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Vol. 7 No. 18 FREE DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CARIBOO FEBRUARY 15, 2013 Cariboo C onnector Y o u r C a r i b o o R e a l E s t a t e C o n n e c t i o n ! 100 MILE REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED 96 Hwy 97 (Beside Tim Hortons) 100 Mile House, BC 250-395-3424 1-800-663-8426 Website: www.100milerealty.com • EAT IN • TAKE-OUT 250-395-4026 Corner of Hwy. 97 & Fourth St. OPEN for DINNER Nightly • Open for Breakfast • Daily Lunch Specials • Catering HOURS: Monday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. OPEN: MON. – SAT. 10AM-4PM Candles Scented, Unscented Decorative Flameless & More New Spring Clothing Arriving Now! in Downtown Lone Butte, Hwy 24 250-395-1010 Cariboo Consignment & Crafts 50% OFF WATCH FOR THE HEART TAGS Pinkney Complex #2 - 536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House 250-395-6070 1-888-311-8122 HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm Check out our website: www.brandsourcefamily.ca Save instantly! $100 Off Dishwasher $200 Off Range $300 Off Refrigerator $400 Off Cooktop plus Wall Oven The Savour your kitchen event Receive up to $800 OFF your purchase of GE Café major appliances * . *Eligible models for this promotion include any current GE Cafe products except OTR microwaves, countertop microwaves and range hoods. Cooktop plus Wall Oven must be on the same invoice to qualify for the $400 savings. Offer excludes discontinued or obsolete products. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available to Canadian residents only. Offer is not available to dealers, builders or contractors. See a sales associate for more details. GE Cafe is a trademark of General Electric Company. MC Commercial Inc and Mabe Canada Inc are licensees. Promotion Available: February 1 - March 3, 2013 Having a great time on the slopes was as simple as a slide down the snow tubing runs at The Hills Health Ranch for Jessica Judd, front, Riley Gibson and Deklynd Gibson during Family Fun Day on Feb. 11. SLIP SLIDING AWAY Chris Nickless photo By Tom Fletcher Black Press Premier Christy Clark kicked off the pre-election legislature session Feb. 12 with a pledge to establish a new fund from natural gas exports to support social programs and pay down debt. The main purpose of the “British Columbia Prosperity Fund” will be to pay down debt, starting in 2017 when the first liquefied natural gas facili- ties begins to ship LNG for export from the northern coast to Asian markets. It will be funded by a new tax on LNG exports, as well as corporate taxes and natural gas revenues. The new fund is patterned after Alberta’s Heritage Fund, set up decades ago as a legacy for Alberta’s oil and gas revenues. The B.C. fund would receive an estimated $100 billion from LNG revenues over 30 years, based on an assumption of five LNG pro- duction facilities exporting gas from the Kitimat-Prince Rupert region. The plan was presented in the throne speech delivered Feb. 12 by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon to open a four-week legislature session leading up to the May 14 provincial election. The key task for the B.C. Liberal government in that session is to pass legislation returning the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to B.C. effective April 1, and the speech hinted at relieving that tax as one use for the new fund. “Whether it is eliminating the [PST], or making long-term investments in areas like educa- tion or vital infrastructure that strengthen communities – these are the kinds of opportunities the B.C. Prosperity Fund can pro- vide,” the speech states. The government estimates that if B.C.’s LNG mega-project devel- ops as expected, and all of the fund’s revenues are directed to debt reduction, B.C.’s $56 billion debt could be paid off within a decade. The province currently pays about $2.5 billion a year in inter- est on the debt. There has been a rush of international investment inter- est in North-eastern B.C.’s shale gas deposits. Companies include Mitsubishi Corp., Shell Canada, China National Petroleum Corporation and Petronas, a trans-national gas player owned by the government of Malaysia. Premier launches LNG ‘Prosperity Fund’

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Page 1: 100 Mile House Free Press, February 15, 2013

Vol. 7 No. 18 • free distributioN throughout the south Cariboo • february 15, 2013

CaribooConnectorYo

ur Cariboo Real Estate Connection!

100 MILE REALTYINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

96 Hwy 97 (Beside Tim

Hortons)100 Mile

House, BC

250-395-34241-800-663-8426

Website: www.100milerealty.com

• EAT IN • TAKE-OUT

250-395-4026Corner of

Hwy. 97 & Fourth St.

OPEN for

DINNERNightly

• Open for Breakfast• Daily Lunch Specials• Catering

HOURS:Monday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

OPEN: MON. – SAT. 10AM-4PM

CandlesScented, UnscentedDecorativeFlameless& More

NewSpring ClothingArriving Now!

in Downtown Lone Butte, Hwy 24250-395-1010

OPEN: MON. – SAT. OPEN: MON. – SAT.

Arriving Now!Arriving Now!

OPEN: MON. – SAT. OPEN: MON. – SAT.

Arriving Now!Arriving Now!

CaribooConsignment & Crafts

50%OFF

WATCH FOR THE HEART TAGS

Pinkney Complex#2 - 536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House

250-395-6070 • 1-888-311-8122HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm

Check out our website: www.brandsourcefamily.ca

The Savour your kitchen eventReceive up to $800 OFFyour purchase of GE Café major appliances*.

Save instantly!$100 Off Dishwasher

$200 Off Range

$300 Off Refrigerator

$400 Off Cooktop plus Wall Oven

*Eligible models for this promotion include any current GE Cafe products except OTR microwaves, countertop microwaves and range hoods. Cooktop plus Wall Oven must be on the same invoice to qualify for the $400 savings. Offer excludes discontinued or obsolete products. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available to Canadian residents only. Offer is not available to dealers, builders or contractors. See a sales associate for more details.

Promotion Available: February 1 - March 3, 2013

GE Cafe is a trademark of General Electric Company. MC Commercial Inc and Mabe Canada Inc are licensees.

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The Savour your kitchen eventReceive up to $800 OFFyour purchase of GE Café major appliances*.

Save instantly!$100 Off Dishwasher

$200 Off Range

$300 Off Refrigerator

$400 Off Cooktop plus Wall Oven

*Eligible models for this promotion include any current GE Cafe products except OTR microwaves, countertop microwaves and range hoods. Cooktop plus Wall Oven must be on the same invoice to qualify for the $400 savings. Offer excludes discontinued or obsolete products. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available to Canadian residents only. Offer is not available to dealers, builders or contractors. See a sales associate for more details.

Promotion Available: February 1 - March 3, 2013

GE Cafe is a trademark of General Electric Company. MC Commercial Inc and Mabe Canada Inc are licensees.

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MABE2367_EASEL_ADMAT_VERT_ENG.ai 1 13-01-24 8:58 AM

The Savour your kitchen eventReceive up to $800 OFFyour purchase of GE Café major appliances*.

Save instantly!$100 Off Dishwasher

$200 Off Range

$300 Off Refrigerator

$400 Off Cooktop plus Wall Oven

*Eligible models for this promotion include any current GE Cafe products except OTR microwaves, countertop microwaves and range hoods. Cooktop plus Wall Oven must be on the same invoice to qualify for the $400 savings. Offer excludes discontinued or obsolete products. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available to Canadian residents only. Offer is not available to dealers, builders or contractors. See a sales associate for more details.

Promotion Available: February 1 - March 3, 2013

GE Cafe is a trademark of General Electric Company. MC Commercial Inc and Mabe Canada Inc are licensees.

DEALER ZONE

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CM

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MABE2367_EASEL_ADMAT_VERT_ENG.ai 1 13-01-24 8:58 AM

*Eligible models for this promotion include any current GE Cafe products except OTR microwaves, countertop microwaves and range hoods. Cooktop plus Wall Oven must be on the same invoice to qualify for the $400 savings. Offer excludes discontinued or obsolete products. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer available to Canadian residents only. Offer is not available to dealers, builders or contractors. See a sales associate for more details.

GE Cafe is a trademark of General Electric Company. MC Commercial Inc and Mabe Canada Inc are licensees.

Promotion Available: February 1 - March 3, 2013

Having a great time on the slopes was as simple as a slide down the snow tubing runs at The Hills Health Ranch for Jessica Judd, front, Riley Gibson and Deklynd Gibson during Family Fun Day on Feb. 11.

slip sliding away

Chris Nickless photo

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Premier Christy Clark kicked off the pre-election legislature session Feb. 12 with a pledge to establish a new fund from natural gas exports to support social programs and pay down debt.

The main purpose of the “British Columbia Prosperity Fund” will be to pay down debt, starting in 2017 when the first liquefied natural gas facili-ties begins to ship LNG for export from the northern coast to Asian markets. It will be funded by a new tax on LNG exports, as

well as corporate taxes and natural gas revenues.

The new fund is patterned after Alberta’s Heritage Fund, set up decades ago as a legacy for Alberta’s oil and gas revenues. The B.C. fund would receive an estimated $100 billion from LNG revenues over 30 years, based on an assumption of five LNG pro-duction facilities exporting gas from the Kitimat-Prince Rupert region.

The plan was presented in the throne speech delivered Feb. 12 by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon to open a four-week legislature session leading up to

the May 14 provincial election. The key task for the B.C. Liberal government in that session is to pass legislation returning the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to B.C. effective April 1, and the speech hinted at relieving that tax as one use for the new fund.

“Whether it is eliminating the [PST], or making long-term investments in areas like educa-tion or vital infrastructure that strengthen communities – these are the kinds of opportunities the B.C. Prosperity Fund can pro-vide,” the speech states.

The government estimates that if B.C.’s LNG mega-project devel-

ops as expected, and all of the fund’s revenues are directed to debt reduction, B.C.’s $56 billion debt could be paid off within a decade.

The province currently pays about $2.5 billion a year in inter-est on the debt.

There has been a rush of international investment inter-est in North-eastern B.C.’s shale gas deposits. Companies include Mitsubishi Corp., Shell Canada, China National Petroleum Corporation and Petronas, a trans-national gas player owned by the government of Malaysia.

Premier launches LNG ‘Prosperity Fund’

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2 www.100milefreepress.net Friday, February 15, 2013 Cariboo Connector

Covering Sport Fishing in the Cariboo/ChilcotinPublished: March 28/13 Deadline: March 1/13

TO BOOK YOUR SPACE PLEASE CALL

PS We’re � shing for photos for the FISHING GUIDE.

Show us the proof of your big catch!Drop off your � shing photos at the Free Press and

we will publish them (or at least try) in the Fishing Guide. Include names of persons in photo,

location (must be in our region), name of the photographer and size and species of � sh.

WE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENHANCE PHOTOS!

FISHING GUIDE

It’s time to book your advertisment in the

2013 Cariboo/Chilcotin

250-395-2219

There’s something � shy going on here!

41 S. 1st Ave.,Williams Lake [email protected]

SEASONAL CLEARANCE

SALE 40%

to75% OFF

Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday10:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Suite D, 180 North Third Ave, Williams Lake

cariboord.bc.ca

facebook.com/caribooregion

PUBLIC NOTICE

250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636

The Cariboo Regional District is looking for user

feedback on the operational schedule for the Lac

La Hache Transfer Station pilot project. Please

pick up a survey at the transfer station or

complete it online at cariboord.bc.ca. The survey

will run from February 8, 2013 to March 1, 2013.

Public Meeting at 7p.m. March 7, 2013

Lac La Hache Community Hall

Results of the survey and an update on plans for

continuing the pilot at Lac La Hache, including

household recycling access, will be presented.

Everyone is welcome to attend the public

meeting.

Lac La Hache Transfer Station Pilot

Public Meeting and User Feedback Survey

FRIDAYSFRIDAYSNOW ON AT 108 MALL - 11a.m. to 4p.m.

Vendors WelcomeTo book a table call Brenda:

250-396-7144 or 250-706-9158

100 Mile Red CrossNEEDS VOLUNTEERS

If you wish to volunteer call 250-395-9092 between 10am and 2pm weekdays for more information.

TO BOOK YOUR SPACE CALL 250-395-2219

IF TOURISM IS YOUR BUSINESS…You’re Invited To Be A Part Of

THE SOUTH CARIBOO’s

PremiereTOURISM NETWORK

It’s no wonder the most successful businesses in the South Cariboo choose to market themselves with our publications.

Target your market for province-wide coverage …these are the places to be.

SPECIAL FEATUREYour ad will also be displayed on our Getaway BC website:www.getawaybc.com

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• artists of the cariboo • authors • � bre artists• crafters • performers• galleries to visit• mural walk

cariboo culture...embracing the arts in our community Contact Martina, Heather or Chris for SPECIAL EARLY BIRD INCENTIVES!

TO BOOK YOUR SPACE CALL 250-395-2219

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD INCENTIVES!

The RCMP will be intensifying its cam-paigns against distracted driving in the Cariboo and throughout prov-ince this month.

Drivers holding a cell phone in their hands while using the speak-er phone is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act of Using an Electronic Device While Driving, and if caught, the could face a fine of $167.

The same goes for leaving the cell phone on a console and typing while stopped in traffic.

The only legal elec-tronic device for an automobile operator is a hands-free one that is

mounted to vehicle or secured on the driver and is operated by one touch.

In 2012, distracted driving resulted in 30 per cent of motor-vehi-cle fatalities and 37 per cent of motor-vehicle serious injuries.

Since the implemen-tation of legislation banning the use of hand-held devices in January 2010, police in British Columbia issued

105,972 violation tick-ets for use of hand-held electronic devices.

Graduated License Program drivers (L and N

drivers) are not permit-ted to use any electronic devices, including hands-free devices.

Due to the increased danger, drivers who are observed to con-travene other rules of the road while using a hand-held device can be charged with Driving without Due Care and Attention.

Offences that put others at risk, includ-ing speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too close and failing to obey traffic control devices will trigger the increased penalty.

The fine for Driving without Due Care and Attention under the Motor Vehicle Act is $368.

Arlene JongbloetsFree Press

Parkside Art Gallery has a call out for art-ists, poets, dancers and musicians to submit pieces for their abstract art show slated to open on May 31 and end on June 22.

It can be abstract art in any medium or form and limited only by imagination, gal-lery director Barb Brown, says adding she anticipates it will be an interesting exercise.

“People think that abstract is really easy, but it’s not. It’s not about a scribble. It’s very con-scious and deliberate.”

Space in the show is open to Parkside mem-bers, but anyone can purchase a membership for $15.

For more informa-tion, drop by Parkside from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, or e-mail [email protected].

Parkside Art Gallery calling for abstract art

Distracted driving focus of RCMP campaign

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Cariboo Connector Friday, February 15, 2013 www.100milefreepress.net 3

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.

Limit one coupon per person.

South Cariboo Theatre 250-395-7494 www.southcaribootheatre.ca THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT South Cariboo Theatre South Cariboo Theatre

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

REGULARADMISSION

$9.00

Thurs./Fri./Sat. - 7pm & 9pm 7pm NIGHTLY

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD

THURSDAY, FEB. 14 thru THURSDAY, FEB. 21

Sweetheart Special$14 And A Flower For The Ladies!COUPLES ONLY PRICE

VALENTINES DAY ONLY

Bruce Willis, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Patrick Stewart, Jai Courtney

Set in Russia and begins with John McClane heading to Moscow to sweet talk some cops into letting his apparently-wayward son out of jail for something he did, but when he gets there, things surrounding his son’s arrest are not as they appear and world-threatening terrorist hi-jinks ensue.• Action Thriller • Rating: 14A • Length: 1:38

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm#1 - 486 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House, BC [email protected] • www.cariboofamily.org

CARIBOO FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTRE

FOR MORE INFORMATION ORTO DONATE TO OUR PROGRAMS,

PLEASE CALL 250-395-5155

WIGGLE & SHAKEWednesdays,

Feb. 6 - April 2410:30 - 11:30am

at CFECFree Drop -In

Wiggle and Shake captures your child's imagination with

song and dance activities!Join in circle groups!

Make friends!

ONE PERCENT REALTY

ONE PERCENT

In the Red Kaboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot

KATHY FIRTH

Cell: 250-706-9776Res: 250-456-2226

Toll Free: 1-877-593-2276Fax: 250-456-2276

Email: [email protected]

CHECK THESE OUT!

802 McNeil Place,100 Mile House

Family home in town on cul-de-sac, 3 bdrm, 2 bath up. 1 bdrm, 1 bath

in-law suite down. Walk to all amenities. Close to 99 Mile store.

$239,900 MLS#N223028

6481 Fallsway Rd.Horse Lake Area

Close to town, min. to elem. school. immac. rancher w/bsmnt on 1.16ac. 4 bdrm, 3 bath, country kitchen. W/O to covered patio. Detch’d dbl garage$299,900 MLS#N216791

6296 Horse Lake Rd.Horse Lake Area

Flat 10 ac. hobby farm. 1500sqft. dbl wide w/ addn. New roof. Immac.

3 bdrm, 2 bath. Gas � replace & furnace. Very private. 10 min to town$274,500 MLS#N216791

6984 Netherlands N. Rd.Lone Butte

Well maint. dbl wide on nearly 12ac. fenced. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, new kitchen,

new appliances, wood � oors. N/G & free standing wood stove.

$249,900 MLS#N221777

853 Spruce Ave.,100 Mile House

Well-maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath split entry home on lrg lot w/ attchd carport, dtch’d dbl garage wrkshp.

New roof, vinyl siding.$239,900 MLS#N222754

6340 Wolfe Rd.Bring us an offer!

1971 mobile home with addition. Some updates. 2 bdrm, 1 bath on 1.2ac. Sep. roof covers structure & out over wrkshp/carport. Near lake.$112,000 MLS#N217052

SOLD

Monday to Saturday

250-395-4412in the

South Cariboo Business CentreDr. Neil VanderHorst

100 MILEVISION CARE CENTRE

OPTOMETRY

• Eye Exams • Ocular Health • Glasses • Sunglasses • Contact Lenses

Sunglasses are not just for summer

Come in to see our great selection of sunglasses for prescription and non prescription.

Watch LakeNorth Green LakeVolunteer Fire Dept.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at 1:00 pmWatch Lake Community Hall

Agenda items will include: President’s Report, Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report,

Fire Chief Report, and Old & New Business

And Election Of Directors

A two-vehicle inci-dent on Highway 97 at First Street in 100 Mile House just before 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 sent one person to hospital for observation. The incident involved a light-blue Ford Focus and a Red Honda Civic, each with two occupants. 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue, BC Ambulance and RCMP attended the crash, but the cause has not yet been released.

BUMPER CARS

Chris Nickless photo

Efforts by British Columbia’s Family M a i n t e n a n c e Enforcement Program (FMEP) are paying off, as 2011/12 family support collections hit a record $190 million, helping to make a sig-nificant difference in the lives of many fami-lies province-wide.

In its recent annual report, the FMEP, which monitors and enforces family support court orders and agree-ments for more than 45,000 families, record-ed a $10.5-million jump in collection from the previous year.

This is the largest sin-gle annual increase the program has ever seen, and more than doubles the average annual increase over the past 10 years.

Increased use of technology, small regu-lation changes, focused resources and strong reciprocal relationships with other provinces and countries have contributed to the record-setting collec-tion numbers.

Since its inception in 1988, the FMEP has helped to ensure more than $2.6 billion in child and spousal sup-port payments, money which might not have otherwise been paid, went directly to the children and families entitled to receive it.

Monetary penalties are imposed on those individuals who are reg-istered in the program and are delinquent in making their payments through the FMEP. These fees, along with the $18 million the pro-gram is estimated to have saved government in income assistance costs this year, make the FMEP a cost-neutral program.

Record-breaking year for family

support program

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4 www.100milefreepress.net Friday, February 15, 2013 Cariboo Connector

Only in the ConnectorThe Cariboo

PUBLISHED EVERY

FRIDAY!

Welcome To Your Weekly

Cariboo ConnectorDistributed free of charge throughout the South Cariboo from Lac La Hache to Clinton, to Canim Lake and the Interlakes area. To advertise in the Connector please call Martina, Heather or Chris at 250-395-2219.

Only in the C The Cariboo

This Week’s Flyers in the Connector• Safeway • Save-On-Foods • Sears • Pharmasave • Andres Electronics • Wal-Mart • JYSK

Chef de la

SemaineMonsieur RagoutInternational Cuisine

Featured Dish

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake

for 7-10 minutes, or until partially cooked and lightly browned. Drain and wrap a strip

of bacon around each scallop, securing with toothpicks. In a saucepan, bring cream

to a boil. Reduce heat and add mustard, syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, cook for 2

minutes and set aside. Increase oven heat to 400 degrees F and bake scallops for

8-12 minutes, or until firm and opaque. Serve with cream sauce.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Cream Sauce

123-456-7890Reservations Recommended

Ingredients:10 bacon strips10 large sea scallops1 c. whipping cream2 T. Dijon mustard2 T. maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake

for 7-10 minutes, or until partially cooked and lightly browned. Drain and wrap a strip

of bacon around each scallop, securing with toothpicks. In a saucepan, bring cream

to a boil. Reduce heat and add mustard, syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, cook for 2

minutes and set aside. Increase oven heat to 400 degrees F and bake scallops for

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake

for 7-10 minutes, or until partially cooked and lightly browned. Drain and wrap a strip

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake

for 7-10 minutes, or until partially cooked and lightly browned. Drain and wrap a strip

of bacon around each scallop, securing with toothpicks. In a saucepan, bring cream

to a boil. Reduce heat and add mustard, syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, cook for 2

minutes and set aside. Increase oven heat to 400 degrees F and bake scallops for

8-12 minutes, or until firm and opaque. Serve with cream sauce.

123-456-7890Reservations Recommended

Who’s Cookingin the South Cariboo?This promotion is designed to feature our varied restaurants in the area. Each week a different restaurant and chef/cook will be featured with the recipe of their choice. Promotion starts March 6th.

Please contact Martina, Heather or Chris

250-395-2219

SemaineSemaineSemaine

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake

for 7-10 minutes, or until partially cooked and lightly browned. Drain and wrap a strip

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Cream SauceIngredients:10 bacon strips10 large sea scallops1 c. whipping cream2 T. Dijon mustard2 T. maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and bake

for 7-10 minutes, or until partially cooked and lightly browned. Drain and wrap a strip

… Then This

Free Press Feature

Is For YOU!!

IF YOUR BUSINESS IS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Forest Grove Legioninvites everyone

to our

CHILDREN’S FUNDRAISERSaturday, March 9th

at the Forest Grove Legion Hall

Dinner at 6pm with a

SILENT AUCTIONto follow

All monies raised will go to the building of the new playground with the provision to

provide funds for a sick child (family) in need.Any donation for the silent auction

would be greatly appreciated.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at 3:00pm in the 100 Mile House Elementary Gym

Learn bluegrass by jammingArlene JongbloetsFree Press

Any adult who has ever wanted to play an acoustic instrument or

hasn’t played theirs in a while might want to take advantage of a free bluegrass acoustic jam session for beginners.

It’s being offered

monthly by Cathryn and Len Aune in their home at 108 Mile Ranch and the first session is Feb. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The couple has been

playing bluegrass for more than 10 years and they want to share what they know with people of a similar interest. Cathryn says it will be a fun and non-threaten-ing way to learn.

“Just come with the attitude that we’re all there to support each other.”

If interested, people can give her a call at 250-791-5214 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Wife and husband singing duo, Ursula and Matt Johnston, were among the top-notch performers at the 13th Annual 100 Mile Cowboy Concert at Martin Exeter Hall on Feb. 9.

singing couple

Chris Nickless photo

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Cariboo Connector Friday, February 15, 2013 www.100milefreepress.net 5

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.Your community, your correspondents…

Your Community Newspaper Since 1960!

If It’s newsworthyContactYour

Correspondent

Karen SchuurmanHorse Lk/Lone Butte

[email protected]

Diana ForsterDeka Lake/Bridge Lake/Interlakes250-593-2155

Monika PatersonLac la Hache

250-395-0918 [email protected]

Peter HartCanim Lake

[email protected]

Katie McCullough Clinton

250-459-2172kemcculloughhotmail.com

Marianne Van OschForest Grove Area

[email protected]

Sharron WoloshynLac des Roches250-593-0041

[email protected]

Reg Berrington 108 Ranch

[email protected]

Vic Popiel70 Mile

250-456-2321vpopiel70 @hotmail.com

Gail PotterSouth Green Lake

[email protected]

Kim WierzbickiWatch Lk/N. Green Lk

[email protected]

For more details, call Al Reichardt at 250-791-6322 or 250-706-9825

or go to www.100milesnowmobile.com

Presented by the 100 Mile Snowmbile Club and the 100 Mile Lions Club

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Sunday, February 24th

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Snowmobilers will leave the clubhouse on Ainsworth Road near the 99 Mile Ski Trails at 10 a.m.

and ride to Helena Lake to enjoy lunch and games. A minimum of $20 in pledges is required to participate.

Pledge sheets are available at all local snowmobile dealers.

…and support the BC Lions Society For Children With Disabilities and Easter Seals Services in BC

SNOWMOBILE RIDE AND FUN DAY

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DUCT CLEANINGIS NOW AVAILABLE

Improve your indoor air quality and the efficiency of your heating system by having your furnace ducts cleaned. We use a combination of brush and vacuum technology to loosen the debris and clear it out of the ducts. We also have a camera system for before and after inspections.

See before and after video at our website:www.shavercomfortsolutions.com

Friday, March 8at 7:00pm

(Doors open at 6:30pm)

100 Mile United Church49 Dogwood Avenue

For Christ the KingEvangelical Lutheran

Church Building Fund

Bene� t

Concert

100 Mile HouseCommunity Band

Under the Baton ofMr. Jack Fellner

will perform a

Admission byFree-willOffering.

Arlene JongbloetsFree Press

The 100 Mile House Tier 3 Mayvin Midget Reps were duly chal-lenged when they took on Williams Lake Timberwolves Tier 2 in a pair of exhibi-tion games at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, Feb. 9.

Both games ended as shutout wins for the domineering Timberwolves by 5-0 and 6-0 scores respec-tively.

The Milers are in Prince George next weekend for the first round of zone playoffs

against Prince George. The best-of-three series will see the first two games played in Prince George and the third, if necessary, scheduled to be played at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Feb. 17, starting at 10 a.m.

100 Mile House, Prince George and Quesnel teams are vying for a single berth at provincials.

Milers shut out by Timberwolves

Mayvin Miler goalie Jordan Johnston gets support from teammate Keenan Butcher, left, during an exhibition game with Williams Lake Timberwolves at the South Cariboo Rec Centre on Feb. 9.

Monika Paterson photo

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Businesses that sell or lease taxable goods, or sell software or tax-able services in British Columbia are now able to register to collect the tax.

Registration for the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) opened Jan. 2. The PST will be re-implemented April 1, 2013.

Businesses can regis-ter three ways:

• Online – go to: www.gov.bc.ca/etaxbc/register. Online reg-istration should take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete.

• In person - go to the nearest Service BC Centre. See locations at www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca/. In 100 Mile House, the facility is at 300 Highway 97.

• By mail or fax – com-plete the Application for Registration for Provincial Sales Tax (FIN 418) found at www.gov.bc.ca/pst (Go to Forms and Publications.) Businesses also can get the form at the nearest Service BC Centre, or by calling 1-877-388-4440 to have one mailed to you. Mail or fax the

completed form to the address or fax number shown on the form, along with the appro-priate documentation.

A new PST number will be assigned once the business registra-tion application is processed.

PST registration for businesses

begins in January

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1-800-680-4264Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

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Around the South Cariboo

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Did we take your picture?Reprints from these and many other digital photos taken by Free Press photographers are available in various sizes and prices. Drop by our offi ce and put your order in today or visit 100milefreepress.net to view and order more photos than we could print in the paper!

#2 Pinkney Complex536 Horse Lake Road, 100 Mile House

As part of a monthly fruit and vegetable program to promote healthy eating choic-es at Horse Lake Elementary School, Mitchell Hooper, left, and Spencer Edle gave out apples to every classroom. They ensured all students got to enjoy one of nature’s healthiest treats.

Kevin Christenson, left, won the 30-kilo-metre cross-country ski race, as well as best costume at the Cariboo Marathon dance on Feb. 9. David Labossiere also dressed up for the popular event that attracted skiers from across the province.

Karen Schuurman photoLeona Fry photo

Chris Nickless photo

During Family Fun Day at The Hills Health Ranch on Feb. 11, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett, front left, bought a bunch of bannock made by Heidi Hapolo and Len Doucette, back left, with Pat Corbett overseeing. Barnett shared it with the legislative staff in Victoria and raised $25 for the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon.

Powersports All about Snow Show winter activity prize winners Christine and Paul Grout, right, enjoyed sledding on Lac des Roches with their friends Paul and Caroline Chambers, left. The hosts were Brendan Keys of Checkpoint Yamaha and Jacquie Moberg of Lakeside B&B, middle.

Sharron Woloshyn photo

Didi’s Boutique owner Didi Henderson welcomed her customers to her new store across from Donex on Birch Avenue on opening day, Feb. 1. Renovations were underway during the month of January and were taste-fully done by Didi’s friends Kevin Christenson and David Labossiere.

Martina Dopf photo

Gavin McLean, left, and Reichert Sanford took a breather after being buried at the bottom of a pile of his Central GM hockey teammates in the auto dealer’s Sonic Cram event on Feb. 2. They all won free pizza for their efforts to fit 15 or more people in the car.

Karen McLean photo

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Cariboo Gold Rush MARATHONSaturday, Feb. 9 at the 99 Mile Ski Trails

Cariboo Gold Rush

Monika Paterson photos

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HOW TO PLAY:Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17 TO FEBRUARY 23, 2013

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, planning is going well and you have been following through with your responsi-bilities. Expect to tweak a few things in the days to come.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, open up to a trusted friend to regarding a signi� cant decision you have to make this week. This friend can provide some valuable perspective.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21A barrage of new ideas makes you a hot item this week, Gemini. Your brain is work-ing overtime and you may be shocked at what you come up with.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, expect to see eye-to-eye with your signi� cant other this week. You will be on the same page and this will help to strengthen your relationship.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, embrace the opinions of those closest to you. Those opinions might differ from your own, but they may also provide you with some important perspective.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Try something different this week, Virgo. It may mean taking a new route to work or trying a new food. Try something that is out of your element and you may � nd you like it.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23You will be full of energy this week and ready to handle anything that comes your way, Libra. When you get on a roll, you may � nd you have some admirers.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, the coming week may try your pa-tience. Relax when the week starts to prove too stressful, and you will make it through the week with your peace of mind intact.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Keep listening when others around you are talking, Sagittarius. You can learn valuable lessons by keeping a trained ear on the con-versation and use this information later on.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, you may have big plans this week but that doesn’t mean you can leave all other responsibilities by the wayside. If you can’t get to things yourself, delegate.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, you crave change this week, even if it is something small and mundane. Fig-ure out something you can do on a small level to incorporate change into your day.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20You may be inclined to help your commu-nity this week, Pisces. There are bound to be plenty of places to share your time.

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FEBRUARY 18Jillian Michaels, Fitness Trainer (39)

FEBRUARY 19Victoria Justice, Actress (20)

FEBRUARY 20French Stewart, Actor (49)

FEBRUARY 21Alan Rickman, Actor (67)

FEBRUARY 22Julius Erving, Athlete (63)

FEBRUARY 23Kristin Davis, Actress (48)

CLUES ACROSS 1. Afraid feeling 5. Cause to be embarrassed 10. A group of hunting animals 14. At some prior time 15. Papier-__, art material 16. Disney’s “____ and Stitch” 17. College army 18. Essential oil from � owers 19. Solo vocal piece 20. “Bodyguard’s” female star 23. Liz’s 3rd husband Mike 24. A weapons emplacement 25. Vast desert in N Africa 28. Fasten by sewing 32. Organic compound 33. Cooper’s Hawk (abbr.) 34. Immerse in a liquid 35. A beatnik’s abode 36. Utter sounds 38. Used esp. of dry vegetation 39. Live in 42. Metric linear units 44. Indian frock 46. Stand for a cof� n

47. The Great Emancipator 53. Brown coat mixed with gray

or white 54. Lightly fry 55. New Yorker � lm critic Pauline 57. European sea eagle 58. Lasiocampidae 59. Another name for Irish Gaelic 60. Droops 61. Clairvoyants 62. Phonograph record CLUES DOWN 1. On behalf of 2. Enough (archaic) 3. Adrenocorticotropin 4. Public recitation 5. “Gunsmoke” actress Blake 6. Waited with _____ breath 7. ____-Breaky Heart 8. Sacco and Vanzetti artist Ben 9. Those who inspire others 10. Capable of being shaped 11. Cardinal compass point (Scot.) 12. TV advertising award

13. Zen Buddist riddle 21. Hill (Celtic) 22. Universal standard time 25. Passover feast and ceremony 26. Zanzibar copal 27. NE Arizona pueblo people 29. Pith helmet 30. Small trout-like � sh 31. Greek hell 37. Herbal teas 38. Struck a golf ball 40. Dash 41. Removes writing 42. Coal laborers 43. Old world, new 45. Mental representation 46. Someone who bites 47. Greek god of war 48. Albanian word for snow 49. Resounded 50. Solo racing sled 51. Gull suborder 52. Crime� ghter Elliot 56. Albanian monetary unit

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fire service sharing proposedcanim Lake estates water supply

contamination identifiedcouncil endorsed

water park project with provisosfuture of recreation facilities

under reviewMotor-vehicle incidents kept 100

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Call Today For Free Info Kit

1-877-840-0888www.ThompsonCC.ca

Start your Health Care Careerin less than a year!Study online or on campus

Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital

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is expanding their sales force.Looking for individuals with sales experience

& knowledge of electronics/cellular. Full time Salary/Commission w/potential wage to be $45,000 - $75,000 + Benefi ts. Drop off resumes to

#200 - 3107 48th Ave. Vernon or email:[email protected]. No phone calls please.

VERNON100 Mile House

Full time Salary/Commission w/potential wage to be$40,000 - $50,000 + Benefits.

Drop off resumes to 916A Alpine Ave., 100 Mile Houseor email: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

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BEFORE YOU SELL:• ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD

• PINE PULP LOGS

Please call NORM WILCOX(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Announcements

Coming Events

Local SPCAfundraising meetings

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

date and location.

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

card receipt mailed back to you.

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Employment

Business Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT 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.

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

DRIVERS WANTED:Terrifi c career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, MealAllowance, 4 weeks Vacation

and Benefi ts Package.Compensation based on prior

driving experience.Apply at www.sperryrail.com

under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Lakes District MaintenanceLtd. is looking for a

Planning & Quality Assurance Manager

in Tête Jaune Cache, BC

You will be responsible for developing & executing the summer maintenance plan for the service area, and per-forming quality assurance in-spections on work performed in accordance with ourQuality Management System.

Apply with resume and references in person at the

Burns Lake or Tête Jaune Cache Offi ces,

or to [email protected] or fax to 250-692-3930

For a more detailed job description on this posting

and more, please visit:www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for an

Area Manager in McBride, BC

You will be responsible for a small road maintenance crew for the highways and public roads around McBride. High-ways maintenance and man-agement exp. are an asset.

Apply with resume and references in person at the

Burns Lake or TêteJaune Cache Offi ces, or to

[email protected] or fax to 250-692-3930

For more details on this posting and more, please

visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Education/Trade Schools

TAYLOR PROTRAINING

*Heavy Equipment Operator Training

*Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627www.taylorprotraining.com

Help WantedPT to FT experienced cook wanted. Must have Food Safe. Call Joan, 250-456-7500.

Career Opportunities

Employment

Help WantedHUNGRY VALLEY RANCH has seasonal employment & a year round cabin for a self mo-tivated person or couple with handyman & mechanical skills. Must like animals & ranch life. References. 250-395-3539.

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.

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfi eld construc-tion company. Duties will in-clude servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equip-ment. The job will be predomi-nately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the fi eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Short Log Trucks are needed for work in the Quesnel area from now until breakup. Com-petitive rates and good camp arrangements for out of town trucks. Please call (250)561-2220 to inquire.

Traffi c Control (fl agger) 2 day classes 100 Mile Feb 19/20 New $200 Renew $100 tx incl 1-866-737-2389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

TRAFFIC Control personnel needed. Call 250-791-5725.

WANT to live in PARADISE? A year round, resident care-taker couple is required for beautiful Paradise Lake Resort in the Thompson/Okanagan. We are seeking a dependable couple who will work indepen-dently throughout the year and have skills in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems; carpentry and/or construction experi-ence; and a mechanical apti-tude. Experience in a similar role would be an asset. Com-pensation will be commensu-rate with skills and experience and includes living accommo-dation. Please direct any questions to Tracy at [email protected]. Re-sumes, along with a cover let-ter, can be emailed to the above or mailed to: Paradise Lake Resort c/o 24560 - 58A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1G9. The deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 2013.

Career Opportunities

Employment

Trades, Technical

Electrician /Maintenance Supervisor

Permanent Full Time100 Mile House Hospital

APPLY AT:www.roomtogrowbc.caCompetition # 467624

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

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 250-395-4646ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Mondays noon at #18 - 208 8th Street. Tuesdays, 8pm, St. Timothy’s Church. Thursdays 7:30pm, 108 Community Cen-tre. 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

Sales

Services

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 ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

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

Maintenance Services

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

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay80LB square bales of alfalfa orchard grass, also reed ca-nary grass. Hillpoint Farms. 250-791-6652.

Excellent quality 2012 cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. and evenings.del. avail. (250)398-2805.

FOR RENT: Good quality pas-ture for 25 cow/calf pairs. May 15-Nov. 15. 250-791-6589.

NICE HORSE HAY - Small squares 60lbs. plus, $6 per bale. 250-395-2944.

Sales

Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayWanted to rent good quality pasture for 100 yearling heif-ers, 25 cow/calf pairs & 5-10 bulls. Needed May 15 to Nov 15. Please call early am or evenings. (250)398-2805

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.

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.

Misc. Wanted

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL

44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!Also Damaged 40’

$1950 Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108

Free Delivery BC and ABwww.rtccontainer.com

WANTED:Will pay cash for construction equipment, back-hoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.

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

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

in every form. NEW HOURS: Sat. 9am-1pm. 205 Birch Ave., 100 Mile House

250-395-3034OFFICE CLOSED SAT. FEB. 16Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

WANTED: Old lever actionWinchester rifl es and carbines. Call (250)791-6369

Real Estate

Duplex/4 Plex2 BDRM updated suite: 5 min.to 100 Mile. $725/mon in-cludes utilities. Avail. March 1st. 778-485-0043.

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FLEA MARKET every Friday at the 108 Mall. 11am - 4pm. To book a table call Brenda 250-396-7144.

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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 Rent1 BDRM. APT, above store on hwy 97.$495/month, plus hydro N/S,N/P,W/P only. Call Dave 250-395-3106 or after 6pm. 250-395-2069

BC 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

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

LRG, bright 1 bdrm garden suite in town near park. newly renovated. $725/mo incl util, cable, laundry. N/S N/P SD. refs reqd 250-395-3826

PARKVIEW 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

Mobile Homes & Parks

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Duplex / 4 PlexLAC LA HACHE duplex. Across from LLH Elementary.4782 Clark Ave. 2 bdrms, lake view, fenced yard. $595/mo. Bill 250-456-7503, or Angie 250-396-7529.SPACIOUS 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex in 100 Mile. $700/mon. 250-395-2550.

Homes for Rent2 BDRM mobile, 4 appliances, N/G and wood heat, on 1/2 acre in Buffalo Creek. $550/mon. 250-397-2083.3 BEDROOM home backing on 108 Lake. Quiet cul-de-sac location. Park like setting. 2 enclosed garages & 2 decks. Gas heat & wood stove in fi n-ished basement. RR, no smoking or pets. $985 mo. 250-791-6633.AVAIL. APRIL 1ST.: 4 bdrm family home. Large fenced yard & shop. Walking distance to schools & amenities. Locat-ed in Blackstock sub. Asking $1200/mon. Contact [email protected] or 250-833-1134 for more details.FOR RENT Beautiful house on over 1 acre in 108 mile ranch, Gardeners dream, corner lot. 2 bedrooms up, 1 down , with large sauna. $950 mo. plus utilities. ref. required. Call 250-791-6619 leave messageFOR RENT March 1st, 108 Mile Ranch, 3 bdrm log house, 1 bath, w/d, f/d/dw, 3 outbuild-ings, 1.3 acres. NS, NP. $1100/mon. plus utilities. 250-596-3259.TOP HALF of newer house. 93 Mile. 3 large bdrms, en-suite, beautiful oak kitchen, in-fl oor heating, 5 appl., window coverings, includes utilities. $875/mos. Ph. 250-459-7771.

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British Columbia vot-ers have had enough of bags of cash, instant party memberships, and corporate and union donations influencing their provincial affairs, according to B.C.’s three independent MLAs.

Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson, Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington and Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen are calling for reforms to party financing and a meaningful role for backbench MLAs.

Furthermore, they want the changes made in the brief legislative session that begins next week.

“People want MLAs to represent their con-stituents, not special interests or party lead-ers,” said Simpson, who was kicked out of the NDP caucus in 2010 for criticizing then-leader Carole James’ lack of policy specifics.

The MLAs are also calling for B.C.’s sched-uled election date to be switched to the fall, so the May 14 vote will be the last one featuring a spring budget that remains an untested political document.

Simpson noted that one of the B.C. Liberal

members supporting Premier Christy Clark’s leadership bid turned out to be a cat, and NDP leader Adrian Dix won his leadership contest with the help of bulk memberships delivered at the voting deadline along with bags of cash to cover the $10 NDP membership fee.

Huntington, the only MLA elected as an inde-pendent in 2009, said B.C. is one of the last places in Canada that still allows political donations from corpo-rate and union sources.

She added B.C. should also ban donations from non-residents, to prevent Alberta “oil barons” and other out-siders from influencing the vote.

Van Dongen, who quit the B.C. Liberals and later the B.C. Conservatives, said he was able to speak out about the cost to small business from the new Family Day BC holiday. NDP and B.C. Liberal members didn’t have that freedom because their leaders supported it, he said.

NDP house leader John Horgan said his party is on record in support of fall elections and banning corporate and union donations.

However, he doesn’t think it’s likely either one will be a priority for the B.C. Liberals as they use a 19-day session to set up for an election campaign.

Simpson said he will ask the government to consider at least the switch to fall voting in the spring session, which started Feb. 12 with a throne speech.

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A mobile application that helps the public find local health services has been updated to include laboratory services.

The BC Health Service Locator app was unveiled by the B.C. Liberal government in February 2012 and has had more than 7,000 downloads. The app helps the public find nearby hospitals, emergency rooms, immuni-zation clinics, after-hours pharmacies and walk-in clinics from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

Health service locations are pinpointed on a map and include detailed service descriptions, hours of operation, contact information and address.

The upgraded version now includes medical laboratory services, helping the public locate the nearest labora-tory service when they leave their

physician’s office if blood work or other laboratory services are required. Current users will need to upgrade the app on their hand-held device.

The BC Health Service Locator app is designed for non-emergency health service location assistance and infor-mation. Users can view the latest health alerts on the HealthLinkBC website from within the app.

Users can have instant access to call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 for non-emer-gency health information and 7-1-1 for hearing-impaired assistance. For immediate emergency help, always call 9-1-1.

The BC Health Service Locator app was created by HealthLinkBC at almost no cost to government using mostly volunteer government employees and is available through the iTunes App Store.

Health mobile app updated to include lab services

100 Mile Lions Rod Taylor, left, Gerry Niblow and Alan McKenna and helper Peter Mayr got a lot of kudos for their chili during the Cariboo Gold Rush Marathon at the 99 Mile Skill Trails on Feb. 9. The Lions provided hot chili for the hungry skiers who crossed the finish line at the event.

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A $113-million pledge to create a world-class campus for Emily Carr University of Art + Design will help British Columbia remain competitive in the fast-changing digital media industry, according to B.C.’s minister in charge of arts and culture.

C o m m u n i t y , Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett joined Premier Christy Clark at a warehouse district in East Vancouver recently to announce the new home for Emily Carr, to be completed by 2016.

The site is already home to a master’s pro-gram in digital media co-sponsored by Emily Carr, B.C. Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University and the University of B.C.

Bennett said he met with representatives of the 4,000 movie and TV people who staged a rally to call for more tax breaks for the B.C. indus-try. Bennett and Clark have ruled out further tax credits to match the more generous programs in Ontario and Quebec.

Bennett acknowl-edged B.C. has lost some major movie projects to other Canadian and United States locations, but he said B.C. already provides generous tax breaks and Vancouver’s reputation for technical work remains strong.

“When those films are shot, guess where they come for post-produc-tion work? They come back here. And it’s gradu-ates from this school, and future graduates who will do that kind of work.”

Clark noted B.C. is putting up $11 mil-lion to host the Times

of India Film Awards in Vancouver in April. Work is continuing to attract film produc-tion from India, whose industry is known as Bollywood and produc-es hundreds of movies a year.

“That’s real work,” Clark told report-ers at the Emily Carr announcement. “It’s not going down to the land

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ent shot at NDP Leader Adrian Dix, who flew to Los Angeles to meet with film makers and movie studio executives. Dix and NDP arts and culture critic Spencer Chandra Herbert par-ticipated in what was described as an “advoca-cy effort” to bring movie projects to B.C.

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Delegates at the recent Truck Loggers’ Association (TLA) annual convention gave a cool reception to Forest Minister Steve Thomson’s adjustments to log export fees and rules.

Thomson announced a 20 per cent increase in the export fee on logs exported from British Columbia’s South Coast and Southern Vancouver Island, the main source of B.C. log exports. He also unveiled a two-year trial where the export fee on lower-grade log exports from the Mid-coast region will be reduced to $1 per cubic metre, the same mini-mum rate as applied to Interior logs.

Thomson said only 10 per cent of the allow-able annual cut in the Mid-coast region is being harvested, and reducing the fee is an effort to generate more logging activity in a remote region with no sawmills. In December, the B.C. Liberal govern-ment extended a timber revenue sharing agree-ment with Aboriginal communities in the Mid-coast in an effort to assist logging and other resource development in a vast area without treaty settlements.

TLA president Bill Markvoort said the fee increase for the South Coast deters export sales at a time when the industry is not cutting all the trees allowed under provincial har-vest rules for Crown land.

The TLA estimates that since 2000, 41 million cubic metres of coastal timber has been exported as logs. During the same peri-od, 58 million cubic metres that could have been logged under sus-tainability rules was left standing.

Rick Jeffery, chief

executive officer of the Coastal Forest Products Association, said the changes represent a successful balancing act by the province between supplying B.C. mills and keeping log-gers working to supply export markets.

“People should know that for every log that gets exported, between two and three logs end

up in front of a domes-tic mill,” Jeffery said.

NDP for-est critic Norm Macdonald said the increased export fee for South Coast logs isn’t enough to stem the ris-ing tide of log exports. A min-istry example of the new fee sched-

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