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Williams Lake firefighters spray fire retardant on a power pole in the parking lot of the apartments on Borland Street Tuesday evening. A couch had been on fire, causing slight scorching to the pole. Fire Chief Randy Isfeld says arson is believed to be the cause. The Williams Lake RCMP are now investigating, Isfeld says.
City has sixth highest crime rate in country Erin Hitchcock Tribune Staff Writer Williams Lake’s crime rate continues to be high in Canada — and it’s still the highest in B.C. — according to the latest crime severity statistics from Statistics Canada. For 2011, Williams Lake was given sixth place out of 239 Canadian police service communities with a population of more than 10,000 when it comes to overall crime. However, that is two ranks lower than the previous year, when the city received an overall ranking of four. While the Crime Severity Index values released earlier this week show the city’s rank has improved, when it comes to violent crime, the city has kept its former rank of four. For non-violent crime, the city
received a rank of seven, an improvement of three ranks since the previous year. In 2008 and 2009, Williams Lake was the crime capital of Canada, as it was ranked at number one. Now North Battleford, Sask. carries the national crime capital label for the second year in a row. Thompson, Man. ranked second, also for the second year. Yellowknife, NWT received a rank of three, Portage La Prairie, Man. four, and Prince Albert, Sask. five. No one from the Williams Lake RCMP was available for comment Wednesday, but Mayor Kerry Cook says even though the city is ranked sixth, there has been a 43 per cent reduction in crime since it was the crime capital of Canada. She explains that the overall crime severity value for 2011 is
198.2, whereas it used to be 348.1 “Not only were we number 1, but we were way ahead of everyone else,” Cook says. “So that’s a significant reduction.” Ranks are also affected by how other communities’ crime rates have improved or have worsened. Cook adds that Williams Lake is one of the busiest detachments in the province and in the country. She gives kudos to Insp. Warren Brown and the rest of the detachment, as well as community policing for making a positive difference. Statistics Canada’s numbers note Williams Lake has a population of 10,864. However, the detachment also serves the outlying areas not included in the report. “The bottom line is that we recognized we had a significant challenge and we’ve addressed it. We put things in place, we have great
people, and we are moving in the right direction,” Cook says. She says resources are an issue, so council tries to be as efficient as much as possible with the available tools, such as passing a false alarm bylaw, for example. She says a lot of work still needs to be done, especially when it comes to domestic violence and other violent crime. She says the city continues to address those issues. She says partnerships, working with the community, and bringing in domestic violence workshops, for example, all play an integral role in making the community safer. “It’s unfortunately not happening overnight but we are moving in the right direction.” The crime severity table can be found via www.statcan.gc.ca.
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Assistant chief Rob Warnock of the Williams Lake Fire Department, left, Capt. Randy Kadonaga and volunteer York Clarkson, both from the Salvation Army, load up bags and boxes of nonperishable food items collected during the Christmas and July fundraiser to be delivered to the food bank from the fire hall.
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Christmas in July for Salvation Army Erin Hitchcock Tribune Staff Writer The Williams Lake community offered its support to the Williams Lake Salvation Army Food Bank by donating non-perishable food items through the Williams Lake Fire Department and Kiwanis Club’s Christmas in July fundraiser. On Tuesday night, members from the Williams Lake Fire Depart-
ment visited various neighbourhoods in Williams Lake to collect donations. Beginning at 6 p.m., firefighters riding in fire trucks with their lights flashing went around picking up boxes and bags of food items. Units, followed by pick-up trucks, were sent to the areas of Westridge, Country Club Boulevard, Terra Ridge, Western Avenue, Midnight Drive,
and sections of Ninth, 10th, 11th, and 12th avenues. “Basically, with lights on and no sirens, they travel down the street, and the members on each truck go door to door,” says Fire Chief Randy Isfeld. Yesterday the donations were loaded up onto a Salvation Army van and taken to the food bank for distribution to those in need. Isfeld says the Wil-
liams Lake community has always been exceptionally generous over the years with its support for the fundraiser. While donations to the food bank are always welcome, Isfeld says stock tends to be especially low during the summer months as most donations are made around Christmas. The Williams Lake Kiwanis Club also participated in the food
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MLA candidate says party system broken Monica Lamb-Yorski Tribune Staff Writer The Independent candidate for CaribooChilcotin says the province needs a new start, real representation, truth from government, openness and consultation, something he says will not happen with the “current broken” party system. In an e-mail, Gary Young of Lac La Hache, who declared his intent to run in the next election as an Independent, comes out swinging at both the Liberals and the NDP. “We get the ultimate increases to pay from the HST consumption tax, the constant lowering of tax rates for hugely profitable large corporations, which we make up, all carbon taxes, increases in our health-care costs (the government failed in their attempt to lower drug costs because the drug companies didn’t like it), the constant increase in ‘service fees, permits, licences, etc.,’ which are misnamed taxes,” Young said. He points to an “unapproved” 11.2 per cent increase in ICBC premiums that amounts to $400 million, the attempted sale of assets such as the liquor distribution branch, the BC Rail deal, and other “deals” made by the Liberals as deceptive. Young also criticizes the NDP and says not to expect the “compromised NDP to stand up for you. “First it was big union controls through donations; now it’s wide open as the NDP takes money from corporations, too.” Weighing in, Cariboo
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Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse addressed some of the points raised by Young. “It’s not only the ICBC rates, but the BC Hydro rates,” Wyse says. “Both of those organizations are used by the Liberal government to collect revenue. This government then transfers some of those revenues to its coffers in general revenue. It becomes a method of indirect taxation to provide government services,” Wyse told the Tribune, adding it’s in the neighbourhood of hundreds of millions of dollars. “It’s not chump change that’s being collected from the taxpayer under the guise that you’re paying for insurance rates and hydro costs.” Wyse has remained critical of the HST all along, and says the NDP fought to have it removed. When it comes to donations to political parties, he said the NDP supports the cancellation of donations in B.C. from both corporations and unions. “That has been a long-standing position of the provincial NDP party. Under the current system, which allows corporations and unions to make donations, about 70 per cent of all money donated to the NDP comes from individuals.” Wyse notes the NDP is proposing the corporate tax rate be reformed to the 2008 level from its present position. He says the NDP will also push for a fairer amount of personal income tax being paid by the top two per cent of income earners. See TAX Page A4
Dave and Debbie Altherr performed in sweet harmony at the Farmer’s Market in Boitanio Park last Friday, July 27. They played and she sang songs from her new CD Allison Altherr Casitaville. Debbie uses her middle name on the album featuring songs she has been writing and working on recording for the past couple of years.
WL firefighters sent to Fort Nelson Erin Hitchcock Tribune Staff Writer A team of firefighters from the Williams Lake Fire Department with a Structure Protection Unit were deployed to Fort Nelson over the weekend. A news release from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations says B.C.’s landscape is tinder dry in some regions, and with extended hot periods and severe thunderstorms in the Interior, the B.C. government has deployed additional assets to help manage wildfire threats. The industrial-sized sprinkler unit will focus primarily on protecting oil and gas camps and their equipment, as well as a switching station with a total value in excess of $150 million. The unit is designed to be deployed during an
interface fire to dampen roofs and areas around structures and to prevent sparks or embers from igniting structure fires. One SPU can protect between 30 and 40 homes or larger industrial structures. Williams Lake Fire Chief Randy Isfeld says five of the department’s members were sent to Fort Nelson to set up sprinkler protection units to protect the gas infrastructure. “As far as any structures or anything, forestry has an agreement with the office of the fire commissioner, so if any structure protection team is up there — or in any area for that matter — forestry does identify some of the risks they have there and contact the Office of Fire Commissioner.” The Office of the Fire Commissioner then picks appropriate teams. “They tend not to
pick from the same zone where an incident is happening,” Isfeld adds. “They try to pull the units where not much action is happening. Our team was called and sent up there. They went up to Fort St. John and then up to Fort Nelson and were deployed out of there, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner would also have a structure protection member or liaison with forestry up there.” Isfeld says it’s not known how long the Williams Lake firefighters will be needed. “They could be up there for a couple of weeks or they could be up there for a week, and they just rotate out.” For example, three are coming back on Thursday. On Wednesday the department is sending up another three people to replace those returning. With five members in
Fort Nelson, there are still another 35 members in Williams Lake to respond to fires in the local area. The Wildfire Management Branch has also deployed fire crews, airtankers and heavy equipment to aid suppression efforts in the area. “Fire safety is a top priority for our government and where homes, business and infrastructure can also be protected, we try to mitigate impacts using these Structure Protection Units,” says Shirley Bond, minister of justice and attorney general. “This deployment is a good example of how we work to protect significant infrastructure and manage wildfire threats.” Steve Thomson, minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations, says minimizing the negative economic impacts from wildfires
is an important part of the overall fire management plan. “Installing structural protection units where appropriate is one more tool at our disposal, and is evidence of government’s co-ordinated response to wildfire threats.” Ninty-one fires are burning in the province. Since April, there have been 663 fires, burning nearly 16,000 hectares of land. About 48 per cent of this year’s fires have been caused by people. This is the second deployment of the SPU resources this year. In May, the OFC sent two crews, two SPUs and a structure protection specialist to Pavilion Lake near Lillooet to protect a First Nations community. To report a wildfire, call 1 800 663-5555 tollfree or *5555 on most cellular networks.
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Six-year-old boy fighting liver cancer Erin Hitchcock Tribune Staff Writer Six-year-old Chase Lamont of Williams Lake is in B.C. Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with an aggressive and fastgrowing type of liver cancer. As a result, his family is asking for the community’s support in helping them cover associated medical and travel expenses that continue to increase. Chase’s cousin Kyla Wejr says Chase’s grandmother noticed a lump on Chase’s stomach last month. “His mom and grandmother took him into emergency and they did a CAT scan,� she says, adding the doctors found a lump and sent him to the B.C. Children’s Hospital. “Within two days he was diagnosed with cancer.� The type of cancer is called Hepatoblastoma. The tumour is the size of a cantaloupe, which is attached to both his liver and stomach. Wejr says due to its large size, the tumour
cannot be surgically removed. “He just went through one round of chemo,� Wejr says. “They are waiting one week and then going to do another round of chemo. They’re hoping the tumour will shrink enough so they can do surgery.� If it doesn’t, Chase will require a liver transplant. “He is already on the list to receive a liver transplant,� she says. Chase’s mom Shanna Stangoe, his dad Chris Lamont, and stepmom Jen Lamont — all from Williams Lake — have already been in Vancouver for more than a month. Doctors predict Chase may not be able to come home until after Christmas. An ongoing fundraiser is being held to help the family. In September, the family hopes to hold a golf fundraiser, though details have yet to be confirmed. In the meantime, an account has been set up at the Williams Lake and District Credit Union for Chase and his fam-
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Chase Lamont, 6, is currently at B.C. Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with a type of liver cancer last month. His cousin is fundraising to help the family with travel and medical expenses.
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Brand or be branded. The case for change.
There will be a Special Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Rick Hansen Boardroom at City Hall.
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS PILOT PROJECT 2012 Every place has a brand. If we don't actively define ours, others will do it for us. Instead of expending energy managing the fall-out from negative news and outdated perceptions, we're working to develop a strong placebrand for Williams Lake — something that has never really been done here. This is one way to help take control of our economic future and promote the quality of life we all enjoy. Over the next few months, the City of Williams Lake is undertaking a placebranding initiative that will give citizens and businesses an opportunity to help craft a brand that is meaningful and inspiring to us all — and, we need your input.
The City of Williams Lake welcomes proposals from mobile food vendors for units to be permitted in four designated sites around the Williams Lake Downtown. The Mobile Vendors Pilot Project designated sites are proposed for Spirit Square, Kiwanis Park, Boitanio Park and Herb Gardner Park. Criteria for proposal selection and more information regarding the Pilot Project can be found on the City Web Site at www.williamslake.ca or on Facebook. For more Information on the Project please contact Cindy Walters, Business License Inspector for the City of Williams Lake at 250-392-8487 or by email at cwalters@williamslake.ca
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n Monday night, council took its first steps of a new budget process, which will see a provisional budget in place by Dec. 1. By advancing From the the timeMayor’s table for Chair the budget, we Kerry Cook can make decisions earlier in the year and maximize the construction window each year. A new budget process makes planning easier, leading to more strategic, long-term decisions to benefit the city. Thinking longterm is the best way to maximize tax dollars and to enhance the city consistently. Some more good news: Williams Lake has dropped to number six in Canada in the Crime Severity Index, with our index score falling from 348.1 in 2008 to 198.2 in 2011, a drop of 43 per cent. In 2008, Williams Lake had the highest score in Canada by a large margin. A lower score indicates lower crime severity. Obviously there is still work to do, especially when it comes to domestic violence in Williams Lake, but this is something to celebrate. And also in the good news category, city staff have calculated that the economic impact of the Pedal by the Puddle and Peel Out mountain biking events this summer has resulted in $45,000 in new money coming into the community. More than half of the competitors in these events came from outside the region. This is also an example of partnerships, as the city works with the Williams Lake Cycling Club, the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium, the Cariboo Regional District, Tourism BC, the Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition to market our incredible mountain biking opportunities to the world. It’s clear that this initiative is working, and we hope to build on the success! Kerry Cook is the mayor of Williams Lake.
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Pensions are disgraceful Who says it doesn’t pay to be a politician? With the B.C. Liberals in a free fall and the provincial election 10 months away, a number of MLAs have decided to leave politics. Much is made by some about the sacrifices made by politicians, of the time spent away from family, of the decision to take a break from their career passion — all to serve the public good. While it is always admirable to see men and women take an active part in the democratic process, make no mistake — it is a decision that often pays dividends far beyond anything a working stiff will ever realize. Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer is one of the latest B.C. Liberals to decide against seeking reelection next year. According to Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation (CTF) figures, Hayer’s 12 years in office will give him an annual pension that will start at $47,600 when he turns 65 and climb to $62,900 when he turns 80.
The CTF estimates Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger will enjoy an annual pension of $87,700 when he turns 65, rising to $115,700 when he turns 80. The MLA pension plan is indeed gold-plated as taxpayers chip in $4 for every dollar the MLA contributes. The B.C. Liberals, under then-leader Gordon Campbell, campaigned in the 1996 election against exorbitant pension plans. The NDP won and implemented a reasonable plan, in which taxpayers match every dollar the MLA contributed. In 2007, however, Campbell reversed his position and brought back a ridiculously rich pension, even allowing MLAs to buy back years lost. Political pension plans are a disgrace and do nothing to counter the perception (which is reality) that entering the political arena is the path to setting yourself up for life. — Black Press
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n a scathing report last week, the auditor general of British Columbia revealed that the Legislative Assembly account, which amounts to about $70 million per year, is not being managed to the same standards required of every other public body. T h e l eg i s l a tive acMLA count Musings covers Bob Simpson l eg i s l a tive staff; the grounds keeping and maintenance of the legislative buildings; the operating expenses of the political party caucuses and the Independents’ legislative offices; MLAs’ constituency offices; and the travel expenses of individual MLAs. The account is supposed to be managed by the Legislative Assembly Management Committee (LAMC), which is chaired by the Speaker and consists of the government and Opposition house leaders and caucus chairs. There is a huge degree of hypocrisy in the fact that the political leadership of the elected members of the Legislative Assembly would not hold themselves and the spending of all MLAs to the same high standard they hold the civil service. It is also extremely troubling that this committee hasn’t dealt with this issue since it was warned about it by the auditor general in 2007. This week LAMC finally met to address this issue, and it had a long, overdue conversation with the auditor general about what steps are needed to fix these problems. Among the promised changes will be public reporting of MLA expenses and structural changes to LAMC that will see it operate in a more public and accountable manner. Last September I started posting my travel expenses on my web page (www.bobsimpsonmla.ca), and I plan to start posting the expenses associated with both my legislative and constituency offices ahead of the timeline proposed by LAMC. It’s important to note that the auditor general’s report does not suggest MLAs are misusing their office accounts or travel expenses. I believe the checks and balances are already in place to avoid misuse of these funds, and that’s why it shouldn’t be an issue for us to report on them in a transparent manner as soon as possible. Bob Simpson is the Independent MLA for Cariboo North.
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More Viewpoints It’s time to work together Question of the week Editor: Re: letter from Sean McCarthy, July 31 Tribune. Thank you, Mr. McCarthy, for speaking out regarding the Tl’etinqox-tin plan to escort people off their land. I would like the band leaders to know the following: I am 73, born in Prince George. My father was born in Barkerville, my mother born in Nazko, and my grandfather born in Quesnel/Kersley area, as was my great-grandfather. My grandmother
was born in Fraser Lake. Is this Canadian enough for you? When are you going to learn that being a proud British Columbian and a very happy Canadian makes every one of us the rightful owners of the land and by this we follow the laws of the land? There is no longer a difference by colour or race. You and I are both equally Canadian and, as such, have equal rights. Please let’s get on with improving our province, educating our children, and making plans for a
sustainable future for our children. We no longer live off the land; we have to work together to improve all aspects of life in B.C. Or would you rather live in a country like Syria or Afghanistan where people can no longer go outdoors for fear of violence? Time to get over the weary, old views and get together to plan a good life for everyone in our province. Work together. Nola Jarvis Williams Lake
Jails more comfortable than nursing homes Editor: Â A recently received e-mail raised the question, would seniors be better off in jail? According to the information provided, many seniors certainly would do far better being in jail than being in a nursing home. Many seniors face a lot of hardships, financial and otherwise. Meanwhile prisoners in our jails get all the free, paid-for benefits. As a prisoner, a senior needing any kind of specialized medical attention would receive the best of care. The cost of specialized pharmaceuticals may bankrupt you; as a prisoner, that is all free. Need new glasses, dentures, hearing aids, batteries, even wheel chairs? No problem. These items are all provided at no charge. Need regular, specialized medical care at a distant infirmary? No problem. An ambulance, including medi-vac and air ambulance, is
fully paid for.  Are you now paying for a lifeline type of service? In jail, should you fall or need specialized medical assistance, constant video monitoring means help is on the way almost instantly, all completely free. Your laundry is done on a regular basis and returned to you neatly pressed at absolutely no charge. You would have free access to walks, hobbies and even showers. Are you frustrated in dining out and having to pay a large tip for poor service? In jail, no problem — meals and snacks are brought directly to you. In jail you have free access to a library, fitness room, spiritual counselling, and even free concerts by nationally recognized artists. As a senior prisoner you could have your own computer, TV, and access to radio all at no cost to you. Have a problem that you can’t
get resolved? Professional people are freely available to advise you at absolutely no cost to you. In the reverse of seniors being put in prisons, criminals would have to spend their time in nursing homes. They would find that their meals are often cold. In a nursing home, having an accident in bed means prisoners would be mostly ignored, unsupervised and left to solve their own problems.  In a nursing home, prisoners may find they have to live in tiny, uncomfortable rooms costing thousands of dollars every month. Prisoners in a nursing home may find showering is available only once per week. Prisoners living in a nursing home may find that there is little hope of ever getting out.   Doug Wilson Williams Lake
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What are your plans for the B.C. Day long weekend?
Andrew Stafford Working at our ranch out west.
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Robert Belin I’m going to Clinton.
Tyler Stafford Bike riding.
Medieval days in Clinton.
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Day camp at Total Ice for hockey.
Competing at the Roe Lake Rodeo.
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Two young entrepreneurs were selling refreshing iced tea early Tuesday evening. At left, Layla Cartwright, 9, sells cups of iced tea for 25 cents on Hodgson Road to earn a little spending money while, unbeknownst to her, Mason Toop, 10, sells his for 50 cents a cup on Western Avenue to raise money to purchase a longboard. Both teas were tasty and refreshing.
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As part of the Boys and Girls Club’s Blue Jays Baseball held every Wednesday at Kiwanis Park, Williams Lake’s Taki Fauvert, 10, gets a hold of a pitch while Trevor Hilton back catches. The program is free and anyone interested in playing is invited to come join the group, which starts play at 10 a.m. every Wednesday.
Locals shred at water ski provs Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Fifty-two water skiers from around the province, and even the U.S., stormed Chimney Lake last weekend for the BC Water Ski Provincial Championships. Parnell Pinette, sons Conley Pinette, 12, and Lucas Pinette, 6, Brian Doering and Brent Graham represented Williams Lake — each posting top finishes at the event. Skiers competed in slalom, trick and jump to determine overall winners in categories based by age. “We had the biggest turnout for provincials there’s been in 10 years,� Parnell said. “We had skiers from six years old, which was the youngest, all the way up to 70 years old.� Skiers came from the Okanagan, Prince George, the Lower Mainland, the U.S. and even Chile to compete. Conley, the current Canadian record holder for his age group in jump at 117 feet, finished first in all three events in the U14 boys category. His jump of 112 feet Saturday gave the large crowd in attendance reason to cheer. Conley said he felt he skied fairly well Saturday, but added he could have improved his score in trick. “In trick I didn’t do so well,� Conley said. “I fell on my early tricks. But in slalom I was just one pass away from my best ever. In jump I did better with 112 feet.� Parnell skied in the men’s 3 category taking second in slalom, first in trick and first in jump. Lucas finished fifth in his age
SPORTS NOTEBOOK Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 19 Williams Lake Motocross event The Williams Lake Dirt Riders Association is hosting a two-day motocross event at the local track off Highway 20 at the turn off to Thunder Mountain Speedway. The event is rounds 13 and 14 of the BC Motocross Association series with riders competing for points contributing to their overall season standings. Riders from around the province will be competing at the event. For more visit www.wldraracing.com.
Saturday, Aug. 25 Thunder Mountain Speedway Memorial Race Thunder Mountain Speedway in Williams Lake hosts its annual Memorial Race at the local racetrack off Highway 20. Featured will be local points series classes including Bone Stock, Thunder, Heartland Toyota Pro Mini and Street Stock. Time trials begin at 5 p.m. with racing to follow at 6 p.m. For more visit www.thundermountainspeedway.ca.
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Williams Lake water skier Conley Pinette, 12, performs a trick run Sunday during the BC Water Ski Provincials at Chimney Lake. Conley, the current Canadian record holder for his age group in jump at 117 feet, won all three events he competed in including slalom, jump and trick. group — competing against kids much older than him. “He just wanted to participate and wanted to ski and we told him this is his chance to ski a tournament this year,� Parnell said. Graham, competing in the men’s 4 division, took third in slalom. Parnell said overall the tournament went very smoothly. “We’ve had an amazing group out here,� he said. “We had tons of people from town come out, which you don’t always get. A lot of places they hold these tournaments are so remote so it’s been really nice to have spectators out to see what’s going on.� Sunday the top 10 jumpers on the
weekend were paired together for a money jump. Skiers were paired inversely from the top jumper to the 10th jumper for a combined distance total. Coincidentally, Parnell and Conley wound up paired together and finished in second place. The top jumpers, Jed Leech and Dick Horwood, took home a $500 prize. Prior to provincials a week-long water ski camp was held from Monday to Friday for all the skiers. “That was probably the highlight for me,� Conley said. “I skied pretty well in all the events during the week and learned quite a bit.� Participants were treated to some
extremely high quality instruction from BC team coach Cory Bate of Victoria, along with former Canadian national team member Clint Baikie of Campbell River. “The kids were really lucky to have that high quality of coaching this week,� Parnell said. He added the support and sponsorship from community businesses was phenomenal. “We’ve just been overwhelmed,� he said. “The sponsorship and support was just great.� For complete results from the BC Water Ski Provincial Championships visit www.wswbc.org/water-skiing/ results-records.html.
Saturday, Sept. 8 Dirty Knobby The Dirty Knobby 2012 will be on Sept. 8 in the Mountain House Road area. The annual event will be hosted by the Williams Lake Off Road Motorcycle Association (WLORMA). It will (as always) be open to all ages and skill levels, with more fun and activities planned than ever before. For more information check out www.wlorma.ca for updates on events and locations. A new course location may provide additional parking for participants.
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Nakusp BC Rodeo Association Rodeo (July 27-29) Tie-Down Roping 1. Willee Twan, Alkali Lake — 17 seconds Steer Wrestling 3. Keegan Smith, 150 Mile House — 10 seconds Breakaway Roping 2. Denise Swampy, Williams Lake — 3.8 seconds Team Roping 2. Josh Cahill, Savona and Ty Lytton, 108 Mile — 7.6 seconds Ladies Day Golf Results (July 17) First Flight 1. Lisa Kerley 2. Elsie Montgomery (retro) 3. Michelle Palmer Second Flight 1. Sharon Cleveland 2. Marcia Paquette (retro) 3. Gina Alexander Third Flight 1. Kris Quimet 2. Joyce Beath (retro) 3. June Hutchinson Fourth Flight 1. Vanessa Riplinger 2. Trina Halfnights 3. Karen Brink Chip-In Winners Front 9 — Elsie Montgomery and Lisa Kerley — $18.50 Back 9 — Carry Over Business Hole Sponsors F1 — Closest to the Line sponsored by Heartland Toyota — Sharon Cleveland F2 — Closest to the Line sponsored by Hytest Timber — Darcie Wright F3 — Closest to the Line sponsored by Tickled Pink Beauty Bar — Harriet Manchur F1 — Longest Putt sponsored by Johnston Meier Insurance — Lisa Kerley F2 — Longest Putt sponsored by CJ’s Southwestern Grill — Ellen Wiege F3 — Longest Putt sponsored by Bob’s Shoe Repair — Christine Erickson Open — KP Chip Shot sponsored by Caribou U-Brew —Elsie Montgomery Open — KP from Sand sponsored by Margett’s Meats — Lisa Kerley Quesnel Billy Barker Days Rodeo (July 20-22) Saddle Bronc 1. Cliff Schuk, Tatla Lake — 73 2/3. Garrett Madley, Alexis Creek — 66 Team Roping 1. Willee Twan, Alkali Lake and Keegan Smith, 150 Mile House — 6.9 seconds
Williams Lake golfer Derrick Walters, 16, beat out 27 other golfers to capture the Mini Masters Golf Tournament title and a green jacket in Prince George Sunday. Derrick fired a score of 74 to win the jacket. For his efforts he also won a plaque and a new wedge. Moore’s for Men will custom fit the green jacket, equipped with a crest on the jacket resembling a map of Canada with the Canadian flag coming out of Prince George. The “Duffers” out of Prince George sponsored the tournament, while Kevin Bowman presented Derrick with his jacket and plaque following the win. Derrick, along with fellow local golfers Ryan LaBossiere and
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Williams Lake’s Derrick Walters (left), 16, is presented a plaque and green jacket after winning the Prince George Mini Masters Golf Tournament last weekend. Walters fired a 74 for the win. Brett LaBossiere, also recently returned from the BC Summer Games in Surrey last month.
The trio are also entered to compete this weekend at the Williams Lake Golf and
Tennis Club’s Central Interior Classic featuring golfers from around the province.
Biking events bring in more than $45,000 The Williams Lake Cycling Club hosts two annual events in Williams Lake each summer that attract mountain bikers from across B.C. (Pedal by the Puddle and Peel Out). This year the events attracted 347 competitors, and more than half of those were from out of the Cariboo region. “Our goal is to contribute to the diversification of the Cariboo regional economy as we realize the effects of the mountain pine beetle,” said Justin Calof, executive director of the
Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium. “We are continuously interested in partnerships with governments and business that can help achieve this goal.” Events that attract out of region tourists have a significant impact on the economy. City staff, using the Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model, has calculated the economic impact of the 2012 events resulted in more than $45,000 of new money being spent in Williams Lake. “Partnering with the Williams Lake Cycling
Club and Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium helps to maximize marketing dollars and reach tens of thousands of potential cycling tourists,” said Coun. Laurie Walters, chair of the community services committee. “Strategic promotion of these world-class recreation assets and local events is proving to be a great return on investment for our community.” The City of Williams Lake continues to be a supporter of mountain biking and has an official partnership with the
Williams Lake Cycling Club. The city and club, along with the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium, the Cariboo Regional District, Tourism BC, Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition has launched a comprehensive marketing campaign in an effort to attract even more mountain bike tourists to the region. Since the initiative began in 2012, there has been a substantial increase in mountain bike tourist spending.
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2012 Art Walk begins in lakecity Tuesday Gaeil Farrar Tribune Staff Writer The 2012 Art Walk officially begins Tuesday and has grown substantially over last year. Art Walk committee chair Willie Dye says 46 artists and 46 merchants are participating this year compared to 34 merchants and 35 artists last year. “The response has been quite spectacular for the merchants,� Dye says. “I think we have 14 new merchants who didn’t participate last year. We also have 18 new artists.� Among the new artists are a leather worker, a blacksmith, a videographer, quilters, a sculptor, and a group of seven women from 150 Mile House who carve wood. There is also a portrait painter from England, who is so new to the community that he was able to participate in the Art Walk but not in time to be listed in the Art Walk booklet, Dye says. He says this artists work will be shown at TD Canada Trust with indicator signs out front. Dye says the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin is also participating in the Art Walk this year. He says many people may not realize it but the museum has work on display by at least 15 different artists from around the region including the late Sonia Cornwall and her mother Vivian Cowan. Painter Harvey Overton, who shares his time between Australia and the Cariboo, will also be participating this year, Dye says. Among the many artists returning to the Art Walk will be potters, fabric artists, artists who work in water colours and oils and line drawing and more. “Participation is up quite a bit from last year,� Dye says. “I think its wonderful.� He is hoping that people will not only stop by the participating businesses to see what the artists have to offer but make an investment in some of the art as well. “Its good exposure for the artists but its also nice for them to sell some their work on the walk,� Dye says.
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Arty the Artwalker a.k.a. Willie Dye, chair of the 2012 Art Walk committee, invites everyone to enjoy the walk. Dye says some of the artists will be selling some of their pieces by silent auction with an upset price. The Art Walk runs Aug. 7 to Sept. 8 with several special events planned for Thursdays. On Thursday, Aug. 9 a two-hour grand opening guided walk for the public will start at noon from Sears, Dye says. “We will start at number 1 (Sears) and follow the numbers,� Dye says. “We will visit as many artists and merchants as possible in the two hours.� He says singer and musician Harry Jennings will perform before the walk begins with special guests Mayor Kerry Cook and interpreter Mary Forbes. One lucky participant on this walk will win a $50 gift certificate to spend at a participating business. On Thursday, Aug. 16 the Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development
Centre will hold a fundraising event and exhibit with art work by children in Spirit Square. There will be a children’s art exhibit and silent auction from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a barbecue and entertainment from noon to 1 p.m., then children’s art activities from 1 to 2 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 23 Dye says artists will be on the walk practicing their crafts. Thursday, Sept. 6 is Dress Up Day where merchants and artists are invited to dress like Mary Forbes. Forbes is known for her eclectic period costumes featuring styles popular in many different eras. Dye notes that the special Art Walk Thursdays coincide with the evening Performances in the Park musical series scheduled through the summer in Boitanio Park. During Art Walk buskers will
also be playing music on various street corners and in Spirit Square at various times. “We are hoping to expand upon the number of people coming out to play instruments and sing for us as buskers this year,� Dye says. Musicians who would like to try busking are asked to call co-ordinators Rita Law or Judy O’Neill at 250-398-5717. A total of 25,000 passports have been created for the free Art Walk and are being delivered to homes in the area. Each of the 45 merchants features a draw for a fabulous prize. Those who have their passports stamped at 40 of the 45 participating merchants are also eligible for the grand prize draw for the $300 first prize; $200 second prize or $100 third prize certificate to be used at any of the participating merchants. Completed passports can be dropped off at any of the participating businesses by the entry deadline at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. Participants are also asked to vote for their favourite artists and merchants. Art Walk also promotes the Heritage Walk 2012 with information on heritage and special buildings including the NewWorld Cafe, Central Cariboo Arts Centre, Woodland Jewellers, Laketown Furnishings, Station House Gallery, Delainey’s Centre, The Potato House, and Cariboo Saddle Shop. The Art Walk booklet also introduces the Alley Art Project being led by artist Dwayne Davis who is mentoring two students in the mural craft while creating two new murals for the city. The booklet also highlights various cultural walks and sculptural art that can be seen around the city. Some of these large sculptural pieces include the Rick Hansen tribute at the Tourism Discovery Centre, which also boasts a unique sculpture of a car loaded high with recreational equipment inside the building. Other wood sculptures to be seen include a large bear, a galloping cowboy, standing cowboy, bronc rider, and tall clocks.
Alley Art Project part of 2012 Art Walk experience One of the art projects that will be in progress and people will be able to see in action during the 2012 ArtWalk is the creation of two murals. The Alley Art Project is taking place in partnership with the Cariboo Friendship Centre’s Choices for Youth program and with the aid of a grant from the Central Cariboo Arts and
Culture Society. Dwayne Davis of Davis Arts, the artist who created most of the city’s murals, is heading up the project and will mentor two students, Jamie Moore and Miranda Fontaine, in the mural craft. The first of this year’s murals is located on the corner of Third Avenue and Yorston Street in the stairwell to
the entrance of the Friendship Centre’s gift shop. The mural is a three-sided piece depicting a scenic view of life in a traditional village on the Fraser River. The second mural will be located about a block further north, also on Third Avenue. The mural is being created on the
alley side of Deana’s Studio. This mural is to be a grand scale depiction of life in Williams Lake sometime in the mid–1920s. The process of completing these murals is expected to take several weeks so if art walkers see the group painting they are encouraged to say hello.
COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Monday, Aug. 6 to Friday, Aug. 10 Tennis lessons for kids The city’s Leisure Services program is offering tennis lessons for children and youth next week. Classes for children ages five to eight years old run Monday to Friday Aug. 6 to 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kiwanis Tennis Court. Classes for children ages nine to 12 run Aug. 6 to 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Classes for children ages 13 and over run Monday to Thursday Aug. 6 to 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For fee and registration information contact the Cariboo Memorial Complex at 250-3987665.
Wednesday, Aug. 8 Wacky Wednesdays at the pool Wacky Wednesdays for kids are celebrated at Sam Ketcham Memorial Pool every Wednesday until Aug. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with games and prizes for kids. The next set of swim lessons for kids starts Aug. 13. Contact the Cariboo Memorial Complex at 250-3987665 to register. The Sam Ketcham Memorial Pool will be closed Aug. 27 to Sept. 16. The Fitness Centre will be shut down from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4.
Monday, Aug. 13 to Friday, Aug. 17 Sailing lessons for kids The BC Sailing Association is hosting a sailing and kayaking program for children ages six to 14 at the Scout Island in Williams Lake this month. Participants will learn sailing terminology, knots, and how to sail by means of games and activities both on and off the water. Seven-foot Optimist sailboats as well as two-person kayaks will be used in the program. By the end of this fun course, students will be able to safely sail and kayak on their own. The program runs Monday to Friday, Aug. 13 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For fee information and to register contact the Cariboo Memorial Complex at 250-3987665.
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Marjorie Molzahn lovingly remembered by her family In loving memory of Marjorie (Marj) Alice (Wipple-McIntyre) Molzahn (nee Burgess), Nov. 1, 1916 - July 8, 2012. Marj was born on Nov. 1, 1916 in a one-room cabin on their family farm near Drumheller, Alberta. She was the third of eight children born to Fanny and Thomas Burgess. Marj’s first marriage produced a baby girl, JoAnne. They formed a very close motherdaughter relationship until JoAnne’s untimely passing in 2004. Her second marriage produced sons Earl and Tom and her family was now complete. Marj cherished her children and they were her first priority, always. Marj moved to Williams Lake in 1962 with her sons Earl and Tom to be closer to her family, brother Frank Burgess, sisters Irene Nelson and Dorothy Brogen and their families. Marj took up residence in Frank’s guest cabin and was employed at Cariboo Memorial Hos-
Marjorie Molzahn pital. She later moved to a house on South Lakeside where she took in a few boarders. Marj was an accomplished cook, baker, seamstress and gardener. She loved entertaining, family reunions, birthdays, Christmas and any special occasion. She made the best lemon, butter and pista-
chio tarts ever, and her trifle at Christmas was always a very special treat. Around 1975 Marj met and married Bill Molzahn. They resided in Williams Lake until 1980, when they moved out to daughter JoAnne and Jim Redekopp’s ranch at Miocene. Bill was employed at Gibraltar Mines and
Marj was homemaker and an avid gardener. Her efforts won many prizes over the years at the local fall fairs for her flowers and vegetables. Marj was adventurous, enthusiastic and embraced life and laughter. She loved to sit and visit with her family and many friends and enjoyed her glass of Sherry! Life after Bill’s retirement was taken up by travelling in their travel trailer, several cruises and, of course, gardening at their home in Miocene. In 1990 Marj’s eyesight started to fail due to a condition that was irreparable. She set about and reorganized her entire home so that she would know where everything was. In a few years she was declared legally blind, but she just continued cooking, homemaking and gardening with a magnifying glass right into her final years. In 2008, with their health failing, they decided to move to Williams Lake and then the last couple of years they
resided at the Seniors Village. Marj passed away on July 8, 2012 and Bill passed away on July 17, 2012. Marj has left us to tend to her perfect garden in Heaven. In perfect peace, gone but not forgotten. Marj was laid to rest on July 13, 2012 at the Miocene Cemetery with her daughter JoAnne Redekopp, grandson
Darren Redekopp, husband Bill Molzahn and mother Fanny Burgess. She is survived by sons Earl (Margie) and Tom (Gail) McIntyre; brothers Frank (Norma) Burgess and Billy (Joyce) Burgess; sisters Doris and Dorothy; grandchildren Corrie (Darryl), Matt (Veronika) McIntyre and Megan Menzel; greatgrandchildren Eileen McIntyre, Justin and
Rylee Menzel; son-inlaw Jim Redekopp; stepchildren David, Tom, Linda, Ruth, Louis and LeAnn (Molzahn); stepgrandchild Michael Redekopp; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Fanny and Thomas Burgess; daughter JoAnne Redekopp; grandson Darren Redekopp; brothers Ray and Roy Burgess; and sister Irene Nelson.
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COMMUNITY Guide to W.L. River Valley released Sage Birchwater Special to The Tribune A natural history guide to Williams Lake River Valley is now available for the public. Stepping into Nature: A Guide to the Williams Lake River Valley was co-authored by Ordell Steen and Anna Roberts and produced by the Williams Lake Field Naturalists. The 86-page guide is illustrated with colour photographs and maps, and is jam-packed with useful information. The guide is a convenient size for people to pack with them on the 12-kilometre trail that extends from Scout Island to the Fraser River. “We hope people will put the guide in their pocket and take it hiking with them,” Roberts says. “It’s got maps that explain how to get into the valley and where the trails go.” Roberts says the guide is something she and other members of the Field Naturalists have been working on for at least 10 years. She says Steen took the bull by the horns and finally finished the project. “We want people to look around when they are exploring the valley. It’s a very diverse place,” Roberts says. “The guide documents what people can see down there.” She says the Williams Lake River Valley provides an outstanding opportunity to experience nature in a near-urban location. “The upper part of the valley lies within the city boundaries.” The guide notes that improvements to the main trail along the valley bottom include construction of 20 bridges, WILLIAMS LAKE HTV numerous interpretive
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Anna Roberts with the new guide to the Williams Lake River Valley. signs, benches, parking lots, and two side trails. The guide will also help expand the experience and make this excursion into nature more user friendly. The guide is conveniently colour-coded to highlight the various parts of the book, which include sections on geology, wetlands, the river, forests, clearings, grasslands, first people and an index. Steen wrote the geology section, which reaches back millions of years, describing how Alberta was once the western coastline of North America. “Most of the bedrock we see in the lower valley originated in an ancient tropical ocean closer to China than Canada,” Steen writes. During later ice ages, glaciers formed a big lake over present-day Williams Lake that sent the flow of the Fraser River north, and deposited huge volumes of sand and silt into the valley. Over the centuries Williams Lake RivBanner Ad BW 10.312X2.5.pdf er has eroded the valley,
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Anna describes the different plants and creatures, great and small, that utilize the different habitats in the valley — the river, wetlands, forests, and dry, sun-parched slopes. The habitat is very diverse. Ecologist Ray Coupe, who also contributed to the project, describes the valley as an incredible resource right next to the city: “It’s a little gem we have right here.” He says that while the valley sits in a single, dry interior Douglas fir biogeoclimatic zone, its diversity is reflected in at least eight distinct sub-zones or forest ecosystems. “It is very diverse with east- and west-facing slopes. The southfacing side, which gets
more sun, is grassland. The valley bottom and north-facing slopes are forest.” The appendices in the back of the book list 140 plants species, 19 mammals, and 25 species of birds. The book is laid out with an overview of information printed in black ink on a white background, while more detailed information is presented in shaded sidebars. All proceeds from the guide book go to the Williams Lake Field Naturalists. “We wrote it for them,” Roberts says. Copies of the guide can be purchased at the Scout Island Nature Centre, the Open Book or at the Station House Gallery.
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“They call the Cariboo home” Ron Malmas serves the community Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer There’s an integral, silent role funeral director Ron Malmas plays in the community. He helps provide a service that often goes unnoticed, but it’s a crucially important one nonetheless. His foray into the career began at a young age. Growing up in Abottsford, Malmas’s home sat adjacent to a cliff, overlooking a cemetery. He said his grandma would often ask him and his three siblings what they wanted to be when they grew up. “I’d say I wanted to be a doctor, but not for people who were alive,” Malmas said. “I don’t know why. I didn’t know what it was, what it was meant to do, but she thought I was a wicked child from that moment on. It’s always that it was there, and it’s a fascination I’ve had ever since I was a kid. “We lived overtop of a cliff in our backyard and it was overlooking a cemetery and I could see it all the time. I’d always sit there and watch all the funeral services happen and I thought, this is cool. I don’t know why, I just thought it was cool.” In 1978 Malmas’s fascination led him to begin studying a career as a funeral director, which took him to Quesnel 10 years ago, and to Williams Lake five years ago to become the director and embalmer at Compassionate Care Funeral Home. Prior to beginning work he spent one year working on the job at a funeral home and another two years in post-secondary education at Simon Fraser University. “Our courses that we study are biology, microbiology, physiology, anatomy, funeral psychology, funeral law and ethics,” he said. “Funeral law is a big, one-inch book and there are so many laws we have to
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Ron Malmas, funeral director at Compassionate Care Funeral Home, stands in Serenity Gardens at the Williams Lake cemetery. Compassionate Care Funeral Home and the City of Williams Lake are hosting the grand opening Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. know. “We have to know everything about a human body a doctor needs to know and how it operates, except our bedside manner is different. We’re taught basic medical procedures as an embalmer, too.” Malmas said the work they do at Compassionate Care Funeral Home is an integral part of the community. “No one ever anticipates to come here but we better be here when they need us to be,” he said. “It’s very integral in a quiet way. When we graduate from university our oath is that we’re available to the community, to the world, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and never, ever walk away from that thought.” That type of work schedule was tough at times, he said, but he and his two children learned to adapt. “My kids kind of grew up with ‘Oh, well, the phone rang.
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Dad’s got to go to work. It’s Christmas morning but that’s OK — Dad’s got to go to work.’ I’ve worked 48 hours straight, missed numerous family functions — I missed my youngest son’s graduation from high school because of work — but that’s just the nature of the beast, as they say.” Despite that he said it’s been an extremely fulfilling career. “When I look at the more than 30 years I’ve got in here now, it’s definitely interesting,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of people come and go. The person that comes in with the attitude of wanting to help a family, to help somebody, those are the people who stay because they’ve got that caring nature about them. You have to be in it for the right reasons.” That caring nature, Malmas said, is a gift he was given. “I look at the rest of my family and I’m the only white-collar worker,” he said. “I grew up in
a very red-neck home. My family still gives me that sideways look every now and again.” Outside of his career Malmas said his passions are photography, cooking and providing ministerial services to Williams Lake and Quesnel. He’s also a director with the Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club (WLDRC). He said Williams Lake and the Cariboo-Chilcotin provide so many great avenues for him to explore in photography. “Most people go hunting with a gun,” he said. “I go hunting with a camera. I’m into scenery photography — environmental scenery, animals, trees, whatever. “I love the Chilcotin. I love the Cariboo — just going out and taking pictures and seeing the nice areas we have. Williams Lake as a whole offers a lot — it’s a great, little community with numerous things to do if you want to do them.”
As a director with the WLDRC since 2009 Malmas has helped with projects such as Haiti relief, a fundraising project for Fukushima tsunami relief, which raised several thousands of dollars and he’s now exploring a water project with a group from Belize. “Locally we’ve got First Nations libraries we’re putting in around the Chilcotin,” he said. “We’ve got two already done — one in Dog Creek and another in Toosey. Mid September is when the next one will be completed. And, of course, the Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Stampede Parade is a big effort.” Malmas said he happened upon the local Rotary Club by chance. “They came to me and asked for permission to use my parking lot property for their parade and they invited me to a breakfast afterward to say thank you and I never left,” he said. “I thought, ‘You do all this stuff? Cool.’ I joined them and stayed. It’s a chance to give back and help others around the world less fortunate than we are. Our motto is service above self.” Despite all of the work Malmas contributes to the community, he does find time to get away to reunite with his family for one week a year. “My older brother, older sister, younger brother and my dad — we do an annual fishing vacation for a week every year and that’s how we all get to see each other,” he said. His oldest son is currently in school at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, while his youngest son is in the military in Oromocto, NB. with his wife and their two-year-old daughter. “That’s something I’m looking forward to this year,” he said. “I get to meet my granddaughter in 21 days. They’re coming out here to visit so that should be fun.”
You are invited to join Compassionate Care Funeral Home and the City of Williams Lake to celebrate the opening of
Serenity Gardens in the Williams Lake Cemetery. Saturday, August 11, 2012 1:00 pm Light Refreshments will be served. R erved.
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Pets CANE Corso Puppies “Italian Mastiff” Born May 5, ready for new homes now. Vet checked and vaccines to date. “Mastiff Acres” on Facebook 900. for pets 250-296-4548
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 4 steel rims, fit Chev Cavalier. $100. (250)392-9342 High-end perfumes for sale. $40. (250)267-3866 Hummingbird LCR 400 fish finder, $70 obo (778)412-4220 Large Computer desk $40 (250)392-5298 Set of 4 Mag Rims. $40 (250)392-5298 Single Day Bed $50 (250)392-5298
$200 & Under Black soft top cover for F150, like new. $200. (250)392-7077
$300 & Under
Reserve your space! 219 ROWAT ROAD
Cozy home, southern exposure. Renovated on main floor, includes new laminate, freshly painted cupboards, new tile & fixtures in bathroom, exterior & interior freshly painted, app.incl., new roof. Wrap around deck from garden, doors off kitchen to fenced private backyard. Downstairs partially finished with living area, bathroom, bdr., possible in-law-suite. Priced To Sell at $155,000. (250)398-3356 for appointment to view.
Feed & Hay Cow feed 675 lb. round bales, alfalfa mix. $15.00 each. (250)243-0040 HAY FOR SALE 2011-$60 a ton, 2012-$80 a ton. Both shedded. Call Vanderhoof 250 567-0306
Deeded Recreational Cabin on beautiful Sapeye Lake in the west Chilcotin, includes most furnishings, some interior finishing required 1(250)889-2748 visit craigslist cariboo for more info and picts.
Misc. for Sale 6 person Hot Tub, please call for price (250)392-5298 8x20 metal container, excellent condition. $4,000. o.b.o. (250)392-9342
3000A N. MacKenzie Ave. Renovated 3bdrms., 2 bathrooms (jacuzzi/ bath/shower) detached garage, paving stone driveway and patio, covered verandah, landscaped, inground sprinklers, perimeter electricity, alarm system. $269,000. Serious inquiries only. (250) 392-0024 or (250) 392-3907
.5 Acre Lot With 14x70 3bdr. Mobile 2x6 walls, sunroom, 2 sheds, gazebo and more! 5 minutes to town. $126,500. Phone (250)398-6251
Misc. Wanted WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369 Wanted: Two 100lb. propane tanks. Please phone (250)2964734. WANTED: Two kayaks in good condition. Call (250)3922577 or (250)267-1427
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766 - 9th Avenue Beautiful & completely renovated home on 2 levels. Arts & crafts style with custom woodwork & doors throughout. Gorgeous new deck down to patio into large fenced, private level back yard. Woodstove in mudroom. Attached workshop/garage. Close to all schools & TRU. To view www.bcforsalebyowner.com MUST BE SEEN! $285,000. Phone: (250)267-7082
Real Estate Acreage for Sale ONE LOT LEFT! 10 ACRES ROSS ROAD (FOX MOUNTAIN)
$100,000. LEAVE MESSAGE AT (250)398-8558.
For Sale By Owner
Cute 5 Bedroom home READY TO MOVE IN! Newly renovated with inlaw suite. Beautiful yard, fully landscaped, complete with dog proof fencing and outdoor shop (insulated & wired), RV sized parking in separate space behind the house. Quiet neighborhood with only 5-10 min walk to 3 schools, TRU & to groceries. For viewing appt call: (250)392-2253 Carole Taphorn of Remax
265 Westridge Drive
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Asking $319,000. Phone: (250)392-8779 See details at Property Guys.com Id # 68153
Large home on 2.74 acres backing on crown land, 5 minutes from town, view. New kitchen & laundry room. See Property Guys.Com #69266 $399,000. Phone (250)398-6266
Well maintained 2600sqft family home, 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, large fenced yard, close to schools, shopping, park, great neighborhood.
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Furniture FOR Sale - King Sz Bed $500. Antique Table and 6 chairs $200. Sofa, loveseat $100. Child bed $100. Call 250-2963402 King-size bed, mattress/boxspring, headboard, like new cond. $650. (250)392-4986
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GREAT LOCATION! 1005 BALSAM STREET Family friendly home on 1/2 acre, 2200sq. ft. backing onto crown land, 4bdr., 2 bath, lrg. family room, extensive renos throughout. Larger than it looks! Asking $240,000. Serious enquiries. Call to book an appointment. (250)392-5566 To view more pics visit kijiji.ca search ID387211233
4bdr., 2 bath, laundry, office, large master bdr., large kitchen includes 6 app. Large rec room. Carport, RV parking. 1/2 acre fenced view lot, adj. Crown Land. $257,000. (250)392-7620 (message) or (250) 398-0772 cell.
1990 14x70 Mobile 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Open floor plan Central air, large deck, 7 appliances. Fran Lee Trailer Park Asking $63,000. Call (250)398-6674 or (250)267-2873
759 WINGER ROAD
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Large Oak two door antique wardrobe $300 (250)392-5391
COLEMAN “Powermate” 10 HP gas generator for sale. $375 OBO. Call 250-392-5766 or 250-267-3304.
6´, 8´, 10´, 20´ & 40´ sizes available. Safe. Portable. Affordable. Rent or buy. Call Jason 250-296-9092.
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McLeese Lake Newer 6 bedroom home, 2 1/2 bath, on 3.74 acres, large yard, trees, greenhouse, 2 bay shop, guest room, tack shed, fenced for horses. 35 min. to Williams Lake .14 km from Gibraltar Mine. McLeese Lake. $280,000. Phone (250)297-6569.
Older approx 2400 sqft home on approx. 1.74 acre lot in town. Central location. Great lake views. 4bdrm, 2 bath, 2 family rooms. $276,000. inquiries (250)392-1067 WATERFRONT 3 ACRES 200 feet of waterfront, 2 storey Log House, Docks, 8 miles of lake, All furnishings stay, 4000 watt power plant,new solar power snow blower, 1994 GMC truck. For sale by owner (No real estate please) pseudonym W I A Jaxon Box 592 150 Mile House, BC V0K 2G0
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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
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PANORAMA MOBILE PARK 1992 14x70 3bdr., 2 bath, 4app. Fresh paint, vaulted ceiling, skylight, partly furnished. Large addition has third bedroom, boot room and storage. Fenced yard, paved drive-way. New roof & shed. Near school. $78,000. (250) 398-4198 or (250) 303-0225
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Boitanio Villa
A.R.S. Enterprises Ltd 1075 N. Mackenzie Ave.
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Brad Huston
275 Clearview Crescent Clean, quiet place to live. 1 & 2 bedroom units available.
To view call 392-2997
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Vaagen Fibre Canada is seeking Certified Millwrights, Electricians and Welders to join our team in Midway, BC. Millwrights: candidates require a Red Seal (Inter-provincial) ticket with preference given to sawmill experience and a welding certificate. Electricians: candidates require a Red Seal (Inter-provincial) ticket with preference given to sawmill, PLC programming and troubleshooting experience. Welders: candidates require A or B ticket with preference given to sawmill, fabrication and construction experience. Candidates must be highly motivated with a commitment to safety, good communication and interpersonal skills, and be open to rotating work schedules. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Fax resume to: 250-449-2907 We are an equal opportunity employer.
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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&3 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, no pets. (250)392-5074. 2bdrm condo, 800 N. 2nd Ave., ground level, w/d, f/s, n/s, n/p Avail Aug. 1st $700./mo. (250)296-4497 Large 1 bdrm downtown apartment, newly renovated n/s n/p Phone (250)398-7899 Private entry bachelor suite inc. heat, hydro, & f/s. Good for single person, n/s, n/p. $550/month, Signal Point area. (250)392-2847 Avail. Aug. 15th.
Commercial/ Industrial Commercial Spaces for lease at 150 Mile Center Mall, 530 sq. ft and 730 sq. ft. Call Dianne at (250)296-4515 for more info.
Duplex / 4 Plex Beautiful spacious 2bd suite in 4-Plex, (604)767-1600 www.LivingSpace4Rent.com One-3 bdrm suite $850/mo. one-3bdrm suite $900/mo +util. n/s n/p r/r (250)296-3359
Mobile Homes & Pads 2-bdrm., mobile, f/s, w/d, dw, $700/mo.+ util.,r/r.avail Sept 1 (250)398-6674 or (250)2672873 3 bdrm. mobile at 150 Mile. Close to shopping center and school. (250)392-7617 Rural A-1 14x70 mobile, all inclusive, 20 min. to W.L. n/s, pasture. Avail. Sept. 1st. (250)296-3368
Homes for Rent 150 Mile Borland Valley- 4400 sf. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, 3 floor house on 5 acres, boat and RV parking, 30 x 30 ft Quonset building on property, non smoker, and pets negotiable $1750 per month. Contact Barry 250-470-9429 2 bdrm mobile with addition, carport, on 10 acres Rose Lake area. $700/mo., gas & electric extra. 250-296-4441 3bdr. house, avail. Sept.1st, in town, n/p, n/s, 5app., n/g heat, ref/req., $950/mo. + util.(250)392-6795 after 6pm 3 bdrm. house with carport, close to school, F/S included. Please call (250)392-7617. Beautiful family home, 15 acres, 4bdr., 2 bath. n/s, ref/req. Avail. Sept. 1st. Close to great school. (Horsefly) $1,000/mo. (250)620-3727 Beautiful Russet Bluff lake view home, garage, new decor, n/s, n/p, ref./req. $1000/mo. + util. Suitable for mature couple, senior owners reside part time in basement suite. (250)392-3053 LARGE exec. House for rent Sept 1. Nice neighbourhood, 4+ bedrooms, double garage, fenced backyard. N/S, pets negotiable, refs/req, dmg dep req. note: this is top 2 floors of house, owner resides in basement. Call 250-267-6741 after 5. $1400 a month plus portion of heat hydro. Private lakeview, 3bdr., den, 2 1/2 bath, deck, carport, n/s, r/r. $1200/mo. (250)267-6500 (c) or (250) 392-4374 (h)
Suites, Lower 1 1/2 bdr. ground level suite, downtown, 6app., avail. Sept. 1st.(or earlier). $675/mo. + util. (250)392-2097 1-bdrm. bachelor suite, newly renovated, in town, $600/mo. includes utilities. Avail Aug 1st. (778)267-0062
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1bdr. new walk-out bsmt suite, 55+ n/s, n/p, all new app., private patio, use of wharf on Lac La Hache, util. incl. ref/req. 1 (250)398-6872 for appoint. Large 2 bdrm suite, 150 Mile area. 15 min from town. N/S, R/R N/P $700/mnth util incl (250)296-9190 Avail Aug 1st. Renovated 2 bedroom daylight suite, 5 new appliances. $950. util. inc. Avail. immed. (250)305-8030
Suites, Upper Semi-furnished one bedroom and den in quiet home, suit single professional, n/s, n/p, r/r. (250)267-5759. Upper floor new home, 3bdr., 2 bath, 2 car garage, patio, great area & view. All new app.$1400/mo. (250)303-0888
1998 Geo Metro 1 Litre engine 5 speed, 40,000kms on rebuilt engine and clutch. One owner, clean little car, needs nothing, stereo, new front brakes. $1,950. Firm (250)303-0941
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Antiques / Classics
Cars - Sports & Imports 1990 Suzuki Tracker. Complete rebuilt engine. Newer updated transfer case. New over sized tires. No rust, soft top. Good mechanical condition.$2400. 250-303-0941
Mustang Owners. Four Goodyear supercar F1 tires. Two 285/35R19 and two 255/40R19 fresh off a Shelby. Only 1000km, like new, good upgrade. $750. (250)392-7340
Cars - Domestic
1978 Lincoln Town Coupe 460 motor, 49,000km. Always under cover. $3,500. o.b.o. Phone Claude at (250)392-3809
1995 Dodge Neon
4dr. auto, exc. tires, economical, very reliable, drives great. $1,350. o.b.o. (250)296-9058 Please leave message.
2006 Honda 80 CRF Dirt bike, rebuilt engine, female youth has out grown it. $1,400. (250)296-4429
2010 Polaris RZR S Orange, comes with winch, snow plow and windshield. $12,000.00 (250)303-2233
Recreational/Sale
30ft., 2 slides, winter pkg., incl. anti-freeze injector, bsmt., fantasy fan, micro air with heat pump, stereo, new futon, w/d unit, new tires. $19,999. (250)392-4049
25ft., front bedroom, new brakes, fridge, stove, microwave, a/c. $6,000. o.b.o. (250)305-2243
1996 CANADIAN FLYER
1994 26’ Custom Koach Queen bed, full bathroom, back kitchen. Good condition. $11,500. obo Phone: (250)392-4949
2000 Citation Supreme 5th Wheel, Basement Model 28.5ft, Rear kitchen, free standing table & chairs, central vac, music centre, chesterfield & chair, full bathroom, walk around queen bed, air cond, sky lights, lrg. slide Hitch included. Asking $18500 (250)296-4687
10.5 ft., hydraulic jacks, will fit dually, f/s, furnace, hot water, toilet, sink, shower, large bedroom, sleeps 6. Owner never smoked or had pets in this RV! $6,499. (250)392-4049
1994 Nash 19’ Travel Trailer Very Good Condition New Battery, Hitch, Full Bath, Large Fridge, Microwave, 4 Burner Stove w/ oven, Sleeps 6, New tires. Asking $7500
(will consider reasonable offers)
(250)395-2571
(“Hamburger Disease”) Cook all ground beef until there is No Pink AND the juices run clear!
1997 10FT. SLUMBER QUEEN ADVENTURER
Queen bed, furnace, oven, bathroom, dbl. sink, lots of storage, 1 piece roof, new battery, propane tanks, hot water, hyd. jacks. $6,700. (250)267-3671
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2003 Toyota Matrix XR 187,000km, 5 spd. manual with power window, locks, air, cruise, tilt, winter tires on steel wheels, very well maintained. $5,700. o.b.o. Phone (250)392-4811
1996 9.6’ Bigfoot Camper Queen bed, stove with oven, furnace, bathroom. $11,000. obo Phone: (250)392-4949
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1986 PONTIAC 4dr. auto, low kms. $1,200. Please Phone (250)305-8032 (cell)
1996 AERO LITE TRAILER
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1996 NISSAN SENTRA 2dr. automatic. $1,700. Please Phone (250)305-8032(cell)
1999 CITATION SUPREME LIKE NEW!
1994 18’ Wilderness Trailer
fridge, stove/oven, bathroom, hot water, furnace, dbl bed and awning. bearings/brakes/propane recently serviced. $5,700 O.B.O (250)392-3054
Motorcycles
Rare ‘56 Wilies Jeep 4x4 PU Forestry Model, original flathead engine, good running gear, plow & winch $3500 (250)392-3004
Auto Accessories/Parts
Metro. 1 litre engine, stereo, 2nd owner, revalve job, timing belt, custom wheels. 55 Nice, clean little car. tires. $2200. 778-412-
MUST SELL! 2011 KIA FORTE KOUP SX Black leather interior, a/c climate control, 6 spd. manual transmission, 21,000km, comes with winter tires on rims and iPod connector. $19,900. o.b.o. Phone (250)303-0966
Want to Rent Wanted To Rent: 1bdr. suite with private entrance & parking. Suitable for very responsible, clean & quiet working lady & small dog. (250)3033500
Geo auto, cent alloy mpg. New 5558
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4 wheel drive, low kms. Great Price Call 555-555-1515
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Moving Sale Everything Must Go! Awesome Prices Friday Aug. 3rd Saturday Aug. 4th & Sunday Aug. 5th 9am-6pm 1014 Opal Street (Up Dog Creek Rd.) Household goods, furniture, bedroom suite, clothing, beauty supplies and much more!!
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A Must See! 2007 Palomino Yearling Tent Trailer Like new, sleeps 6, fridge/stove, furnace, sink, outside shower hook-up. $5,900. Firm Ph. (250)392-1931
Reg. cab short box, 4x4, standard 4spd. Black, new paint and bodywork, 4� lift. Good sound system. $3,200 o.b.o. (250)267-3662
1987 FORD F150
1997 Mazda MPV-ES All-Wheel Drive 7 passenger, 198,000km, 3 litre v6. New brakes, fuel pump, timing belt, alternator, valve cover gaskets and more, have receipts. Runs good. $3,100. (250)398-8556
2005 Dodge Caravan Silver, excellent condition, summer tires, brand new winter tires, 128,000 kms, auto, 7 passenger, a/c, power locks, and power mirrors. $5,999. OBO (250)392-3969
2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4, Babied, V8, and not used as a 4x4, Red, automatic, A/C, canopy, stereo, 2 sets of tires & rims. Excellent condition. 197,300 kms. $6800. (250)267-3997
2007 FORD F250 4x4, ext. cab, auto, 135,000km, excellent cond., color grey. $15,900. (250)303-0570
For Sale Or Trade For Smaller/Newer RV 29ft. fiberglass travel trailer $14,900. 2003 Keystone “Cougar� winter model with 12ft. ‘super slide out’. Walk around queen front bedroom with separate door, a/c, stereo, rubber roof, 17ft. awning, fiberglass walls. Geordie & Cindy Moore (250)392-1515
1988 GMC 4000gal. Watertruck 6V92 Detroit, Front, side & rear spray - spraybar, 3â€?PTO Pump & 3â€? ďŹ ll pump, 32’ suction hose & 500’ 3â€? lay at. Ready to work. Excellent shape. $25,500. obo (250)989-0001 after 6pm
Sport Utility Vehicle
1996 Chevy Blazer LT 150,000 kms on replacement engine, p/w, p/l, a/c, new stereo system, leather interior, incl. four winter tires, $3,000. Call (250)296-0114
1989 Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up, 4x4, extended cab, approx. 60,000 km on rebuilt engine, comes with good canopy, runs good. $2,000. o.b.o. Call Rick at work (250)392-6565 or home (250)392-3457
2009 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4. 53,000 kms. Nice shape, never winter driven. Garage stored. $23,000 OBO. Call 250-305-4336
2003 Dodge Dakota Blue in colour, V8 engine Great condition interior & exterior, no maintenance needed, A/C, 4x4. Great for traveling or hauling toys. Ready to go! $9,999. Call Bree (250)267-4674
Boats
1999 Ford Explorer 4x4, automatic trans., nice exterior with little rust, no dents, 265,000kms. $1,700. (250)243-2127
1991 Ford Ranger New brakes, exhaust, suspension, many other new parts, have receipts available. Very reliable. Asking $2000. obo (250)398-3398
2004 Ford F150 XL Super cab, 4x4, 8cyl. auto, red with grey interior, 4.6L V-8, a/c, stereo, tilt steering, very well maintained. $9,900. o.b.o. Phone (250)392-4319
Trucks & Vans
1987 Bronco 302 cu. in., 4x4 Body in good shape. Runs well. REDUCED to $2,000. o.b.o. (250)398-8076 1995 Toyota Tacoma extra cab, project truck, not running, needs motor rebuilt. Very solid body, no rust, interior in excellent condition. Call 250-3923509 for more information $2500.00 obo
1996 Dodge Maxi Window Van 8 pass., cargo, 318 v-8, 2wd., new brakes, tow pkg., auto, (new summer tires), near new Blizzacks, well maintained, a/c, p/w, p/l, 130 litre gas tank. Good running condition. Asking $2,995. (250)392-4319 2001 DODGE RAM SLT (GAS) 260,000KM, SILVER W/CANOPY. LOOKS AND RUNS GOOD WITH MINOR REPAIRS. ASKING $6500OBO. PH# 780-7182023 OR 250-267-7793 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500 DURAMAX FULL LOAD 180000 KMS CAMPER AND FIFTH WHEEL EQUIPPED NEW STUDDED TIRES INC DEALER SERVICED EXCELLENT CONDITION $28000. 250398-0709 250-747-5192
2004 Ford F-350 XLT 6L Turbo Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab, Long Box P/W, Tilt Steering, AC 186,600 km’s $10,000 obo (250)392-2254
1991 17.5 Campion Comes with a 2003 115hp Merc., includes a 5 blade stainless prop, low hours. Winter covered. $6,900. o.b.o. (250)392-5632 or (250) 398-0126. 1994 20FT. Bayliner Trophy, 2005, 150 HP Honda, 2005 EZ load trailer. $18,500. 250-3967775.
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1995 26.55 Bayliner-Cierra. 5.7 Mercury inboard/outboard. Comes with 9.9 Mariner and steering arm. GPS/depth sounder, elec. down rigger, dual battery system, anchor and much more. Shorelander galvanized tandem trailer. $24,500 OBO. 250-2676001
9.9 Johnson outboard motor, good cond. with tank. $1,400. o.b.o. (250)398-7717
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LET YOUR SUMMER BEGIN AT YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER TODAY.
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Call Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-392-7185, or visit us at 370 Mackenzie Avenue South, Williams Lake. [License #5683]
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