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A whole lot of snow this week and last week was followed by rain at mid-day Thursday. More rain is expected on the weekend as temperatures in the city are expected to rise to highs of 3C today, 1C Saturday and 2C Sunday. Hopefully the warmer weather won’t make too much of a mess out of lovely winter scenes such as this one in Kiwanis Park. Monica Lamb-Yorski photo

Lakecity joins Turn Down the Heat campaign This coming week lakecity residents and businesses are being asked to bundle up, turn down the heat and donate a sweater or jacket to someone in need. It’s all part of the inaugural Turn Down the Heat Campaign Feb. 2 to 9 initiated by FortisBC and Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia. The one-week challenge to turn down the heat at work and at home could play a big part in energy conversation and if you keep it up – just watch the energy bills go down, say organizers. The project has the enthusiastic support of 19 business improvement associations from Vancouver Island to the Mainland, including

the Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area Association. The Turn Down the Heat campaign is all about encouraging people to turn down the heat and layer up. Put on a sweater, add a hoodie, double up your t-shirts – layering is the new cool, organizers say. In addition to creating more awareness about energy consumption and what can be done to reduce it, the additional goal is to collect 2,500 sweaters for those less fortunate, say organizers. The Williams Lake DBIA has 14 businesses that will be accepting donations of sweaters and jackets for children to be distrib-

uted by the Child Development Centre and for adults to be distributed to the Canadian Mental Health Association. “Our goal is to collect a minimum of 225 sweaters,” says WLCBIA president Sheila Mortensen. She says gently used sweaters and jackets and even hats, scarves and mitts will be accepted to help families in the community that are struggling financially. She encourages all businesses and homeowners in Williams Lake join the downtown businesses in the campaign. “We will all be wearing sweaters to promote energy efficiency,” Mortensen says. In Williams Lake sweaters and

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jackets for children and adults can be dropped off at Save On Foods, Lake City Glass, Suzanne’s and Jenny’s, M&M Meats, Lush Beauty Boutique, Elaine’s Natural Foods, J&E Gifts and Treasures, Zone 4 Hairstyling & Tanning, WLCBIA office, Smashin’ Smoothies, CRD Williams Lake Library, Movies On The Go, Walk Rite Shoe Store, TD Canada Trust. This is the first time business improvement associations have come together collaboratively to work on a project province wide at the same time. It is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and promote such an important message of energy conservation, say organizers.

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United Way raises $97,600 for Cariboo projects Sponsors and service providers gathered at the Williams Lake and District Credit Union last week to celebrate the United Way and its contributions to those in need in the Williams Lake and 100 Mile House areas. Cake was served to celebrate the raising of $97,600 by corporate sponsors in the Cariboo last year between Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. Dr. Ray Sanders, the only Cariboo director with the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way, said he believes in the United Way and what it does to help families in our communities. “I like it because all the money raised in the Cariboo, stays in the Cariboo, which is really important,” Sanders says. “The needs are great here and we don’t want to be forgotten.” Members of a local community impact council decide on which project applications from non-profit groups are approved for funding. The United Way also has an emergency fund which helps with unforeseen needs such as the hotel fire in Williams Lake last year which displaced families. Sanders also congratulates Melissa Newberry, the United Way’s representative in the Williams Lake/100 Mile House area for raising the profile of the United Way in this region. Newberry represents

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United Way corporate sponsors and community impact council members gathered at the Williams Lake and District Credit Union last week to celebrate raising $97,000 in the Williams Lake/100 Mile House area for community service work. Pictured are Kirby Foffonoff (back left), Larry Stranberg, Sherry Exton, Cody Slinn, Lorraine Levitt, Luke Moger, Jessica Knodel, Charles Newberry, Taryn Aumond, Jim Zimmerman; Bettina Schoen (front left), Claudine Kadonaga, Kate Millar, Melissa Newberry, Dr. Ray Sanders, and Monica Johnston. Gaeil Farrar photo programs, fundraising and partnerships that benefit the whole community and has been working to establish connections within the community. Her work includes managing an online directory that lists free programs and services available in Williams Lake.

The web site www. accesswilliamslake. org is a project of the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake in partnership with the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way with further support from the Social Development Working Group of the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition.

The site includes more than 800 addresses and contact information for programs that provide clothing, computer access, crime victim support, dental care, employment, disability support, education, pre-schools, day-care centres, faith groups, after-school programs, tutoring and mentoring

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services, foster family information, chronic illness support and programs for kids with horses. Printed copies are available at the library, Salvation Army, Williams Lake City Hall, Women’s Contact Society, Cariboo Memorial Complex and Cariboo Friendship Society.

It can be complex. Let us show you how to simplify things. Join us for a complimentary Wills and Estate Planning seminar at BMO Bank of Montreal on Tuesday, Feb. 5th at 10:00am & 3:30pm. RSVP by contacting Claudia Oroianu-Wallin at 250-305-6831

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It is with great sadness that the family of (May) Eleanor Grieve, aged 90, announces her peaceful passing during the morning hours of January 29, 2013 in Deni House. A Celebration of Life will be held at Susan’s home, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 2:00pm. Cremation was held at Cariboo Crematorium. Those wishing to make a donation in May’s memory may do so to the Deni House or a charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank the staff of Deni House for their care and compassion toward their mom in her final days. Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with arrangements. 250-392-3336

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So how are those New Year Resolutions coming along? I worked my way up from a short run, to a long run, to a full out ten minute island run on Wii Fit Plus and was feeling beyond impressed with myself, until I picked up a book by Scott Jurek titled “Eat and Run”. Turns out it’s not about fast food. Scott Jurek is an ultra marathoner. He is one of an elite group of athletes that see half marathons as mere pre-breakfast jaunts. At the end of a full marathon they are just getting warmed up. The runs that capture the interest of an ultra marathoner are anywhere from 100 to 150 miles in length. The book opens with Scott sprawled

on the floor of Death Valley. He’s attempting to run the Badwater Ultra-Marathon, it’s an hour before midnight and the temperature (as he puts it) is “105 incinerating, soul-sucking degrees” (which translates to just over 40 incinerating, soul-sucking degrees Celsius). And this at 11 pm! One can only imagine what it must be like in the afternoon. Scott has just run 70 miles “through a place where others had died walking” and has 65 more to go. The book is an amazing testimony to what the human body and mind are capable of. How they let us down and how they get us back up again. Scott, by his own admission, was never

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physically gifted, but somehow he went on to win multiple marathons, and to set course records while doing so. He would often hear competitors say in bewilderment, “I can’t believe that guy beat me.” While lifestyle and fitness obviously play an important role in winning races, a huge factor is what takes place between our ears. So much of becoming healthy, phys-

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ically fit and even winning marathons, is a result of the voice inside our heads rather than any particular physical prowess. We do things—or don’t do things—simply because we think we can or can’t. Eat and Run; My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness is part biography, part running tips and part cookbook (Scott’s recipe for green lentil and mushroom burgers is worth the price of the book alone).Whether you think he is running from something, to something, or simply running for the love of the run, his story is inspiring, exciting and makes a great post-resolution read. No one has ever

accused me of being athletic, but looking back, I did have one near brush with glory. As my mother tells it, I was three years old and in a preschool foot race at a community picnic. To everyone’s great surprise I set off at a blinding pace. By the time I headed into the final bend I was a good quarter track ahead of all my running mates. Parents cheered as my little legs pumped for all they were worth. No one could catch me. Victory was mine. And then I stopped. Not understanding finish lines or the importance of colour coded ribbons, I realized my best friend was no longer running beside me, so I waited for her to catch up. Even when I un-

AN APPLE A DAY... Breast cancer doesn’t affect only older women. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 49 talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening. For women aged 50 to 70, mammograms are recommended every two years. Women over 70 should speak to their doctors about screening frequency. With all the talk about pollution from hydrocarbons, it’s comforting to know that a product with the name “white petrolatum” is free from any impurities that may cause cancer. This product has been around for over 150 years. We know it as its brand name, Vaseline. The internet makes shopping very easy and more people are doing their buying this way. However, buying drugs on-line is not recommended. There have been many reports about counterfeit drugs being sold on-line and the purchaser has no idea whether the label indicates what is truly in the bottle or not. Don’t take chances with your health. With all the publicity surrounding calcium during the past year, many people are wondering if they should take this mineral at all. The best source of calcium is from our diet. But if you are not a dairy product or vegetable consumer, you can safely supplement with up to 1000 mg per day. Check with our pharmacists. For answers to your questions about calcium or any product in our pharmacy, talk to our pharmacists. They are always ready to serve you.

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derstood the concept, competitive sports still messed me up. Sometimes the family refuses to play board games with me because I have been known to cheat. Not to win, but to lose. I’ll quickly roll the dice pretending I don’t see their marker beside my hotel on Park Place. I still want everyone to cross the finish line together. Even when Canada takes the hockey gold — and I realize this borders on treason — I can’t help looking at the regret and tears on the faces of the team that took silver and feeling badly for them. Sure, I’d feel more badly if the Canadians were the ones looking sad, but there you have it.

That sort of attitude may be kind hearted, but it’s not very inspiring. I once read a quote that contained the words “Your playing small does not serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you... we all have greatness in us, and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” It’s true. After reading Scott’s story I stood up, snapped on the Wii and set it for a 30 minute run. Triple my usual time. And I did it! A laughable feat compared to an Ultra-Marathoner, but a feet feat for me just the same.

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HEALTH, MIND & BODY The dirt on healthy eating LINDA BOYD Community Nutritionist SELENA DEVRIES Dietetic Intern with Interior Health Keep Healthy Eating on Track It’s a new year and you’ve made a pact to eat healthy. But, now it’s almost a month later and you’re losing steam. So, what can you do to get back on track? First of all, it’s important to approach healthy eating in a realistic manner. Restricting foods, labelling foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, and

not eating enough food can wreak havoc on your body – emotionally and physically. It can lead to feelings of deprivation, overeating, and a resounding amount of guilt that can lead you back to square one. Instead, focus on small changes, healthy foods that you enjoy, and take the time to create a support system to help maintain lifelong healthy eating habits. Three tips to stay on track with healthy eating: Be Realistic. Trying to tackle too much at

once can be overwhelming. Big things happen when small, sustainable changes are repeated over a lifetime. By including a fruit at breakfast or an extra vegetable at dinner, you can achieve large goals over time. Choose actions that are relatively easy to fit into your day on an ongoing basis. Focus on the Positive. All too often, resolutions can leave you feeling deprived. Try reframing your resolutions to focus on things you will enjoy. Rather than restricting your favorite

Water use reduced Williams Lake residents have reduced water use by 20 per cent since 2006, says the latest report from the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society. The report was prepared to assess the work of the Water Wise education program, a partnership between the city and the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society. City council received the report at its regular meeting last week. In the summer of 2006, the city entered into a fee for service agreement to educate the public on the benefits of conserving water in the community. The Cariboo Conservation Society achieved this by hosting large public events, such as Earth Day, radio and newspaper ads, displays set up at public buildings including the Cariboo Memorial Recreation

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Complex and city hall, children’s day camps, and provided a very comprehensive education program in the public school system with emphasis on the primary grades three and four. Through this educational program the city and the Cariboo Conservation Society’s intentions were to reduce the amount of water the community was using for its day-to-day use, which in turn would reduce the stress being put on the aquifer that the city draws its water from. In order to assist the conservation effort, the city has offered residents rebates on low-flow toilets and water-efficient washing machines and dishwashers, which have seen a high rate of interest. The reduction in water use is among all users — industrial, commercial, institutional,

and residential— but it cannot be determined where the largest reduction in daily usage is, as not all water services are metered. However, it has been suggested that the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors of any community do not use any more water than they need to complete their operation. Assuming this is correct, the lion’s share of water reduction is from the residential users, according to a city press release. “It is clear from the water reduction numbers that this educational partnership is working,” says Mayor Cook. “Council thanks the Cariboo Chilcotin Conversation Society and city staff for all their work on the Water Wise program, and to all water users who have reduced their consumption in order to protect this most precious resource.”

foods, try incorporating healthier foods that you enjoy more often and have fun trying some new foods too. Getting a new cookbook might serve as a special reward for yourself as well as an inspiration. Find Support. Don’t try to do it alone! Talk to your friends and family about the changes you’d like to make. You may be surprised to learn that others want to join you as you strive to make healthier choices at home, work, school

and play. Invite family members to plan a weekly menu together so that everyone feels part of the changes. For more healthy eating tips … Sign up for the latest Dietitians of Canada healthy eating app, eaTipster, and get daily tips delivered right to your smart phone. It’s free! Look here for healthy cooking inspiration: http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/ Plan-Shop-Cook/CookHealthy.aspx

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Thank you to everyone who made Reach A Reader 2013 successful! We raised $2940.00 - WOW!! Thank you to the Williams Lake Tribune for donating the papers, to our volunteers who came out and sold them and also to everyone who bought one! Thanks to 7/11 Store, BC Liquor Store, Canadian Tire, Canadian Wholesale Club, CRD Library, Safeway, Save On Foods, School Dist. #27, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tim Hortons, TRU, Wal-Mart and the Williams Lake Community. Thanks to the Province All money raised from this year’s campaign will go towards books for CCPL programs. of BC for our funding

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Music for ‘tubajohn’ at elks hall

Cariboo Men’s Choir, Cariboo Gold Dance Band, Williams Lake Community Band, Quintet Plus, the Youth Fiddlers and Willow performed at Elks Hall on Sunday at a fundraising event for local community volunteers John Sykes (TubaJohn) and Debbie Sykes. The event, which included refreshments and a silent auction, raised funds to support John during his battle with cancer. Donations can still be made in the name of ‘TubaJohn’ at the Williams Lake and District Credit Union. LeRae Haynes photo

Thefts keep RCMP busy Stolen vehicles and break and enters kept Williams Lake RCMP busy over the weekend as they responded to around 60 calls. Jan. 25 At 11:32 p.m. police received a call from Emergency Health Services and the fire department reporting that a male was suffering from smoke inhalation. Police attended a residence on Yorston Street and spoke to fire department members. As it turned out one of the male occupants in the apartment

stated that he was cooking toast that caught on fire causing the apartment to smoke up. He left the residence, however his father was still in the apartment. Police confirmed the cause of the fire with the fire department. One occupant was taken to the hospital by EHS for smoke inhalation. The fire department vented the premises and no further action was required. Jan. 26 At 12:21 p.m. a complaint was received from an individual that

his blue 1989 Chevy truck had been broken into while parked at an apartment building on First Avenue North. Someone had kicked in the back window of the truck, rummaged through its contents, but there was nothing missing. No suspects have been identified. At 3:21 p.m. a complaint came from an individual regarding her purse being stolen from an unlocked work vehicle. She advised dispatch that her Visa

had been used at a business in Williams Lake and that as a result she cancelled her Visa right away. The matter is still under investigation. At 7:01 p.m. police responded to a report from an individual that the back passenger window on a 2002 Honda Odyssey was smashed while parked on Oliver St. The vehicle owner reported that the window could have been smashed within the last four hours of reporting. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle. No

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suspects were identified. At 1:30 p.m. police conducted a road check stop at the intersection of Dog Creek and Ottoman Roads. Approximately 75 vehicles checked. One 90-day Roadside Prohibition was issued, three traffic infraction tickets were issued, and two Notice and Order to repair vehicles were issued.

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The Phantom of the Four-Floor Furniture Store WILLIAMS LAKE, BC - On Wednesday January 30th, 2013 several witnesses reported seeing a man in the upstairs window of Laketown Furnishings in the middle of the night. These people stated that the man wore tattered clothing and that he appeared very disturbed. One person said he resembled a prisoner clutching the bars of his cell and shaking them violently. When I asked the other witnesses whether they also perceived a similar image, one aged man recalled an old legend about a notorious prisoner who disappeared under mysterious circumstances back in the days

before the building became a furniture store. “Old Jedidiah was the baddest man in the whole darn town”, recalled the witness, “and Jed, he swore revenge on everyone he saw when they took him in. Yep, he was sure something. Everyone around could hear him yelling and screaming all night long. Then one night the yelling just stopped, and no one knew what happed to him. They never found him. Some folks think maybe he tried to escape and

got lost in that old building. Heck I don’t know, maybe he’s still in there. It’s like a giant maze in that place.”

the confines of Laketown Furnishings, but no one was willing to speak about it. Bob Sunner stated that, “There are no ghosts, apparitions or phantoms at Laketown Furnishings. I repeat there are no ghosts living in our store.

We asked the new occupants of the building whether they were aware of any strange occurrences within

Have a nice day!” While I cannot personally verify or discount this story I will continue to investigate the phenomena and report on this Laketown mystery.

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Warrants out for two men Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals wanted on B.C.-wide outstanding warrants. Dustin B. Hance, born May 20, 1984, last known address Anaham Reserve, Alexis Creek, B.C., is described as an Aboriginal male, 5-feet, 11-inches tall, weighing 180 pounds. Hance is wanted on

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a B.C.-wide endorsed warrant for one count of mischief not exceeding $5,000. Neil Cory Billyboy, born Dec. 23, 1989. His last known address is Williams Lake, B.C. Billyboy is described as an Aboriginal male, 5-feet, 7-inches tall, and weighing 155 pounds. Billyboy is wanted on a B.C.-wide unendorsed warrant for failing to

comply with probation orders. Anyone with information regarding either of these individuals is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477), Alexis Creek RCMP at 250 394-4221 or the Williams Lake RCMP at 250 392-6211. Crime Stoppers also subscribes to web tips at www.bccrimestoppers. com.

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CRD highlights January 18 Energy Steve Henderson, manager, Community and Aboriginal Relations, and Joanne Metz, community co-ordinator, from Spectra Energy Transmission, appeared before the Cariboo Regional District board Friday, Jan. 18 to provide information relating to Spectra’s operations throughout the region. Discussions focused on socio-economic opportunities, stakeholder

outreach programs and strategic giving programs. Other areas of discussion included Public Awareness and Emergency Preparedness as well as Spectra’s new Natural Gas System. Further information about their programs is available online at spectraenergy.com. Election The Cariboo Regional Hospital District (CRHD) and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hos-

pital District (CCRHD) elected their chair and vice-chair for 2013. Area C Director, John Massier was re-elected as chair while vice-chair duties will be carried out by Area H Director, Margo Wagner. Solid waste management update The CRD endorsed the final draft of the Updated Solid Waste Management Plan. The plan had recently been presented

to the municipalities of 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Williams Lake for their review and to provide their comments and approvals. The Solid Waste Management Plan will now be submitted to the Ministry of Environment for legislated approval and final adoption by the province. NCLGA Resolutions CRD Directors discussed a number of

potential resolutions for the North Central Local Government Association’s (NCLGA) annual general meeting and convention. Topics under consideration include resubmission of an item regarding noxious weeds rancher authority, moving heritage week to later in the year, impaired driving, and taxation from the sale of pet foods to support animal protection.

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Like a bad reality show about a dysfunctional family, “B.C. School Wars” has lurched to life again for the 2013 election. Coming soon to billboards and buses across the province: staged pictures of sad-faced kids crammed into dirty classrooms by a heartless government. It doesn’t even matter which government. This ritual combat went on through Social Credit and NDP governments too. Premier Christy Clark opened the new season with her promised pitch to restructure bargaining. It suggested splitting up bargaining into traditional wage and benefit talks, and a separate table and fund for classroom size and support. Cast in her familiar role of the sullen, rebellious teenager, BCTF president Susan Lambert staged a news conference to distort and mock the government’s offer. A 10-year deal if we give up bargaining wages and classroom conditions? “Ludicrous.” What’s ludicrous is her characterization of a formula to link teacher pay to nurses, post-secondary faculty and other government workers. Nurses are renowned for getting raises when no one else does, so this should be an opportunity for these

powerful unions to co-ordinate. But the BCTF can’t get along with other unions any more than it can negotiate with any discernible competence. Lambert falsely claimed there was no consultation on the proposal. This reminded me how she low-balled the costs of her union’s demands by hundreds of millions during what passed for negotiations in last year’s strike season. Behind the scenes, the BCTF executive and the school district bargaining agent had just settled on

a mutual costing model. What this means is the school districts, which have to make payroll and balance budgets, have convinced the BCTF to stop misrepresenting costs. I’ll believe that when I see it. Before Education Minister Don McRae had even spoken, BCTF vice-president Glen Hansman was growling his reply on Twitter: See you in court. That message presumably also goes for premierin-waiting Adrian Dix, unless he replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in May, then quickly kneels before the BCTF and extends the key

to the provincial treasury. Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama, since Bill Vander Zalm decided an industrial union bargaining structure was just the ticket for public schools. Students are taught by example, if not by blatant propaganda in classrooms, that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government. After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets. There’s your Social Justice class, kids. Sorry

about those sports teams and field trips, but we need those as bargaining chips to get more paid leave time. To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a pre-election event to frame the issue. They knew their effort would be greeted as a declaration of war. The main reason the BCTF agreed to a contract extension with a wage freeze last year? It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics.

The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election. The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals out and then start working over the weaker, more union-dependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the BCTF broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury. Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating. Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal.

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Williams Lake Lion’s Club members presented local fire departments more than $500 - the total proceeds generated from the sales of reflective address number signs, where purchasers could designate the proceeds to the fire hall of their choice. Presenting the funds are club members Rob and Eleanor Donker and Larry Gray to Horsefly fire chief Cecil Mohart, Miocene fire department safety officer Phil Lotzer, Williams Lake fire department assistant chief Rob Warnock, 150 Mile House fire chief Stan McCarthy and Williams Lake deputy fire chief Des Webster. Funds also went to the Wildwood and Likely fire departments. Monica Lamb-Yorski photo

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will also be participation. This is a great way to spend an evening and show your support for the school. Fun for the whole family!!! There is also a bake sale to support the students going to Europe in March. Maranatha Christian School 1278 Lakeview Cres 250-392-7410. Mountview Elementary School Indoor Garage Sale, Sat. Feb 23 from 9-3 at 1112 Dog Creek Road. Clean out your storage and put cash in your pocket. Contact Dawn at 250-398-8738 to rent a table or donate. Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals 3 or 4 times each month. Please call Alice at 250-398-8846 for more inormation. WL Lions Club Reﬂective Address House Signs for information email eleanor@donker.ca or phone 250620-0503. Family History Center. New hours: Wed. 6-8 p.m., Thurs. 12-3 p.m. Otherwise please call for appointment 24 hours in advance. Phyllis 250-392-9472, Howard 250-392-1813. MEETINGS The Cariboo Chilcotin Metis Association next meeting will be on Feb 20 at 7pm at 83 Oliver st. Other meetings wiil be determinded at this meeting.

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THE GREAT ROOM - a place for women to ﬁnd hope for broken relationships, for health challenges, for addictions and sexual abuse issues. We meet every Wednesday from 1-4pm at #5-160 Oliver Street. Call Dina for more info 250-296-4372. Family History Center. New hours: Wed. 6-8 p.m., Thurs. 12-3 p.m. Otherwise please call for appointment 24 hours in advance. Phyllis 250-392-9472, Howard 250-392-1813.

Citizens on Patrol must be at least nineteen years of age, possess and pass a criminal record check and interested in making our community safer for everyone. Members patrol the community, record suspicious events and report these observations directly to the RCMP using radios. COP also requires office volunteers to perform data entry functions, general office work, communicate information to members, and co-ordinate patrols. If you wish to assist the RCMP in making our community a better place to live please call Dave Dickson 250-392-8701 or Bob McIntosh 250305-1041 or Cell 250-303-1428. Everyone is invited to attend our monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Community Police Office 327 Oliver Street (Corner of Third Avenue and Oliver Street). Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals 3 or 4 times each month. Please call Alice at 250-398-8846 for more inormation. WL Lions Club Reflective Address House Signs for information email eleanor@donker.ca or phone 250620-0503. Every Thurs. from 3:30 to 4:30 we have Wii games at the WL Library for ages 8 to 14. Every Sunday from 12 to 4 pm at the Legion Play Crib & have a chance to win cash.

Drop-in Traditional Rug Hooking Classes. Free drop in every Thursday. Call Sharon 250-2964432 Make from new and recycled fabric. Cariboo Cowgirls wants strong riders & horses to join them Sunday 5-7:30 pm and Thur. 6-8:30 pm Call Tammy 250-392-5588. The Caribou Brain Injury Society provides weekly support groups and one-to-one support for survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). If you or someone you know has suffered an ABI, please phone 250-392-7772. Come and join us at the Seniors Centre every Sat. for Bingo doors open at 11:00 and Bingo starts at 12:00. Volunteers are always welcome. Call Ollie at 250-392-3468. The Cariboo Potters Guild meets at the Central Cariboo Arts Center on the ﬁrst Monday of the month at 7 pm. Anyone interested in learning more about ceramics is welcome. Call Cat Prevette 250-296-3670, Cary 250-398-5352 or Judy 250-392-6091. Everyone is welcome to join Mainstream Square And Round Dance. Thursday nights 7:00 pm 9:30 pm at the Child Development Centre. Call Marie 250-392-5360 or Nick 250-392-2432 or emailnmturner@telus.net. Free Women’s Only Fitness Class Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Salvation Army Fitness Facility - 267 Borland Street. Fitness Instructor: Ellen Paynton. For more information please call 250-392-4118. 3064 Rocky Mt. Rangers Army Cadet Corp. are recruiting teens 12-18 years old. Downstairs at the Legion Weds. 6-9 pm. Call 250-305-1299. The Nar-Anon Family Groups are for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope with each other. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Wednesdays: 6pm – 7pm. Sunshine Meeting Room - Deni House. For more information contact Trish 250-398-2673. Williams Lake Over 40’s Activity Group A group for singles and couples over 40 with similar and varied interests. Activities may include dinners, hiking, camping, movies etc. Always looking for more ideas and people willing to host activities. Fees (if any) for activities are the responsibility of the individuals participating. For more information please send a message to Heather at wlover40sact.group@gmail.com. Scleroderma Association of B.C. community contact: Cecelia (Cece) Jaeger, 250-392-3656 or

The Red Cross Health Equipment Loans Program @ Deni House 250-398-6803. Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 10-11:30 am, Tues. 1-2:30 p.m. Red Cross will require a referral for all loans. Fax 250-398-6843.

Community Calendar receives postings that occur weekly and monthly. These will be posted in this CLIP & SAVE box the first Friday of each month. email johncece@midbc.com. Crisis Line Volunteer Training - The Canadian Mental Health Assoc. offering their Crisis Line Volunteer Training. 3 Tues. & 3 Thurs. evenings and 1 Sat. Call Penny at 250-398-8220 Ex. 2031 or Janice Ext. 2040 or drop by 51 - S. 4th Ave. for application form www.williamslake.cmha.bc.ca. Bingo at the Senior’s Centre every Sat. doors open at 11 am - Bingo at 1 pm. Garage Sale Leftovers? Donate your garage sale leftovers to Big Brothers, Big Sisters purple bins located at Safeway, Canadian Tire or Surplus Herbies. Soft Goods only clothing, linens, draperies etc. All donations support local children’s programming. Are you or is someone you know, an adult living with FASD? There is a support group that may help. CO-OP building 4th Ave. S. across from Safeway. Wed. at 4 p.m. Contact Anita Nobles at 250-398-4982. WL Chess Club meets 3:00 - 5:00 every Tuesday at the Library. Bring chess board. Legion Meat Draws Every Friday 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. & every Sat. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Rhyme & Storytime at 3 schools - Glendale School on Tues. 9:30 – 10:15, at the Chilcotin Road School on Wed. 9:30 – 10:15 and Nesika School on Wed. 11:00 – 11:45. Kids 0-5 and their caregiver are invited for rhymes, songs and stories. Call 398-3839. The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations, wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or fax: 604-576-9733 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. Anyone interested in starting a Model Airplane & Helicopter Club call Earl 250-297-6446. Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists meet Wed. 10 - 2 p.m. and Sat. 10 - 12 noon. @ the Cariboo Arts Center Info. 250-392-2379 or 250-392-2361. WL Mothers for Recovery Support Group. Safe, confidential, grass roots program. Mon. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided. For more info contact Janine 250-392-1908 or email missjanine@live.com. NA Meetings Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 12:30-1:30 p.m., @ Salvation Army 272 Borland St. Mon. & Fri. 7:30-8:45 p.m., Car. Friendship Society 3rd S. Sun. 9:30-10:30 p.m., Cariboo Friendship 99 3rd S. Contact Al or Janine 250392-1908. Elks & Royal Purple Bingo - first Sun. of every month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. Call Gloria 250-392-3497. The Learning Disabilities Assoc. for students Grades 1 - 12, improve reading and writing skills, we have remedial math programs. Extensive library of resources available for teachers and parents. Upstairs Community Services - 51 4th Ave. S. Email u-canlearn@hotmail.com, Judy at 250303-2354. The Alzheimer’s Resource Centre offers a lending library of books and videos with info on Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementia. The Centre is located at the Senior’s Activity Centre and is open Tues. and Thurs. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. TOPS BC 4145 meets every Thurs. 8:45 am to 10:00 am across from Safeway. Call Ada 250398-5757 or Corinne 250-392-4772. Carpet Bowling every Mon. & Wed. @ 1 p.m. basement of Seniors Activity center. Adventist Community Services, helping those in need, clothing (adults & children), household

items. Seventh Day Church 782 Huston St. 1-4 p.m. Tues. Crib night at the Legion Thurs. at 7 pm. TOPS BC 3606 Wildwood. Meets Tues. Weigh In, 9:30 a.m. Meeting 10-11 a.m. at the Fire Hall. Dana 250-392-3066 or Christina 250-989-4361. O.A.P.O. meets every 2nd Thurs. of the month @ 2 p.m. in the Seniors Activity Centre, 176 N. 4th Ave. Drop-In Centre of Jubilee Care Society @ WL Clubhouse every Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 48 Oliver St. 250-392-4328 or 250-398-7736. Alzheimer Support Group offers info and support for caregivers. Call Audrey at 250-392-5337. Al-Anon Family Groups, have you been or are you now being affected by drinking? We can help at Al-Anon. Meetings are held: Tues. 6-7 p.m. @ 175 4th Ave. North and Fri. 10-11 a.m. @ 19 1st Ave. North (upstairs). Elks meet at the Seniors Activity Centre at 12 noon the 1st Tues. of the month & at the Elks Hall the 3rd Tues. of the month @ 7:30 p.m. Guests welcome. Try Square Dancing. To register 250-392-3910. Ladies of the Royal Purple meet 2nd & 4th Thurs. @ Elks Hall 12:00 pm. Guests welcome.

“Grieving Together” support group for persons experiencing bereavement. Call the Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society 250-3925430 Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. We’re here for you. If you or someone you know is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or suffering the pain of a past abortion, there is compassionate, non-judgemental conﬁdential support available. Call 250-267-5081 or email rvkamloops@yahoolca. Are you a Senior who needs help with government forms or other issues? Senior Advocate available at Senior’s Activity Center, Tues. 1-3:00 p.m. drop by on Tues. or call 250-392-7946. MADD Canada, Williams Lake Chapter, 327 Oliver Street. Phone 250-267-2809. The W.L. Toastmasters Club meets every Wed., from 7-8 p.m. Sept. to June at the back alley entrance to the Central Interior Services Cooperative Building, 51 South 4th Ave. in WL. Call 250392-1008 or www.williamslaketoastmasters.com. Cariboo Piecemakers Quilt Club meets the 1st & 3rd Tues. (Sept. through to May) at 7 pm at the Cariboo Arts Centre 90 N. 4th Ave. New members welcome. Contact Elaine @ 250-392-3803. Join the WL Dart League at the Legion. Tuesday’s at 7:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. No minors. Support Group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, meets every 3rd Thurs. at 7 p.m at CDC 4th Ave. Florence 250-3987836.

Overeaters Anonymous meets Mon. at 5:30 p.m. at Deni House next to the Hospital. Pat 250-3927145 or Peggy 250-392-5398.

The WL Pipe Band would like to invite anyone interested in learning to play drums or bagpipes to the basement of the Legion every Tues. at 4:30 p.m. Contact Joe 250-398-7210 or Sandy 250392-2221.

Mood Disorder support group meetings are held 2nd & 4th Thurs. of each month 7:30-8:30 p.m. Info call Ben 250-392-9755.

Drop-in Traditional Rug Hooking Classes. Free drop in every Thursday. Call Sharon 250-2964432 Make from new and recycled fabric.

South Cariboo Labour Council meets 2nd Wed. of each month@ IWA Ofﬁce @ 7 p.m.

Ostomy Support Group meets 1st Wed. of every month 7 p.m. @ 280D Mackenzie Ave. (enter at back). Yvonne 250-398-2354 or yhauk@shaw.ca

Canadian Weight Awareness (CHAMPS) Thurs. at 9 a.m. @ 176 N. 4th Ave. Cynthia 250-2976569 or 1-866-444-7682. W.L. Walking Group meets @ Pool, and/or Seniors Activity Centre. Mon., Wed, & Fri. @ 9 a.m. WL ACME meets 1st Wed. of every month @ 4 p.m. @ 51-D 4th Ave. Info 250-392-1906. The Cariboo Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets the 2nd. Wed. of the month @ 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Deni House-main ﬂoor. New members welcome. 250-392-5178. Grief & Loss support group meets every 2nd & 4th Tues. at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior’s Centre. Info call 250-392-5178 or 250-398-7825 for info. BCSS Support for Family and Friends of Mental Illness Community Co-Op. Buildings 4th. Ave. S. (back door) 6-8 p.m. every 3rd. Tuesday. Info call Sue 250-392-5553 or email bcsswl@telus.net. TOPS BC 1286 Mon. 6-8 p.m. at Saint Andrews Church. Claudette 250-398-2093. Canadian Cancer Society @ Seniors Activity Center, 176 N. 4th. Ofﬁce hours - Mon. to Fri. from 10:30-2:00 p.m. Pamphlets, books, wigs, emergency aid. Call 250-392-3442. WL Parkinson’s support Phyllis 250-392-9472. Legion Ladies Auxiliary Senior’s lunch is the 3rd Thurs. of each month. Upstairs @ noon. Canadian Parents for French meet the 1st Mon. of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Marie Sharpe Library. Call Sheila 250-398-7589. Cariboo Art Society meets Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. weekly, bring a lunch. Also Wed., 7-9 p.m. @ Cariboo Art Centre on 4th Ave. Lorne 250-3987147 or Kathryn 250-398-5017.

Join the ARMY Cadets today! If you are 12-18 years old and looking for a new adventure come by 385 Barnard Street (lower hall of the Legion) on Wed. 6:15-9 p.m. 250-305-1299. Seniors Village is looking for Volunteers to help with their programs. Call 250-305-3314. Women’s Contact Society FREE early childhood activities. For info. 250-392-4118. Interior Paranormal Assoc. will be meeting weekly. email: wl.paranormal@gmail.com. Divorced? Separated? Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Tues., 6:45-8:30 p.m. at Youth For Christ “Hot Spot” 289 N. 3rd Ave. Meeting in conference room back of “Flavours”. Jim or Terry 250-398-9180 or Calvary Church 250-392-5324. Abrahams Lodge & Care Society, 505 Wotzke Drive meet the last Thurs. of each month @ 4 p.m. 250-398-3307 or Fax 250-398-3304 . Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre (OAPO #176) has weekly activities. Wednesday we have cards and mixed pool @ 1:00 p.m. Age 40 plus with membership fee of $12.00 per year. Meeting 1st Wed of every month @ 10:30 a.m. Following events are open to all. General Exercise Mon @ 10 a.m., Square and Round Dancing Mon @ 1:30 p.m., Tues is Pilates @ 10 a.m. Wed is General Exercise @ 6:30 p.m. & Pilate @ 7:30 p.m., Thurs is TOPS @ 8:30 a.m., Every second Fri is Rounds or Contra @ 10 a.m., Fri @ 1:00 a.m. Mixed Pool and Cards. Contact Wendy at 250-706-9937 or Frances 250-396-4169. Cariboo Chilcotin Genealogy Group. Central Cariboo Arts Centre (old ﬁre hall) 2nd Monday of each month 1:00 p.m. Come let us help you learn how to do your family history. Contact Phyllis 250-392-9472 or Dot 250-392-2379.

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Where to go, what to do. Film club screens Aguiree Tuesday KRISTA LIEBE The Williams Lake Film Club will present its next film Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Gibraltar Room. We will be bringing you a very special film, Aguiree, a classic that catapulted director Werner Herzog into film world attention. It was his first big film (1973), and still is one of the very best. Herzog did not have much money and actually stole the camera from the film institute he was studying at. All the finances he

managed to raise was $370,000. a third of which went to Klaus Kinski, the only wellknown star in the film. And he truly is incredible, becoming one of Herzog’s special characters he worked with in future films. Most of the others were extras, mostly Peruvian Indios. The filming took place in the deepest jungle of Peru and the Amazons, and yes, Herzog confirmed that he threatened Kinski with a handgun if he would not finish the film. I met Herzog at a seminar in Edmonton where

he confirmed quite a few of the wildest rumours. But as he said — what else could he do? The story of the film is based on a conquest and on the diary of a priest who accompanied Aguiree. In the mid-16th century, after annihilating the Incan empire, Gonzalo Pizarro leads his army of conquistadors over the Andes into the heart of the most savage environment on earth in search of the fabled city of gold, El Dorado. As the soldiers battle starvation, Indians, the forces of nature, and

by RH2 Foods. This is an open event and TRU graciously invites the public to attend. Library Armchair Travel to Quebec City The Williams Lake Library Armchair Travel presentation continues tonight, Jan. 31 with a presentation by Barbara Bearman on her visit to old Quebec City, starting at 7 p.m. Take a walk with her around old Que-

bec City and view historical sites such as the Plains of Abraham, the site of the first settlement, the cliffside railway tram, and cobblestoned streets. Beside the busy St. Lawrence River, see the Victorian seaside boardwalk and the restored historical buildings. The presentations are free, but preregistration is required. To register, stop by the library front desk or call 250-392-3630. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

each other, Don Lope de Aguirre, “The Wrath of God” in his own words, is consumed with visions of conquering all of South America, and revolts against Pizarro, leading his own group down a treacherous river on a doomed quest into oblivion. What makes it even more stunning is that he has his 15 year old daughter with him. Crazed with greed and mad with power, Aguirre takes over the quest, slaughtering any that oppose him – mad for gold!

And his greed knows no bounds. This is truly an amazing film, hard to explain. The actors went through incredible hardships, and is actually lived under the worst circumstances in the jungle, and this certainly is part of the drama. The music is haunting, the cinematography of nature is overwhelming in its brutal beauty. And this is a film which is hard to find and which you definitely should not miss. I can hardly wait to see it again.

Screening will start at 7 p.m., back doors for admission will open at 6:30 p.m. If you do come through the front doors, just walk through to the back to meet us. Admission is $9, for Film Club members $8, seniors (65+) and students, TRU and HS, $6. The Williams Lake Film Club is non-profit and the proceeds help to support the LDA, Williams Lake Chapter of the Association for Students with Learning Disabilities.

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TRU North International Days Thompson Rivers University in Williams Lake, BC will be hosting International Days Monday, Feb. 4 to Friday, Feb. 8. Presentations of world culture and international perspectives will be taking place on campus and international speakers will be streamed in presentations live from Kamloops. Different International cuisines will be featured daily for lunch

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Clark touts growth at mining conference TOM FLETCHER Black Press Premier Christy Clark welcomed delegates to an international mining exploration conference Monday with a prediction of record investment in the B.C. industry this year. “Last year, as you know, was a recordbreaking year for mining exploration, $462 million,” Clark said in a speech that previews

the coming election campaign. “Compare that to the 1990s, when $26 million a year in exploration was underway. We’ve come a long way in 12 years, and it’s pretty tough to beat those record-breaking years.” She predicted that mark will be shattered with another 47 per cent increase, mostly due to a few large projects underway now. While exploration is up, five mining expan-

sions are permitted to proceed in the province. They are: Endako Mines’ molybdenum mine at Fraser Lake in Central B.C.; Teck’s Highland Valley copper mine at Logan Lake in the Okanagan; Huckleberry Mine, an open-pit copper and molybdenum mine near Dease Lake in northwestern B.C.; Quinsam Coal, an underground thermal coal mine on Vancouver Island; and Elkview, a

Teck metallurgical coal mine near Sparwood in the Kootenays. Conference delegates applauded another recent development, the first mineral royalty sharing agreements with aboriginal people for Huckleberry Mine and New Afton, an expansion of a Kamloops-area copper mine. Clark also touted an improvement in permit approval times for land and water use as well

as “notice of work” permits. The waiting time has been reduced from 110 days to 80 days, and another $7 million will be spent to get it down to 60 days, she said. NDP mining critic Doug Donaldson said the B.C. Liberal government is still working to fix a problem it created, when mining permit time went from 55 days in 2007 to 110 days by 2011. The 60-day target for notice-of-work permits

was supposed to be met in November, Donaldson added. Clark also took aim at another prominent election issue, the need for skilled trades training. She said the public school system is making a mistake when it spends 13 years and billions of dollars, then tells students they need a degree before they can work. High schools and postsecondary institutions

are getting new equipment and more access to instructors so they can enter the workforce sooner, she said. “Let’s cut completion time for trades training in half, and let’s stop training people for jobs that don’t exist,” Clark said. A major part of the NDP campaign for the May election will be focused on overall cuts to post-secondary funding in recent B.C. Liberal budgets.

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Recently I read an article in “Converge” magazine that talked about the influence of the world’s longestrunning TV cartoon, The Simpsons. Up-front disclosure: I have to admit to finding The Simpsons hilarious, even though the last time I watched it was probably a year ago. The way The Simpsons pokes fun at people of faith, à la Ned Flanders and Rev. Lovejoy, has always bugged me. I think those guys are played as one-dimensional caricatures of what the Christians I know are really like. But then, everyone is played as onedimensional in The Simpsons. The city of Springfield is populated by caricatures, and as long as the character in focus isn’t like me, I can think it’s pretty funny. Who doesn’t, after all, enjoy a good chuckle at what other people can be like? And therein lays the narcotic of thought that Simpsons creator Matt Groening has been dealing so successfully for over 20 years. In his “Converge” article, writer Sam McLoughlin points out that “Our favourite cartoon family has achieved a sort of timelessness…because they literally don’t exist in time. Their world does not age. After 20 years, Homer is still fat, stupid, and drunk. Marge is still boring. Lisa is still socially challenged. Bart is still an insubordinate ne’er-dowell.” So, why do we keep watching The Simpsons and the newer, even-morevulgar shows like it? McLoughlin’s theory is that “It’s comforting to those of us that never quite plumbed the depths of our potential… to watch a family infinitely more embarrassing

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BY Chris Harder than ours. Here, we are relieved for a few moments from the concerns imposed by our own failures and embarrassments, and are free to laugh at someone else’s.” It is entertainment as an emotional soother. Like Maggie Simpson’s everpresent pacifier, it makes us feel good, but it doesn’t feed us anything. Please don’t think I’m on a rant about a TV show, because that’s far from my point. I’m talking about the mindset of perpetual cynicism, sarcasm, and mockery that is so easy to settle into when the world disappoints us. Life doesn’t measure up to expectations, so we make fun of it. It’s the same tendency that makes someone feel just a little superior when they watch a “Fail” video on YouTube, thinking, “Boy, I’m glad I’m not as dumb as that guy!”

But here’s my question: Where does it get us? The Simpsons never change. The show isn’t actually a real story, because it never goes anywhere. There is no growth, no trajectory. When we settle for a life of shallow cynicism it does not lift our spirits, but confines us to a reality that has no sense of greater meaning. Cynicism is a drug; it helps us feel good for a moment, but it doesn’t solve any problems or elevate us to a better place. Do we really want to end our days like this? My answer is “no”, and it’s what draws me back to Christianity when I find myself drifting toward cynicism. God offers something more than dry cynicism to help us deal with the realities around us. Jesus didn’t show up to make fun of people, but to take compassion on them and give them hope. God doesn’t look at your life, shake his head and chuckle, and say to himself, “What a loser.” He offers forgiveness, hope, purpose, and power to change. God has always been inviting people to move forward into a real story with him. The LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you.” Hundreds of years later, Jesus said to his listeners, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Do you see it? God wants to take you somewhere and make you something. God invites you to a life where you replace what is numbing your senses with what will bring you life. Don’t settle for cynicism. Look for meaning. Be part of the story.

Cameron Johnston is with the Central Cariboo Seventh-day Adventist Church Chris Harder Please is the send Lead questions Pastor at to:Williams editor@wltribune.com Lake Alliance Church

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Crawford analyzes Idle No More campaign MARK CRAWFORD Are “Idle No More” protestors complaining too much? Idle No More, as its name suggests, is not about demanding more hand-outs, or dragging out the Treaty process forever, or perpetuating the status quo for the financial benefit of lawyers, consultants, or existing band chiefs. It is, in part, a protest precisely against that state of affairs. Deliberately or not, protestors seem to have confused a genuine grassroots movement that has spread like wildfire with a glacier-like Treaty process that has been occupied by special interests. It is not hard to spot the difference. In the first place, the amendment that makes it easier to lease reserve land to private interests on the basis of a single majority vote at a meeting (and not with permission of a majority of band members as was the case previously) is intensely controversial; much of the literature

suggests that band democracy should move towards consensus, not away from it, and that education levels and voting procedures should be improved before moving in the direction of greater alienation or development of land. In the second place, the amendments to the Navigable Waters Act and the Environmental Assessment Act that make it easier to build pipelines and power lines across all but the largest rivers and lakes remove an important source of political leverage for First Nations people. Environmentalists support First Nations in recognizing that large bodies of water ultimately depend upon many smaller bodies of water for their existence; it is not clear that a business should be excused from its onus to prove that it is not doing harm just because the body of water it could be harming is small. In the third place, the federal government has historically

had both an important role as an environmental counterweight to provincial and corporate interests and as the level of government which has a special fiduciary obligation to First Nations. As a political scientist who studies and teaches about some of these subjects for a living, I have to conclude that these moves are deeply problematic, and merit much more detailed discussion in separate bills with their own separate parliamentary committees and studies. They are fundamentally not about implementing last year’s budget! It is great that the Harper government issued an historic apology to First Nations for the residential schools in 2008. But that does not excuse the cavalier fashion in which native interests have been treated whenever they conflict with the government’s economic priorities. Like the F-35 fiasco, the determination to close the On-

site clinic and build more prisons regardless of either expert or public opinion; the breath-taking “any treaty is a good treaty” rush to sign trade deals, the Prorogation crisis, the unilateral cap on health spending, and the omnibus budgets themselves, the C-45 amendments are an example of Stephen Harper’s general downgrading of democracy and proceduralism in policymaking. I for one find the prime minister’s whole approach to be a step in the wrong direction. The First Nations do not protest too much; the rest of us protest too little. Mark Crawford’s biography notes that he is an Assistant Professor at Athabasca University. He can be reached at markcrawf@gmail.com Crawford hails from Williams Lake, is a Columneetza graduate and former instructor for TRU in Williams Lake and UNBC in Prince George. He has written a few columns for The Tribune over the years. “More

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It is an age old question, “how should the business owner pay themselves?” There are, of course ,many differing opinions in this area. Does one take a salary, declare dividends or both? If both, what is the best split? What about spouses and children of business owners? Can they be compensated? Is income splitting a possibility? If we could use income splitting, what would be the best way to minimize taxes? These questions are not answered in a few brief paragraphs, however, there are some common ideas that may pave the way for you to reduce your taxable income, thereby minimizing your

overall tax burden. Dividends, in simple terms, are the profits of a business paid out to the shareholders of the corporation. Dividends can only be paid if the corporation has Retained Earnings, which are the net profits of the business accumulated over time. As the corporation has already paid income tax on the profits (Retained Earnings), distributions made to shareholders in the form of dividends are generally tax-free up to a certain point. One of the benefits of dividends is the fact that they can be paid to all Shareholders; the recipient does not have to be an employee of the corporation. However, there are significant problems with dividends as well.

Firstly, the corporation must have Retained Earnings; if there are no accumulated profits, you cannot pay dividends. Second, dividends are not considered Earned Income for the purposes of the Tax Act; in other words, when calculating personal tax credits and benefits, dividends will not be included - this will restrict your RRSP contribution room, child tax benefits, the GST credit and other types of tax credits. Third, because dividends are not earned income, you will not be contributing CPP on these earnings. This will affect your retirement income later in life. A final issue with dividends is that they must be paid to all holders of a specific class

of shares; in other words, if a husband and wife are both holders of Class A shares, they both have to be paid a proportionate amount of dividends; you cannot elect to pay dividends to one and not the other. Salary on the other hand also has its pitfalls; wages are taxed as they are paid, if you draw a salary of $1,000 per week, you will have to pay CPP and income tax on the wages (EI is not applicable for business owners). Additionally, wages are fully taxable and depending upon how much you pay yourself, you could end up in the highest tax bracket. Salary can also only be paid to actual ‘Employees’ of the corporation; you cannot

pay a spouse or child without them doing actual work for the business; they also must be paid a reasonable amount for the work being done. Wages are considered earned income and do allow you to make RRSP contributions, CPP contributions and will also entitle you to income related benefits. So, with dividends being mostly tax free and wages being fully taxable, what is one to do? One recommendation would be to draw a salary of enough to maximize CPP Pensionable Earnings so that you will make the necessary contributions to ensure you have retirement income later, and to take the balance of your compensation in the form

You want to claim what? the medication. Many people incur expenses directly related to their job but, unfortunately, most of these cannot be claimed against employment income. For the professional football player who threw balls into the stands, the cost was an expense he had to pay himself. For the serviceman required to get a haircut every two weeks, it was still considered a personal expense. The good news is the $1,095 Canada Employment Amount can be claimed by anyone with earned income. If you earned $1,095 or more, you can claim the full amount. Otherwise, it is linked to how much you earned. The credit helps to offset some of the expenses involved with having a job. For many claims, the

decision can involve the expectation of profit. If you find a small treasure while snorkeling, you probably don’t need to worry about reporting it. However, sunken treasure is not considered a non-taxable receipt when the venture is clearly a business. If you experience gambling losses while in Las Vegas, you cannot claim them on your tax return if you are pathological gambler with no reasonable expectation of profit. And if you are thinking of arguing that the tax act is simply too difficult to understand, it has already been tried. One taxpayer argued that the Income Tax Act is “not susceptible of discernment by the average occupant of this land” – basically the average Canadian couldn’t expect to

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Mountain Caribou decline concerns Valhalla society One of the province’s largest Mountain Caribou herds has declined by approximately 100 animals since the BC government announced its Mountain Caribou Recovery Plan. Government census figures show that the Wells Gray-Thompson River subpopulation declined from an estimated 274 animals in 2007, to an estimated 172 animals in 2011. “That’s a steep, alarming rate of decline for the last six years,” says Anne Sherrod, a director of Valhalla Wilderness Watch. The area covered by the census is the Wells Gray-Thompson Planning Unit. It covers about four-fifths of Wells Gray Provincial Park, but also includes caribou residing outside the park, Sherrod says. The steepest rate of decline is among caribou outside the park, but caribou in the park are also declining. The evidence points to massive clearcutting around the park. “The area around the southwestern, southern, and eastern boundaries of the park is an appalling sea of clearcuts and roads,” says Sherrod. “The BC government has allowed clearcutting right up to the park boundaries. It has been well known for years that surrounding parks with clearcuts and roads isolates species at risk and can eventually

wipe them out.” In Wells Gray, wildfires burned through the park’s main valleys in the early 20th century. This created forage supporting great numbers of moose and deer, which in turn supported an increased population of wolves. Biologists say wolves are eating the caribou, but the park’s forest is now approaching the age that will favour caribou and naturally reduce moose, deer and wolves. But clearcutting outside the park keeps creating moose-deer-wolf habitat, Sherrod says. “We can’t keep increasing the density of these animals outside the park and expect them not to move into the park,” says Sherrod. “Unfortunately, Canfor is preparing to salvage log in the Clearwater Valley right against the park; other areas in the habitat of the Wells Gray-Thompson herd remain open to logging despite the BC government’s highly celebrated “Mountain Caribou Recovery” Plan. A meagre 6,000 hectares of Timber Harvesting Land Base was partially protected for the Wells Gray-Thompson caribou, and only part of that has been designated for “no logging.” A somewhat larger area of non-commercial forest was also designated, but as a “modified harvest zones” that

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in more caribou. Now the caribou are declining in the North Cariboo Mountains, in the North and South Columbia Mountains, in the South Selkirks and elsewhere. Yet the Liberals continue making the same mistake: instead of expanding habitat protection and eliminating snowmobiling in winter habitat, they now want to kill still more wolves. Wolf culls may actually work to make the problem worse. Studies show that killing wolves to the point of disrupting their natural pack life can scatter them and increase their reproductive rate. Thus it is possible that the government’s wolfkilling caribou recovery plan has actually increased the number and territory of wolves, sending them into adjacent protected areas. To avoid this, the government now wants to kill 80% of the wolf population around Mountain Caribou ar-

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Council approves commemorative monument Williams Lake City Council approved the placement of a residential school commemorative monument in Boitanio Park. City staff has been authorized to assist with site preparation, installation and landscaping for the project. The past year, city

staff has worked with Esketemc Chief Fred Robbins to support the development of a project of commemoration and reconciliation regarding St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School. One of the main elements of the project is to design and install a

monument at the St. Joseph’s Mission site. The the planning committee would like to install a ‘sister’ monument in Boitanio Park. This would bring recognition to the impact of residential schools on the Aboriginal people in our community, but also the impact on the com-

munity as a whole. The proposed site for the monument is in the area near the southwest entrance to Boitanio Park. Final location will be determined in partnership with the project planning committee. City staff would assist with preparing the

site and installing the monument, along with providing some landscaping around the site as an in-kind contribution to the project. Important Dates Chamber of Commerce Week - Feb 1823; regular city council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Patient data on millions shared Tom Fletcher Black Press Letters are going out to more than 38,000 people in B.C. whose personal data was copied onto a data stick and shared without permission last year. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced details Monday of a data breach that led the ministry to fire seven health ministry staff and contractors involved in patient research related to approval of drugs for B.C.’s Pharmacare program. MacDiarmid said there were no names attached to the health data, which included personal health numbers, gender, date of birth and postal codes, as well as information from Statistics Canada’s Canadian community health survey. The data did include hospital admissions and discharges, medication

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Joseph Gabriel “Gabe” Pinette Barbara (Biddy) Jones of Williams Lake passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 18, 2013 in Williams Lake Seniors Village. Many thanks to the doctors of Cariboo Memorial Hospital and the staff of Williams Lake Seniors Village who helped care for Biddy. A celebration of Biddy’s life will be held Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the United Church. All are welcome. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

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It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Joseph Gabriel “Gabe” Pinette of Williams Lake on January 23, 2013 at the age of 101. Prayer Service will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Derrick Cameron officiating. Interment to follow at the Williams Lake Cemetery. Donations can be made to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. LaPrairie’s Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tuula Opheim on January 24, 2013. Tuula slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus after a two and a half year struggle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Maigan Opheim; parents, David and Wilma Tydeman; sisters: Nerida Hygh (Steven), Zoe Tydeman; brother, Patrick Tydeman (Michelle), and a number of nieces and nephews. In her early adult years, Tuula lived in Nanaimo, Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge where she worked in the hospitality industry. In later years, she worked for Black Press at Williams Lake, the lower mainland, Ashcroft, and lastly, Prince Rupert, returning home to Nanaimo in 2010. Wherever Tuula lived and worked she made lifelong loving friends with co-workers, in her community and in her church. Her greatest joy was serving and giving to others and exercising her unique sense of humor. Our family gives thanks to the Drs, nurses and Hospice volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for the wonderful, considerate care with which they attended Tuula during her stay there. Also for their kindness and encouragement to all family members and friends. A special thank you to Cheryl Rae and Debbie Bianchin for the love and support they gave to Tuula and family. A celebration of Tuula’s life will take place at Eagle Mountain Pentecostal Church on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. The church is located at the Howard Johnston Hotel on Comox Road, Nanaimo (beside the Greyhound Bus Depot). B

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Marsha Louise Macfarlane It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Marsha Louise Macfarlane, on January 28, 2013, at the age of 67. Marsha fought a courageous battle with cancer for 6 years. Marsha was an avid sewer and gardener and she loved to go to craft sales to sell her denim treasures. She was known as the “Bag Lady” to some and the “Egg Lady” to others, but as “Mom” to her three loving daughters, Tammie Wilson (Collin), Shannon Macfarlane (Michael) and Christine Walsh (Andy) and son Lawrence Bater (Ruby). Wife to James Macfarlane and Grandma to Doug (Leah), Amber, Deanna, Alana, Emma, Preston and Sara. She also leaves a sister Diana Brown (Murray), nieces and great nephews. Don’t forget Radar, Mom’s little dash-hound who also mourns her passing. When she wasn’t sewing, Marsha, Jim and Radar loved to spend time on their boat down on the Sunshine Coast. No service will be held as per Marsha’s request. We miss you so much and love you forever. LaPrairie’s Funeral Service entrusted with arrangements. 250-398-9100

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Company Drivers/ Owner Operators Northern Deck (division of Gardewine Group Inc.) is expanding and looking for you to join our team. You must have experience handling & transporting LTL flat deck freight. We have available both regional (Alberta/BC) and long-haul (Canada only) runs. We offer a competitive pay package in a sound business environment, with more home time. Please contact: Driver Services Fax #: (204)-631-3737 Phone: 1-800-665-7340 Ext. 3705

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GENERAL MANAGER/ BUSINESS MANAGER The successful candidate will oversee the day to day functioning of the golf course club house and Foxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den restaurant. Keep staff motivated and educated in the methods of customer service. Assure standards are met in keeping with the guidelines provided, at the same time maintaining fiscal responsibility. Responsibilities:Â â&#x20AC;˘ Day to day operations â&#x20AC;˘ Stock control, and sales promotion â&#x20AC;˘ Management of staff, and daily issues of operationÂ â&#x20AC;˘ Opening and closing duties â&#x20AC;˘ Experience and natural skills in public relations & conflict resolution â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge and ability in merchandise sales and marketing programs â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to assess & recognize how the business fits in the marketplace â&#x20AC;˘ HR training an asset â&#x20AC;˘Â Community minded individual who is willing to promote and represent the golf course at community functions â&#x20AC;˘ Emphasis on attention to detail and have achieved business success through team work â&#x20AC;˘ Driven to make golf accessible enjoyable & affordable to the community at large â&#x20AC;˘ this is a fulltime position â&#x20AC;˘ Weekend work is expected with expectations of front line work. Â Salary & Benefits: â&#x20AC;˘ Wages are negotiableÂ â&#x20AC;˘ Golfing privileges offered â&#x20AC;˘Â Deadline: Applications must be received by Feb 15th, 2013 Interested candidates canÂ applyÂ in confidence to: Email: admin@williamslakegolf.ca Or apply in writing to the Administration Office 104 Fairview Dr Williams Lake, BC, V2G 3T1 No phone calls please

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY! A First Nation organization, located in Bella Coola, on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced:

MANAGER OF LANDS Reporting to the Director of Integrated Resources, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the planning, development, management and administration of the Lands Program and Initiatives for the Nuxalk Nation. This includes providing strategic direction to the Nuxalk Nation and support for negotiation and ongoing implementation activities as it relates to Land Resources. The Manager will work on a Lands Administration process in cooperation with other administration departments while developing a formal Lands Management Policy. Position TualiÂżcations to include: â&#x20AC;˘ Prefer Masters Degree from an accredited University in Related Discipline (Land Use Planning, Land Administration, Land and Resource Management / Science or Public Administration) â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Related Discipline â&#x20AC;˘ Land Management CertiÂżcation â&#x20AC;˘ Eight to ten (8-10) years experience leading and managing First Nations Lands with two (2) or more years managerial / supervisory experience â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, policy or bylaw development, land or resource planning, and community consultation / facilitation processes â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with Governments and related Land Acts, Legislation and Agreements â&#x20AC;˘ Working knowledge and experience with First Nations Title and Rights â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience with, and an in-depth knowledge of and appreciation for, First Nations history, culture and challenges â&#x20AC;˘ Proven ability to research, assess and propose policy options and impacts A very good compensation package will be provided along with the opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a great Community. On behalf of the Nuxalk Nation, please forward a current resumĂŠ and references to: Nuxalk Nation c/o Les Hart and Associates Management Services 4-2022 3aciÂżc Way, .amloops, BC 91S 171 3hone: 250-3 2-9142 Fax: 250-828-1241 Email: cem_lgh@telus.net All applications will be received and reviewed in strict conÂżdence. Closing date for resumĂŠs is Wednesday, February 20th, 2013.

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MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527

Health Director The Three Corners Health Services Society is an accredited Health Service that will be hiring a Health Director who provides health care to Canoe/Dog Creek, Soda Creek and the Williams Lake Indian Bands. The Health Director will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the Society. The Society is currently working with the transfer of Health Canada to First Nations Health Authority that will ensure a cultural lens with programs developed for the people and with the people. Understanding of the current health culture and political environment in BC and excellent knowledge of the history of the Secwepemc Nation will be needed. Job Summary The Health Director is responsible for the ef¿cient design and management of all programs and departments, setting goals and measuring the achievement of the organization’s objectives through strategic planning. This role focuses on: establishing effective working relationships with community groups and government funding agencies and other external contacts, ef¿cient ¿nancial responsibilities and managing budgets of the organization, Human Resources, policy management, and accreditation. The transfer of Health Canada to First Nations Health Authority is an area that requires the participation of the Health Directors time and expertise to move through the process. Education Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or relevant ¿eld. Experience Five to seven years of progressively responsible program management experience in health services with First Nations. Experience managing 20 or more staff as well as development and management of budgets. Salary Salary will be based on experience and education and will follow a wage grid. Successful candidate must have a reliable vehicle with a valid drivers license. This is a full time position of 35 hours a week. Deadline: February 28, 2013 Please see the website for a complete job description at www.threecornershealth.org Please submit Resume with Cover Letter and names of Previous Supervisors for reference to: Jennie Walker, Health Director 150 North 1st Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8 Fax: 250-398-9824 Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal Ancestry as per Section 16 - 1 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Home Care Nurse The Three Corners Health Services Society, located in Williams Lake, is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to join their dynamic health team to provide Eoth CHN and HCN services Ior the First Nations· communities of Soda Creek, Canoe Creek and Williams Lake. Within the CHN role, the nurse will provide health promotion and prevention programs for individuals, families and the communities. They will also deliver the communicable disease program. Within the HCN role, the nurse will provide assessments in order to develop and deliver comprehensive care plans for community members of all ages with acute, chronic and rehabilitative care needs.

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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. Nor-Am Ent is looking for an experienced log truck driver for one trip a day, approx. 9 hour turn around time. Company offers competitive wages and benefit package. Fax resume and abstract to: (250)392-2372 or email to: nor-am@telus.net Ryler Bulk Ltd. requires Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for service and maintenance of trucks and trailers. Certification not necessary but experience vital. Apply in person by appt. Call (250)296-3325. Sandman Hotel & Suites Williams Lake is looking Guest service manager to join our team: This position will be responsible for a busy front desk along with guest service. Previous hospitality experience would be an asset. Email or fax resume Fax: (250)392-6242 or email gm_williamslake@sandman.ca

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Williams Lake Seniors Village 1455 Western Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 5N1

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Own Your Own Business with minimum down payment. Step in and take over. Employees in place. Full training help available. Financing available. Price negotiable. Dairy delivery route in Williams Lake and 100 Mile 4 days a week. Call Linda at 250-398-0713.

Lyonheart Woodworks & Cabinets Custom Furniture, Cabinets, Countertops, Storage Solutions, Moulding & More

Terry Lyons 250-267-5117 Owner LyonheartWoodworks@gmail.com

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY!

A First Nation organization, located in Bella Coola, on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced:

MANAGER OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

Reporting to the Executive Director of Administration, the successful candidate will have responsibility for providing the overall leadership, management and support for the planning, funding / Âżnancial affairs, general administration and delivery of Nuxalk Nation Asset Management Programs, to include Housing, Public Works (O&M) and Property Management. The successful candidate for the position of Manager of Asset Management will have: â&#x20AC;˘ Post Secondary Related CertiÂżcate(s) or Diploma(s) - (Business Administration, Property Management, Building / Property Maintenance) â&#x20AC;˘ Post Secondary Courses or Formal Training in Planning, Management / Supervision, Budget Management, Report and Proposal Writing, ProMect Management, ConĂ&#x20AC;ict Resolution and Teambuilding â&#x20AC;˘ Seven to Eight ( -8) years experience in planning and managing on Reserve - First Nations Housing, Residential / Rental Property Management and planning and management of Building and Property Services and Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Two to three (2-3) years experience in the direct supervision and development of employees and in proposal writing â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with INAC / AANDC, CMHC and other Related Provincial / Federal Agencies, and Statutes / Regulations â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Leadership, Management, People and Communication skills and the ability to plan, organi]e and multi-task A very good compensation package will be provided along with the opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a great Community. On behalf of the Nuxalk Nation, please forward a current resumĂŠ and references to: Nuxalk Nation c/o Les Hart and Associates Management Services 4-2022 3aciÂżc Way, .amloops, BC 91S 1T1 3hone: 250-3 2-9142 Fax: 250-828-1241 Email: cem_lgh@telus.net All applications will be received and reviewed in strict conÂżdence. Closing date for resumĂŠs is Wednesday, February 20th, 2013.

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The Willams Tribune February Williams Lake Lake Weekend Friday,Friday, February 1, 2013 1, 2013

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Services

Garage Sales

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Recycling

Leftovers from your Garage Sale?

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

Halls/Auditoriums

Cars - Domestic

1990-168 Mile Rd

Independent Living Suites

Big Lake Community Hall

FOR RENT

Drive a little Save a lot

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 Excellent quality 2012 cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. and evenings.del. avail. (250)398-2805. Exc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. (250)296-3651 Fox Mtn. Ranch. Hay for Sale 5’x5’ rnd bales, Alfalfa Timothy 1450lbs. Excellent horse hay, 2nd cut. Cell (250)305-9931. HAY, alfalfa/timothy, 5X5 Net, 1350#avg, $35-$75ton, trucking arranged, details www.abnechako.ca, 250-563-0829 Hay for sale, 600pound round bails,$25 a piece and mixture of the hay, timothy,brom, alfalfa, fescue grass, (250)992-7332 Hay Sales. Small square bales, barn stored. Ph.(250)297-6265 Wanted to rent good quality pasture for 100 yearling heifers, 25 cow/calf pairs & 5-10 bulls. Needed May 15 to Nov 15. Please call early am or evenings. (250)398-2805

Livestock 40 Black Angus Bred cows & 18 1st calf bred Heifers, 2 Bulls. 1-250-546-9766 evenings, Days 1-780-518-0901

Pets Puppies: Husky Wolf-Border Collie/German Shepard-New Foundland mix. 6 females $150. (250)620-0577

Poultry Rhode Island Red’s (Pullets), ready end of June 2013. $12/each (250)296-4375

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

Please consider donating your soft goods to Big Brothers & Big Sisters Recycling Program Purple bins are located at:

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Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale

Drive a little Save a lot Giant Auto Auction. Need a vehicle? Buy direct and save thousands on your next vehicle purchase, over 150 cars, trucks, suv’s, 4x4’s and vans. Selling on behalf of bankruptcies, repo’s, leasebacks and police recoveries. Don’t miss the huge savings. Sat, Feb 2nd @ 11:00 am. Call Auction World 250-765-5282 Kelowna, BC. Bladez treadmill 1.75 horsepower continuous drive motor, heavy duty steel frame, folds for space saving, safe drop lowering feature. used very little, like new. Paid $1200 asking $400 (250)392-7555 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Oak dining table, 10 chairs. $800., Royal Albert dishes “American Beauty”, 8 place setting plus serving dishes, teapot, etc. $500. Phone: (250)398-6247 or (250)3059253

Sporting Goods Vernes Place Closing, everything to be sold! Pool tables, shuffle board, misc equip. Call evenings (250)398-5890

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Food Products Local Beef & Pork for sale, hormone & antibiotic free, chilancoh ranch (250)394-4404 www.chilancohranch.ca

Firewood/Fuel Dry, Fir, and Pine, $150 full cord, $180 full cord split. Covered by Work Safe BC Timber Mark #A90654. Please leave message # (250)267-7950 Firewood For Sale $220.per 320 cubic foot trailer load delivered (250)398-0641

Williams Lake Seniors Village

Brand New House $299,000 3 bedroom, Hardwood ﬂoors, Stainless steel appliances. Contact Parnell (250)398-7172 or Bryan (250)392-3621.

Eagleview Estates 3 bdrm house with attached garage, shop, barn, 7.3 acres, fenced for horses, huge deck with beautiful view of Chimney Valley. 12 minutes from downtown Williams Lake. $390,000. (250)303-5146

Largest Condo with best view in Terra Ridge! Level entry, large yard, Double garage, 3 bdrms, 3 bathrooms, Central Air, Natural gas ﬁreplace $247,000. (250)398-2975 evenings 1(778)471-1223 day.

3 Bdrm Mobile in good condition, with addition and shed. To inquire call (778)412-7580, price negotiable.

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 bdrm apts. avail. immed, secure building, close to schools, clean & quiet.r/r(250)302-9934 2bdrm furnished apt. f/s, dw, a/c, large patio, laundry on main floor, end unit with view of town, $730/mo heat, hydro inc avail Mar. 1 (250)305-5550 2 bdrm Suites avail immed in Adult only building. Heat & laundry incl.(250)302-9934 2 bdrm Suites avail in secure building close to TRU. In suite storage, shared laundry clean & quiet. r/r(250)302-9934 Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver 1(250)377-3686 Kamloops

Commercial/ Industrial SHOP/TRUCK Bay/Storage Unit 1000 SqFt Large overhead door. Supplied compressed air $625/month plus HST/utilities 1145 S Lakeside Williams Lake 250-392-0112 or 877-614-3518 lakesideindustrial@telus.net

Cottages / Cabins

LOG HOME Chimney Valley Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Ofﬁce, workshop with 220 wiring, large deck, 2 car garage, 4 stall barn/loft 2 chicken barns, frost free hydrants, 12 1/2 acres, fenced, backs onto crown land, spring fed pond, 12 minutes to town. Must see!!! (250)392-3577

Apt/Condo for Rent 1982 Double Wide Located in Northside Village 1152 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 1 ofﬁce, 2 bath, central air, work shop. Spectacular view of Williams Lake. Asking $90,000. Call to view. (250)989-1445 or (250)267-4120

THIS IS MORE LIKE IT!

Riverbend Seniors Community

Rentals

$300 & Under Older style singer indust. sewing machine, mod. #3115, $300 obo (250)243-2131

2100 sq. ft. Rancher on private 2 acres Close to town 3 bdrms., office, rec room, 1-1/2 baths, beautiful kitchen, large decks & shop. Nicely landscaped & set up for horses. Lots of extras! $289,000. For more info call (250)392-1420

One bedroom available. 55+, Quiet, Pet Friendly With a safe and secure environment. Appliances included. Laundry facilities. To view call Laurette at 250-305-3318.

BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS 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 and dishwasher. Laundry facility on site, no pets.

250-392-6450 1bdr. apartment, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave. f/s n/s n/p. $500 Avail immed. (250)3924881

COZY 1 bdrm house for rent or lease a few minutes north of town. Incl fridge, stv, washer & dryer. Suitable for single or cpl. No pets or smoking. $625/mth or negotiable with long term lease. 778-464-4633

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrm. suite $895/mo. + util. avail. Feb. 15th, n/s n/p r/r (250)296-3359 Modern newer 2bdrm in 4-Plex Available 1st of January. Details, Pictures and map at: www.LivingSpacer4Rent.com

Legal Notices

Lakeshore setting, fully equipped kitchen, reasonable rates Weddings, Private Parties, etc.

250-243-0024 Misc for Rent 2-85 S 3rd Ave

FOR RENT

References Required Top floor of 5plex, 3 bedroom, all new flooring $900 includes utilities 2 bedroom, Terra Vista apartment $700 + hydro 1 bedroom basement suite $700 includes W/D and utilities, available March 1st.

Call Marilyn Martin

250-392-2253 • 250-855-7127 (Cell)

Mobile Homes & Pads

Giant Auto Auction. Need a vehicle? Buy direct and save thousands on your next vehicle purchase, over 150 cars, trucks, suv’s, 4x4’s and vans. Selling on behalf of bankruptcies, repo’s, leasebacks and police recoveries. Don’t miss the huge savings. Sat, Feb 2nd @ 11:00 am. Call Auction World 250-765-5282 Kelowna, BC.

Cars - Sports & Imports

2 Bedroom Mobile with addition and garage, next to Wildwood Store. $700 a month Ph (250)305-5251

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm. house. 2 full bathrooms, n/p F/S Please call (250)392-7617. 3 Bdr Suite in nice area near TRU. $950/mo. (250)3924086

Rooms for Rent Room for rent, $450/mo, incl. util. masterroom with cable, own bathroom. Internet, Wi-Fi avail. Call (250) 267 1136

Shared Accommodation Roommate needed to share small 3bdrm house. $550/mo incl util. $150 S/D (778)4120040 after 6:30pm weekdays, anytime on weekends.

Storage

vantage

SELF STORAGE

250-392-4777 or 250-305-5251

Pioneer Complex, 351 Hodgson Rd www.advantagestorageltd.com mike@pioneerfamilyland.com

Suites, Lower 1-bdrm suite in Westridge area. n/s n/p r/r Avail Immed. (250)398-2299 2 bdrm. Daylight suite, bachelor suite & 3 bdrm house avail. immed. n/s, n/p. Working people or students pref. Close to schools & TRU. (250)3988111 or (250)303-1546 cell.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 1995 Dodge Stratus, 4dr, auto, good winter tires, mounted summers, economical, reliable. $1650. (250)296-9058

LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that Shirley Clark and Trevor Mickelson have made application to the Province of British Columbia for a Right of Way for a Utility Line covering part of District Lot 9114 situated on Provincial Crown Land located in the Cariboo District. The file no. assigned to the application is 5407662. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 120 - 640 Borland St., Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T1 Email: AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received until 30 days after the last ad runs in the newspaper.

2006 Honda Civic 4 door sedan 5 spd, sunroof, Auto windows, 120,000kms, new studded tires. $7900. (250)267-3334

Trucks & Vans

1992 Mazda B2200 pick-up. RWD. 4cyl. 5-speed manual. New winter tires, brakes, and ball joints. 20,000km 35 mpg. Well maintained. $2200 call 250-303-1327

2011 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Lease to take over call for info (250)855-9944

Snowmobiles 2010 Polaris Dragon 800 for sale. SLP head and twin pipe, aftermarket handle bars, gas can rack and tunnel bag. Great condition. Asking $6,500 OBO. Call Travis @ 250-3924326 8’ Steel Sled Deck, fits short or long truck box. $500. obo (250)398-8822 Leave message.

Trucks & Vans 1993 Dodge Diesel Cummins, ext cab, 4x4 pickup, recently been serviced, new tires, air bags. Excellent shape for its vintage. $6800. (250)392-9667 2000 Ford F150, fully loaded ext. cab with summer rims & tires. $4500/OBO Call Al (250)392-6956

***MOVING, MUST SELL*** 2007 Dodge Dakota 4x4 / 4 door 4.7L V8, A/C, power pkg, auto, tow pkg, box liner, good power for towing, good fuel economy, regularly maintained. 176 000 km. Excellent running condition. $11, 500. 250-305-7787 Randy

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• 1x2 Bordered Ad in the classi¿eds. • With or without a photo. • 3 times a week for 4 weeks. (NO AGENTS)

Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

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Cariboo Realty

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? Court Smith

Pauline Colgate

Becky Waterhouse

Susan Colgate

250-302-1176 Owner/Broker

250-302-1785 Owner/Realtor

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