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Xmas house BULL DOGGIN’ IT AT THE WILLIAMS LAKE STAMPEDE fundraising rising

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Hinton, Alta.’s Cam Leeson turns in a 9.1-second steer wrestling run during Friday morning’s slack performance at the 86th Annual Williams Lake Stampede.

As of Dec. 26, Ken and Julia Berry at 142 Country Club Blvd. in Wiliams Lake had collected $1,155 from their annual 139 Christmas House display. Golfball sales have brought the total to $1,433.

Last year they collected $1,588 in the Bird House and $1,700 total so the couple may be close to those records.

“We are now going ‘full blown’ tacky as we break out the inflatable reindeer and penguins, with a few new ones going up every day,” says Barry, adding he will be keeping the lights on until Sunday Jan 6.

Inside the Tribune NEWS Year in Review continued.

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SPORTS A year of sports, part two.

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2012 Year In Review: part two July 5, 2012

COMMUNITY A14 A year of community, part two.

Float plane crash kills local man

Weather outlook: Forecast unavailable due to press time.

A float plane crash nine kilometres north west of Williams Lake, near the Fraser River, has resulted in the death of the pilot, and lone occupant.

Search and Rescue located the plane after being alerted it had not returned when expected.

July 5, 2012

Sport Mart in Boitanio Mall to close doors this November

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SportMart in Boitanio Mall in Williams Lake will be closing in November.

Rob Nicol, associate vice president of government relations at Canadian Tire, confirmed the closure Thursday.

“As part of that transition, customers are encouraged to use both the Sport Chek website and the local Canadian Tire store,” Nicol said.

The announcement comes a month after Zellers announced it will be closing down its store in the mall as well. That closure is slated for March 2013.

July 10, 2012

Full house at timber talk in city In a standing-room only forum held at the Pioneer Complex in Williams Lake Thursday, presenters to the legislative assembly’s timber supply committee said the forests are crucial for the future.

Several speakers referenced the Cariboo Chilcotin Land Use Management Plan, suggesting it be upheld.

Rancher Randy Saugstad agreed, saying the decisions on how much should be logged and when were all arrived at through extensive consultation and land-use planning processes.

On behalf of the city, Mayor Kerry Cook suggested an annual allowable cut of between 2.8 million and 3.1

million cubic metres as a base line target for the Williams Lake timber supply area.

“I understand that there are additional opportunities involving forest inventories and incremental silviculture that could help to further increase the timber supply,” Cook said, adding the city recognizes the need to protect the mid term timber supply but that the volume of timber attributable to steep slopes and low volume stands must be harvested.

“If there are issues around the economics of logging steep slopes and low-volume stands, then we need to do whatever is necessary to make these areas accessible and economical to log, such as looking at different trucking options, eliminating the carbon tax, and reducing administration and obligations on timber harvesters.”

July 12, 2012

Woodland Dr. residents answer water, sewer

survey Residents on Woodland Drive will receive the results of a water and sewer survey conducted by the city last month.

On May 31, the city embarked on surveying Woodland Drive residents to examine water, sewer, and thresholds for future services.

The intent of the survey, city planner Liliana Dragowska said, was to obtain an understanding of the diversity of issues and share information with the entire neighbourhood.

Based on 49 properties, the cost of the project would be around $3.5 million.

The survey report outlined various scenarios for paying for the project that range from borrowing the full amount and all taxpayers contributing approximately $67 a year, to achieving various levels of grants.

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NEWS

Year In Review continued Continued From Page A1

July 12, 2012

Another Ken Sheen statue vandalized in WL The mountain race sculpture made out of old growth cedar located at the intersection coming into Williams Lake has been vandalized.

On Monday afternoon, the sculpture’s carver Ken Sheen was driving by and noticed the rider’s left arm had been severed.

He immediately went into city hall to alert staff of the damage.

“That statue was in beautiful shape,” Sheen told the Tribune. “It’s been there for three years and hadn’t been touched until somebody obviously got up there and smashed it. I see that happening and I’m really sad.”

Sheen has created several sculptures around the city, and said every one of them has been vandalized.

“I’m so upset. People say it’s made of wood and easy to break, but it wouldn’t have mattered if it was made out of cement or any other medium — somebody would have figured out a way to bust something off of it. It’s the attitude of a few people and I’m so sick of it. It makes me see red. I don’t know what to say. Those sculptures are some of the first things people see when they come into Williams Lake.

What are they going to think if they see they are vandalized?”

July 19, 2012

CEAA asks for more info from Taseko A review from the Canadian Environmental As-

sessment Agency notes the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed New Prosperity mine did not include some critical aspects of the environmental assessment requirements set out in the EIS guidelines.

Taseko Mines Ltd. received a review of its draft EIS for the coppergold mine project on July 6.

“The reviewers identified sections in the Draft EIS where information specified in the EIS guidelines is missing, presented insufficient detail to enable a determination of the potential environmental effects of the project, and/or presented using methodologies that would also preclude such determination,” writes Lisa Walls, director for CEAA.

July 24, 2012

Weather wreaks havoc Environment Canada says it was most likely a very strong dust devil that caused thousands of dollars of damage to a property in Chimney Valley Saturday evening.

“There can be what are called dust devils that are almost as strong as a weak tornado. They can create damage and Saturday would have been the day for a very unstable air mass between the first set of storms and the next ones in the region,” Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist explains.

At around 6:10 p.m., Karina Howell was sitting at her computer in the basement of her home in Chimney Valley, located near Highway 20, when she heard the sound of the wind picking up.

“I looked outside and saw trees lying over sideways. I stood up and heard a big sound, like thunder and whistling. I opened up the door and

a piece of plywood came flying at me,” Howell says.

July 24, 2012

NDP leader talks forestry, mining in lakecity Looking toward the next provincial election BC NDP leader Adrian Dix doesn’t want to make politics about personal issues.

“It’s about being respectful and that’s the approach we’re going to take. I think Charlie Wyse is an ideal candidate because that’s his approach and my approach as leader,” Dix said during a two-day tour in Williams Lake last week.

“Although I hold the premier accountable and may disagree with her on many things, a list as long as my arm and your arm, I respect her engagement in politics and am not going to make it personal.”

While in the lakecity, Dix met with First Nations, seniors, the Council of Canadians, management from Tolko Industries, people from the tourism sector, and local NDP groups.

He also attended a rally protesting the Northern Gateway pipeline project.

The NDP, Dix said, are focused on forest health.

“Any forest minister up until 2001 would have had an understanding of the inventory of forest resources in the province, how many restocked forests there were for example. This government dramatically cut that, such that we’re making very important decisions now without information,” Dix said, adding the inventory needs to be rebuilt and reinvestment of forest health is crucial, as a principle of government.

July 26, 2012

Economic report shows growth

MOUNTAIN RACERS

Williams Lake city councillor Sue Zacharias is glad to see airport passenger and new home construction are on the rise.

According to the city’s latest economic indicator report, in the first half of 2012, 17,054 passengers came through the airport.

“2008 was our biggest year with 17,611 passengers and we’re climbing back up there. I think travel is always an indicator, “ Zacharias said.

In new home construction there were 12 homes constructed for a value of $2.6 million.

“It’s exciting to see new home construction and that the value of homes is up, too.”

Home construction continues to fluctuate as the report showed in 2008 there were 15 homes constructed, only six in 2009, 14 in 2010, and 10 in 2011.

Voicing concerns about the vacancy rate being high at 10.7 per cent, up from 7.9 per cent in 2011, Zacharias asked staff why the rates are higher than the 3.4 per cent average in other cities of similar size.

Saturday at the Williams Lake Stampede Mountain Horse Race, saw (back from left) Alexis Creek’s Darren Sulin and Merritt’s Chris Dieleman, Patrick McLoud (front from left) and Steve Quilt emerge from a cloud of dust.

SHELL GAS STATION on Broadway Ave South

July 26, 2012

DriveABLE may change

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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We look forward to serving you in our newly renovated station in 2013.

Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett is confident there’ll be some positive changes to the DriveABLE program by the fall.

“I’ve been working very closely with the ministry as parliamentary secretary for rural communities to make the DriveABLE accessible and close to home,” Barnett says.

QUIZNOS WILL REMAIN OPEN

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NEWS

Year In Review continued Aug. 9, 2012

Continued From Page A2 “At this time all I can say is that everybody should pay attention. If any senior gets a letter I want them to call my office if they have to go out of town for a test.”

In the fall, she hopes to see some good news happen in the region.

If people fail the computer test they can take a driving test with a car provided by the province.

“Many, many seniors have said they have no problem going to take a test, as we all don’t, if we’re not safe on the road. Sometimes we think we’re safe, but it’s still good to get tested.”

Aug. 2, 2012

City has sixth highest crime rate in country Williams Lake’s crime rate continues to be high in Canada — and it’s still the highest in B.C. — according to the latest crime severity statistics from Statistics Canada.

For 2011, Williams Lake was given sixth place out of 239 Canadian police service communities with a population of more than 10,000 when it comes to overall crime.

However, that is two ranks lower than the previous year, when the city received an overall ranking of four.

While the Crime Severity Index values released earlier this week show the city’s rank has improved, when it comes to violent crime, the city has kept its former rank of four. For non-violent crime, the city received a rank of seven, an improvement of three ranks since the previous year.

In 2008 and 2009, Williams Lake was the crime capital of Canada, as it was ranked at number one.

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Dog park result irks rec committee member A member of the Central Cariboo Recreation Advisory Committee is unimpressed with the dog park in Williams Lake.

It’s not because he doesn’t like dog parks — David Reedman stresses he’s not opposed to there being one — but he is disappointed by how much money was spent on it and how the decision was made. He says the off-leash dog park, located behind the skate park in Boitanio Park, cost taxpayers $15,000, and based on a Jan. 17, 2012 city staff report provided by Reedman, the dog park is estimated to cost $5,000 a year for maintenance.

But city councillor Laurie Walters, a member of the dog park committee and who campaigned for a dog park prior to last year’s election, says the dog park won’t cost the city $5,000 a year to maintain; mowing the grass, for example, would need to be done anyway.

She says the $15,000 spent was for fencing, and the dog park committee is actively fundraising to purchase items such as signage, benches, and irrigation.

Reedman stresses the $5,000 annual maintenance estimate is included in a city report.

“I wasn’t pulling that out of thin air,” he says, adding that while the dog park committee has committed to do some fundraising, the city still spent money before receiving any money from the committee.

Aug. 14, 2012

Landslide repairs to cost

The cost to repair a process line from the energy plant and a storm water line that were damaged by a slide in the River Valley in April will be more than a million dollars, says the city’s acting chief administrative officer Geoff Goodall.

The city will cover the cost of the process line, using surplus funds from the sewer budget, and the project should not cause any financial stress, Goodall added.

Prior to the slide in April, the plan for replacing the process line and storm water lines was slated for Phase 5 of a five-phase replacement project. However, the slide caused the city to switch priorities and do Phase 5 before completing Phase 3.

Aug. 16, 2012

Internet voting considered Reacting to news that her government has officially requested chief electoral officer Keith Archer examine the potential for using Internet voting in B.C., Cariboo Chilcotin Liberal MLA Donna Barnett says there are some things that need to be ironed out.

“Most people I’ve talked to have said it’s very important to go to the polls and vote like they always have,” Barnett says. “It’s a democratic right they want to keep.

Others have said they are very interested in electronic voting, but there are many issues that have to be ironed out in my mind.”

Those issues include security, cost-effectiveness, and how it will affect people living in rural communities that have no access to Internet.

“There are a lot of places that have no In-

ternet yet. We have a lot of people that do not use computers, so that’s a concern.”

In a letter, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond requested Archer to appoint an independent panel to review the best practices for Internet voting from other jurisdictions.

Barnett says it’s interesting that the minister has put the request out there and she’s anxious to see how much public consultation takes place and what the panel comes up with.

Aug 20, 2012

Foresters weigh in on timber report Tolko’s woodlands manager in Williams Lake says the timber supply report submitted by the legislative special committee last week is a start.

“I look forward to see-

ing where we go from here and how the government and communities will move forward with these recommendations,” Tom Hoffman says.

“From a forest health and community sustainability stance, the committee’s work was extremely important.”

Hoffman insists there will be a contraction in the industry.

“It’s important that we don’t exacerbate that, but that we plan in an organized, structured fashion and wherever possible mitigate those impacts,” he says.

The recommendations captured much of what Hoffman had expressed in his presentation to the committee during the hearings in 100 Mile House.

“I expressed that one size does not fit all, that there are different issues and different opportunities in different regions within the province with regards to the mid-term

timber supply.”

He says he is pleased the report recommends the resurrection of local management committees.

Aug. 21, 2012

Kids Running For Kids Recognized Boitanio Park was a spray of orange Thursday when 70 Kids Running for Kids participants and their supporters showed up wearing bright orange T-shirts for a community barbecue held by the city to recognize their efforts.

In July, the group began a relay run from Williams Lake to Vancouver, arriving July 7 to present a $77,726 cheque to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

They stopped in communities along the way to run and raise awareness.

The fundraising efforts continue and to date the

group has raised more than $90,000, an amount BC Children’s Hospital Foundation communications director Stephen Forgacs said proves that every dollar counts.

Aug 27, 2012

Chilko River sockeye salmon run strong as ever Tlet’inqox (Anaham Lake) Chief Joe Alphonse describes the 2012 Chilko River sockeye salmon run as strong as ever.

“We always get a good run. There will be reports coming in that there are missing salmon in the Fraser River, but that won’t be true for our Chilko Lake run. It’s the last healthy run left on the Fraser River and every year we get over a million fish,” Alphonse says.

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SUMMER DUST DEVIL WREAKS HAVOC

Environment Canada says a dust devil, rather than a tornado, is likely to blame for the damage done to the Howells property in Chimney Valley Saturday night. The event even ripped off the garage roof.

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Year In Review continued Continued From Page A3 Tsilhqot’in fishermen are catching fish in abundance, at Farwell Canyon and all the way up through to Siwash Bridge, east of Alexis Creek.

“Lots of people fishing and lots of people getting lots of fish, which is what we like to see. It’s gathering season for our people.”

Aug. 30, 2012

Teachers prepare for a new year Around 100 local kindergarten to grade 12 teachers were back in school this week participating in the Williams Lake Summer Institute held at Williams Lake secondary school Aug. 27 to 28.

Organized by six School District 27 teachers, the two-day event focussed on literacy and numeracy, featuring local teachers presenting as well as two major presenters from out of town.

Sept. 4, 2012

Agreement reached on moose

management Additional moose management measures for Tl’etinqox-t’in Territory in the Chilcotin are about the preservation of moose first and foremost, says Tl’etinqoxt’in (Anaham) Chief Joe Alphonse.

“We need to see moose 150 years from now. It’s not just about non-Native hunters. Our plan of attack also includes all the initiatives we are taking internally within our communities in reaching our goals.”

On Thursday, the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations issued a press release saying the B.C. Government and Tl’etinqoxt’in Government Office have agreed to implement a joint resource stewardship plan to recover the moose population in the Anaham Range, and mitigate causes for their recent decline.

Moose inventories in the last two years have shown a considerable decrease in moose population in the Cariboo Chilcotin, ranging from a 17 per cent decline in some areas, to a 60-per cent decline in others.

Alphonse says if nothing’s done to mitigate the problem there

will not be any moose in the future.

Sept. 6, 2012

Government workers hit the picket line Government workers were on the picket line Wednesday in Williams Lake. Around 118 BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) members, not including essential services, were walking around the government building on Borland Street and the Government Liquor Store with placards, joined by another 40 members of the Professional Employees Union (PSA).

Sept. 6, 2012

Boitanio Park bear put down A black bear was put down Tuesday morning in Boitanio Park. At about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, the bear was spotted in and around the park.

As there were children nearby, the Williams Lake RCMP responded to ensure safety of bystanders.

Police say it appears the bear had made the park his home for the

past several days.

“The bear began to run throughout the park, increasing the threat to pedestrians in the area,” the RCMP says in a press release. “The BC Conservation Services were called to assist, and unfortunately, the bear had to be dispatched as it had run up a tree.”

Sculpture damaged

Sept. 25, 2012

Exotic fish with human-like teeth caught in Williams Lake When 12-year-old Alyssa Gossen loaded her lure with minnows left to dry out in the sun and cast her line into Williams Lake from her family’s dock on Sutton Road, she wasn’t expecting to catch an exotic fish.

After all, she’s been fishing in Williams Lake since she could walk, and the other two fish she’d caught a few moments before were Northern Pikeminnows, known commonly as squawfish.

Alyssa was sitting on the dock, relaxing in the sun, with her line in the water, when something on the end of her line started giving her a run

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Mountain race sculpture created by carver Ken Sheen was vandalized July 9. Sheen said every one of the sculptures he’s created for Williams Lake have suffered some vandalism. for her money.

She fought hard, while her sister and friend cheered her on, and when she finally reeled it in, she’d caught a 10-inch Amazon Red Bellied Pacu. “I thought it was a rainbow [trout] at first because it fought

differently, but when it got closer I saw it was flatter. I called my sister and her friend and they came and were supporting me, saying you can do it,” Alyssa recalls.

She’d never seen anything like a Pacu and once she had it on the

dock she brought it up to the house to show her dad. “He thought it was a bass and then we looked it up online and saw what it really was,” she says.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Senior Building Inspector

OPERATIONS:

Development Services Department

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days a week, Monday to Friday inclusive and attendance at meetings as required.

CURRENT PAY RATE: package.

POSITION;

$38.32 per hour, plus full benefit

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A REMINDER THAT DOG LICENSE MUST BE RENEWED BEFORE JAN. 1, 2013

Your dog’s license is valid for one year from January 1st to December 31st.

1. Shall be currently active in the field and have a minimum of five years experience in municipal building inspection.

2. Level 3 Certificate with the Building Officials Association of British Columbia.

3. Valid B.C. Driver’s Licence, Class 5.

4. Excellent report writing abilities.

5. Shall have the ability to use a computer terminal to obtain related work information from data bank and enter, correct or update data bank information, as required.

6. Shall have the ability to self motivate and to function with very minimal supervision.

7. Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with people.

8. Shall have the ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

9. Shall have the ability and skills to assist in the training of employees as required.

10. Shall have the desire and initiative to undertake additional training courses for upgrading skills and abilities.

11. WETT Certified

You are advised to buy your new license ahead of time but are responsible for purchasing whether or not you receive a renewal notice.

This program will provide hands on training for the Prince George Iceman on February 10th 2013.

Each week will feature two dry land training sessions, a skate ski at Bull Mountain, and a swim in the pool.

Dogs’ licenses are their ticket home. Please ensure contact information with the City is up to date. It also lets other citizens know that a dog at large has a home and is not a stray. The money collected for dog licensing goes in to the Williams Lake BCSPCA and the Animal Control Bylaw Services.

Benefits of a City of Williams Lake dog license:

Reunites dogs with the owner Deliver public education programs Help neighbors resolve their animal related conflicts Means your dog will spend less time in the shelter which reduces stress and minimizing the risk of contracting a disease Licenses may be obtained at the following locations: City Hall Total Pet 450 Mart Street 32 North Broadway Williams Lake Williams Lake 250-392-2311 250-398-6300

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The Mayor’s weekly column will resume January 7th.

Spayed or neutered dog $10.00 Unspayed or unneutered dog $20.00 Late application fee (after March 31st) $10.00 plus regular license fee Replacement license tag $5.00 Aggressive dog $200.00

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Includes, but are not limited to the following:

ICEMAN TRAINING

KNOW

License Fees:

If your dog is not currently correctly licensed and is impounded a $50.00 fee will be added to your total. (this is in addition to the licensing, impounding and boarding fees).

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than 4:00 pm, Friday, January 11, 2013 to the attention of Ashley Williston, Manager of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax (250) 392-8484. See www.williamslake.ca for the full job description.

DID YOU

At two months of age all dogs must be licensed in the City of Williams Lake.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for the performance of a variety of duties in the area of building and plumbing inspection, zoning and Official Community Plan uses. The incumbent reports to the General Manager of Planning & Operations.

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A REMINDER TO ALL RESIDENTS: Please be courteous of snow and ice control staff in equipment on City streets this winter.

Please pass with caution or find alternate routes if you see a plow in your path.

Please do not park on residential streets during snow removal operations.

It your responsibility to clear the sidewalk in front of your home or business or your parking lot.

Please do not push snow into the street.

Your cooperation will help ensure safe, efficient, snow removal in the City. If you have questions, please call Director of Municipal Services Kevin Goldfuss at 250-392-1783.

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Christmas trees can be dropped off at the transfer station on Frizzi Road.

When the trees are dropped off at the transfer station, they are brought to the wood dump area where they are ground up and used for organic material cover on solid waste.

There is no charge for this service, providing the customer does not have any more than 450 kilograms in the load at a time.

NO GLASS IN RECYCLING CARTS PLEASE DO NOT put glass in the recycling cart. Glass in the recycling cart could end up broken. Broken glass spoils the recyclables and puts the workers who do the sorting at a great risk of injury. Instead of putting glass in the curb side recycling cart, it can be taken to the Central Cariboo Transfer Station or Canadian Tire.

Here are some easy do’s and don’ts that can assist everyone in making the collection of recyclables and solid waste easier for you, as well as the City of Williams Lake’s contractor.

DON’Ts

DOs

Don’t put your carts on the street the night before your collection day.

The cart’s subject to vandalism.

Have the garbage/recycling cart at the curb before 7:00 am.

Take the garbage/recycling cart off the curb the same day as it is collected.

Don’t put the garbage/recycling carts any closer together than 1 meter.

Put shredded paper in a bag. Loose paper may escape when tipping the cart.

Don’t leave your cart on the curb. This interferes with snow removal or street cleaning.

Record the serial number on the side of your cart to identify your cart from your neighbours.

Don’t put your cart any closer than 2 meters from any obstruction such as vehicles or landscaping.

Ensure the lid of the cart is fully closed. Partially opened lids will not be picked up.

Clean all recyclables before putting them in the recycling container.

Don’t take the carts when you move. The carts belong to that address, NOT TO YOU.

Avoid putting organic material, such as grass clippings, branches, or garden waste, in the solid waste cart. These items only add unnecessary weight to the solid waste stream and increase the costs for every resident in Williams Lake. This material can be brought to the Central Cariboo Transfer Station on Frizzi Road and dropped off free of charge.

December 29th to February 7th 24 Classes $200 + Tax This program will offer great conditioning for people that want to participate in the Iceman as part of a team or on their own, or just get in better physical shape.

For more information call the CMRC 250.398.7665

The only items that are permitted go into the curb side recycling cart are: 1. Paper products – office paper, magazines, newspapers.

2. Cardboard – corrugated cardboard and regular cardboard such as a cereal box.

3. Plastics – must have the recycling symbol on it and the number inside the symbol must be 1 through 7. No Styrofoam allowed.

4. Metal food cans – food or beverage containers.

Note: all above mentioned products must be clean.

Other recyclable material, such as glass, lead acid batteries, or propane bottles that cannot be put in the curb side recycling cart can be dropped off at the Central Cariboo Transfer Station. Even more recyclable items can be brought to several locations in Williams Lake that participate in the product stewardship program.

A list of these companies can be found at the Encorp website (http://www.encorp.ca/cfm/), the Encorp toll free number 1-800-330-9767, or by calling the BC Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667-4321.

Any questions can be directed to City Hall at 250-392-2311.

WANT TO STAY UPDATED? To receive City of Williams Lake media releases, Council Highlights, and updates, contact Communications Coordinator Ken MacInnis at 250-392-8488 or kmacinnis@williamslake.ca

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A 2012 quiz: part two

Young Liberals support Idle No More

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he Young Liberals of Canada in BC have applauded the efforts of Liberal MPs and leadership candidates who are stepping up to meet with aboriginal leaders while the current Conservative government is refusing to do so and continues to disregard aboriginal rights.

The B.C. wing of the Federal Liberal Party’s youth commission also supports the Idle No More campaign.

“The disastrous state of Aboriginal living conditions and health on reserves across this country is unacceptable and a crisis in need of urgent action,” said Justin Kaiser, president of the Young Liberals of Canada in BC. “It’s appalling that Harper’s Conservatives have failed to act after nearly seven years in office, and nearly seven years after they killed the Kelowna Accord.”

The Young Liberals of Canada in BC are urging Liberal Party members to support their policy for Aboriginal Self Governance at the Liberal Party of Canada’s BC Policy Conference next month, which coincides with the first 2013 Liberal Leadership Debate.

“This government needs to meet with aboriginal leaders immediately and rise to the challenge of improving Aboriginal living conditions, health, and educational opportunities both on and off reserves from coast to coast to coast,” added Shaman McLean, Aboriginal Representative for the Young Liberals of Canada in BC. “We need a federal government with the courage and decency to meet with Aboriginal leaders and act immediately, and which respects the rights of First Nations and Aboriginal peoples.”

“The Idle No More movement originated in Canada, but has quickly garnered global attention,” said Tim Krupa, President of the UBC Okanagan Young Liberals. “Bill C-45’s treatment of Indigenous treaty rights is simply embarrassing.”

“A sweeping, unilateral policy handed down from the Federal Government simply does not respect Aboriginal peoples’ rights.” said Andrew Mortenson, VP Policy of the UBC Okanagan Young Liberals.

Justin Kaiser is the president of the Young Liberals of Canada in B.C.

Our Viewpoint

New year more than new beginning Cariboo communities experienced their fair share of ‘push and pull’ events in 2012.

There were things that polarized and things that united; things that charmed and entertained and things that came out of left field and left people shellshocked and reeling.

Events like Art Walk, the Stampede, Canada Day, Performances in the Park, the 4-H Show and Sale and Arts on the Fly brought residents and visitors together to celebrate and enjoy.

Events like the chlorine incident at the pool, the Williams Inn fire and the horrific accident on Carson Drive that ended a young life, however, brought them together in grief and outrage and in determination.

From average citizens to fire fighters, from Search and Rescue volunteers to ambulance attendants and from RCMP officers to elected officials and the business community, the Cariboo rallied to provide physical aid, emotional and heartfelt support and the promise that we will not forget.

Issues polarized communities in the Cariboo, such as Prosperity Mine, the City and CRD fringe fire

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agreement and school restructuring and closures, while issues like supporting the Salvation Army food bank, Kids Running for Kids and supporting local kids and families in a variety of projects, brought them together.

Economic struggles have impacted communities from the ground up and have forced business, government and industry to face the importance of diversity, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Those who have lived in the Cariboo Chilcotin for the longest can recognize trends. ‘We’ve survived this before and we can survive it again­— you just can’t expect things to ever go back to the way they were before.’

Cariboo residents are famous for facing challenges that seem insurmountable. Resilient and courageous, they are known for facing life head-on and finding solutions.

Starting a new year is more than a new beginning.

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The news affecting B.C. in 2012 sometimes seemed too bizarre to be believed. Here’s part two of a tongue-in-cheek holiday news quiz compiled by Metro Vancouver reporter Jeff Nagel.

1. BC Lottery Corp. pushed for reforms allowing: A. 1,000% increase in online betting limits B. Single-event sports betting C. Betting your car at B.C. casinos D. Betting on elections, wars and which religion is best 2. Fraser Health embarked on an intensive cleaning of hospitals after an outbreak of: A. Scabies B. C. Difficile C. Whooping cough D. Norovirus 3. Metro Vancouver directors said another potential use of a new trash incinerator could be to burn: A. Marijuana confiscated by police from grow-ops B. Sensitive documents they may have to disclose through Freedom of Information requests.

C. Complaint letters from the Fraser Valley Regional District D. Special or hazardous wastes 3. The federal government angered B.C. groups by moving to: A. Close the Kitsilano coast guard base B. Streamline and shorten environmental assessments for new oil pipelines C. Amend the Fisheries Act to downgrade protection for salmon habitat D. All of the above 4: Which was NOT a target for protesters in 2012: A. Proposed B.C. oil pipelines and increased tanker exports B. Coal exports through Metro Vancouver C. Daily passage of U.S. oil tankers from Alaska to Washington refineries D. The Pacific Trails gas pipeline to Kitimat 5. Which was NOT raised by opponents as an alleged risk of B.C. Hydro’s smart meters: A. Total global video surveillance B. Defective human sperm and eggs C. Scanning brains for bank PIN numbers D. Sudden fondness for harmonized sales tax Answer key: 1-B, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C, 5-D

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Sept. 27, 2012

One Highway of Tears murder solved Due to advances in DNA technology, former U.S. prison inmate Bobby Jack Fowler has been named the murderer of 16-year-old Colleen MacMillen. Colleen died in August 1974. Her body was found 40 kilometres from where she was last seen leaving the family home near Lac La Hache.

Fowler died in an Oregon prison in 2006.

Sept. 28, 2012

Rationale provided for Williams Lake area school closures The Initial Options Report released for public consultation by the School District 27 board Sept. 25 proposes closing Glendale, Wildwood and Kwaleen elementary schools.

The plan also includes restructuring Williams Lake and Columneetza secondary schools from their current status as separate grades 8 to 12 secondary schools into one grade 7 to 12 secondary school on two campuses.

Oct. 16, 2012

Sam Ketcham Pool upgrade meeting Around 75 residents and local politicians showed up Thursday evening to hear about possible upgrades to the Sam Ketcham Pool.

A draft proposal from Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants (PERC) features a new six-lane pool built in the existing pool’s spot, along with a new leisure pool boasting a fountain, slide, lazy river, and warmer temperature that would replace the existing hot tub and kids pool.

In addition, a second floor would be added over the change room area for an expanded exercise facility.

The new design would replace a lap pool that’s on “borrowed time,” and increase the facility’s ability to offer fun and means for therapy, PERC owner Brian Johnston told the audience. “We looked at five options and feel this one is the best of solutions.”

The present pool was built in 1981, parts of it are at the end of its life, other parts such as the new change rooms built in 2007, are in good shape.

Oct. 18, 2012

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A growing number of people are wearing plastic purple bracelets with a message that pertains to one of Williams Lake’s own.

On one side of the bracelet is the name of Rayel MacDonald, the 20-year-old nursing student hit by a truck and killed last April in Williams Lake.

The other side says, “I Promise Mom.” The bracelets are produced through Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (M.A.D.D.) and are a reminder not to drink and drive.

Oct. 23, 2012

West Fraser to build new planer mill West Fraser will construct a new planer at its Williams Lake Sawmill, general manager Matt Ketcham announced Friday afternoon. Capital plans are still in process, with the hope for the start of construction in the new year. The current planer will remain in operation while the new one is being built. Once the new one is open, the old site will be used to expand shop and storage facilities, and for lunch rooms.

After Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants shared draft plans of upgrade options for the Sam Ketcham Pool on Oct. 11 at the Gibraltar Room, city coun. Laurie Walters heard feedback from Jan Greenhough, Karen Sokolan and Suzanne Cochrane.

Oct. 25, 2012

RCMP inspector reports on WL crime With 13 of 14 known offenders out of jail last summer, Williams Lake RCMP saw an increase in the number of car thefts, and break-ins of businesses and homes.

“Things had been going well, but the summer was definitely a blip,” Inspector Warren Brown told city council Tuesday.

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Crime rates still remain below the higher rates seen in 2008, however, Brown confirmed it has been a bit discouraging recently.

Oct. 30, 2012

CRD 2013 budget changes

The Cariboo Regional District is working toward a zero per cent increase on its 2013 budget.

“We’re trying to hold the line on a zero per cent increase,” CRD chair Al Richmond told the Tribune, Friday, Oct. 26. “At the present time it looks quite promising.

We identified a couple of areas where we want staff to go back and look at where some changes can be made.”

Nov. 1, 2012

Greyhound bus proposals

At West Fraser’s new planer announcement: Mayor Kerry Cook, Minister Steve Thomson, MLA Donna Barnett, planerman Bill Belziuk and the sawmill’s general manager Matt Ketcham.

The Cariboo Regional District will add its voice to growing opposition to Greyhound’s proposal to reduce service levels in the Cariboo Chilcotin region.

The proposed cutback from three to two buses is perhaps because Greyhound doesn’t have the ridership, suggested Area F director Joan Sorley.

Area H director Margo Wagner said there is no other regional public

transport. “There are no trains in a lot of the areas. Even for backpackers, this is one of the only ways of getting up here,” Wagner said, adding that First Nations use the Greyhound frequently and for many it’s the only means of transportation.

Nov. 6, 2012

WL community forest application submitted The City of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake Indian Band announced Nov. 2 that a Community Forest Agreement (CFA) application has been submitted to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. If approved, the CFA will be for an initial term of 25 years, with provisions that it can be replaced.

Nov. 8, 2012

City begins recruiting for new CAO A contract for $17,000 has been awarded to recruit a new chief administrative officer (CAO) for the city of Williams Lake. The new recruit will replace CAO Brian Carruthers who resigned and has taken a position with the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

Nov. 15, 2012

Dog Creek hill accident claims the life of one person Carl Landen Siwallace, 21, was killed in a motor vehicle accident near Williams Lake on Nov. 11.

Originally from Bella Coola and Port Alberni, Siwallace a recently been living in Williams Lake, and died after the truck he was a passenger in went out of control and rolled over several times.

Nov. 20, 2012

Tolko to permanently close Creekside mill Tolko industries will permanently close Creekside mill.

The closure will not affect its Lakeview and Soda Creek mills, and the company’s immediate focus is to meets its obligations to the people that were employed at Creekside.

Since its temporary closure in 2009, there has been uncertainty for the unionized workers.

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Nov. 27, 2012

Fire rips through lake city transfer station A fire broke out Monday morning at the transfer station in Williams Lake, causing approximately $50,000 worth of damage to the structure. The fire ignited when the 966C rubber tired front-end loader inside was started up.

Nov. 29, 2012

Need for low-

cost housing on the rise A new housing study done for the city shows the need for emergency shelter, youth-at-risk, and low income housing, is high. The city released the study this week. The study will help facilitate the work of the Cariboo Lodge Task Force.

Dec. 4, 2012

New Prosperity proposal found deficient The Canadian Environmental Assess-

ment Agency has told Taseko Mines there are deficiencies in the approach the company has used to assess the cumulative effects of the New Prosperity Mine.

CEAA has requested additional information and will decide after it’s submitted whether or not to provide a 15day public comment period.

Dec. 4, 2012

Jason Ryll installed as new Chamber president As a business person, Williams Lake and Dis-

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trict Chamber of Commerce president Jason Ryll said he’s always looking forward for opportunities, advantages and new challenges that are on the horizon.

Speaking to the chamber after his formal installation by Mayor Kerry Cook Thursday, Ryll told members over the past year the chamber has been busy in the community, both inside and

out.

Priorities for the chamber include small business education for youth in the community, business training, and customer training for workers of all ages, plus training for business owners approaching retirement.

Dec. 6, 2012

Tsilhqot’in oppose New

Prosperity It was standing room only at Williams Lake city hall chambers Tuesday evening when a delegation of Tsilhqot’in chiefs voiced their nation’s opposition to the New Prosperity Mine Proposal.

Approximately 200 people joined the chiefs, including local Shuswap and Carrier

chiefs, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Chief Bob Chamberlin from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, First Nations people of all ages from various communities, and members of the Council of Canadians Williams Lake Chapter and Fish Lake Alliance.

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Dec. 11, 2012

Head-on collision south of Williams Lake claims one life A head-on collision near 150 Mile has claimed the life of Carl Rosk, 86, of Williams Lake. Rosk was the driver of a northbound vehicle that was in a collision with a southbound pickup truck on Dec. 7.

Rosk was transported to Cariboo Memorial Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

Dec. 13, 2012

Initial Options Report review will continue

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27 board is continuing with its Initial Options Report review despite a complaint about the process filed by the Russet Bluff Community Association and Kwaleen Parent Advisory Council with the Ombudsperson of British Columbia.

“I don’t think we would change any of the processes that have been set out,” responded secretary-treasurer Bonnie Roller.

“The process was set out from day one. The board believes that the process is a good one and has moved forward through it with that intent. The complaint is from citizens but it is not going to change the process.”

Dec. 13, 2012

Duncan Barnett seeks NDP

nomination Duncan Barnett is seeking nomination for the NDP in the Cariboo North riding. The rancher, and former Cariboo Regional District director, has filed his papers with the party and will now wait for the official nomination meeting on Jan. 20.

Dec. 25, 2012

Early Christmas present for car theft victims Bernice and Harris Wilkinson of Williams Lake received a car from Cariboo GM Thursday after staff read in the Tribune the elderly couples’ vehicle was stolen from their driveway on Dec. 8. The car given them

was decorated with balloons and bows, had good winter tires, and a Christmas CD in the player.

Dec. 27, 2012

Fringe fire protection service to continue Residents in the fringe area of Williams Lake are assured of fire protection now that a B.C. Supreme Court Justice has granted an injunction to the Cariboo Regional District to allow the City of Williams Lake to continue to offer fire protection services to Areas D, E, F of the Cariboo Regional District. The service will continue from Jan. 1, 2013 for 120 days at the maximum rate of $147/$100,000 of residential assessment.

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Sports Year in Review 2012: part two July 3, 2012

Lakecity ‘Mudders’ hit Whistler

Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 16

Despite the early weather forecasts for rain in Whistler, BC, competitors saw lots of sun. And despite the fine weather, course runners saw lots of mud.

Tough Mudder’s 2012 inaugural voyage onto Canadian soil was a resounding success.

Williams Lake’s Kevin Elzinga, Becky Abrahamse, Jay Greig, and Bobbie Dickens were just some of the Williams Lake residents who completed the Tough Mudder — an obstacle course through mud and trenches.

Female U16 High Performance Camp BC Hockey is hosting one of its three regional female U16 high performance camps at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Williams Lake.

The camp aims to introduce high level hockey to eligible players to on- and off-ice aspects of the game.

For more information visit http://www.bchockey. net/HighPerformance/ FemaleHPUnder16.aspx.

July 5, 2012

Hustlers three-peat as Stapmede champs For the third consecutive year the Williams Lake Hustlers marched away from the Stampede Rugby Tournament as champions.

This year, however, it was more than winning a coveted belt buckle. They dedicated their victory to fellow Hustler and friend Rayel MacDonald, who was struck and killed by a vehicle earlier this year.

Hustlers player and member of Canada’s national women’s team, Kayla Moleschi, said MacDonald gave everyone inspiration.

“We had something worth fighting for this year,” Moleschi said, following the Hustlers’ 43-0 drubbing of Capilano in the final. “It wasn’t just to win a buckle, it was more than that. It was deep in our hearts — we’re wearing it on our sleeves and she’s pushed everyone through. We’d be tired and she’d pick us up. Everyone just kept on playing.”

The Hustlers had just one try scored against them the entire weekend, finishing with six wins and no losses.

The Hustlers beat KABB (Kamloops and Abbotsford) 37-0 to advance to the final Sunday morning using unmatched tenacity, toughness and speed to walk over their opponents.

Aug. 7, 2012

Loons get last laugh at provincials They went in with low expectations and marched away with a silver medal.

The Williams Lake U14 Loons minor fastball team performed the unthinkable at the recent BC Provincial ‘C’ Minor Fastball Championships in Clearwater July 12-

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Boston Pizza keeper Travis Nystoruk snatches a header away from Windsor Plywood players Sam Matthew and Sean Glanville late August during the final of the Williams Lake Men’s Soccer League. Windsor Plywood took the title, winning 3-1.

15, battling close to 40-C weather players initially, four of those ta, and the U.S. Williams Lake is the smallest community the group through eight seven-inning games. teams were rep clubs. visited in its trip.

Chris Taylor, who coaches the “Most of the teams there had Aug. 9, 2012 Adams’ Grammar School rugby played 30 games during their reguRugby team had squad, said everyone had a phelar season,” said coach Niki Peevnomenal time in Williams Lake. er. “We played three.” ‘superb time’ “It’s been an excellent experiThe team was formed late June and decided to try their hand at A group of English rugby play- ence,” he said. “The boys were competitive ball. The provincial ers said Williams Lake’s hospital- hosted well and all had a superb championships was the team’s first ity was unmatched after spending time and loved all the hosts and eftournament. a few days in the lakecity late last fort they put into everything they gave the boys. It’s greatly appreciNo team from Williams Lake month. had participated in a provincial Students, coaches and repre- ated by us.

“It’s a beautiful area and we’re championship since 2000 when sentatives from Adams’ Grammar Williams Lake hosted the tourna- School in Newport, Shropshire, very fortunate. It’s been brilliant.”

The athletes arrived in Calgary, ment at the Dave Means Ballpark. England arrived July 25 for a series At provincials Williams Lake of matches against Williams Lake played two games there, then travjoined eight other clubs from rugby clubs and received a first- elled to Banff, Kamloops, Wilaround the province — Clearwater, hand taste of small-town living in liams Lake, Vancouver and Seattle on their trip.

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The Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club is hosting its annual Family Fun Day Jan. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the trails at Bull Mountain Cross Country Ski Area.

Demo gear will be provided to those who don’t have their own, and members of the club will be on hand to give lessons.

For more information visit www.bullmountain.ca.

Saturday, Jan. 11 Stampeders host Tomahawks The Williams Lake Stampeders return home to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex after a five-game road swing to take on the Lac La Hache Tomahawks.

The game will be the last the Stampeders play in Williams Lake during the regular season.

Following the game, WIlliams Lake travels to Quesnel to take on the Kangaroos Jan. 12 for its final game of the regular season.

For more on the Williams Lake Stampders visit www. wlstampeders.com.

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Aug. 16, 2012

Duo wins bronze at rugby nationals Inspired by words of wisdom from provincial coach Rick Pimlott, Williams Lake rugby players Jaime Carrier and Jasmyn Niquidet helped lead Team B.C. to a bronze medal at the U18 National Rugby Championships last week.

The tournament, held in Sherbrooke, Que. from Aug. 8-12, saw Team BC shutout the hometown favourite Quebec 13-0 in the bronze-medal match following a heartbreaking loss to eventual gold-medal winner Alberta, 13-8, in the semifinal.

Aug. 30, 2012

Lakers sail to year-end title The Lakers added another feather in their ball caps Sunday at the Esler Sports Complex, winning the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League Year End Tournament ‘A’ division title after finishing atop the regular season standings.

The Lakers defeated the Rowdies in the final, 19-8, after losing to them earlier in the tournament and having to play through the back door to advance to the championship game.

Sept. 4, 2012

New coach brings wealth

of experience When Chad Webb hits the water as the new head coach of the Williams Lake Blue Fins Swim Club this September, he’ll be bringing with him a wealth of coaching experience.

Webb, who started as a competitive swimmer in Penticton and competed up to the national level, began his coaching career at a young age after a shoulder injury forced him out of the sport.

“I actually started out coaching in Williams Lake,” Webb said.

“It was my first head coaching position when I lived here about 17 years ago. Now it’s kind of come full circle.”

Webb coached with the North Vancouver Chenas — one of the top age group programs in the nation — before moving on to an opportunity to work with the University of British Columbia’s varsity, university and national teams. He also coached at the 2006 Para Pan Am Games in Rio, and was a coach at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games.

“That was a really unique opportunity,” he said. “The last five years of my coaching career [at UBC] I’ve had the chance to work with some of the highest-end swimmers in the country.

“I worked with the head national coach there, Tom Johnson, who just came back [from the Olympics] with Brent Hayden and a bronze medal in the 100-metre freestyle.”

Returning to the Blue Fins Webb hopes to

boost enrollment, and continue to produce strong swimmers. He said getting back to a smaller community will be a nice change of pace from a 60-hour per week national-program schedule.

“There’s different needs with the athletes here. For some it’s recreational, it’s a lifestyle ... and for others it’s wanting to compete for the Olympic team,” he said. “Our first goal is to boost up the numbers and then get our competition swimmers up to provincial level and above.”

Sept. 13, 2012

Tour de Cariboo raises $40,000 The 20th annual Tour de Cariboo saw 73 riders tackle 75 kilometres of terrain between Williams Lake and Gavin Lake, helping raise around $40,000 for the lakecity chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

“The day went extremely smoothly and the weather was phenomenal,” said BBBS executive director Lorraine Levitt.

Sunny skies greeted riders early Saturday morning at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex where they completed a brief warmup before heading out on the course.

At Gavin Lake riders were treated to musical performances from Jay and Chelsea Goddard, Steve Hunter and Oren Barter.

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Sept. 27, 2012

Locals medal on world stage The father, son duo of Parnell Pinette and Conley Pinette may want to stock up on duct tape for next year’s water skiing season.

After all, it helped Parnell win an overall bronze medal and Conley, 12, win an overall gold medal at the 2012 Pan Am Water Ski Championships.

The Pinettes just wrapped up competition at the event in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. from Sept. 10-16, representing Team Canada against nine countries from North, Central and South America, along with some of the best 150 water skiers in the world.

Oct. 9, 2012

Gymnasts

prepare for upcoming season In the wake of a phenomenal fourth-place finish by the Canadian women’s gymnastics team at the London 2012 Olympics, Williams Lake Gymnastics Club coach Mike Stinson said his athletes are excited about the club’s upcoming competitive season.

The WLGC’s competitive team is the largest it’s been in recent years with four brand new members just starting in the club’s competitive program.

“We have new members, so we’re offering more female classes for our competitive team,” Stinson said. “We have a level one class, which is our beginners, so we’re able to start training them a bit earlier to get them ready for what’s coming in the future.

We’re trying to make our team a bit stronger.”

The WLGC’s compet-

itive team currently sits at 15 members. Stinson said everyone’s currently getting their skills and routines ready for the club’s first competitive meet Feb. 6-7 in Quesnel.

Oct. 11, 2012

evening with a fundraising dinner hosted by the Williams Lake Blue Fins at the Longhouse.

There, both Rees and Cochrane told their stories to a sold-out crowd.

Oct. 23, 2012

Duo competes Olympian at worlds inspire lakecity Two Olympians were in Williams Lake last week speaking to children and adults about their lives leading up to London and the obstacles they overcame to get there.

Williams Lake’s Tim Rees, who competed in blind judo at the 2012 Paralympic Games, and Victoria’s Ryan Cochrane, who won a silver medal for Canada at the Olympics in the 1,500-metre freestyle, spoke to more than 500 children and 100 adults about perseverance, dedication and hard work Friday in the lakecity, wrapping up in the

Two Williams Lake Shogun Martial Arts Academy students competed earlier this month at the World Karate and Kickboxing Council World Championships.

Abrie Kilian, 32, and Carl Lam, 17, travelled to Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., along with Williams Lake Shogun Martial Arts Sensei Lee-Ann Lainchbury and team doctor Rochagne Kilian, from Oct. 2-7 for the event to represent Cana-

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Work on Display da, joining other martial artists from countries around the world.

The duo earned their spot at the world championships by qualifying at provincial and national tournaments held earlier this year.

Both finished in the top four at nationals — also held in Saint-Hyacinthe in May — to go on to represent Canada.

Lam, at his first world championships, competed in point fighting in the 16- to 17-year-old, under-55 kilogram division, bringing home a bronze medal for his efforts.

Abrie competed in continuous fighting in the men’s under-80 kilogram division against an opponent from England.

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Oct. 25, 2012

Doerfling lands best finish at Rampage It’s been a busy past couple of months for Williams Lake big mountain freeride specialist James Doerfling.

The 26-year-old rider recently returned from a successful outing at the 2012 Red Bull Rampage near Virgin, Utah, and was featured as part of Nelson-based Freeride Entertainment’s Where the Trail Ends — a film showcasing the top freeride mountain bikers as they travel the world seeking untouched terrain.

The film, also produced by Red Bull Media House, had its world premiere Sept. 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Palms Casino Resort. Doerfling, who attended the screening, is one of five main riders featured in the film.

“The whole movie is based on big mountain riding, not just your regular mountain bike riding,” Doerfling said.

“That’s what I do and that’s what I try to focus on. They kind of handpicked the riders that got to be in the film and luckily enough I was one of them.

Doerfling finished the Red Bull Rampage in sixth place out of 30 riders — his best result at the competition.

Nov. 29, 2012

McLellan in

line for title fight Williams Lake professional boxer Stuart McLellan is the number one contender for the National Boxing Authority’s Canadian Middleweight Title.

McLellan was in Moncton Saturday taking on Brantford, Ont.’s Chris Aucoin (4-10-1) in an elimination bout to determine who would face former World Boxing Federation (WBF) intercontinental champion Fitz “The Whip” Vanderpool of Kitchener, Ont. in March for the currently vacant title.

It was McLellan’s first fight in a year-anda-half, and the lakecity pro showed he hadn’t missed a beat winning a unanimous decision over a game Aucoin in an eight-round bloodbath. With the win McLellan kept his undefeated record of eight wins, no losses and three draws intact.

Dec. 13, 2012

Locals combine to race Baja 1000 With little to no idea what to expect, things couldn’t have gone much better when a group of local motorcycle riders travelled to Ensenada, Mexico in November to race in the Baja 1000.

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Mexico’s Baja California peninsula for nearly 1,100 miles. It’s widely considered one of the craziest off-road races in the world.

Not only did Tatla Lake’s Patrick King, Lars Satre and Bing Satre and Williams Lake’s Ryan Epp finish, they finished fourth overall in the 450cc and over class. Combined, the group rode for 30 hours and 19 minutes straight.

Dec. 25, 2012

Povelofskie stepping up in sophomore season Williams Lake’s Tyler Povelofskie’s sophomore season as a member of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League’s Cariboo Cougars is, so far, going well.

The Cougars and Povelofskie, currently third in the BCMMHL with 18 wins and six losses, split last weekend’s series with the first-place NW Vancouver Giants losing 6-2 Saturday before bouncing back to a 4-0 shutout win. The loss was just the Giants’ second of the season.

Povelofskie told the Tribune it’s nice to see the hard work his team’s put in pay off, especially after losing to them in last year’s playoff final.

“It’s definitely nice to beat the Giants,” he said.The 16-year-old forward, in 24 games, has collected 12 goals and 10 assists for a 22-point campaign thus far.

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Kids Running for Kids, along with Anahim Lake’s Carey Price, ride on a float during the Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Stampede Parade at the beginning of July. From the parade, the kids ran, relay style, to Vancouver fundraising for BC Children’s Hospital.

“They call the Cariboo home” Everyone has a story. What is yours?

The Tribune is accepting submissions and suggestions for a series in our paper called “They Call the Cariboo Home.”

One article (with photos) on one person or family will appear in our paper once a week for a year.

Perhaps you are a long-time resident who has had led an interesting life in the lakecity and would like to share your story with the community, or maybe something out of the ordinary drew you to Williams Lake.

If you think you or someone you know would make a good candidate for a profile/feature article in They Call the Cariboo Home, we would love to hear from you.

Stories may be written by you or one of our reporters.

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Jack Roberts (RoseLake/ Miocene) with his winning small engine project at the 4-H Show and Sale in August.

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Jesaja Class and Sandi Alaric were among stars in the Potato Dreams play performed at the Potato House and other venues during summer and fall. Jesaja also mesmerized audiences in other venues around the community with his magic show.

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The Kropp sisters Taylor, 12, and Teagan, 8, check out some of the creative vegetable art work by children exhibited at the Williams Lake Harvest Fair in September.

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Faye Moore was thrilled with her presents and visits from family and good friends when she turned 102 on July 5.

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Canadian Folk Emerging Artist of the Year award winners Jason and Pharis Romero performed at Performances in the Park during the summer and several other community events.

The Jackrabbits cross country ski program for children ages three to 12 starts up on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Bull Mountain Ski Trails.

The program runs Sundays, Jan. 6 to the end of February from 1 to 3 p.m. each Sunday. An optional time is also on Wednesday evenings under the lights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information contact Rob and Leanne Sutton at skijackrabbit@ gmail.com or 250-392-1107.

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2012 Year in Review July 3, 2012

French Immersion settling into Glendale

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Arty the Art Walker Willy Dye promoted the annual 2012 Art Walk wherever he went.

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The Thompson Rivers University entry in the Stampede Parade fit the rock n’ roll theme perfectly. The entry won first in over 30 feet commercial with Elisa Giesbrecht as one of the characters.

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Singer/songwriter Marin Patenaude performed at Arts on the Fly in Horsefly.

Earlier this year some students said they were fine and even more than fine with the move while others said they miss their friends and teachers at Marie Sharpe Elementary School.

The elementary French Immersion program was moved from Marie Sharpe to Glendale last September in a cost cutting measure by the School District 27 board.

By moving French Immersion to Glendale elementary the district was able to move the Skyline and GROW programs from rental accommodation into the annex on the Marie Sharpe site, thereby saving $87,000 per year in lease fees.

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July 3, 2012

Native elder honoured At the age of 60, respected elder Catherine Belleau went back to school for Infant/Toddler Certification, passed with As throughout the course outline, went to school in Kamloops and then Williams Lake six months.

A respected elder, she received a BC Achievement award in May 2012 for her work and dedication. As a winner, she was presented with the award by Honourable Steven Point in Victoria.

Today, at the age of 76, she continues to work with the Esk’etemc Headstart/Daycare in Alkali Lake and is well respected and known throughout the territory for her dedication and contributions to First Nation children’s success.

July 5, 2012

Chimney Valley 4-H proud of members The Chimney Valley 4-H Club is very proud of two members, Allan Stafford and Donavan Shaw, who did very well doing their demonstration in the district and regional 4-H speech contests and will be representing the club at the provincial competition this summer.

They came first at districts, on April 21, by doing a demonstration on “How to make a native breast plate.”

They also came first at regionals, on April 28, with the same demonstration.

Now, they are headed to provincials, in Salmon Arm on July 26-28.

July 10, 2012

Local writer featured in B.C. Magazine In British Columbia Magazine’s spring edition there’s an article, Flight Plan, by lakecity writer Sage Birchwater and 105 Mile Ranch photographer Chris Harris,

about their adventures flying over the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast to produce a new book together about the aviation legacy of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast called Fly Over British Columbia Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.

Between June and October of last year Birchwater says he and Harris flew with six different pilots documenting what they saw by air in Harris’ photographs and Birchwater’s writings.

July 12, 2012

At 102 Faye Moore has many stories In her youth Faye Moore was a professional basketball player, watched gangster Pretty Boy Floyd being arrested, and travelled 70 miles to see the car in which bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde had just been killed in by police.

Her name is Faye (Collins) Moore and she was raised in the southern U.S. in the tumultuous times after the First World War, and during the Great Depression.

Faye turned 102 on July 5 and was visited by about 15 of her closest friends and family at her home in Glen Arbor.

Faye has so many interesting stories to tell about her life in Williams Lake that at age 77 she put them together in a book, called Pioneering in the Cariboo.

July 19, 2012

Container WL’s sister city Sosua Several more pieces of equipment needed to set up a dental clinic in Sosua were donated last week by the Cariboo Dental Clinic.

These items include two dental chairs valued at about $10,000 each (used) and dental lights with a total value of about $5,000, (used) plus a few dentist stools.

This dental equipment joins a dental X-ray unit donated earlier by Dr. Rudy Wassenaar for the clinic.

The equipment in both cases was being replaced with more modern technology but still in good shape for a country

where many people don’t have access to dental care.

Technicians from Sinclair Dental, a company that both Cariboo Dental Clinic and Wassenaar use, have offered to go to Sosua to help install the equipment.

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Debbie Lloyd of Whiskey Creek Acres Farm displays baskets from bean vines, bull rushes and pine needles early August at the Boitanio Park Farmer’s Market.

July 24, 2012

Lauren Pilszek raps for Kevin Costner Lauren Pilszek lucked out twice this month after winning an introduction to film star, and up and coming country singer/ songwriter Kevin Costner. The former lakecity resident, who now makes her home in Kamloops, wrote a rap song in honour of meeting Costner at his concert in Sun Peaks July 7.

“I just thought I had to do something quirky at the meet and greet so I wrote a rap song for him,” Pilszek says.

She sang her song for Costner during the meet and greet, and he asked her if she thought she could sing it during the concert.

July 26, 2012

Trinity Sure builds fitness modelling career Former cowgirl, motocross racer and now fitness model Trinity Sure was among more than 30 models competing in the Tropic Beauty International contest held in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede in Calgary earlier this month.

Trinity says she wasn’t among the top nine contestants chosen to go on to compete at the world competitions in Las Vegas later this year, but attending the event was a great learning experience.

Aug. 2, 2012

Guide to WL river valley released A natural history guide to Williams Lake River Valley is now available for the public.

Stepping into Nature: A Guide to the Williams Lake River Valley, was

co-authored by Ordell Steen and Anna Roberts and produced by the Williams Lake Field Naturalists.

Aug. 7, 2012

Taking a chance on music in the digital age Brandon Hoffman returned to the Cariboo to

perform on home-made bass, along with drummer Adrian St. Louis, and lead guitarist, singer-songwriter Leathan Milne, and singer-songwriter Colin Easthope on guitar, vocals and harmonica in alternate country/blues performance during Arts on the Fly in Horsefly July 13-14.

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Aug. 9, 2012

Conspiracy case a puzzling scenario If you enjoy puzzles and are looking for an interesting way to while away an hour or two drop by the upper Station House Gallery.

You will walk into an old-time detective agency with a few modern- day conveniences such as surveillance videos.

The setting is as authentic as Montreal artist Edwin Janzen could make it, right down to the agency certificate hanging on the wall, detective’s desk, chairs, old filing cabinets, old TV monitors with surveillance videos running, and bulletin boards.

Aug. 14, 2012

Sam Tudor releases second album Animals and Arson Seventeen-year-old valedictorian of Williams Lake secondary school Sam Tudor already speaks of his high school experience in the past tense.

Recently he released his second album, following last year’s release of Snail Mail.

Aug. 16, 2012

Alison Bos shoots for the unique Local photographer Alison Bos’s works are part of the 2012 Art Walk and Sale. The Glendale elementary school teacher said she divides her artistry between photographing people and architecture.

Aug. 23, 2012

Eulachon fishery not just a childhood memory The eulachon fishery at Bella Coola is something 34-year-old Megan Moody remembers from her childhood.

When she was a kid she and her friends would

hang around the stink boxes when the adults were making eulachon grease. Today the fishery is very slim.

“We’re finding that the younger kids, because it’s been gone 14 years now, don’t know what an eulachon even looks like.

They’ve probably heard stories about grease and things like that, but never seen it,” Moody says.

race location, and not a moment too soon.

All in all the festival was a resounding success.

Next year we have hopes for a pow wow, and it will be the dominant year, so we may even have some sockeye present. There is some talk of cutting back to only one day, and having the festival a week or so later when the fish start moving in.

Sept. 6, 2012

Sept. 11, 2012

Horsefly River Art Walk 2012 Salmon wraps up Festival well at- The Art Walk 2012 tended wrapped up in Williams The Horsefly River Salmon Festival was another resounding success last weekend in Horsefly.

This turned out to be a multi-faceted affair, with three things going on at the same time, and people scattered from one end of the salmon trail to the other and points in between.

All day Friday starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Steve Hocquard and Ernie Gruhs were laying down and power washing clean a seven-foot wide by 120foot long conveyor belt donated by Gibraltar Mines at McLeese Lake and transported to the Horsefly River by Geoff Patenaude.

Despite nine to 10 C weather and rain, Saturday was a very well attended festival with more than 300 people estimated to have attended.

Sunday dawned and it was at least five degrees warmer than Saturday, with some sunny periods.

It was a much nicer day than the previous one.

With only the absence of Roy Argue, the same volunteers who participated on Saturday were all there for another day of volunteerism and education.

The crowds seemed somewhat more sparse than the previous day, but when I went along the salmon trail looking for the Horsefly Seniors and Wellness Society’s’ Salmon Egg Race, I ran into many folk simply exploring the different mini paradises along the trail, so the trail is serving its purpose in providing education opportunities for young and old alike.

A crowd of at least 50 souls indicated I had found the salmon egg

Lake Saturday evening with the announcement of various winners at the Station House Gallery.

“It was a good event,” says art walk committee chair Willie Dye. “The silent auction was a runway.”

He says the silent art auction proved to be a popular promotion for the artists with more than $9,500 worth of art being sold this year.

“To my knowledge this is an art-walk record,” Dye says.

The grand prize draw winners were Willie Orango winning $300; Wilbur Saunders winning $200; and Laurianne Robbins winning $100.

The winners of the most popular artist award were Reva Schick winning the gold medal; Liz Twan winning the silver medal; and Harvey Overton winning the bronze medal.

The winners of the most popular merchant award winners were Frame Creations by Bruce winning gold; J&E Gifts and Treasures winning silver; and Eloquence Spa and Salon winning the bronze.

Dye says another exciting event this year was an art walk video created

by John Dell at johndel. ca which features all 46 merchants and artists.

Oct. 2, 2012

Dog agility gets pets and owners moving Dog agility is a great way for owners and their pets to get some exercise and enjoy a social outing.

The Cariboo Agility Team is a small club that puts on a dog agility trial in August every year. People come from all over the province to participate.

Dog agility is for any breed of dog that may compete in Agility Association of Canada trials whether they are purebred or not.

The dogs are grouped into three classes; regular, specials, and veterans.

Each class is further

divided into jump heights based on the dog’s height measured at the shoulders.

Every year there is a regional trial put on by the Agility Association of Canada (AAC). From there participants can qualify to go to the nationals. This year both events were in Naniamo, B.C. For more on the Cariboo Agility Team check out www.radfordretrievers.com/cat/catmembers.

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Oct. 4, 2012

Log truckers mentor new drivers Thompson Rivers University currently had eight participants registered in its new log truck driver training course based in Williams Lake.

The program is funded through the Labour Mar-

ket Agreement.

The funding is shared between Kamloops and Williams Lake campuses.

Once participants have been accepted into the program they go through a three-phase program.

In Williams Lake the program is taught by Jim Henderson, owner and instructor with Safety First Driving School.

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Oct. 11, 2012

Student volunteers with Live Different Many students take a gap year between high school and university to get acquainted with the working world they will inherit after university or college.

This summer Carina Mutschele embarked on a gap year with a non-profit organization called Live Different.

After graduating in June, Carina was all set to go to the University of Victoria in the fall.

But on short notice she was invited to participate in a nine-month volunteer sojourn with Live Different/Hero Holidays (livedifferent. com) based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Live Different is a movement aiming to empower youth to realize the significance of their lives.

Within a couple of weeks Carina made the decision to use her savings to help fund her participation.

Oct. 16, 2012

Glen Arbor expansion in the works Just eight years after building the first phase of Glen Arbor apartments for low income seniors the Glen Arbor Cariboo Park Home Society is forging ahead with planning on phase 2 of the affordable hous-

ing project for seniors.

Anyone interested in helping with this next phase of construction to attend the society’s annual meeting coming up on Oct. 29 starting at 1 p.m. at Glen Arbor located at 564 Oliver Street, society chair Maureen Tickner says.

Tickner says the needs and demands study on social housing for Williams Lake and region was completed at the end of August and supports phase 2 giving the green light to begin developing the business plans and design for the new building.

Tickner estimates the business plan will take about 10 months to complete at which time fundraising can begin.

Oct. 23, 2012

Celebrating Celtic culture in the Cariboo The Williams Lake Pipe Band will host its third annual Celtic Ceilidh on Nov. 3, giving Cariboo Chilcotin residents the opportunity to celebrate their Welsh, English, Irish or Scottish heritage through food, music and dance.

At the Ceilidh guests can enjoy things like tatties and gravy, bashed neeps, haggis and roast beef.

Oct. 30, 2012

Historian and veterinarian turns 90 A small group of friends gathered at Scout Island Nature Centre Saturday afternoon, Oct.

27 to celebrate John Roberts’ 90th birthday.

John reiterated some family lore about how 90 years and one day earlier his mother broke the family dog out of the dog catcher’s cart.

“The next day I was born,” he said.

No wonder John became a veterinarian.

Nov. 6, 2012

Painter captures rock spirits of Becher’s Prairie Jean Wellburn is known for a lot of things in the Cariboo Chilcotin where she has made her home since 1968.

She is known for her music as a classical harp player and more recently for her ukulele prowess, and she is known as a Scout Island Nature Centre naturalist and preschool educator, but few people know her as a painter.

This month Jean’s collection of paintings of Riske Creek erratic is being featured on the main floor of the Station House Gallery.

Meet Jean as she reveals a side of herself splashed with rich colour and emotion, heralding one of the great landforms of the Chilcotin.

Nov. 15, 2012

Success by 6 face to face in Williams Lake In the past four years Success by 6 has given out approximately $140,000 to programs and organizations in the

Williams Lake area supporting 0-6 years and their families.

With another round of funding in place, the local table is once again accepting applications for innovative initiatives.

Success by 6 is funded by BC credit unions, the provincial government and United Way, and money is dispersed to local Success by 6 tables throughout BC. All decisions about where and how the money is spent are made by the local community committee, following sets of guidelines and criteria.

Nov. 20, 2012

Diamonds tailor-made for a community Woodland Jewellers, in Williams Lake since 1933, has once again stepped forward with an innovative fundraising project for the Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust.

Four the fourth year in a row, the long-time local jewelry stores has designed an elegant diamond ring to be raffled off for a great cause — the Cariboo Hospital Foundation Trust to purchase cancer detection equipment.

The draw for the ring took place at the Hospital Foundation’s Gala Dinner in the Gibraltar Room Nov. 24.

Nov. 27, 2012

Perfect Match CD a fundraiser for volunteers in Peru

Museum great for student

Summer student Krysta Thomson’s favourite room in the museum is the saddle and tack room.

They call themselves The Perfect Match, and hearing their perfect harmonies at community events around the community most would agree. LeRae Haynes and Cindy Nadeau both come from different parts of “out west” but share a common love for writing, singing and performing music.

Haynes moved to the lakecity from Bella Coola 10 years ago.

A longtime Chilcotin resident Nadeau moved to Williams Lake five years ago from Kleena Kleene.

“We connected in Williams Lake when Cindy’s daughter, Danielle, joined my kids’ singing group Borderline, and the two of us started playing music together about three years ago, “ says Haynes who is also a freelance journalist, and co-ordinator for the Success by 6 program.

The duo has played for dances at the Legion, for the Stampede Street Party, at Canada Day, Performances in the Park, the Harvest Fair,

Cowboy Christmas, the Lions Club 400, Relay for Life, Robbie Burns, the Celtic Ceilidh, Remembrance Day and a wide range of fundraising events.

The Perfect Match and friends will launch their CD this Friday at a special dinner, slide show, silent auction and dance and auction taking place at Thompson Rivers University this Friday, Nov. 30 to raise funds for longtime Chilcotin residents who are now volunteering in Peru. Dance for DESEA will feature a buffet meal, a great silent auction, a presentation

by Sandra McGirr about their work in the Andes, live music by Perfect Match and friends, plus entertainment by local dancers.

Nov. 29, 2012

Maranatha Players back on stage Maranatha Christian

School has been a buzz with costume fittings, set building and rehearsals.

This year, under the direction of their drama teacher, Becky Strickland, the high school students have been working on their production, the musical Peter Panic.

As the Maranatha Players head into their 11th year of musical performances, the cast is a blend of new and experienced actors who are working together to create a show of the highest calibre.

Many of the older students have taken on the responsibility of mentoring those in grades eight and nine.

Together they grow, not only in their skills on the stage, but in their respect for one another. They truly learn what it means to work as a team.

This year, a fusion of choreographers took on the creation of the choreography for the many musical numbers in the play.

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RAKE, Bunny ‘Bunny’ - Janet Rose Rake, late of Chilliwack, died in the arms of her loving husband, Jack Rake on Dec. 14, 2012.

Her love and brilliant smile will be missed by her three older sisters, Jacqueline (Peter) Bax, Gail (Ernie) Proctor and Helen (Howard) Humphries.

Bunny was predeceased by her parents Hans and Violet Solvang and her son-in-law Norman Le May. Bunny, who was born in Gainsborough,Sask. in 1939 is survived by her three children Rick (Kathleen) Rake, Rosemarie Le May and Jim (Holly) Rake and 8 grandchildren Braeden Rake, Jesse Rake, Kristina Le May, Jonathan Le May, Kenny Le May, Alex Rake, Steven Beketa and Andrea Beketa.

Following her career with Poseidon Shipping Lines in Montreal, Bunny and Jack moved to the coal-mining hamlet of Sparwood, B.C. in 1969 and later moved to Williams Lake where she worked in the hospital’s medical records department.

She enjoyed almost 20 years of retirement in Chilliwack.

Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 21st at Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack. Public viewing was from 7p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec.20 at the funeral home.

Donations can be made in Bunny’s name to Crystal Gala Foundation (breast health unit based at Abbotsford Regional Hospital)

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Clarence Cecil November 25, 1921 - December 18, 2012 It is with sadness and a sense of loss that we say a fond farewell to Clarence. He, along with his wife Nora, were long-time residents of the 100 Mile area and were well known in the community.

Clarence was born in Naughten Glen, Alberta. He went to school in Alberta but left early to help his family through the Depression and war years. He later moved to B.C. where he tried his hand at a number of vocations before becoming a heavy duty mechanic in the Williams Lake area. He then went to work for the Department of Highways at Williams Lake, Bella Coola and lastly at 100 Mile House, until his retirement. He enjoyed learning; working to receive his high school diploma along with numerous certificates for specialized mechanics. He was a skilled watch and clock maker and turned his hobby for that into a home business along with saw sharpening. No family member went without a sharp knife or saw or the ability to tell time.

Clarence will be remembered for his strong sense of community and his love for the Church, family and friends. He was a founding member of the local Seventh Day Adventist Church and strongly dedicated to his faith. The Church was the core of his soul that expanded into community help through organizations such as Loaves and Fishes. He also loved spending time in the outdoors with kids and grandkids, teaching them how to fish and enjoy nature. Clarence spent the past year and a half at Mill Site Lodge where he received excellent care by the wonderful staff and volunteers.

Clarence was the youngest of his siblings, all deceased. He was also pre-deceased by his wife Nora, daughter Susan, son Ralph and grandchildren Sara and David.

Clarence is survived by daughters: Colleen (Larry), Nancy (Jeff), Lynn (Erik) and daughter-in-law Ruth; sons: Charlie, Rick and Andrew; numerous grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and other loving family.

A service for Clarence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday January 6, 2013 at the 100 Mile House Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5489 Saunders Crescent, 103 Mile. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice and Palliative Care Society, Loaves and Fishes, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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