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Hello readers. I suppose I should

introduce myself. My name is Barry Sale, and I have been living in the Williams Lake area since 1969.

Now retired, I was an administrator and teacher for School District 27 for years than 35 years. My uni-versity training was in science and math, but over the years, I devel-oped a strong interest in the history of this area, and I have led several historical tours for the Williams Lake Elder College.

This will be my first attempt at a newspa-per column, and the information therein

comes from personal readings, library and museum research, and interviews with several of the many characters who have lived in the area much longer than I. I hope that you enjoy the stories that are to come.

Let’s begin with some history about Williams Lake. Did you know that the present Williams Lake is actually the second one? The first one was situated where the pres-

ent day “Dairy fields” are located, behind the West Fraser and Jackpine mill sites.

Further to the south-east, towards where the Williams Lake Senior’s Village is today, there was a substantial Shuswap settlement known as Columneetza village. Columneetza is an Athapascan word which means “meet-ing place of the noble people.”

The lake we now call Williams Lake was also known, and shown on earlier maps, as Lake Columneetza. The vil-lage housed up to 500 people in the late fall through the late spring. The water for the vil-lage came from a small creek which had (and still has) its source in the small spring-fed Reservoir Lakes in Pine Valley. This creek still flows through the area today, and you can see where it crosses MacKenzie Avenue, just to the town side of the Green Acres Mobile Home Park.

From the 1820’s the fur trade was

active in the Cariboo and Chilcotin areas. A Hudson’s Bay Company fur brigade trail from Fort Alexandria to Fort Thompson (Kamloops) passed through the area close to Columneetza Village. In 1842, a Roman Catholic priest, Father Modeste Demers, came to the area, travelling up with Peter Skene Ogden and the fur traders. In the fall of that year, he built a small log church (one of the first Christian churches constructed in the B.C. Interior) close to the village and began mission work with the native peoples. The village chief at the time was Hesemaist, who was also known as William Atnah by the HBC traders, or Chief William. The log church became a familiar landmark for the fur traders, and the little creek which ran through the area became known as Missioner Creek.

Not much has changed for almost two decades. The whites and the natives got along very well togeth-er, trading and sharing cultures, but in 1859 everything changed.

Gold was discovered on the Horsefly River, and the great Cariboo

Gold Rush was on. In 1859, a shrewd busi-nessman, Thomas Davidson arrived at the Columneetza village. He asked permission of Chief William to build a farm house and some outbuildings. Davidson had been a moder-ately successful placer miner at Goldstream, near Victoria, and had come to the area to plant crops and to raise beef to sell to the mining towns which were springing up all through the goldfields to the northeast. He was a real visionary, and he knew there was money to be made “mining the miners.”

That first year, Davidson’s farm which was called the Missioner or Mission Ranch, har-vested 80,000 pounds of potatoes, which he sold for 13 cents per pound for an incredible return of $10,400. He also brought in liquor by pack train, offered gambling in the form of poker, monte, and billiards, and set up a store. He built a stop-ping house where trav-ellers on their way to and from the goldfields could get a bed, a meal and other amenities.

Next Month: Boom and Bust for Williams Lake.

A snapshot of Williams Lake in the 1800s

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For years now Williams Lake has enjoy the wealth of cultural diversity Indo Canadian immigrants have brought to the area since moving here for well paying sawmill jobs in 1970s.

Fast forward a gener-ation however, and what we see happening is job loss in the forest indus-try and adult children who leave their com-munities for secondary school and the city life, and often don’t return.

Longtime Williams Lake residents Jasvir and Puran Bhogal find themselves in just such a position, with Jasvir (nicknamed Neena by friends) especially feel-ing a pull to be with her grandchildren at the coast, as the two near

retirement.“When I leave them,

I cry and don’t want to come home,” said Jasvir. “I want to go (be with them) as soon as pos-sible.”

The couple’s path to Williams Lake began in Northern India many years ago, where Jasvir and Puran were born and raised in separate Punjabi villages only six or seven kilometres apart.

As a young man, Puran left India to live in Uganda, Africa where his father lived, howev-er became a refugee in 1972 when President Idi Amin ordered the expul-sion of the country’s Indian and Pakistani minority, giving them 90 days to leave.

Puran said he was offered refugee status in Canada, and took it, as

he had a friend from his village living in Williams Lake and working at the sawmill.

Puran settled in Victoria from 1974 - 1978 working as a draftsman and taking courses.

In the meantime, in 1976, Puran also returned to India where his family arranged for him to marry Jasvir, his wife of 37 years.

Jasvir said she “already knew” Puran when she married him, because her family knew his family and friends and deemed the two a good match.

“Love is blind. The honeymoon doesn’t last forever,” Puran explains

of the beauty of a suc-cessful arranged mar-riage.

“Our love starts with understanding. It takes a lifetime to get to know someone.”

The couple raised two sons together in Williams Lake; Jiwan and Amman.

Jiwan now lives in Maple Ridge, is married with children and is a denturist while Amman is continuing his studies.

They said their sons, like all Canadians, have chosen and will chose their own spouses.

“They have taken their marriage (choice) into their own hands,” said their father. “The world is changing and

you can’t stop it. It’s okay.”

Jasvir and Puran said it was good to raise their children in a small com-munity like Williams Lake, where their chil-dren were kept busy in sports.

“It takes a village to raise a child, it’s true. The kids don’t get lost here,” said Puran.

Jasvir adds that Williams Lake youth are, “full of manners.”

With her children gone, Jasvir works at Walmart and also runs her own esthetician

business from her home.But now that Puran

is nearing retirement from his job as a lumber grader (working through the years for Jacobson Brothers, Riverside, Tolko and Lakeview) it’s time for the to look forward to retirement, but likely away from Williams Lake.

“We’re not sure where we’ll go yet.”

They say there are many other Indo Canadian Williams Lake families who have gone before them, some retir-ing only blocks apart from one another in Surrey.

And though they both say they won’t miss the snow, they will certainly miss Williams Lake when the time comes.

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83 years young, Abbot is an avid out-door explorer with a wealth of knowl-edge of the Cariboo Chilcotin’s history and that of it s unique flora and fauna.

Abbot consid-ers the forest her sanctuary and revels in finding antlers, arrowheads and even the smallest of gecko skeletons on the for-est floor.

Abbot is equally as passionate about water, and kayaks the circumference of Williams Lake on any given day and is guar-anteed to be the first person swimming the lake in the spring and the last to get out in the fall, typi-cally swimming daily from early May until October, noting the cold water is good for her circulation.

Angie Mindus photoPuran and Jasvir Bhogal look forward to being with their grandchil-dren in their upcoming retirement.

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Computers - The Next StepBegins Thursday March 7, 9:30 am – 12 noonCourse Description: This is not an introductory course for computer users. Rather, it is intended to expand your computer knowledge in a number of general areas:• e-mails and attachments• word processing• working with � les and folders• safely downloading programs and software• setting up various program features• computer security• � ne tuning your computer using shortcuts to various programs• burning all types of images/data to CD’s and DVD’s• using portable hard drives• troubleshooting common computer problemsThis is a hands on course for those who are already comfortable with the Windows 7 operating system. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own laptop computers to use during the sessions, or if you prefer, a laptop will be provided for you.

Introduction to ComputersBegins Monday March 11th, 10 am – 12 noonCourse Description: We all have to start somewhere.This course is designed for those who are brand new to the computer, or who have no computer experience. It will help you to understand how a computer works, and provide you with a good beginning There will be lots of opportunity to ask questions, and you will be shown all the basic skills you will need to improve your computer pro� ciency. A laptop computer will be provided for you to work on.

Beginners’ SpanishBegins Wednesday March 13. 1pm – 3pmCourse Description: This is a basic Spanish course designed for people who have little or no prior knowledge of the language, but who would like to learn. Students will work in a relaxed atmosphere, with a focus on learning simple terms and how to use them in a conversation. The instructor uses many methods, including hand outs, � ash cards,music, videos, and repetition to provide you with a basic understanding of the language and how to make yourself understood.

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Alzheimer’s disease reduced with diet

Research shows us that healthy lifestyles may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s dis-ease, and/or slow the disease progress once it has begun. Adopting a healthy diet may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease directly, especial-ly when coupled with physical activity and exercise, but also indi-rectly by reducing spe-cific risk factors such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Healthy eat-ing does not mean that you can never eat your favourite foods again or that you have to ‘diet’ or buy ‘special foods’. Rather, it means learn-ing to make healthier choices in the foods you

eat, finding new or dif-ferent ways to prepare these foods, and eating in moderation.

Here are some basic principles adapted from Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions - BC Ministry of Health Services to help you start eating healthier:

1. EAtinG A vARiEty OF FOODs

This allows the body to get all the essential nutrients it needs to function well. These nutrients include pro-tein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Taking vitamins and food supplements can never replace eating a variety of foods. These

“extras” contain only the nutrients we know about. To get all the essential nutrients (both known and unknown), we need to eat a variety of foods.

2. EAtinG REGulARly AnD EAtinG BREAkFAst EvERy DAy.

This provides the body with the fuel it needs to function well throughout the day. Breakfast is important because it is the first source of energy for the body after a long night of fasting. Deciding how to space the meals will depend on an individu-al’s needs. Some people may do well with three regular meals spaced four to five hours apart, while others may need to eat smaller, more fre-quent meals or snacks during the day.

3. EAtinG thE sAME AMOunt At EAch MEAl

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Although it is still not possible to talk about absolute prevention, research increasingly confirms that taking steps toward a healthy lifestyle now may reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of demen-tia in the future.

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Now that the days are gradu-ally getting noticeably longer, we can start looking forward to enjoy spending more time outdoors.

I found the health talks relat-ing to aging that were held at the Senior Centre in February to be excellent. The various issues were covered by local health care personnel and offered at no cost. A big thank you to all of them.

The Old Age Pensioners

Branch 93 held their elec-tion of officers at the February monthly meeting. The newly elected directors are President Lynda Wilson, Treasurer Kae Stafford, Secretary Toni Smith, 2nd Vice President Audrie Pacholczyk and Joyce McCann as hostess. Regional director Phil Rivet did the installation. Congratulations to all.

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any concerns regard-ing pharmacare, health care, pensions etc please bring them to the meeting for con-sideration. Your input is very important to

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Branch 93 will hold their annual Shamrock luncheon, bake and craft sale tables on March 17th at the Senior Centre from

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

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or dessert, This supper is a great way to meet some new friends. Hope you can make it and enjoy a great meal.

The next O.A.P.O. Branch 93 monthly meeting is on March

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Until next month be happy and stay healthy.

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Pot luck supper for seniors Friday March 29


8 Natural Beauty Tips for Your Skin

A few lines and a touch of grey are all part of the natu-ral aging process and

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Nothing can take the place of true inner beauty, a sense of pur-pose and a smile. If you have all that and are just looking for a spring pick-me-up, check out these beauty tips.

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WEAR sunscREEn REliGiOusly

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chEck yOuR skin OFtEn FOR skin cAncER

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Good nutrition helps the body repair skin. Drinking lots of water helps hydrate skin from the inside out.

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Injections of Botox or Dysport can ease wrinkles in the upper third of your face. Chemical peels can remove fine lines and smooth skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkle fillers can plump up your skin and erases lines.

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If you’re over 50, o v e r - t h e - c o u n t e r creams and lotions can help rejuvenate your skin. Pentapeptides (a chemical compound in many new products) may help prompt skin cells to produce more collagen, which is the support structure that gives skin a firmer look. Prescription treatments and retinoid creams are also options.

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Retirement Living has changed: you now have choices, freedom and flexibility.

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

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

Ask a lot of ques-

tions. The Marketing & Community Relations Consultant at any senior’s com-munity should be able to answer any ques-tions and inform you of costs.

Active minds and bodies are healthier. We are only as old as we feel. Look for a vibrant, active community.

FiRst DEtERMinE WhAt yOuR nEEDs ARE:

Independent Living is for seniors who are completely indepen-dent, still like to do some cooking. Drive, golf, walk, but desire a place that will pro-vide services, such as a

dinning room, lounge, staff on site, stimulat-ing activities and rec-reational opportunities.

Assisted Living is for seniors who wish to remain independent, but don’t wish to cook any more; they can still drive and walk. They wish to participate in activities, but they wish for more security and more services, includ-ing access to care when

needed.Residential Care is

for seniors who really need the 24 hour assis-tance. They may have difficulty walking, or may be having a diffi-cult time making deci-sions or remembering things. They need to have their meals and snacks provided, but still yearn for dignity to maintain their qual-ity of life.

Once you’ve estab-lished the kind of care you need, you can research on line, in senior’s directories and find out what is avail-able in your commu-nity. Make a list and start visiting the differ-ent facilities.

Make your choices based on feel. You will know when you’ve found the community that fits your needs by the feel of it. Look for activity in the common rooms, a light, bright, vibrant atmosphere. Speak to the residents at the communities you visit and find out how they like it there.

If you wish to remain in the same facility for the remain-der of your life, look for a facility that has a continuum or campus of care. Then if you or your spouse need more care later in life, that will be available to you without moving to a new community.

REMEMBER tO:-Ask lots of questions-Talk to the residents-Go with your feelings

Living in a retire-ment community can rapidly increase the health and quality of life of a senior. With social stimulation, physical activities and assistance where need-ed, living in such a community can open new doors to adventure and friendships.

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I t doesn’t mat-ter the age, a girl always feels her best when she’s looking her best -- just ask the ladies who meet every Friday at The

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For the past twenty years or more, owner Claudia Schalm makes the coffee and turns up the old country classics once a week to greet senior clients at her quaint salon on Barnard Street.

“It’s my favourite day -- it’s so fun,” says Claudia, who explains that Fridays just seemed to naturally evolve into Senior’s Day with longtime hairdresser Ziggy, whose now retired. “I love to see them all every week.”

Astrid Matthews, who turns 83 in September, says she’s been coming to

Claudia’s shop to have her hair done every Friday ever since 1991. Her husband Merv usu-ally drops her off, then picks her up when she’s done and the two go out for a lunch date together.

“It’s important that you keep your-self up. I love get-ting my hair done -- I never miss. I enjoy being with the girls, they’re so nice,” Astrid says, of Claudia and her hairdressers Angel Barkhouse, herself 68, and Amanda Buckmaster.

The kindness and respect Astrid referred to was on full display at the shop

last week, as Claudia gently took Astrid’s hand and guided her from the sink to the counter as the other hairdressers pampered their clients, such as sharp-dresser regular Marg Blair.

Marg has a degener-ative eye disease which impairs her vision but she doesn’t let that slow her down from treating herself to a wash and a style and a visit with the girls every week.

“As long as I can get here I’ll come,” says Marg, who takes the Go Bus or a taxi. “It’s just nice to get out and see people and have a visit.”

With a heavy, wet snowfall hampering driving conditions that day, Margaret Hansen, 77, sits contently sip-ping her coffee, tak-ing in the ambiance at the salon with her own hair freshly done.

When asked about the weather slowing down her plans to come to town that day, Margaret just smiles and says she drives an SUV.

“It’s got four wheel drive, its supposed to go through the snow.”

Margaret has lived in Williams Lake for

50 years and says she enjoys the camaraderie at Country Cottage.

“I get to meet all the girls, and the cof-fee is free,” she says.

“We’re been doing this for so long it’s more of a family gath-ering.”

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

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years or more, owner Claudia Schalm makes the coffee and turns up the old country classics once a week to greet senior clients at her quaint salon on Barnard Street.

day -- it’s so fun,” says Claudia, who explains that Fridays just seemed to naturally evolve into Senior’s Day with longtime hairdresser Ziggy, whose now retired. “I love to see them all every week.”

who turns 83 in September, says she’s been coming to

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

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


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Returning to the workforce after retirement Retirement plans changed with the economy for many Canadians, especially as some saw their retire-ment savings portfolio shrink significantly. Now, instead of plan-ning for retirement, Canadians are begin-

ning to worry about outliving their savings.

A poll by the Royal Bank of Canada showed 75 percent of retired Canadians were not aware of how much money they spent in their first year of retire-ment. And for those who did know, about half said it was more

than expected. There are many

things to con-sider before exit-ing the workforce. While some older Canadians are planning to fully embrace the life retirement brings, there are others who find a complete break from work more difficult or no longer have the savings they antici-pated. For them, scaling back hours or working part-time are viable options.

And in some cases, it is not always about the money. According to Statistics Canada, one-fifth of retired individu-als had completed paid

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

of working. And retirees going back to work do not always return to their previous vocations, but instead look for new challenges for their skills.

Retirees return-ing to the work-force do often face tax implica-tions. Depending on your existing pension, earning additional income

may mean a reduction of government income. It is important to inves-tigate your tax situation before you start a new job.

CPP rules have recently changed to reflect the fact more

older Canadians are working past the age of 65. Under the old rules, people between 60 and 65 who wanted to start receiving retire-ment pension early had to stop working for at least two months. If they subsequently went back to work, they did not have to resume con-tributing to the plan.

Now people no lon-ger need to stop work-ing in order to receive retirement pension. However, if they do continue to work while receiving pension, they will have to continue making contributions, which will increase their monthly entitle-ment. Under the old system, if you decided

to take CPP at 70, your pension was 30 per cent more than it would have been if you took it at age 65. Under the new rules, that same delay will give you a 42 per cent increase.

If you have an employer pension plan, there may be restric-tions on work after retirement in the collec-tive agreement. Again, check your situation before taking a new job.

Your tax situation may be helped if you are able to take advantage of the pension income splitting option. This allows eligible pension income to be split with a spouse or common-law partner to help lower your tax payable.

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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is designed to replace about 25 per cent of your average pre-retirement employ-ment earnings, up to a maximum amount. Changes in 2012 will

make CPP a little more flexible. Previously, CPP increased retire-ment pension by 0.5 per cent for each month you delayed the benefit after age 65. So, if you decided to take CPP at 70, your pen-sion was 30 per cent more than it would have been if you took it at age 65. Under the new rules, that same delay will give you a 42 per cent increase. If you are between 65 and 70, still working and receiving CPP retire-ment pension, you will have the option of opt-ing out of CPP contri-butions. Any addition-al contributions will increase your monthly benefit.

Statistics Canada also examined changes

to the numbers of hours worked. The growth in the 55-and-over popu-lation has increased annual hours by 87 per cent between 1997 and 2010. That means the trend towards delayed retirement has resulted in significant positive impact on annual hours worked and shows that the 50-plus population is a strong part of the Canadian labour mar-ket.

Under the old rules, people between 60 and 65 who wanted to start receiving retirement pension early had to stop working for at least two months. If they subsequently went back to work, they did not have to resume contrib-uting to the plan. This will change. People

now no longer need to stop working in order to receive retirement pension. However, if they do continue to work while receiv-ing pension, they will have to continue mak-ing contributions. The additional contribu-tions will increase CPP benefits as part of the new Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB).

Also, benefits are reduced if you decide to take CPP early. Under the old system, if you retired at age 60, your pension amount was 30 per cent less than if you had waited five years. Starting in 2012, the system will gradually change and the reduction will move from 0.5 to 0.6 per cent per month. It doesn’t sound like much but it means, at 60, your pen-sion would be reduced by 36 per cent, rather than the previous 30.

Those out of the workforce for a number of years will also benefit under the new system. Now you can drop up to 7.5 years of zero or low income earning

years from your benefit calculation. So, if you were a stay-at-home mom, family caregiver or you travelled for a period of time, those years can be ignored, resulting in a few extra dollars of CPP.

If you started receiv-ing benefits before December 31, 2010, you do not need to worry about these changes as long as you stay retired. But, if you are looking at early retirement, you may want to revise your cal-culations based on the new numbers.

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Tinnitus affects quality of life What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is commonly described as ringing in the ear(s) or head and is often perceived as a roaring, hissing, chirping or whistling. It is a perception of sound when no exter-nal sound is audible. The perceived loud-ness varies from per-son to person ringing from very quiet to very loud. It is estimated that 20% of the popu-lation suffers from tin-nitus. Tinnitus can affect both males and females some people with a normal hearing threshold may experi-ence tinnitus.

WhAt ARE thE cAusEs OF tinnitus?

Tinnitus is believed to be initiated from auditory cortical regions of the brain – not the inner ear – but origins are still uncertain. Causes are

varied and sometimes unknown. Sources associated with tinni-tus include loud noise. Excessive wax build up in the canal can also increase the intensity of tinnitus. Tot-toxic medications may also be a factor. Trauma to the head and neck region, facial abnor-malities and jaw move-ment may also induce tinnitus. Stress levels and lack of sleep also affect tinnitus.

ARE thERE Any knOWn cuREs FOR tinnitus?

There are no cures for tinnitus. No approved medications for permanent elimi-nation of tinnitus are available. There are several factors that are known to intensify the condition of tinnitus including: Alcohol, Cigarettes, Caffeine, Aspirin, Stress and fatigue, Exposure to

loud noises, Food with excessive amounts of sugar and salt.

ARE thERE Any tREAtMEnts FOR tinnitus?

Neutral “cover-up” sounds such as soft music or a fan decrease the perception of tin-nitus in quiet situation such as when trying to have a restful night’s sleep. Tinnitus retrain-ing therapy, stress man-agement and relaxation techniques all help reduces the effects of tinnitus.

DO hEARinG AiDs hElP OvERcOME tinnitus?

Many hearing aid wearers report that their tinnitus becomes less noticeable when using hearing aid devic-es. Hearing aids help increase the amount of sound you want to hear while reducing effects of tinnitus.

Prevention is the key to hearing all the sweet sounds in lifeH elicopter and fixed wing pilot Ron Beasley estimates he has struggled with hearing loss for about the last twenty years of his life.

At a recent appoint-ment with hearing instrument special-ist Lindsay Satchell, Beasley, 66, said he was just always “too

busy” with life to deal with the problem. But since retiring last year, he did find the time to see Satchell recently and was given hearing aids that have greatly improved his hearing, and his life.

“At least I can hear now,” he said at a recent appointment.

According to Satchell, Beasley’s expe-

rience is a common one.Satchell says many

people put off or avoid getting their hearing tested when they start to experience loss, for many reasons.

“People tell me they were too busy to get checked, or they are embarrassed by hearing loss and there's no need to be,” says Satchell.

“Someone with hear-ing loss is not alone, but they often feel lonely – it's really sad how hear-ing loss affects a per-son's whole life.”

Satchell knows that all too well, having been inspired to go into her career 18 years ago after her mother, then 53, went to bed one night and woke up with spon-taneous hearing loss.

“It's the worst,” Satchell says of Idiopathic hearing loss, which can occur at any age for no apparent rea-son.

“A lot of people struggle with thoughts of suicide because it's so traumatic. They are always grieving the loss of their hearing. It's very hard to deal with.”

Satchell said in our area, the loudness of logging and mining can take its toll on workers who don’t use proper ear protection, with

about 70 per cent of irreversible hearing loss attributed to noise.

Everyday household items can damage hear-ing over time as well, such as blenders, vacu-ums and lawnmowers.

“If you think you have hearing loss, get it checked,” said Satchell, who recommends a per-son 65 years of age and older get their hearing checked every second year.

“And don't be afraid to tell people you love. That's the best tool of all.”

Satchell is conduct-ing a free seminar March 9 at the Senior's Activity Centre. She encourages anyone experiencing hearing loss and their family to attend.

At her seminars Satchell puts hearing protection on fam-ily members and then speaks to them, so they can experience what their family members feels every day.

“That alone really opens people's eyes like you wouldn't believe – education really is the

key.”Satchell said to com-

municate with someone experiencing hearing loss, you should speak

slowly and to a person’s face -- yelling or speak-ing from far away only exacerbates the prob-lem.

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

“Grieving Together” support group for persons experiencing bereavement. Call the Central Cariboo Hospice Palliative Care Society 250-392-5430 for more info

The Alzheimer Resource Centre offers a lending library of Books & Videos with information on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia. The Alzheimer Resource Centre is located in the Seniors Activity Centre. Office hours are Tues and Thurs. 1pm to 3pm. Call 250-305-0573 or 250-392-5337 for more info

The Red Cross Health Equipment Loans Program is located at Deni House 250-398-6803 Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 10 - 11:30am Tues 1-2:30pm. Red Cross will require a referral for all loans.

Narcotics Anonymous. Want to quit drugs or affected by someone’s drug use? Meetings at Health Centre 555 Cedar. Mon & Fri 7;30PM. Local # 250-791-5287 & Kamloops Help Line 250-320-5032

Overeaters Anonymous. Mondays at 5:30 @ Deni House board room. Phone Pat 250-392-7145 or Peggy 250-392-5398

TOPS BC 4145 (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursdays from 8:45am-10am across from Safeway. Contact Ada at 250-398-5757 or Corinne at 250-392-4772 Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to de-liver meals 3 or 4 times each month. Please call Alice at 250-398-8846 for more info.

The Caribou Brain Injury Society provides weekly support groups and one-to-one support for survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). If you or someone you know has suffered an ABI, please phone 250-392-7772 to get more and info and support

C o - D e p e n d e n c e Anonymous - a 12 Step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Mondays 6:30 Deni House Sunshine room. For more info 250-392-7394

Family History Center. New hours: Wed. 6-8pm, Thurs. 12-3pm. Otherwise please call for appointment 24 hours in advance. Phyl-lis 250-392-9472, Howard 250-392-1813

NAR-ANON Family Group. Are you affected by someone else’s drug addiction? The Nar-Anon Family Groups are for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve Step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and hope with each other. Meetings in Williams Lake Wednesdays 6-7pm, New Location: Sunshine Meeting Room - Deni House. For more info call Trish 250-398-2673

For anyone who missed ordering their reflective ad-dress sign this year and are interested in purchasing one please contact me by email at [email protected] or phone 250-620-0503.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTSIN THE CARIBOO CHILCOTIN

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Please include: Event, date, time, location and contact number

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

Alliance Church

Services Sunday 10:30amSunday School for Children’s

Preschool and Grades, Nursery Available. Blended Worship Style.

Chris Harder 250-392-4280

EvangelicalFree Church

Sunday Worship 10amSermon 10:30am

1100-11th Ave. N. Williams Lake250-392-2843

Sunday Morning Service at 10amKidsStreet at 10:30am Ages 2-11

Lead Pastor: Corwin SmidYouth Pastor: Steve Pederson

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St. AndrewsUnited Church1000 Huckvale Place

(just off Midnight)SERVICES AT 10am SUNDAY

Rev. Jenny Carter 250-398-6745

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

Priests: Father Derrick CameronFather Clinton Pendleton

Sunday Mass 9:30 and 7:00 pm Saturdays 5:00 pm anticipated for Sunday

450 Pigeon Ave Williams LakePhone: 250-398-6806 sacredheartwl.org

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

Diana Shklanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 2Heidi Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 2Rose Marie Quesnelle . . . . . . . . .March 3Karl Paulsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 4Bob Pilgrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 4Carol Gorrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 5 Barb Aquilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 7Beatrice Brandson . . . . . . . . . . . .March 7Ann Ravenhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 8Larry Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 9 Tina Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 10Eleanor McKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 10Marj Struthers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 12Avis Delany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 12 Lloyd Yorkston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 13Eleanore Nagy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 15Pat Gunderson . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 15 Raynell Hillton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 16 Curtis Randall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 19Jim Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 19 Joe LeComte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 19Lis Monefeldt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 20Drue Jonasen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 21Lulu Forseille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 21Cyril Marortoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 22Marion Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 22Alice Leake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 23Ethel Winger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 23Doris Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 24Donna Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 25Al Garlinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 27Mona Kavanagh . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 27Kay Mellish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 29Isabel Rikley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 31Mary Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 31Ruby Reid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 31

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