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April 05, 2013 edition of the 100 Mile House Free PressTRANSCRIPT
Vol. 7 No. 25 • free distributioN throughout the south Cariboo • aPriL 5, 2013
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Cruising the neighbourhood in their wagon on March 27 was a fine spring outing for brothers, Adam, left, and Noah Salaymeh, with muscle power provided by their dad, Basem Salaymeh. More and more people are heading outdoors with the warm, sunny weather experienced lately.
STEP ON THE GAS
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By Tom FletcherBlack Press
Talking and texting behind the wheel continues to be a major road safety problem, but Attorney General Shirley Bond has rejected raising fines or taking away mobile phones to deal with the problem.
The tough new measures were sug-gested last week by Victoria Police Chief Jamie Graham, after an enforce-ment blitz by British Columbia police forces resulted in about 6,000 tickets being issued in February.
Graham, chair of the B.C. Association of Police Chiefs’ traffic safety committee, suggested police should also have the authority to seize a phone for 24 hours for a first offence, and for several days for repeat offences.
Graham also referred to $350 fines available for other traffic safety viola-tions. The current fine for mobile phone use while driving is $167.
“I’m certainly not considering the seizure of cell phones,” Bond said recently. “I am concerned, though, that we continue to see distracted driving in the province.”
Bond added taking away cell phones would create privacy prob-lems, and she is also not convinced increasing fines would have the desired effect.
“It’s not unlike seat belts. It took a long time for people in our province to make that a normal habit.”
B.C. imposed new Motor Vehicle Act regulations against using hand-held mobile devices in January 2010. The rules allow phones to be used with a headset and a single-button function to make calls.
Seizing drivers’ phones rejected
With new regulations now in place, families are reminded they need to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) to access the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings
Grant (BCTESG). All British Columbia
children with an RESP and born on or after Jan. 1, 2007 are entitled to receive the BCTESG. To access the grant, fami-lies must open an RESP
before the child turns seven years old (or by Feb. 28, 2014, for chil-dren born in January or February 2007).
No matching or addi-tional contributions are required. Many finan-cial institutions do not charge fees to open an RESP or require mini-mum contributions and balances, so it costs nothing to access the BCTESG.
In addition to $1,200 from the province, families can also access similar RESP savings grants from the federal
government. Invested in an RESP,
the $1,200 grant will grow over time, mak-ing it easier for B.C.’s children to pursue the careers of their choice.
Having an RESP in place also makes it easi-er for grandparents and other family members to help the child save money for the future.
Information about RESPs, including tips on starting an RESP and education savings grants from the federal government, is available at www.canlearn.ca.
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As the tax filing deadline approaches, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reminds Canadians with low or fixed incomes that vol-unteers are available in the community to assist with the preparation of tax returns.
Each year, through its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, the CRA links with community organiza-tions to train volunteers to complete basic tax returns. The commu-nity organizations hold tax-preparation clinics where the volunteers donate their time to help people with sim-ple-tax filing situations complete their income tax and benefit returns, free of charge.
Last year, in British Columbia and the Yukon, 2,786 volun-teers helped prepare 88,331 income tax returns. Through the dedication of these vol-unteers, thousands of Canadians understood and met their tax obli-gations and continued to receive their tax cred-its and benefits on time.
To determine if you are eligible for this ser-vice call the CRA toll
free at 1-800-959-8281, or visit www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer for a com-plete listing of volunteer tax preparation clinic locations.
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Clip this coupon and bring it to South Cariboo Theatre for a $1.00 discount on the admission price. Coupon must be original and must be for current movie playing. Photocopies not accepted.
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Jim CarreyWhen the President is kidnapped by a terrorist who seizes control of the White House, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning � nds himself trapped within the building. As the national se-curity team rushes to respond, they must rely on Banning’s insider knowledge to save the President and prevent an even greater catastrophe.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 thru THURSDAY, APRIL 11
Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and An-ton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the duo’s great-est deception is their public friendship, while secretly they’ve grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat com-petition from guerilla
street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult follow-ing surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show looks stale. But there’s still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act -- both onstage and off -- if Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the � rst place.
• Comedy • Rating: PG • Length: 1:40• Action thriller • Rating: 14A - Parents: Violence,
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Monday to Saturday
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Lac la Hache PAC Fundraiser
END OF THE YEAR TRIPFOR OUR CHILDREN
Dinner AuctionSaturday, April 6Lac la Hache Community Hall
Doors open at 5:00pm • Dinner at 6:00pm
Tickets available: Pink Tree Thrift Store, 100 Mile HouseLac la Hache Food Mart & Hungry Bear Restaurant
$8 per person • $15 per couple • $30 family of 4 or more
Pick of the House Draw:Purchase a $10.00 ticket and before the auction starts there will be a draw winner to choose an item from either the live or silent auction items.
For more informationand tickets
call Jennifer 250-396-4982
LIVEAUCTION7:00pm
SILENTAUCTION 50/50
DRAWPICKof the
HOUSE DRAW
Fundraiser for Dry GradFriday, April 11, 2013Peter Skene Ogden Auditorium
7:00pm-9:30pmDoors Open 6:30pm
FASHION SHOW
PSO Graduating Class 2013 presents their
$10 per person TICkeTS AvAIlAble AT: Class Act Formals,
The log House Western Wear, Outlaw Urban Clothing Co., Chrisdyl Screen Printing,
Performance All Terrain, Didi’s, PSO and at the door.
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Come see ourmany vendors!
saturday, april 610am - 3pm
at the the 100 mile Community Hall, 100 mile House
vendors: Book your table at 250-395-4772
second-hand & sundry market
“We Care” 100 Mile District Hospice/Palliative Care Society
AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG
Monday, April 15, 20137:00 p.m.
at the united Church49 Dogwood Ave., 100 Mile House
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) con-tinues to fund projects to make roads safer in the British Columbia, including the South Cariboo.
ICBC launched the safer roads program in 1989, and since then, has invested more than $110 million in road-improve-ment projects and safety studies across B.C. In 2012, ICBC invested approximately $691,000 in the North Central region and $8 million in pro-jects and safety audits across the province.
All proposed road improvement projects are assessed based on their ability to make roads safer.
The most recent evaluation of the pro-gram concluded that overall, for every dollar invested, ICBC and its customers see a return of five times the invest-ment.
The evaluation found that two years following a project’s implementa-tion, there is on average, a 20 per cent reduc-tion in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduc-
tion in property damage crashes. Furthermore, the benefits of road improvements continue well beyond two years.
“Safe roads keep people and industry moving,” says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.
“I am happy the ICBC safer roads program is working to ensure
safety on the roads in our region.”
Safer roads projects in 100 Mile House and Clinton in 2012:
In partner-ship with the Ministry of
Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), ICBC provided $1,000 for bus pullouts – both eastbound and west-bound on Highway 24 near Machette Lake Road.
In partnership with MOTI, ICBC provided $22,400 for 91 signs, which were upgraded with diamond grade sheeting, along Horse Lake Road.
In partnership with MOTI, ICBC con-tributed $1,000 for eight chevron signs – four each direction on Highway 97 near Meadow Lake Road.
ICBC investing in safer roads in the
South Cariboo
Donna Barnett
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District of 100 Mile House
PUBLIC NOTICEThe District of 100 Mile House invites all residents to attend an open meeting to discuss the District of 100 Mile House Financial Plan for the years 2013 to 2017.The purpose of the meeting is to undertake a process of public consultation regarding the District’s Financial Plan.This meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Council Chambers located at 385 Birch Avenue (Fourth Street entrance), 100 Mile House, B.C.
South Cariboo Recreation
Proposed Change to Services and Facilities
District of
100 Mile House
Monday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 10th
Thursday, April 11th
Monday, April 22nd
All meetings to start at 6:30 p.m. with a
set presentation taking place at 7 p.m.
Lone Butte Community Hall
Forest Grove Community Hall
108 Mile Ranch Community Hall
Creekside Seniors' Centre - 100 Mile House
Public Meetings
Cariboo Regional District & District of 100 Mile elected officials and staff
will be in attendance to provide information, answer questions and get
input from South Cariboo residents regarding proposed changes to the
scope of services eligible for support through CRD taxation.
cariboord.bc.ca
facebook.com/caribooregion250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636
By Alexis BlueschkeMarch was Nutrition
Month, but really every month is nutrition month.
It is the time of year that we get our first glimpse of spring. It’s also the time I begin to contemplate garden-ing and the delicious things I will plant this year in my attempt to grown my own vegeta-bles.
Gardening dreams aside, I find this time of year very busy, as I jug-gle the time demands of work, school, pets, swim lessons and fam-ily time.
One of the best things I have done to save myself time, energy and money is plan weekly meals in advance. Ideally a monthly meal plan would be great, but even a week at a time
can work wonders. The first, and most
important, thing I do is brainstorm some meal ideas I know my family will like.
The brainstorm-ing phase can be fun. I ask friends, family and co-workers for their favourite recipes.
Once I have collected some great ideas, I go through them and see which ones will work. Sometimes I modify the recipes to suit our tastes, dietary prefer-ences, and needs.
Then I look at the week’s activities to see if there are any days are busier than others. I find it helps to use a crock pot on those days or make larger meals on the weekend in order to reheat leftovers throughout the week.
Another great
time-saving tip I have discovered is to double up at least two of the recipe ideas each week, preferably those that are family favourites and will freeze well.
Once I have my top five to seven recipes, it’s time to write out a gro-cery list. I start by taking inventory and going through my cupboard, pantry and fridge to see if there are any items on the grocery list I already
have or may need more of.
Once my list is com-plete, I chose a good time for shopping. I’ve learned this means not shopping when hungry. Having a healthy snack before I enter the store helps keep me focused on my list and reduces temptation to buy other food.
Alexis Blueschke is a registered dietitian with Interior Health.
Planning meals saves time, energy and money
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For more information, visit fortisbc.com/choice.*Chart shows gas marketers’ rates for a range of fixed terms, valid as of April 1, 2013. Marketers typically offer a variety of rates and options. Check gas marketers’ websites or call to confirm current rates.
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IT’S TIME TO THINK
108 RESORTGOLF & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
NO RATE CHANGE FOR 2013Our 2013 108 Golf Memberships will go on sale as of Thursday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby at the front desk of the 108 Resort. We are honouring all 2012 Golf Chits until the end of April 2013. Starting May 1st 2013, Golf Chits will no longer be accepted. 2013 prices are as follows:Men’s Annual Pass ...................... $800 +$40 tax = $840Ladies’ Annual Pass .................... $800 +$40 tax = $840Seniors’ Annual Pass .................. $800 +$40 tax = $840Couples’ Annual Pass .............. $1600 +$80 tax = $1680Young Guns (age 19-29) .............$500 +$25 tax = $525Juniors’ Annual Pass* ................ $150 + $8.00 tx=$158Post-Secondary Student Pass* ..... $200 +$10 tax = $210
* the Junior pass is available to anyone under the age of 19
* the post-Secondary Stu-dent pass is available to anyone 19 years of age and older who can sup-ply documents of proof that they are currently
attending university, col-lege, trade school or any
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AT THE
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A celebration of life for Laurent Trottier of Spences Bridge, BC, will be held on
April 13, 2013
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British Columbia’s first office of the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) opened its doors on Jan. 17, and Basia Ruta is the province’s first AGLG.
She was recommended by the five-member Audit Council that oversees the office. Ruta will conduct performance audits of local government operations and provide recommendations regarding economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
The opening of the office fulfils a commitment B.C. Liberal commit-ment to business groups to provide an additional level of accountability and transparency for taxpayers.
The first audits will begin by April 30. It will be up to the
AGLG to choose what local government opera-tions to focus on within the framework of the Auditor General for Local Government Act.
The AGLG will publish an annual service plan that will lay out the goals and objectives for the coming year and the following two
years. The annual service plan will
include the criteria used to determine the need for and priority of perfor-mance audits.
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Around the South Cariboo
Monika Paterson photo
The Easter Bunny made an appearance during the Easter egg hunt at Regency Chrysler in 100 Mile House on March 30. Two-year-old Moira McKee of 100 Mile appeared to enjoy the bunny’s visit in the security of grandpa Milt McKee’s arms.
Archers Al Campsall, front, and John Walker took aim during the recent Bighorn Archery Club A&W 3D Shoot at the Stan Halcro Arena.
Carole Rooney photo
Carole Rooney photo
Dave Rutledge and his one-year-old daughter, Ashlyn, enjoyed a recent Dads and Tots Nite, a free drop-in playgroup for dads, granddads and uncles to spend some quality time with their youngsters. The next session is scheduled for the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gymnasium on April 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Christa LeFlufy photo
Window shopping at fascination street Toys & Games is the best part of any stroll down Birch Avenue, according to Summer Belcher, front, Noah Holt and Kaleb Ross from the Play & Learn Childcare Centre.
Goldrush Grannies Sandi Irvine, left, and Colleen Lee sold some home baking in 108 Mall last week to raise funds for the Grandmother-to-Grandmother program, which supports African grandmothers who care for their orphaned grandchildren after their parents died from the AIDS epidemic.
Chris Nickless photo
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April is Cancer Awareness
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A day after releas-ing her government’s latest update on the BC Jobs Plan, Premier Christy Clark visited West Fraser Timber’s Williams Lake sawmill on March 22 to tout the
benefits of the plan to the Cariboo Region.
“Creating jobs requires having a plan, one that builds on strengths and capitalizes on opportunities,” Clark said. “In the Cariboo,
that means investing in the skills of our people and get-ting our lumber and our miner-als to market. I am proud to say that at the 18-month mark, our plan is working.”
Launched in September 2011, the BC Jobs Plan is gov-ernment’s strategy to grow British Columbia’s economy and create jobs. The 18-month progress report high-lights government’s
c o n t i n u e d focus on skills training and attracting for-eign trade and investment to B.C. Significant progress has already been made, with 11 of 19 tar-
gets already met at the 18-month mark, the premier added.
“The BC Jobs Plan is making a difference for people in my region and all over the province,” said Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.
“Job creation and
economic growth sup-port our families, and the Jobs Plan produces both. This is exactly the type of long-term planning families in our province need.”
Learn more about the BC Jobs Plan at www.bcjobsplan.ca.
Premier touts job plan in Cariboo
CHRISTY CLARK
Ruta says she is excit-ed to get started in this important and chal-lenging position.
“I intend to make sure the AGLG is a valuable and objec-tive resource for all of British Columbia’s local
governments, helping them provide the great-est possible value for every tax dollar they spend. Under my lead-ership, this office will be independent, accessible, fair and transparent as we carry out perfor-mance audits of local governments.”
Ruta excited about new position
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Animal lovers can put the big jar of pennies they’ve been collecting to good use this spring to help animals in need.
Select BC SPCA branches across the province will be collecting donations (pre-rolled pennies preferred) until May 31.
“Many people have a jar of coins sitting in a closet or drawer in their home,” says Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA general manager of com-munity relations. “We are so grateful to anyone who gives their pennies to help animals in their community.”
Since the Royal Canadian Mint stopped distrib-uting pennies on Feb. 4, the BC SPCA is hoping the phased out coin can make a big difference to dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters and more.
“Every penny counts. We rely solely on donations to improve the welfare of animals in British Columbia.”
100 Mile House is one of the participating SPCA branches.
Penny donations help animals in need
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Help WantedIF YOU would like to volunteer for the residents of Mill Site Lodge/Fischer Place Care Homes, then please join our auxiliary. We meet the fi rst Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Site Lodge boardroom. For info call Shelly at 250-791-9277.
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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANFull-time position. Requires FSR, TQ & Class B tickets.
Refrigeration an asset. Competitive wage.
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Therapy GroupsALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-395-4646
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, 100 Mile United Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Com-munity Centre. Saturday night fi reside family group 8pm, 100 Mile United Church. Sundays 7:30pm, south Cariboo Com-munity Health Centre,rear en-trance. 250-791-5286, 250-395-4646, 250-395-6154, 250-395-5368
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Education/TutoringARE you an adult who strug-gles to read, write or do math? Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) can help! We provide free one-to-one tutoring. Call Mary at 250-395-0404
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ContractorsCONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, fl oor-ing, fi nishing, framing, ceram-ics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ide-as. Please call Barry 250-395-4533
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CARIBOO PAINTING SER-VICES and repairs. Residen-tial and commercial. Fully in-sured. Chris 250-644-4033.
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1994 Ford F-250 4x2 Pickup With
1988 Bigfoot 9.5 ft Camper
A great combination, fantastic deal, for your camping enjoyment.
Pickup is spotless, rust-free, meticulously maintained (service invoices included). 460, auto, 410 gear differential. P/S, P/B, P/W, P/D & C/C. New OEM Ford Custom mirrors. Bigfoot camper has near-new hydraulic jacks, toilet, shower, 4-burner stove with oven, electric overhead vent fan, 3-way fridge, forced-air furnace, hot water tank. Everything works like new.
MUST SELL. Both for $9,500 or truck for $4,500 and Camper $5,500 (Fits pickups with 65 inch tailgate opening)
For more info or to view, call Helmut at250-593-2332 or 250-644-6555
CAMPER & TRUCK for SALE
FURNITURE FOR SALESOLID OAK NATURAL FINISH
32 SETS AVAILABLE EACH ROOM SOLD AS SET!
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Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0
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Please call NORM WILCOX(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay80LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652.
Excellent quality 2012 cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. and evenings. Deliveries avail. (250)398-2805.
SMALL round bales. No rain, barn stored, great horse hay. $40 each. 250-397-4126
SMALL square bales, no rain. Barn stored. Call 250-395-2291, or Cell 250-395-0886.
LivestockExotic Animal & Bird
AuctionSunday April 7, 11:30 a.m.4071 McLean Rd., QuesnelAlready consigned feeder
pigs, steel gates, chicken wire horse track.
Accepting all animals and related items.
Phone B.C. Auctions 250-992-2459 or 250-983-1239
FOR SALE: angus cross bull, 13 months old. 250-395-0623
Pet ServicesCARIBOO CANINE CENTERBasic dog obedience classes. Registration 11 am, Sat. April 6, 2013 at Centennial Park, 100 Mile. $110. Kay Gibson 250-397-2670.
PetsSPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303
The SPCA needs 2 to 3 phone volunteers to answer the emergency line. Suits retired or semi-retired individuals. Al-so, temporary foster homes needed. Please call 250-395-5303 and leave a message.
*WARNING* -Ads reading, “Free to a good home”, have the potential to attract individu-als that see your family pet as a way to make $$money through any number of unde-sirable situations; i.e. selling to animal testing labs or in the case of horses, the slaughter house. Contact the SPCA at 250-395-5303 for information on successfully placing your pet in the right kind of home. Leave a message and a volun-teer will get back to you.
YORKIEPOO PUPPIES: $875, hpyoallergenic, non-shedding, shots. 7/8 Yorkie, 1/8 Poodle. 250-791-6289. http://yorkiepoopuppies.weebly.com/ to see pictures.
Merchandise for Sale
FirearmsWANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD all split & cut from 12” to 48”. $140 per cord. Free delivery. Chris, 250-706-3043. Stacking Avail.
HEAT your entire home, do-mestic water and more with the Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Cen-tral Boiler. Dual fuel ready models available. Call Today. Cameo Plumbing & Heating (250)395-3535.
Furniture
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleCANADIAN Solar panels 230W $263 New!! limited. 250-392-7119, [email protected]
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
RUDD propane furnace. 90,000 BTU. $500. 250-395-2154.
Misc. Wanted
WE BUY GOLD & SILVER
in every form. NEW HOURS: Sat. 9am-1pm. 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House
250-395-3034
Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030
WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Real Estate
For Sale By OwnerMOBILE in 103 Trailer Park: 3 bdrm, $10,000. 250-395-9013
NEED TO SELL due to health reasons: 1600 sq. ft. home plus full basement on 10 acres overlooking 103 Lake. Serious enquiries: 250-395-4602.
Mobile Homes & Parks
NICE, CLEAN 2-3 bdrms, 1160 sq. ft. F/S. #29 in 103 Mile Trailer Park. Asking $42,000. 250-395-4602.
RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Af-fordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Kere-meos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
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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 Community Resource Centre (between the Hospital and the Junior High School), 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.
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentBC HOUSING is now accept-ing applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled per-sons 19 years of age and old-er. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149.
CARIBOO GARDENSClean, large, bright
1&2 bedroomsSeniors Welcome
For reliable service call Drew
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Misc. Wanted
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentPARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, down-town 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. In-cludes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144
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.
4-BAY garage & retail space for rent or lease, on Exeter Road in 100 Mile House. Approx 5000 sq.ft. $2500 per month. Avail. now. 250-396-7334
EXCELLENT location! Large commercial unit avail for rent immediately, suitable for re-tail/light mfg. Approx 1380 sq ft, Pls call 250-808-7722 for details
Mobile Homes & Pads
2 BEDROOM mobile home near 100 Mile, backs on to park, new water fi lter system and appliances, completely renovated. $650/mo. Call Bill or Dianne 250-395-3178.
Homes for Rent2 BDRM Duplex, large car-port, minutes to 100 Mile. NP. $650/mon includes snow re-moval. 250-396-4070.
2 BDRM mobile on Scott Rd. 4 Appl. Oil heat. $525/mon plus deposit. 250-397-2083.
3 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile on quiet street, backs on to Crown Land. $750/mon. plus DD & Ref. 250-397-2182.
3 BDRM full basement house, shop, barn, on 35 acres. Min-utes to 100 Mile. Incl. washer, dryer, fridge, stove. Avail. im-mediately. $1000/mo. 250-395-2211 ask for Leila or Andy.
3 Bdrm log home at 108 Mile, 2 baths. $1100/mon plus utilities. Dog okay. Avail. May 1st. 250-457-7125.
EXECUTIVE family home on 108. 3 bdrm, 3 baths, lg. family room, 2 fi replaces, beautiful view on lg. lot. $960/mon + utilities. Ref. Req. Avail. April 1st. Call 250-791-6534.
LOWER HALF of newer house. 93 Mile. Separate en-trance, 2 bdrms, beautiful oak kitchen, in-fl oor heating, appli-ances, includes utilities. $675. 250-459-7771. Avail. immed.
MAY 1ST: Lakefront 2 bdrm house. 30 mins. drive to 100 Mile. Ref. N/S. $700/mon. 250-593-4641.
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Rentals
Homes for RentRENOVATED house in Lac La Hache: 2 bdrm up, 2 bdrm down, 2 full baths. N/G heat, new furnace, hot water tank, appl. $900/mon. plus utilities. DD req. 250-396-7334
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Now AvailableFOR RENT
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Business Centre
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ALSO• Larger offi ce space 2,835 sq. ft. ideal for
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ALSO• Restaurant for rent.
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Rentals
Shared Accommodation
HOME to Share LoneButte/Bridge Lake 10ac Hobby Farm. For mature clean re-sponsible person, must like animals. Price negotiable. References required. Bruce [email protected]
Suites, LowerBRIGHT 1 bdrm garden suite, in 100 Mile near park, newly renovated, $700 per month. Includes WiFi, utilities, cable, laundry, NS, NP, Refs reqd, 250-395-3826.
Suites, UpperABOVE GROUND: new, bright 1 bdrm, all utilities incl, high spd internet, laundry & full sat. pkg. $700/mth. 250-395-3906 or 250-706-3906
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Trucks & Vans2006 DODGE Grande Cara-van, 190,000km, summer and winter tires, brand new wind-shield, $4800. 250-395-9126.
BoatsKAYAK: Brand new 10’ rec-reational kayak. 2 high quality paddles, life jacket, 50’ line, anchor $900. 250-395-1199.
Recreational/Sale
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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection.
Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) forty-eight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing.
The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC, V2J 2B8 between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from April 5, 2013 to April 15, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from April 5, 2013 to April 15, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.
Rick Brundrige, MCIP, Registered PlannerManager of Planning Services
cariboo regional District South cariboo area Official community plan amendment bylaw no. 4787, 2012 Monday, april 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm creekside Seniors centre501 cedar avenue, 100 Mile house The purpose of an Official Community Plan is to generally provide a statement of objectives and policies to guide planning and land use management decisions within the area covered by the plan. This bylaw amendment seeks to update the Acreage Reserve designation, allow for Temporary Permits and Development Approval Information and amend text relating to Energy & Conservation/Climate Change.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CITIZENS OF
THE SOUTH CARIBOO
The South Cariboo Aquatic Society (SCAS) was incorporated in February 2008 with the mandate of providing in-
formation to the public on the need for a public aquatic centre in the South Cariboo. An aquatic centre that would
be used year round by people of all ages and athletic abilities. Not only would it provide a facility for teaching our
children water safety, teaching children and adults how to swim, but would also be used for rehabilitation, physio-
therapy and overall � tness. Our motto is that “We are not building a pool, we are building a Community.”
We began working with the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and the District of 100 Mile House (the District) in
2009. In January of 2010, a feasibility study was completed using public input to draft a “proposed” footprint for
an aquatic centre.
The District and the CRD indicated that the recreational taxation boundaries would need to be expanded to
cover the existing recreational facilities, including the new soccer � elds, Martin Exeter Hall and Parkside Gallery,
before the building of any new recreational facilities, including an aquatic centre. It is now 2013 and the public
meetings for the boundary expansion are just being announced. This process has taken over three years, a lot
longer than SCAS was led to believe.
SCAS is truly in the middle between the public and the governments and has often taken criticism for lack of
results to date. The reality is that SCAS has received mixed messages as to what is required to get the recreation-
al boundaries amended and the time frame required. If the recreational taxation boundaries are not amended, we
run the risk of losing existing facilities and any new recreational opportunities will not even be discussed.
SCAS believes that all recreational facilities and Arts and Cultural Venues are vital in making our community a
great place to live, work and play. The more our community can offer families to thrive, the more stable, strong
and vital our community becomes.
There are public meetings being set up around our community by the CRD and the District to discuss the
changing of the recreational taxation base to include existing recreational programs currently not covered by
taxation. SCAS strongly urges everyone to attend a meeting to learn more about the changes required to maintain
our existing facilities and for the boundary changes necessary before the building of any new facilities. If the
recreational taxation boundaries need to be expanded, let’s get it done and keep our community healthy and
growing.
SCAS has a new website – www.100mileneedsapool.org. Please look under “News” for more information on
the proposed restructuring of the South Cariboo Recreation Area and a list of the upcoming meetings hosted by
the CRD and the District.
We are asking the public for input on whether we should continue to strive towards a public aquatic centre
in the South Cariboo. Please forward your comments, questions and any suggestions to our email address at
[email protected] or you may contact one of our directors by telephone: Elaine (250) 395-3542 or
John and Sue (250) 395-1219.
SCAS needs your help to continue our efforts to bring a public aquatic centre to the South Cariboo. Our 2013
Annual General Meeting is being held May 14th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Den, South Cariboo Rec Centre,
Airport Road. Please attend this meeting to show your support. We need the full support of the community as we
cannot do this alone.
South Cariboo Aquatic Society
Kathy Reid, Brenda Lund, John Code, Sue Code, Elaine Saunders
Gina Gigliotti, Amanda Bird, Jim Gellein, Jeanette Gellein
By Tom FletcherBlack Press
The British Columbia branch of the Canadian Bar Association recently released a report calling for more judges, more court services staff, more legal aid money and more mental health services.
Kerry Simmons, Canadian Bar Association B.C. branch president, released the report at a news conference in Victoria. Simmons said the association wants to put justice issues on
the agenda for the May provincial election, and it has been received with interest by the BC Liberal Party and NDP.
The bar association, representing 6,900 B.C. judges, lawyers and law students, is seeking a long wish list of reforms, including long-standing demands for legal aid funding for family court disputes and a return to the 2005 level of staffing for provincial court judges.
The B.C. Liberal government announced the hiring of nine new judges a year ago,
and Attorney General Shirley Bond also launched a review of the court system. Geoffrey Cowper, former chair of B.C.’s Legal Services Society, was assigned to examine why the court system was getting slower despite 13,000 fewer new provincial criminal cases than it handled in 2002.
Cowper concluded the problem is partly because there are incentives for defence law-yers to delay cases, and a “culture of delay” that resists change.
“During the review there was a general
sense that judges and lawyers have their own, insulated sense of what constitutes timeliness and responsiveness.”
He also found there is an average of seven appearances by the accused in a criminal case before it goes to trial.
Asked about those problems, Simmons said there are pilot projects underway to expand the use of video conferencing in courts. Judges from out of town can preside over simpler procedures, such as bail or remand hearings.
British Columbia’s lawyers call for list of reforms