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Man’s death MacLeod a difference maker suspicious RCMP are treating the death of 61-year-old male near Meldrum Creek as suspicious. On March 18, Williams Lake RCMP attended a residence located at the 200 marker of the 100 Road near Meldrum Creek after a passerby observed a vehicle broken down with a sign on it asking for someone to call 911 or the RCMP. The Williams Lake RCMP attended a nearby cabin and located two men in the residence. A 61-year-old male was found deceased and, due to the circumstances surrounding his death, the North District Major Crime Unit (MCU) and Forensic Identification Section (FIS) were called to assist with the investigation. Alexis Creek RCMP are assisting with the investigation as the location of the property is situated in the rural area north east of Alexis Creek. A forensic autopsy was scheduled for Friday, March 23 in Kamloops. The name of deceased will not be released at this time due to the wishes of the family.
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Horsefly’s Bruce MacLeod (middle) has his arm raised in recognition by the Man in Motion himself, Rick Hansen, Sunday afternoon at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. MacLeod was the final medal bearer for the End of Day Celebration which featured speeches from local dignitaries and lots of entertainment, including from guitar genius Don Alder (left). Hansen’s relay departs from Williams Lake this morning at 9:45 a.m. from Williams Lake secondary. See pages A3, A4, and A19 for more photos.
Inside the Tribune NEWS Two arrested for assault.
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Weather outlook: Increasing cloudiness this morning, high of 10 C. Cloudy/chance of showers Wednesday, high of 11 C.
Defence papers filed following Taseko claim Erin Hitchcock Tribune Staff Writer The Wilderness Committee’s lawyer filed defence papers with the Supreme Court of British Columbia Thursday in response to Taseko Mines Ltd.’s Notice of Civil Claim that had been served on the committee earlier this month. Taseko’s claim accuses the committee and its outreach director Sven Biggs for “a series of false and defamatory statements concerning Taseko and its proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.” According to Taseko’s claim, some of the alleged defamatory statements include: Taseko’s original proposal was to use Fish Lake as its tailings pond, where the com-
pany would store toxic waste rock produced by its mining operations; Taseko’s engineers offered Little Fish Lake as an alternate site for the tailings pond; that the toxins from the Little Fish Lake site would make their way downstream to Fish Lake; and that the new mine plan that Taseko seeks approval for proposes to turn Little Fish Lake into a toxic tailings pond. “Taseko welcomes a full, thorough and open process to evaluate the merits of New Prosperity project, which we believe will be a big win for British Columbia, First Nations and Canada,” says Russell Hallbauer, CEO of Taseko, in a March 1 news release. “We cannot, however, stand idly by when certain parties such as the Western Canada
Wilderness Committee mislead the public about the project. The facts do matter. All parties benefit from an open and fair discussion of the facts, not false, misleading and harmful inaccuracies.” According to the committee’s response to civil claim papers, “the defendants say that this defamation action is without merit, and that based upon the plaintiff’s own public statements and prior environmental review panel conclusions, the words complained of are not defamatory and are in any event protected by the defences of truth, fair comment or responsible communications; and that this action should be dismissed with special costs against the plaintiff for attempting to use the litigation pro-
cess to silence critics on a matter of fundamental public interest.” Dan Burnett, the committee’s lawyer, in a news release, says: “What the Wilderness Committee is asking the courts to do in its filed Response to the Claim is uphold the Wilderness Committee’s right to free speech on this important environmental issue, dismiss the action and impose extra court costs upon Taseko for attempting to use the litigation process to silence critics.” To view Taseko’s claim, visit http://www.issuu.com/wlteditor/ docs/taseko-notice-of-civil-claim. To view the committee’s defence papers, visit http://www.issuu.com/ wlteditor/docs/response_to_civil_ claim.
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Two men arrested for assault On March 23, at about 1:30 p.m. the Williams Lake RCMP responded to a call of a fight in progress in front of the courthouse
in Williams Lake. The attending officers located a man and woman, in their mid 20s, suffering from injuries consisting of a
laceration and bruising to the head area. The investigation revealed that they had both been struck on the head with an impro-
vised club-type weapon. One 24-year-old man and one 52-year-old man were located nearby and arrested for as-
sault with a weapon. Both suspects were released to appear in Williams Lake Provincial Court at a later date.
Pizza delivery driver robbed Friday A Domino’s Pizza delivery driver was the victim of a robbery at the intersection of Second Avenue North
and Borland Street in Williams Lake Friday night. At about 9 p.m. the driver was attacked by
a group of individuals who fled on foot after the incident. The RCMP are asking anyone who wit-
nessed this incident or has any information pertaining to this investigation to call the Williams Lake De-
tachment of the RCMP at 250-392-6211 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Break and enters, assaults among reports Between March 19 and March 23 the RCMP responded to a paint ball incident, break and enters, and a number of assaults. March 19: • RCMP received a call of two males fighting on Carson Drive. Officers attended and located one male in breach of his curfew conditions. The male was arrested and held to appear in court. March 21: • RCMP responded to a 911 call and learned that two males had an
argument which ended when one male pulled out a knife and uttered threats to harm the other male. The suspect was located by the police and arrested. • RCMP received a call that a male had assaulted a female at a residence on Dodwell Street. The male was arrested and later released on an undertaking to appear in court. • A female reported she had been assaulted by a male at their residence on Farwell Canyon Road.
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Officers attended and determined no assault had taken place. March 22 • RCMP received a report that the parkade at Boitanio Mall was hit with orange paint balls overnight. Video showed a two-tone Dodge pickup, mid 90s to early 2000 model was involved in this incident. The truck appeared to be dark maroon and grey in colour, but the licence plate was not visible. March 23 • RCMP received a
call of a disturbance at a residence on First Avenue. Investigation revealed a male and female had been bear sprayed while sleeping in their camper on the property. No suspects surfaced in the investigation. • RCMP received a report of a break and enter into a residence on Pigeon Avenue between 5 p.m. the previous night and noon. Nothing appears to have been taken. RCMP received a report that a person was hit by a vehicle. Officers at-
tended and determined a male was intoxicated and fell off his bicycle. The male was taken to the hospital. • RCMP officers observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manner. When the vehicle was stopped, it was discovered that the driver and a passenger were under the influence of alcohol. The driver provided samples of his breath which were over the legal limit. He was released on a Promise to Appear Court at a later date.
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Yellow Umbrella is Now Open! This week at GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS Your Preschooler and… Getting Along With Others
Up until now, your preschooler has been mostly concerned with his or her own needs.Usually around the third birthday, this “egocentric” view of the world begins to change. Typically, your child will be more interested in playing with friends, although friendships may be short-lived. Your child may be able to show empathy, take turns, and begin to understand the idea of sharing. As well, more and more preschoolers are able to follow rules and instructions and are interested in seeking approval from adults. It is important to set basic rules and stick to them consistently. Getting along with both children and adults so that your child may do well in a group environment is a very important part of helping your child get ready for school.
Try some of these with your preschooler: 1. Most preschoolers look for approval. Give approval (with encouraging words and actions like smiling) for taking turns and waiting for a turn as a part of your child’s everyday routine. 2. Introduce your preschooler and friends to simple games that require taking turns, such as card games like Go Fish. 3. Give simple one or two-step instructions to follow and then praise your child for listening and completing the task. Be delighted and supportive when your child behaves well. 4. Model respect by saying things like “please” and “thank you” to your child. 5. Encourage your child to have regular responsibilities around the home. An activity such as choosing clothes independently allows your child to get used to routines and expectations as a part of the day. 6. See how others do it. Reading books about friends with your child is another way to introduce your child to socializing. 7. Provide lots of opportunities for your child to interact with friends. Set up play dates with friends on a regular basis. Encourage your child to say “Hello” to playmates when he or she sees them. 8. Keep play dates short – one to two hours, and small – one to two friends. Make available a variety of activities that children will enjoy. 9. Be available. Supervise your child. Don’t just leave the children to play by themselves and hope for the best. Be close by in case they can’t solve their own conflicts, stop playing together, or need a change of activity. 10. Take your preschooler to another child’s home. Provide the experience of playing away from your child’s own home and learning the rules of another family. Depending on your child’s comfort level, consider leaving your preschooler in the home of trusted friends without you, first for a short time and then for longer periods. 11. Invite your own friends over. Since young children pay close attention to what adults do and often imitate their behaviour, model for your child by inviting adults to visit in your home. Have a double play date with a friend who has children.
Contact your local school or 250-398-3839 for more information on this program for 3 and 4 year olds & their parent/care giver. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)
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Williams Lake in motion
Rick Hansen stopped in Williams Lake Sunday as part of his 25th Man in Motion Anniversary Tour. Hansen was joined
by numerous medal bearers on the tour through the city, including final medal bearer Bruce MacLeod of Horsefly.
An End of Day celebration began at the Cariboo Memorial Complex and included a traditional First Nations welcome and
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The Dell family, medal bearer Brady Johnson and others, including medal bearer Anna Dell, travel along Western Avenue Sunday during the 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay.
Above: Following the End of Day Celebration at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex all of the medal bearers were invited on stage for a photo with Rick Hansen. Left: Rick Hansen is presented the Key to the Region by (from left) Williams Lake Indian Band Chief Ann Louie, Williams Lake Mayor Kerry Cook, Cariboo Regional District Chair Al Richmond, Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson, and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.
smudging, entertainment, family barbecue, and celebration cake. To view video and more pictures, visit wltribune.com.
Mark Lees, Cindy Lightfoot, Kesha Neal and LeRae Haynes, a Perfect Match and Friends, were part of an extensive lineup of entertainment during the celebration.
CARIBOO REGION WEATHER FORECAST Normals for BARKING SPIDER MOUNTAIN BIKE the period:
Tuesday
Increasing cloudiness in the morning High 100C Low -20C
Wednesday
Cloudy/chance of showers High 110C Low 20C POP 30%
Thursday
Cloudy/chance of showers High 90C Low 10C POP 40%
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Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud High 80C Low -40C
High 10 C Low -30C 0
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Hansen monument unveiled Monica Lamb-Yorski photo
Rick Hansen and the monument honouring his achievements that was unveiled in front of the Tourism Discovery Centre in Williams Lake Monday. Hansen thanked the city for honouring the 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion Tour in such a “special” and “meaningful” way. “This city is an incredible community of people that care and encourage each other, and take time to make a difference. They certainly did in my life and have supported the Man in Motion Tour and the journey since over last 25 years,” Hansen said.
Council votes to keep water, sewer fees as are Monica Lamb-Yorski Special to The Tribune At its fifth public budget meeting council began making some budget decisions, but none on taxation. On March 22, all council members present at the meeting voted unanimously to keep water and sewer user fees at their 2011 rates. The airport’s operating and capital five-year financial plans were approved. Council also agreed to maintain reserve fund levels for both water and sewer at $400,000 — up from the previous level of $250,000. “We have to be prepared if something happens. Some of our sewer lines are 30-plus years old,” said coun. Surinderpal Rathor before making a motion to raise the reserve levels. When council began going through the supplemental budget requests, debate ensued and the fact that Coun. Danica Hughes was away meant that often the votes were right down the middle with no one to break the tie. Items council could not agree on whether to remove or keep and resulted in no decision being made were the traffic light and electrical box
wraps at $6,000 and an additional $75,000 for a greenhouse gas planning technician position. In arguing for the GHG position, coun. Geoff Bourdon implored council to look past the expenditure as an increased level of service, but see the new position as that 10 per cent of spending that gives one access to grants. In the proposed 2012 budget, the position would be covered by the general fund ($20,000), water/sewer fund ($10,000) and community works fund ($45,000). Coun. Laurie Walters asked if it could be a oneyear position that council could measure results for at the end of the term, while coun. Sue Zacharias suggested the position fits into the guidelines set by the official community plan and the integrated community sustainability plan. “A reasonable amount of the position would focus on energy efficiency and there is a great potential for our city to save money with the position,” said manager of operations Geoff Goodall. Meanwhile Mayor Kerry Cook said she could not support the position, describing it as an increase in level of service. “It is a new
a position at the city. In regards to the last three years we have increased a planning technician in our city. I’m not prepared to support this new position, but would carry on with a summer student position in that department,” Cook said. Council did keep the budget lines for an upgrade at the works yard for $20,000 and the Business Expansion Attraction Survey Projects for $45,000. Staff gave some details on work that needs to be done on widening South Lakeside. They suggested the cost would be $2 million and doing the project in one year would be better than interrupting that area of town for two years. Cook asked staff to prepare a report on the road project that would include possible funding sources, apart from borrowing funds. A sixth public meeting is scheduled for March 29 at 7 p.m. when council will be presented an amended five-year-financial plan. On April 3 the first three readings of the fiveyear-financial plan bylaw will commence, followed on April 17, with the first three readings of adoption of the five-yearfinancial plan bylaw.
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“They call the Cariboo home” Everyone has a story. What is yours? The Tribune is accepting submissions and suggestions for a series in our paper called “They Call the Cariboo Home.” One article (with photos) on one person or family will appear in our paper once a week for a year. Perhaps you are a long-time resident who has had led an interesting life in the lakecity and would like to share your story with the community, or maybe something out of the ordinary drew you to Williams Lake. If you think you or someone you know would make a good candidate for a profile/feature article in They Call the Cariboo Home, we would love to hear from you. Stories may be written by you or one of our reporters. Submissions and suggestions can be dropped off in person or sent to: e-mail: editor@wltribune.com fax: 250-392-7253 mail: 188 North 1st Ave. Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 1Y8
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Gale to receive Diamond Jubilee medal Monica Lamb-Yorski photo
Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer This Friday, ShirleyPat Gale of Williams Lake will be honoured for her work with the Daybreak Rotary Club of Williams Lake and literacy. The honour comes in the form of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which will be presented by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point to Gale at Government House in Victoria. During the year of celebrations, honouring the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized for their contributions to Canada. Each lieutenant governor was given an allotment of medals, and Point specifically selected Gale to receive one because of her work with the Lt. Gov. Literacy Project and Rotary, says a spokesperson for his office. When Gale receives hers, it will be part of a larger ceremony. Speaking from Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake Campus, where she works as a grants officer, Gale sounded overwhelmed with the accolade. Her involvement with the literacy project began with a conversation two and a half years ago in Joy Henning’s kitchen with thenRotary District
This Friday ShirleyPat Gale of Williams Lake will receive A Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in honour of her work with Rotary and literacy. Lieutenant Governor Steven Point will present Gale with the medal during a special ceremony at Government House in Victoria.
Governor Bob Blackard, an aides-de-camp to Point, and the lead for all the Government House Rotary joint literacy projects across B.C. “He and I got into conversation about how awesome Rotary is at being all of these things in the community. “Then we talked about international projects and I wanted to know how I could do the kind of scope of an international project in my own backyard,” Gale says. Blackard responded that funnily enough, he’d recently had a similar conversation with the lieutenant governor. Following up, Gale attended Rotary’s district conference and
during a cocktail hour at Government House, Rotary Club of Williams Lake then-president Ron Malmas invited Point to visit Williams Lake and five First Nations communities. Gale says they learned through the process that there’s a protocol when it comes to inviting the lieutenant governor, but in the end the Government House made it happen. “From those five, our Rotary Club selected Toosey, and that’s how it got started,” Gale explains, adding that Britco kindly donated a trailer left from the 2010 Olympics, which became a library/ multi-purpose facility in the Yunesit’in First Nation (Toosey). It was installed in
Branch Manager Announcement Lyla Floberg has been appointed Branch Manager at Williams Lake and District Credit Union’s Williams Lake Branch. Lyla joined Williams Lake and District Credit Union in 1981, but has worked in the credit union system since 1969. Lyla comes to Williams Lake from the 100 Mile House Branch, where she performed a variety of roles, moving through increasingly senior positions. Lyla most recently served as Branch Manager of the 100 Mile House Branch, and has been active in the community for many years. Williams Lake and District Credit Union has been serving members for 60 years and currently has branches in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Bella Coola. The Credit Union supports its communities through funding, staff expertise, and the energy and commitment of staff volunteers.
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Take notice that BC Hydro Authority has made application to the Province of British Columbia for Statutory Right of Way purposes covering Unsurveyed Crown land together with that part of the Northeast 1/4 of District Lot 8331 located in the Cariboo District. The file no. assigned to the application is 5407629. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 120—640 Borland St, Williams Lake BC V2G 4T1 Email: AuthorizingAgency. WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until 30 days after the last ad runs in the newspaper. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. 3376
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illiams Lake hasn’t been getting good press in the main stream media recently. The chlorine incident wasn’t a plus, nor was the police affair, and while we’re no longer number one on the crime parade, we’re at the bottom of a list when it French comes to Connection livable CanaDiana French dian cities. These kinds of lists are fine if you’re at the top, but 189 out of 190 is pretty dismal. The MoneySense list is an opinion, and it lumps all the cities together, regardless of size or circumstances. As we who live here know, Williams Lake has a lot going for it, but apparently what we do have (i.e.: proximity to a huge outdoor recreation area) doesn’t count. Well, it could be worse. We could be dead last. *** I attended two meetings this month that weren’t particularly joyful either. The first was a talk on the Social Aspects of Economic Growth by Dr. Glenn Schmidt from UNBC, who told us what to expect if the New Prosperity mine happens. Although I was aware of some of the issues (thanks to the Internet) there is always something new. I was surprised to hear that problems start in most communities during the construction stage, which would bring an influx of single men. I thought much of the construction would be done by locals, but apparently this has not been the case in other cities. Dr. Schmidt’s talk dealt with impacts on the city, nothing about the social impacts the mine would have on the Xeni Gwet’in or other communities. Next meeting was a workshop with a team of scientists who have been studying the impacts of climate change on forests and forest resources in the San Jose watershed. The changes will affect our water supply. If we want the city to be livable, never mind more livable, we’d better be paying attention to both issues. Diana French is a freelance columnist for the Tribune. She is a former Tribune editor, retired teacher, historian, and book author.
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Seniors feel run over by test If a government wants to jeopardize its chances of being elected, or re-elected, it only has to tick off senior citizens. And a terribly effective way of ticking seniors off is by taking away their driver’s licence. The provincial government is now back-pedalling on use of the DriveABLE program for drivers 80 and over. The computer-based test is intended to assess a driver’s cognitive ability. Seniors all over the province have been voicing their frustration with DriveABLE, stating it’s unfair, costly ($50 for the first test, more than $300 the second), and inconvenient. Responding to the outcry, B.C. Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced last weekthat the government would be making changes to how
it tests seniors over 80. A key change being that driver’s licences will no longer be revoked based on just computer testing alone. No doubt this will help appease our road-worthy octogenarians, who know well the lesson of the squeaky wheel, especially with a government that will need their votes come 2013. That said, with a mass of baby boomers beginning to retire, and the steadily-growing population in the Lower Mainland, the B.C. government isn’t throwing the baby out with the bath water. Instead, the award-winning DriveABLE program is itself being assessed. This, hopefully, will result in a program that is fair and respectful to seniors, while helping to ensure the roads are safer for everyone. — Salmon Arm Observer
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his week, I would like to highlight the DriveABLE program and clarify the recent changes the province has introduced to improve the program. DriveABLE is a system of testing and evaluating the cognitive abilities required to drive. As of 2010, MLA drivers aged 80 Musings or older Donna Barnett are required to go through a driver fitness test every year, starting with a visit to a family doctor and a report sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. If there are concerns that the individual may lack the cognitive ability to drive safely, that driver must undergo a DriveABLE test, a touch-screen computer program that assesses these skills. Recently, some concerns about the program have become apparent. In particular, many seniors are unfamiliar with the touchscreen technology and sometimes have to travel considerable distances to reach a location with DriveABLE technology. As parliamentary secretary for rural communities to the minister of community, sport and cultural development, I heard those concerns loud and clear. The matters of new technology and long-distance travel were very much appreciated by myself and our government. I’m happy to say that Minister Shirley Bond was receptive to the matters raised. In response to these concerns, the province is making changes to improve access and fairness for those required to take the DriveABLE assessment. Seniors who fail the computer assessment now have the opportunity to take an additional on-road evaluation. The results of the computer assessment, the on-road evaluation, and medical information will be combined to make a fair and informed decision about licensing the driver. The province will cover the costs of these tests. This alleviates the anxieties of those who feel they could lose their license as a result of an unfamiliar touch-screen assessment. The province will also expand access to DriveABLE programs in order to offer services as close to home as possible. A public education and awareness program will help seniors and families better understand the DriveABLE program. We have listened to the concerns of British Columbians and made changes to accommodate their best interests. Donna Barnett is the Liberal MLA for the Cariboo-Chilcotin.
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Editor:  Many a senior is going to sleep better with the government’s announcement that the DriveABLE program has been adjusted. And I want to congratulate all of those on both sides of the house who have fought so hard to convince the government to make those changes. However, the question remains: why do we need an expensive program like DriveABLE, a program that can only get even more tax-dollar demanding as the government attempts to resolve issues like increasing the locations where the DriveABLE onscreen testing can take place?    I personally am still committed to demanding a survey be done, of people over 80’s driving habits. If ICBC does not at this time know factually how many seniors are directly responsible for accidents and how much time these seniors are on the road, my position is that the reason why DriveABLE was introduced is more based on demographic projections, not facts. I am convinced that the majority of drivers older than 80 is self extinguishing, and they are driving less and less as they age, until at some point the great majority of 80-plus drivers just quit driving, although they may be still licensed to drive. Of the 1,500 people who were required to take the DriveABLE exam, according to Minister Shirley Bond, I project that most were misdiagnosed with cognitive issues. Again, of this targeted group, several of these drivers either voluntarily gave up their license rather than face the stress of driving to some strange city on highways and in conditions that they normally do not drive on, or failed the DriveABLE exam when they got there. Some have just not found the psychological fight to retain their license all that worth while. Doctors need to be trained to properly present the in-office Simard MD test as part of the required physical for those 80 and over. The government is quick to blame doctors for this current DriveABLE fiasco and point out that it is the doctors’ interpretation of the Simard MD exam that triggers the requirement for someone to take the DriveABLE exam. The in-office Simard MD test supposedly evaluates four abilities needed for driving: memory, attention, judgment and decision-making. Momentary memory lapses, distractions, and incorrect responses change your score, triggering the DriveABLE exam.  Doug Wilson Williams Lake
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It was great to see Walter Brunner’s smiling face in the newspaper Thursday, announcing the Burger Shed is again open and an article on his life’s love for food, etc.
What people may not know is Brunner is also a very kind and generous man. He helps many people behind the scenes, and his food is never wasted. He goes out of his way to aid someone down on their luck, or
lends a kind helping hand for others in ill health. Brunner has faced many adversities in his life, both personal and in business. He has overcome them, all of which have made him stronger and compassionate to others.
With the robins singing and the swans feeding in the marsh, it’s time for me to visit the Burger Shed, see Brunner’s big grin, then I will know for sure it’s spring. Pauline Huska Williams Lake
Are Canadians trapped in fossil-fuel markets? Editor: Endangering all human progress for the past two centuries ‌ fossil fuel GHG emissions rising by 50 per cent locks in disruptive climate changes, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It says global average temperatures will likely be 3C to 6C higher than pre-industrial levels. Can humans adapt? Are you certain? Why? Is this our making of a global human tragedy? OECD, looking ahead to 20302050, warns about present human pressures on Earth’s ecosystems. Energy demand “... is likely to be 80 per cent higher in 2050 than
now,â€? OECD says. The International Energy Agency (IEA) says humanity will increase global energy demand 40 per cent by 2035. We need non-fossil fuel energy PDQ. We experience significant extreme climate/weather challenges/damages at 0.08 C. The UN aims to stop our global temperatures from rising above 2 C (pre-industrial). Making that aim fail ‌ Canada historically plays a significant role ‌ lately in Durban (Stephen Harper/Peter Kent). Avoid irreversible human-genic climate change by 2015, says the IEA! Harper/Kent speed ahead for scheduled “trillionsâ€? of dollars of “lethalâ€? fossil fuel profits ‌ for Canadian Association of Petro-
I would like to send a huge bouquet of roses to the Williams Lake Old Time Fiddlers for hosting the concert with Kelli Trottier and Greg Simm last week. The music, singing and step-dancing was fantastic and we enjoyed every toe-tapping minute of it. My favourite part, though, was when Kelli and Greg jammed with the Old Time Fiddlers after the concert. The music is amazing and so much fun. Thank you for an incredible evening!  Lyn and Mark Temple and Mike Straza *** Roses to Todd Gale of Fisheries and Oceans for taking our kids out to Chimney Lake ice fishing last weekend.  For many of our children, it was their first
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leum Producers (CAPP), “cleanâ€? coal associations, “cleanâ€? natural gas groups ‌ Chambers of Commerce/business councils. Political campaigns, corporate lobbyists, lawyers, marketing, think-tanks are massively funded with petro/ fossil-fuel mega-dollars. The Canadian Oilsands Innovation Alliance market “un-dirtiedâ€? tar-sands energy. Ignore/deny/dismiss/damn/ minimize lethal GHG emissions, ecosystems and our future generations ‌ Suncor, Exxon-Mobile et. al.? Ignore/dismiss the UN, OECD, IEA, the Stern Report ‌ a global consensus of climate scientists (Harper/Kent)? Degrade Canada’s Fisheries Act (Keith Ashfield)?
experience getting out on the ice to fish. Some were nervous and apprehensive, but Gale’s patience and ability to connect with people made the experience completely positive for all involved. In fact, Gale’s love and passion for the sport was completely infectious; our kids can’t wait to try it again! Colleen D’Orsay, caseworker Big Brothers Big Sisters
Degrade/fast track the federal assessments that are “hurdlesâ€? for Canadian fossil fuel development (Joe Oliver)? What are the obligations of Canadians (who are un-familiar) with what even our existing degree of democracy permits/requires of us ‌ individually and collectively? Are Canadians forever “trapped,â€? locked in fossil fuel markets ‌ for the interests/mega-profits of a small group of large/powerful multinational corporations ‌ accepting violations of our global/local environment, people, and future generations with reckless endangerment? Herb Nakada Williams Lake
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Gale congratulated Continued From Page A5 “Now because they have space they’ve been able to access funding for early childhood education and they’ve also been a part of our university’s SkillsPlus grant, so we’re doing literacy workshops and computer training out there.” The project has inspired other Rotary clubs to do similar projects, and in Williams Lake, the other Rotary Club has adopted Stone and will open a library there in September. Mayor Kerry Cook says on behalf of city council, she adds her congratulations. “I can’t think of anyone else deserving of this prestigious award. Shirley-Pat is passionate about literacy and about people. Her infectious good cheer definitely leaves you a changed person,” Cook
says, adding the city is very proud of her. The medal Gale will receive depicts a crowned image of the Sovereign, in whose name the medal is bestowed. On the reverse side symbols mark the 60th, or diamond, anniversary of the accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The anniversary is expressed by the central diamond shape, by the background composed of a pattern of diamonds, and by the two dates. “The Royal Cypher consists of the Royal Crown above the letters EIIR (i.e., Elizabeth II Regina, the latter word meaning Queen in Latin). The maple leaves refer to Canada, while the motto VIVAT REGINA means “Long live The Queen,” states the Governor General of Canada’s website.
this position and keep in mind that if this is their first job, the experiences they take away will last a lifetime. Take the time to make this a positive experience for you both and have a good summer. The B.C. Chamber of Commerce applauds the B.C. government for its foresight in approving the Jumbo Glacier Resort. “This project has been reviewed to death,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. “It’s good to see B.C. sending a clear signal that major projects like these will be judged on their own merits.” The Jumbo Glacier Resort is a proposed year-round ski resort and has been involved in a lengthy environmental assessment process taking years to get to this point. “Where major projects are concerned, we very much hope that
this is a harbinger of things to come,” Winter continued. “There are several major liquefied natural gas and mining projects that are currently in planning, and I look forward to seeing this as the start of a trend where economically crucial projects go through an expeditious and balanced review process.” We invite members to attend our general meeting luncheon Thursday, March 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Signal Point Restaurant. Chamber meetings offer businesses the opportunity to meet other businesses. Please RSVP by Tuesday by calling 250-392-5025. Our guest speaker will be Brian Battison, vice president of corporate affairs for Taseko Mines Ltd.. Battison has been responsible for government and community
relations, public communications, policy development, and planning. He will be giving us an update on Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine and New Prosperity. Members are encouraged to enter and win the Chamber Chatter draw sponsored by the Williams Lake Tribune. The chamber will be hosting an Authors Fair at the Visitor Centre on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local authors will be showcased with their wonderful books. We will have readings, signings and you can purchase their books. For more information call us at 250-3925025. — The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce
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Sign Bylaw Public Session March 29 The public is invited to have its say on proposed changes to Sign Bylaw No. 1121, which regulates signage in the City. A public information session on the proposed changes will be held Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The City’s internal Bylaw Review Advisory Committee (BRAC) have found several areas in which the bylaw is in need of an update or areas that the bylaw could be expanded to include other types of signage. The following list summarizes the changes proposed by the committee to Council to amend and create a new sign bylaw: • Compliance with the Revised Official Community Plan (OCP) and Development Permit Guidelines; • Restructuring for the Bylaw for ease of interpretation; • Update the current preambles of the bylaw; • Review the current fees to include a sign permit fee change; • Broaden the Real Estate sign definition; • Increase liability insurance coverage; • Addition of provisions to allow offsite sign for Commercial/ Industrial Parks; • Authorization of the Bylaw to include the Bylaw Officers; • Authorization of fines by way of a fine schedule; and • Include definition for sandwich board signs.
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SPORTS NOTEBOOK Tuesday, March 27 Rick Hansen Relay This morning starting at Williams Lake Secondary, the Rick Hansen Relay departs south along its 25th Man in Motion Anniversary Tour. The relay departs at 9:45 a.m. and continues through various parts of the city before leaving town.
Wednesday, March 28 Williams Lake Ladies Soccer Association AGM
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The Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, spoke to high school and elementary students Monday morning at his former high school, Columneetza secondary, about the importance of setting goals and making a difference by working together.
Zwiers recognized for stellar year Scott Stewart/Spartan Athletics photo
Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Tim Zwiers was just about ready to pack up his goalie pads and start focusing on an education. The 19-year-old, who grew up spending much of his childhood among the Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association’s ranks, luckily, acted on an offer from Trinity Western University Spartans to suit up as the team’s goaltender two seasons ago. Zwiers, to kick off the 2011/12 campaign, landed the team’s starting goaltender job and was honoured early March by the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League by being named the league’s top goalie and a first team all-star. The Spartans, despite missing the playoffs with a 4-15-3 record, were thrilled with Zwiers play throughout the season. His efforts did not go unnoticed by the league, either, who presented him the awards March 13 at the BCIHL year-end banquet. “We did have a pretty rough year, so it was good to get a bit of individual recognition for my efforts,� Zwiers said. “At the end of the day, though, I’d rather be playing in the playoffs.� Zwiers finished the campaign
Tim Zwiers, a former Williams Lake resident, was honoured recently by the B.C. Interior Collegiate Hockey League as this year’s top goalie and as a first team all-star. Zwiers attends Trinity Western University, and just finished his second season with the team.
The Williams Lake Ladies Soccer Association is hosting its annual general meeting in the commons area at Williams Lake Secondary School on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to all members; however, teams are required to have a quorum of three players on hand to vote on issues raised.
Wednesday, March 28 ESSO Female Fun Day WLMHA will be hosting a Esso Female Fun Day on Wednesday, March 28 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at the Cariboo Memorial Complex. Esso Fun Day is a fun, introduction to female hockey for the first time player, coach or administrator. Registration by phoning 250-392-2211 or e-mailing wlmha@telus.net.
Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8 with a 3.86 goals against average and a .896 save percentage. He played the second-most minutes of any goaltender with 933, and faced the third-most amount of shots at 577. He finished with two wins, 10 losses and three ties with one shutout. “I had great numbers in the first semester,� he said. “But a few changes on our team and across the league caused my numbers to drop off a bit, but my play stayed pretty consistent.�
Zwiers, following his peewee season in Prince George, moved to Williams Lake with his family where he played until reaching his midget ‘AAA’ season. He has spent time playing with the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets and Calgary Hitmen, along with playing in the British Columbia Hockey League for the Prince George Spruce Kings. Following a brief stint with the Kamloops Storm of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League
(KIJHL), Zwiers accepted the offer from the Spartans. Zwiers, who noted Trinity Western University is a Christian school, said he’s happy with his decision to continue playing hockey at the collegiate level. He is currently studying for an education major and hopes to be a high school physical education and history teacher. “Trinity Western being a Christian university, that’s a big part of our school,� he said. “I plan on being here until I graduate.�
Mt. Timothy Ski Area open over Easter Mt. Timothy Ski Area, originally scheduled to close this weekend, will stay open for an additional week, noting its experiencing gorgeous spring conditions. The hill will now be open throughout the Easter weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For ski conditions call the snow phone at 1-877-3921446.
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This Sunday, April 1, the annual Nutrition Fun Walk and Run departs from the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex at 11 a.m. On hand will be lots of information on ways to live an active, healthy lifestyle. This year’s theme is debunking food myths.
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Nutrition Fun Run and Walk goes Sunday Celebrate spring on Sunday, April 1 at the Annual Nutrition Fun Walk and Run. The free, five-kilometre event starts at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex at 11 a.m. and travels gently through the residential neighbourhoods of the city. The Nutrition Run is a great opportunity to load up your stroller or bicycles and bring your children along. Families and friends will enjoy the
nutritious refreshments and fabulous prizes. March is Nutrition Month and the city is promoting healthy eating through the annual event. This year’s Nutrition Month theme is dedicated to busting up popular food and nutrition myths. Nutrition information has never been more accessible than it is right now. The Internet and social media are exploding with nutrition advice, which can also bring
Golfers kick off tour Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Williams Lake’s junior golfers hit the links this past weekend in Delta, B.C. for the opening round of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour. Derrick Walters, 16, and Ryan LaBossiere, 16, both played two rounds at Delta’s Kings Links by the Sea in the boys 14-16 age division. Walters fired a dayone 89, followed up by a steady 85 on day two for a combined 174 — enough for 13th place in the field.
LaBossiere finished with a day-one 90, followed by an 88 for a 178 combined score — finishing in 17th place. The first day of the tournament saw golfers contend with howling winds, impeding scores throughout the field. The next Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour stop is slated for Morgan Creek Golf Course in South Surrey, B.C. from April 7-8. The tournament is a qualifier for the Callaway Junior World Championship in San Diego, CA coming up this July.
about confusion and partial truths that are often not be based on the real facts. Some myths seem to hang on forever (the high protein diet) while new popular myths pop up (gluten free is the way to be) as food and nutrition trends change. Dietitians are a credible source for the most current thinking on food and nutrition that can help set the record straight. “Get the Real Deal
from Dietitians” and visit Nutrition Month at www.dietitians.ca to get the truth on 39 most popular and common nutrition myths. Tatjana Bates, dietitian from Interior Health, invites Williams Lake to visit the nutrition booth and join in on the fresh air and fun. For more information about the Nutrition Fun Run contact Recreation Services at 250-3987665 or Interior Health at 250-302-5000.
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Training runs on April 27th 4:00pm - 9:00pm and April 28th & 29th 9:00am - 4:00pm at Thompson Rivers University. There is a $60 fee for food and snacks for the three days, which will be refunded to anyone who becomes one of the group’s facilitators. Pre-registration is necessary, and can be dropped off at Lake City Ford Auto Care Mall. Attention: Donna-Marie. For more information call Harriet 250-267-1693, or Liz Crosina 250-267-9985.
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Fisher and sons set lifting records Local power lifter Blair Fisher, his son Dustin Fisher and his step son Brett Potter competed in the North American Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Portland, Oregon this past weekend. Blair is no stranger to powerlifting and has been training both his sons to compete for the past five months. “They both have been committed to their training and have both done extremely well considering the amount of time they had to train for this meet,” Blair said. Dustin, 27, said his bench press, or push, session went very well as he ended up with 275 pounds, giving him a third place victory. His pull, or deadlift, session gave him
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a first-place win with a 475 pound lift. Brett, 16, in his bench press or push session, came in second place and his pull or deadlift session gave him a first-place win with a 358-pound lift. He also set a Canadian national record for both his lifts in his age and weight class. Blair competed in the Masters class 47-53 in the bench press or push session, and secured a 402-pound lift, a firstplace win for him and a new Canadian national record. “The boys did extremely well for their first meet and are both eager to compete again,” Blair said. “They would like to participate in June in either Olympia, Washington or Vernon, B.C.”
Veteran local weightlifter Blair Fisher competes at the North American Bench Press and Deadlift Championships. Blair set a new Canadian record in the masters 47-53 age class, lifting 402 pounds.
Dustin Fisher took third place in bench press recently at the North American Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Portland.
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Brett Potter, 16, of Williams Lake competed in bench, earning second, and deadlift, winning first. Brett set a Canadian record for both his lifts at the competition.
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Kenny loses close five-rounder Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Williams Lake kickboxer Lloyd Kenny lost a close five-round decision Saturday in Vancouver for the B.C. Muay Thai Heavyweight Title. Kenny, 20, took on Vancouver’s Jonas Kwiatkowski, a six-foot-seven, 240 pounder. Kenny’s trainer, Williams Lake Muay Thai’s Paul Rosborough, said the fight garnered fightof-the-night recognition,
along with an immediate offer for a rematch from the event’s promoter. “Both guys landed big combos back and forth throughout the fight, but Jonas’s height, reach and how he used it played a big role in how the fight played out,” Rosborough said. “Lloyd was able to get to Jonas’s legs but just not often enough. “It was a great fight and Lloyd will gain a ton of experience from it. I have no problem losing a
fight that way. Needless to say both guys were limping around after the fight and were joking with each other about
what they had just put each other through. “Jonas earned that belt and was humble in doing so.”
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Families and children crowded into the upstairs activity room at Boitanio Mall Friday and Saturday to see Safari Jeff and his Living Wild show all about reptiles. Here he shows the audience a rather large frog. Among other things he talked about and brought out live examples of snakes and turtles for people to see.
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Friday, March 30 Family barn dance The young fiddlers in the Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society are participating in workshops in Williams Lake this week with internationally acclaimed fiddlers Gordon Stobbie and JJ Guy. The workshops will wrap up with an old-fashioned family barn dance with square dancing on Friday night at the Longhouse. The dance runs form 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 with children under age 12 free.
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TRU fundraising gala set for success It looks very like the Thompson Rivers University’s first ever gala to raise funds for students at the Williams Lake campus is going to be a major success. As of Friday there were only 12 tickets remaining for the $80-aplate gala coming up this Saturday night, says Betty Turatus TRU’s community co-ordinator. “The theme for the gala is Magic,� Turatus says. “The decoration crew has been planning and working like mad and will transform the gym and student street so that you won’t recognize either. It will be a magical night of entertainment, good food, making new friends or reacquainting with past friends.� A silent auction will be held
throughout the night and some items will be sold by live auction. Some of the big and small items donated for the cause include a weekend stay at a condo at Sun Peaks, a train set, a Liz Twan photograph, a handmade quilt, an iPad, jackets, hats, purses, lumber, and other trips. “The list is plentiful,� Turatus says. “It is really exciting. “We are hoping to raise $30,000 towards bursaries and scholarships for students to attend university here at home.� Being able to attend university at home is important for both the student and the community, Turatus says. “Students who stay in their hometown for their post sec-
ondary education statistically are more successful than when they go somewhere else.� The event organizing committee maintains that students who attend university in their hometowns can save approximately $8,000 a year in living costs. TRU also has the no-cancellation policy on the classes it offers. TRU north is working to increase enrolment of high school students from our area, destination students including international students, and adult or mature learners. People who would like to pick up one of the gala seats that may be remaining can call Turatus at 250-392-8000 or reserve on line at www.tru.ca/williamslake/gala.
The gala is Saturday, March 31 in the TRU gymnasium. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. with dancing to follow at 9 p.m. to the band March Hare. She says the community has been very generous in sponsoring this event, Turatus says. Â TD Bank Group has come on board as the presenting sponsor. PMT Chartered Accountants is sponsoring the entertainment, M&M Meats is sponsoring the desserts, RE/MAX Realty is sponsoring the appetizers and Always Travel is sponsoring the center pieces. Along with the above sponsors many silent and live auction items have been generously donated. Â
Food bank criteria reflects increased living costs The Salvation Army has updated its criteria for hamper access to the Williams Lake Food Bank to better reflect the current cost of living. In 2011, the provincial average cost of a nutritious food basket for a family of four was $868.43 per month, says Capt. Claudine Kadonaga. Those earning minimum wage, receiving income assistance, or facing other challenges such as high rents, child care, or transportation costs, for example, struggle to find ways to purchase food as well as meet their other basic needs, Kadonaga says.
The Williams Lake Food Bank assesses client’s income and basic living expenses to determine household funds available for monthly groceries, she says. Entertainment and clothing expenses are not calculated when determining eligibility, she says. If clients are in need of assistance with clothing or household items, and they fall into the weekly hamper category, Thrift Store vouchers are available to meet specific needs. Hampers provide staple foods for two to three days plus vegetables, fruit, baked goods, and
snacks. Clients choose a number of additional items such as dairy, margarine, condiments, spices, beverages, personal care products, diapers, formula, pet food, household products, etc. The average cost of hampers provided is $60 for a single person; $100 for a couple; and $210 for a large family of five to seven people. Food bank clients are seen on a walk-in basis at the Salvation Army located at 272 Borland St. and should bring with them identification for members in household, proof of address, and documenta-
tion of income and expenses. The food bank is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and closed over lunch. Salvation Army Soup Kitchen serves breakfast Monday to Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The Salvation Army Drop In and Fitness Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed over lunch). Activities include games, crafts, life skills classes, yoga and aerobics, weight room, coffee counter, television room, pool and ping-pong tournaments, etc.
The Williams Lake Lioness Club is having its seventh annual Spring Clean and Craft Sale on Sunday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seniors Activity Centre. To reserve a table call Bonnie at 392-5301. Come down for a bowl of our famous chili or chicken soup.
Sunday, April 14 Author readings The Tourism Discovery Centre is hosting an author’s reading event on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Authors will be showcasing, selling and signing copies of their books and participating in reading passages from their books. There is no charge to attend the event. Contact Claudia Blair at visitors@telus.net.
Friday, April 13 Saturday, April 14 Dinner theatre fundraiser The Maranatha Christian School is presenting an adult Courtly Dinner Theatre fundraising event on Friday, April 13 and 14 starting at 6 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $15. and available at Maranatha Christian School. Donations will be collected at the event for the students’ trip to Europe in the spring of 2013. The evening will centre around a performance of the comedy Twinderella.
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Barter video tackles pain of drug abuse Oren Barter is working with local photographer Casey Bennett to create a music video for his new song I Can’t Watch You Go. “The song is about addiction and is written from the perspective of a loved one watching the deterioration of the addict,” says Barter, who has been close to people touched by addiction. The duo held their first photography participation session for the video last week at the Central Carboo Community Arts Centre where guests had the opportunity to hold up a photograph of a
loved one or hold up a short bold message written on white paper that will be included in the video. One of his friends and supporters Brett Myrfield brought along doughnuts for visitors and dinner for the crew. Myrfield plays drums, guitar and other instruments. Barter has been writing songs, singing, playing music and performing for about five years around the lakecity and beyond. He released his first feature-length album Written All Over Me last year at age 22. In 2011 he was also
chosen as one of 11 finalists among 250 entries in the Variety’s Got Talent Contest. People who would like to talk to him about the music video can call him at 1-778-220-7611 or e-mail www.orenbarter. com. One of Barter’s personal goals was to build and drive an electric car to raise awareness about the need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. However, Barter says he is being guided to find sponsorship in purchasing a commerciallymade electric vehicle for the cause.
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Photographer Casey Bennett (left), Brett Myrfield, and Oren Barter discuss strategies for the making of Barter’s music video for his new song I Can’t Watch You Go.
Youth group picks up bags of garbage More than 10 pounds, or 4.5 kilograms, of lakecity garbage was diverted from our oceans in celebration of World Water Day last Thursday. “That doesn’t seem like much but read on and see just how important these little things are to the big picture,” says Mary Forbes of the Conservation Society, who worked with 20 children and three program leaders in the city’s spring break, Rec and Roll program to pick up the garbage around Marie Sharpe Elementary School and along the fence line to Rona across from 7-Eleven. Forbes says the group picked up discarded granola-bar wrappers, zip-lock bags and bits of garbage. The pieces ranged from take-out
food containers down to almost microscopic bits, most pieces smaller than your average plastic sandwich bag. She says a plastic zip-lock bag weighs practically nothing at about two grams each but using that measure the weight of garbage picked up works out to the equivalent of 2,268 zip-bags with each child averaging a pick-up of 113 bags (dirty, disgusting bags, Forbes adds). To those who may be wondering what picking up pieces of garbage may have to do with World Water Day she points to the mess in our oceans. With warmer weather and melting snow, she says water carries garbage — especially the tiny pieces of garbage into local ditches, streams, creeks, rivers
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Morigan Spring Sullivan stops by the World Water Display at the corner of Oliver Street and Third Avenue March 22 with her mom Juli Harland and friend Betty Fletcher. The display was set up by the Council of Canadians to celebrate World Water Week and World Water Day, Thursday, March 22.
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Riparian interface workshop put on hold Bruce MacLeod Special to The Tribune We had another good turnout for our regular monthly meeting of the Horsefly River Roundtable March 15 with four people joining by telephone conferencing as well. The FRISP (Farmland Riparian Interface Stewardship Program) workshop has been put on hold due to different parameters being imposed by the governments involved. My interpretation of the conditions is that a far more inclusive plan is going to be required, one which includes not only riparian issues, but forestry, natural wildlife inclusion or not, a land-use management plan, and a long-term approach with specific goals. Once all these objectives are met, funding would be available. We shall have to wait for Lee Hesketh to update us when the workshop will be held. There might be a possible field visit with Hesketh if the snow has sufficiently melted away. The report for our coordinator funding has been completed. This is the last year for this funding, so next year will be a challenge. Six detailed work plans for field work have been developed by Steve Hocquard and Richard Case. This was made possible through Fraser Salmon and Watersheds funding, and a lot of volunteer time by Hooquard and Case. The roundtable will
immediately attempt to secure funding for completion, although some work has already progressed through other sources. The projects to be undertaken are three areas on Woodjam Creek, plus improvements to Kroener Creek and Sucker Creek. Barker Creek culvert is a separate project with DFO and TLC cooperating with the land owner on a culvert to promote a better riparian situation in a specific area. The roundtable is hoping to have either Bob Harding or Rick Brundridge (or both) give us an update on the Fisheries Habitat Index Mapping project on the Quesnel and Horsefly Lakes. Barry Booth is expected to give an update on Land Conservancy projects in our area plus the rest of B.C. The roundtable is hoping to have Cariboo Regional District representative for Area F Joan Sorely explain how the CRD can help with roundtable objectives. Arts on the Fly is having a chili cook-off which the roundtable will try to muster a team of people to enter, and get some exposure as well as win first prize. The annual Salmon Festival was discussed with respect to funding issues, a co-ordinator (same as last year), and the expected low sockeye returns which may affect any Gyotaku demonstrations or First Nations drying rack demonstration, as well as increasing invitations to local
artisans to set up by the river as well as in the local fairground area. We will invite the Vintage Car Club again which was a real hit last year. 2014 is, according to DFO predictions, going to be a large escapement, and should be a good run. DFO is not going to open the spawning channel this year due to the expected low returns. I, Bruce MacLeod, met Hansen on Sunday, March 25, and handed him an invitation for him and his family to be our guests at the Salmon Festival. In what seems like an excellent move, the Ministry of Environment is initiating a process of Land Reserve designation to protect fish and wildlife habitat in the Horsefly River areas. There will be more information on this as we receive it. A discussion regarding communication via cellphones took place with the roundtable acknowledging we support these efforts, but it was more the board of trade’s department of expertise. I brought up a communication from Barry Booth of the Land Conservancy of B.C. regarding the removal by the Harper government of the word “habitat” from the fisheries act as amended in 1976. This is seen as a step backward in time and a real danger to the environment in general. Members were encouraged to go on the Internet and read the significant changes. There will be a
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Clifford French of Williams Lake on March 17, 2012 at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Sat., March 31, 2012 downstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100
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Misc. Wanted LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082. Wanted: 2”- 4” water dredge for placer claim + other equip. incl. claim. Forest Grove area. (250)397-2339 Call Ray WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369 Wanted: Used sleep apnea machine, in good cond., reasonably priced. (250)392-6801
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Auctions Restaurant Auction Kelowna Sandwich Restaurant Newer quality equip. Apr 5th @ 6pm 243 Bernard Ave Kelowna. (250)545-3259, View photo at doddsauction.com
Crib bedding, bumper pads. $30. (250)398-7744 Size 4 Gaerne MX boots, good cond. $50. (250)3926039.
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244 WOODLAND DRIVE Private country setting on 6.2 acres, great view. Walk-out suite, 2bdr., 2bath, separate entry & laundry. Upper levels 5bdr. 3 bath, office, loft etc. Features incl. crown molding, window seats, porch, underground sprinklers, rink and more! Phone Yvonne at (250)305-9349 to view.
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Executive rancher 1920 Hamel Road
3 bdrm, 2 bath, with grand room, hardwood and tile throughout, many extras. Southern exposure with lots of glass, stamped concrete patio with hot tub backs onto green space. 2 car garage with extra work area.
$339,900.00 1(250)305-2214 or email richardelliott@shaw.ca for pictures.
2011 Moduline 14x70 Brand new with full factory warranty 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Comes with fridge, stove, dishwasher, vaulted ceiling. Situated in Fran Lee Mobile Home Park. Good resale area, move in today! Reduced price. Please call (250)392-3879
Savage Mark ll rifle, 22 long, left hand bolt + 2 clips. $300. o.b.o. (250)305-2728
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Beautiful 2001 SRI mobile home, 14x70, 2bdr., 2 bath, open floor plan, skylight,f/s, water softener, vaulted ceilings. Very clean and well kept.
$65,000. For appointment to view Phone (250) 392-5428
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Perfect Family Home: 2300 sq. ft. home on 12th Ave. 3 bedrooms up, 1 bedroom down, 2.5 baths. Nicely finished basement with gas fireplace, large laundry room. Many updates including furnace and flooring. Fenced front yard and 14x29 ft. deck on back. Very clean. A must to see! Asking $245,000. (250)392-1401 after 5 pm
275 Clearview Crescent Clean, quiet place to live. 1 & 2 bedroom units available.
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2 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, no pets. (250)392-5074. 3bdr. condo located in secure complex, w/d & garage incl., r/r. (250) 305-4970. 3bdrm $900/mnth incl util. Avail. April 1st. 1170 Latin Ave. Please call Pace Realty, 455 Quebec St, PG, BC 1(250)562-6671 Brand new high end condo, 3bdr. n/s, n/p, ref/req. Avail. immed. $1550/mo. (250) 3922988. Clean, quiet, affordable 1bdrm. apartment, 2 blocks to hospital, incl. f/s, h/w, reasonably secure and intercom. (250)392-4982 Large 1bdr. bachelor suite. $600/mo. incl. util. in quiet adult bldg. Coin laundry, n/p, r/r, avail. Apr. 1st. (250)3926876 Secure 2 bd in adult oriented complex, no pets, references required. $680/mo. (250)3922602 or (250)305-5366
Commercial/ Industrial Commercial Space for lease at 150 Mile Center. Call Dianne at (250)296-4515 for more info.
Duplex / 4 Plex 2-bdrm. suite in 4-plex, downtown, heat included, coin w/d, storage, small dog/cat ok, newly renovated. $700/mo. Avail. April 1st.(250)296-4429 Excellent spacious 2bdrm in 4-Plex like new Details, Pictures and map at: www.LivingSpace4Rent.com Call to view (250)267-4523 Williams Lake - 2 bdr + lrg den suite, grnd lvl, priv. entr. laundry, & storage, 1 car parking, Just renovated. 4012 N. MacKenzie Ave. $700/mo. incl. utils. avail. April 15th. (604) 941-0317 or (604) 3412518 Call after 3pm.
1 bdr. bsmt. suite on North Lakeside Dr., view of lake, f/s, n/p, n/s. $600/mo. Avail. Apr. 15th. (250) 398-3301 1bdr. ground level suite, separate entrance, incl. w/d, cable, & util. $650/mo. Avail. Aprl. 1st. (250)392-3099 1 bdrm. suite, separate entrance & separate driveway, access to W/D, heat/lights included. A/C, internet, close to TRU & bus. Available April 1st. $700/month. (250)398-6290
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2bdr. clean, fresh bsmt. suite close to school & TRU, quiet street, n/s, n/p, f/s. $565/mo. incl. util. (250)392-0371
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2006 Polaris 800 Comes with winch, snowblade, windshield, passenger seat, and chains. Asking $6,850. o.b.o. (250)297-0143
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1, 2, 3 bdr. apartments located in different areas of town, excellent cond., located near all levels of schools & university. (250) 302-9108. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments avail. immediately. (250) 3054972. 1bdr. apartment, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave., f/s, n/s, n/p. $475/mo. Available April 1st (250)398-3301 1bdr. apart., quiet bldg., small yard, close to downtown, pets neg., n/s, $500/mo + util. Avail. Apr. 1st. (250)398-5834
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1994 10ft. Vanguard Camper N/S queen bed, oak cabinets, oven, bathroom, furnace, hot water, bsmt. storage, awning, pod & rack on top. Camper only $7,000.o.b.o. On 1999 F350 crewcab 4x4 Lariat, v10, long box SRW, 201K km, winters on rims, canopy. Will sell camper separately or as unit with truck. (250)392-4423
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2000 F250 Super Duty with towing package, 220,000kms. Runs Great!! $5,000. o.b.o. (250)305-4381
UTILITY TRAILER 8ft. box, locked canopy, spare tire, very good shape. Easy to pull. Priced to sell at $1,500. Firm (250)392-5207
1998 Kustom Koach 25ft. travel trailer, sleeps 6, tub/shower, sound system, t.v., antenna, a/c, awning, microwave. Reduced to $7,900. (250)392-2492
1999 25 ft. Travelaire V-10 Ford motor, trailer hitch, solar panel charging system, sirius radio, excellent cond., 123,000kms. $22,500. o.b.o. Must be seen! (250)392-1405
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1990 Winnebago Chieftan 34 ft. 454 engine Good condition. Low Mileage. Must sell! $10,000 obo (250)305-7134
4 door, good studded tires, driven by non-smoker, has been run with synthetic oil in all parts, mint interior, low mileage, excellent running condition.
$7900.00 (250)392-6080
2006 Nissan Murano SL awd, black interior/exterior with heated cloth seats, air, tilt, cruise, winter and summer tires, hidden hitch, new brakes, great condition, regular service schedule, 185,000 kms. Asking $12,500. (250)392-0164
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2003 F150 XL 4x4, 4.6L v-8, red, 115K kms, 5spd. manual transmission, new BF Goodrich A/T tires, custom stereo system. $9,500. o.b.o. Call (250)267-4963
89 GMC 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4. 2 sets of rims & tires, air bags, some rust but runs good. $2700. obo (250)398-9383
2004 Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew for Sale! 5.4L V8. 162,000kms. Leather interior, levelling kit, rear seat dvd player, full power features, fully loaded, canopy, running boards. Well maintained. $15,000obo. 250-267-2675
1991 Maxum 2300 SCR On tandem trailer, 535hrs. on Freshwater cooled 5.7L Mercruiser, boat has been completely detailed and leather redone. Boat features- shore power, alcohol electric stove, sink, 2-way fridge, 2-way hotwater heater, queen-size aft. bed, head & shower with holding tank plus cold rear deck shower. Lowrance GPS chartplotter, remote search light, 6 stack CD player & speakers. $23,500. (250)790-2061
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“Man In Motion” comes to Williams Lake
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Rick Hansen presents Cariboo Regional District Chair Al Richmond (right) with a Rick Hansen participant medal at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, as Don Alder and Mayor Kerry Cook, who also received a medal, look on. Ranchland Honda’s service advisor Lani Stevenson, left, and Sydnie Pye, customer service, right, have a visit with Rick Hansen at the dealership Sunday afternoon. Honda is the official vehicle supplier of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay.
RCMP C and C Community Policing volunteers lead relay participants through the city during the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay in Williams Lake Sunday.
Christine C C Clayton, Rick Hansen’s sister, was one of the medal bearers at the 25th Anniversary Man in Motion tour.
The Rick Hansen medal honours those who have made a difference.
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River adventure inspires young leaders The Rivershed Society of B.C. is seeking participants for its three-week Sustainable Living Leadership Program taking place Aug. 2 to 26 this summer. Now in its ninth year, the leadership field course is designed to inform and inspire young community leaders from across the province, says Richelle Giberson, program spokesperson. Participants will journey by foot, van, canoe and raft from the Fraser River’s headwaters near Valemount to where it meets the Pacific Ocean, 1,400 kilometers away. Anyone with an interest in sustainability or community development is encouraged to apply for this year’s program. Participants must be 19 years of age or older and physically fit. Community volunteer experience is an asset. The application deadline is May 18. For more information or to apply visit: http:// rivershed.com/sustainable-living-leadershipprogram_2012/aboutthe-sllp. Giberson says the Rivershed Society believes that real environmental change starts in communities which is why the Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP) was created.
The program educates through hands-on experience, and opens the door to a network of community leaders in the Fraser River watershed. It also gives participants the time to de-
velop and plan projects they can implement in their own communities. Research shows that programs like this are important catalysts for environmental and community development. Sharman Learie, co-
ordinator of the Adventure Studies program at Thompson Rivers University, researched the SLLP as part of his masters thesis and found that the program is “indeed creating environmental leaders.”
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engagement Gene and Lorna Sapp of Williams Lake, B.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla Elizabeth Sapp, to Cory Douglas Hein, son of Robert and Jane Hein of Salmon Arm, B.C. The couple met at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. The future bride graduated with a degree in Arts, majoring in History and a degree in Elementary Education, specializing in EAL. She is employed as a Grade 5 teacher at the The Fernie Academy in Fernie, B.C. The future groom received a degree in Mechanical Engineering at UBC. He is employed as an engineer at Line Creek Mine - Teck Ltd. in Fernie, B.C. The couple will continue to live in Fernie, B.C. A July 2012 wedding is planned at the Sacred Heart Church in Williams Lake, B.C.
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