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The Packers who supplied the Frontier As the Gold Rush worked its way up the Fraser River tributary system into the interior of B.C., several sizable towns sprang up, some of them with population into the thousands.

Places like Dog Creek, 150 Mile House, Soda Creek, Quesnelle Forks, Keithly Creek, and Barkerville all required freight to supply them with everything that a frontier town might require. Staples like flour, rice, sugar, and beans were needed, along with dry goods, mining materials, furniture, cloth, and liquor.

Even stoves, champagne, beds and pianos were transported. There were literally armies of men and animals (horses, mules, oxen, and even camels) who fought mud, snow, ice, rain, freezing temperatures, mosquitoes, swamps, and every imaginable obstacle to bring these supplies up to the gold fields from Ashcroft, Yale, and Lillooet. These were the packers, and their contribution to the opening up of the B.C. interior was immense.

The route that the packers generally took

did not follow the Cariboo Road, roughly where Highway 97 is today. This route was quite heavily timbered, and there was very little nutritious feed for the animals to eat. Even though the Cariboo road was fairly level and provided relatively easy traveling, most packers chose to stay close to the Fraser River. Despite the fact that this was a more difficult route, with the pack train having to climb in and out of various valleys, the feed was plentiful and the animals maintained their health on the excellent bunch grass. Thus, the preferred route to the gold fields was up the Fraser River to Dog Creek or Chimney Creek, then in to 150 Mile House, then up to Soda Creek to transfer the freight to paddle wheeler to be picked up in Quesnel for the trip to Barkerville. If

Soda Creek was not an option, the pack train would generally work its way north to McLeese Lake, then over to Beaver Valley, then north east to Quesnelle Forks and Kiethly Creek, and, if the weather was good enough, up over Yanks Peak to Richfield and Barkervillle. It would take a pack train as long as 52 days to make the long 400 mile trip from Yale to Barkerville. The packers would keep going as long as they could bringing supplies in, and bringing gold out, but winter would eventually close down the operations and with the snow too deep to pass through, the packers would come south to find good wintering conditions along the Fraser River from Soda Creek down to Lillooet.

Dog Creek, Canoe creek and Big Bar were all favorite places for the packers to overwinter with their stock.

Many of the packers were Spanish speakers, some from Mexico and some from Spain.

Some of the local place names we still see today reflect this heritage, names like the San Jose

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River, Spanish Lake, Pablo Creek, and Pedro Meadow. By far, the most legendary packer of the gold rush era was Cataline. His real name was Jean-Jacques Caux and he was born in 1832 in france near the Spanish border. Not much is known about his early life, but in 1858 he was packing at the beginning of the Fraser River gold rush, and he continued packing for the next 54 years until he was 80. He always wore the same type of clothing year round; a boiled white shirt, heavy woolen pants and riding boots with no socks. On every trip he brought along a chair made of birch and rawhide, and when he was conduction business, he would wear a collar, a tie and a French hat and sit on the chair while everyone else sat on the ground. Even though he was was illiterate he had an excellent memory and he kept his business records in his head without every making a single note.

Cataline's pack train usually consisted of 60 mules. These pack mules could each carry 250 to 300 pounds, and could navigate very difficult trails. It has been said that they were so well trained that when the foreman rang a signal bell, each mule would go to it's own pack and wait to be loaded.

Eyewitnesses claim that Cataline knew every item that every one of his mules carried, where those items were being delivered, and what he had to charge to get them there. Even though he ran pack trains for more than a half a century, he never lost a single pound of cargo-except once.

They were transporting a two pound package of Limberger cheese and one of the muleskinners smelled it, decided it was rotten and threw it away. Once he found

out about the error, Cataline found some replacement Limberger cheese in Hazelton and he delivered it to the customer for no charge.

Another story about Cataline involves a loan that he had to get after some of his mules were killed by a fatal disease.

The bank manager asked about Cataline's collateral, checking to see how many mules and horses he owned.

Cataline received the loan, then returned to the bank in the fall to pay off the loan in full. The bank manage noticed that Cataline had more money with him, and suggested that he deposit it in the bank.

Cataline then asked him how many horses and mules the bank had for collateral, and when he was told they they had none, he decided to keep his money.

By all accounts, Cataline was quite a character. He really enjoyed his cognac.

After each drink, he would take a little in his hand and rub it in his hair, saying "A little on the inside, and a little on the outside!" It must have worked, because even i his old age he had a head of thick, bushy hair. He also insisted on going for a dip in whatever river or lake he was camped beside, summer or winter, every day before breakfast. He claimed it was good for the circulation.

When the construction of the Grand Truck Railway was announced, Cataline moved his base of operations to Quesnel.

He packed throughout the Cariboo, Central Interior, Omineca, and Skeena regions until 1912 when he retired in Hazelton. He died there in 1922 at the age of 90 and is buried in the hazelton cemetery.

His grave marker simply reads "Jean Caux Cataline, the Packer."

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Needs should determine where you live laurette Vike WL Seniors Village makinG ChoiCEs Retirement Living has changed: you now have choices, freedom and flexibility.

Couples should look for a community where they will be able to remain together as their needs change.

It is very important that families are comfortable with a seniors’ community as they will visit more often and spend more time there if they are at ease in the community.

Ask a lot of questions. 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.

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.

Best of luck at the seniors Games!

On behalf of Council and the City of Williams Lake, congratulations and good luck to the seniors from the North Central region competing in the BC Seniors Games in Kamloops this month.

You are great examples of the importance of making fitness and a healthy lifestyle a lifelong endeavour. We know that sports and recreational activities keep our bodies strong, our minds sharp, and lead to happier, more fulfilled lives. I applaud your commitment to your sports and your desire to continue to compete into your senior years. You are examples for us all. The number of seniors is increasing by eight per cent annually, and in 2015, BC’s seniors will outnumber children. The importance of health and wellness as we age will only become more important.

mayor of Williams lake kerry Cook

With local seniors competing in bowling, carpet bowling, floor curling, cycling, track and field, hockey, and golf, our region is well represented in a range of sports. We know your dedication and effort will make us proud in Kamloops, and we wish you all the best in your competitions!

Kerry Cook

From August 20 to 24, Kamloops will be hosting the 2013 Seniors Games, where almost four thousand seniors will be participating in five days of competition and social activities. This is a fantastic tournament that encourages seniors to have fun and stay in shape. Participants in this year’s games will include a group of 25 seniors from Williams Lake, who will be competing in several sports, including golf, bowling, hockey, and carpet bowling. I’d like to wish our local participants the best of luck at the Seniors Games - I’m sure they will make us all very proud! donna Barnett, mla for Cariboo-Chilcotin

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Lifelong Seniors 50+ to Computers Lifelong learninglearning for Seniors 50+forIntroduction Course fees vary between $15 and $80.

Begins Monday March 11th, 10 am – 12 noon Course Description: We all have to start somewhere.

This course is designed for those who are brand Greenhouse Gardening in the Cariboo new to the computer, or who have no computer exBegins Thurs. April 4th, 10:00 am – 12 noon perience. It willcommitted help you to to understand Cariboo Chilcotin Elder College is a volunteer organization meetinghow thea comCourse Description: This course is a must for puter works, and provide you with a good beginning. learning and educational of older adults Lake andtosurrounding those whoneeds have built, or who are interests contemplatThere will in be Williams lots of opportunity ask questions, ing building theirCollege own greenhouse. topics to learning areas.

Elder will provideThea relaxed, environment without or you will and you will be shown all the grades basic skills be covered include: basic greenhouse design and need to to improve your Elder computer proficiency.

A laptop exams, based on a curriculum of particular interest members.

College seeks various design options to produce optimum growing computer will be provided for you to work on.to meet its mission by recognizing theandunique conditions; basic propagating techniques plant- experiences and capabilities of its members. ing cycles; variousissoil to maximize NextinStep Elder College affitypes liatedand withhow Thompson RiversComputers University and- The operates accordance soil nutrition; cultivation and harvest dates for variwith the policies and procedures of TRU under the guidance of the Elder College Begins Thursday March 7, 9:30 am – 12 noon ous types of greenhouse plants; and developing a Executive Board regime for your greenhouse. Course Description: This is not an introductory year round planning for computer users. Rather, it is intended to Whether starting Chilcotin out, or are Elder a seasoned Contactyouusare at:justCariboo College,course Thompson Rivers University expand your computer knowledge in a number of gardening enthusiast, this course will provide you 1250 Western Ave., Williams Lake, V2G 1H7 general areas: with practical, useful tips on the botanical secrets •e-mails and attachments 250-392-8180 | E-mail: admin@wleldercollege.ca ofTelephone: the greenhouse.

•word processing •working with files and folders A Day on the Williams Lake River •safely downloading programs and software Valley Trail •setting up various program features •computer security The AGM was &held on10:00 November 14th.

Audrey Dye and Brenda McKeown Begins May 24th 25th, am – 4:00 pm Ken Grieve, •fine tuning your computer using shortcuts to variCourse Description: Join local field naturalists volunteered and were elected to sit on the Executive Board.

We are pleased to have ous programs Anna Roberts and Ordell Steen on a day’s hike them join us.

•burning all types of images/data to CD’s and through the mid and lower Williams Lake River ValDVD’s This donation made Seniors’ Activity Centre for use of their ley.

Theyear trek awill begin at of the$1,200 mid-valleywas parking lot to the •using hard drives (below W.L.excellent landfill areacooperation in Glendale). The group from facility.theThe we receive theportable Manager, Glenda Winger, is most will explore the ponds, look at the geology of the val- •troubleshooting common computer problems helpful and appreciated.

This is a hands on course for those who are already ley, do some bird watching, identify tree and plant comfortablebursaries with the Windows 7 operating system.

We were able to donate total ofspring two $1,000.00 to graduating species, andalso generally enjoy a nicea guided Participants students are encouraged to bring along their walk for aboutschool 5 km. down to theinFraser River.Lake.

You Graduating secondary students Williams who have an Elder own laptop computers to use during the sessions, will need toaffi beliation able toare walkeligible at a reasonable to bursary.

College to applypace for this or if you prefer, a laptop will be provided for you. enjoy this hike, and it would be advantageous if you As you may be aware volunteers are needed have purchased a copy of Ordell and Anna’s guide if we are to continue to provide the current Furniture Reupholstery tolevel the trail entitledCollege “Stepping Into Nature” Bring your of Elder services to seniors in the community.

The future of Elder College Begins Tuesday March 5, 9:30 am – 11:30 am own lunch and hydration fluids, and dress for the was discussed. Various suggestions were made; however, the bottom line is that we Course Description: This course will teach the parweather. need more volunteers to share the work, or it may be necessary to consider ticipants the basic steps involved inhiring reupholstering Intermediate or Beginners small piece of furniture (e.g. small armless chairs, someone to take on some of Bridge the administrativea tasks. footstools, dining chairs and some automotive seats All of the suggestions presented willpm be discussed by the Curriculum Committee and the Begins Monday April 15, 1:00 pm – 3:30 etc.) Each participant will be expected to bring INTERMEDIATE GROUP – This course is for those Executive Board in an effort to come up with the besta small possible forand all. to provide his/ along item solution to work on, continuing on from Don’s group from the spring of her own tools. The instructor will demonstrate the 2012. It is also open to players wishing to review the techniques involved in laying out and measuring content in the lessons below. Five lessons will cover fabric, cutting to size, and recovering the piece of the following topics: furniture. This course is not designed for those who Les son 1 Review all opening one bids and PlanRegistration: wish to take on a large reupholstery project. A list ning the Play. Competitive bidding “opening of required toolson youaneed bring Please note If the course is full and your name is placed wait tolist, thiswillis be an supplied doubles” and–responses. on sign-up.

Les son 2 - TheofStrong 2 Club bid and reexpression interest onlyopening – it is not a registration.

The wait list allows us to fill a sponses.and Blackwood convention.

Beginners’ Spanish vacancy to determine whether the course should be offered in a subsequent Lesson 3 - Opening Weak 2 bids and responses Begins Wednesday March 13. 1pm – 3pm semester.

Lesson 4 - Preemptive bidding and responses Course Description: This is basic Spanish Members should register for mini themselves whenever possible.

Should a amember havecourse Les son 5 - Putting it all together-a tournament designed for people who have little or no prior covering all course content. to be away on registration day the member canknowledge ask another register their like to of themember language,tobut who would BEGINNERS GROUP:forThis courseOnly is forone those con-per learn.

Students willallowed. work in a Mail relaxed atmosphere, class or classes them. proxy member will be course tinuing on fromwill Linda’s group from the spring of with a focus on learning simple terms and how to registrations not be accepted.

2012. It is also open to new players with minimal use them in a conversation. The instructor uses Course Feesbackground. are $30, all computer courses (regardless of theincluding numberhand of sessions arecards, bridge playing many methods, outs, flash Five lessons will cover the to following $35.00).

Exceptions this feetopics: structure may apply.

Fees have been established music, videos, and repetition to provide by youthe with Les son 1 - Review bids in awith major a basic of the language and how to Executive Board,ofinopening consultation theand Finance and understanding Curriculum Committees. responses make yourself understood.

Cancellation Feesbids of in10% of the fee shall be levied to cover administrative costs Les son 2 - Opening a minor and course responses Ken’s Cooking if notice cancelOneis No given at and leastresponses seven (7) days priorCountry to the beginning of the course.

Les son 3 - to Opening Trump Les son 4 -- IfThe Staymen Convention over a 1NT Begins Aprilfees 10, 10am – 12 Refund notice of cancellation is less than seven (7)Wednesday days, course will not benoon opening bid Course Description: Come and join Ken Wilson of refunded Lesson 5-Defensive leads against a suit contract Ken’s Country Cooking fame for 3 sessions of tips, Scent Free –a The Boardcontact. of Directors of Elder College has demonstration passed a motion as much and against No Trump recipes and as hethat, prepares some interesting and unique as possible, all of our meetings and classes should be scent free. dishes.

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The Thief Who Stole Paradise Cameron Johnston, Pastor and Lifestyle Consultant There is a wonderful story that illustrates the surprising grace of God in a powerful and very straightforward way.

Jesus had been demonstrating and teaching the love and goodness of God for three years.

His reputation as a healer, spiritual teacher and all around wonderful person was well established in Israel and beyond.

The religious authorities, however, were threatened by Jesus’ power and authority which he just assumed

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and claimed was from God his Father. Unable to control his creative spiritual teaching and clear interpretation of scripture they determined that he must die.

Their opportunity came at the Jewish feast of Passover in AD 31.

The account of his arrest, the farce of a trial and ultimately his death and resurrection are well known as the Easter story.

A significant part of the narrative is when Jesus was crucified between two thieves.

“One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, ‘So you’re the Messiah, are you?

Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!’ But the other criminal protested, ‘Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong. Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come

into your Kingdom.’

And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you today, you will be with me in paradise.’ (Luke 23:39-43 NLT).

One thief was a hardened criminal the other was still open to the possibility of a kind loving God. He knew that death was close.

He recognized that this man Jesus was God in the flesh and asks for help. Jesus’ response revealed the simple truth of how uncomplicated it is to get out of this world alive.

This thief simply asks to be remembered and Jesus responds of course. The eternal Biblical good news is that simple and that

profound.

As someone put it, this thief stole paradise and Jesus was happy to give it to him. He did not deserve it. He did nothing to earn it.

He simply trusted Jesus and asked for a place in his kingdom. The divine response is relax I have you covered.

God’s design is eternal life for all in a paradise free of pain and hurt. It can all be yours as a gift from Jesus simply by asking to be his friend.

Have you allowed God into your life? If so, you have paradise.

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Should you get your hearing checked? fawn povelofskie Why Get Your Hearing Tested?

Changes in your hearing are often so gradual that they aren’t initially noticed. High frequencies (like the voices of women and children) tend to be the first to move beyond a person’s hearing range.

Then certain letter sounds become harder to detect. It may seem like people are mumbling, that your phone isn’t clear or that background noise has become more problematic when conversing. Having your hearing tested can tell you if you’re hearing abilities have changed so that you can look at bringing these sounds back into your hearing range. Other Reasons for Hearing Tests may

be as an occupational requirement, to check for changes in hearing after illness or injury, as a precaution when working in noisy environments, for concerns regarding hearing range reduction.

How Often Should Hearing Be Tested?

Under 40 Years Old: At least every 5 Years 40-60 Years Old: Every 3 Years 60+ Years Old: Every 2 Years (unless specified otherwise by an Audiologist, Hearing Instrument Practitioner or Doctor).

Hearing Aids Hearing aids are the most common form of device suitable to correct hearing loss. There are many different

styles, sizes and technology available to suit all wearers.

What are your possible options if you have Hearing Loss?

Medical or Surgical Certain types of hearing loss are able to be corrected with surgery or medical intervention. An example of this is a middle ear infection. Your audiologist/Hearing Instrument Practitioner will identify this in your hearing assessment and be able to refer you to the relevant medical professional.

Implants Hearing implants can be a solution for those who cannot wear a hearing aid for medi-

cal reasons, or have a hearing loss outside the range of hearing aids.

There are several types of hearing implants available, the most common one being the cochlear implant, or bionic ear.

Assisted Listening Devices Assisted listening devices can be used with and without hearing aids where there are specific difficulties.

Some examples are an amplifying telephone, Pocketalkers or TV Listening Systems. All help with a specific hearing difficulty.

Whatever the reason, the test itself is simple and painless and having your hearing tested regularly is important for your overall hearing healthcare so have it

checked today.

The following questions will help you determine if you need to have your hearing evaluated by a medical professional: Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?

Do you have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time?

Do people complain

Carollers have a long history in lakecity Winn Gooding Smart 55 Are you enjoying the long awaited summer we’re now experiencing?

I find that doing our necessary chores and shopping in the morning makes life more bearable.

The Senior’s Centre is not as busy these days so do drop in for lunch if you're out in the morning and enjoy their tasty lunch in an air conditioned environment.

It has been brought to my attention that the Cariboo Senior Carollers are still in need of an accompanist for their choir to continue at the Centre. They meet once a week on Fridays from 1:30pm to 3pm.

The Seniors Carollers have a long history in Williams Lake. They first started up in 1985 under the direction of Marty Simon. In April 1987 they held their first fundraising event to help raise money to build our much needed

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Senior Activity Centre.

In 1989 they took part in the Homecoming Event to celebrate the cities 60th birthday. It turned out to be a huge success with dozens of seniors returning home to join in the celebrations taking place. The choir also took part in the original Variety Club Telethon held at the Legion in 1990. They continued to support the telethon for many years. That same year they entered a float in the Stampede Parade for the Senior Centre.

In 1991 they participated in a concert at City Hall and also sang at a Christmas party held at the Overlander Hotel.

For many years they entertained at the Cariboo Lodge, Sunset Manor and Deni House for the Seniors. They still continue to sing at Deni House since they reopened. They have also faithfully entertained at the O.A.P.D. Christmas Parties since

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1997. That same year they performed at the Rotary Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony every year.

For the cities 75th Anniversary they held a Celebration of 100 Years of Music starting in the 1900's. Jean Geisbreck was their accompanist at that time. The choir won a first at the Cariboo Music Fesitival in April 2007 for Choirs. They’ve taken part in the Parade of Choirs sponsored by the Hough Memorial Cancer Society each year along with the Men's Senior Choir and 100 Mile House Choir.

With their long history of supporting as many

worthy causes over the past thirty years for the community, it would be a tremendous loss for them not to be able to carry on.

Marty Simon retired as directory two years ago and her replacement Georgina Lazarrato has moved away this summer. In the meantime Sherry Taylor has volunteered to become the Director of the Choir.

However they are still in need of a pianist to carry on in the Fall. If there is anyone interested in that position please phone Pat Cassidy at 250-3924236. Until next time.

Have a great summer.

that you turn the TV volume up too high?

Do you have to strain to understand conversation?

Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?

Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?

Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?

Do you misunderstand what others are saying

and respond inappropriately?

Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?

Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?

If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, you may want to see an audiologist or Hearing Instrument Practitioner for a hearing evaluation.

Fresh Summer Fruit Salad Recipe Recipe Type: Salads, Fruits Yields: 8 to 10 servings Prep time: 20 min Fruit Dressing Cook time: 5 min Ingredients: 1-2-3 Fruit Dressing Dressing (see recipe below) 5 to 6 cups of a variety of fresh fruits of your choice (be creative): Bananas, peeled and sliced Blueberries Blackberries Cherries, pitted Raspberries Strawberries

Green and/or red grapes, halved Kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced Pears, peeled and sliced Peaches, peeled and sliced Mango, skinned, cored and sliced Oranges, skinned and cut-up Pineapple, cored, peeled and sliced Watermelon, flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces, flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces Melon (cantaloupe & honeydew), flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces, flesh

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Senior Games participants Vi Penner A new comer to Williams Lake and first-time participant in the Senior Summer Games, Vi Penner is overjoyed with excitement to be part of the carpet bowling team representing Zone 9 in Kamloops this August.

Vi maybe 79 years old but age doesn’t stop her from being and remaining very active.”I just love the game! It’s a lot of fun and I get to socialize with a great group of friends regularly here at the Senior’s Activity Center.”

Formerly a resident of Clearwater, Vi moved to Williams Lake five years ago.

Penner spent most of her working years as a Traffic Manager for a Langley radio station. Vi raised 3 awesome children and is blessed with six grandkids and 9 great-grandchildren.

Leo Rankin Track & Field Leo Rankin is an example of an exceptional athlete for any age group. This will be Leo’s fifth seniors summer games representing Williams Lake, North Central Zone 9 and with an accomplishment of 25 previous medals won, Rankin is hoping to expand his awards this summer. A skillful long distance runner for most of his life, Leo was encouraged to participate in the annual senior summer games by Brian Chubb five years ago. For most of us, entering just one event would be fantastic but Leo Rankin, now age 61, he will be entering most of the Track and Field events such as the 10km, 5000 m, 1500 m, 800 m, 400 m and the crowd favourite the relays. In addition, Rankin will compete in the 5000 meter speed walk and long jump. A long-time resident of Williams Lake, Leo Rankin retired a few years ago from his position as an entomologist at the BC Forest Service.

Floor Curling This very popular Canadian winter sport is also a great indoor summer game to play and watch. Floor curling has the same rings and game rules as with the cold icy version but it is played indoors on a wooden floor. Williams Lake, Zone 9 will be highly represented when this group of four women step out on their rink during the Kamloops Senior Summer Games this August. The team consisting of Ellen Wiege (Skip), Marg Struthers (3rd), Greta Bowser (2nd) and Lill Langstrom (Lead) have been curling as a team for over eight years. The ladies love the game and like the social aspect that the game brings and would like to encourage all seniors to keep active and come and join in the many activities that go on at the local seniors activity centre.

The team also hopes that you will come and cheer them on in Kamloops.

The Williams Lake foursome of (left to right) skip, Ellen Wiege, third, Marg Struthers, second, Greta Bowser and lead, Lill Langstrom will represent Zone 9 in Floor Curling at the B.C. Seniors Games in Kathy McLean photo Kamloops this August.

Williams Lake's Vi Penner will be representing Zone 9 in Carpet Bowling at the B.C. Seniors Games in Kamloops this August.

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Williams Lake's Leo Rankin displays his medal haul from the past B.C. Seniors Games. Rankin will be representing Zone 9 again at the 2013 Games in Kamloops this Kathy McLean photo August.

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Maureen Johnson and husband Jim will be competing together at the B.C. Seniors Kathy Games in Track and Field. The Games take place in Kamloops this August.

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Marlene and Jim Johnson Track & Field A couple that plays together stays together, a common saying that most of us have heard before but with this couple, it really has kept their marriage strong and vibrant. Jim and Marlene Johnson of Williams Lake have been prominent competitors in the B.C. Seniors Games for many years winning multiple gold, silver and bronze medals in each of the games they have participated in.

Jim moved to Williams Lake in 1958 and was employed as an Assayer at Gibraltar Mines Ltd. for 37 years until his retirement five years ago. At the young age of 60, Jim competed in his first seniors games in Chilliwack, B.C. Now 70 years old, yet looking and feeling much younger, Jim will be competing in his 11th games this August in Alex Wasylenko (left to right), Doug Martineau and Arnie Zimmerman Kamloops. The track and field events will represent Zone 9 in golf at the B.C. Seniors' Games in Kamloops Tory Kier will be competing in cycling at the B.C. that Johnson will be participating in this August. The trio have all competed at the games in years prior.

Senior's Games in Kamloops this August. Angie will be the drudging pentathlon which Sean Glanville photo

Mindus photo is an athletic contest consisting of five different events, in which the person having the highest total score wins. The five events are the shot put, javelin, long ing in the relay speed walking event. jump, 800-meter and 100-meter race. In This summer in Kamloops, Marlene will addition, Jim will compete with the best compete in the 10 kilometer, 10,000athletes from across B.C. in triple jump meter, 5,000-meter and the exhausting and pole vault. pentathlon events. This is by no means “It’s so exciting because I get to wita small feat, but Marlene is up for the ness world records being broken and challenge and has worked hard to be in compete side by side with track legends,” the best shape she has ever been in. said Johnson. Jim is truly an inspiration The Johnson’s would like to encourof health and fitness and proof that you age other local seniors to come and enjoy can be whatever you desire if you put the the summer games this August and work in, and age is simply a number. perhaps be inspired to challenge themJim’s beautiful wife Marlene has resid- selves. There are many events which are ed near Williams Lake for most of her part of the senior games such as archery, life. For sixty years Marlene has called badminton, bridge, swimming to tenthe lakecity her hometown and now at nis and guaranteed there is an event for 62 she is enjoying an active retirement everyone. Whether it’s a group event or and fulfilling her days with healthy a single participant event, the comradechoices. When Jim began participatship and team spirit is contagious. The ing in the B.C. Seniors Games 11 years best benefit of all is hopefully living a ago, she was and remains his biggest fan longer, active and healthier lifestyle as a and support system. Throughout their senior citizen.

10 Williams Lake bowlers will be representing North Central Zone 9 at the B.C. marriage, the Johnson’s have maintained Jim and Marlene would like to extend Seniors Games in Kamloops this August 20-24. The group is divided into two teams of a healthy lifestyle so when Marlene cela huge thank you to Ellen Wiege for her five which will play 11 games each against participants from the other 11 zones. They ebrated her 55th birthday it was to no countless hours as Coordinator for all are Lynne Rodier (left to right), Wayne Rodier, Norma Weatherby, Heward Smedley, surprise that she decided to compete the local athletes here in Williams Lake.

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still getting their kicks well into sixties sean Glanville Cariboo Advisor Despite being in their mid-sixties, that hasn’t stopped a pair of Williams Lake soccer fanatics from playing the game they love.

Norm Prevost, 64, and Ian Hughes, 65, are the lone two males playing in the Williams Lake Ladies Soccer League.

The idea for the senior men’s players to

join the ladies league was brought forward by Hughes 10 years ago.

“We were just too old to keep up with the pace of play in the men’s league and there simply weren’t enough old-timers around to create our own league so I asked the ladies and they agreed to let us play,” said Hughes.

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have caught on teams with the ladies allowing them to continue to play.

“We appreciate them letting us play; the sport is a big part of our lives and we look forward to the games each week,” mentions Prevost.

Prevost was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec where he grew up playing soccer. He headed west to B.C. in 1977 when he saw an advertisement for Gibraltar Mines looking for tradesmen in a Montreal newspaper.

“I had been thinking about moving for a while and when I saw the ad in the paper I decided to go for it, and have been in Williams Lake ever since,” explains Prevost.

After a year at Gibraltar Mines, Prevost went on to work as a Millwright for Lignum sawmill.

“I was always content to stay here, it has everything whether it’s camping, fishing or hunting,” said Prevost.

Prevost joined the Williams Lake Men’s Soccer League immediately on his arrival in the lakecity and was one of

the founding members of the Walt’s Men’s Wear team.

Hughes was born in Liverpool, England and his decision to immigrate to Williams Lake came after a family holiday to the area in 1974 to see his brother Eric, who was working in the lakecity as an insurance adjuster.

“I came to Williams Lake for a holiday in 1974, I liked it, then returned to England and told my boss I would be immigrating to Canada within a year,” said Hughes, who remembers the exact date he arrived in Canada.

“On August, 17 1975 I arrived here and within a week I had joined John Stewart Jewellers of the local men’s soccer league.”

Upon arrival, Hughes started working as an accountant for Malinowski and Co. for a couple years before starting his own company Hughes and Associates, now ADAC Data Services.

“After growing up in a big city it was a completely different way of life,” said Hughes. “The people here are very friendly and sociable and it’s a much more laid back lifestyle.”

Hughes and Prevost have played in countless tournaments together.

Williams Lake soccer enthusiasts norm prevost (left) and ian hughes are still playing the sport well into their sixties. About 10 years ago the Williams Lake Ladies Soccer League allowed senior men to join the league to give people like Prevost and Hughes the opportunity to continue to play the game they love. They both arrived in the lakecity in the seventies and have chose to make it home ever Sean Glanville photo since.

They include annual Okanagan stops in Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Penticton. They twice won the Over 35 Division at the Penticton Tournament. The duo has also travelled to Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to compete in Masters tournaments.

The pair like to exchange jabs as their favourite English Premier League teams are bitter rivals. Prevost supports Liverpool FC and Hughes’ cheers on Everton FC, also

Liverpool-based, as the rivalry is known as the fabled Merseyside Derby. Hughes is also a big Leeds United fan, as he was raised in Leeds and had soccer trials with them as a youngster.

The duo has also travelled with a lakecity contingent to a pair of European Soccer Championships including 1996 in England, and 2000 in the Netherlands.

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Hughes also has an incredible story about a run-in with The Beatles back in the summer of 1961.

The Beatles, also from Liverpool, had a couple band members pepper Hughes with shots one evening as he played goalkeeper.

“It was 1961, about four months before they (The Beatles) released their first album and became famous. I was 14 and playing with my friend Keith Aston at Greenbank Park at a local field known as ‘The Shed’ in Liverpool,” said Hughes.

“These three guys in street clothes all about 20 walked up to us and one of them (John Lennon) knew Keith so the two of them slipped away to have a puff on something, while these other two guys I had no clue who they were, (George Harrison and Paul McCartney) showed up and blasted the ball at me for about 10 minutes,” added Hughes.

It wasn’t until Hughes returned to Liverpool a few months later from Leeds on his next school break that Keith pointed out to that those three guys were The Beatles.

“All I can say is thank god they stuck to music, because they would have never made it in soccer,” laughs Hughes.

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You might hear birds singing, car tires on gravel, horns honking and background noise.

Here are some tips on how to get used to your new hearing aids: On your first day with new hearing aids, be patient! It takes time to adjust to them. You did not lose all your hearing overnight and you cannot regain it overnight. You may feel overwhelmed - which is a normal. For the first few days it is best to start wearing your aids at home for just a few hours a day then gradually wear them for longer periods of time

and listen to various sounds around you such as reading the newspaper out loud, listening to your spouse or the TV. Then, try wearing your aids in a slightly noisier place, for example, the grocery store or shopping mall. After the first week, common sounds and voices should sound familiar to you again and now you can start wearing your aids over a longer period of time and in different situations in your everyday life. It is recommended that after your adjustment period you attempt to wear your hearing aids most of your waking hours.

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS Hearing aids are simply that, aids for better hearing - like a cane for a bad knee. Hearing aids will not cure your hearing loss. Aids will typically reduce your hearing loss to about half of what it was before.

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you may toss your hearing aids in some dresser drawer and forget about them. Adjusting to hearing aids is very different from adjusting to a new set of glasses. You need to give your brain time to relearn how to hear and process all the new sounds that you are now hearing especially if your hearing loss was gradual. It takes time for you to get reacquainted with sounds that you have not heard well for years and this does not happen in a day or even a week. Your brain needs 30-90 days or even longer to complete the process, so if you give up before this time, you will think hearing aids do not work for you and you could be very wrong! One of the biggest shocks people experience when wearing new hearing aids is how loud everyday sounds now seem such as the clinking of cutlery or the flushing of the toilet. With time, your brain will learn to turn down its internal volume control so these

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most speech discrimination & understanding are found. If you can no longer hear these frequencies, hearing aids will not bring back clarity to your speech discrimination no matter how much sound is made louder.

Noise and distance are two enemies of hearing aid users and under these conditions certain assisted listening devices such as FM systems may be needed along with hearing aids.

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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 250-305-0573 or 250-3925337 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.

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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 The Caribou Brain Injury Society provides weekly support groups and one-to-one support for survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). If you or someone you know has suffered an ABI, please phone 250-392-7772 to get more and info and support 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 Abrahams Lodge & Care Society meet every month, last Thursday of each month at 4pm 505 Wotzke Dr. WL. Donations are welcome of any kind.

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10:30 - Presbyterian Church 2:30 - Evangelical Free Church

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Beg. Bridge 1:00pm Senior Advocate 1:00pm 9:45 11:00 1:30 6:30 -

Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm

2:30 - Calvary Tabernacle Church

2:30 - Seventh Day Church

10:30 - Senior Village Brunch 2:30 - Cariboo Bethel Church

Gentle Fit 10:00am Bridge 12:30pm

Walking Group 9:00am Cribbage 7:00 pm

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm

10:30 - Out To Signal Point Gaming Centre 2:30 - Bingo

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Walking Group 9:00am Cribbage 7:00 pm

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm

11:30 Hot Dogs on the Patio 2:30 - Bingo

10:30 Fall Fair Meeting

10 - Library visit 4:30 - Current Events 6:30 - Bocce on the Patio

Gentle Fit 10:00am Bridge 12:30pm 2:30 - Tune Time with Vern 4:30 - Current Events 5:30 - Out for Chinese Food

10:30 - Thank You to our Gardeners 1:30 - Yahtzee 3:00 - Happy Hour

Beg. Bridge 1:00pm Senior Advocate 1:00pm

Painting 10:00 am Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm

10:30 - Jammin’ with Rossetta and Friends 1:30 Walmart Run

10:30 - Loss & Change Support Group 2:00 Tenant Council Meeting

10:30 Lunch at the Yellow Umbrella and a visit to 150 Mile 2:30 - Bingo

Painting 10:00 am Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm

9:45 - Bible Study 11:00 - Yoga Fitness 1:30 - Grocery Run 2:30 - Accordian Time 6:30 - Knotty Knitters

Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm

11 - Fitness with Judy 2:30 - Tune Time with Vern) 5:30 Picnic and Music in the Park

1:30 - Scrabble 5:00 - Happy Hour

Beg. Bridge 1:00pm Senior Advocate 1:00pm

10:30 - Birthday Lunch at Seniors Centre 10:30 - Catholic Mass 10:30 - Loss & Change 1:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 2:30 Music Show

Walking Group 9:00am Cribbage 7:00 pm

Painting 10:00 am Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm

Bible Study - Yoga Fitness Grocery Bank Run Knotty Knitters

2:00 Jewelery Sale with Gwynneth Store 2:00 Pina Colada Party on the Patio

Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm Cribbage 1:00

Beg. Bridge 1:00pm Senior Advocate 1:00pm

10:30 - Loss & Change Support Group 2:00 Tenant Info Session and Meet and Greet

9:45am - Bible Study 11am - Yoga Fitness 1:30pm - Grocery Run 6:30pm - Knotty Knitters

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm

Gentle Fit 10:00am Bridge 12:30pm

Painting 10:00 am Walking Group 9:00am Carpet Bowling 1:00pm

Gentle Fit 10:00am Bridge 12:30pm

Walking Group 9:00am Cribbage 7:00 pm

10:00 Library Visit 10:00 Picnic at Crystal Springs with Carefree Manor

10:30 - Picnic at Scout Island 2:30 - Bingo

Exercises 10:30 Bridge 12:30

Elderberry Jam 10:00 Walking Group 9:00 Tia Chi 11:00 Cribbage 7:00

4:30 Current Events 6:30 Country Drive and A Cone

1:30 - Snakes and Ladders 3pm - Happy Hour

Bingo Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm

Doors open 11:00am Starts: 12:00pm

10:30 Memorizal Tea 12:00 Dine-Inn Fish and Chips 2:30 Prize Bingo

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