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Lake City Secondary School students Sarah Schmautz and Josh Wilkonson design a gingerbread house for a geometry project last Thursday at the Williams Lake Campus. For story see page A9.

Snowmobile club joins forces with SARS Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer Members of the Powder Kings Snowmobile Club are teaming up with Central Cariboo Search and Rescue for the winter to

train and assist as a specialty team.

“The course will be an advantageous way of getting started, we’ve already had two searches and rescues this season and we’re staring down the barrel

into Christmas,” said Sue Price, the snowmobile club’s safety director.

In the past the two groups have worked informally but are now cementing the relationship, said Allen Schaad, CCSAR

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Williams Lake City Page CITY OF WILLIAMS LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE “WRESTLING DAY” The Council of the City of Williams Lake has, by Resolution Number 436/15, declared January 2nd, 2016 as a Public Holiday in the City of Williams Lake, to be known as “Wrestling Day”, pursuant to Section 157 of the Community Charter.

Cindy Bouchard Manager of Legislative Services City of Williams Lake 450 Mart Street Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N3 COUNCIL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HERITAGE AND ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES The City of Williams Lake is currently accepting applications for positions on the Heritage Advisory Committee and the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

The Heritage Advisory Committee’s purpose is to investigate any matters pertaining to heritage conservation, and provide Council with recommendations on heritage matters. Members serve for a two year term.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee’s mission is to remove physical and social barriers so that persons with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community life. Members are appointed for a one year term.

Applications must include name, address, home and work telephone numbers, together with an outline of the reasons for your interest in serving on the committee. A Striking Committee of Council will consider all applications.

Application deadline is January 15, 2016.

To submit your application, or for more information about advisory committees, contact Cindy Bouchard, Manager of Legislative Services, at 250-392-1773 or cbouchard@williamslake.ca.

2015 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AWARDS

Williams Lake is the hometown of Rick Hansen, Carey Price and many others who have achieved national or international recognition for their achievements and the City of Williams Lake would like to recognize those individuals.

City Council is now accepting nominations for 2015 Certificate of Merit Awards to recognize any citizen of the City of Williams Lake or the fringe area of the City that has accomplished an achievement that brings national or international fame to the City of Williams Lake during 2015.

Their achievements will be recognized by City Council in a meeting in early 2016.

To nominate an individual, provide his or her name and a short resume of their contributions for Council to consider. Nominations can be dropped off at City Hall by January 9, 2016 to the attention of Cindy Bouchard, Manager of Legislative Services. For more information contact Cindy Bouchard, Manager of Legislative Services, at (250)392-1773 or by email at cbouchard@ williamslake.ca.

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NEWS

Mayor reflects on 2015

Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer

A campaign promise to bring the community together is coming along, said Mayor Walt Cobb has he reflected on his first year in office.

“The morale in city hall and with the rest of the city’s workforce is better,” Cobb said Friday during an interview.

“These things take time to build.”

Comparing this time with the previous terms he served as mayor from 1990 to 1996, Cobb said the job has expanded.

“I’m involved with much more detail such as working with the RCMP and in education and have a lot more input.”

Weeks after being elected, Cobb and the council directed the city’s CAO to eliminate eight positions to save the city money.

“It wasn’t easy for anyone and I decided I needed to be here to help staff as much as I could,” Cobb said.

Financial transparency and zero tax increases were also a priority for the mayor and council and as they work on the budget for 2016, they are keeping to those priorities.

Mayor Walt Cobb “We are back agreeing we’re probably going to have a zero per cent tax increase,” Cobb said. “It’s tough out there for everybody.”

Council has also directed staff to decrease the operations budget by two per cent through efficiencies, and reduce capital spending by 10 per cent.

And those measures are to be made without laying anyone else off, he added.

“My hope is the world economy will turn around. Communities like ours that rely on forestry, mining and agriculture are all feeling it.”

At the same time while the opportunity for job creation is minimal in the resource industries, the main expansion of jobs has been in small businesses.

“Our council believes

it’s important to protect our small businesses and make sure they are viable,” Cobb said.

Looking toward 2016, one of the priorities will be to pull local contractors together to create a community vision for development.

“Because of Woodland Drive and the fact people weren’t happy with the development planned there we felt it’s important to get everyone together,” Cobb said. “We don’t have all the answers and we need to know what our community wants to help create opportunities.”

When the new council was elected Cobb said it was obvious the public had elected a good cross-section of community leaders.

“It took us awhile to get to know each other, but I think we’ve pulled together. We’re coming at things from different avenues and sometimes don’t agree but the discussions are good.”

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Cobb joked that in some ways he’s a recycled mayor, which works well for a community that values recycling such as Williams Lake.

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Central Cariboo Search and Rescue training manager Allen Schaad conducts a training session Thursday with members of CCSAR and the Williams Lake Powder Kings Snowmobile Club. The groups are joining forces to form a specialty rescue team for the winter.

Powder Kings hit books on rescues Continued From Page A1 “We want to make it more formal but the intent is the same thing. ‘Let’s work together to find people who need help’.”

Schaad said CCSAR has just under 40 members but he is the only one who owns a snowmobile, which has inspired

him to work on developing the tag team approach.

“Besides, the Powder Kings have sleds and they know the mountains well,” Schaad noted. “We don’t have the mountain riding skills, so we’re better off building teams with skilled riders.”

Schaad and Price have built a training

course that will run over two evening sessions and a day on the mountain.

In the first evening, which saw 30 people in attendance, the topics ranged from managing risks, how the two groups can help each other, how calls are initiated and the chain of command within CCSAR, to exten-

sive gear lists people should consider when heading out for a rescue so they are prepared to be out in the elements for 24 hours.

There will also be an opportunity for members to take avalanche training in the new year in either 100 Mile House or Wells for people who don’t have it yet, Schaad said.

Westsyde mountain biking trails impacted by logging operation Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer Harvesting of douglas-fir beetle kill trees by Tolko Industries has impacted five mountain biking trails in the Westsyde network, said Williams Lake Cycling Club president Shawn Lewis.

“Obviously we are disappointed because we’re a legal trail network and due process hasn’t been followed,” Lewis said, adding before anything’s done on the land base the club is supposed to participate in some sort of consultation.

“That being said, this is our first nega-

tive encounter with industry in town,” Lewis said. “They’ve been very supportive in the past and we look forward to a reasonable outcome.”

The impacted trails with many downed trees crossing them include Spokey Hollow, Sinfull, Max, Booga Wooga and Westside.

Last week the Ministry of Forest’s compliance and enforcement branch imposed a cease and desist order on the company’s logging activities near the bike trails until an investigation is completed.

“Harvesting was almost complete when the Williams Lake Cy-

cling Club informed the ministry’s Recreation Sites and Trail BC branch,” said ministry spokesperson Greig Bethel, noting Tolko did have a blanket salvage permit for the area.

Tolko confirmed it is addressing Douglas-fir bark beetle in various locations around the

community of Williams Lake primarily above Russet Bluff, on Fox Mountain, Highway 20 around Bond Lake and the Westsyde near the convergence of trails on Spokey Hollow.

Notices have been published inviting the public to review and ask questions, as the

harvesting is part of a collective and collaborative effort with licensees and the ministry of forests to address fir bark beetle populations, the company added, promising the trails will be left in a passable condition following completion of salvage harvest activities.

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It won’t be long before the ice on Williams Lake will be filled with families and their pets recreating over the holidays.

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Christmas Day Service 10:00 am - Book of Common Prayer Regular Sunday Worship ~ 10:00 am

Horsefly hosts country Christmas Monica Lamb-Yorski Staff Writer

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The community of Horsefly gathered for its annual old-fashioned Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 12.

This time around the community broke from its usual potluck format and enjoyed a traditional dinner prepared by a dedicated group of volunteers.

“I’ve been here since June 2012,” said Kathy Kleine who helped coordinate the event. “I was hearing complaints from people about having to cook for the din-

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ner and after the fall fair I decided I’d see if we could do it a little differently.”

Abby Wilson, who is the hot lunch co-ordinator at the school, was the dinner’s head chef with help from Nadine Duitschaever and Wilma Kowalski.

Wilson and crew cooked eight turkeys, seven hams, 100 pounds of potatoes and carrots and made enough stuffing to feed 200 people.

“They started cooking turkeys early Saturday, just after midnight, and had the rest cook-

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ing by 9 a.m.,” Kleine said, noting a crew of carvers arrived at 2 p.m. to carve the turkeys.

In addition to the kitchen crew, seven students arrived to do the dishes.

Children from the community performed with song, piano and violin offerings.

A choir consisting of four women from the community and members of the Horsefly Cariboo Christian Church sang carols.

When it was time for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive the women’s choir inspired everyone to join in singing Jingle Bells and the Clauses

proceeded to hand out candy bags to 73 children, Kleine said.

From there everyone went out into the night and walked across the road to the school grounds where members of the Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department had lit a bonfire and were serving hot chocolate, coffee and cookies.

There were horse and hay wagon rides taking eight to 10 people at a time and they took anyone who wanted to go on a nice ride.

It was a fantastic night and made possible by the generosity of businesses and people in the community, Kle-

ine said.

In the end the leftover food, enough to feed about 60 people, went home with some of the guests and over to the community church to share with the needy.

Kleine said she retired with her husband to Horsefly from the Lower Mainland.

She’d had a major vehicle accident in 2008 that left her in a coma for a period of time.

“I told my husband to get me somewhere I could live a normal life,” she recalled.

“We were staying in a motel in Williams Lake and someone asked us if we had ever heard of Horsefly.”

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ize they didn’t know that about them,” Ben said, adding last year many people ended up going home together to enjoy the rest of Christmas day, watching movies

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It’s nice for people to be able to make connections and important to host a dinner on Christmas day, Ben said.

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the hall, invite people to sit, and our volunteers will serve them,” Ben noted, saying the dinner also draws people from the community inspired to volunteer who don’t

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City Furniture owner Rami Pennu (left) and store manager Charlotte Appleton donate all the ingredients for the Salvation Army’s upcoming Christmas dinner as SA intake worker Sarah Carter, Captains Ben and Isobel Lippers accept the donation with gratitude Monday.

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Every single ingredient for the Salvation Army’s Christmas dinner has been donated by City Furniture, something Captains Ben and Isobel Lippers have never seen in the 16 years they’ve been with the SA. “It’s amazing,” Isobel said while staff from City Furniture brought the food to the SA kitchen Monday. “This is the first time in all our years that one business has bought the entire dinner.”

Rami Pennu, who owns City Furniture along with her husband Jack Pennu, said they have also owned the store in Quesnel since 1992 and normally donate food for the Salvation Army dinner there.

“We’ve done this in Quesnel the last five or six years but someone else has stepped up to the plate this year,” Rami said.

Since opening the store in Williams Lake on Nov. 6, the Pennus have received a warm welcome, she added.

“When a community is so supportive, the way they are being, then we should be giving back and this is a good cause.”

The Lippers arrived to be the captains in Williams Lake in February 2013, so this is their second Christmas at the helm.

“We are planning on feeding 250 people,” Ben said of the Christmas day dinner which will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The hope is to get singles and people who are home alone coming out to enjoy each other’s company.

“I think people come, look around, and see other people who are in the same situation and real-

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Take a staycation this holiday season

Hugs the perfect FAMILY GATHERING gift

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now on the ground as I write this.

Who knows what will happen by Friday, but whatever colour Christmas might be, I have a suggestion for gift giving. It doesn’t matter if it’s last minute or in addition to whatever else is under the tree.

It comes from GGD#2. Her name is Tiera. She is six. A few weeks ago, when her parents asked her what she wanted from Santa, she said “Hugs.”

They were taken aback and wondered where that came from. This little person does not go short in the hug department.

She is both a hugger and a hugee and has adoring adults around to hug with. Obviously she thinks hugs are a good thing.

Shortly after I heard about this, I came across a French Facebook item Connection recommending Diana French giving hugs as Christmas gifts.

They are free, and one size fits all. They are also environmentally correct and can be re-gifted with a guilty-free conscience. Some Googling revealed that scientists believe hugging is a healthy activity because it gives both parties an emotional lift and it is an excellent method of communication because it gives a positive message. Another bonus is that when you give a hug, you get one back. The perfect gift.

It is interesting to note that both Pope Francis and Prime Minister Trudeau are huggers. Both are almost always pictured hugging someone. Maybe if other leaders — global and local — hugged each other once in awhile the world would be a better place.

It isn’t likely Tiera got the idea of hugs for Christmas from Facebook or TV, but she is obviously is onto something. Let’s try it. *** A full moon will light Santa on his way this year. The next time it happens will be 2034. It begins Christmas Eve and peaks early Christmas morning. *** At least two school concerts presented a Canadian version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Geese, gold nuggets (instead of rings), hockey players, pine tree instead of pear tree, etc. It was fun.

Diana French is a freelance columnist for the Tribune. She is a former Tribune editor, retired teacher, historian, and book author.

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The Tsilhqot’in National Government Christmas party Friday offered a chance for many to get together, including Annie Stump (left), her granddaughter Qwensa Myers and daughter Stella Hunlin.

Our Viewpoint

The gift of giving The holidays are more than an obligation to give to others.

They are also an opportunity to give to others.

It is very easy to feel overwhelmed during the holiday season. Between work or school, family commitments, and the added stress of Christmas shopping, decorating, cooking, travel or welcoming relatives, it is all too easy to throw up your hands say ‘To heck with it!”

The urge to simply crawl into a hole – or at least a bundle of blankets on the couch – and watch terrible movies on Netflix until the season is over is understandable.

But rather than withdrawing, carve out a little time, or a few dollars, and reach out to do something for someone else this holiday season.

The Salvation Army is, as always, looking for more people to crew its kettles around the community. Various food banks, Christmas Bureaus, empty stocking drives, and blanket and coat drives are all crying out for help in the form of last-minute donations.

Giving back to the community, for many

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people, is seen as an obligation. At community newspapers, we see hundreds of ordinary local people every year who have volunteered their time and energy for everything from fundraising for disease research to helping pet shelters to aiding the homeless.

As diverse as their interests are, they almost always give the same response when asked why they do it.

“I wanted to give back.”

Most of us in Canada are astonishingly fortunate. We live in a technologically advanced, wealthy, and prosperous society.

Most of us are doing okay, even if it often seems as if we’re just scraping by.

When we give to others, we give to ourselves. We give to the communities we live in, making them better places for our own and future generations. We gain the gift of new friends from our charity efforts. We gain the satisfaction of knowing that we are part of a wider community whose members care for one another. What better gift could there be?

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hile we enjoy local holiday activities here in our region, we can contribute to B.C.’s economy by spending vacation dollars nearby — taking a staycation.

Staycations help boost domestic tourism revenues and local economies and as December is a busy time for all of us, staycations are a great way to step back from the hustle and bustle.

The Cariboo offers adventure for people from all walks of life all throughout the year.

Winter is no exception. From skiing, to snowshoeing to skating to hockey, there’s MLA lots of fun ways to get outside and get Musings back to nature and Coralee Oakes enjoy our beautiful region.

While the great outdoors offers a variety of fun activities, there’s lots of indoor activities to enjoy, too.

Williams Lake has lots of local coffee shops that provide a cozy atmosphere to catch up with family and friends over coffee or tea such as New World Coffee and Tea House, Gecko Tree Café and Bean Counter Bistro and Coffee Bar. Need a holiday read? Head to The Open Book and browse the shelves.

Looking for a fun game? Head to Cariboo Bowl. Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? Make a dinner reservation at a local restaurant.

On Jan. 1, families can come and participate in the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Scout Island Nature Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.’

There’s lots of fun activities for people of all ages here in Williams Lake. By visiting local and regional events and venues, not only can we support local businesses here in Williams Lake and the Cariboo, but we can also help to sustain jobs in the tourism sector.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and safe holiday season with your family, friends and loved ones and encourage you to explore all that our region has to offer this holiday season by taking a staycation. Make some memories with loved ones, celebrate responsibly and stay safe.

Coralee Oakes is the MLA for Cariboo North and Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction

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Two city heroes deserve recognition Editor: Sending out a deepest heartfelt thank you to the two men, Sherman and Stephan, who pulled over and rescued my uncle Ken from what could have been a trag-

ic end on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

You really saved his life. He could have froze with his injury.

Ken is a brother, an uncle and a father.

You are heroes to the entire family and we can never repay

your kindness of stopping and helping our loved one.

A multitude of roses to you both!

Toni and Forrest Linde Williams Lake

‘Shall’ or ‘should’ on global climate action Editor: Bow for elite power? “Should” of the Paris “climate agreement” are the differences in attitudes, bedeviling words, detailng actions that follow.

With the climate conference in Paris, 2015(COP 21) “should” or “shall” we each consider ourselves participating parties? A major issue were the words “should” or “shall.” Power struggled for “should.”

For every Canadian to get it right, crucial are seeing positive or negative attitudes — actions toward global-warming and climate change. There are no righting of wrongs going past the Paris climate goal of 1.5C. We are adversely affected now at 1C. Damages from climate change are already considerable, irreversible. For example, we cannot stop

glaciers from disappearing globally. Locally, the glaciers of Vancouver Island will soon be gone.

B.C.’s glaciers melt. Imagine stopping the Athabasca Glacier’s melting retreat.

We can slow the melt only by staying below 1.5C. Inevitably, loss of glaciers will have considerable consequences for future generations — our own children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren — profound.

Example — the melting permafrost’s tipping point could spell the end for mankind.

There are at least 11 climate tipping points every Canadian “should” or “shall” know? Bearing responsibility, understanding, caring — respecting future generations depends on “shall” and not “should.”

We “should” or “shall” clearly “see” which leaders we elect, hold-

ing positive or negative attitudes and actions toward global-warming.

Close your ears to their words and observe only their actions, positive or negative, for the long term future of mankind.

To stay below 1.5C, our fossilfueled greenhouse gases “shall” be peaking, more or less in five years and “shall” decline after 2020. Titanic forces line up negative actions going beyond 1.5C to 3C ... 4C ...

5C ... 6C. Can we afford “should” stop global-warming for the future of mankind?

Clearly see yourself as “shall” or “should.” Easily choose mankind’s sustainable future or, disagreeably, choose mankind’s untimely wretched demise.

Herb Nakada Williams Lake

Question of the week

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What is your favourite activity to do during the holidays?

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I’m not political but vote. I’m not an environmentalist but my eyes see.

I’m a grandmother with more than most, living without fear.

Without TV what I glean comes from the conversation of others.

Nothing’s changed.

Trudeau’s response when asked if he thought of his father today was: “Sorry, dad. I’m thinking of my children.”

When asked why his team was made up the way it was he replied: “It’s 2015.”

Who knows the future?

Letters aLways weLcome

Twenty-five-thousand people minus 500 equals 24,500.

Canada plus 24,500 is stronger than 500-plus persons promoting hatred.

Parisians put aside fear choosing happiness. The refugees are not here so we can’t say for certain what their makeup will be.

When I had Corral Gardens propagating one plant minus one half equals two — my math is unconventional.

We have much to share.

In school my daughter encountered bullying. She said: “If I walk away I will be the target I’m afraid.”

I said: “If you do nothing you, too, are a bully. If you show courage and walk away someone else will, too. And before long the bully is alone.”

Humans are the only species making the “conscious” decision to dirty their water, land and air.

It’s true, with money I could buy but I already have. Sharing.

If Trudeau changes taxation I could contribute more. Science and technology know better.

I have to believe we can encourage economics without destruction. The grandma in me.

First Nations have a “talking stick” where it is not you or me but

Stay inside with family.

I like sledding.

Lorissa Laity Eat chocolate.

William Newberry Definitely skiing.

Kadiyah Poirier Snowboarding.

Meakin CarlsonCampbell Video games.

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Log onto the Opinion section at wltribune.com to vote Last week’s question: Are you spending Christmas in Williams Lake this year?

YES: 51.4 per cent

Give Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a chance Editor:

Nicola Dutoit

the third way that speaks.

It’s found in inclusiveness.

Children see with honesty and sincerity. No colour, race or religion. The simple joy in another.

I’m not computer literate, spending my life doing. Inadvertently, I clicked on YouTube — “The girl who silenced the world for six minutes” — from 23 years ago.

Nothing’s changed.

Maybe Trudeau should be given a chance. After all, we still haven’t got the message.

Darcy Martens Williams Lake

NO: 48.6 per cent

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All letters and roses/raspberries must include the writer’s full name, daytime telephone number, and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous letters or those signed with pen names will not be published. The Tribune will make every effort to print all letters and roses/raspberries that meet the above criteria, but cannot guarantee publication in any particular issue. Letters on a variety of topics by a variety of writers will be considered before multiple letters by the same author on the same topic. Letters will be published on the Tribune website at wltribune.com. E-mailed letters are preferred, and can be sent to editor@wltribune.com

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A note from heaven to us at Christmas — grief — oh how long do we go on

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A limb has fallen from the family tree and I hear a voice saying; “Do not grieve for me.”

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life we had while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you, keep smiling and the sun will soon shine through.

My mind is at ease; my soul is at rest; remembering you all and how I was truly blessed.

At this Christmas season gather one and all.

Continue our traditions no matter how small.

Give strength to your lives, and don’t worry about a fall. I miss you all dearly; hold high your chins, until the day comes when we all are together again.

At this time of year, life for those

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who grieve can be full of long-suffering and pain-filled memories of a loved one who is no longer with us in our physical presence.

We long for their words of advice or a gentle touch of love across our face; we want to feel the full embrace and our heart aches with that longing.

The words: “Do not grieve for me,” in some cases go on to say “but if you must, just for a while” is the sentiment our loved one sends to us in a message and in reality we know this to be truth.

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the fact that grief is only for a moment is the hope our loved one sends to us when we close our eyes and in the silence of our hearts get to see small snippets or vignettes of what or how life once was in a memory.

No matter what time or season it is that a loved one has passed away there are so many times within the calendar year when we suddenly stop to reflect on a moment or a special day.

These special moments or special days might be the first day of school, a graduation, an engagement ring given, a wedding, the birth of a child welcoming new life into the family, or maybe a special Christmas thought.

When we have these moments we recall love.

The memories that come to mind of a deceased friend, or colleague or of a child, parent or spouse are special gifts often meant to

cause a smile that lets the warm light of life enter our moments of cold dark feelings causing that smile to appear on our faces even if for a brief moment.

One of the last memory pictures I see of my mom was her last Christmas morning when she sat up to watch me, along with my brothers and sister, unwrap a framed black and white photo of us siblings when we were small children in front of a Christmas tree.

Each year when I look at that photo which comes out only at Christmas I smile for the memories of family.

Although family life together might be only for a little while, we hold those we remember close to our hearts where they live and love with us forever.

Be good to yourself during the holiday season.

Decide what traditions you wish to keep and what you

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Speak openly about those you miss with family and friends for they are your strength and are journeying along with you.

Simplify your holiday plans and preparation if you wish, eliminate hurry and avoid additional stress.

Don’t ever be ashamed of tears for they show love and if you need to cry, then cry.

Allow each family member or friend to express their grief in their own ways as well, for as no two snowflakes are alike neither is grief from person to person, we all are different and have different ways of seeing and feeling our emotions.

Remember to honour your loved ones if you’d like, make a special memory table or place in your home of remembrance during the holidays.

This Christmas if you can do reach out to another person or perhaps help a family in need of kindness and love; visit a lonely person or volunteer at a community event.

One wish if I can offer this Christmas is… to love yourself first because you were and still are loved by all who are around you; share your love with others who need it and because the coming holiday season may be a season of sadness rather than joy, take hold anticipating small but memorable joys.

May the memory of a birth that is Christmas fill your hearts with love and give you peace. Merry Christmas.

Ron Malmas is a funeral director at Compassionate Care Funeral Home in Williams Lake.

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Peter Navratil Special to Tribune/Advisor Students attending Lake City Secondary School were gifted with an early Christmas activity Thursday when they were asked to apply math formulas to building a gingerbread house.

Caroline Chupa’s Grade 11 math class was given gingerbread houses to be used as a practical application of the geometry lessons being taught in the class.

Using the hands on approach students are encouraged to apply relevant lessons to their classes.

The math class had to find the volume for all the candy each group of students were choosing to place on their gingerbread house. After these numbers were established, the entire surface area of the house had to be found. After the math was done the students could begin construction.

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Lake City Secondary School math students Kailey Champagne (left) and Maddy Malz learn geometry using gingerbread houses donated by local businesses.

The Christmasthemed lesson took place partly as a result of the government’s project based learning initiative.

The idea is to “change the curriculum so whatever the

students are working on will be applied to everyday life,” says Janet Keener of Lake City Secondary School. The initiative “gives a tactile base to work off of ... and makes learning fun.”

Chupa, who teaches at LCSS, has long been using these hands on learning tactics, but for this lesson she had help.

Safeway, Save-OnFoods, and Walmart all donated ginger-

bread houses to the class for the project.

Students said they enjoyed the project and the Christmas spirit it brought into the school, adding it was a good way to teach.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Learning from your mistakes can help you to grow, Cancer.

Accept a challenge presented to you this week, even if it scares you. You may find it’s not so challenging after all.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, many opportunities are within reach, but you are just not sure which way to go.

Seek advice from Pisces when you get a spare moment.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, no one will know what you’re like deep inside unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but let some information slip out.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Some can see straight past your protective facade, Libra. So why not take it off and simply let others see the real you? You won’t be disappointed, and neither will they.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Now is not a time to drag your feet, Scorpio. You have a full slate of tasks to tackle, and it seems like the hours will slip away quickly. Recharge and refocus.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, you never shy away from a challenge, but you also know when to pick your battles. If something arises this week that seems a waste of time, pass it by.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when a past conflict pops up this week, push it aside. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you rather than problems from the past.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish something, Aquarius. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to set a goal in your sights to get things done.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let that person make his or her own mistakes.

Be patient.

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The Seniors Village Choristers, directed by Cindy Lightfoot (standing back right) and LeRae Haynes, had their debut performance on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Village’s annual Christmas party for residents and friends.

The event also included beautiful Christmas baking and refreshments, and musical performances by Tuba Christmas, Michelle Erlandson and Janet Catalano and the Senior Carolers.

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Lake City secondary band program finds new popularity Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer According to scientific research, studying music is not only fun, but is a powerful tool for attaining children’s full intellectual, social and creative potential.

It speeds the development of speech and reading skills; trains children to focus their attention for sustained periods of time; and helps children to gain a sense of empathy for others, the Royal Conservatory says in its overview of current neuroscience research paper The Benefits of Music Education.

Perhaps this research is one of the underlying factors in why the Lake City Secondary School band program is exploding this year.

Band teacher Laura Eilers says there are 100 students in Grade 7 band, 30 in Grade 8 band, 27 in Grade 9 band, and 38 students in the senior band program. There are also 21 students in the Jazz Band and 40 students in the LCSS Tour Band.

“The Tour Band and the Grade 8/9 band will be traveling to Whistler in April to compete in the Whistler Con Brio Band festival,” Eilers says. “There

Lynne Julius and Maria DiMarco on trumpet and Massi Calabrese on saxophone help make up the Lake City Secondary School band. are 53 students from LCSS playing in two ensembles.”

She says plans are also in the works for the Tour Band to travel to New York City and Boston for nine days during spring break 2017.

“Together with the rest of the LCSS fine arts team, we will be putting on another “Cariboo Meats Culture” in the spring, as a fundraiser for the arts,” Eilers says.

Dena Baumann teaches the Grade 7 band program and Eilers teaches the grades 8, 9 and senior band programs which are part of the regular school program and directs the Jazz and Tour bands which hold rehearsals before and after school hours.

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In introducing the songs Eilers talked about the development of the band

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Caring community at heart of season’s giving Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer The 18th annual Yuletide Dinner and 10th annual Wish Breakfast in Williams Lake couldn’t happen this Christmas without the generous support of the entire community, says the events co-ordinator Vanessa Riplinger.

“I truly believe that we have a very giving community,” Vanessa says. “People are so passionate about Williams Lake. People here quietly go about the business of giving. I have so much respect for people who do that.”

One of those quiet givers, she says is Ramada Inn (former Overlander) owner Lindsey Gasparini, who hosted the Yuletide Dinner for many years and continues to host the Williams Lake Wish Breakfast, and support many sports activities for children and youth.

“He gives so much back to our community and never wants to be recognized,” Vanessa says.

She says the Yuletide Dinner was actually started by chef Walter Brunner when he and his staff at the little restaurant they were managing in the Slumber Lodge decided to host a free Christmas dinner for the city’s street people.

A couple of years later when Walter moved on to another job, Vanessa says CDC manager Nancy Gale felt it would be a good thing for the CDC to do for the community.

Vanessa became the point person to get the ball rolling.

She enlisted the help of the Fraser Inn managers and the Yuletide dinner found a new home at the Great Cariboo Steak House, the Fraser Inn restaurant for the next three years.

“The first year we had lineups out the door,” Vanessa says.

“Some people had never been to a restaurant like that before.”

After the Fraser Inn changed hands, Vanessa asked Lindsey if he might like to host the dinner which was then held at the Ramada (former Overlander) convention centre every year until this year.

“One year we served 900 people,” Vanessa says. But generally she says the dinners are attended by 400 to 500 people who enjoy a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, plus a visit from Santa with gifts of Christmas stockings for the children.

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Thursday, Dec. 31

Mt. Timothy Apres Ski Party The Mt. Timothy Ski Society and Ski Patrol is planning for a grand 2016 New Year’s Apres Ski Party and Fundraiser to ring in 2016.

The dinner, dance and silent auction is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 31 at the Elk’s Hall in Williams Lake. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Crank it Up DJ services will be providing the music.

In addition to dinner there will be midnight snacks, party favours, a fully stocked bar, and free non-alcoholic beverages for the designated drivers.

Among the auction items is a log bench donated by Pioneer Log Homes.

Tickets are $65 each and available at Spa Naturally, Bob’s, Raymond James and Chiropractic Associates.

Saturday, Jan. 2 Wrestling Day

The City of Williams Lake has officially declared Jan. 2, 2016 as Wrestling Day in Williams Lake.

Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 Quintet Plus resumes

The lakecity’s adult mixed community choir Quintet Plus meets on Mondays at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Carson Drive.

The next session begins on Jan. 4, 2016.

For more information call Sharon Hoffman at 250-3925671.

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Vanessa Riplinger receives toys during the annual Christmas Wish Breakfast Dec. 15 at the Ramada Convention Centre.

As her letters asking for help say: “The dinner is a gift from the Williams Lake community to anyone experiencing lean times this season. Lean times need not mean only a shortage of funds for a traditional feast, but perhaps lean on company to celebrate the holiday.”

Sometimes a family or individual going through a hard time just needs to know that someone cares, she adds.

This year the Yuletide Dinner, held on Wednesday, Dec. 2 changed location once again, being hosted by St. Vincent De Paul Society at the Sacred Heart Church Hall.

Vanessa says Brice O’Neill, chef at New World Coffee and Tea House and a team of St. Vincent De Paul volunteers cooked the dinner and various church groups got together to bake goodies for the dessert.

The CDC staff, church mem-

bers and other volunteers from the community came together to serve and clean up afterward. A total of 500 dinners were served this year.

“The Cariboo Men’s Choir, Old Time Fiddlers and the TubaJohn Brass Band all provided wonderful festive Christmas music for the event,” Vanessa says.

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Certificate of Merit nomination deadline Williams Lake City Council is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Certificate of Merit Awards that are awarded to city and fringe area residents who bring national or international recognition to the city.

For information contact Cindy Bouchard at 250-3921773 or e-mail cbouchard@ williamslake.ca.

The deadline on nominations is January, 9, 2016.

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COMMUNITY Vanessa Riplinger passionate about Williams Lake Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer Vanessa Riplinger has lived in different cities and different countries, and through all of her experiences she is sure that Williams Lake is the best place in the world to live and work.

Vanessa (Whitely) moved to Williams with her family from Conquest, Saskatchewan at the age of two.

Except for a few years away attending university on Vancouver Island and four years living in New Zealand she has made her home in Williams Lake where she and her husband, Brent, are raising their children, Keaton, 15, and raised their daughter, Tayler, 23, who is now in her second year at TRU in Williams Lake.

Vanessa knew from

the time she was a young teen that she wanted to work with children needing extra support.

The inspiration came in the form of volunteering with the Child Development Centre’s supported horse program and the supported swim program.

She was also a star with the high-school Scarlet Fever team, sat on the city’s youth council and held positions on the school council.

“I’ve always volunteered my whole life,” Vanessa says. “I love Williams Lake. I have lived in a different country and different towns and I can’t think of anywhere else that I would rather live.”

She completed recreation administration at Malaspina University, where her soccer

team won the Canadian championship one year. The degree has propelled her into numerous jobs working with children and adults needing extra sports.

She has worked for the YMCA, the Women’s Contact Society, the city’s recreation program, and other jobs along the way.

At one point, when she returned from New Zealand, she held down three jobs at one time.

One of the highlights of her career was setting up the Women’s Contact Society’s Child Care Resource and Referral program with Christine Halverson.

“It is a great organization and an amazing program,” she says of her time at the women’s centre, which led her to her present work with the Cariboo Chilcotin

Child Development Centre.

She has been with the CDC since 1997, working in various positions until becoming the CDC’s operation manager for the past seven years.

Working at the CDC is her dream job.

“Even back in junior high school I was trying to figure out how I could work here,” Vanessa says. “This is my dream and I get to live it.”

With such a passion for the lakecity, its people, and children and adults who may need a few extra supports in their lives, it is understandable that Vanessa has become the driving force behind the lakecity’s annual Yuletide Dinner and Wish Breakfast which are organized by Vanessa,

but she says wouldn’t happen without a whole lot of volunteer community support.

“I live in Williams Lake and I love the people here,” Vanessa says. “I strongly believe that people should look after each other.”

Over the years, Vanessa has taken her turn manning the Salvation Army Christmas kettles, coached soccer, and helped out with her children’s various sports and community activities These days she enjoys watching her son play hockey, is a member of a book club, and has served on the Chamber of Commerce board for about six years.

While she no longer plays soccer, Vanessa has a new sport of passion, golfing with her family and friends.

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Vanessa Riplinger with Angela Sommer of Angelkeys Music Studio, who volunteers her time every year to entertain guests at the annual Christmas Wish Breakfast.

Gasparini a longtime community supporter Continued From Page A17 She says quilters and other fabric artists in the community make stockings every year for children, which are filled with little gifts such as an orange tooth brush donated by local dentists, books donated by the local literacy group, plus all types of goodies donated by Shoppers Drug Mart.

“It was an amazing partnership,” Vanessa says. “People here quietly go about their business of giving. I have so much respect for people who do that.”

The idea for the Williams Lake Christmas Wish Breakfast was born 10 years ago when Vanessa says she was watching the Vancouver wish breakfast on TV and thought it

Lindsey Gasparini would be a great idea for Williams Lake.

“I asked Lindsey what he thought, thinking we might hold a wish breakfast here the following year,” Vanessa says. “He said ‘let’s do it next week’.”

She says The Goat radio jumped on board to help with advertising and has been a key sponsor of the event

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ever since then.

While the Yuletide Dinner has moved this year to Sacred Heart Church Hall, she says Lindsey continues to host the Christmas Wish Breakfast, at what is a very nominal cost to the CDC. The CDC staff fundraises to help cover the cost of food for the breakfast.

In exchange for donations of a toy or gift for a child or teen, Carmen’s Restaurant at the Ramada provides a sumptuous smorgasbord breakfast in the convention centre. This year 800 people attended the breakfast in half hour sittings between 6 and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, bringing with them 1,100 toys and gifts, plus cash donations used to buy more gifts bringing the

total to 1,400 gifts distributed.

She says the CDC invites social service agencies, social workers, counsellors, and caregivers who work with children and families to come to the CDC the day after the breakfast to share in the donations.

“Anyone who works with children who might not get a toy or gift can come and pick out something, wrap it up and give it to the parent or guardian or give it to the child in need themselves,” Vanessa says.

Any gifts left after the CDC’s giveaway are

sent to the Salvation Army for their Christmas cheer program.

Vanessa says she is always amazed at the community response to her letters requesting help and the number of people who donate $11 for an individual or $44 for a family to enjoy the Yuletide Dinner, and

those who bring toys and gifts for children and teens to the Christmas Wish Breakfast.

“I am blessed and I believe that everyone I work with in this field feels the same passion for this community,” Vanessa says. “I am no different from anyone else.”

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Gaeil Farrar Staff Writer The city’s first Angel Tree project was a huge success thanks to the efforts of Williams Lake students, businesses and community groups, says event organizer and teacher Laura Masini Pieralli.

She said it took several groups of student elves to make the 200 ornaments for the Angel Tree.

The unique ornaments were a small token of appreciation for people who generously donated a Christmas gift for one of the boys or girls on the Salvation Army’s Christmas wish list this year.

Each ornament was marked with 2015 and had a tag attached to it with the age of a boy or girl in need along with that child’s wish for a Christmas gift.

During November and December the Angel Tree flew around the community to attend the Medieval Market at the LCSS Williams Lake Campus, to the Earth Friendly Craft event at the Central Cariboo Arts Centre, to the WLCBIA office at the Winter Lights Festival and finally to Canadian Tire in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Wherever the Angel Tree lighted the ornaments quickly disappeared and in their place appeared gifts that were dropped off at the Salvation Army or the Canadian Tire gift drop box.

The first group of 90 ornaments for the Angel Tree were made at the Boys and Girls Club by students in GROW, Skyline and Transitions and were all taken by Santa’s eager helpers at the tree’s first outing at the Medieval Market.

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The Angel Tree held 200 ornaments made by student elves.

Students Logan Stanislaus (left), teacher Laura Masini Pieralli, and student Tyler Popoff are all smiles as they complete a morning of making Christmas tree ornaments for the Angel Tree at the Boys and Girls Club.

portive of the project, and of course, moved by the whimsical, adorable and limited edition ornaments,” Masini Pieralli said.

Two more lists of children in need were provided by the Salvation Army and more ornaments were made, this time by two classes at Marie Sharpe Elementary school, who also included personal mes-

sages of gratitude on the cards.

“The fact that angel was spelled ‘angle,’ ‘agle,’ ‘anjl’ melted hearts,” Masini Pieralli said.

“The Angel Tree flew over to the Earth Friendly Craft event where most of the ornaments came off of the tree there, too.”

She says people at both events commented on how mod-

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est and simple the children’s requests for gifts were: a Barbie doll, makeup, cars, trucks, board games and blankets.

Ornaments for the final list of children in need were made by students in Mr. Benvin’s Lake City Secondary Grade 7 class and travelled with

the Angel Tree to the Winter Lights Festival and Canadian Trie.

“The Grade 7s really kicked it up a notch with heartwarming thank you notes for those who choose to donate, and I watched people take more than one,” Masini Pieralli said. “One family took six!”

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Florence Doxtator accepts the first place prize of a return flight for two to Vancouver donated by Pacific Coastal Airlines from Tribune/Weekend Advisor publisher Kathy McLean. The flight was one of three draw prizes offered in the Tribune’s annual Food and Toy Drive for the Salvation Army held Saturday, Dec. 12.

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Phyllis Robinson wins the third prize during the Tribune’s Food and Toy Drive, a waterproof heavy duty action camera donated by Canadian Tire.

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NEWS Bowron Lake canoe circuit open for reservations soon Visitors can soon start booking trips to two popular BC Parks backcountry destinations — Berg Lake trail and the Bowron Lake canoe

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Beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2016, those looking to hike the scenic Berg Lake trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park

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The West Side experience is also available, which is less than half of the circuit and takes two to four days to complete.

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Can you believe it? Another year is almost gone. Wow! It’s at this time of year that I sometimes feel particularly ancient. Life gets really crazy when you get to a certain age. Questions flood into your mind at ridiculous speeds. They’d be the sort of questions that really grate on you because they’ve been put on hold for years with a queue of other more important things in front of them.

So I would say to myself, “All the other stuff can wait”.

I’ve got the time.

I’ve got the time to love.

And I’m not talking about the weak xxx we sometimes lazily put at the end of messages that somehow telepathically imbues onto the receiver all the love in the world that can be had in one moment. What I mean is the kind of love that is tangible.

The patient love. The sort of love that slows… down… enough… Love that forgets the time love.

It destroys me every time I think about it, but there is a problem. Every day it seems like perhaps the universe has forgotten this simple concept of love. We’ve forgotten about this love because in many

PARSONS PEN

BY JOEL DUNTIN instances we’ve replaced it with hate. It’s a cruel and uncertain world.

Sometimes we think that this type of terror only exists in far away places, in wartorn cities, when the truth is that this poisonous love sometimes exists right here in our communities. This love seems happiest when being obscene and destructive.

It loves anger.

It loves the idea of hurting others.

It pursues the elevation and affection of one’s own ideas.

It loves the wobble of its own swagger.

It is so drunk off its own vapour that this love is blind and angered by everything that shouts difference.

So it seems that we just can’t seem to slow down enough to Love.

As this year comes to an end, I am reminded of my time with friends. Those I haven’t said “I love you” to.

I think to myself, “Have I slowed down enough to see you?” Am I content on only showing love that is: Hypothetical Convenient Time limited A love that only shows up in eulogies or heart-felt messages on the inside of Christmas cards?

Or am I able to love by preserving my friendships, by protecting those who cannot protect themselves, by trusting enough? There is so little time. So I’ve decided that I’d rather spend these moments lighting this dark world with hope and slow down enough to really enjoy it, feel it, experience it, share it, with YOU… Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas. Love, peace and joy to everyone.

Inspired by: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Joel Duntin is with the Cariboo Central & 100 Mile SDA Church The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of all the churches in the Pastor’s Fellowship.

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If we look back into our not-too-distant past and consider Martin Luther King Jr., John Lennon, and the Beatles they all have something in common. Love. Mr. King, “I have a dream”, John Lennon, “ Imagine all the people living life in peace”, and the Beatles, “All you need is Love”. If we think of what these men said, what they did, who they were and are, it seems like they all just wanted our world to be a better place.

As we all come together this holiday season, celebrating, or not as our faith and beliefs may guide us, consider your fellow man, feel your hearts beat in your chest, look upon your brothers and sisters with love and kindness, treat one another with tenderness, for what we put out into our world is returned to us. Alone we are one person, together we are a community and we can change the world and mould it to our ideal. Is that not what we do now?

Two thousand years ago, he came, he lived a perfect life, and he died for us. He loves all of us in a way that many do not know but can if they only choose to. Yes, I am talking about Jesus and let us not forget that Christmas is not really about the exchange of gifts, it’s a celebration of his life and the gift he has given all of us.

I believe we can live in a world where there is no war, there is no violence, where neighbours help each other, where children are taken care of when they are sick, where food is shared so that there are no empty bellies, where we all have clean water to drink. Yes, this I truly believe.

We can have all of this and more if you believe to.

Look upon one another with love and joy in your heart and witness the changes that happen around you. Closer to home, there is someone who says “Anything is possible”.

I love my community and all of us in it.

I would ask for one thing this Christmas, and I would like to share it with you.

God Bless the Whole World, No Exceptions.

Merry Christmas

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SPORTS NOTEBOOK Monday, Dec. 28

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The Alkali Braves, after a 3-1 win in the championships over the Cariboo Canucks, were the competitive division winners Sunday in the fourth annual Cariboo Canucks Hockey Tournament.

Cariboo Canucks host fourth annual tourney Greg Sabatino Staff Writer

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Lake City Falcons basketball player Jobanjit Saini pulls up for a jumper during a victory Thursday, Dec. 17 over the Peter Skene Ogden Eagles.

Lake City Falcons take wins over Bella Coola, Eagles Greg Sabatino Staff Writer Lake City secondary basketball teams hit the hardwood last week for exhibition games against the Peter Skene Ogden Eagles of 100 Mile House and Bella Coola.

The senior boys Falcons played three games — two against Bella Coola and one against the Eagles — splitting wins with Bella Coola and beating PSO 59-34.

On Wednesday the Falcons dropped a 5041 decision to Bella Coola, before Ryland Exshaw dropped a lastsecond buzzer beater to beat them 50-49 during the school’s lunch hour Thursday.

“The gym was packed

of cheering students at lunch time who were in awe that we actually pulled off the comeback win,” said coach Ruel Anderson. “That win showed mental toughness.”

He added the team was led by strong play from guards Exshaw, Jobanjit Saini and forward Ryan Gannon.

“The whole team is beginning to gel and play unselfish team basketball,” Anderson said.

On the senior girls side Kaila Melville put up 12 points and both Laura Pfleiderer and Morgan Blois knocked in 10 as the Falcons defeated PSO, 62-38.

Emma Pfleiderer also scored eight points in the win.

Roughly 345 players spread among 23 teams helped make this year’s fourth annual Cariboo Canucks All-Native Hockey Tournament another success, said organizer Cecil Grinder.

Five divisions — a masters/recreational division, an elders division, a women’s division, a youth division (six to eight years old) and a competitive division — saw teams compete over three days Dec. 18-20 at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

“It was nice to see people come just to watch hockey,” Grinder said of the fanfare.

“It’s fun with the elders coming to watch and good to see them come out to watch our youth division, our up and coming players. Everyone I talked to said they were glad they played in the tournament.”

In the competitive division the Alkali Braves knocked off the host Cariboo Canucks, 3-1, in the champion-

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Cariboo Stars player Stephanie McLean of Fraser Lake hauls the puck up ice in a game against the women’s division champions, Williams Lake. ship.

A team made up of threeon-three players from Total Ice Training Centre named Williams Lake, one of two non First Nations teams in the tournament, downed the host Cariboo Stars, 2-1, in the women’s division final.

The other non First Nations Team, West Fraser, defeated the Athabaskans, 8-4, to claim the elders division (55 plus) title.

The masters/recreational division final saw the host Longhorns edge Gex Nati,

while in the youth division Kamloops beat Lil Hawk to win.

At the tournament tributes were paid to the late Norman Alphonse, who won the best fan award in 2012, and the late Rocky Jim, a man Grinder said was “our leader in sports in his time here.”

“He looked after us,” Grinder said. “At the honorary puck drop his grandson dropped the puck for us.”

For player awards from the tournament see the scoreboard on page B2.

Price wins Lou Marsh Award After Anahim Lake and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was announced as the Lou Marsh Award winner for Canada’s top athlete, CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett had a special message for the NHL all-star.

“This is an amazing feat for any athlete,” Barnett said. “Carey joins a long list of distinguished Ca-

nadians that includes another son of the CaribooChilcotin, Rick Hansen, who won this award in 1983.”

Barnett said like Hansen’s, Price’s story is one of determination and perseverance. Growing up in Anahim Lake, Price’s parents Lynda and Jerry made sure their son was able to play minor hockey in Wil-

liams Lake.

“Even through all his success with the Montreal Canadiens and gold medal-winning Canadian Olympic hockey team, Carey remains a humble, generous ambassador for the entire Cariboo-Chilcotin region,” Barnett said.

“To our young people, he is a role model who proves anything is possible.”

The annual Cowboys and Indians Hockey Game, a fundraiser for the Williams Lake High School Rodeo Club and Punky Lake Wilderness Camp Society, takes place Monday, Dec. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

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Polar Bear Swim The Williams Lake Rustlers Rugby Football Club is preparing to host its annual Polar Bear Swim on New Year’s Day. Scheduled for noon on Jan. 1 at Scout Island, the event is a fundraiser for youth rugby in the community with all proceeds going to the program. There will be prizes for oldest and youngest swimmers and highest pledge earning.

Participants are asked to bring a towel, a warm change of clothes and are invited to wear a costume for fun.

Sunday, Jan. 3

Tomahawks host Stampeders The Central Interior Hockey League East Division leading Williams Lake Stampeders travel south to take on the Lac La Hache Tomahawks at the Rolph Zeis Memorial Arena. Puck drop goes at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 10 Family Fun Day

The Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club hosts its annual Family Fun Day on the trails at Bull Mountain Jan. 10. Family Fun Day is a great opportunity for the whole family or adult individuals to try cross-country skiing, especially if you have never skied before. The use of the trails is free to the public on this day. Skis, boots and poles will be available to borrow at no charge and instructors will be available.

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Cariboo Canucks All-Native Hockey Tournament Awards Youth Division (6-8 yrs old) Best goalie: Cloe Rupert (Kamloops) Best defence: Danic Soloman (Lil Hawk) and Luca Gapello (Kamloops) Best forward: Nathan Johnson (Lil Hawk), Seth Holt (Kamloops) and Seth Cahoose Elders Best goalie: Jamie Moe Best defence: Brent Kelso (W.F.) and Randy Johnson (Ath) Best forward: Darrell Sellar (Ath), Anthony Chelsea (Alkali) and Bruce Anderson (W.F.) Masters/Rec Best goalie: Tanner Nickel Best defence: Derrick Stump (Longhorn) and Todd Isnardy Best forward: Earl Call (L.G.), Lucas Quilt (G.N.) and Sherman Mack (L.G.) Women Best goalie: Joanna-Rae Alphonse Best defence: Kacey Seymour (C.S.) and Allie Waterhous (C.S.) Best forward: Tessa Hare (WL), Isabelle Call (CS) and Jordan Evans (WL) Competitive Best goalie: Christian Stump Best defence: Vince Kozuki (CC) and Andrew Morrison (H.B.) Best forward: Duane Alphonse (CC), Francis Johnson (Alkali) and Curtis Cardinal (Alkali) Wednesday Afternoon Ladies Bowling League (Dec. 16) Klassy Ladies - 3 Queen Bees - 2 Alley Oops! - 2 Yo-Yos - 1 Team High Single - Klassy Ladies - 1,156 Team High Triple - Alley Oops! - 3,355 High Average - Caroline Munich - 200 High Single - Donna Jeffries - 256 High Triple - Caroline Munich - 698 Most Over Average - Mary Bluda - 128 points Monday Night Bowling League (Dec. 14) Spare Parts - 33 The Five Pickles - 25 Pinheads - 32 Hit & Miss - 22 Class Acts - 29 Just for Kicks - 20 The Pirates - 29 El Paso Wipo - 17 Loonies - 28 Missing Link - 5 Team High Single - Pinheads - 1,253 Team High Triple - Pinheads - 3,584 Men’s High Average - Larry Andrews - 257 Men’s High Single - Dustin Morrison - 291 Men’s High Triple - Brandon Eckert - 747 Ladies’ High Single - Lynn Bolt - 216 Ladies’ High Single - Lynn Bolt - 248 Ladies’ High Triple - Lynn Bolt - 702 Denny’s Club 55+ Tuesday/Friday Bowling Leagues Friday, Dec. 18 Rowdies - 4 100 Mile Strikers - 1 Help! - 3 Golden Girls - 1 Something Else - 3 The Fix Is In - 1 Gutter Dusters - 3 Odd Balls - 1 The Connection - 3 Elks - 0 Ladies’ High Single - Norma Weatherby - 243 Ladies’ High Triple - Norma Weatherby - 620 Ladies’ High Average - Sharron Walters - 201 Men’s High Single - Wally Oakes - 318 Men’s High Triple - Wally Oakes - 680 Men’s High Average - Ervin Hannah - 214 Tuesday, Dec. 15 Ladies’ High Single - Norma Weatherby - 325 Ladies’ High Triple - Norma Weatherby - 688 Men’s High Single - Ken Fix - 272 Men’s High Triple - Herb Weatherby - 613

While most people will spend their Christmas morning unwrapping gifts huddled around a Christmas tree, four Williams Lake boys will be hopping on a bus to Calgary for a hockey tournament.

Brothers Chase Dubois and Daine Dubois and cousins Colton Thomas and Trey Thomas, all players on the Prince George-based Cariboo Cougars of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League, will attempt to repeat as champions at the international Mac’s AAA Midget World Invitational Hockey Tournament.

While no small feat to win, all four and their coach, Trevor Sprague, are heading into the tournament with confidence, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

Aside from the business end of the tournament, some of their family members will meet them there on Christmas day where the team has a catered turkey dinner planned at the Westin hotel they’re staying at.

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Cariboo Cougars and hometown Williams Lake boys Daine Dubois (back from left), Trey Thomas, Colton Thomas (front from left), Chase Dubois take a break for a photo with one of their biggest fans, Cameron Pinette, who turned out to watch them practice Friday at Total Ice Training Centre in preparation for the Mac’s Midget ‘AAA’ Tournament.

“They’ve got their secret Santas all packed up and ready to go,” Sprague said, adding spending Christmas day with the team is a great way to build team chemistry.

For Chase and Colton, this will be their third trip to the Mac’s Tournament.

For Trey and Daine, this will be their first time attending the annual event.

“Being away from

home is different, for sure, but you’re still in the Christmas spirit,” Chase said.

As the defending champions, the team finds itself in the toughest pool in the tournament alongside the Calgary Bisons, the Lloydminster Bobcats, the California Avalanche and the Yorkton Terriers.

“It’s going to be tough because every team wants to play

their best, but I think we have a good team this year and can repeat,” Colton said.

“Our team’s been doing really well lately and we’ve just got to keep up our good play and we’ll do well.”

Chase said winning the tournament last year was “the best experience of my life.”

“We’re going up against the top teams so they’re going to be gunning for us,” he said.

The Cougars (17-63) are coming off two wins during the weekend versus the Great Vancouver Canadians and are now tied for the top spot in the BCMMHL with the Valley West Hawks.

The team stopped in Williams Lake for a fun, team-building three-on-three tournament at Total Ice Training Centre on Friday, Dec. 18, prior to the weekend’s results.

“The guys need to come to the tournament and be ready,” Sprague said. “Chase and Colton, they’re some of the best leaders in our room. I love the tournament. It’s an unbelievable experience for families, as well.”

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SPORTS Stamps host ‘Stamp out Hunger’ Greg Sabatino Tribune Staff Writer Just like inside the penalty box Friday night at the Cariboo Memorial Complex, there isn’t much room to breath atop the standings of the Central Interior Hockey League.

After a penaltyfilled contest that saw 11 players between the Williams Lake Stampeders and the Lac La Hache Tomahawks crammed inside the sin bin and an 8-1 Williams Lake victory, just two points separate the East-leading Stampeders and the Westdivision leaders, the Smithers Steelheads.

Through 14 games the Stampeders have amassed an 11-win, three-loss record,

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Eleven players between the Williams Lake Stampeders and the Lac La Hache Tomahawks cram the penalty boxes Friday during an 8-1 Williams Lake victory. while the Steelheads, with 13 games played, have 10 wins and three losses.

With the end of the 16-game regular season looming, the regular season title is either team’s to claim.

On Friday, during the Stampeders “Stamp out Hunger” campaign for the Salvation Army food bank, Williams Lake notched six unanswered goals before the Tomahawks (0-

13) got on the board.

Kaleb Boyle, Brady Fuller, Caleb Roy, Tyrel Lucas (2G) and David Gore all scored, before the Tomahawks’ Richard Macdonald managed to slip one past Wil-

liams Lake netminder Justin Foote.

Kyler Wilkinson and Jassi Sangha rounded out the scoring for the Stampeders.

In total, 82 minutes in penalties were dolled out on the evening.

The Stampeders also held their quad draw and a turkey toss, where Lorne Doerkson was announced as the ATV winner.

The teams both have a short break over the holidays before returning to the ice on Sunday, Jan. 3 where Williams Lake will travel to Lac La Hache for a 1 p.m. puck drop.

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In the first game the Wolves started slow but built momentum and rolled to an easy 10-3 victory.

Dylan Derose was solid in net for the Wolves and kept things close until the offence started to click and piled up goal after goal in the third period, scoring six times in the frame.

Williams Lake was led by William Paynton with five points (3G, 2A), and Cody Swan with four points (2G, 2A). Mitchell Labossierre, Riley Haines, Lane Wycotte, Jared Yuell and Corey Loring also scored for the Wolves.

Owen Powers chipped in with a pair of assists.

In the second game later that day the Wolves jumped out to

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Ed passed quietly with family and friends by his side on October 29, 2015.

Ed was predeceased by his father, Charles Grant Mears, survived by his mother Dorothy (Gary), siblings: Warren (Diane), Liz (Mickey), Brenda, Neil, Lora and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Don & Sherry Gibson for opening their home to Ed and his family during his final weeks.

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Items for $300 & Under are $3 per insertion* It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert (Bert) Eicher on December 20, 2015 at the age of 75 years.

He will be missed by loving wife Sylvia and the many friends who knew him.

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Sun Peaks condo for rent . $250 per night. Sleeps 7.

(250)305-2913

Lost in grief, impenetrable and deep. For many a day I could not sleep. I closed my eyes, was late one night, within a heartbeat, my dreams took flight. I saw your face, your eyes, your smile, I held you close, we talked a while. I told you how I missed you so. And did not understand why you had to go.

You said it was your time to pass, the sand ran through the hour glass. That each of us burns long or bright, until we disappear from sight. You told me I must laugh and cry, I should not let life pass me by. That I must let go of the past, and hold sweet memories in my heart. There would be joys, there would be sorrows, but most of all, there would be tomorrows. I didn’t want the dream to end, it felt as though I was losing you again.

You gave me one last longed for smile, I knew then, it would be a while, until we met and embraced again, but that I would live and love till then. All of our love to you my sweet boy forever & always; Mom, Eric, brother Eric, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Iain & Uncle Sean xoxo.

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Help Wanted

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Plumbing

$400 & Under

FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Set of Winter Ice Pro tires, few months old on rims.

205/55/15 $400. obo (250)296-3307

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

Call 1-800-466-1535. Email: info@canscribe.com.

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Help Wanted Child Caregiver - Private Home. $11/hr for 40 hrs/wk in Maria Del Rosario’s home in Williams Lake to care for 3 yr old & 6 yr old boys. Optional accommodation avail at no charge on a live-in basis. This is NOT a condition of employment. Applicant must have experience with child with allergies and possess a 1st aid certificate. Apply via email: maricordungan@ hotmail.com Forest technician required for F/T or P/T work in Williams Lake. Wages DOE. Call (250)392-0515

Parallel Wood Products Ltd. in Williams Lake, BC is seeking applicants for the position of:

Finger Joint Line Workers Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment and must be willing and able to work all shifts.

Preference will be given to individuals with experience in lumber / finger joint manufacturing.

Resumes may be dropped off in person at: Parallel Wood Products Ltd. 250 Hodgson Road Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T3 Phone: 250-392-7538

LOSS PREVENTION

A retail leader in your community is hiring an individual in the field of Loss Prevention. The successful candidate must have (or in the process of attaining) an up to date BC security workers license (including AST), and will receive 3 weeks in house training.

Following this you will be responsible to: detect and apprehend criminals, preserve evidence, appearing in a court of law and provide testimony, submit apprehension reports, maintain and utilize CCTV systems, investigate internal theft, monitor physical security measures, assist in the monitoring of JHSC requirements as part of the safety team. Our in store Loss Prevention Associates are mature, responsible, demonstrate a sense of urgency and are able to work unsupervised.

If you value respect for individuals, customer service and the pursuit of excellence, launch your career with a “winning team”, one that is rapidly growing, financially strong, sharing profits and providing career development opportunities.

Apply with cover letter to Box 721, c/o The Williams Lake Tribune, 188 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8.

Candidates must have permanent employment status within Canada and be willing to have a criminal background check done.

Parallel Wood Products Ltd. has added an additional shift to our finger joint plant in Williams Lake, BC and will be accepting resumes for: Certified Millwrights Individual must have demonstrated the ability to safely troubleshoot equipment in a production atmosphere. Must be willing and able to work all shifts. Experience in lumber / finger joint manufacturing would be an asset but not required.

Third and Fourth year apprentices would also receive consideration.

LEGAL ASSISTANT Morelli Chertkow is seeking to hire an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for our Williams Lake office.

Please visit our website for details: www.morelli chertkow.com/careers.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Resumes may be faxed to Casey Elgert at Parallel Wood Products Ltd. at 250-392-7584.

Model/ Talent Agencies Female Video Models wanted 19-45 yrs old. $15/hour. All shapes and sizes needed.

Email Jessica at Jessica.camcassa@gmail.com

GARDEN COORDINATOR The Senden Centre actively engages youth & community members in gardening and greenhouse production, food preservation and other land based activities. As part of a strategy to address health and wellness, the Senden Centre is piloting a new model of program delivery in 2016. The Garden Coordinator will plan, manage and supervise the gardening operations, while actively participating in on site agriculture centered education activities for youth and their families. You must be physically fit, have experience coaching youth, and enjoy working in cultural diversity. This position is four days per week throughout the period January 18, 2016 to December 2, 2016.

Apply by January 12, 2016 to: Executive Director of USDC at 250-842-6110 or asmith@usdc.bc.ca

Trades, Technical WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.

Services

Business/Office Service HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal.

Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

Career Opportunities

FACULTY ABTS 1140, 1200, 1300 Applied Business Technology Program Regional Centre, Clearwater, BC For further information, please visit:

www.tru.ca/careers We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Naturally raised grass fed beef for sale. Call Windy Creek Farm 250-296-3256 or 250-267-8476 to order.

Depot for batteries, rads, copper, aluminum, catalytic converters, alts. and starts.

Will p/u, will pay cash!

Phone 250-398-0672

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings.

Deliveries available (250)398-2805

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Wanted in good working condition, stacking washer & dryer. 24” wide. (250)392-5779

$100 & Under Brand new electric snow thrower. $85. (250)392-5358

$200 & Under EZ Glider. (Never been out of box. $110. obo (250)296-3307

$300 & Under 3/4 length Mink fur coat. Mint condition. open to offers.

(250)296-3307 Kitchenaid 16 cup coffee maker (never been opened) & Mix master, full capacity, never used. Open to offers.

(250)296-3307

Free Items FREE: 2 Arabian horses including winter supply of hay & supplements. 1 gelding & 1 pure bred stud. (250)392-7769

Firewood/Fuel Legally obtained firewood, Timber #A93022, Full measured cord.

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Misc. for Sale Downhill skis. Solomon bindings. Adult size, metal edging.

Winchester 306 bolt action.

Feathered checkering, 2 way telescope sight. Over & under 12 gauge shotgun. Made in Hungary. Checkering. New condition. 250-296-0139.

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COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICES 250-398-9800 1138 Lakeview Crescent

Maureen Lee you are the lucky winner of a Panago Pizza. Please contact the Tribune office by Wed, December 30/15 to collect your gift certificate.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.

Misc. for Sale

Sales and Service of All Small Engine and Marine Equipment

• 2 and 4 stroke engine rebuilding • Buy and sell used equipment • Many parts - new and used available in stock • Dealer for Motovan, Kimpex, Trans Can Imports, Western Marine and many more • Warranty Contractor for Sears • Specials on in-stock ATV tires & helmets

Health Care Assistant Program School of Nursing Kamloops Campus

250-296-3380

3616 Stanchfield Road - 15 mins up Horsefly Road candski@xplornet.ca

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Misc. for Sale

TARPS! TARPS! BLUE TARPS

10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT $2.19

WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

STARTING AT $3.99

250-392-2331 188 N. 1st Ave.

Gift Certificates

Flight Lessons or Sight Seeing Flights Introductory Flight Special 250-392-3195

BLACK TARPS

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK

INCOME TAX RETURNS Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 4 pm

Walk-Ins Welcome Certified e-file agent OPEN Fast drop-off service YEAR ROUND Mobile tax service Free basic high school tax returns Audit assistance included Farm, rental, business & corporate returns

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

“Your Business Is My Business”

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS

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527 MACKENZIE AVE., WILLIAMS LAKE 250-392-5362 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-661-5188

DEBBIE SELAND

Over 30 years experience

Phone 250-392-6502 • Email qtaxwl@shaw.ca 118E N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake

Experience Does Matter!

For further information, please visit:

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Tracy Freeman Ad Sales

FLY!

STARTING AT 5.49

HDMC 1500: Heavy Mechanical Foundation Auxiliary/Relief Instructor Entry Level Trades Training Williams Lake Campus

Shop Hours: Tues to Sat 9am - 5:30 pm

Colin Stevens Over 26 years experience

$

FACULTY EDCS 1680: Field Work Education Assistant & Community Support Program Williams Lake Campus

Denturist

C & Ski Small Engines

14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

TRU invites applications for the following positions:

Ernie West

across from Tim Hortons, next to Ramada/OV

Ladies leather long coat, size M, never worn (New $2800) $700 obo (250)392-2926

“BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”

TRU invites applications for the following position:

Here’s my Card!

Kathy McLean PUBLISHER

WL Tribune • Weekend Advisor

250-392-2331 | 188 N. 1st Ave.

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Homes Wanted LAND stewardship opportunity for your unused acreage: looking for 10+ acres to lease around Williams Lake or Quesnel. Prefer along either the east or west side of the Fraser River, but willing to consider others. This MUST be a long term lease (20 yrs+), have reasonable access to water, and be relatively level.

Lease payment to be discussed upon appraisal. Call 778.961.0600 or puddleproduce@gmail.com.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedroom suites.

Most desirable apartments for seniors. Clean and quiet.

Next to Boitanio Park behind Boitanio Mall. Suite comes with heat, hot water, elevator, patio or balcony, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Laundry facility on site, no pets.

250-392-6450 2&3 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, n/p 250-3925074.

2bdrm apt, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave, n/s n/p $600/mo. plus utilities. (250)303-2233 Bachelor units avail $450/mnth, utilities included in quiet adult bldg, coin laundry, n/p, r/r 250-392-6876 leave a message.

Newly renovated, beautiful 3 bdrm 1 bath, right in town of Williams Lake $1100/mnth incl utilities. w/d d/w A/C R/R Avail. now. 1-250-395-3906

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm in 4-Plex, like new!

Details, Pictures and map at: www.LivingSpace4Rent.com Call Roy at 604-767-1600 2bdrm suite in 4-plex, references required. $675/mnth (heat included) (250)302-1203 Dec. Free! 4bdrm duplex Avail immed. on Pigeon Ave, very clean. W/D, patio and yard. $890/month (250)267-1087

Halls/Auditoriums

FOR RENT

Big Lake Community Hall Lakeshore setting, fully equipped kitchen, reasonable rates Weddings, Private Parties, etc.

250-243-0024 Misc for Rent

1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES Great downtown location!

Walking distance for work or shopping, on site laundry, references required, immediate availability.

Please call 250-305-4972 or 250-302-9108 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.williamslakeliving.com

Apt/Condo for Rent

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 bdrm, 2 bath double-wide mobile in town. $900/mon + util. 250-398-8081.

3bdrm mobile at 150 Mile.

Close to shopping center and school. n/p (250)392-7617 3 bdrm mobile homes fridge, stove, close to casino. no pets.

(250)392-7617

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm house. f/s, natural gas heat. 250-392-7617.

3bdrm home, 2 baths, 4-5 min. from downtown. Very big yard, quiet & close to outdoor activities. (250)392-0168 Beautiful Executive Home in Westridge subdivision suitable for respectful, quiet, mature adults. Features a large kitchen; living room with 9’ vaulted ceiling, gas fire place with a spectacular view of the city & the lake. 2 full bathrooms; 3 bdrm; large deck; washer/dryer, window coverings & double garage. No smoking. Available immediately - Superior references required.

Call (250)392-6011 Rented! 4bdrm family home near Safeway, $1050/mo +util.

Carport & storage shed. No pets, N/S inside, ref req’d. To view. (250)392-7880

Shared Accommodation 645 Hodgson Rd. Room for Rent or Shared accommodation. Smokers welcome, small pets okay. $475/mon.

250398-5159

Suites, Lower 1&2bdrm ground level bsmt suite $600 & $800 Utilities included. Close to schools & bus stop, No pets Avail. immed.

(250)305-1213 1bdrm, bsmt suite n/s, n/p. $650/mnth. utilities incl, working person preferred. 250-3987947 1bdr. suite $550.mnth/1 person $650.mnth/2 persons heat & light included n/s, n/p, r/r. (250) 305-6045.

Daylight 1bdrm suite, f/s, blinds, n/s, n/p, quiet working people preferred. Avail Jan. 1st $650/mo. includes utilities.

250-392-4059 Level entry, 2bdrm bsmt suite at 301 N. 5th Ave. Heat, light, cable included $650/month.

No smoking, No parties.

(250)392-3001

Suites, Upper 1&2 BEDROOM SUITES FOR RENT

1 and 2 bedrooms suites, close to schools, on bus route, pet friendly, includes storage, assigned parking, clean, secure building, rent negotiable for long term tenancies, suit working professionals, references required, available to view anytime including evenings and weekends, immediate availability.

Please call 250-305-4598 or 250-302-9108 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.williamslakeliving.com

3bedroom upper suite close to TRU, Nesika. & Columneetza (250)392-1586 or (250)3054698

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Snowmobiles

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

MINES ACT NOTICE OF PROPOSED SAND & GRAVEL

2013 Polaris Sno Pro 800ES, 163” Decal kit, skis, front bumper, jerry can, seat bag, tunnel bag, exhaust can and cover.

900 miles. Mint shape. $6500 firm.

250-303-0450

Tenders

Take notice that Brandy Dickey of United Concrete & Gravel Ltd has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Mines Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed pit located at: DL5092 Cariboo District Highway 97 North, 50 km South of Quesnel, BC Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make a written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 2nd Floor 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. A copy of the proposal is available for viewing at 245 Hodgson Rd, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3P7.

Tenders

Tenders

1 and 2 bedroom suites, very clean, quiet, secure building, has in suite storage, onsite laundry on each floor, close to schools and bus route, immediate availability.

Please call 250-392-2997 or 250-302-9108 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.williamslakeliving.com

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Apartment & Townhouse Rentals Bachelor, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites, various locations in and around the Williams Lake area.

Check out our website.

MOVING? We have other rental availability in Kamloops, Quesnel, Prince George and Kitimat. To inquire by phone please call 250-305-0446 or 250-302-9108.

www.williamslakeliving.com

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FREE BATTERY INSPECTION Everyday driving conditions can affect your battery more than you think.

Come in for a free battery inspection.

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Board of Education of

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) The Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) has declared multiple properties as surplus and is offering them for sale. Instructions on how to place a bid and further details on each property can be found on the School District website: www.sd27.bc.ca.

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Location

Min Bid

Buffalo Creek School

CIVIC: 5282 Canim-Hendrix Road, 100 Mile House, BC

$120,000

If you or someone you know is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or suffering the pain of a past abortion, there is compassionate, non-judgemental confidential support available.

Deka Lake (Teacherage Site)

CIVIC: 4084 Mahood Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, BC

$85,000

Phone or text 250-267-5081 Email rvkamloops@yahoo.ca

Glencoe (Old Soda Creek Rd)

CIVIC: Lot A, West Fraser Rd., Williams Lake, BC

$30,000

Kwaleen Elementary School

CIVIC: 1727 South Lakeside Drive,

$270,000

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Poplar Grove

CIVIC: Lot 1 Chezacut Rd., Redstone, BC

$30,000

Sharpe Lake

CIVIC: Lot 1 Sharpe Lake Rd., 70 Mile House, BC

$35,000

is an investment that can help a store’s turnover and net profit

Williams Lake, BC

Bid Deadline: 18 January 2016, 12:00 pm.

For full details: W: www.sd27.bc.ca P: 250.398.3833 E: sectreas@sd27.bc.ca School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), 350 N. 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC

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