3 for children and $5 for adults. The students also all had an oppor-tunity to have their pictures taken with Santa by photographer Monika Paterson.

Funds will be used for new playground for the school and firefighting equipment.

The HLES Christmas concert will be held in the school gym today (Dec. 17) with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Parents who can’t

make it to the eve-ning performance, are reminded they are wel-come to attend the dress rehearsal, after lunch on the same day.

Christmas DinnerThe Lone Butte/

Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA) held its annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 13 with the doors opening at 5 p.m.

Free tickets were required due to fire reg-ulations and 120 guests brought favourite des-serts, vegetables and salads. The beverages, turkey, ham and the trimmings were pro-vided by the LBHLCA.

Although the new chairs were not deliv-ered at the time, the LBHLCA is pleased to announce they have been approved for a

Northern Development Initiative Trust grant for 120 new chairs for the community hall, which should arrive by the new year.

In addition, an outside storage shed, needed to store the old chairs was approved and will be set up next spring.

LBHA newsThe Lone Butte

Historical Association (LBHA) held its annu-al Christmas bake sale and raised close to $200 at the Lone Butte Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 5 at the hall.

The LBHA thanks the members who

donated baking items, the community for its continued support and Verna Desjardine who volunteered to work at the table.

Funds raised will be used for continued renovations to the Alice Singleton Heritage House.


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Elves Kaden Livingston, left, and Tristen Cutler, had some quiet time with Santa Claus at the Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association Christmas dinner at the Lone Butte Hall on Dec. 13. Santa and elves arrived at 6 p.m. to give treats and presents to all the children.

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The 70 Mile House Volunteer Firefighters Association held its annual Christmas Bingo on Dec. 10 and players turned out to fill the room.

More than 40 players arrived, and extra chairs and a table were need-ed to accommodate everyone. Thanks go to everyone who attended, all who donated prizes, and to the volunteers who turned chaos into order.

The next bingo will be held at Seventy Mile Access Centre on Jan. 14. Doors open at 5:30

p.m. and play starts at 6:30 p.m.

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The winners were: first, Joanne Macaluso;

second, Eric Graham; third John Kozekovich, fourth, Steve Randall; and fifth, Pat Scorse. Jerry Ozog won $50 for having a royal flush.

The next tournament will be held Jan. 9 at the Pattie residence. The

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The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society’s recently wrapped production of Cinderella was a true delight for both audiences and actors.

The local community theatre group’s rowdy, comedic pantomime version of the classic fairy tale ran six shows at Martin Exeter Hall – the last on Dec. 13.

Director Donalda Speers says the commu-nity truly embraced the pantomime style of theatre, recalling the joyous hum of the crowd while they cheered the heroes and booed the villains.

“Because the fun of the show is wrapped up in audience participation, each show was unique and special.

“There were many, many memorable moments. Such as when a young girl’s voice called out with awe and wonder ‘Hi, Cinderella!’ from the darkness of the audience. Or when kids started yelling for Cinderella to ‘Run! It’s midnight!’ as the clock began to strike. Or when the sisters said they were lost

and the audience told them they were in the forest. Or when Major Domo was looking for the sisters, who were on the floor behind him, and the kids in the audience were beside themselves trying to get him to look and see them.”

The cast of 18 spent many hours on many nights rehearsing the show, which featured elaborate costumes, witty dialogue and dancing and singing.

“The cast all embraced their roles, from the trees and bunnies to the Ugly Stepsisters and sweet Cinderella, with Buttons to tie them all together,” Speers says.

“As a first time director, with a cast of 18, of which all but a few had never seen a panto, it was a whirlwind ride of laughter, learning and growth for everyone.

“As always, we are very grateful for the support of the community.”

Leading cast in alphabetical order: Chris Adams, Shelly Carrera, Hilary Gosnell, Don Kinasewich, Shawn Nelson, Karen Smith, Kate Spencer, Eric Storteboom, and Lacey Venner.

Up next for the Performing Arts Society is an A.R. Gurney play, The Dining Room, directed by Gord Smith and slated for March 2016.

Cinderella a ‘whirlwind ride of laughter’Pantomime production

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Audiences cheered Don Kinasewich, as the Fairy Godmother, and Kate Spencer, as Cinderella, who starred in the 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society’s pantomime pro-duction of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, which wrapped up on Dec. 13.

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The Fun Darts Competition the night before this year’s Rob McKay Memorial Tournament on Nov. 28 attracted 16 par-ticipants, while the “bring-your-own-part-ner” event on Saturday enticed 17 contenders to enter and enjoy a day of playing darts.

The victors with 11 wins were Pat Lysholm from Forest Grove, and Robert Johnson from Kamloops who also donated $50 towards new lights for the dart boards.

A playoff by three couples with 10 wins each resulted in second place going to Darlene and Jim Tindale from Forest Grove, third went to Sue and Rick Lunsted and fourth to organizers Ruth and Rene LeBlanc – all from 108 Mile Ranch.

The women’s high score went to Ina

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Seniors Yoga will resume on Dec. 30 at 10 a.m., followed by the 50+ Lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the Thursday Power Yoga will start

up again on Dec. 31 at 2:30 p.m.

Live band, Just Steelin, will get the New Year’s Eve Party going at 9 p.m. and see all those dancing the night away into 2016.

There is no cover charge and appetizers will be served later in the evening.

Christmas EveCourtesy of the

Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Santa and sleigh mounted on a fire truck will once

again be cruising the streets of Forest Grove on Dec. 24, starting at 6:30 p.m.

It will be heading out to Canim Lake around 8:30 p.m.

New businessBonnie’s Deliveries is

now up and running.For a quote and/or

more information, call 250-397-2238 or 250-321-2074.

Season greetingsI would like to wish

everyone a very merry Christmas and may the festive season be a happy time, filled with joy, love and laughter!

Dart players from far and wide enjoy Forest Grove tourney

FOREST GROVE

Doris E Rufli250-397-7775 [email protected].

Pat Lysholm from Forest Grove and Robert Johnson from Kamloops were the happy win-ners of the 2015 Rob McKay Memorial Darts Tournament. There names will be engraved on the trophy they are holding.

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Sports

The 100 Mile Nordics Winter Activity Centre on the 99 Mile Trails is the place to be for a drop-in snowshoe walk to the Bean Stalk Cabin on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Everyone of all fitness levels is welcome to head out for a two to three hour, approximately seven kilometre trek. Folks should pack a snack or lunch and meet at the Nordics Day Lodge. The cost is $3 or free for pass holders. Call the Nordics Day Lodge at 250-395-2104 for more information.

A popular event is rolling back onto Birch Avenue.Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night is returning Jan. 29, and so is the charity broomball tourna-ment. There are spots for eight teams only. Canlan Ice Sports in 100 Mile House is sponsoring the event.Cost is $250 per team. The winning team has the honour of donating the $2,000 in entry fees to its favou-rite local charity. Contact 250-395-1353 to sign up.

The 100 Mile House Wranglers are looking for volunteers.The local Junior B hockey club plays its home games at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.The organization is looking for additional volunteers to fill secu-rity, ticket sales and storefront.Anyone interested can contact Sandy Craig at 250-945-4902 or 250-706 0046, or via email at sandy.craig @bmo.com.

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WRANGLERNATION

bytesFASTWranglers in the hunt for first

Coach impressed with goalie tandem of Adam Derochie and Zane Steeves

Gaven Crites photoWranglers goalie Adam Derochie made one of his 41 saves against the Chase Heat on Dec. 11 and was named star of the game in the 3-2 win for the local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club.

Gaven CritesFree Press

L e a g u e - l e a d i n g , rookie goalie Adam Derochie turned away 41 shots and won star of the game for the 100 Mile House Wranglers in their 3-2 win over the Chase Heat on Dec. 11.

The local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club, which currently trail the Kamloops Storm by four points for the Doug Birks Division lead with two games in hand, is heading into a weekend home stand against the Revelstoke Grizzlies (Dec. 18-19) before ten days off at Christmas break.

100 Mile House's next six games are against Doug Birks Division opponents.

Coach Dale Hladun says fourth place Revelstoke, which knocked off the Storm in overtime on Dec. 12, is capable of beating anyone in the division.

“We're going to have our hands full both games this weekend. I like to think our guys will rise to the occasion. We're pretty hungry to stay in the hunt for first.”

While talking about the Chase game, in which the Wranglers were outshot 43-26, Hladun mentions the fantastic play of

New fun curling league for beginnersThe 100 Mile House Curling Club

is making the game easier for new members by introducing a new fun league that will be starting on Jan. 11 and finishing in early March.

“Instead of the usual eight ends, we will start out the beginners with four ends to break them in gently,” explains club spokesperson Wayne Venos.

“There are coaches provided by the Curling Club to instruct the curlers. We will also provide brushes and

sliders to get them started. In the way of equipment, the curlers are asked to provide clean, soft-soled footwear like athletic running shoes or boots.”

Teams will need to have a full four person rink to get involved and the club will facilitate organizing the teams, Venos adds.

“This is a perfect opportunity for singles or couples to learn a game that is part of our Canadian heritage. Curling is a sport in which winning is not everything, but the camaraderie

and friendships you make on and off the ice.

"It is a great way to get physically fit and to help out on those NewYear's resolutions to improve your quality of life.”

For more information please con-tact Joanne at 250-395-2296 or Jim at 250-395-4237.

League standings as of Dec. 10:Mixed: Ed Ney (15 points); Jim

Mitchell (12); Bill Todhunter (8); Mel

Dodge (7); Charlene Marshall (6); Richard Minato (5); Cathy Bernard (0).

Men's: Ed Ney (16); Dustin Leduc (14); Jim Mitchell (12); John Atkinson (12); Dennis Gosselin (12); Gordon Smith (4); Chris Betuzzi (2); Dean McNabb (2).

Ladies: Hollis Ney (13); Lorraine Young (10); Marg Folk (9); Joanne Doddridge (9); Arlene Jongbloets (6); Deanna Zielke (4); Maria Hamilton (2).

Continued on A21

The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School senior boys bas-ketball team, the mighty Eagles, went 1-2 in their first tournament of the season in Ashcroft on Dec. 11-12.

The Eagles beat Kamloops Christian School, 68-27, in their third game on Dec. 12.

Treyh Dickerson paced the local squad with 17 points. Patrick Walker added 14 and Ty Langton added eight. Paulo Valenciano won MVP of the game for the Eagles with six points off the bench, including a second quarter three pointer. Lukas Waldner rebounded the ball well and added six points from the paint.

Shawn Mason won MVP for the Eagles in their second game in the early morn-ing of Dec. 12, a 72-42 loss to Charles Bloom Secondary School of Lumby.

Mason was pulling in steady rebounds for the Eagles before leav-ing the game with a rolled ankle. Walker had 14 for the Eagles; Dickerson added 11.

100 Mile played its first game of the season, Game 1 of the tourna-

ment, against the host team on Dec. 11.

While shaky early on and down by close to 30 at one point, the Eagles clawed their way back in the second half before falling just short,

67-65, to Ashcroft. Walker won MVP

with 20 points. Riley Jones had

three points; Dickerson added 15; Valenciano had five; and Langton had 11.


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Derochie, who along with starter Zane Steeves has been the recipient of consistent praise from the coach, who calls them the “the best tandem in the league”.

“I'm in awe of how those two work togeth-er.”

Steeves, a 19-year-old from Red Deer, Alberta, is 13-8 on the season with a save percentage of .926 and goals against average of 2.49.

Derochie, an 18-year-old from Maple Ridge, is 7-2 this year and has the best save percent-age in the league (.946) while allowing 2.08 goals a game.

“We always help each other," says Derochie, echoing Hladun. "Obviously we're com-peting for jobs, but I feel if you cheer on each other, you play way bet-ter. I feel that shows. We're both playing well.”

Derochie played major midget for the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs last season. He's enjoying his first year of Junior B hockey, espe-cially in small town 100 Mile, where fans fill the rink and recognize him around town.

Looking ahead, Derochie says “one huge thing” the team needs to improve on is its dis-cipline, if they want to win a division title.

“We're a really aggressive team and teams don't like to play us because of that. I think if we keep that up

and stay away from the penalties we don't need, we'll be really success-ful.”

Against Chase at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Dec. 11, with 415 fans in attendance, Cole Zimmerman, from

Liam Cumberbirch and Todd Bredo, put the Wranglers on the board with a power play goal in the first period. The teams went scoreless in the second period and an unassisted Jaydon Gilding goal put the

Wranglers up 2-0 early in the third. Chase scored to make it 2-1, but Ryan Friesen, from Kolby Page and Tate Page, responded shortly with the insurance goal and eventual game-winner.

Hunters will need to head online before venturing out into the backcountry looking for game next year.

The province has phased out paper appli-cations for the fall 2016 Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) draw as of Dec. 15 and is transitioning to a new online registra-tion service starting this

spring.“The new service will

be an efficient and con-venient way to address the needs of hunters and guide outfitters, and will help the province ensure the health and sustainability of wild-life populations,” says a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Dec. 10 press release. “The new service is part of government's com-mitment to improve service delivery for British Columbians that is faster, easier to access and simpler to use.”

Minister Steve Thomson commit-ted in summer 2013 to launching the new ser-vice in spring 2016.

LEH authorizations are awarded by lottery, and applications are available to resident First Nations and other British Columbians with a resident hunter number.

The province held a public engagement pro-cess from October to December and heard ideas on improving the

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More than 83,000 resident hunters applied for a range of LEH draws last year and more than 23,000 authorizations were issued.




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Wranglers need disciplineFrom A19

Regional tourism stakeholders, indus-try representatives and community leaders gathered in Quesnel to participate in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association’s (CCCTA) recent annual general meeting.

Saturday morning was packed full of educa-tional presentations and workshops.

100 Mile House pho-tographer Chris Harris covered “The Power of Photographic Narratives – How to use photog-raphy to tell your story and brand your tourism product.”

Expedia’s Jeminah Hu discussed how current trends and new pro-grams at Expedia can grow tourism for stake-holders of the CCCTA.

Go2HR Society CEO Arlene Keis announced a collaborative and unique job-sharing pilot project with the CCCTA that is aimed at helping tourism businesses find employees in an ever increasing competitive market.

Afternoon sessions included Jody Wall’s “Google My Business – Taking ownership of your brand on Google” to ensure CCCTA mem-bers are found and that the information is accu-rate.

Destination British Columbia’s Kathleen Lorentsen and Mary Elliott presented an insightful workshop on how to align tourism business imagery with the province’s new “Wild Within” brand.

Saturday night’s CCCTA 2015 Tourism Industry Awards were presented at the gala dinner, following the Tourism Industry Association of BC CEO Walt Judas’ keynote address.

The new CCCTA Board of Directors for 2016 was also announced.

“I am honored to lead our dynamic and dedi-cated board of directors, says CCCTA chair Pat Corbett from Corbett Resort Management Ltd.

“The hours, passion and expertise that these individuals donate to the organization are invalu-able as we strive to move the region to the next

level of international tourism marketing and development.”

2016 board of direc-tors: chair Pat Corbett, Corbett Resort

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Hall, Creekside Studio Gallery; Leonard Ellis, Bella Coola Grizzly Tours; Miriam Schilling, Xatśūll Heritage Village; Anton Forster, Danfor

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Sunday morn-ing sessions included Dean McKinley, eco-nomic development director for Northern Development Initiative Trust, and Destination


Notice of Holiday Hours of Operation

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District offi ce located in Kamloops will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2015 through to January 3, 2016 inclusive, re-opening on January 4, 2016.

The TNRD would also like to advise of the following holiday closures:

All TNRD Libraries will be closed on December 25th, 26th and January 1st. Please visit www.tnrdlib.ca to see the hours of operation for your local library branch and the Bookmobile.

The Clinton, Eagan Lake, Loon Lake and 70 Mile House solid waste facilities will be closed on December 25th & 26th and on January 1st. Please visit the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca for regular hours of operation for these facilities.

In the event of an emergency at a TNRD utility system (Loon Lake water system) during the offi ce closure, please call (250) 318-7515.

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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association president Pat Corbett presented a speaker’s gift, donated by Pioneer Log Homes of B.C., to Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, centre, as CCCTA chief executive officer Amy Thacker looked on at the CCCTA annual general meeting in Quesnel.

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Continued on A23


New Years Eve Bullarama An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund

December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C.Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free

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hot water through pipes installed under the driveway, which will heat it during the winter months. This heating system works best when continuously left on, which means extra energy costs.Landscaping: If your melting snow is consistently pooling in one area, no matter where you pile it, landscaping your property to redirect it may be the solution. For example, if your home’s downspout is directed towards a walkway, which constantly freezes over when it gets cold, you may need to purchase a downspout extension to redirect the runoff. In some cases, you may need to landscape your property so any runoff � ows underneath the walkway.

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BC’s manager of market-ing co-op programs Kim Hood Dean lead with teaming up to provide a grant writing work-shop that was aimed at helping stakeholders successfully apply for project funding through Destination BC’s new co-op marketing part-nership program.

Jody Wall delivered a hands-on session that focused on maximiz-ing participants Google business listing and improving their Google ranking.

Clinton will host the 2016 CCCTA Tourism Summit, Oct. 26-28, 2016.

2015 Tourism AwardsAnnually the region

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leaders during an indus-try awards segment.

This year’s impressive list of winners includes:

• Outside of the Box Award, Fort Berens Winery for its Winemaker’s Bootcamp;

• Best Tourism Marketing Initiative, Barkerville Brewing Company for its unique partnership market-ing the “Mucho Oro” campaign with the royal BC Museum and Barkerville Historic Town; and

• Digital Marketing Excellence, Fort Berens Winery for its substan-tial digital marketing effort to improve its website’s effectiveness, as well as implement-ing new engaging best practices across multiple social media channels.

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The holidays can be a fun, joyful time for families, but can also add to stress levels, affect depression and be chal-lenging for people with mental health issues and substance use concerns.

It’s easy and normal to feel overwhelmed at this time of year, with the extra pressures of holiday celebrations, family time and gift-giving, so it’s important to make mental health a priority. With all these competing demands on personal time, what can you do if you or a loved one needs a little extra support this holiday season?

There are a variety of mental health and substance use services

and supports available throughout the prov-ince for adults and youth. These supports are easy to access, and the people on the other end of the phone are always ready to listen and help.

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“It happens a lot,” says Martha Jane Lewis, executive director of the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support.

“Most abuse of seniors takes the form of finan-cial abuse. And when it comes from a fam-ily member or close personal friend, it’s emo-tional abuse as well, and it’s very painful.”

Lewis says it happens all the time, with people applying pressure in a variety of ways.

“Sometimes younger people will tell their par-ents that unless they do what’s being asked, they won’t see their grand-children again. Or if a son or daughter is a par-ent’s primary contact, the parent will often let the abuse continue rath-er than risk having that contact cut off.”

The abuse happens, says Lewis, for many reasons.

“A lot of younger people have a sense of entitlement, and feel that as it’s going to be theirs one day, it’s OK. Or they tell themselves that older people don’t need as much money to live on.”

The number 1 finan-cial abuse scenario is when an older adult is pressured to “lend” money to a son or daughter who is in financial difficulty. In many cases, the young-er person never intends to repay the “loan,”

which can leave parents in financial distress.

“This is far and away the most common financial abuse we see. The older adult eventu-ally gives in to the guilt, which can involve part-ing with their entire life savings.

“It’s understandable to want to help your chil-dren, but older adults have to just say no.”

Joint bank accounts are another way in which the elderly are financially abused, Smith explains.

A son or daughter will have their name added to an account, often tell-ing the parent involved that they’ll look after the statements, she says, adding in the meantime, the account is quietly drained of money.

Residences are anoth-er source of contention. Lewis advises older homeowners to keep their house in their own name, and not to give title to their children.

“In the last few months we’ve dealt with three cases of men sign-ing their houses over to their sons, only to have the sons kick them out a short time later.”

Another case involved an elderly couple who paid their son tens of thousands of dollars toward reno-

vating space at the son’s house for the parents to move into. A few months later the son was verbally abusive to both parents and told them to leave.

Older adults, who have been financially abused by loved ones, do nothing, Lewis explains.

“They’re embarrassed, or it’s too painful for them.”

Many also feel that because they often have nothing in writing, they’re unlikely to be successful if the matter goes to court, but Lewis says this isn’t the case.

“Unless there’s a clear indication – a letter saying ‘Here’s a million dollars I’d like to give you’ – that it’s a gift, the courts will say it’s a loan, and that it must be paid back.”

In the case of the par-ents ordered to leave their son’s house after paying for renovations, Lewis says there was an unwritten contract.

“When arrangements go sideways, there are often ways to get money back, or regain own-ership of a house. For instance, bank state-ments will show where money went, and can be used as evidence.”

More fallout from the financial abuse is the way it can split families

apart, she explains.“If one child gets their

name on the title of their parents’ house, it can leave their siblings with nothing when their par-ents die. The same thing happens when a child with joint bank account access drains the funds from it.”

The result pits siblings against each other, often in court, where legal fees can eat up any money that is being fought for, Lewis notes.

Another result is par-ents and siblings cutting themselves off from the abuser, resulting in con-siderable pain.

One man who was financially taken advan-tage of by a child said that he’s suffered for more than a year over how he was treated, she explains.

“I don’t know what he [the son] thinks he’s gained from it. The rest of the family has cut him off entirely.”

The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to protect-ing the legal rights of older adults, increas-ing access to justice for older adults, informing the public about elder abuse, and providing supportive programs for older adults who have been abused.

The BCCEAS has a toll free number avail-able from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Older adults who have been abused – financial-ly or otherwise – can call 1-866-437-1940 for advice, or to speak with a victim service worker who can listen and offer support.

Lewis urges anyone who has concerns that an older adult is being abused, neglected, or self-neglected to report the situation to a desig-

nated agency responder, part of each of the prov-ince’s health authorities. The report is confiden-tial, and once received means that a responder will visit the older adult in question to check on their health and safety.

In 100 Mile the number to call is 250-395-7676.

Ultimately, says Lewis, the best defence older adults have against becoming vic-tims of financial abuse is to say no.

“If you decide to pro-ceed, put it all in writing: when and how the money will be repaid, and at what interest rate.

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“This project rep-resents what can be accomplished when we work together with a regional vision.”

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nizations, businesses and individuals have been working together – sharing the common goal to rebuild the Cariboo’s reputation as a vibrant and safe place to visit.

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Obituaries

It is with saddened hearts we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Allen Matwick. Ray was born in Dundee, Scotland. At the age of 9, Ray came to Canada travelling all by himself on the R.M.S.

Aquitania to Halifax and continuing on by train to Vancouver. In the early � fties, his family moved to Ocean Falls where he lived before enrolling in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1955.

He returned back to Ocean Falls where he worked in different positions in the mill. In 1978, he moved to 100 Mile House. Ray was very active with the cadets, working at the Northern Region Headquarters, Yellowknife, NWT and was Commanding Of� cer at Cadet Camp Whitehorse.

He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel CD. Over the years Ray was active with the Royal Canadian Legion, was a member of the Masonic Mt. Begbie Lodge No. 183 and the Big Country Shrine Club #50. Ray’s many interests included soccer, judo, photography, listening to music, and over the last few years his favourite hobby was spending time on the computer. We will miss his many emails and his computer expertise.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Marie, of 30 years, his children Linda (Jack), Frank, Ellen (Karle); brothers Steve (Kathy), Alex, Kenn (Bonnie) and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by mother-in-law Clara Wolfe, sisters-in-law Glenda (Don), Donna (Phil), brother-in-law Roger(Terry) and numerous nieces and nephews. His furry friends Zanna and Oakley will also miss him dearly.

As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so, may send donations in memory of Ray to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday,January 9, 2016 at 2 PM at the 100 Mile House Community Hall.

We will miss you Ray! You were a loving and giving gentleman.

MATWICKRaymond Allen July 3, 1938 - Dec. 8, 2015

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Don passed away peacefully at home with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter at his side, after a short battle with cancer.

Don was born in Victoria, BC where he worked as a truck driver and later became a commercial � sherman along side his wife.

Don has left behind his wife, Bev, of 62 years, his daughters; Debbie (Dave) Anderson and Karen Alexander, his son Wayne (Lesley) Alexander, his grandchildren; Deanna (Nathan) Valcourt, Ryan (Lindsay) Alexander, Travis Alexander and Kristie Anderson as well as his � ve great grandchildren.

There will be no formal funeral service held at Don’s request.

Our family would like to thank Kristen Carmont, the awesome girls in home support and Dr. Lapin for all their help and support.

Don will always be remembered as a stong man with a big heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

ALEXANDERDonald R.

March 25, 1930 ~ Dec. 5, 2015

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Don’t tell me that I will survive,How I will surely grow.

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Don’t tell me how my grief will pass,That I will soon be free.

Accept me in my ups and downs.I need someone to share.

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It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone.For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

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More than 1,000 peo-ple came through this year’s Winter Arts and Crafts Fair in 100 Mile House, and co-organizer Barbara Hooper was thrilled by the atten-dance.

“I’m really happy the fair started when so many other events took place,” she says. “A huge number of people poured in after the Santa Claus Parade.”

The event is the 100 Mile House and District Arts Council’s major fundraiser, with the money going to local arts groups. The Arts Council also funds three $500 scholarships for Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) students, for excellence in the literary, visual, and performing arts.

Hooper is grate-ful for the help of four PSO students – Shayla Mailhot, Kayla Cumiskey, Brooke Huggins and Emmett Collens – who were there for much of Nov. 20 to help set up and decorate.

The most unique display was Betty and Brian Thomas’s metal art booth. Mayor Mitch Campsall did the judg-ing, and Hooper says he looks forward to that every year.

Photographer Monika Patterson took pictures with Santa (Graham Allison), although St. Nick wasn’t there dur-ing the parade, Hooper explains.

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The program helps fund renovations, expansions and rehabilitations to existing infrastructure, with a goal of providing community and cultural benefits for the public.

We have been renovating

the centre for eight years, says RLDRC president Wendy Chase.

“This federal support will allow us to finalize this rejuvenation and modern-ization, so we will have a first class community centre for our residents. What a great way of celebrating both the completion of the Interlakes Community Centre [ICC] and Canada’s 150th anniver-sary of Confederation.”

RLDRC treasurer Gyl Connaty says the Canada

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She adds as they have been able to get capital fund-ing, they have completed the next renovation project in the hall.

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One part of the fund-ing covers the purchase and installation of a cup-board to hold double wall ovens, an eight-foot pantry cupboard for dry food stor-age, a stainless steel counter for the four-burner propane cook-top stove and a three-

foot griddle.The other part of the

funding will go towards the installation of an acousti-cal room divider that will divide the main hall from the smaller meeting room, which is currently not a meeting room.

“We don’t get to spend the money until April 1, 2016. We’ll have a huge celebration at the hall on July 1, 2017, so we’ll be celebrating Canada Day and the completion of the hall.”

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Not many people born in the 20th century

can claim to have created a town out of nothing, but Henry Block, who died in October at the age of 89, is one of them.

A true visionary, he not only put the town of 108 Mile Ranch on the map, he built it from the ground up.

It was in 1969 when Block Brothers Realty – the company established by Henry and his broth-

er, Arthur, – purchased just under 28,000 acres of what had been the Monical Ranch, north of 100 Mile House. Henry’s vision was to create a “destination resort,” many years before such a thing became common: a place where recreation facilities and residential properties went hand-in-hand.

However, Henry’s vision went further than that.

He proposed leav-ing some 80 per cent of the land untouched, according to Pat Corbett, current chair of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Tourism Association, and project manager for Henry Block from 1972-79.

“Henry’s idea was that people could buy lots at 108 Mile and still have more than 20,000 acres of untouched land to roam in,” Corbett says. “That was the dream.”

Block’s destination resort began to take shape soon after the land was purchased, with the build-ing of an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, swim-ming pool, restaurant and lounge, and a 20-room lodge, which were com-

pleted by 1972.An airstrip allowed

planes full of potential buyers to land and tour the property, with Corbett’s wife, Juanita, one of the greeters.

“She’d receive people as they came down the ramp and show them around the property. Hopefully, you’d buy a lot before you got back on the plane,” Corbett says with a laugh.

The first of five planned phases saw 1,450 lots go up for sale; a very large devel-opment even by today’s standards, says Corbett.

Twenty-five miles of roads were built in what he calls a “massive” project, and in 1975, there was a major push to create 200 miles of cross-country ski trails on the property,

Block realized, however, that the new community needed more than just houses and recreational facilities to be sustainable. He donated land to School District #27 with the con-dition it built a school at 108 Mile, which made it “easy for the district to make that decision,” says Corbett.

Henry Block’s vision created the 108 Mile Ranch

Henry Block and his wife, Laura, enjoyed their time together as they watched Henry’s vision of a “destination resort” grow into the dynamic 108 Mile Ranch it is today.

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The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is asking residents of the Southern Interior to “take a one night stand against cancer."

This campaign encourages peo-ple to cover the cost of a one night stay at the CCS’s Southern Interior Rotary Lodge for someone fighting cancer.

The society’s campaign allows peo-ple in the Southern Interior to pay it forward. Through the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge, the CCS helps alleviate the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis.

The CCS subsidizes the full cost of a night at the lodge, so that guests only need to pay $5 per night, plus applicable taxes. For qualifying cli-ents, the fee is covered through the society’s Financial Support Program.

From Oct. 31, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2015, residents from the Thompson-Nicola region have stayed 3,494 nights at the lodge. 100 Mile House residents account for 426 of these nights.

The average stay at the lodge is about six nights, but often, stays can extend three to six weeks. That’s a long time to be away from home.

The CCS is encouraging everyone to let the giving season begin. To support this initiative, visit cancer.ca/takeastand, drop into your local Cancer Society office, or mail your donation to Take A Stand, Canadian Cancer Society; #214-141 Victoria Street, Kamloops; B.C.; V2C 1Z5.

For more information, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934).

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The Youth Zone will be open special holiday hours over Christmas break! Join us Dec. 21-23, from 1-4p.m.

• Dec. 17 – 100 Mile House Elementary School is having its Christmas Concert in the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School gymna-sium, starting at 7 p.m.

• Dec. 17 – The Horse Lake Elementary School is having its Christmas Concert in the gymnasium, starting at 6:30 p.m.

• Dec. 17 – The Mile 108 Elementary School is having it Christmas Concert in the gymna-sium, starting at 6:30.

• Dec. 18 – The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute is holding its Christmas Bake Sale at the Cariboo Mall, starting at 10 a.m.

• Dec. 18 – The Solid Rock Cafe’ – at The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr., 108 Mile Ranch on the church grounds – is hosting a Christmas special. There will be live music, including country, bluegrass, and gospel. It’s a great atmosphere and there is no admission fee. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and music starts a 7 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846.

• Dec. 18 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Revelstoke Grizzlies at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, starting at 7 p.m.

• 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. Proceeds from the bake sale will be dedi-cated 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. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and live auction at 7:30. Tickets will be available soon.

• Dec. 19 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Grizzlies for the second night of a back-to-back tilt at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

• Dec. 20 – Lake Of The Woods Bible Camp is hosting its inaugural free Christmas Tidings event at the camp, starting at 6:30 p.m. The family event includes carols, bonfires, hot cider, and cocoa, with skating and sledding (weather permitting). For more information, call 250-791-5502; directions to the camp are at www.lakeofthetrees.com.

• 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 clas-sic Christmas movie with family and friends.

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

• Feb. 13 – The 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be held at Martin Exeter Hall, with two shows: 2 and 7 p.m., featuring Alan Moberg, Bernadette Ducharme, Wesley Hardisty and Frank Gleeson. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Work n Play, PMT Chartered Accountants and 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply.

?Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and

cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be includ-ed, call 250-395-2219 at least one

week before the event.

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Shelly Joyner - 250-395-9303Operations Manager

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Thanks to the Province of BC for our funding

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this Holiday Season? Bright Red Bookshelves and Books for Babies

are CCPL programs that are made possible with several community partners.

Every month CCPL gives out over 350 books. Children love to be read to by their parents.

If you would like to learn more about these programs, make a book donation or volunteer

please email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.


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Block also donat-ed land for a fire hall and purchased the fire department’s first truck, and personally fund-ed construction of a church to a large extent.

In November 1973, phase 2 of the project was given approval, after confusion as to whether development was permitted under the new Environment and Land Use Act was cleared up.

However, it was not

long before the pro-vincial government decreed that major por-tions of the 108 Mile property fell under

the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Corbett remembers the day it came to a screeching halt very clearly.

He was out in the field doing surveys for the new lots when he received a call over his unsecured mobile radio phone. It was Block, who asked Corbett to go to the office and call him on a secure line.

“He said the plan was dead, and I was to tell everyone to take the day off and that they

wouldn’t be returning.”Work on phase 2

stopped that day, and Block's grand plan for 108 Mile Ranch was destined to never be

fulfilled. Corbett acknowl-

edges the legacy Block managed to create at 108 Mile, as does Neil Duncan, who pur-

chased two lots there in 1971 and has used them as a base since 1978.

“If it hadn’t been for Henry Block, no one would be living in 108

Mile,” Duncan says.“I have a great deal

of admiration for, and gratitude to, him. His vision turned into a reality.”


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The B.C. Liberal government has bud-geted $3 million for a research project to explore the benefits of “parent coaching intervention” for infants and toddlers who show early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The project will fol-low about 70 children

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These are your neighbours, and they help ensure the Free Press offers regional coverage of the communities in the South Cariboo. Their names and contact numbers are published alongside their columns so call them when you have news, important information about upcoming events or neat stories to share with your community.

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This message sponsored by these community-minded businesses:

Don’t give someone NEW WHEELS

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This year, the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) church, which is located on Telqua Drive in the 108 Mile Ranch, will be holding two Christmas Eve Services – at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. CCLF welcomes everyone, so bring a friend.

If you are also inter-ested in being baptized in the new year, contact Pastor Rick Barker at the church office at 250-791-5532.

Christmas lightsThis year, the festive

lights will be judged by the general public.

It would be great if you could take a self-guided tour around the Mile 108 Ranch and judge for yourself or as a group who you feel has the best Christmas lighting.

Just remember to get the address of the location and pass it on to Ingrid Meyer at 250-791-5663 or 250-609-4094. All requests

to be in by Jan. 16, 2016.

BingoThe 108 Mile Ranch

Lions will be holding its next Bingo games on Jan. 22 and Feb. 26.

Games are held at the 108 Mile Community Hall with doors open at 6 p.m. and games start-ing at 7. Come and have some fun.


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To be a Health Star, please donate to:Bag 399, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 or drop off at the

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donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian

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Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes

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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 Childrencan 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 offat 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, contactPete Penner at250-791-6302

Donations may be sent to100 Mile House Mural

Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C.

V0K 2E3

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

O III

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 AdvisorCariboo Regional District, Suite D, 180 N. Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4

Phone: (250)392-3351 Fax: (250)392-2812 Email: [email protected]

For further detail on this week’sjob postings get in touch with us.

COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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

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EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

AUTOMOTIVE

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

LEGAL NOTICES

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Big CountryStorage Terminal Ltd.

250-395-2447Across from

Ogden Sr. Sec. School

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

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250-395-2311982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

KINGSGATEEXCAVATINGLARGE EQUIPMENT FLEET

to handle most jobs• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing

• Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements

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• Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30• Outside Storage

• 7 days/week keypad gate access• Monitored and Alarmed

PH: 250-395-2512 [email protected]

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)

250-395-0462

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE500-10,000 sq. ft.

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

Call Maureen at

L & A Development Corp.

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

Services

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 250-395-4646

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pmHealth Centre (behind hospi-tal) 555 Cedar AvenueMonday: 12 noon61 Dogwood AvenueTuesday: 8 pm United Church43 Dogwood AvenueThursday: 7:30 pm108 Mile Community Centre4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance)Friday: 7:00 pmCommunity Church at4855 Timothy Lake RoadLac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alco-hol or wanting to support those struggling are wel-come to attend. For more information call:250-395-4646 250-395-6154250-644-6524 250-706-7266250-791-5286

Maintenance Services

SNOW PLOWING. (drive-ways) 250-791-9265 ask for Vic.

PlumbingFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round &

large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings.

Deliveries available (250)398-2805

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

Est. 1997Hand crafted urns

complete withname plate.

250-395-3330Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

Naturally raised grass fed beef for sale. Call Windy Creek Farm 250-296-3256 or 250-267-8476 to order.

FurnitureUSED 5 STAR HOTEL FURNI-TURE - BY THE PIECE..One of Vancouvers 5 Star Hotels is reno-vating their rooms making available a great selection of high end fur-nishings. By 1 piece or buy multi-ples: Queen Headboard & Frame $50 / King Headboard & Frame $60 / Upholstered Arm Chair(multiple colors) $49 / Desk $99 / Dresser $79 / Bedside Table $69 / Pedestal Table $69/ Ottoman $29 / Benches $29 / Brass Lamp $19 / Vanity Mir-ror $39 / Framed Picture $9 . Call 604-371-1190, email [email protected] or www.acti-veauctionmart.com

Misc. for SalePIANO, Steigerman, recently tuned inspected and cleaned. Very good condition and tone quality. $1400. 250-395-6185

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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.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

Get the best price for your SILVER COINS

Call for app’t Mon - Fri S.C. Business Ctr. 100 Mile House

250-644-4422

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

Real Estate

Real Estate

100 MILE, SENIORS GAR-DEN, 55+, 2 bdrm, Level en-try, 5 appliances, back yard, metal shed $105,900. Picture at Craigslist or Kijiji (Cariboo). Ph: 604-807-6963, e-mail: [email protected]

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.

Townhouses

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH

ASSOCIATIONSouth 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 lo-cated 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 bed-room units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verifi cation upon application.This project is spon-sored by the Cana-dian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Manage-ment Commission.For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent100 MILE, 1 BDRM apt. locat-ed above store on Hwy. 97. $595/mo. plus hydro. NS. NP. Working person. Call Dave 250-395-3106 or after 6pm 250-395-2069.

CARIBOO GARDENSClean, large, bright

1&2 bedroomsSeniors Welcome

For reliable service call Penny

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

Commercial/Industrial

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rose-wood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-530-4224.

Food Products Food Products

Rentals

100 MILE. Nice 3 bdrm duplex in town. N/S, N/P, refs. req. $950/mon. Avail. now. 250-395-3658

3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.

Homes for Rent108 MILE Lakeside 2 bdrm, A-frame home with loft overlook-ing 108 Lake, W/D, $900/mo. Avail Jan 1 [email protected] or 1-604-754-1547

StorageSHERIDAN LAKE area Large 22 x 26 Storage/Garage - good for large vehicle/boat. $150/mo. 250-395-0221

Rentals

Apt/Condos for Sale

Duplex/4 PlexTherapy Groups Food Products Duplex / 4 Plex Suites, LowerSHERIDAN LAKE, 1300 sq ft basement, furnished or unfur-nished $700/mo 250-395-0221

Townhouses

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

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More than 1.5 million Canadian

families are in need of affordable

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FightBack.Volunteeryour time,energy andskills today.

The holiday sea-son is approaching quickly, and with it typically comes many

positive thoughts and memories.

Unfortunately, how-ever, the holiday season is also a time where preventable residential fires are on the rise.

The Canada Safety Council is reminding all Canadians that fire safety should be espe-cially paramount in their minds as part of their holiday planning.

During the holiday season, the fireplace in a home is not only a

source of warmth but also a centrepiece for gatherings with fam-ily and friends. Like any home appliance, it should be safe, properly maintained, and good for the environment – inside and out.

Ensure the area around the fireplace is free of debris. Debris, such as holiday deco-rations and wrapping paper, can cause a fire if they are too close to the fireplace.

Fire is often a central element of holiday cel-ebrations, specifically surrounding fireplac-es and candles. Open flames can be the cata-lyst to many problems if not tended to prop-erly:

• Do not leave open flames, including can-dles and fireplaces, unattended or smoul-dering.

• Use a screen in front of your fireplace to avoid having sparks or embers flying your way.

• Do not burn wrap-ping paper in the fireplace. Because of the way it is treated, it burns quickly and intensely which could result in a flash fire.

• Keep candles away from flammable items such as curtains and trees, and ensure your candles stay on a stable, level surface.

• Where possible, use battery-powered can-dles to avoid the risk of an open flame entirely.

Cooking often accompanies the holi-day season as families prepare special meals to mark the occasion. Be sure never to leave your cooking unattend-ed, as this is the leading cause of kitchen fires. Use a timer to act as a reminder that the oven is on.

Should fire catch, never turn on the over-head fan – it could spread the flames. Immediately call the fire

department and leave your home if the fire can’t be put out quickly.

Ensure your home is safe from fire this holi-day season by following these tips:

• If you’re buying a real Christmas tree, be cautioned that dry trees are a fire hazard. Check the tree is fresh by tap-ping it on the ground – if needles fall, it’s an indicator that the tree is too dry.

• For artificial trees, make sure yours is marked as “fire-resis-tant” and bears the Canadian Standards Association label.

• Trees, artificial or real, should be kept away from heat sources, including heat regis-ters, fireplaces and floor heaters.

• Metallic tree dec-orations should be avoided as well, since they could make con-tact with defective light wiring and become a shock hazard.

• When leaving your home – even for a short period of time – be sure to unplug lights.

It’s worth remember-ing that although the holiday season offers more potential fire haz-ards, unexpected blazes don’t wait until the holi-days to strike. Be sure that your smoke alarms are functional all year round. You should have one per level of your house, and replace the batteries twice a year.


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The Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) has declared multiple properties as surplus and is offering them for sale. Instructions on how to place a bid and further details on each property can be found on the School District website: www.sd27.bc.ca.

Bid Deadline: 18 January 2016, 12:00 pm.For full details: W: www.sd27.bc.ca P: 250.398.3833 E: [email protected] District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 350 N. 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC

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SchoolCIVIC: 5282 Canim-Hendrix Road,

100 Mile House, BC$120,000

Deka Lake(Teacherage Site)

CIVIC: 4084 Mahood Lake Rd.,100 Mile House, BC

$85,000

Glencoe(Old Soda Creek Rd)

CIVIC: Lot A, West Fraser Rd.,Williams Lake, BC

$30,000

Kwaleen Elementary School

CIVIC: 1727 South Lakeside Drive,Williams Lake, BC

$270,000

Poplar Grove CIVIC: Lot 1 Chezacut Rd., Redstone, BC $30,000

Sharpe Lake CIVIC: Lot 1 Sharpe Lake Rd.,70 Mile House, BC

$35,000

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Cost effective storage solutions for personal and business use.

• Units from 25sq.ft. to 360sq.ft.• 10ft ceilings • Outside Storage

• 24/7/365 Electronic Gate Access• Fully Fenced • Safe/Secure

250-395-2443 • [email protected] Sollows Cres. (off Exeter Rd.), 100 Mile House

Exeter Station Rd.

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PACKING SUPPLIES AVAILABLE

MERIDIAN SELF STORAGE LTD.

LicensedResidential BuilderCustom Homes • Remodeling



• Ralf Baechmann •

Are you puppy training, moving, starting a fi re, etc?

PAPER BUNDLES

are the perfect thing!

Available at our offi ce.

SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD.• CONCRETE/GRAVEL •

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250-395-3088Located off Exeter Rd.Past Tim-Br Mart on McDermid Rd.100 Mile House, BC

MSR

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We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs& Carpet Cleaner Rentals

NOW FEATURING:Purifi ed ICE & Watkins Products

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and fl yer advertising!

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

#3 - 536 Horse Lake Rd.Uptown Plaza,100 Mile House

[email protected] Dopf

Consultation in English/German

The Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) has declared multiple properties as surplus and is offering them for sale. Instructions on how to place a bid and further details on each property can be found on the School District website: www.sd27.bc.ca.

Bid Deadline: 18 January 2016, 12:00 pm.For full details: W: www.sd27.bc.ca P: 250.398.3833 E: [email protected] District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 350 N. 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC

Site Know As Location Min BidBuffalo Creek

SchoolCIVIC: 5282 Canim-Hendrix Road,

100 Mile House, BC$120,000

Deka Lake(Teacherage Site)

CIVIC: 4084 Mahood Lake Rd.,100 Mile House, BC

$85,000

Glencoe(Old Soda Creek Rd)

CIVIC: Lot A, West Fraser Rd.,Williams Lake, BC

$30,000

Kwaleen Elementary School

CIVIC: 1727 South Lakeside Drive,Williams Lake, BC

$270,000

Poplar Grove CIVIC: Lot 1 Chezacut Rd., Redstone, BC $30,000

Sharpe Lake CIVIC: Lot 1 Sharpe Lake Rd.,70 Mile House, BC

$35,000

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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 MILEq 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 on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Leah at 250-395-4914 or Tina at 778-482-4487.

100 MILEq Daddy and Me

Playgroup is for dads, uncles and grandfathers with children newborn up to six years of age. It promotes the importance of fathers in parenting children. It is held on the last Saturday of the month, 9-11 a.m. January through June. Call 250-395-5155 for date and location information.

FOREST GROVEq The Royal

Canadian Legion Forest Grove Branch 261 holds crib Thursdays at 8 p.m., darts every Saturday at 3 p.m., and a meat draw every Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m.

LAC LA HACHEq The Lac la

Hache TOPS chapter 5282 co-ed weight-loss support group meets Wednesdays from 8:30-10 a.m. at 3830 Emerald Cres. Information: Hetty (250-396-4253) or Judy (250-396-7298).

INTERLAKESq Bridge Lake Photo

Group meets at the Interlakes Community Centre on first and third Thursdays at 7 p.m. until today (Dec. 17). Drop-in fee $2 members and $3 non-members. Everyone welcome. Information: 250-593-9376.

100 MILEq StrongStart at 100

Mile House Elementary School Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and dinners on Thursday, 4-7 p.m. Free, drop-in and play when school is in session. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call the school at 250-395-2258; for days, text Tammy at 250-395-5321; for dinners, text or call Elke at 250-706-2481.

100 MILEq The 100 Mile

House & District Women’s Centre is partnering with the Legal Services

Society to provide free 30-minute information appointments at the South Cariboo Business Centre (475 Birch Ave.) on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. LSS community partner Ken Tassell is an advocate (not a lawyer) who can help people access legal aid services. Appointment: 250-395-4093.

100 MILEq The 100 Mile

House & District Garden Club meets the fourth Saturday of the month, except for July, August and December. New members welcome. Information: Debbie (250-791-6472) or Francis (250-397-2429).

100 MILEq The South

Cariboo Food Security Committee is looking for non-perishable donations. For drop-off information: Debbra at CFEC (250-395-5155), Loaves & Fishes (250-

395-2708), Women’s Centre (250-395-4093), Food Bank (250-395-3923).

100 MILEq The Creekside

Seniors Activity Centre schedule of daily/weekly events is as

follows: Pool – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.; Senior exercise – Monday 10:30 a.m.; Carpet Bowling – Monday and Wednesday 12:45 p.m.; Crib – Tuesday 12:45 p.m.; Bridge – Friday 12:45 p.m. Square Dancing, Tai Chi or shuffleboard are available. 50-plus. For more information call 250-395-3919 or 250-395-3346.

FOREST GROVEq The Royal

Canadian Legion Forest Grove Branch 261 holds crib Thursdays at 8 p.m., darts every Saturday at 3 p.m., and a meat draw every Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m.

LAC LA HACHEq The Lac la Hache

TOPS chapter 5282 co-ed weight-loss support group meets Wednesdays from 8:30-10 a.m. at 3830 Emerald Cres. For more information please call Hetty (250-396-4253) or Judy (250-396-7298).


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THERE’S A CRISIS IN THE SOUTH CARIBOOLocal community support groups have put out a plea for food and � nancial 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:

LOAVES AND FISHES250-395-2708

100 MILE HOUSE FOOD BANK SOCIETY

250-395-3923

100 MILE HOUSE & DISTRICT WOMEN’S CENTRE

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CARIBOO FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTRE

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This locket was found on the ground outside of Donex Pharmacy & Department Store in 100 Mile House a couple of months ago. If you own it or know someone who owns it, the locket can be retrieved at the Country 840 office at #3-407 Alder Ave. For more information, call 250-395-3848.

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