January 4, 2011 Cariboo Advisor

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Volume 15, Issue 1

January 4, 2012

Anna Dell

First Baby of 2012

featured in our year in review

is little Eli Guenette born at Cariboo Memorial

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Around a 100 people took part in this years New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim put on by the Williams Lake Rustlers Rugby Club, last to take the plunge Sunday afternoon were Todd Pritchard, and Morley Wilson. It may have only been a couple degrees below zero but the wind was chilly as the swimmers had to make their way up the beach to the heated change rooms.

Courtney Taylor Cariboo Advisor Williams Lake started 2011 with near record amounts of snow and finished the year up with record breaking warm temperatures.

January 2011 saw 75.9 cm of snow, which is the highest amount since 1982 when the lakecity was dumped with 116.8 cm, according to Environment Canada. February and March also saw very high amounts of snow.

In fact the amount of snow was so great last winter it wreaked havoc with city workers and prompted the Mayor and Council to adopt a new snow and ice control policy in October.

The new policy is supposed to provide more efficient procedures and identify distinct priority areas in the city in the event of a heavy snowfall, such as giving the downtown core top priority.

Downtown streets, sidewalks, parking lots, walkways and public transit bus stops are to be cleared within 8-24 hours of a snow event.

The unusually wet winter weather and dreary summer weather last year also provided a slow fire season, giving the Cariboo forest region a reprieve from 2010 fires.

In stark contrast, just a few weeks ago on Dec. 28 the average high temperature for the day was 7.3 degrees Celsius, which broke the record of 4.5 that was set in 1986.

It also seems the warm weather isn’t over yet, with highs expected to reach a balmy 8 degrees today. A high temperature record of 9.2 degrees was set in 1984.

Over the last 20 years, January snowfall has fluctuated from just 12.1 cm all the way up to the 75.9 cm the city saw last year, so the next month could see the dry winter weather continue or the town could be buried by February.

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Emergency crews respond RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Williams Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Cariboo Central Search and Rescue attend a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 in front of Tim Hortons in Williams Lake Tuesday January 3, 2012 at approximately 2:30pm.

The extent of the victim’s injuries were unknown at press time.

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CRD’s Town Hall meetings kickoff next week

The Cariboo Regional District is starting off the New Year with its annual CRD Town Hall meetings.

The meetings will run from Jan. 11 until Feb. 6 and the purpose of the meetings is to get input from the communities on the CRD proposed 2012 budget and five-year Financial Plan.

Area F’s Town Hall meeting will be at the Horsefly Community Hall on Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Area E’s meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association.

There will be a meeting in

Williams Lake on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Williams Lake Council Chambers.

Area J and K are holding their meeting together at the Tatla Lake Community Hall on Jan. 28 at 1 p.m., and Area D is having their meeting Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Wildwood Elementary School.

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Hall meeting survey. If you cannot attend your local session, please feel free to view the information online, fill out a survey and email it to the CRD at cnorman@cariboord.bc.ca, or return it to your local CRD office. Further information is also available by calling 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.

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Y E A R I N R E V I E W – J A N UA RY / f e b ruary

Williams Lake kicks crime capital label

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Dawn Henley struck gold at last weekend’s Cariboots ‘N’ Blades competition.

Figure skater wins gold Local figure skater Dawn Henley, 12, took first place in the preliminary ladies A division at February’s Cariboots ‘N’ Blades competition.

“I skated pretty well,” said Dawn though she admits she didn’t expect to take gold. “But I did!”

Henley has been skating in Williams Lake for the past three

years and is headed off to Provincials this March in Cranbrook.

“I love competition, it pushes me to work harder,” she said. “And my parents are so supportive.”

Dawn’s mother Margie said her daughter’s drive is unbelievable.

“She’s on the ice five days per week, two of those days she is coach-

ing Canskate and the rest she is practicing with her coach.”

Dawn has been to two Regional Development Camps, one in Prince George and the other in Kelowna.

“She really enjoys figure skating,” said Margie. “And she really works hard at it, she’s athletic to begin with and she’s always practicing, even at home.”

Candace Wu Cariboo Advisor Once regarded as the crime capital of British Columbia, Williams Lake has recently gained provincial praise for its downward slope in crime.

In 2010 calls for service to the RCMP dropped dramatically from the previous couple of years.

Deputy Mayor Surinderpal Rathor said when council was elected in 2008, crime was the top priority identified by the community.

“And now, thanks to all the volunteers, council, our staff sergeant and the detachment, we are taking back our community instead of the criminals.”

Statistics show an overall decrease in auto theft, mischief complaints, robberies within the city and break and enters.

Since 2008 auto theft has dropped by 70 per cent; robberies by 34 per cent; and break and enters by 40 per cent.

“It really goes back to the dedication of our staff,” said Sgt. Steve MacLeod. “We’re deterring crime before it happens.”

Staff Sgt. Warren Brown commends detachment members for their ongoing hard work in lowering crime.

“They give 100 per cent effort, they are passionate about reducing crime in the detachment area, and I applaud them for their work.”

A combination of enhanced policing strategies, a new youth safety committee, improved relationships with First Nations communities, and additional community policing volunteers all helped Williams Lake shed the notorious rep-

utation it received after being dubbed No. 1 in a 2008 Crime Severity Index report.

“We’re taking a proactive approach to enforcement. We’ve focussed our efforts on a small group of criminals responsible for a large portion of crime,” said MacLeod.

“The decrease in

crime goes hand in hand with our community policing program which has proved to be extremely successful.”

Last summer Williams Lake became the first city to offer Mounted Citizens on Patrol, a spin off Community Policing initiative of Citizens on Patrol.

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Submitted by the City of Williams Lake A cost overrun of $528,034 on the new fire hall will have no impact on the 2011 budget, City Council members heard at their Committee of the Whole meeting.

An initial $300,000 budget deficit was addressed by City Council in the 2010 budget, and the additional $228,000 in expenditures of the summer of 2010 for landscaping and other site finishing requirements were absorbed in the 2010 Operations budget with savings in other operational accounts.

“Taxes will not be increased to cover these overruns,” says Mayor Kerry Cook. “The 2011 budget will not be impacted in any way.”

2011 brings new health facility an open house at their brand new state-ofthe-art health facility, which is said to be the most advanced, energy efficient building ever built on Federal Indian Reserve Land in British Columbia.

Chief Joe Alphonse expects dignitaries from the Federal government to be on hand Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Sage Building and the Tl’etinqox Health Services which are

housed inside.

“It is a big day for us. We are very proud of the facility and we are excited about all the benefits these health services will offer our community members.”

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YEAR IN REVIEW – MARCH

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Groups of youth clash downtown

Snowmobilers Sam Fait, Emma Herrling and Aidan Herrling enjoy deep snow at Yank’s Peak in March 2011.

Angie Mindus Cariboo Advisor Police suspect an unplanned encounter between youth gangs in Williams Lake lead to a brawl in broad daylight Saturday, March 5, 2011 that saw knives pulled and bear spray used.

Williams Lake RCMP arrested three young men on weapons related offenses after the lunchtime fight at the corner of Comer Street and Second Avenue.

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ed three men for their involvement in the attacks and seized two knives,” said RCMP Sgt. Steve McLeod.

Two of the three men

were released to appear in court at a later date while the third man, who had a warrant for his arrest, has been held in custody on an

unrelated matter, said McLeod.

Police report no serious injuries as a result of the incident.

Doerkson receives Booster Award At the Business Excellent Awards that were held in March, Lorne Doerkson was awarded the Community Booster Award.

Doerkson was recognized for his tireless efforts of support and dedication to the community.

From helping with Big Brothers and Big Sisters to working with the Stampede Association, Doerkson is always there to assist in any way possible, which is why he was Williams Lake’s 2011 Community Booster Award recipient.

Home invaders target 80-year-old woman Angie Mindus Cariboo Advisor Police are on the hunt for a group of young men and women following what is being called a “despicable” crime last weekend which saw an 80-year-old Williams Lake woman held captive while thieves ransacked her home.

The violent home invasion took place just after midnight Saturday, March 19 when as many as five thieves unknown to the victims forced their way into the home located on 6 Avenue between the high school and hospital, after the elderly woman answered their knock at the door.

“We are dedicating all our resources to solve this despicable crime,” said Cpl. Brian Evans of the Williams

Lake RCMP. “We are not going to rest until we hold these people accountable.”

Evans said the invasion was in progress when the woman’s 55-yearold son came home and found the suspects inside.

“He was blindsided by the attack,” said Evans, noting the man received cuts and bruises to his face when the suspects attacked him before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash and electronics.

“It’s hard to say what would have happened if he didn’t come home and interrupt this crime,” Evans said of the son, who likely saved his mother from further harm.

“We’ve seen these types of crimes end badly before.”

Parties get back to work Angie Mindus Cariboo Advisor After being in a state of flux for the past several months, the B.C. Liberals and NDP have dusted themselves off and are getting back to work.

Monday was a busy day on the B.C. political scene with Christy Clark being sworn into office and announcing her new reduced cabinet, while the five men vying to take her on in the next provincial election presented a united and “hopeful” front during a stop in Williams Lake for the NDP leadership race.

“We want to be that beacon of hope for people who have been left behind by this government,” said leadership hopeful, Nicholas Simons, before 50 or so people who attended the debate Monday evening.

Mike Farnworth, NDP leadership candidate, took direct aim at

Clark, saying he’s not afraid to run against her “family-first” campaign in the next election.

“You just have to let her record stand (when she was Minister of Education) for itself. It was anything but family friendly.”

But while her opponents gearing up to take her on, Christy Clark, 45, was all smiles as she was sworn in as B.C.’s 35th premier.

Only the second woman in B.C. history, Clark is starting with a smaller cabinet she says will create new jobs and drive economic growth.

“Our new cabinet will reflect the priorities of British Columbians and put families at the centre of all our decision-making,” said Premier Clark after she was sworn in Monday.

“Together, we will focus on creating jobs and building a strong

economy.”

The new cabinet is made up of 17 ministers plus the premier, reduced from the previous total of 24.

As well as the new cabinet, Clark named 10 MLAs as parliamentary secretaries, who will work with ministers to focus on key initiatives of government.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was named parliamentary secretary for the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation.

At Monday night’s meeting, the five NDP leadership candidates, Mike Farnworth, John Horgan, Nicholas Simons, Adrian Dix, Dana Larsen responded to several questions of concern for local residents – everything from protection of water, restoration of the Legacy Fund and providing incentives for manufacturing.

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YEAR IN REVIEW – APRIL

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Volunteer Fire Departments were called to the scene of a fire at 4.30 a.m.

Sunday morning, April 17, 2011, that saw longtime diner, Clancys’, reduced to ashes. The blazing fire disrupted cable and telephone service from 93 Mile House to Williams Lake and the surrounding areas.

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Locals featured in CBC documentary sports stars and all the fascinating people in between.

“It feels great to have been chosen over so many others,” said Cheryl.

The Van Immerzeel’s pioneered Colour V Ranch in 2001 while living in Alberta. A few years later in 2004 the couple invested in acreage on Rose Lake then in 2007 they bought

the ranch on Spokin Lake Road.

A CBC camera crew arrived “on set” at the 220-acre ranch Saturday. The crew had exactly 24 hours to get their footage before getting back to the studio to piece together our rich heritage.

Cheryl and Peter have a six-year-old daughter Elizabeth, a four-year-old son Trace

and an 18-month-old toddler Zadie-Lynn.

The family has been asked to go about their everyday life as per usual on film day.

Cheryl said she still isn’t completely sure why they were chosen for the film.

“We aren’t any different than any other farm family trying to make it in this business,” she said.

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Cheryl, holding Zadie-Lynn, Elizabeth, Trace and Peter Van Immerzeel of Colour V Ranch will be featured in an upcoming CBC documentary airing August 21, 2011.

Candace Wu Cariboo Advisor Cheryl and Peter Van Immerzeel received their 15 minutes of fame in April when they were featured in a unique documentary.

They were chosen, from literally millions across the nation, to be featured in the CBC documentary 1 Day. 24 Hours. 34 Million Lives capturing life in Canada through

the eyes of bon-a-fide Canadians.

The Van Immerzeel’s represented Canada’s “farm family.”

They were among emergency physicians, cops, cultural icons,

Deni House moves forward with construction Interior Health announced an Invitation to Bid has been issued to Pre-Qualified General Contractors as the next step in the exciting Deni House renovation project in Williams Lake in the beginning of April.

“The reopening of Deni House is something our community has worked very hard to achieve. These 28 additional beds will ensure that seniors in Williams Lake receive high-quality care and I’m pleased the renovations are moving forward on schedule,”

says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.

The Project Team has been working on detailed designs for the renovation. Tender close is set for April 21, with construction anticipated to commence in early May. Upon completion, Deni House will reopen with 28 new beds following a commitment from the Regional Hospital District to fully fund the renovations required to reopen the top floor to accommodate residential care.

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Let’s give thanks to our local volunteer fire fighters In small communities such as ours, when a fire breaks out more often than not it is our volunteer fire fighters who come rushing to our rescue.

It’s not all fun and games for those who are volunteer fire fighters.

Yes, part of the perks of the job is the camaraderie and fun to be had at the once-a-week practices, but I think we can easily forget that life and death risks comes with the territory of a volunteer fire fighter.

The small commu-

nity of Enderby was sadly reminded of those risks last week when a young volunteer fire fighter lost his life.

Don Botkin, 25, died Dec. 29 responding to a fire at a log home construction business.

Botkin had been a volunteer fire fighter for six years, was recently married and died in an explosion while working to get the fire under control.

Botkin will be given a line-of-duty funeral this Thursday, including a fire truck parade

to the local arena where the funeral will be held.

I am sure members of the Williams Lake Volunteer Fire Department will attend to honour their fallen brother.

Let us take a moment this week to acknowledge the loss being felt by the community of Enderby and all fire fighters nationally this week. Let’s remember that our fire fighters are not only volunteering their time for the community, but are taking

on huge risks each time they put on their uniforms and helmets to respond to a fire.

This tragedy in Enderby should hit home the message that fire fighters take on great danger to protect us.

Let’s remember always that volunteer fire fighters deserve our respect, our appreciation and our thanks.

If not for them, many more would lose their lives to fires, and many more buildings would be lost.

Is 2012 the end or the same?

As I sit here and write this, it is the last day of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 is just hours away.

As of midnight tonight, 2012 will be year. This is the year people have been talking and speculating about for the past few years. Will Dec. 21, 2012 (or which ever day in December who have heard) really be the end of the world?

The latter half of

the last decade has seen many stories, and tales be told of when, why, and how the world is going to end in 2012.

Most of these stories are met with apprehension and denial, but of course there is the group of people who strongly believe the world will end in 2012.

The majority of the stories stem from the historic accounts of the Mayan civilization whose calendars end in

2012.

There are others who believe the recent increase in natural disasters around the world indicate there is something bigger coming and the world will never be the same after it, whether this will happen on Dec. 21 2012, or just in 2012, or not at all is the point of many debates amoung people.

The what ifs are endless, and just like all of

the hype surrounding Y2K, it has consumed many people’s minds.

Instead of living life around the what ifs and maybes, perhaps we should all just live life. There have been many prophecies about apocalypses in the last couple years and all have been false.

So most likely the world will live past 2012, or maybe it won’t. Only time will tell.

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These two girls, like many before and after them, didn't take to much time to ponder their decision before jumping in the icy water as part of the 2012 Polar Bear swim that was hosted by the Williams Lake Rustlers Rugby club on Sunday afternoon.

Husband drapes clothes on chairs, doorknobs: annoys wife I’ve got this pair of cowboy boots that pinch a bit but they give me two inches in height and make me part of the scene up here. Vanity will rule out sanity every time. Once I was dressing for a party and being somewhat of an artistic gent, I put on a blue silk shirt and a necklace of amber beads that seem to be just the right combo. However I took a fancy to a pendant and decided to wear that around my neck too.

Got to the party and some guy strides up to me and says; ”Are you gay?”

Of course we all like to look nice and wear fine clothing but there is also (in my case anyway), the tendency to dress most comfortably and put on some aged rags affecting the

rumpled old fart look.

What do I care anyway?

At my age nobody can tell me I look like hell.

They can go there for all I’m concerned. I am reminded of that old toast. ‘”Here’s to hell, may your stay there be as pleasant as your trip to get there.” And I’m far past the attempt at trying to attract a member of the opposite sex.

Mind you, I still keep

my fantasies alive.

When we were young boys, sneaking off to look at the lady’s underwear section in the Eaton’s catalogue was the risqué thing to do.

Now what they wore in those days, was a far cry from Victoria’s Secret let me tell you. It took a powerful imagination to get worked up about anything that might be underneath those thick layers of wool and cotton. For those who may not know, Victoria’s Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. Started by a man who felt embarrassed trying to purchase lingerie for his wife in a department store, he created an empire with sales of over US $5 billion. (This is turning into a plug.)

Some many years ago I was at a conference at a fancy hotel in Las Vegas when I had the good fortune to spend the night with a lady friend. In the morning the maid had scooped up her Victoria’s Secret nightgown along with the bed sheets. So my friend, who was a very proper Englishwoman, phoned up the front desk to inquire about the missing item. She was at all times courteous and polite but was getting the run-around.

Fortunately, a big bombastic, dyed blonde American woman was in the room and overheard the conversation.

“Gimme that phone," she yelled, then simply blasted the person on the other end of the line. “If that nightgown doesn’t show up within

the hour, this will be the last time this annual convention will end up in your hotel.” she decreed. Within fifteen minutes, the head of hotel security knocked on the door with the nightgown, extremely apologetic. This was a lesson for me, in the two cultural approaches to solving a problem.

Carmen put my favourite pair of jeans in the garbage, saying they were too old, worn and ripped. Okay maybe they are faded, have holes in the knees and smell, but that’s no reason to get rid of them. In my opinion, they are quite fashionable. “Yeah if you were 50 years younger," said Carmen.

Well okay, my clothes are not exactly in style anymore. Carmen, fur-

ther states, “it's time for a change, the world has moved on dear.”

I have to admit, I do have a glorious enthusiasm for the finer things in life, (if only I could afford them.) Even my neighbour once admonished me to go out and buy some new clothes.

All this from a guy whose belt was a bungy cord. I told him to take a short walk off a long pier, (Or is it the other way around?).

This whole aversion to other people’s taste in my wearings started when my mother bought me a pair of Buster Brown shoes as a kid.

Tough as nails, built to last several lifetimes with brass eyelet's and laces like chain mail. I was certain the soles were made from the cast off tires from 18 wheelers. Real

clunkers that I despised and that cramped my feet as I grew older. We lost them in a move, to my great relief.

I like draping my clothes over chairs, doorknobs, anything handy.

That way I can readily find them. Carmen on the other hand puts everything away out of sight, sometimes threatening me with purgatory. Now I am sure God’s grace extends to the untidy too. We are all just trying to get through our lives with the best of intentions and in the best way possible. It's just that we are, after all, human and can’t escape from our failings to do right.

I told Carmen that if her problem with me persists, please contact a service representative.

(In this case, God.)

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Make this the year to follow through Did you make any New Years Resolutions?

Many at this time in the week, are still hanging on to promises made to our self and perhaps to others on New Years Eve. Promises, in the form of a resolution to be better than we are now.

To not smoke, to not be so heavy, to be nicer to a husband or wife, these are the kinds of suggestions we make to our self and hope to carry them out in the New Year so we can be better. We all can be better with some determination. Give it

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Here we are in a brand New Year and folks in Williams Lake and area are hoping 2012 will be a year for good news. Many are hoping the good news

Snow Removal and Cart Collection Winter is here, and the questions may be: How the City is planning to do snow removal on the day when it coincides with garbage collection? What will the residents of Williams Lake have to do in the winter months for garbage collection?

The answer is nothing different from what we have been doing all summer except, of course, shovel snow.

In the winter months, residents will need to put their containers at the curb in the same manner as during the rest of the

will come from the Conservative majority government. The feds will make a decision on the New Prosperity mine this year. There will be another environmental process and shortly after that Harper and his government will hand down their resolution.

Whatever the answer from the feds, whether it is pro or con, there will be those who are upset because of the decision.

If the judgment gives Taseko Mine the green light to finally go ahead on the proj-

ect that has cost the company some serious money, Chief Joe Alphonse will whip out his, ‘I’ll take you to court card’, faster than you can say TNG. The TNG and other supporters would not be happy.

If the mine opponents, mainly First Nations, get their desire from the feds, there will be many upset folk who were hoping for industrial development in Williams Lake and area.

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Local rancher Al Madley, Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett and B.C. Cattlemen’s Association President Kevin Boon discuss the detriments of predators on farms and ranches in the Cariboo and the program the $200,000 government grant will be put towards.

Candace Wu Cariboo Advisor The B.C. Cattlemen’s Association received a $200,000 grant from the Ministry of Agriculture Friday, May 6.

The money was unexpected and well received by the Association who will see the grant go towards predator control issues.

Ranchers are in a difficult position with the Wild Predator Loss Prevention and Mitigation Pilot Project coming to an end in December 2011. The project was designed to reduce the economic impact of wild preda-

tors on the cattle and sheep industries in BC. According to BCCA President Kevin Boon wolves are of utmost worry to ranchers and therefore, most of the money will go towards tackling them.

“We’re not out to eradicate them (wolves),” said Boon.

“But this is an area with a high concentration of cattle and this issue of predator control is rampant throughout the province.”

Boon said it’s easier for wolves to prey on livestock than deer posing a major problem for ranchers in the region.

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as a way to help ranchers through this transition period,” said Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. “It’s time for the government to step in and help out.”

Barnett assured this was a first step not a last step to an ongoing issue in rural British Columbia.

Boon said he was grateful for the funding.

“The money will go towards programs utilizing the expertise of those who know what they’re doing,” said Boon. “By no means is this a fix, but if used properly, $200,000 can be a big help.”

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Pioneer, Olive Mackenzie, does the privilege of cutting the quiltlike cake for the 150 Mile House celebrations Saturday, July 16.

Mackenzie has been living in 150 Mile House since 1915.

Outgoing First Nations role models Wacey Alphonse and Sherry Hance parade around the Williams Lake Secondary School gymnasium before the annual Role Model Recognition Ceremony 2011 began where Talia Baptiste and Damion Alphonse were crowned.

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Graduating students Quinn Abrahamse and Trisha James enjoy a view from the top as they parade down Proctor Street in June.

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Members of the Boys and Girls Club After School Program Tyson Lindsay, Brendan Haberlin and Kyle Haberlin wear the colour pink to take a stand against bullying. The three boys practiced anti bullying awareness all day in celebration of Pink Shirt Day, a nation-wide event promoting peace in February.

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Candace Wu Cariboo Advisor Local Rotarians along with education advocates and government officials have proved it.

What began with a simple idea has recently gained momentum blossoming into a nationwide movement for literacy.

On Tuesday morning May 31, the Honorable Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, joined hands with the community of Tl'esqox (Toosey) Band for the Opening Ceremonies of the Tl'esqox Library

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“It’s almost unbelievable,” said PresidentElect of the Rotary Club of Williams Lake Daybreak Shirley-Pat Gale, fighting back tears of happiness, euphoria and relief. “I feel so emotional I don’t even have words.”

The Rotarians dreamed of an inviting learning space filled with books, Internet access and inspiration. Finally, after countless hours and immeasurable efforts the facility is more than anyone could have imagined.

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Sam Ketcham Pool may have celebrated its 30th anniversary in February, but the celebration of being in the community for 30 years was short lived when the pool was shut down at the end of June.

On June 29, the pool was shut down without a firm re-opening date set to investigate and address water loss from the main tank.

The shut down meant that all scheduled swimming lessons were cancelled until further notice. Swimmers were left with the option of nearby lakes to swim in instead using the pool, and the pool missed out on their busiest time of the year.

The pool remained empty for all of July, and was set to reopen the first week of August, but due to further leaking the pool

An empty Sam Ketcham pool this past summer. remained closed until August 15.

After the Sam Ketcham Pool was reopened, the City and CRD Joint Committee was presented with the recap report from the City’s Director of

Community Services, Geoff Paynton. The report included all the information related to the repairs such as cost, which added up to just under $100,000.

Paynton also presented the Committee on

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three options regarding the future of the pool.

Ultimately, age was the reason for the pool’s troubles in 2011 and it has been determined that a plan for new pool must be started in 2012.

Cyclists and local politicians forge a partnership promoting mountain bike culture in Williams Lake.

New partnership rolls on At a meeting on May 24, Williams Lake City Council endorsed a Community Partnership Agreement with the Williams Lake Cycling Club, to work together to sustain vibrant, progressive and economic beneficial cycling initiatives in the city.

The new partnership will pursue initiatives such as developing various forms of signage promoting mountain bike tourism within the next two years; seeking to engage local businesses and tourism associations in activities that enhance local mountain bike infrastructure; seeking funding opportunities that support the growth and development of mountain bike infrastructure; continuing to collaborate on creating off-road linkages between the three major trail systems in the City; and sharing marketing material that enhances the collective effort to advance mountain biking as a economic driver in the City.

The club has recently launched www.ridethecariboo.ca to provide mountain bikers with maps, local business information, and travel planning tools to promote the city.

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A thrilled Anna Dell arrives at the Williams Lake airport after being crowned Miss Canada International.

A crowning achievement Courtney Taylor Cariboo Advisor Fresh off the plane on Tuesday afternoon was Anna Dell with grin from ear to ear, a sash across her chest, and a crown upon her head.

Our very own Anna Dell, Miss Canada International 2012.

“I am honoured to be successful, to represent my community, and now my country,” said a thrilled Anna Dell.

Dell just arrived home yesterday after the 10 day competition in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario.

“It was a busy, busy, busy 10 days, I think they wanted to see who was still smiling at the end,” said Dell. “I smiled the whole 10 days.”

Dell said the competition was extensive with lessons, tests, interviews, and group activities. “(The competition) was phenom-

enal, it was overwhelming, but very exciting,” said Dell Dell said the judges had a hard time coming to unanimous decision, and it took them am extra 45 minutes of deliberating.

“We started at 7:30, and I wasn’t crowned until close to midnight,” she said.

Dell thinks the judges picked her because she put her heart and soul into her campaign, and she thinks they know she will put her heart and soul into this next year.

“I want to say a huge thank you to the community, I could not have done it without the support,” said Dell.

Dell is in the city for a limited time, but hope a community meet and greet can be arranged so she can personally thank all her sponsors and supporters.

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New Prosperity gets new lease on life Angie Mindus Cariboo Advisor One of the biggest stories of the year came in August when the federal government announced it would allow Taseko Mines the opportunity to resubmit a new proposal for environmental review to mine gold and copper at Fish Lake.

The controversial proposal will be the second kick at the can for the company’s proposed mine, which has been fiercely opposed by the area’s Tsilhqot’in Nation and environmental groups due to its possible threat to the area’s salmon-bearing watershed and traditional way of life.

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced a review panel will complete a

new assessment based on a new proposal for New Prosperity by the end of 2012. The original plan, which the federal government turned down due to concerns of significant environmental impacts, called for the draining of Fish Lake. The New Prosperity proposal will apparently save the lake and use a smaller nearby one instead for a chemical waste tailings pond.

Local First Nations are still opposed to the project, stating they believe the area’s pristine water and wilderness will be permanently damaged by the large mine.

In November, members of the Xeni Gwet’in (Nemiah) Band blocked contractors for Taseko Mines from entering the site to

conduct preparatory work.

Both sides filed injunctions against one another, with the Tsilhqot’in Nation coming out on top with the judge ruling the province did not conduct meaningful consultation before issuing work permits to Taseko.

In December, political leaders from the Tsilhqot’in National Government hosted a public information session again voicing their concerns regarding New Prosperity, saying they want “open and honest” dialogue around the proposal. The leaders also said their opposition is an “environmental issue not a native versus non-native issue.”

The latest dust-ups promise to be just the beginning of what will be in store for 2012.

Blue sky for Smoke on the Water

Blue sky and no clouds as for the 2nd annual Smoke on the Water open water swim at Chimney Lake Sunday morning. Here are the results; first overall in the 750m swim was Olivia Therrien in 12:44, 1st in the 1500m was Geneva Gordon in 33:33 and 1st for the 3000m swimmers was Walter Rees with a time of 60:52.

Seventeen swimmers took to the cold water of Chimney Lake.

Four were returning from last year, Walter Rees, Maia Vitoratos, Abbi Taylor and Geneva Gordon and there were two swimmers from Quesnel, Olivia Therrien & Rachelle Ekeli, and one from 100 Mile House, Troy Monkman.

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Maia Vitoratos, 9, makes her way out of the chilly water after finishing 2nd in the 12 and under category in the 750-metre race. She was quick to strip the wet suit to warm up.

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Strong numbers were evident in the 2011 Williams Lake Terry Fox Run. The run has been held for more than three decades to raise money for cancer research.

Cook wins

Elation, excitement and a sense of relief buzzed through the crowd at Kerry Cook’s election camp Saturday night, November 19, 2011 as word of her mayoral win spread.

“This has been an emotional day. I couldn’t have done it without all of you,” a jubilant Cook told supports as she stood beside her husband of 25 years, Dan Cook.

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A family affair: Steffanie MacLean, her daughter Indie, Daniel, Meagan, Kerry and Dan Cook celebrate their re-election victory Saturday night, November 19, 2011

Adam Khong of Platform Properties, Scott Nelson, Walt Cobb, Coun.

Sue Zacharias, Mayor Kerry Cook, Coun. Laurie Walters, Kyle Shury of Platform Properties, Pioneer Family Land Partnership’s Andre Chevigny, True Consulting’s Chad Beaulieu, and Spruce Lee Construction’s Bob Neufeld celebrated Platform Properties announcement that construction will soon start at the Prosperity ridge site to bring in 10,000 square feet of retail space last Wednesday morning.

Youth and wisdom find common ground Courtney Taylor Cariboo Advisor Mr. Dickens’ Grade 6/7 class is learning all about elderly people in the community in the best way possible this month -- full immersion.

The students have set up class in the basement of the Williams Lake Seniors Village and will be there for the next five weeks immersing themselves in the culture of the residents who live there and making new friends along the way.

The idea came from a small school in Coldwater, B.C. in the Vernon School District where teacher Sharon MacKenzie started the program with her class in 2000. She now runs the i2i Intergenerational Society full-time.

“The context (of the i2i program) is not just about having school in a seniors centre, the purpose is the interconnecting of the two generations,” says Mackenzie.

After only four days, the students at the Senior Village have nothing but good things to say and

Seniors, Verna Dennis, and Paul Zorsenone listen intently while Brett Downey explains how his DS game system works during the technology day Mr. Dickens grade 6/7 class had at the Williams Lake Seniors Village as part of their immersion program going on for the month of October. many of them say they expect to be friends with their senior buddies long after the program is over.

“I thought it was pretty cool that we were going to be meeting and interacting with older

people,” says Kianna Hasselhan.

The seniors have also been adjusting well to the kids this past week and all had smiles on their faces as the students “taught” them about their tech toys such as

iPods, cell phones, and DS game systems.

“It’s been kinda fun,” says Alice Marchuk of the students being around. Her and Jean Baehr both notice the students are more outgoing than they recall

being at that age. They also mentioned how a couple of the boys taught them how to play pool the day before.

Of course there are some difficulties and obstacles to get by, such as scheduling and the

stereotypes that seniors have of youth, and youth of seniors, but according to Mackenzie and Dickens those things are minor and the benefits of the program far outweigh the obstacles.

Also, seeing past stereotypes is all part of the immersion.

“There is tremendous value in the program,” says Dickens, whose class is only the second of its kind in North America to take part in the program. “The kids will come out of (the Seniors Village) with more learning and more of an education because they are having fun learning.”

This past summer, it was Elaine Write, activity director at the Village who got the ball rolling by contacting Mackenzie and expressed an interest in her program.

Mr. Grace, the principal at Cataline Elementary was top on their list to contact because of the close proximity of the school to the Seniors Village.

He was on board, and directed them to Steve Dickens who was on

board as well. After a meeting with Mackenzie and all involved, the details were sorted out and on October 6th Dickens and his class moved in.

Mackenzie’s program is all about mixing generations and breaking down the walls of ageism in society.

According to Mackenzie there are three aspects to the program, which include linking the curriculum to the seniors, volunteering, and connecting with the seniors on a one-on-one basis.

MacKenzie says they are close to having a university conduct a study to determine what benefits come from the program for all involved, but mainly on the seniors. She already feels that there are many positive effects on the seniors’ health by having the youth around everyday with this programDickens says it has been great so far and having Mackenzie personally on-hand this past week has been great to help with any problems.

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YEAR IN REVIEW – DECEMBER

Operation Red Nose success It was another successful December for Operation Red Nose according to Dave Dickson.

He said the final numbers aren’t in yet, but well over 4000 km were driven throughout the December campaign.

Dickson said over 250 rides were given to over 500 people through out the holiday season, which finished with New Years Eve. “Over $7000 is going to be donated to local non profit organizations as a result of this years campaign,” said Dickson.

MacLeod to carry Hansen medal The Rick Hansen End of Day Celebration Committee announced that Horsefly resident Bruce MacLeod has been chosen as the Final Community Medal Bearer.

Mr. MacLeod will carry the medal to the stage during the End of Day Celebration when the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay arrives in Williams Lake March 25th, 2012.

“Bruce MacLeod is a dedicated volunteer in his community of Horsefly,” said Councillor Surinderpal Rathor.

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What’s the Scoop! your guide to what’s going on in Williams Lake

To place your non-profit event listing you are invited to email no later than Thursday for the following week’s edition of the Cariboo Advisor reporter@caribooadvisor.com Main Stream Square and Round dancing Thursday evenings 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the CDC for a $4 fee. Call nick at 250-392-2432 or Marie at 250-3925360 for information or to register.

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To advertise your organisation in this space call Kathy 250 398-5516 Sunday Morning Service at 10:00am KidsStreet at 10:30am Ages 2-11 Lead Pastor: Corwin Smid Youth Pastor: Steve Pederson

Cariboo Bethel Church Sunday Worship 10:00am

mation contact Yvonne at 250-398-2354.

Williams Lake’s Dry Grad Committee meets every Thursday at the former Gladie’s Fashions (beside the Bank of Montreal).

They will meet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. until June 7, 2012 and are currently looking volunteers to help with decorating. The committee is open to all ideas and input. For more information contact Sylvie at 250-3922619.

The Station House Gallery will be offering after-school art classes beginning the first week of January. The classes will run Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with two classes each day. The first class is from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm and the second is from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Classes will be taught by instructor Rachel Walker, and topics will be exploration of color, light, and shadow, and how to “see” like an artist.

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The Studio Theatre has a cast and is now in rehearsal for its next show, The Clumsy Custard Horror Show and Ice Cream Clone Review.

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The Studio Theatre is in need of a few sewers to help with costume construction. Check the Studio Theatre’s website at wlstudiotheatre.com for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 – Financial Literacy event.

A Focus on Financial Literacy special event will be held at the Williams Lake Library starting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 17. The event is an introduction to a series of free financial literacy workshops that will be offered in the lakecity between February and June. Participation is limited to 20 people per workshop and pre-

registration is required.

For more information contact Kirsten Stark, the city’s financial literacy project coordinator at kirsten2caribooliteracy.com or leave a message at 250-392-8161.

Maranatha Christian School presents a Scrapbooking Getaway - Friday Jan. 20 from 5:00pm-11:00pm Saturday, Jan, 21 from 9:00am-11:00pm includes lunch and dinner - tickets at Creative Accents and the school - more info 250-3924995.

Pottery Classes – Pottery Classes will be starting Jan. 25 and will run until Feb. 29 on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m.

Registration is at the Station House Gallery.

For more information call Christie at 250398-2055.

Williams Lake over 40 Activity Club - 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. For more information contact Heather at dentine@yahoo.ca

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL When a terrorist bombing destroys the Kremlin while IMG agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is carrying out a mission in Moscow, the IMF is implicated and shut down. The Russian government calls the attack “an undeclared act of war,” which prompts the United States government to put in place a black operation called “Ghost Protocol.”

Hunt and his rogue new team (Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton and Simon Pegg) go undercover to locate who is connected to the Moscow bombing in an effort to clear the organization’s name.

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Time Out with the Advisor ACROSS 1. Door feature 5. Christian Science founder 9. New moon, e.g.

14. Control freak 15. Achy 16. Horse opera 17. Aroma 18. Checked item 19. Contemptuous look 20. Energy converters (2 wds) 23. Bridge play (pl.)

24. Map line 28. “Give it ___!” (2 wds) 29. Big ___ Conference 31. French Sudan, today 32. Lawn mower’s path 35. Sits tight 37. End 38. Hit by thunderstorm’s electrical discharge (2 wds) 41. “Is that ___?”

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43. Like some buckets 44. Clickable image 46. ___ bit 47. “Wheel of Fortune” buy (2 wds) 48. Not at all 50. Makes right 53. January 1 to December 31 (2 wds) 57. Strikes with beak 60. Cameron ___, actress 61. Plunge headrst 62. Fits 63. #1 spot 64. Battery contents 65. Regretful 66. Bungle, with “up” 67. Cravings

DOWN 1. Comprehend 2. Low point 3. Kind of layer 4. Robin’s tidying spot 5. Former Portugese monetary unit 6. Opportunities, so to speak 7. Blah 8. Abominable Snowman 9. Presents, as a threat 10. Two-wheeled covered carriage 11. Absorbed, as a cost 12. “Comprende?”

13. “To ___ is human ...”

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32. Assassinated 33. Ham radio response 34. Burning 35. Dwell 36. Habitual drug user 39. Handrail support 40. Time of nancial need (2 wds) 45. Neigh softly 47. Blows away 49. Flip, in a way 50. Monroe’s successor

HOROSCOPE Listen to the problems of others and offer suggestions where possible. Get rich quick schemes will not be successful. You are best to ask questions if you aren’t certain about issues that are confronting you. Sports, physical fitness programs, exercise in general will make you feel better and show some pretty quick results. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Your flair for dramatic appeal will unleash itself at social functions. Family trips or projects should be on your mind.

You need to pamper yourself for a change. Arguments could prevail. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

You will want to complain about the in justice that is going on, Disruptions may set you back, but you’re strong, and in the end the choices you make will be favorable. Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. You can make personal changes that will enhance your appearance and bring about greater social activity. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Be aware that minor accidents or injury may prevail if you are preoccupied. Your courage and willpower will enable you to get rid of destructive habits as well. Go on business trips if at all possible. Don’t even bother trying to get their approval on the things you want to do. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

51. Prepare for winter takeoff 52. Small spreading juniper bush 54. ___ cheese 55. “Good going!”

56. 1990 World Series champs 57. ___ de deux 58. “I” problem 59. Blackguard

Last Week’s Answers

Your ability to put things together will be appreciated by your comrades. You can expect to experience delays or additional red tape if you deal with institutions. You’ll communicate easily and develop new friendships. Most partner problems are a result of both people not living up to their promises. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

A seafood dip sure to delight I liked the Christmas season because of the good food and a new recipes I now have in my collection.

Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres abound during the Christmas and New Years Eve celebrations. It is not difficult, when out at a friends place, to nibble away at some very tasty food.

Scrumptious food treats over the holidays were very tasty, however they did tend to put on a little weight, right around the middle part of my short frame.

I’m sure that the butter tarts from Linda Goodrich did not contain any calories... well, that’s what she told me,

Later in the week your boss will pat you on the back for a job well done. Shopping could cost more than you bargained for. You need to get out and be an observer. Be sure to keep communication open with those you live with. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Weigh the pros and cons and make a decision that will change the conditions you’ve been living under. Emotional matters may not be easy for you to handle. Try not to argue about trivial matters. Pleasure trips should be on your agenda. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Your tendency to dramatize may be a little much for your partner to take constantly. Catch up on correspondence. Don’t let others bully you into agreeing with them. Don’t hesitate to come right out and ask for the pertinent information. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

You may have difficulties at an emotional level with mates.

You may have a problem at work with a female coworker. Your high energy and discipline will enable you to complete any seemingly insurmountable tasks. Cutbacks at work will be a cause for worry. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

so I thought if I just ate three in a row, it would not be too bad for the waist line.

Gravy is one of the treats that goes so nice with mashed potatoes and turkey dressing and it also does not contain any calories. That’s what I tell myself, when I see my dish is awash with wonderful tasting gravy.

Madge and her family have been using this dish for many Christmases and occasions where appetizers are the treat of the day.

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Have a great cooking year in 2012 folks.

May you enjoy Gooood Health for the year.

Pleasure trips will be most enjoyable if you take them with that special person in your life. You should feel a little more stable about your position; however, don’t be surprised if a job offer comes your way. Don’t let others make you feel guilty or insecure. You should look into a healthier diet. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Don’t use the interstate as a racetrack. Changes in your domestic scene are apparent. Make residential changes that will lift your spirits. You need some rest. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Try not to get into disputes that will lead to estrangement’s.

Your questions will help you ferret out secret information.

Social events will lead to a strong and stable relationship.

Reevaluate your situation. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

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The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary holds their monthly meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month @7pm in the Board Room, main Àoor. New members welcome

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1976 Atco Sierra 24x56 3 Bdrm. 2 bath. Incl. pinched /delivery. Williams Lake MHP. List Price: $34,400.00 Please call for details:

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Sony Bravia DVD Home Theatre system. Like new. $400 OBO. (250)392-2483

“Grieving Together” support group for persons experiencing bereavement. Call the Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society 250-3925430 for more info The Alzheimer Resource Centre offers a lending library of Books & Videos with information on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia. The Alzheimer Resource Centre is located in the Seniors Activity Centre. Of¿ce hours are Tues and Thurs. 1pm to 3pm. Call 250-305-0573 or 250-3925337 for more info The Red Cross Health Equipment Loans Program is located at Deni House 250398-6803 Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 10 - 11:30am Tues 1-2:30pm.

Narcotics Anonymous. Want to quit drugs or affected by someone’s drug use? Meetings at Health Centre 555 Cedar.

Mon & Fri 7;30PM. Local # 250-791-5287 & Kamloops Help Line 250-320-5032 The Water Wise Program of the CCCS is looking for individuals & groups who are quali¿ed to help educate the public on local and global water situations. Call 250-3987929, email waterwise@ccconserv.org or visit their website for more info.

Over Eaters Anonymous.

Mondays at 5:30 @ Deni House board room. Phone Pat 250-392-7145 or Peggy 250392-5398 TOPS BC 4145 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursdays from 8:45am-10am across from Safeway. Contact Ada at 250-398-5757 or Corinne at 250-392-4772

Cariboo Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Volunteer knitters are required to knit baby items (receiving blankets, sweater sets) to be sold at Auxiliary Gift Shop. Yarn can be supplied. If you are interested please drop into the Gift shop or call Christina Ford at 250989-4361.All pro¿ts go directly into purchasing hospital needs. .

Dec 02 Ticket #382 Tom Pinette $100. Dec 09 Ticket #376 Ed Preper $100. Dec 16 Ticket #040 Ron Regush $100. Dec 23 Ticket #191 Shelley Breckenridge $500.Dec 30 Ticket #326 Tom Bingham $100 The 2012 Club 400 tickets are on sale now. Price is $52 which enters you in the draws.

3 prizes of $500 and 49 prizes of $52, plus you get dinner/ dance/casino night held on May 26/12 at the Curling Rink. Contact any Lions Club member for a ticket, or contact us through our website, www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ williamslakebc Fundraising for dry grad 2012 has begun. There are deVry poinsettias, Purdy’s Chocolates and Save-On Gift card order sheets in Columneetza and Williams Lake Secondary Schools, as well as deVry in Maranatha. Any of the students interested in selling Party Lite candles, % to go to Dry Grad, please get in touch with Cary at 250-3988802, incentive prizes for all sales. Dry Grad is in need of volunteers for different functions, come out and join the team. We need student help!

Come and make a difference in your community! Volunteering at the Williams Lake Seniors Village is very rewarding and time well spent. We are looking for volunteers to help with various recreation programs, talented musicians, and those wanting to spend one-on-one time with residents. There are many opportunities available for all ages.

Guaranteed fun!! Please call Irene at 250-305-3314.

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