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A snapshot of Williams Lake in the 1800s H

ello readers. I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Barry Sale, and I have been living in the Williams Lake area since 1969. Now retired, I was an administrator and teacher for School District 27 for years than 35 years. My university training was in science and math, but over the years, I developed a strong interest in the history of this area, and I have led several historical tours for the Williams Lake Elder College. This will be my first attempt at a newspaper column, and the information therein

comes from personal readings, library and museum research, and interviews with several of the many characters who have lived in the area much longer than I. I hope that you enjoy the stories that are to come. Let’s begin with some history about Williams Lake. Did you know that the present Williams Lake is actually the second one? The first one was situated where the pres-

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ent day “Dairy fields” are located, behind the West Fraser and Jackpine mill sites. Further to the southeast, towards where the Williams Lake Senior’s Village is today, there was a substantial Shuswap settlement known as Columneetza village. Columneetza is an Athapascan word which means “meeting place of the noble people.” The lake we now call Williams Lake was also known, and shown on earlier maps, as Lake Columneetza. The village housed up to 500 people in the late fall through the late spring. The water for the village came from a small creek which had (and still has) its source in the small spring-fed Reservoir Lakes in Pine Valley. This creek still flows through the area today, and you can see where it crosses MacKenzie Avenue, just to the town side of the Green Acres Mobile Home Park. From the 1820’s the fur trade was

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active in the Cariboo and Chilcotin areas. A Hudson’s Bay Company fur brigade trail from Fort Alexandria to Fort Thompson (Kamloops) passed through the area close to Columneetza Village. In 1842, a Roman Catholic priest, Father Modeste Demers, came to the area, travelling up with Peter Skene Ogden and the fur traders. In the fall of that year, he built a small log church (one of the first Christian churches constructed in the B.C. Interior) close to the village and began mission work with the native peoples. The village chief at the time was Hesemaist, who was also known as William Atnah by the HBC traders, or Chief William. The log church became a familiar landmark for the fur traders, and the little creek which ran through the area became known as Missioner Creek. Not much has changed for almost two decades. The whites and the natives got along very well together, trading and sharing cultures, but in 1859 everything changed. Gold was discovered on the Horsefly River, and the great Cariboo

Gold Rush was on. In 1859, a shrewd businessman, Thomas Davidson arrived at the Columneetza village. He asked permission of Chief William to build a farm house and some outbuildings. Davidson had been a moderately successful placer miner at Goldstream, near Victoria, and had come to the area to plant crops and to raise beef to sell to the mining towns which were springing up all through the goldfields to the northeast. He was a real visionary, and he knew there was money to be made “mining the miners.” That first year, Davidson’s farm which was called the Missioner or Mission Ranch, harvested 80,000 pounds of potatoes, which he sold for 13 cents per pound for an incredible return of $10,400. He also brought in liquor by pack train, offered gambling in the form of poker, monte, and billiards, and set up a store. He built a stopping house where travellers on their way to and from the goldfields could get a bed, a meal and other amenities. Next Month: Boom and Bust for Williams Lake.

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Indo Canadian families drawn to the Coast to retire Angie Mindus Smart 55 Plus For years now Williams Lake has enjoy the wealth of cultural diversity Indo Canadian immigrants have brought to the area since moving here for well paying sawmill jobs in 1970s. Fast forward a generation however, and what we see happening is job loss in the forest industry and adult children who leave their communities for secondary school and the city life, and often don’t return. Longtime Williams Lake residents Jasvir and Puran Bhogal find themselves in just such a position, with Jasvir (nicknamed Neena by friends) especially feeling a pull to be with her grandchildren at the coast, as the two near

retirement. “When I leave them, I cry and don’t want to come home,” said Jasvir. “I want to go (be with them) as soon as possible.” The couple’s path to Williams Lake began in Northern India many years ago, where Jasvir and Puran were born and raised in separate Punjabi villages only six or seven kilometres apart. As a young man, Puran left India to live in Uganda, Africa where his father lived, however became a refugee in 1972 when President Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of the country’s Indian and Pakistani minority, giving them 90 days to leave. Puran said he was offered refugee status in Canada, and took it, as

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livinG lEGEnD liBBy ABBOt Angie Mindus SMART 55 If you’ve ever had the chance to explore the area with our covergirl Libby Abbot, you should consider yourself lucky. 83 years young, Abbot is an avid outdoor explorer with a wealth of knowledge of the Cariboo Chilcotin’s history and that of it s unique flora and fauna. Abbot considers the forest her sanctuary and revels in finding antlers, arrowheads and even the smallest of gecko skeletons on the forest floor. Abbot is equally as passionate about water, and kayaks the circumference of Williams Lake on any given day and is guaranteed to be the first person swimming the lake in the spring and the last to get out in the fall, typically swimming daily from early May until October, noting the cold water is good for her circulation.

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business from her home. But now that Puran is nearing retirement from his job as a lumber grader (working through the years for Jacobson Brothers, Riverside, Tolko and Lakeview) it’s time for the to look forward to retirement, but likely away from Williams Lake. “We’re not sure where we’ll go yet.”

They say there are many other Indo Canadian Williams Lake families who have gone before them, some retiring only blocks apart from one another in Surrey. And though they both say they won’t miss the snow, they will certainly miss Williams Lake when the time comes.

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Puran and Jasvir Bhogal look forward to being with their grandchildren in their upcoming retirement. he had a friend from his village living in Williams Lake and working at the sawmill. Puran settled in Victoria from 1974 - 1978 working as a draftsman and taking courses. In the meantime, in 1976, Puran also returned to India where his family arranged for him to marry Jasvir, his wife of 37 years. Jasvir said she “already knew” Puran when she married him, because her family knew his family and friends and deemed the two a good match. “Love is blind. The honeymoon doesn’t last forever,” Puran explains

of the beauty of a successful arranged marriage. “Our love starts with understanding. It takes a lifetime to get to know someone.” The couple raised two sons together in Williams Lake; Jiwan and Amman. Jiwan now lives in Maple Ridge, is married with children and is a denturist while Amman is continuing his studies. They said their sons, like all Canadians, have chosen and will chose their own spouses. “They have taken their marriage (choice) into their own hands,” said their father. “The world is changing and

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you can’t stop it. It’s okay.” Jasvir and Puran said it was good to raise their children in a small community like Williams Lake, where their children were kept busy in sports. “It takes a village to raise a child, it’s true. The kids don’t get lost here,” said Puran. Jasvir adds that Williams Lake youth are, “full of manners.” With her children gone, Jasvir works at Walmart and also runs her own esthetician

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Win Gooding Smart 55 Plus Now that the days are gradually getting noticeably longer, we can start looking forward to enjoy spending more time outdoors. I found the health talks relating to aging that were held at the Senior Centre in February to be excellent. The various issues were covered by local health care personnel and offered at no cost. A big thank you to all of them. The Old Age Pensioners

Branch 93 held their election of officers at the February monthly meeting. The newly elected directors are President Lynda Wilson, Treasurer Kae Stafford, Secretary Toni Smith, 2nd Vice President Audrie Pacholczyk and Joyce McCann as hostess. Regional director Phil Rivet did the installation. Congratulations to all. The B. C. O. A.P. O. convention this year will be cOntinuED On PAGE 5

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held in Princeton/ Similkameen from June 11-14. Resolutions for the convention must be in by the March 15 meeting at the Senior Centre. If you have

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make any changes., The O.A.P.O. Branch 93 will hold their annual Shamrock luncheon, bake and craft sale tables on March 17th at the Senior Centre from

11:30am to 1pm. Donations for the bake table are gratefully accepted. The raffle ticket prizes will be drawn at 1pm. Everyone is welcome to attend so

bring a friend. The Pot Luck supper for Seniors will be held on Friday, March 29 at 5:30pm at the Seniors Centre. Please bring a friend and your favorite casserole, salad

or dessert, This supper is a great way to meet some new friends. Hope you can make it and enjoy a great meal. The next O.A.P.O. Branch 93 monthly meeting is on March

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tions. The Marketing & Community Relations Consultant at any senior’s community should be able to answer any questions and inform you of costs. Active minds and bodies are healthier. We are only as old as we feel. Look for a vibrant, active community. FiRst DEtERMinE WhAt yOuR nEEDs ARE: Independent Living is for seniors who are completely independent, still like to do some cooking. Drive, golf, walk, but desire a place that will provide services, such as a

dinning room, lounge, staff on site, stimulating activities and recreational opportunities. Assisted Living is for seniors who wish to remain independent, but don’t wish to cook any more; they can still drive and walk. They wish to participate in activities, but they wish for more security and more services, including access to care when

needed. Residential Care is for seniors who really need the 24 hour assistance. They may have difficulty walking, or may be having a difficult time making decisions or remembering things. They need to have their meals and snacks provided, but still yearn for dignity to maintain their quality of life.

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Once you’ve established the kind of care you need, you can research on line, in senior’s directories and find out what is available in your community. Make a list and start visiting the different facilities. Make your choices based on feel. You will know when you’ve found the community that fits your needs by the feel of it. Look for activity in the common rooms, a light, bright, vibrant atmosphere. Speak to the residents at the communities you visit and find out how they like it there. If you wish to remain in the same facility for the remainder of your life, look for a facility that has a continuum or campus of care. Then if you or your spouse need more care later in life, that will be available to you without moving to a new community. REMEMBER tO: -Ask lots of questions -Talk to the residents -Go with your feelings Living in a retirement community can rapidly increase the health and quality of life of a senior. With social stimulation, physical activities and assistance where needed, living in such a community can open new doors to adventure and friendships.

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A day at the salon

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FEElinG PREtty is iMPORtAnt FOR WOMEn At EvERy AGE

Marg Blair enjoys her regular day at the salon with hairstylist Amanda Buckmaster.

Country Cottage Hair Styling owner Claudia Schlam and longtime customer Astrid Matthews during Astrid's weekly hair appointment last Friday.

Margaret Hansen enjoys a coffee and a visit with the girls every Friday.

t doesn’t matter the age, a girl always feels her best when she’s looking her best -- just ask the ladies who meet every Friday at The Country Cottage Hair Styling. For the past twenty years or more, owner Claudia Schalm makes the coffee and turns up the old country classics once a week to greet senior clients at her quaint salon on Barnard Street. “It’s my favourite day -- it’s so fun,” says Claudia, who explains that Fridays just seemed to naturally evolve into Senior’s Day with longtime hairdresser Ziggy, whose now retired. “I love to see them all every week.” Astrid Matthews, who turns 83 in September, says she’s been coming to Claudia’s shop to have her hair done every Friday ever since 1991. Her husband Merv usually drops her off, then picks her up when she’s done and the two go out for a lunch date together. “It’s important that you keep yourself up. I love getting my hair done -- I never miss. I enjoy being with the girls, they’re so nice,” Astrid says, of Claudia and her hairdressers Angel Barkhouse, herself 68, and Amanda Buckmaster. The kindness and respect Astrid referred to was on full display at the shop Seniors’ Drop-Ins Every Tuesday 1-3pm $10 - 3 Games

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last week, as Claudia gently took Astrid’s hand and guided her from the sink to the counter as the other hairdressers pampered their clients, such as sharp-dresser regular Marg Blair. Marg has a degenerative eye disease which impairs her vision but she doesn’t let that slow her down from treating herself to a wash and a style and a visit with the girls every week. “As long as I can get here I’ll come,” says Marg, who takes the Go Bus or a taxi. “It’s just nice to get out and see people and have a visit.” With a heavy, wet snowfall hampering driving conditions that day, Margaret Hansen, 77, sits contently sipping her coffee, taking in the ambiance at the salon with her own hair freshly done. When asked about the weather slowing down her plans to come to town that day, Margaret just smiles and says she drives an SUV. “It’s got four wheel drive, its supposed to go through the snow.” Margaret has lived in Williams Lake for

50 years and says she enjoys the camaraderie at Country Cottage. “I get to meet all the girls, and the coffee is free,” she says.

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Spring 2013 Special UP TO $1000 OFF PER PAIR OF SELECTED IN-STOCK MODELS OF HEARING AIDS • Includes a complete hearing test and counseling • Start-up supplies • Basic remote • 3 years factory warranty Call to book your appointment today - 250-392-2922 We stock a large selection of ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES including: • Amplified phones – corded and cordless • Specialized answering machines • Radio alarm clocks • Fire alarms Noise protection always in stock includes: • High impact and hunters muffs

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Returning to the workforce after retirement

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than expected. There are many things to consider before exiting the workforce. While some older Canadians are planning to fully embrace the life retirement brings, there are others who find a complete break from work more difficult or no longer have the savings they anticipated. For them, scaling back hours or working part-time are viable options. And in some cases, it is not always about the money. According to Statistics Canada, onefifth of retired individuals had completed paid

work after their retirement. More than half of the people surveyed cited reasons other than financial for returning to the work force. Some said they did not like retirement, while others enjoyed the rewards

of working. And retirees going back to work do not always return to their previous vocations, but instead look for new challenges for their skills. Retirees returning to the workforce do often face tax implications. Depending on your existing pension, earning additional income may mean a reduction of government income. It is important to investigate your tax situation before you start a new job. CPP rules have recently changed to reflect the fact more

older Canadians are working past the age of 65. Under the old rules, people between 60 and 65 who wanted to start receiving retirement pension early had to stop working for at least two months. If they subsequently went back to work, they did not have to resume contributing to the plan. Now people no longer need to stop working in order to receive retirement pension. However, if they do continue to work while receiving pension, they will have to continue making contributions, which will increase their monthly entitlement. Under the old system, if you decided

to take CPP at 70, your pension was 30 per cent more than it would have been if you took it at age 65. Under the new rules, that same delay will give you a 42 per cent increase. If you have an employer pension plan, there may be restrictions on work after retirement in the collective agreement. Again, check your situation before taking a new job. Your tax situation may be helped if you are able to take advantage of the pension income splitting option. This allows eligible pension income to be split with a spouse or commonlaw partner to help lower your tax payable.

Canadians are planning to delay retirement According to recent Statistics Canada numbers, a 50-year-old worker in 2008 expected to stay in the labour force about 3.5 years longer than the same worker in the mid1990s. But this does not mean we will enjoy fewer retirement years. In 2008, a 50-year-old man could expect to spend 48 per cent of his remaining years in retirement, compared to 45 per cent in 1977. This is because we are living a little longer. The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is designed to replace about 25 per cent of your average pre-retirement employment earnings, up to a maximum amount. Changes in 2012 will

make CPP a little more flexible. Previously, CPP increased retirement pension by 0.5 per cent for each month you delayed the benefit after age 65. So, if you decided to take CPP at 70, your pension was 30 per cent more than it would have been if you took it at age 65. Under the new rules, that same delay will give you a 42 per cent increase. If you are between 65 and 70, still working and receiving CPP retirement pension, you will have the option of opting out of CPP contributions. Any additional contributions will increase your monthly benefit. Statistics Canada also examined changes

to the numbers of hours worked. The growth in the 55-and-over population has increased annual hours by 87 per cent between 1997 and 2010. That means the trend towards delayed retirement has resulted in significant positive impact on annual hours worked and shows that the 50-plus population is a strong part of the Canadian labour market. Under the old rules, people between 60 and 65 who wanted to start receiving retirement pension early had to stop working for at least two months. If they subsequently went back to work, they did not have to resume contributing to the plan. This will change. People

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now no longer need to stop working in order to receive retirement pension. However, if they do continue to work while receiving pension, they will have to continue making contributions. The additional contributions will increase CPP benefits as part of the new Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB). Also, benefits are reduced if you decide to take CPP early. Under the old system, if you retired at age 60, your pension amount was 30 per cent less than if you had waited five years. Starting in 2012, the system will gradually change and the reduction will move from 0.5 to 0.6 per cent per month. It doesn’t sound like much but it means, at 60, your pension would be reduced by 36 per cent, rather than the previous 30. Those out of the workforce for a number of years will also benefit under the new system. Now you can drop up to 7.5 years of zero or low income earning

years from your benefit calculation. So, if you were a stay-at-home mom, family caregiver or you travelled for a period of time, those years can be ignored, resulting in a few extra dollars of CPP. If you started receiving benefits before December 31, 2010, you do not need to worry about these changes as long as you stay retired. But, if you are looking at early retirement, you may want to revise your calculations based on the new numbers. These article provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore, no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this bulletin can be accepted by H&R Block Canada, Inc.

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Prevention is the key to hearing all the sweet sounds in life

elicopter and fixed wing pilot Ron Beasley estimates he has struggled with hearing loss for about the last twenty years of his life. At a recent appointment with hearing instrument specialist Lindsay Satchell, Beasley, 66, said he was just always “too

busy” with life to deal with the problem. But since retiring last year, he did find the time to see Satchell recently and was given hearing aids that have greatly improved his hearing, and his life. “At least I can hear now,” he said at a recent appointment. According to Satchell, Beasley’s expe-

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Retired helicopter pilot Ron Beasley gets a check up from Lindsay Satchell at her Woodland Tinnitus and Hearing Clinic. Beasley is adjusting to being able to hear again with the help of hearing aids after living with hearing loss for about twenty years.

rience is a common one. Satchell says many people put off or avoid getting their hearing tested when they start to experience loss, for many reasons. “People tell me they were too busy to get checked, or they are embarrassed by hearing loss and there's no need to be,” says Satchell. “Someone with hearing loss is not alone, but they often feel lonely – it's really sad how hearing loss affects a person's whole life.” Satchell knows that all too well, having been inspired to go into her career 18 years ago after her mother, then 53, went to bed one night and woke up with spontaneous hearing loss. “It's the worst,” Satchell says of Idiopathic hearing loss, which can occur at any age for no apparent reason. “A lot of people struggle with thoughts of suicide because it's so traumatic. They are always grieving the loss of their hearing. It's very hard to deal with.” Satchell said in our area, the loudness of logging and mining can take its toll on workers who don’t use proper ear protection, with

Tinnitus affects quality of life What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is commonly described as ringing in the ear(s) or head and is often perceived as a roaring, hissing, chirping or whistling. It is a perception of sound when no external sound is audible. The perceived loudness varies from person to person ringing from very quiet to very loud. It is estimated that 20% of the population suffers from tinnitus. Tinnitus can affect both males and females some people with a normal hearing threshold may experience tinnitus. What are the causes of Tinnitus? Tinnitus is believed to be initiated from auditory cortical regions of the brain – not the inner ear – but origins are still uncertain. Causes are

varied and sometimes unknown. Sources associated with tinnitus include loud noise. Excessive wax build up in the canal can also increase the intensity of tinnitus. Tot-toxic medications may also be a factor. Trauma to the head and neck region, facial abnormalities and jaw movement may also induce tinnitus. Stress levels and lack of sleep also affect tinnitus. Are there any known cures for Tinnitus? There are no cures for tinnitus. No approved medications for permanent elimination of tinnitus are available. There are several factors that are known to intensify the condition of tinnitus including: Alcohol, Cigarettes, Caffeine, Aspirin, Stress and fatigue, Exposure to

loud noises, Food with excessive amounts of sugar and salt. Are there any treatments for tinnitus? Neutral “cover-up” sounds such as soft music or a fan decrease the perception of tinnitus in quiet situation such as when trying to have a restful night’s sleep. Tinnitus retraining therapy, stress management and relaxation techniques all help reduces the effects of tinnitus. Do hearing aids help overcome tinnitus? Many hearing aid wearers report that their tinnitus becomes less noticeable when using hearing aid devices. Hearing aids help increase the amount of sound you want to hear while reducing effects of tinnitus.

about 70 per cent of irreversible hearing loss attributed to noise. Everyday household items can damage hearing over time as well, such as blenders, vacuums and lawnmowers. “If you think you have hearing loss, get it checked,” said Satchell, who recommends a person 65 years of age and older get their hearing checked every second year. “And don't be afraid to tell people you love. That's the best tool of all.”

Satchell is conducting a free seminar March 9 at the Senior's Activity Centre. She encourages anyone experiencing hearing loss and their family to attend. At her seminars Satchell puts hearing protection on family members and then speaks to them, so they can experience what their family members feels every day. “That alone really opens people's eyes like you wouldn't believe – education really is the

key.” Satchell said to communicate with someone experiencing hearing loss, you should speak

slowly and to a person’s face -- yelling or speaking from far away only exacerbates the problem.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE CARIBOO CHILCOTIN

The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary holds their monthly meetings the 2nd Wednesday of every month @7pm in the Board Room, main floor. New members welcome “Grieving Together” support group for persons experiencing bereavement. Call the Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society 250-392-5430 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. Office hours are Tues and Thurs. 1pm to 3pm. Call 250-3050573 or 250-392-5337 for more info The Red Cross Health Equipment Loans Program is located at Deni House 250-398-6803 Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 10 - 11:30am Tues 1-2:30pm. Red Cross will require a referral for all loans. Narcotics Anonymous. Want to quit drugs or affected by someone’s drug use? Meetings at Health Centre 555 Cedar. Mon & Fri 7;30PM. Local # 250791-5287 & Kamloops Help Line 250-320-5032 Overeaters Anonymous. Mondays at 5:30 @ Deni House board room. Phone Pat 250-392-7145 or Peggy 250-392-5398 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 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 info.

The Caribou Brain Injury Society provides weekly support groups and one-toone support for survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). If you or someone you know has suffered an ABI, please phone 250-392-7772 to get more and info and support Co-Dependence Anonymous - a 12 Step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Mondays 6:30 Deni House Sunshine room. For more info 250-392-7394 Family History Center. New hours: Wed. 6-8pm, Thurs. 12-3pm. Otherwise please call for appointment 24 hours in advance. Phyllis 250-392-9472, Howard 250-392-1813 NAR-ANON Family Group. Are you affected by someone else’s drug addiction? 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. Meetings in Williams Lake Wednesdays 6-7pm, New Location: Sunshine Meeting Room - Deni House. For more info call Trish 250-398-2673 For anyone who missed ordering their reflective address sign this year and are interested in purchasing one please contact me by email at eleanor@donker.ca or phone 250-620-0503.

O.A.P.O. Br. #93 Shamrock Luncheon, Bak Sale & Craft Table. Sunday, March 17th at 11:30am to 1pm. Menu: Ham, Scallop potato, salad, veggies, dessert, tea or coffee $6. Raffle draw at 1pm. Everyone welcome.

Alliance Church

Services Sunday 10:30am

Sunday School for Children’s Preschool and Grades, Nursery Available. Blended Worship Style.

Chris Harder 250-392-4280

Evangelical Free Church

Sunday Worship 10am Sermon 10:30am

1100-11th Ave. N. Williams Lake

250-392-2843

Sunday Morning Service at 10am KidsStreet at 10:30am Ages 2-11 Lead Pastor: Corwin Smid Youth Pastor: Steve Pederson

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St. Andrews United Church 1000 Huckvale Place (just off Midnight)

SERVICES AT 10am SUNDAY

Rev. Jenny Carter 250-398-6745

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Priests: Father Derrick Cameron Father Clinton Pendleton

Sunday Mass 9:30 and 7:00 pm Saturdays 5:00 pm anticipated for Sunday 450 Pigeon Ave Williams Lake Phone: 250-398-6806 sacredheartwl.org

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The Cariboo Senior's Choir, directed by Georgina lazzarotto, performs at the Parade of Choirs Sunday afternoon. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Hough Memorial Cancer Society, and was held at the Cariboo Bethel Church. The Cariboo Senior's Choir rehearse at the Senior's Activity Centre every Friday afternoon from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. and are always welcoming new members. The group also perfroms once a month at Deni House.

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Whether it’s Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance or Critical Illness Insurance or Estate Planning, we have you covered! • Long Term Care Insurance • GICs • Annuities Bill Davidson 299-C - 2nd Avenue North, Williams Lake Email: invest06@shaw.ca

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Birthdays and Anniversaries Diana Shklanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2 Heidi Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2 Rose Marie Quesnelle . . . . . . . . . March 3 Karl Paulsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 4 Bob Pilgrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 4 Carol Gorrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 5 Barb Aquilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7 Beatrice Brandson . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7 Ann Ravenhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 8 Larry Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9 Tina Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 10 Eleanor McKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 10 Marj Struthers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12 Avis Delany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12 Lloyd Yorkston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13 Eleanore Nagy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 15 Pat Gunderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 15 Raynell Hillton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16 Curtis Randall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 19 Jim Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 19 Joe LeComte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 19 Lis Monefeldt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 20 Drue Jonasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 21 Lulu Forseille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 21 Cyril Marortoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 22 Marion Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 22 Alice Leake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 23 Ethel Winger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 23 Doris Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 24 Donna Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 25 Al Garlinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 27 Mona Kavanagh . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 27 Kay Mellish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 29 Isabel Rikley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 31 Mary Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 31 Ruby Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 31 If you have an anniversary or birthday or know someone who does, call us at 250-398-5516 and we will announce it right here, every month.

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Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30

Bingo Doors Open 11am Starts 12pm

2:00 Bingo

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 10:30 Catholic Mass 11:00 Drama Club 2:00 Busy Bees

DAyliGht sAvinGs tiME BEGins 25th Anniversary Mt. Timothy Skil Hill

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Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30

9:45 Bible Study 11:00 Fitness 1:30 Grocery Bank Run 2:30 Herb's Harmony Hour

3pm - Happy Hour 6:30 Movie Time

11am - Fitness with Judy

2pm - Bingo

Bingo Doors Open 11am Starts 12pm

St. Patrick’s Day Party Royal Canadian Legion 6pm

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00

10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30 Herb's Harmony Hour

Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00

10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30pm - Herb's Harmony

Birthday Monday Feldenkrais 10:30 Walking Group 9:00 Poker: 12:30 Carpet Bowling 1:00

Floor Curling 9:30 Seniors Advocate 1:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Quilting 1:00

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling

10:30am - Catholic Mass 11am - Drama Club 2pm - Busy Bees

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery & Bank Run 2:30pm - Herb's Harmony

3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:00 3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30

11am - Fitness with Judy

2pm - Bingo

Bingo Doors Open 11am Starts 12pm

Seniors' Lunch Royal Canadian Legion

Water Color Paint 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Poker 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1: 3pm - Happy Hour 6:30pm - Movie Time

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30

11am - Fitness with Judy

2pm - Bingo

Floor Curling 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30 11am - Fitness with Judy

Bingo Doors Open 11am Starts 12pm

Steak Night Royal Canadian Legion

GOOD FRiDAy POTLUCK SUPPER Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Senior Choir 1:30

Bingo Doors Open 11am Starts 12pm

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Warning: The Polaris RANGER and RZR are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers must be at least 12 years old and tall enough to grasp the hand holds and plant feet firmly on the floor. All SxS drivers should take a safety training course. Contact ROHVA at www.rohva.org or (949) 255-2560 for additional information. Drivers and passengers should always wear helmets, eye protection, protective clothing, and seat belts. Always use cab nets. Be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never drive on public roads or paved surfaces. Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Check local laws before riding on trails. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Polaris adult models are for riders 16 and older. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing, and be sure to take a safety training course. For safety and training information in the U.S., call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887. You may also contact your Polaris dealer or call Polaris at (800) 342-3764. ©2013 Polaris Industries Inc.