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Your hotdog looks better... Charlie Pugh, left, and Payton Manuck enjoyed a hotdog feast during the one-year anniversary of Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre’s Child Care, July 24.

Carole RooneyFree Press

Three more South Cariboo organizations are the recipients of a total of $42,300 in provin-cial gaming grants announced so far this year.

The 100 Mile House & District Historical Society was recently awarded $21,000.

Society president Tom Rutledge says the funds will be put toward some fencing repairs and maintenance and will also top up summer stu-dent wages.

Noting the current federal grant only covers minimum wage for a few students, he explains the society typi-cally boosts them up to a

better rate.“Without the gaming grants,

we would not open, or if we did open, we’d be in tough straits. Other than donations from tourists, we have no other money coming in.”

The 100 Mile House Local of the British Columbia Special Olympics received two grants, $3,600 earlier this year and

another $2,700 in the most recent round.

Board president Denise Barker says the $6,300 will be used to send the local athletes to Langley for next year’s sum-mer games, as well as for the group’s annual trip to Quesnel for the Gold Pan Tournament.

Gaming grants boost local programs

See GRANTS… page 5

Monika Paterson photo

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Thank you to everyone who attended the memorial

gathering for Peter Kristensen on July 14. It was a beautiful day and a very meaningful time for everyone. A special thank you to Marianne Van Osch, Wayne Venos, Grace Buse, Art Dumaresq

and Margo Wagner for their sharing of some very special memories and funny stories. We also wish to thank two of Peter’s long time friends, Patty Wong of Merritt and Ava Chang of Vancouver, for making a special effort to be with us. We are deeply appreciative to Margo Wagner and the

members of the Canim Lake Community Club for providing the delicious baked goods and the tables;

Grace Buse for her special raisin pies (Peter’s favourite); Garth and Janet Lily for the use of

their boat to scatter Peter’s ashes; Anne Johansen for supplying the dishes, utensils, and bedding, which allowed Ingelise and her friend, Anita

Larson, to stay in the house; and Eric Klassen and Sheila Nelson for getting the grounds ready. On a more personal note - thanks to everyone for their concern for Ingelise when she had a medical

problem after the memorial and to Eric Klassen and Sheila Nelson for

getting her to Vancouver for her fl ight home. God Bless you all.

Ingelise Rasmussen and Gordon Kellett

In loving memory of

Del Lutsiak (who died September 6, 2011), his family invites

friends to join them at the 100 Mile Motel & RV Park on the evening of August 4, 2012

at 7:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Life. Come and share fond memories and commemorate this wonderful man

while viewing a slideshow of photos and while viewing a slideshow of photos and listening to some of Del’s favourite music.listening to some of Del’s favourite music.

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Ken AlexanderFree Press

Eleven Gold Rush Grannies marched in 100 Mile House recently, as part of the Third Annual Stride to Turn the Tide national walk.

Spokesperson Wendy Hamblin says the national walk refers to turning the tide against AIDS in Africa.

Carrying a banner, the Gold Rush Grannies mus-tered in the Safeway parking lot, walked along Birch Avenue and stopped at the Save-On-Foods parking.

Hamblin says four of the members continued their walk in the Exeter Valley to complete a 10-kilometre trek. They included Caroline Sharpe, Chris Kilpatrick,

Kathleen Waldron and Hamblin.

All of the money they raised will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to sup-port grandmothers in Africa who are caring for children whose parents have died because of the AIDS epi-demic.

So far, the Gold Rush Grannies raised $1,575 from

this walk, and donations are still coming in.

Those who wish to donate can do so online at www.grandmothers campaign.org/events/national-events/stride-to-turn-the-tide, or leave a cash donation at Purple Zebra in Owen Square across from the 100 Mile House Branch Library.

Gold Rush Grannies making a difference

Eleven members of the local Gold Rush Grannies marched through downtown 100 Mile House to raise money for, and aware-ness of, the plight of grandmothers in Africa who are caring for children whose parents died due to the AIDS epidemic.

Ken Alexander photo

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Ken Alexander Free Press

Leaving Vernon at 6 a.m., Dustin Karolat pedalled his bike 317 kilometres before stopping at the South Cariboo Visitor Centre in 100 Mile House at 8:45 p.m. recently.

The lean 23-year-old, with long blond hair and piercing blue eyes, was obvi-ously tired; his legs were tired and his body was shaking while he walked around to cool off. The slight smile on his face grew to a full grin as he enjoyed the satisfaction of making his goal of cycling 300 km in one day.

His previous best was 247 km.

Karolat says he came to 100 Mile, because when he was looking at a map, it gave him the correct distance for the trip.

“I wish I had looked at the topo-graphical map a little harder, though,” he said with a smile.

“It’s 800 metres higher here than in Vernon and there’s quite a few ups and downs in between, so I knew I would be climbing hills.”

He says the tough-est climb was coming out of Kamloops.

“It is a long climb and it was really hot there.”

Karolat says he encountered rain at the beginning of the trip and dealt with the heat through Kamloops, but he had a tail wind from Cache Creek up to the 100 Mile House, which helped him through the last stretch.

As luck would have it, his bike had a flat tire with only 20 km to go before he reached his goal of the magic 300-km mark.

“It tacked a little more time on, so that was a bit unfortunate.

I had hoped to make it in 12 hours, but then I realized it was mostly uphill, so I’m happy I made it in under 15.”

Noting he has mountain biked for a while, Karolat says he has only been road cycling for a year, with his first long-distance trip – 3,700 km — being from Invermere to Toronto last fall.

While he didn’t fundraise for the cross-Canada trip, Karolat was rais-ing money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation on his trip from Vernon to 100 Mile House.

“My grandpa has had a couple of heart attacks, so it’s close to home.”

Noting he is going to continue training, he said it’s unlikely he’ll try to cycle this far again.

Karolat just received his degree in biology but hasn’t been able to find a job yet, so he is working at a lumber mill right now.

His immediate goal, however, was to drive up to Quesnel with his road crew – his mom and grand-ma — and collapse on the couch at his mom’s house after a home-cooked meal.

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Cycling for Heart and Stroke Foundation: 15 hours from Vernon to 100 Mile House

Dustin Karolat cycled more than 300 kilometres in one day from Vernon to 100 Mile House. While successfully breaking his personal record for a one-day cycle, he was also raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Ken Alexander photo

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

The B.C. Liberal government has fol-lowed through on its promise to regulate motorcycle helmets, with restrictions on the horsepower avail-able to new riders coming in the next year.

This spring, Justice Minister Shirley Bond announced the new helmet regulation went in to effect June 1, which requires rid-

ers to wear helmets that meet Canadian and international safety standards. Many of the minimal-coverage “beanie” helmets favoured by some bikers will soon be subject to a $138 ticket.

Regulations will also require passen-gers to have their feet on foot pegs or floorboards while riding. Children who can’t reach the foot pegs will no longer be allowed as

passengers, and driv-ers will be subject to tickets for that as well.

Bond said restrictions will be developed by next spring that will set a limit on the horsepower of motorcycles used by new riders. The new rule will be

an extension of the graduated licence restrictions for all new drivers.

Bond said she plans to have con-sultations on power limits com-pleted by this fall, and new rules in place before motor-cycle riding season next year.

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Mary Ann Robertson remains as president for 2012/13 and Marilyn Buyar retains her position as vice-president. Frances Higginson will serve as secretary and Annie McKave is treasurer.

Robertson says the dates of April 15-26 have tentatively been set for the 2013 Festival and plans are already coming together for it.

“It’s looking prom-ising for adjudicators. We start looking this

early because if you don’t, you don’t get them.”

On June 23, Festival of Arts held an appreciation tea for several of its vol-unteers. They were treated to strawberry shortcake and tea.

100 Mile Festival of the Arts thanked its volunteers recently with a strawberry shortcake tea.

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Festival of Arts wraps up year

B.C. eyes motorcycle power limits

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“That was nice, seeing that kind of an amount. Getting that was like: ‘Wow, that’s going to help a lot!’ We’re so small; we only have 19 ath-letes, so we’re quite happy.”

100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society received $15,000 in the earlier, spring funding dis-

bursements.Executive director

Terri Lewis says the gaming money will once again benefit its overall operating budget.

“We’re grateful to have it. It goes toward the operation of our drop-in pro-gram.”

In 2011, the wom-en’s centre responded to 4,123 requests for service and she

notes this year, it has already responded to 2,313 by the end of June.

While the gam-ing funds don’t come close to covering the overall costs of running the centre, Lewis explains it is

nevertheless critical to its survival.

“The need is constantly rising, with the economic situation. Any sup-port our community can give us to keep our doors open is much appreciated.”

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With summer upon us, many peo-ple are heading to the great outdoors, so it’s important to know that activities like these can result in con-tact with bats, the primary carrier of the rabies virus in British Columbia.

Bats can fly into poorly sealed cabins and homes, or roost in attic spaces. Between four and eight per cent of the bats that are tested after com-ing into contact with people are found to have the rabies virus.

“If you come into contact with live or dead bats it is very important to avoid touching them,” said Jennifer Jeyes, Interior Health Authority (IHA) communicable disease specialist. “Parents should remind their children not to play with or touch bats.”

Last year, 24 peo-ple in the region were treated for potential exposure to rabies. Treatment, involving a two-week period of vaccinations, is most effective when

administered as soon as possible after exposure. Without treatment to prevent its onset, rabies is

almost always fatal.

The IHA advises that all contact with bats should be taken seri-ously.

“Anyone who has handled a bat should contact their Public Health Unit or their physician right away,” said Jeyes.

“Bats have tiny sharp teeth and claws, so their scratches or bites are not always visible, and in some cases, it can take weeks or even months for symptoms to appear. Early treat-ment is essential to prevent the disease from progressing - it’s very important to get checked out as soon as possible.”

Prevention:• Do not touch live

or dead bats.• Make your home

or cabin “bat proof.” Keep doors and win-dows closed, make sure window screens

don’t have any

holes and keep the attic area free of bats by keeping all vents properly screened and by closing off other openings.

• If you find a live bat in a room of your home, open the window and close interior doors until the bat leaves.

• Seek profession-al bat-control advice (from a pest control or wildlife specialist) if your work place or home is inhabited by bats.

• Avoid locations or activities where bats are likely to be found (e.g. caves).

• If you have a pet dog, cat or ferret, make sure they are vaccinat-ed regularly against rabies. Pets that were born and raised in B.C. pose a very low risk of transmitting rabies to humans; however, vaccinating your pets

will protect them from rabies.

B i t t e n or scratched:

• Thoroughly wash the wounds with soap and

water.• Contact your

local Public Health Unit or family doctor immediately.

• Call a wildlife or pest control company to capture the bat. If trying to capture the bat yourself, avoid contact by wearing leather gloves, a hat, long sleeves and long pants.

• Safely contain the bat in a secure covered container to prevent others from being exposed. Keep the bat in a safe loca-tion until Public Health can arrange to pick it up and test it for rabies.

Travelling abroad:• Be aware of the

risk of rabies in the country you are visit-ing.

• If you were bit-ten by an animal and started on the rabies vaccine, keep all documentation you were provided. It will need to be reviewed by Public Health when you return home.

• Note the type of clinic or hospital you visited. This infor-mation will be used by Public Health to determine if you received the same standard of protection you would have received at home.

For more informa-tion, see HealthLink BC File #07 at www.h e a l t h l i n k b c . c a /healthfiles/hfile07.stm.

Reduce the risk of rabies this summer

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Driver Shirley Bradbury and navigator Mike Bradbury got a lot of attention at the Cariboo Trails Combined Driving Event at Huber Farm in 70 Mile House on July 15. They were running a unicorn hitch with Zee the lead horse and Wiki and Jamaica as the wheel horses.

Mark McMillan photo

The South Cariboo Rowing Club recently added another boat to its inventory thanks to cash dona-tions from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) and the PSO Parents Advisory Council. The boat is used, but in good shape, and has been named the Peter Skene Ogden SS. PSO principal Vic Brett, right, was thanked by club members.

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Ken Alexander photo

The Interlakes Cattlebelles were busy selling their wares in their conces-sion at a recent estate auction in the Lone Butte area.

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Rod Hammerer won for best male ‘50s costume and Debbie Dengel was the best women’s costume con-test winner with her pink poodle skirt outfit at the 100 Mile Lions Club ‘50s Dance on July 14.Monika Paterson photo

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Ken AlexanderFree Press

“There was some ‘hot stuff’ happening on the golf course, and I don’t just mean the weather, which happened to be in the 30s,” 108 Ladies Golf

Club vice-captain Gloria Corno says about Ladies Day on July 17.

Thirty-one women turned out despite the heat to test their skill for the long drives, long putts and closest to the pin (KP).

First flightAnnie McKave hit

the long drive, Judy Scarrow had the KP and Carol Ohlund sank the long putt.

Juliette Morete won the par pot and the birdie pot was carried over.

Second flightMaureen Pinkney

pounded out the long drive, Gisela Neuber put her ball closest to the pin and Shelly Larson canned the longest putt.

There was no

birdie pot because no one scored a birdie and the pot maxed out, so there was an extra par pot draw. Larson and Ann Pinkney both got par-pot prizes.

Third flightCorinne French hit

the long drive, while Sharon Claassen (by draw) had the KP and Eileen King sank the long putt.

Gloria Corno (bird-ie) and Lynn Smeds took the par pots.

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Team roper Ty Lytton of Lac la Hache and roping partner Josh Cahill of Savona each collected $491.86 as second-place winnings at the Valemount BCRA Rodeo, July 14-15.

Team ropers place in Valemount

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Puzzle No. 624

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CANCERIt may be hard to reach an agreementwith other people about how to share anenjoyable activity. Stay the course, beloyal to your true desires, and everythingwill turn out successfully.

LEOYou will receive an invitation to partici-pate in a fabulous experience, one thatmight involve crowds of people. You willlove being part of all the festivity.

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CAPRICORNYou will definitely want to be active andget lots of things done. This is a good timeto create a whole new lifestyle, such asfocusing more on spirituality, for example.

AQUARIUSYou might be tempted to make a decisionrather hastily. You will be able to make awiser choice once the moon is full.

PISCESAfter a busy social life you will really needto rest and recharge your batteries. Thebest place for this will be in the comfort ofyour own home.

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The Lytton FamilyThe Lytton Family

would like to send another heartfelt Thank you to All; for your support, generosity

and prayers. The special help we received for Dan’s service

from Mark & Cathy McMillan, Red & Helen Allen, Roe Lake Community Assoc. along with

Barb Weston & Crew, Gary Cleveland, Pete Bonter,

Al Roberts, Paul Desnauliers. The people that we hold dearly in our

hearts that help each day. Thank you,Thank you,

Linda LyttonLinda Lytton

Posting #: S-2012-130 TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT

Position: FIRST NATIONS YOUTH LIAISON WORKER

Location: BUFFALO CREEK ELEMENTARY 10 mos., 8.00 hours/week.

Rate of Pay: Level 1: 20.22 Level 2: 22.46

Please visit www.sd27.bc.ca for a full version of the posting and application form and email to [email protected]

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal-opportunity employer.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

Central Cariboo Disposal Services (2001) Ltd.

Lac La Hache Rural Transfer Station ‘Site Attendant’

2 Full-Time Part-Time PositionsCentral Cariboo Disposal Services is hiring two full-time part-time positions for the Lac La Hache rural transfer station site. The duties are summarized as follows: open and close the site as per seasonal schedule; direct users to deposit waste at various stations within site; maintain site as needed; attend to the share shed; attend to roll-off bins; operate loader/skid-steer; other duties as required. The site attendant will be required to work on weekends. The starting date for these two positions is August 15, 2012.

As a successful candidate you will have a ‘safety fi rst’ perspective, be patient, be customer and service orientated, and possess a Class 5+ driver’s license. Experience in dealing with the public, operating skid-steers or loaders, is desirable.

If you are a team player, interested in the rapidly growing solid waste and recycling sector, please submit your resume by 8: 00 AM, Monday, July 30, 2012, to:

Keith L Dufresne, ManagerCentral Cariboo Disposal Services (2001) Ltd.100-5101 Frizzi Road Williams Lake, BC V2G 5E4

Phone: 250-392-5893Fax: [email protected]

Thank-you for your interest in these full-time part-time employment opportunities. Only those respondents selected for an interview will be contacted.

Announcements

Coming Events

Local SPCAfundraising meetings

Everyone welcome!Please call 250-395-5303 to confi rm next meeting

date and location.

Information

WORD classifi ed ads can be emailed to us at:

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BUT remember to include:• your phone number (and

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ad in• number of weeks you

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name on card, expiry date, and verifi cation code

Ads received without the re-quired information will not be

published. There is a $5 charge if you require a tear sheet or need your credit

card receipt mailed back to you.

If you require further information, please

call the Free Press at

(250) 395-2219

Lost & FoundFOUND: 2 dogs at Marble Canyon Provincial Campsite Thursday July 19. Dogs are very friendly, well behaved and appear to have been well looked after. My guess (judg-ing by their ribs) is they have not seen a decent meal for 10 days or so. Email me with a description and we will see that they get back to their rightful owner.

[email protected]: Mansfi eld inspected walking cane. Brown. Acciden-tally left in shopping cart at Safeway on July 6. Owner is in desperate need of it. Please call 250-593-4650.LOST: Tabby cat. Missing 4 weeks from 105 lake area. Re-ward for his return. 250-791-0049.

Employment

Business Opportunities

BUSINESS FOR SALEMagazine publishing

company for ambitious, outgoing entrepreneurs.

Fun, Lucrative.Startup Capital Required.We Teach & Provide Content.

1-888-406-1253EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Some “ Work at Home” adver-tisements as well as some ad-vertisements that appear to of-fer jobs usually sell information manuals and directions.Tired of sales? Teach from home. Your fi nancial future in the Health & Wellness industry, online train/sup-port. www.createincome4life.com

Help WantedBUILDING Contractor looking for helper. For approx. 2 months. 250-706-9626.

Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

SUMMER!

We will be needing substi-tute carriers this summer for

both Wednesday’s Free Press delivery and Friday’s

Cariboo Connector delivery.

COULD POSSIBLY TURN INTO A FULL TIME ROUTE!______________________

Please call 250-395-2219 with your

name and phone number, or drop by the Free Press offi ce at #3-536 Horse Lake Road.

Forestry - Skidder Operator needed for Vernon, BC area. Experience required. Fax Re-sume with experience and ref-erences: 250-503-1148. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IF 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.

P/T RETAIL ASSOCIATErequired for busy bakery and cafe. Food Safe mandatory, strong customer relation skills, know the cash, team player, must be available any day.

Apply in person Tue-Sat10am - noon1pm - 2pm

Panino’s Bakery Coach House Square

100 Mile HouseNo Phone Calls Please

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY: Live in Caretaker required for a 30 unit apartment building in 100 Mile House. This position is suitable for a male person or couple who is/are semi retired or a shift worker. This person must be experienced with gen-eral building maintenance/re-pairs. The candidate must also be bondable. Please reply in confi dence with resume to: 100 Mile Free Press, Box 459, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Attn: SG.

Janitorial

CLEANERS required immedi-ately Must be willing to work nights Call 250-320-3378 or email [email protected]

Services

Counselling

TRAINED Counselor is available 24 hours a day to offer support, understanding, and help. Confi dential and free of charge.

Interior Crisis Line NetworkCall Toll Free

1-888-353-CARE (2273)www.heretohelp.bc.cawww.YouthinBC.comwww/mindcheck.ca

Services

Therapy GroupsALANON - Does someone’’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Mondays, 7pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-395-4646ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #10 Scenic Place Estates. Tuesdays, 8pm, St. Timothy’’s 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, 250-395-5368NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. Want to quit drugs or affected by someone’’s drug use? Meetings at Health Centre, 555 Cedar; Mon. & Fri., 7:30pm. Doors open 7pm. 250-791-5287, or call the helpline: 250-320-5032

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

Financial Services

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NEED A Business or Personal Loan? Get a Business start up Loan for up to $5 million bank-ruptcy. Bad credit ok, interest rate from 1.9%. Apply now at www.borrowusnow.com or call 1-855-937-8487.

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

Tree Services

Danger and Unwanted Tree Removal

250-706-8111

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Pets & Livestock

EquestrianWELL broke quarter horse gelding, ridden by senior. $1100. 250-396-7235

Feed & HayGOOD quality grass hay mix, this year’s $6/bale. Some small rounds avail. Last year’s $4 and $2/bale. Delivery avail. 250-397-2378

Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayGood quality horse & cow hay, large square bales, round bales & haylage bales. Ph. early a.m. or evenings. (250)398-2805

GOOD quality round bales, barn stored. 250-395-8817.

HAY FOR SALE2011-$60 a ton, 2012-$80 a ton. Both shedded. Call Van-

derhoof 250 567-0306

HAY for sale. Round bales. Ex-cellent horse hay. 400 kg. $50 per bale. Good cow hay, $40 per 400 kg bale. 250-706-7202.

Pets

PUREBRED MAREMMA PUPPIES FOR SALE!

asking $350Great Guardian Dogs

Perfect for protecting live-stock and yard against

predators (especially wolves & coyotes). Very friendly to-

wards people and they DO NOT WANDER

250-706-7202250-395-0832

SPCA - Your best choice in pets. 250-395-5303The 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.

Cards of Thanks

Pets & Livestock

Pets*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.

Tack/Supplies

ENGLISH saddle, comes with pad, girth, stirrups and stirrup leathers. Asking $200. 250-706-9742.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

FREE: 4 yr old GE front load washer. Needs bearings. Call to arrange pick up. 250-395-2569 leave msg.

FULL SIZE dryer, used 1 yr, like new. $100.250-395-1714.

Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD for sale $130/cord split and delivered. Seasoned pine. Call 250-395-2005

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.

Pine fi rewood, $110. per heaped cord delivered. (250)398-0641

Heavy Duty Machinery

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /

Bridges / EquipmentWheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

SCUTT ceramic electric kiln w/kiln sitter. Very good cond. Fires up to cones #6. Some kiln hardware includ.. $450. 250-397-2293 after 7pm.

Roofi ng & Skylights

Help Wanted

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. WantedI Buy Old Coins & CollectionsOlympic, Gold Silver Coins etcCall Chad 250-863-3082 Local

WANTED: Old lever actionWinchester & Marlin rifl es andcarbines. Call (250)791-6369

Roofi ng & Skylights

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INVITATION TO TENDER (date extended)

Barkerville Outbuildings Project

The Barkerville Heritage Trust is holding mandatory site

viewings on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 11:00 am PST

for repair work to 3 structures (Powerhouse, Skid Shack and

Lowhee Shed), which will include log work, framing, painting,

replacement of cedar shake and metal roofing, and window

and door repairs or replacement. Please assemble at the

Administration Building in Barkerville Historic Town at

11:00 am PST for these mandatory viewings, during which bid

packages will be supplied.

TENDER CLOSING: Monday, August 13, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

For details, visit barkerville.ca/employment.htm. For

inquiries, contact Lynn Berlin, Heritage Projects & Trades

Supervisor, at [email protected] or call

1-888-994-3332, ext 36.

Waterfront lot + cabin on gorgeous Jim Lake, 0.83

acres, near Green Lake. VERY private

(3 lots on lake), Great fi shing to 10 lb,

Extensive snowmobile/ATV trails.

Great swimming,

cozy insulated cabin,

propane cooktop/fridge/lights,

wood cookstove.

Seasonal, rough 4X4

road access, or fl oat plane. $225,000.

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Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY WE BUY GOLD & SILVER GOLD & SILVER

in every form. We match the best price for your silver coins pre-1968. Open every Saturday

10am - 3pm. 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House

250-395-3034

Stereo / DVD / TV

LIKE NEW, sub and amp. Barely used. Asking $250. 250-706-9742.

Real Estate

Business for SaleLocated in the sunny warm southern interior of BC. Prof-itable, established Welding Shop & Power Equipment Dealeship. Turnkey Operation. Asking $529,000. Call 1 (250)453-2242 or email: [email protected]

Cariboo3.94 ACRES with over 500 ft. Eagle Creek frontage. Septic & well in place. Chain link fence on 3 sides with cattle grid. Cleared with ideal build-ing site. $103,333. Ph. 250-397-0016.

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.CALEDONIA MANOR: Two bdrm apts for rent. Quiet build-ing, with elevator. In 100 Mile House. 250-706-2336

CARIBOO GARDENS

Clean, large, bright1&2 bedrooms

Seniors WelcomeFor reliable service call Drew

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

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

1760 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.FOR Rent. Light industrial bay/ shop. 24’ x 32’, Heated, over- head door. (250) 808-7711

Duplex / 4 Plex100 MILE. Nice 3 bdrm duplex in town. N/S, N/P, refs. req. $750/mon. Avail. now. 250-395-36581 BDRM SUITE with den. Nice clean unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile $700/mo + util. Avail. Aug 1. Jim 250-395-2550.2 BDRM duplex, in 100 Mile, quiet, NS, NP, refs. req. $615/mo + utilities. Available now. 250-395-5193.3 BDRM duplex in 100 Mile. Quiet. NS. NP. Ref. req. $690/mon plus utilities. Avail. Aug. 15. 250-395-51933 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. No dogs. $500 DD. Call after 3pm: 250-397-2754.LARGE 1 bdrm $510 plus util. N/S. N/P. 10 min. to 100 Mile. Avail. now. 250-397-2126.QUIET up-dated 2 bdrm. $600. Laundry included. Gate-way area. 250-395-2080.

Mobile Homes & Pads

2 BDRM mobile #8 Park Dr. Estates, $600/mo. Call 250-395-3268.2 BEDROOM mobile home near 100 Mile, backs on to park, new water fi lter system and appliances, completely renovated. $750/mo. Call Bill or Dianne 250-395-3178.2 BEDROOM mobile home near 100 Mile for rent. Washer & dryer. Sm. pets neg. $625 per month. Call Bill or Dianne at 250-395-3178. Water system.

2 BEDROOM mobile w/large 2 room addition, mud room, in 100 Mile at Traveller’s Tr. Ct. S.F, W.D, gas heat, garbage pick up, no pets. $600 mo. Damage deposit & references req. (250)395-31823 BDRM, 2 bath mobile home on acreage in Bridge Lake. Close to school, store & lake. No indoor pets. NS. Ref. Req. $645/mon. 250-593-0108.4 BDRM mobile home in 103 Trailer Park. Lots of renos. Avail. June 1st. $650/mon. 5 appl. NS, NP, DD & ref. req. 250-395-4178.OLDER 2 BDRM, 1 bath mo-bile with wood stove, on natu-ral 10 acres, lots of room for outbuildings and animals, 15 minutes from 100 Mile. $800/mo. 604-430-6070.ONE empty mobile home pad, #50 at Park Drive Estates. 250-395-3268.

Homes for Rent100 MILE House 3 bdrm., natural gas. Avail. Aug. 1. $700/mo. 250-395-4471100 MILE House (Sundials) 3 bdrm twnhse. NS, NP. $600-$750. 250-395-6576105 MILE: Wood stove, gar-age, rancher. Couple or small family. Long term. NS. NP. $900/mon. 250-791-6502.

108 MILE RANCH

2 bedroom home on large lot

Quiet, scenic location Includes washer &

dryer. Available August 1st.

$900 per month

Call Will250-706-9359

25 ACRES with renovated 2 bdrm mobile home. $800 plus utilities. Avail. August 1. 250-395-12832 BDRM duplex, Horse Lake Rd. minutes from 100 Mile. NP, ref. req. 250-396-4070

Rentals

Homes for Rent2 BDRM house, Buffalo Creek area, beautiful setting on lake. Room for horses. $700/mo. Avail. now. 250-706-7202.

2 BDRM house, Horse Lake area. N/P, N/S. $725/mon. DD req. 250-609-1118.2 UNITS for rent $600.00 each utilities included. Log cabin and ground level suite. NP. NS. 250-395-6576 Peter3 BDRM log home in a beauti-ful setting, at the 108, $1000/mo & utilities. No pets. No smoking. 250-596-3259.

***Available to Rent***108 Exec. 2 bdrm home

“Absolutely beautiful”garage, gdn shed, storage

Aug. 1st. $1100/mo.108 Mile Ranch

2 bdrm home, large lot“Quiet, scenic location”w/d, Aug. 1st. $900/mo.

100 Mile, 2 bdrm+ Twnhse“Close to everything”

new renosno pets, Aug. 1st. $700/mo.100 Mile, 3 bdrm+ Twnhse

“Close to everything”new renos

no pets, $800/mo.100 Mile, 3 bdrm+ Duplex

“Finished Basement”new renos

no pets, $900/mo.105 Mile Quiet Acreage5 Bdrm Home, Large Lot

“Great Location”w/d, Aug. 1st, $1200/mo.

Call ‘Will’ @ 250.706.9359South Cariboo

Property Services

BRIDGE LAKE Waterfront, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1.5 acres mobile home. D/W, W/D. N/S, ref’s req’d. $675. 1-403-703-8361.CLINTON: 2 bdrm house walking distance to all amenities. $700/mon. 250-459-2454.FOR RENT renovated 2 bed 1 bath, 93 Mile, $675 util. Oil heat. References REQUIRED. 778-475-6065 pets negot.IN TOWN, WALK TO SHOP-PING & SCHOOLS 3 BED-ROOM HOME WITH GAR-AGE 800 PLUS UTILITIES, AVAIL IMMED. CALL JUDY 250-395-5392LOWER 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.RIDGE VIEW ESTATE: 108 Mile. Spacious 1 bedroom home with view. Ideal for sen-iors, ground maintenance incl. $795/month. 250-791-6644.

SMALL 1 bdrm house, 5 min to 100 Mile, gas heat, $375. 250-397-0161

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Homes for RentSMALL 2 bdrm home in Lone Butte. Walk to all amenities. Suit retired couple or bachelor. Incl. F/S, W/D. $650/mon. Refs plus DD required. 250-395-4137.

SMALL 3 BDRM house in the Ranchettes with hot tub & cable. 1250 sq ft shop. On 2 acres. $1000/mon. Avail. now. 100 Mile area. 250-706-9519.

TWO bdrm: Lac La Hache. Loft, yard, shed. N/S N/P. $450/mon. 250-706-3212

Transportation

Cars - Domestic1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 250,000k, A/C, comes with summer and winter tires as well as a spare parts vehicle. $1000. 250-395-3267.

Cars - Sports & Imports

2003 HONDA PILOT

• Fully Loaded • Power Everything• Hitch, Leather• New Summer Tires• New Winter Tires• New Brakes Front &

Rear• Seats 8, (back seat folds down)• 225,000 kms

Asking $8000Come have a look!250-945-9959

Recreational/Sale

2007 TENT TRAILER: bought new in 2008. Sleeps 6, fur-nace, fridge, hot/cold water, outside shower, tows well, sets up quickly. Asking $5500. 250-791-5202.

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Recreational

Tenders

Transportation

Trucks & Vans1989 FORD F150 4x4. A/C,cruise, V8, newer motor & transmission. $800. 250-395-3267.

1996 FORD F150 4x4, V8standard. $800. 250-395-3267.

Boats

1997 18’ Princecraft pontoon boat. Full enclosure, 40hpEvinrude motor. Shore Landertrailer. Exc. Cond. $12,000. 250-397-2397.

200220’ Weeres Pontoon Boat

• 40HP Merc• seats 12• bimini top• new trailer

$9500

250-706-9626

Recreational

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108 RANCH: Huge moving sale including boat & motor, lawn tractor & attachments, winter tires & much more. Sat. July 28 & Sun. July 29, 8-4 at 4992 Smith Rd. Also visit 4994 Smith Rd.

BRIDGE LAKE: Sat. July 28 from 9-2, at 8297 Wilson Lk. Rd, off Bridge Lk. N. Antiques, tables, collectibles, saddles, artwork, tool, bikes, 300 sq. ft. manufactured stone. It’s worth the drive!

BUFFALO CREEK: Sat. July 28 from 9-1 at 5484 Upper Houseman Rd. Unhoarding!

GATEWAY: Saturday, July 28th, 9am - 4pm. 5943 Geral-dine Rd.

HORSE LAKE: 6505 Grey Crescent on Sat. July 28 from 8am-5pm.

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LAC LA HACHE: 4112 & 4116 McKinley Dr. on Sat. July 28 (9:30 to 3), & Sun. July 29 (12 noon to 3). No early birds!

LONE BUTTE: Flea/Craft Market at Lone Butte Commu-nity Hall on Sat. July 28 from 9:30-2:30. Tables inside $10 each or outside space $10 each. For more info: Pat: 250-395-2114 or Audrey: 250-395-4206.

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Lone Butte author Jonathon McCormick is donating 60 per cent (his earnings) from the sale of his first novel, Wyoming Secrets, A ‘J’ Team Novel, to a worthy cause.

The suspense thriller follows Secret Service investigator Jessica Fukishura and her handpicked team of cowboy agent Rebecca Simpson and hacker Elisabeth Peltowski on assign-ment in trendy spots all over the world.

The book, which sells for $24.95, is available at Nuthatch Books in 100 Mile House.

From Aug. 1 to Sept. 5, McCormick is donating his earnings to former 100 Mile House RCMP Const. Roy Davidson who is participating in the upcoming Cops For Kids Bike Ride, Sept. 6-16. His progress can be followed at www.copsforkids.org.

Davidson, who

was a consultant on McCormick’s book, served in 100 Mile for many years.

“He gave greatly to the community in both policing and community events, such as the 100 Mile Nordic Ski Society,” the local author says.

“Roy gave to 100 Mile House for years and it is my turn to give back.”

McCormick says he will tally the num-bers from his sales at Nuthatch Books on Sept. 6 and write Davidson a cheque and post a copy on Facebook.

“If you would like

to contribute to Roy’s six-day ride and Cops for Kids Bike Ride, this may be a great way to participate.”

McCormick notes people can also donate at www.reg.ccnbikes.com/index.php/pledge/186.

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SUNDAY, JULY 29 • 10:00am - 11:30amThe convoy will be on display:

Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee & donuts at100 Mile Legion Branch 260

933 Alder Street • 250-395-2511

A convoy of historical military vehicles will depart from the Vancouver area and travel through to Fairbanks, Alaska to raise public awareness and remembrance of our veterans and to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and familieswho support these growing champions.

See photos, videos and results at www.bcgames.org

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277 athletes and 47 coaches from the Cariboo-North East (Zone 8) competed at the 2012 BC Summer Games.

This continuing series of articles highlights the most common invasive plants found in the South Cariboo, and how to identify them, with informa-tion and photos provided by the Cariboo Regional District.

Hawkweed No. 6The Hawkweed infestation is considered

severe throughout the region. This very aggressive invasive plant has an ability to form dense mats, which can choke out native and desirable vegetation very rapidly.

Of the 13 invasive Hawkweeds, one species has bright orange flowers, while the others have yellow flowers.

The colour of the orange Hawkweed flower makes it stand out from other plants when in bloom. The brilliant red-orange flower grows in clusters at the top of leafless stems. The entire stem and leaves are covered in small, stiff, black hairs.

The invasive yellow Hawkweeds can gen-erally be distinguished from native yellow species by checking for leaves on the stem of the plant. Most invasive yellow Hawkweed plants have leafless stems, while the native yellow species have leaves along the stem.

Hawkweed can establish quickly by seed and above- and below-ground growth, so early detection is critical. Once sprouted Hawkweed rapidly spreads to a dense mat that can be extremely difficult to control.

Small patches can be dug up if all parts of the root are removed. The smallest fragment can sprout a new plant, so this method may need to be repeated annually.

Trimming or mowing is not advised, as it strongly encourages vegetative growth.

Applying a fertilizer containing higher amounts of sulphur or nitrogen has proven effective for up-to-moderate infestations.

For larger, dense infestations, the care-ful use of herbicides can effectively control Hawkweed. Look for herbicides containing active ingredients including Picloram, 2-4-D, Dicamba, Aminopyralid or Clopyralid.

Always read the herbicide label before use and follow the application instructions.

For assistance, questions or concerns, call toll-free at 1-800-665-1636, or visit cariboord.bc.ca.

Top 10 invasive plants in the South Cariboo

The invasive Orange Hawkweed can be seen throughout the Cariboo.Cariboo Regional District photo