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OF COURSE I’M THE EASTER BUNNY
Real estate sales climb Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer
The School District 27 board has called a special open meeting for the public for tonight, Tuesday, April 10 to gather input from the public on the district’s budget. The board is inviting the public to share their thoughts, concerns or ideas with trustees between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. The public input will be followed by a special open board meeting.
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SPORTS A9 Easter Bunny visits Mt. Timothy. COMMUNITY A12 Festival band section this week. Weather outlook: Cloudy today, high of 18 C. Cloudy/showers Wednesday, high of 14 C.
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The Easter Bunny was hopping around Boitanio Mall Saturday for the Rose Lake/Miocene 4H Club’s Easter Petting Zoo. Hundreds came throughout the day to pet the animals, participate in a fun cake walk and meet the Easter Bunny. Here, two-year-old Mason West holds out his hands in anticipation of Easter treats from the Easter Bunny.
The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) released its quarterly report Wednesday indicating that property sales are up in Williams Lake area compared to the previous year’s first quarter. Over the last three months, 63 properties were sold through MLS in the Williams Lake area, up from 53 in the same time frame last year. The value of these properties was $13.3 million compared to a value of $10.4 million in 2011. In addition to the 29 single family homes sold, 13 homes on acreage, seven manufactured homes in parks and two manufactured homes on land have changed hands in the first quarter, says the BCNREB report. As of March 31, there were 414 properties listed on the MLS in the Williams Lake area, compared to 409 during the first quarter of 2011. Local real estate agent and director on the BCNREB Willy Burger says the region has faired well the more north you go. While the Williams Lake area saw a “light” increase, Quesnel’s was substantial, but in 100 Mile House there was a decrease in volume and sales. “The interior is definitely active and at the moment there is an increase in listings coming in. That’s typical in the spring as more sellers are going out on the market,” explains Burger, adding with the rates being the way they are it makes it desirable for buyers to come into the market. See INTERIOR Page A2
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Interior home prices steady Continued From Page A1 The industry is seeing more first-time buyers hoping to get into the market and prices have been fairly stable. “We haven’t had a huge surge on the values of properties, which is good for buyers and good for sellers because buyers are there.” In the report, stats indicate that average home prices have increased by around $20,000, from
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Correction On April 5, the Tribune reported that Paul Kandola would be disqualified from running in the next election for not filing his campaign spending papers by the March 19 deadline.
If he pays the late fee of $500 and files his papers by April 18, Kandola would be able to run again. He is only disqualified if he fails to meet the deadline. The Tribune apologizes for the error.
$212,831 to $233,082, however, Burger says stats can be easily skewed. If a few high-end homes are sold, then that can bring the average up. In 2010, he explains, there were more low-end priced homes sold. “You always have to take the statistics lightly,” Burger suggests, adding all that said, it’s definitely positive for buyers and sellers out there. Burger has been on the BCNREB since 2005, although he took one year
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off, and now he’s being “recycled,” he says with a chuckle. While there’s activity with first-time buyers and people wanting to upgrade, or move in or out of the rural areas to the city and vice versa — what Burger describes as a pendulum that’s constantly swinging — he also notices there’s a shortage of affordable housing in the area. “Some people just cannot afford to go into the market because they are
in that income bracket. It’s tough out there for people who have a part-time job, or three or four part-time jobs to make ends meet,” he says. It’s nice to talk about first-time buyers, but they still need money, so affordable housing is a tough issue. Over his years in the real estate business since 1991, Burger has seen a few curves. “Years ago it was more affordable, but wages were a bit different.”
Award criteria changed Council endorsed revised Accessibility Award of Merit criteria, as recommended by the Accessibility Advisory Committee, to tighten the Award of Merit criteria, April 3. It is more concise and easier to complete. The committee recommends that a sub-committee of three members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee review the applications and visit the nominees prior to sending their recommendations to council.
Council also approved changes to the bylaw and its associated application form and application guide for the North End Industrial Tax Exemption, and gave the first three readings to the revised bylaw. The changes improve clarity of the tax exemption program. The application for the program and the application guide will be posted to the city’s website. Contact: Geoff Goodall at 250-392-1766
VISION AND HEARING
Your Preschooler and… Vision and Hearing Hearing and vision will be an important part of your child’s learning when they go to school. Good vision helps a child see and understand what is happening around them. Actions like reaching, running, catching and balancing all involve skill in eye-hand coordination. Watch for signs that your child may have an eye problem and see your family doctor or optometrist if you are concerned. Good hearing is important for speech and language development. Children who have trouble hearing fi nd learning to read more diffi cult. By age three your child will hear and understand most of what is said and will listen to stories and can answer questions. Watch for signs that your child may have trouble hearing. See your family doctor if you are concerned. Some ways to protect your child’s hearing are to keep your child in a smoke-free environment as smoke causes increased ear infections, and when cleaning the ears, don’t use cotton swabs or anything in the ear canal. Signs that your child may have an eye problem are: • holding objects very closely; • avoiding picture books, puzzles or other near distance activities; • tilting the head, using an unusual posture or covering one eye when looking at something; • too much blinking, squinting or eye rubbing; • complaining of headaches; • drooping upper eyelids or eyes turned in or out; • red, burning, itchy eyes; • trouble catching, building, balancing or doing other eye-hand coordination activities. Signs that your child may have trouble hearing are: • regular ear infections; • not responding to sound well, or responding better when speech is loud; • having trouble telling where sounds are coming from; • developing speech late.
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Taxi Saver Program The Taxi Saver Program from BC Transit, available in Williams Lake, provides registered handyDART clients with greater convenience for spontaneous travel when handyDART cannot accommodate their travel needs. Taxi Saver provides a 50% subsidy towards the cost of taxi rides. Eligible individuals can purchase a $80 package of Taxi Saver coupons at a cost of $40. This package can be purchased once every month. The coupons come in denominations of $1, $2 and $5. The handyDART client uses the coupons to pay the dollar meter rate of taxi fare. For example, if a taxi fare is $5.80, the passenger pays $5.00 in coupons and .80¢ in change. (Taxi drivers do not give change on Taxi Saver coupons.) You need a handyPASS to buy and use Taxi Saver coupons. handyPASS eligibility is based on what type of disability you have, and how it prevents you from using conventional public transit. Those who want to use the handyDART service and the Taxi Saver Program must first register. For more information, please call 250-398-7812. The 2012 City of Williams Lake budget calls for an increase of 12 weekly handyDART service hours, including the addition of Saturday service.
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Try some of these with your preschooler: 1. Play games such as throwing and catching a ball and balancing or building blocks to help develop eye-hand coordination. 2. Show how important it is to protect the eyes to avoid eye injuries. Model using eye protection around dangerous materials or equipment. Store poisons out of reach of your child to help prevent eye injuries. 3. Sunglasses are recommended for children, as well as adults. Be sure they offer 99-100% UVA and UVB protection. 4. Show your child the proper way to handle sharp objects like toys with pointed ends. Provide simple rules for your child, such as, “We walk, not run, when we have sharp objects in our hands.” If possible, provide children’s blunt scissors for your child to use instead of sharp ones. 5. Talk, sing and read to your child — enjoy playing with sounds — all the activities listed on page 3. 6. Washing hands well helps to prevent ear infections. Show your preschoolers how to take care of their health by washing their hands with soap and warm water. This will help when they are ready to go to school. 7. Show your child ways to protect his or her hearing by avoiding loud sounds, or wearing ear protection when around loud sounds, including loud music.
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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Stray cats continue to be a major problem for lakecity Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer According to the Williams Lake & District SPCA branch manager Liz Dighton, Williams Lake has earned the distinction of having the highest number of cats entering the branch per capita within B.C. Just under 1,000 animals came through the Williams Lake SPCA shelter in 2011. Two hundred of those were brought in from within the city limits and another 83 by the city’s animal control. “Of these 562 were cats and kittens,” Dighton told city council Tuesday. Often cats are abandoned at the transfer station’s share shed, she said. The numbers reflect stray cats and irresponsibility that has allowed them to roam or be abandoned. To help tackle the high number of animals coming to the shelter, the branch fundraises to care for around 1,000 animals a year. It also focuses on public education activities. Education is crucial Dighton insisted and said that locally the
branch has to step up and be pushy with owners, especially people who own cats. It’s an issue that is growing quickly and it’s a community issue, she said. “Unfortunately if your parents didn’t spay and neuter then many people won’t spay and neuter so we have to get out there and show them why we should,” Dighton said. Dighton told council the branch has 3.4 employed positions, five volunteers on its community council, 10 regular volunteers that will walk dogs or whatever is needed, 20 other volunteers that help with special events and fundraising, and approximately 10 families willing to foster animals, normally kittens. In 1998, Pat Lauren passed away and left a generous legacy to the local branch and in 2002, it was Lauren’s daughter Kirstin Lauren who stepped up to develop the branch’s biggest fundraiser, Paws For A Cause. This year’s event will take place on Sept. 9 and is always an opportunity for people to gather with other like-minded animal caring folk.
There really are people out there who appreciate the benefits of having loving animal companions, adopted and otherwise made easy friends, Dighton said, adding the Paws for A Cause is always a chance to support animals in need. Each year the SPCA collaborates with Scotia Bank throughout B.C. to hold the event. Dighton says every branch in the province will have something going on during that weekend. A buddy walk traditionally sees every manner of mutt with family in tow showing up for the morning celebration. The event keeps growing too. In the first year 2002, 25 people came out for the walk, and in 2011 there were over 115 registered walkers and many more showed up to participate. Organizers are starting to get details ready for this year’s walk and will begin sharing more once they are finalized. Occasionally local vets will come and put on displays, and Dighton reminded there is always the successful silent auction. “All money we raise stays here,” she added.
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Williams Lake & District SPCA says the city has an increasing number of cats being brought into the shelter - totalling 562 cats and kittens in 2011.
City signs off on CN Rail pedestrian underpass to river valley trail Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer City council approved a number of items at the April 3 council meeting. They include: • The corporate officer was authorized by council to sign the community recreation program contribution agreement with the province on behalf of the city. The agreement is for the pe-
destrian underpass of CN Rail to the River Valley Trail. Under the agreement the city will receive $550,640 while the city’s share is $137,669. • an in-kind donation of city dump trucks to be operated by qualified volunteer union staff during the upcoming Williams Lake Stampede. • an amendment to the B.C. Transit Annual Operating Agree-
ment for the expansion of the transit service to Sugar Cane. Beginning on Nov. 1, hours of the service were expanded resulting in a cost of $10,748, which is being covered in total by the Williams Lake Indian Band. • Sending thank-you letters to all standing members of the Advisory Planning Commission, after passing a motion to disband the commission.
• a lease between Westcan Aircraft Sales & Salvage Ltd. and Arduini Helicopters Ltd. for 1,235 metres square located at the airport. The annual rate is $1.86 per square metre or $2,330.58 a year. Arduini is taking on a lease that already exists that will not expire until 2021. • awarding a two-year contract to Everbest Janitorial for $68,865 for year one and
$70,116 for year two for janitorial services at city hall, the fire hall and the worksyard. • awarding City Spaces Consulting Ltd. a $30,000-contract to complete a housing need and demand study, supporting the work of the Cariboo Lodge Task Force. The city received 10 proposals. The cost of the study will be covered by funds from Canadian Mortage And
Housing Corporation and the Real Estate Foundation, as well as $5,000 from the current city budget. • Coun. Sue Zacharias will now be an alternate council representative on the Williams Lake Business Improvement Area and attend meetings when Coun. Geoff Bourdon, the council representative, cannot attend. • Council authorized the director of financial
services to sign on behalf of the city and the province for the city to receive $581,000 under the Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement. It’s not new funding, but is a combination of two existing fund transfers — Small Community Protection and Traffic Fine Revenue. What’s new is the province’s extension of the fund over the next three years.
CARIBOO REGION WEATHER FORECAST Normals for BARKING SPIDER MOUNTAIN BIKE the period:
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy High 180C Low 40C
Wednesday
Cloudy/chance of showers High 140C Low 50C POP 40%
Thursday
Cloudy/chance of showers High 120C Low 70C POP 40%
Friday
Cloudy/chance of showers High 100C Low 40C POP 70%
Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud High 120C Low 00C
High 13 C Low -10C 0
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Taxation shift meeting tonight Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer At tonight’s committee of the whole meeting, council will be discussing industrial tax redistribution options. Various scenarios are being proposed including a three-per-cent tax increase that could include a one-per-cent shift to business, or a one-per-cent shift to business and light industry shared 50/50, or a one-per-cent shift to light industry alone. At the April 3 public budget meeting council passed a motion to look at a tax shift. In seconding the motion, Mayor Kerry Cook said having the second highest industrial tax With a couple of clicks, add your event today.
rate in the province doesn’t help. “We’ve got a couple of things that we are facing. With industrial assessments in the city boundary, we’ve seen how they’ve decreased over the years. We just had a $2 million reduction,” Cook said, adding the business attraction strategy that came forward last year recommended a tax shift. “It’s not coming from one proponent or one mill. It’s far bigger and I think as a city it’s important that we start to look at that whole picture,” Cook said, even if those steps are small. Coun. Surinderpal Rathor told the mayor he didn’t think anyone would disagree with
her, but his dilemma is the overall three-percent tax increase. “When you shift another per cent from industrial you’re putting more burden on the people. Wherever I go the majority of the time people are telling me increasing taxes is not the way to go,” Rathor said, adding he hasn’t heard from anyone that their residential assessments have gone down. He said he wants to give a break to industry, but under the circumstances doesn’t think he can. Coun. Geoff Bourdon said the shift will not only be for the present, but for down the road. “If a mill goes down and all of sudden the
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Chronic pain self-management leader will visit lakecity in June Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer It’s no secret that chronic pain interferes with daily life, and that thousands of people in the province are living with it, says Terry Cayer, program co-ordinator for the Interior Health region. In June, Cayer will be in Williams Lake to facilitate a chronic pain self-management leader training workshop. “I will be training leaders who will then deliver six-session workshops in their communities,” Cayer says, adding the workshops are designed to help any adult living with chronic pain. Those can be things like cancer, arthritis, soft tissue damage or fibromyalgia. In the program, participants will learn the importance of fitness and exercise in managing chronic pain, but the program also puts a lot of emphasis on pacing activities with rest. “For a lot of us, that’s a hard thing to do. Especially when we have good days and we decide we better get everything done, but then what happens is we usually pay a price for that after the fact,” Cayer explains. There are also mental
activities that help decipher emotions, and how to manage symptoms by using such things as guided imagery, relaxation, and other calming strategies. The importance of working with a healthcare team in an effective way and developing effective communication skills is also tackled. “One of the big things for people with chronic pain is dealing with fatigue and sleep issues. We will talk about all those undermining things that really impact how we’re feeling and able to cope with daily living,” Cayer says. A plus of the program, she adds, is its gentle pace. People in chronic pain are often hesitant to involve themselves with physical activity and movement. “We offer a moving easy program that is built right into the training and built right into the workshops,” she notes. It’s a 12-minute gentle program for the entire body, contained on a CD, that workshop participants can take home afterwards, along with a workbook that’s filled with information, including ways to describe pain to a health-care professional. “It’s got fantastic de-
scriptions about how to be more clear and concise when describing symptoms and what your pain feels like. Even how to rate it between one and 10,” Cayer says. Included is a list of trigger foods that have been linked to pain, strategies for sleeping better, and helpful information about fibromyalgia. The program is not a “sit and listen” type of format. Instead participants will have a chance to walk around, move and interact. “People don’t have to be worried that it’s going to be a lecture,” Cayer says. While the program is training volunteers, there are funds available later to help cover the cost of travel, should the leaders begin offering workshops in their communities. “We don’t want people out of pocket to help us provide this service in the community.” The University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging developed the chronic pain self-management program, which came out of the original chronic disease self-management program the centre created and began offering in 2000. Since its inception, close to 20,000 have
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gone through the disease management program, and the centre has heard consistently that people love it. “We’re seeing the same trend with the chronic pain self-management. People feel it’s time well spent and that they’ve learned some valuable information. A lot of the information they’ve heard before, but now it makes sense once they have gone through our program.” Cayer is also noticing that people from as young as their early 20s are enrolling. “It’s unfortunate for all of us that we’re dealing with this kind of chronic pain, but it’s great to be able to offer a program that is user friendly. We don’t use a lot of technical terms. “We keep it simple so that it’s understandable by everyone and practical, giving people skills they can use on their own at home.” While Cayer doesn’t claim the workshop can
work miracles, she says it does provide strategies that have been effective for many people. “We’re thrilled to be offer this,” she adds. The workshop will run June 5-8 from 9 a.m - 4 p.m. at Central Interior Community Services Co-op, Room 116, 51 Fourth Ave. The leader training is free, but preregistration is required by calling 1-866-9023767. More information is available at www.selfmanagementbc.ca.
CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE ON A BYLAW TO CHANGE THE LAND USE (ZONING) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Williams Lake on Tuesday, the 17th day of April, 2012 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at 450 Mart Street, to hear all persons interested in supporting or objecting to Williams Lake Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2152, 2012 being a Bylaw of the City of Williams Lake to amend the “Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1825, 2002”. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive, excluding holidays, from March 21st, 2012 to April 17th, 2012, both inclusive, at City Hall, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, B.C. DATED at Williams Lake this 21st day of March, 2012. Cindy Bouchard, Manager of Legislative Services City of Williams Lake 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N3 SUBJECT PROPERTY MAP ZONING BYLAW NO. 2152
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EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF BYLAW NO. 2152 The purpose of Bylaw No. 2152 is to amend the Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1825, 2002, to change the Zoning of the following property: Lot 19, Block 2, District Lot 71, Cariboo District, Plan 1553 From: Two Family Residential (R-2) Zone To: Low Density Multiple Family Residential (R-3) Zone And to amend the text of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1825, 2002 by deleting Division 305.1 “Permitted Land Uses” and replacing it with: Permitted Land Uses
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Invasive Plant Management Program The Cariboo Regional District continues with its Invasive Plant Management program and, under its mandate, treats known sites of invasive plants on private lands. As well, the CRD has taken over the Ministry of Transportation invasive plant control along the highway rights-of-way, treating noxious weeds. We would request that all Bee Yard Operators and Organic Farmers in the Cariboo Regional District contact us with information pertinent to the location of all Bee Yards and Organic Farms. This would include the business name and/or contact information, legal description of the yard location property, description and map of property location and any additional information. It is hoped that by executing this notification prior to the commencement of the spray season on April 23, 2012, the task of invasive plant control can be accomplished in a safe and efficient manner. For additional information please contact: Emily Sonntag, Invasive Plant Management Coordinator
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(a) The minimum lot size shall be 800 m2 only for Lot 19, Block 2, District Lot 71, Cariboo District, Plan 1553. (b) Home Occupation shall be subject to the requirements of Section 207 of this Bylaw. (c) Boarding shall be subject to the requirements of Section 208 of this Bylaw. (d) Off-street Parking will be permitted as a primary use only on Lot 19, Block 2, District Lot 71, Cariboo District, Plan 1553 and restricted to a maximum of 8m from the rear property line. The allowable uses in the Two Family Residential (R-2) Zone are: a) Single Family Dwelling e) Family Day Care b) Two Family Dwelling f) Bed and Breakfast c) Home Occupation g) Accessory Uses d) Boarding The allowable uses in the Low Density Multiple Family (R-3) Zone, as amended are: a) Townhouse d) Accessory Uses b) Home Occupation e) Parking Uses c) Boarding The Subject property is located at 324 1st Avenue North and legally described as Lot 19, Block 2, District Lot 71, Cariboo District, Plan 1553. The applicant requires parking for a nearby company and has mid-term plans to develop the site for socially oriented multi-family housing.
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pposition parties objected to the appointment of Federal Auditor General Michael Ferguson because he isn’t bilingual, but his lack of French didn’t stop him from handing them some heavy ammunition in his first report. The AG found the government’s process for purchasing F-35 fighter jets wanting, and French that Mr. Connection Harper & Co. Diana French misled parliament and Canadians on the costs. He said the 65 stealth jets will cost $25 billion, not $15 billion as advertised. When Kevin Page, the parliamentary budget officer warned of this last year, the government poohpoohed him. In spite of the bluster it’s unlikely anyone will be held accountable. The Conservatives have been in warmish if not hot water before, and life goes on. The Party repaid over $200,000 after Elections Canada found their “in and out� financing in the 2006 election violated campaign funding rules. In March, 2011, Mr. Harper was found in contempt of parliament for refusing to share information with the Opposition. Elections Canada is currently investigating suggestions that party members may have interfered with last years election (Robocalls). There are questions about how much our military involvement in Afghanistan contributed to our deficit. Even $15 billion, never mind $24 billion, is a lot of money for a government that’s broke. The jets are called killing machines. Maybe the PM and Defense Minister Peter Mackay can explain why we need them. Who do we want to kill? What sacrifices do they want us to make to pay for their war games? According to reports from the US, Congress is questioning the F-35 project because it is so far behind schedule, so far over budget, and some tests have been disappointing. Some critics claim the F-35 will be obsolete before it ever gets off the ground. Other countries besides Canada have been involved in the project, and some are backing off Maybe we should too. 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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Lots to see in our own back yard The sunny weather offered our family the opportunity to get out and explore more of our new home region over the weekend. After all, we’ve only been here since the end of August. With guests from the Kootenays and family from Prince Rupert in tow, we visited Farwell Canyon for the second time, taking them down to the old ranch site by the river to see the aging log buildings and modern-day campsites. Leisurely we turned over rocks, watched the Chilcotin River run by, took hundreds of photographs, and wondered more about the area’s past.
Looking up to one of the dunelike ridges we saw at first what we thought were trees, but as they began to move, we realized they were people. Next time, we’ll have to figure out how to access that ridge. On Sunday, after our Easter brunch, we drove down to the head of the River Valley Trail on Mackenzie Ave., dropped off one runner, two bikers and a dog. The rest of us drove up past the transfer station, down the winding dirt road to the mid-point of the River Valley Trail to start walking. This time we made it all the way to the Fraser River.
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Wow. Along the way we saw Canada geese, mallard ducks, other hikers, runners, and dogs, all out enjoying the sun. By the time we returned, the walkers had put in 10 kms and the rest much more. With all the dust in the air at this time of year, it’s important for us city dwellers to get out and breath in some forest air. This weekend was a good reminder of that, plus the fact there are so many great areas to explore right in our own backyard. Monica Lamb-Yorski
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ire season will soon be upon us and I think this is a good opportunity to reflect on past destruction and remember what we can do to prevent forest fires. First and foremost, it should be known that there currently is an Open Fire Ban for the Cariboo MLA region. Musings Effect i v e Donna Barnett April 2, the size of fires within the Cariboo region has been restricted. This prohibits: The burning of any waste, slash or other materials (piled or unpiled) at a size larger than one metre by one metre. The burning of more than two open fires of any size at the same time. Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area. We’re all aware of the dangers of forest fires. People can lose their homes. Beautiful forests can be destroyed. Helpless animals killed or displaced. The destruction and suffering can have no end. But this also is something that costs taxpayers in a huge way. B.C. has spent $402.6 million fighting fires in the past three fire seasons:  $66.7 million in 2011, $220 million in 2010 and $115.9 million in 2009. We were very fortunate to have had a mild fire season last year, but we know all too well the potential horrors.  Here are some useful fire safety tips: Check with authorities to find out if there are restrictions in your area. Consider wind conditions. If the wind is strong enough to carry sparks to combustible material, do not burn. Keep fires at a reasonable distance away from any flammable materials or structures. Keep camping fires small – the best cooking fire is small and hot. Keep a shovel and at least eight litres of water nearby in case the fire escapes. Never leave a camp fire unattended. Extinguish fires by stirring water into the ashes until it is cold to the touch – hot coals can reignite fires. If you need help planning your burning activities, contact the Cariboo Wildfire Management Branch Fire Centre at (250) 989-2600.. Donna Barnett is the Liberal MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin.
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Although it is now April the ice hasn’t quite receded from Williams Lake, but the birds are returning in great numbers, including a large flock of pelicans now resting and feeding on Williams Lake waiting for the ice to leave their nesting lake in the Chilcotin.
Appreciation expressed for Community Achievement winners Dear Editor: Congratulations to Dave Dickson, of Williams Lake and Catherine Belleau, of Alkali Lake; both very worthy recipients of 2012 BC Community Achievement Awards.
While Dave Dickson is well-known in the lakecity for his many contributions to making our community a better and safer place to live, Catherine Belleau is not so wellknown to the people of Williams Lake. Catherine, an elder of the Es-
ketemc First Nation at Esk’et, was honoured for her thirty-plus years as a child care worker in her community. This diminutive, soft-spoken lady has nurtured and cared for hundreds of children (multiple generations of some families) in day-
care with kindness, patience and love. Luckily, for the children, she has no plans for retirement anytime soon. Now 73, Belleau smiles and says quietly, “maybe when I’m 80, I might not be working here.� This public recognition shines a light
on Catherine’s daily dedication to the well-being of all children, and is richly deserved. Kukwstsetsemc (Thank you), Cathy! Sincerely, Liz Twan Alkali Lake
Teacher dispute: what is wrong with this picture? Editor: Is there any question as to whether teachers are respected in all communities of Canada including B.C.? I think not, they have taught us, our children and grandchildren, and have proven to be good at their jobs so that point is not in question. However, is there a question
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about their union leadership and objectives? To me it would appear so and by the admission of teachers themselves. To point out the fact Canada is and has weathered the world economic situation much better than most countries is not news. The Canadian approach to common sense is good old-fashioned
reasoning, consideration, tolerance, fairness and understanding. To see the consequences where this has not and is not being practiced all we need do is look at most of the European countries, most notably Greece, Italy and Ireland. We need not look any farther than union demands most notably by government employees starting at the equivalents in those countries
of federal, provincial, municipal and city levels. They have spent money they did not have or will ever hope to have and all because they thought they could get away with it. Well they held a gun to their own heads as it turned out. The greatest majority of tax money to run a country, province or a city comes from small busi-
nesses and teachers teach this to their classes every day. We all know teachers are respected and admired for their good work in and out of the class room by those of us who pay their salary so I ask you — what is wrong with this picture? Sincerely, Clarence Moore Williams Lake
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Ilnicki gets U20 Canada experience Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Williams Lake rugby player Jake Ilnicki hopes to continue to climb the Rugby Canada ladder. Currently in his second full season of play at the University of Victoria as a member of the Vikings, the six-foot-one, 20-yearold prop was recently picked to play for the Canadian national team’s under-20 squad. Last summer Ilnicki was in New Zealand playing for the College Rifles Rugby Football Club premiere team. “The team I was playing for over there, the College Rifles, we went undefeated all season,� Ilnicki said of the experience playing overseas, noting the team won the Auckland city championship. “It was a lot of fun, and I made some good buddies and had just a great time.� Ilnicki said the opportunity to play for Canada’s under 20 team came up, possibly, as a result of his play in New Zealand for the College Rifles. “I guess the coaches caught wind of me and another Canadian that were over there and found out where we were playing there,� he said. “It just shows a lot after we come back from a great season over there and just went through everything and were picked from that.� Early March Canada took on Romania in Langford, B.C. for a two-game series — the team’s first real competition since beginning to play together. They lost two to Romania — the first game by six points and the second, a 23-6 defeat. “It was really tough,� Ilnicki said of the matches. “There have been about 15 of us training out in Langford since January and for those two games they flew in nine other players and we all had to try to mesh together in a couple of days. “It might have been a good thing because we’ve been working really hard since those games.�
Coming up May 26 Canada’s U20 team takes on the U.S., followed by another match June 9 against Georgia. “That one [against the U.S.] will be a big one,� Ilnicki said. “After that, on June 18, we head down to Salt Lake City, Utah for the World Trophy Tournament.� There, Canada will meet Zimbabwe, Japan and Georgia in its pool. Following that, if they place high enough, Canada could have a shot at the Junior World Cup of Ruby. “That’s where we’d play all the top nations, which would definitely be very cool. This year it’s in South Africa, and then next year it’s going to be in France.� Currently Ilnicki is finishing a year of school at UVIC with hopes of being accepted into the physical education program. Following that, he plans to travel once again to play rugby. “Hopefully I can just keep improving and hopefully an opportunity might arise overseas again,� he said. “My plans right now are to travel to South Africa and go play rugby there. “I have a few connections and I think we might go over there next year if nothing else comes up because there is some really good rugby over there.�
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SPORTS NOTEBOOK Tuesday, April 10 Williams Lake SloPitch League The Williams Lake SloPitch League, which plays at the Esler Sports COmplex, has room for two teams for the 2012 season. The league hosts 24 teams in four divisions — A through D division. For more information please call Linda Barbondy 250-392-6643.
Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22 Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo
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The Easter Bunny visited Mt. Timothy Ski Area Sunday handing out Easter eggs filled with all sorts of goodies to youngsters at the hill. He even had time to strap on his snowboard and hit the slopes for a few runs. Mt. Timothy is now closed until next season.
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Are you ready to rodeo? Dust off those cowboy hats and polish your boots, spring is here and with it comes the 22nd annual Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo April 20, 21, 22. The weekend will be action packed with plenty of great local and out of town entertainment, fresh rodeo stock, and several food and merchandise vendors. Stop by the rodeo office in the upper level of the Boitanio Mall to pick up your rodeo tickets, barn dance tickets, raffle tickets, and check out the merchandise.
Saturday, April 28 Lake City Derby Girls home game The Lake City Derby Girls will face off with the Missfits of Mayhem of Sylvan Lake, Alta. at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Williams Lake. Advance tickets are on sale for $12, while tickets at the door will be $14. Seating options include: general, the beer section or suicide seating (up close and personal to the action). All ages are welcome. Tickets can be purchased from any of the friendly derby girls, The Overlander Pub, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, or Cariboo GM. For more search Lake City Derby Girls on Facebook.
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Ladies outdoor soccer registration underway Outdoor soccer season is right around the corner and the Williams Lake Ladies Soccer Association is currently accepting registration for its upcoming season. Registration will be taking place on Friday, April 13 from 11 to 1 p.m. at the Cariboo Memorial Complex, Sunday, April 22 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Williams Lake Secondary School gymnasium and Monday, April 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Columneetza Secondary School field with a kick around. Registration forms are also available at Caribou Ski Source for Sports, which can be dropped
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The Williams Lake Blue Fins are back in action. Here, the local swim team listens to instruction from head coach Marilyn Haines (right) late March. The club is off to the Prince George Moose Meet this coming weekend.
off to Ashlee Turatus at the Women’s Contact Society. The cost is $90 for early registration and $110 after April 30, with $10 off to new players. League vice president Andrea Gustafson
said players are asked to invite new players or retired players to rejoin the league, or to give it a shot. “We are hoping to get back up to at least five full teams,” she said. “For all players there will
be a grace period where you will get your money back any time before the draft, or with 10 days of the drat or two exhibition games. This will allow for proper insurance and allow new players to experience soccer before committing.” The league also has a new Facebook page providing information to its players, along with regular updates, and a website at www.williamslakesoccer.com. Games, starting in May, will be played at the Esler Sports Complex. For more information, or with questions, e-mail Gustafson at andreagustafson@hotmail.com.
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Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer The Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Club flipped its way to Langley March 31 to April 1 for the Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational. Seven of the club’s competitive team members made the trek for the meet, which featured more than 200 athletes, including local gymnasts Joseph Brinoni, Andrew Bettles, Carson Coldwell, Michaela Newberry, Samantha McKee, Chloe Lutters and Thea Lutters. CCGC coach Mike
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Stinson said the meet was extremely well run, and added he saw lots of great things from his gymnasts. “I loved this meet,� Stinson said. “It was a new experience for me and it was one of the best meets I’ve been to.� In level three men’s Bettles finished with third-place finishes on both pommel horse and parallel bars — a fifthplace overall result. Bettles, coming off his most recent competition at the B.C. Winter Games, said he felt better competing in Langley. “I think I did a bit bet-
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Rose Lake/Miocene 4HClub members Rachel Abrahamse (left) and Kate Barnett stand alongside Skipper, a Red Angus, Saturday during the Rose Lake/Miocene 4H Club Easter Petting Zoo at Boitanio Mall. There was also a cake walk, hosted by the 2012 Williams Lake Stampede contestants, along with an appearance from the Easter Bunny.
Sebastian Ostertag festival band adjudicator Sebastian Ostertag is the adjudicator for the band and instrumental section of the 2012 Cariboo Festival taking place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 12. Born in Saarbrucken, Germany and raised in Owen Sound, Ontario, Sebastian Ostertag is currently the principle cellist of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, and conductor of the PG Youth Orchestra.  As an active orchestral musician, Sebastian has performed in concerts directed by such esteemed conductors as Mario Bernardi, Johannes Debus, Leon Fleisher, and Peter Oundjian. He has also performed in master classes and workshops with The Tokyo String Quartet, Philippe Leroux, Desmond Hoebig and Zubin Mehta. As a soloist, Sebastian has per-
Sebastian Ostertag of Prince George festival adjudicator. formed with the Georgian Bay Symphony, the Kincardine Summer Music Festival Orchestra, as
well as on CBC Radio and Classical 96.3 FM. Other performances have included the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, the Banff Centre Chamber Music Residency and the Sweetwater Music Festival. In 2009, he was awarded the Donna Steinacher/Friends of Leith Church Award, and performed in recital with Peter Longworth, and was chosen as “Best Emerging Artist� at the 2009 Owen Sound Cultural Awards. While classically trained, Sebastian has performed and recorded with some of Canada’s leading popular musicians. He recorded on Basia Bulat’s Polaris Prize nominated record “Oh My Darling,� and performed at the Ottawa Blues Festival and throughout Northern Europe. He also recorded on Shad K’s Juno nominated Hip-Hop record “The
Old Prince� and subsequent Juno Award winning album “TSOL.� A strong supporter of music education, Sebastian has performed for the Royal Conservatory’s “Learning Through the Arts� program, as well as the PG Conservatory’s “Fun with Strings� presentations. He is thrilled to be adjudicating at the 2012 Willams Lake Music Festival! The creative writing section of the festival will receive adjudication April 13 at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre. Vocal entries will perform April 16-18 at St. John Lutheran Church. Piano performances will be held April 23-26 at the Calvary Tabernacle Church. The festival wraps up with the Honours Concert May 5, at 7 p.m. at Cariboo Bethel Church.
Schools drop-off sites for Bright Red Bookshelf Claire Schreiner Special to The Tribune The Bright Red Bookshelf program relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors in the Williams Lake area. This year, Heartland Toyota is sponsoring our April Book Drive. Donated books will be collected from elementary schools in a specially marked red Toyota and placed in a red truck in the showroom. We are hoping to fill the Toyota truck with donated children’s books. A major financial donor to the
Truck ready to pick up Bright Red Bookshelf donations. program are the owners of Thyme for Tea, which organizes the Pump-
kin Patch in October at their 150 Mile location. Families enjoy an outing to a farm setting to choose a pumpkin from the field, enjoy puppets and a story on the porch, and take a hay ride. Daybreak Rotary provides books for the Bright Red Bookshelves and promotes the literacy programs and activities of the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy. During April, each local elementary school has a red Book Drive box for display and is promoting the project in the school newsletter.
Children’s books for donation can be dropped off at any of the schools. Books can also be donated at The Public Library and at Curves on Oliver St. Volunteers with the William’s Lake Association for Community Living clean, label and distribute books to the nine Bright Red Bookshelves in the city. A hearty thank you to all our donors and sponsors who help make the program a success. April is Book Drive Month. Donate your used children’s books today.
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Saturday, April 14 Arts on the Fly chili cook-off  The Arts On The Fly Committee is hosting the first annual Horsefly Chili Cook Off this Saturday, April 14 at the Horsefly Community Hall. All local organizations and individuals are invited to enter their best pot of chili and accompanying corn bread. The locals will be there to put them to the test, and vote on the best tasting in both categories. Prizes will also go to those with the best decorated table! The entry fee is $25 per team with funds going to the music, dance and art festival in Horsefly this summer. To register call Steffi Krumsiek at 250-620-0592. The family event will feature live music. Admission is by donation and attendees buy rools of quarters to eat and vote on the chili and corn bread.
Saturday, April 14 Authors at TDC 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. Among the authors attending will be Verena Berger, Bruce Watt, Sage Birchwater, Diana French, Lorne Dufour, Liz Twan. There is no charge to attend the event. Contact Claudia Blair 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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Daffodil pin is a symbol of hope April is Daffodil Month and April 27 is National Daffodil Day. Williams Lake is one of 24 communities in the Canadian Cancer Society’s B.C./ Yukon Northern Region to join the movement. “We’ve all been touched by cancer. In fact, two in five Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and one in four will die,” says Carol Grosso, Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson. “That’s why we’re asking British Columbians to join the fight and wear the daffodil pin this April.” The society is asking
all Canadians to join the fight and wear the daffodil pin, a bright and hopeful symbol of support for those affected by cancer and a remembrance of those lost to the disease. The cancer society office in Williams Lake is located in the Seniors’ Activity Centre on Fourth Avenue. On Daffodil Day, April 27, the society is also encouraging people to mark the day by doing something special for someone living with cancer or to contribute in some way to fight against the disease. “It is important for
people who have been affected by cancer to know that they are not alone,” says Lorraine Grant, board chair of the Canadian Cancer Society B.C. and Yukon Division. “There are numerous support services to help along the way, including information, accommodation, and peer support programs.” Donations for every pin go toward support services including programs for individuals seeking cancer information, emotional support and camps for youth and families. The society also pro-
vides transportation services and lodge accommodations along with limited, short-term financial assistance for treatment-related transportation and accommodation. Volunteers and staff deliver cancer support programs, cancer prevention information, advocate for healthier communities and fundraise for cancer research. In Williams Lake Grosso says the pins are available at the BC Liquor Store; Tim Hortons-Highway 97; Williams Lake Credit Union; CIBC; Real Canadian
Superstore; Kornak & Hamm; Shopper’s Drug Mart; Zellers Pharmacy; Excelsior Jewelers; Johnson Meiers; BC Forest Services; Senior’s Activity Center; Wal Mart Pharmacy; Canada Post; Marshall’s Store-150 Mile; TD Bank; CCS Williams Lake; Dollar Dollar; Curves; Gibraltar Mines; Royal Bank; and Cariboo Friendship Cente. For more information call the Cancer Information Service at 1-888939-3333 or check out the web sites at www. fightback.ca or www. cancer.ca
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Salmon Nation - Out of the Blue Salmon have been called the “canaries of the coal mine”, a living indicator of the condition of our watershed. This exhibition will explore salmon as a metaphor for our connection to the habitat we depend on. Hours The St Station House Mon. to Sat.Gallery 10am - 5pm Free and Gift Shop Admission
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MoneySense ranking a nonsense ranking for lakecity
April is Book Drive Month.
Donate your used children’s books at the Tribune, elementary schools, Curves, Heartland Toyota, the public library and Bright Red Bookshelves in the community. Last year the Bright Red Bookshelf distributed over 5,000 books to children in the Cariboo Chilcotin, www.caribooliteracy.com Cataline Elementary is ready for the Bright Red Bookshelf Book Drive. Drop off your used children’s books.
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Sunday - 1:00 pm Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction during Intermission
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Africa, our main pool for doctors. We face more challenges due to climate such as road maintenance, higher expenses because of rural living (well pumps, water filters, more lighting needed because of longer nights, higher maintenance on transit); let’s face it, it isn’t a level playing field. And what is this ranking of 153 for pollution? Were they here the year of the forest fire? I could rant on, but it would only serve to make me feel worse. I feel strongly that MoneySense should stick to investments, they do well there, and maybe I’m just reacting because I hate criticism. As far as I’m concerned, after Horsefly, Williams Lake is number one.
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Snow creates all sorts of employment, tourism, snowmobile sales, sporting good sales, road repairs, I mean come on people (MoneySense), where are your heads? Williams Lake is penalized because unlike the cities where they have given up on reporting crime because no one ever comes anyway, we report our crime, and the police respond. Even 45 years ago in Vancouver, unless a gun was involved, something like attempted rape took at least an hour to respond to. Forget break and entries. Williams Lake is penalized because once their tax dollars are used to educate doctors these same people will not go to the Cariboo. Thank God for South
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average house price, time to buy a house, household income, discretionary income, income taxes, sales taxes, population growth, crime, health professionals, unemployment, weather, air quality, transit, amenities, and culture (bonus). These categories were further adjusted to emphasize services and conditions for retirees, and include walk/bike to work, climate, and more of the same as has been mentioned. The point is; this is a flawed system for any place but large cities in the south, basically along the U.S. border or within a few miles of it. I’d like to see these folk riding their bikes with their frozen wheels to work in -20 Celsius. Williams Lake is being penalized for having snow! (precipitation) This is a money maker!
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MoneySense ranks Williams Lake in the bottom two. This article caught my attention, and when I read it my back got up. I watched the paper for some stern rebuttal from someone, but since none was forthcoming, I feel some defense must be made for Williams Lake. I checked out MoneySense on Google, and it seems to be a reputable, intelligent magazine whose expertise is primarily in investment portfolios, and is based in Ottawa. If you read their opening statement, you come away with a different focus. It says: “While we can’t gauge many of the elements that people enjoy in their cities, the nearness of family, the
friendliness of neighbours or even great sunsets, we have measured what can be measured and compared what can be compared from towns and cities across our provinces and territories.” These neighbours are some of the things I brag about, and give some idea why we (Williams Lake) shouldn’t be concerned about what MoneySense says. I checked their criteria which includes employment, housing, income, discretionary income, taxes, transit, doctors, population, health pros, and amenities plus additional categories of child care spaces, population 14 and under, and percentage of students. In addition to all this, they break it down to the following: population 14 and under, day-care spaces, student as a per cent age of population,
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2012 Discovery Coast Music Festival takes shape Susan O’Neill Special to The Tribune The Discovery Coast Music Festival in Bella Coola is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a special group of Chadian musicians and dancers, H’Sao — meaning literally Saos’ Swallow. The Saos being the ancestors of the people of Chad are now based in Montreal. The four siblings and two childhood friends are a true “family” band. Drawing from gospel, traditional African music, and their Chadian roots, H’Sao displays clear soul, pop, jazz, and R&B influences. Elements of these influences are smoothly blended with African rhythms to create fresh songs in a unique style, punctuated with mes-
merizing African dance numbers. Their masterful a capella singing sets them further apart on the world music stage. The result is a unique and uncompromisingly contemporary sound. The singers’ energy is palpable and their joie de vivre, irresistibly contagious. H’Sao has filled concert halls in the four corners of the world — including France, Sweden, Haiti, Colombia, South Africa, and Australia — and was invited to perform a much-remarked concert in honour of Queen Elizabeth II during her last visit to Canada on July 1, 2010. We are thrilled to present them to you on the weekend of July 20-22 at the Discovery Coast Music Festival in Bella Coola.
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Domestic Violence Workshop With Kamal Dhillon Photo submitted
The focus of the workshop is awareness and prevention of domestic violence. Who Should Plan To Attend
A group of musicians and dancers from Chad called H’Sao will be among the headline performers coming to the Discovery Coast Music Festival in Bella Coola this summer.
Workshop prepares parents for the sex talk According to a 2008 study by the McCreary Centre Society, 22 per cent of B.C. youth reported being sexually active, says Carmen Mutschele, a social work student at Thompson Rivers University. Given those statistics, Mutschele is working on a practicum with Sally Errey, prevention worker at the Boys and Girls Club to host a free workshop for parents on how to talk to their children about sex. On Saturday, April 28, she says the Boys and Girls Club will host a free community education workshop titled: “Are you a Prepared Parent? Have you had the talk yet?” The workshop will be led by Patti Murphy a local outreach nurse and sexual health educator. The aim of the workshop is to encourage parents to be ask-able adults and provide them with the resources required to do so, Mutschele says. Topics covered will include: being an askable parent, building healthy relationships, what is age-appropriate discussion, negotiation, healthy decision-making, creating dialogue with teens, and current information on sexually
transmitted infections (STI’s.) The forum takes place Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in room 1254 at Thompson Rivers University on Western Avenue. No registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.
According to the McCreary Centre Society, survey in 2008 among the 22 per cent of B.C. youth reporting to be sexually active, seven per cent had been involved in at least one pregnancy. The pregnancy statistic rose to eight per cent
among youth located in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap region. Among youth who are sexually active in B.C., most start at age 15. “This is a great opportunity to encourage parents and care givers to learn more about the Cariboo’s high rate of
Service providers, social workers, nurses, teachers, school administrators, doctors, church leaders, counselors, RCMP and interested citizens
STI’s, harm reduction principles and start a dialogue on where, when and how safe sex-education can happen in our community,” Mutschele says. For more information phone Sally Errey, Prevention Worker, at 250392-5730.
Saturday April 14th • 9:00am - 4:00pm WL Secondary School Commons $ 25 (Materials Fee) To register call Linda 250-398-6731 or email: jeremy@cariboobethel.com
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Kamal Dhillon will lead a workshop on family violence. She continues to be a voice to the voiceless. Through her presentations she hopes to empower men, women and children to live life to the fullest potential. Dhillon has been awarded the Certificate of Merit for her work by the Canadian Heritage Ministry. Most recently she won the Top Honour for Courage in the Surrey Community Leader’s
Awards. She has shared her story with various television and radio programs in Canada and the United States, along with print media agencies, high schools and universities. Since the release of her book in late November 2009, Dhillon has used it as a medium to reach out to people of all ages and backgrounds to motivate, empower and challenge. Organized by the Christian Leaders Network the workshop focus is on developing awareness about and prevention of domestic violence. The workshop is presented for service providers social workers, nurses, teachers, school administrators, doctors, church leaders, counsellors, RCMP and interested citizens. The workshop will be Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Williams Lake Secondary School Commons. The
fee is $25 to cover materials. To register call Linda at 250-398-6731 or email jeremy@cariboobethel.
com Sponsors include the Salvation Army, Women’s Contact Society, RCMP Safer Communi-
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Horsefly hosts final Texas Hold’em Bruce MacLeod Special to The Tribune The Horsefly Community Club will be hosting the final Texas Hold’em poker tournament for the winter season on Saturday, April 21 at the Horsefly Community Hall. Doors will open at 12 noon, and play begins at 1 p.m. sharp. Tickets cost $75, and are available at the Anvil Pub, Clarkes General Store, or from John Hollan. For information, please phone 250-3057125. You must be 19plus to play, and advance ticket sales only. All play is in accordance with BC
Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch and is authorized under BC Gaming Event License # 42765. Prizes are the same as always; 1st. $1000; 2nd, $500; 3rd, $250; 4th,
$125; and 5th, $100. Profit from the tournament will help make up the shortfall created from the Horsefly Follies cancellation, and go toward numerous community events as well as the
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Kamal Dhillon, awardwinning author of Black and Blue Sari will be the guest speaker for a workshop on domestic violence taking place in the lakecity April 14. Dhillon is an author, an inspirational speaker and a domestic violence counsellor. Her book, Black & Blue Sari, is a harrowing autobiography of the abuse and torment she suffered through by the hands of her husband after her marriage. Her story and message is one that will affect you, disturb you, enrage you and will open your eyes to the reality and severity of domestic violence. A mother of four with two grandchildren, Dhillon has been described as an individual with powerhouse ability to encourage men and women. She shares her story both locally and abroad.
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PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the site’s leadership team, responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our new, advanced sawmill and planer mill in Fox Creek, Alberta. Qualified applicants will have post-secondary education in a related field, coupled with several years of progressively senior management experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. As well as a commitment to working collaboratively, they will have a proven track record in promoting continuous improvement and possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. This position is located in the town of Fox Creek, 275 kilometers northwest of Edmonton. Interested parties should e-mail a current resumé and cover letter to careers@millarwestern.com, citing the job title in the subject line, or fax their credentials, in confidence, to: (780) 486-8298, Attention: Human Resources. CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2012 Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.
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YUNESIT'IN GOVERNMENT Economic Development Of¿cer Temporary Position
Yunesit’in Government is currently seeking a dynamic self starter to develop, implement, manage economic opportunities for the Yunesit’in community. The Economic Development Of¿cer reports to the Band Manager and is responsible for facilitating community and economic development planning and initiatives; identifying and fostering community economic development opportunities; securing funding for economic development activities and programs; assisting local organizations, businesses and individuals with establishing economic development plans and projects; and promoting the community in order to expand economic development opportunities. Education/Work/Experience: • Diploma/Degree in small business • Grade 12 Diploma • Experience writing business proposals • Experience writing successful program grants • Knowledge of Tsilhqot’in history • Preferred Tsilhqot’in speaking and writing abilities • Excellent people skills • Excellent team member • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) • Experienced organizational skills • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft, Excel, etc.) • BC Drivers License and own transportation Deadline for Applications: April 18 by 4:30pm START DATE: April 23, 2012 and ends October 12, 2012 Please send covering letter and resumes to: Lena Hink, Band Manager Box 158, Hanceville, BC V0L 1K0 or fax: 250-394-4407 Only those applicants short-listed will be noti¿ed.
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If you feel you have what it takes to fulfill this position and become a part of the Tribune’s team we look forward to hearing from you. Deadline April 13th, 2012. Interested applicants may apply by letter or e-mail to: Circulation Manager Williams Lake Tribune 188 N. 1st Ave. Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 1Y8 Attn.: Lisa Bowering lisa@wltribune.com Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Required: C Ticket Welder for Western Star Truck Dealership in Williams Lake Competitive wage and benefit package. Email tschindle@jamesws.com, fax 250-398-6367 Attn: Butch Schindle or mail to James Western Star Sterling Ltd. 50 Rose Street, Williams Lake BC V2G 4G5
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We are a full service Heavy Truck and Equipment dealer that provides top wages and benefits. We prefer someone with some mechanical background and computer skills. Maintaining efficiency in the shop, along with scheduling work and opening and closing work orders are some of the skills this position requires. Training will be provided to the successful applicant. Please respond to Andre Bosecker by phone or in person. Inland Kenworth/ Parker Pacific 1560 Broadway Ave S. 250-392-7101.
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Home Care THE Williams Lake Association for Community Living is seeking responsible individuals / families in the Williams Lake area to provide care in your home for an adult affected by a developmental disability. Experience / relationships with people affected by a developmental disability is a must. Interested individuals will undergo a home study, including a criminal record check. Please contact the Director of Operations at 250305-4243 for more information.
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6´, 8´, 10´, 20´ & 40´ sizes available. Safe. Portable. Affordable. Rent or buy. Call Jason 250-296-9092.
Paving/Seal/ Coating Parking Lot Line Painting Concrete & Asphalt Sealing Call or email for free estimate intenseventuresco@gmail.com 250-674-1424
Recycling RECYCLING
Depot for batteries, rads, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, alts. and starts. Will p/u, will buy! Phone 250-398-0672
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Fox Mtn. Ranch 1400-1500lb. round bales, excellent horse hay, 5’x5’6”. $80.-$100. per bale. (250)305-9931. Hay for sale: barn stored, square bales. $5.00. Downtown Horsefly. (250)620-3440 Horse hay for sale, small squares & big rounds. Call 1 (250) 620-3339 Large quantity round bales, 1200-1500lbs. stored outside, $65. each, stored inside, $85. each. (250)614-6667. ( P.G. area)
HOUSE For Sale. 1125 Ninth Ave N. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, laundry & family rooms. Partially renovated. New doors & windows. Extra large yard with street access. Storage shed. Asking $239,500. Call 250243-0063.
STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
1997 Sundowner
Drop down windows, large front tack room with king size bed, 3 tier swing-out saddle rack, galvanized skin, new tires, rubber matting, 6’ wide x 7’ high, 2 removable dividers, lights inside & out, Excellent condition.
Musical Instruments Yamaha E108 piano. Classic Ebony finish, c/w practice sound dampener, padded bench. Original owner. $2680. (250)398-8484
REDUCED TO $7,000. o.b.o. (250)392-3436
Exotic Animal & Bird Auction: Saturday April 14 11:30 a.m. 4071 McLean Rd Quesnel. Already Consigned New Chicken wire 10’ steel gates. Accepting all animals & related items. Please consign early. Phone B.C. Auctions 250-9922459 / 250-983-1239
Pets BEAGLE puppies. (7 puppies) $800. Vet checked, shots. Ready to go April 27. 250-3953178. GOLDENDOODLES MultiGen F3B $1000 1st Shots NonShed HypoAllergenic VetChecked MicroChipped. DeWormed, Crate Trained, Ready May 1st 250-392-3615
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances Reconditioned washer/dryer, stoves etc. 6 month guarantee. Will deliver in town. More info call Robert. 250-305-6344 days or 250-392-7064 eves.
$100 & Under
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.
Houses For Sale
$300 & Under
Furniture Matching couch and chair, queen size mattress set, single mattress set (tall) For info, please call (250)392-0022
Garage Sales GOOD USED CLOTHING SALE Sat. Apr. 14th 9a.m.-3p.m. and Sun. Apr. 15th 11a.m.-2p.m. at the Senior Activity Centre (Downstairs) Household Sale! Everything Must Go! April 5th - April 12th Between 8a.m.- 6p.m. 831 Dog Creek Road Upright deep freeze, all furniture and tools and much more!!
Misc. for Sale DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. MANUFACTURED pure wood shavings: natural product, high quality, low cost, bulk bagged shaving for livestock, pets, gardens. Custom hauling available. Call New Cal Rabbit Farm 250-395-3336 or 250706-8972. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
SINGLE wide with large addition, ‘72 Mobile Home in quiet trailer park. Great condition, requiring new flooring and paint. Deck repainted Sept 2011. New hot water tank Oct 2008. 2bdrm + den; 1 full bath. Dw, F/S, W/D. Mud room area. 1st unit on its row, ONLY ONE NEIGHBOR! HUGE yard for kids. Large shop for storage! $28,000! MOTIVATED seller! 306-864-2552 or crystalrose@live.ca
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NOVA SCOTIA Rural waterfront lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net
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service design sales Highlands Irrigation Ltd. Williams Lake 250.392.2321 1.800.665.5909 www.thewaterpeople.com Irrigating BC and the Yukon since 1974
Brad Huston • Small Appliance Recycling Depot • E-Waste Electronic Recycling Center
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
210 Orgnacco Road 1 acre, 3bdr. 1 bathroom, updated throughout! Huge deck, large garden/compost area along with 4 plant beds with individual watering systems. Great location minutes from town, quiet neighbourhood on deadend road. Mountain Bike trails at your backdoor! $178,500. Contact @ (250)392-3166 or swiggins@live.ca Get more info www.kijiji.ca Ad# 365889469
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THIS IS MORE LIKE IT! 1 - 2 bdrm apt F/S Dishwasher and A/C in most units. Quiet Good references only. Ask about our incentives. Call Frank 250-305-1155 pics at
2 trunk mount bike racks 1-2 bike Sportrack, 1-3 bike Rhode Gear. Both like new. $100. (250)392-3824 Brand new retro Mon Chi Chi monkey (stuffed toy). Very cute!! $20. (250)392-6871 after 6p.m.
31x10 50R16.5LT Radial Baja widetrack with rims, 8-stud wheel. $300. (250)392-5388 Self loading boat rack for 8’ box, hand crank. $250.00 (250)392-5388 Tires- 16” 265-70-16, fits 2000-2006 Tundra pick ups 70% tread, excellent condition. $220 for all 4! (250)392-7340
Mobile Homes & Parks
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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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Trucks & Vans
BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS
Mini Storage units, various sizes, plus RV parking. Ph. (250) 392-6717 or (250) 3980980.
1 & 2 bedroom suites. Most desirable apartments for seniors. Clean and quiet. Next to Boitanio Park behind Boitanio Mall. Suite comes with heat, hot water, elevator, patio or balcony, fridge, stove, dishwasher & cable. Laundry facility on site, no pets.
250-392-6450 1bdr. apartment, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave., f/s, n/s, n/p. $475/mo. Available immed. (250)398-3301 2 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, no pets. (250)392-5074. Clean, quiet, affordable 1 bedroom 4 piece bath apartment, 2 blocks to hospital, including fridge/stove, hot water, 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 173A Second Ave N. Commercial space for rent or lease, good street exposure, wheelchair accessible, ground floor. For info: (250)392-6733 Commercial Space for lease at 150 Mile Center. Call Dianne at (250)296-4515 for more info.
Duplex / 4 Plex 2-bdrm. duplex, newly painted. $650/mo. + utilities, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p, r/r. (250)398-5931 2 bdrm. duplex on S. Lakeside, quiet area. F/S, W/D, garage/yard. $700/mo. + util., (electric heat) (250)296-4375 2bdrm in 4-Plex, like new! Details, Pictures and map at: www.LivingSpace4Rent.com Call Elisabeth: (250)392-1738 Cell: (250)267-4523 2bdrm. suite in 4-plex, courtyard. $660/mo. Phone (250)398-7552
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm mobile f/s w/d Kendall acres. $600./mnth Avail. May 1st. (250)398-2227
Homes for Rent 2 bdrm. duplex with F/S included. Please call (250)3927617. 3 bdrm, top floor, fireplace, 5 app. clean, bright, large deck, fenced yard, convenient location, $1,200/mth incl. utilities, avail. immed. (250)267-2997 3bdr. upper floor, w/d, nice neighbourhood, incl. heat & hydro. $1,100/mo. (250)3921124 HORSE LAKE Waterfront - 3 BDRM House, avail immediately. No smoking. No large dogs. Small pets negotiable. References & damage deposit req’d. Contact Nancye, 250-395-2684, cell# 250-706-1406.
Rental Home in Westridge Estates. Beautiful view of city, f/s & dishwasher incl., optional w/d, 2bdr., 2 bath, quiet area, suitable for adults, n/s, n/p. Superior references required. (250) 392-3730.
Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Suites, Lower 1 bdrm. suite, separate entrance & separate driveway, access to W/D, heat/lights included. A/C, internet, close to TRU & bus. Available imm. $700/month. (250)398-6290 1 large newly renovated bsmt. suite, gas/hydro included, bus stop nearby, avail. immed. n/s, n/p. $625/mo. (250)267-7799
2007 Dodge Caliber 215,000kms lady driven All the extras, sunroof, etc. Has been well looked after $8500. 1(250)396-7636
Cars - Sports & Imports
2bdr. suite, w/d hook-up, utilities incl. $900/mo. n/s, n/p, close to schools and TRU. (250)302-1155 or (250)3985883. 2 bedroom suite, $700/month including utilities. Available April 15th. (250)392-7524
2006 Polaris 800 Comes with winch, snowblade, windshield, passenger seat, and chains. Asking $6,850. o.b.o. (250)297-0143 NEED Forest Tech in WL. Must be physically fit & valid class 5. Entry level. Willing to train the right person. c/l and resume forestryjob2012@gmail.com by April 14,2012
Recreational/Sale
Townhouses Good location, modern, clean 2 & 3 bdr. townhomes, n/s, n/p, r/r $825/mo. & $925/mo. (250)398-0738
Transportation
Auto Accessories/Parts 4 LT 285/75R16 Radial XTX Sport tires off rims. $600. obo (250)392-4931 after 5pm.
Cars - Domestic
Sport Utility Vehicle
2001 Honda Accord
Red, 4spd. auto, A/C, power locks, windows, & mirrors. Grey cloth interior, c/w with winter tires on rims, four cylinder engine. New brakes, muffler, and spark plugs.
$3,500. (250)392-6009
New rebuilt 318 motor and clutch system. Well maintained. Runs great. Updated sound system. 31� summer tires & New Cooper winter tires.
$3500.00 obo (250)303-1177 or (250)267-2509
$7900.00 (250)392-6080
Trucks & Vans 2000 F250 Super Duty with towing package, 220,000kms. Runs Great!! $5,000. o.b.o. (250)305-4381
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS
Mint condition, no rust, dark blue/grey interior, 38 MPG Hwy., 8’ cargo capacity, air/pw/pd/keyless entry, leg room plus. Smooth, comfy & sporty, 102,000kms, not winter driven.
$7500.00 Firm or trade for small economical pick-up of equal value. (250)392-7387
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
Commercial Vehicles
2001 KIA Sephia LS 4dr. only 105,000kms, auto trans. 1.8L 4 cyl., cruise control, tilt, wheel, power windows and locks, air cond.,CD. $4,750. (250)392-3201
23.5’ 1995 5th Wheel & Structure at Lakefront Site 7 Plato Island Resort on Quesnel Lake. $10,000 for both Will trade for camper of equal value. Will sell both separately. jmrloewen@shaw.ca or (250)305-8330 Diesel fuel tank, 240Litres, baffles, pumps 15GPM, c/w pump. $650. Reese 5th wheel hitch, 16K, used 3 times. $600. Tri Pod $50. (250)3929499
Motorcycles
SMOKING DEAL!!!
1997 Plymouth Breeze 4 door, 2.4 cyl, auto, A/C, power everything. Nice condition, new Nokian all seasons, 220,000kms, hitch. Part trades welcome. $2600.00 or best straight cash offer. (250)659-5667
1988 Dodge 1500
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.
1998 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition 256,000kms (hwy. driven) leather interior, sunroof, loaded. Excellent shape! No rust. Beige 2-tone ext./tan int. $7,500. (250)296-3203
1983 Camperized Van
2001 Chev Tahoe
V-8, 2WD, Power windows, locks, seats, cruise. Good tires. Police performance pkg.
$6500.00 (250)392-6800
Cars - Domestic
1994 Geo Metro 3cyl., 5 speed, new clutch, recent engine rebuild, stereo, 55-60 m.p.g. Perfect commuter car, needs nothing. $1,800. (250)303-0941
2003 Chevy Tracker
1971 Norton Commando 750cc Mint condition. Beautiful bike. $6000. obo (250)392-6688
Off Road Vehicles 2008 Polaris 450 Outlaw. $4500 Runs perfect. Race ready. Got too many toys and not enough room!! Feel free to ask any questions. 250-2671552
New radiator, new battery. Set of studded tires and summer tires, color is brown/tan. Fridge, 4 burner stove, oven, cupboards, thermostat controlled furnace, water tank, upper bunk, toilet. Runs good, only 125,504 kms!
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Transportation
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Trucks & Vans
Trucks & Vans
Boats
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
99’ Ford Explorer Sport 4x4, power locks/windows, cruise control, Alpine cd player, dvd player, comes with four extra all season tires, 344,250kms.
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Utility Trailers
Escorts
2004 F-350 Turbo Diesel Runs A-1. Excellent running gear. Too much to list.
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UTILITY TRAILER 8ft. box, locked canopy, spare tire, very good shape. Easy to pull. Priced to sell at $1,500. Firm (250)392-5207
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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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Forest Stewardship Plan Review PIONEER FAMILY TIMBER PARTNERSHIP Pioneer Family Timber Partnership invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment #6. Pioneer has proposed the addition of West Fraser FL A20001 and A20002 as Holders of the FSP for purposes of salvage harvesting of pine and spruce in areas covered by the Pioneer FSP that are not covered by the West Fraser FSP. The Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Development Unit covers the 100 Mile House Forest District. The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during of¿ce hours until June 11, 2012 at the Pioneer Family Timber Partnership Of¿ce located at 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake. To arrange to view this plan please contact J. Leggett at 250-392-4777. Written comments are requested by June 11, 2012. Comments can be sent to Pioneer Family Timber Partnership, 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3P7 Fax: 250-398-5922; or via email: J. Leggett at jacci@pioneerlogging.com
Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment Review West Fraser 100 Mile House - FSP #182 - Amendment #6 West Fraser 100 Mile House invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the draft Forest Stewardship Plan - Land Use order Amendment #6, prepared for the West Fraser License area within the 100 Mile House TSA. The Plan indicates how results and strategies proposed by West Fraser have been amended to include the 2011 Land Use Order objectives. The Amendment also adds NRFL A81490 and A81491 to the FSP. The Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Development Unit covers most of the 100 Mile House Forest District. The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during of¿ce hours until June 11, 2012 at the West Fraser 100 Mile House Of¿ce located on Exeter Road in 100 Mile House. To arrange to view this plan please contact Mark Runge at 250-395-8246. Written comments are requested by June 11, 2012. Comments can be sent to: West Fraser Mills Limited, PO Box 97, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Fax: 250-395-8254 or Email: Mark.Runge@Westfraser.com
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