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Phraser Connector
Distribution

Issue Date JAN 2016

Volume # 44

1480 copies

Free
monthly

Autumn Services denied funding

We formed a non-profit society in 2010 to address senior support of government where we could seek other sources of funding.
services. The success of those services was realized when we
Believing the adage about the squeaky wheel, we placed a call to
opened our drop-in centre in May 2013. In 32 months there were
our MLA John Rustad whose office said they would talk to the
over 25,000 visits.
Gaming Granters and ask if an exemplary situation request be
Prior to us taking it over, the center was a catch-all and storage
made to allow a late application for funds, we await their reply.
area for our landlord. We got to work, and with the help of volWe called our MP Nathan Cullen who was miraculously due to
unteers, we cleaned, painted, updated fixtures, lights and floorpass through FL in a few days. He stopped by our center and ening, and were able to host our first workshop in April 2013. We
joyed a half hour of idea sharing with us.
held our grand opening in May and since then, have been preDir. Mark Parker of the Bulkley Nechako Regional District had
occupied with organizing and hosting and fundraising.
several suggestions including gas tax & a Grant in aid.
Always with an eye on the future, we have answered the day to
day demands, while growing the center into a space where many Our board of directors held an emergency meeting to discuss our
options, amongst them - Go Fund me Account, host a bingo,
social and educational necessities are met. While much of our
visitor population is comprised of folks 50 plus, we are constantly start a raffle and seek more members in a membership drive. All
viable projects and work is underway them.
re-evaluating our services to fuel the need for support groups,
interagency collaboration, mentorship and social exchanges.
In the interim we will cut back production of the Phraser ConSome may question if the center is needed, and my response
nector, which we print and distribute as a community service.
would be Those two books FULL of sign-in signatures say it all.
As you can see, this issue is a shadow of its former self. In our
The financial viability of our non-profit has been realized through bid to get one into everyones hands, we will distribute it as norgrants, memberships, donations, draws, user fees, payment from mal through the mail system.
ads in the Phraser Connector and a variety of print projects. With
On behalf of our board of directors we are grateful for all the
over half of our income derived from grants, it was a shock to
financial and volunteer support we receive. The center is open
hear we were denied the grant we applied for in July 2015.
Monday through Friday 10:00 to 2:00 pm and we welcome you
Our focus is on the months and years ahead. While at the present to drop in, have a coffee, play some cards or just sit and visit.
time our wheels may be spinning and we aren't moving forward,
know that we have pled our case to business, and the three levels

..And, here is how you can help

you can drop by our center and sign-up as a member for $20
You can buy one of our amazing raffle tickets for $10
You can attend our BINGO in February
You can donate to our Go Fund Me Account
You can support our center by offering to volunteer for events
You can volunteer between the hours of 10:00 & 2:00 pm daily
You can stop by and give us one of your very own smiles
You can honk and wave as you drive by and give us a

INDOOR
COMMUNITY
MARKET EVERY
SECOND FRIDAY
11:00 to 2:00 pm
Next one Friday Jan 29th
The market offers fresh
baking, home-made jams,
skin products & more
Visit our vendors & enjoy
lunch with friends
Homemade soup
& bun $5

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FL Library AGM
Tuesday, February 23
7:00 pm@ the library
We are looking for Trustees.
We meet once a month for
approximately one hour.
No meetings in July, August and
December. According to the
Library Act we are close to falling
short of the numbers of trustees
required to run our library.
SO, if you are interested
please call Audrey at the library

250.699-8888

P HRASER C ONNECTOR

S THANK
YOU!
Fraser Lake & Area
Santa's Anonymous wishes
to thank all the
Big Business's, Small
Business's, Community
Groups, Clubs, Schools,
Teams, Individuals and
our Volunteers who donated time, food, toys, space,
goods, money or encouragement towards the 2015
Christmas Hampers!
We could not have done
this without your
generosity!
*spelling of Ghislaine Nantel
was incorrect in Dec paper,
sorry for any confusion

Tots Around Town

Wednesday 10:00am 12:00pm


Feb 3rd - Coffee & Chat
HUB (Mouse Mountain School)
Feb 10th - Hand/Foot Print Craft
CNC/Learning Centre
Feb 17th - Storytime
Fraser Lake Library
th
Feb 24 - Families in the Kitchen
CNC/Learning Centre
nd
Mar 2 - Braids, Hair Care, Pictures &
Dress Up!!
Arena Complex (Downstairs)
Mar 9th - Banner Craft
Autumn Services
th
Mar 16 - Hula Hooping & Music
Arena Complex (Upstairs)
Mar 23rd - Music/Concert
HUB & Gymnasium (Mouse Mountain School)
Beverages, snacks & activities each week!

OFFERING:
Septic Tanks ** Lagoons
Sawdust Vac ** Dry Vac ** Dust Control
Holding Tanks ** Grease Traps Floor Drains
Car Washes ** Storm Drains ** Pressure Washing
High Pressure Water Jetting ** Thaw Frozen Lines
Portable Toilet Rentals **Water Truck Dust Control

For more information follow the Fraser Lake Early Child


Development Committee on Facebook
or call Randi at 250-699-2571

Nechako Valley Community Services


Infant Development Program

Fraser Lake
& Area
C.A.L.P.
COMMUNITY ADULT
LITERACY PROGRAM
THE HEART OF
LEARNING

Watch for
Upcoming
Courses
Office Hours
Tuesday & Thursday
10am-3pm
At 298 McMillan Avenue
Fraser Lake, BC VOJ 1SO
Call 250.699-6249

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P HRASER C ONNECTOR

Bark nBone
Open
in February

Cash only, Price incl. taxes


Hours 11 - 4pm
closed Sunday & Wednesday

Phone 699-2240

Bark n Bone
@ back door Subway, F.L.

Wholesome
100% Canadian
No additives
No preservatives

Is it dinner
time yet?

New to Fraser Lake and area


All natural and wholesome pet food.
Ask Val about gluten free or diabetic food
for your pets . she can bring it in.
Use her mailbox for customer requests..
Leave your order for any brand of
nutritional dog or cat food, toys, collars and more.

AUTUMN SERVICES GIANT RAFFLE (Starts February 8th)


1st .. Freezer Full Of Food!
5th .. Stained Glass 2ftx3ft
2nd .. Francois Lake Weekend Package 6th ..Log Cabin Birdhouse
3rd .. Locally Made Quilt (94x110)
7th ..FL local vendors basket
4th .. Robert Bateman Print Peregrine
& Ruddy Turnstones
Call for more info 250-699-0056

Tickets available @
Autumn Services
..$10 each

Happy Birthday Florence Blair!

Florence Blair and her family would be honoured if you could


join us in celebrating her 90th Birthday on Feb. 13 at the
Williams Lake Seniors Village . This will be an 'open house
drop-in' event with snacks and cake to share from 11am to
7pm. We understand not everyone will be able to attend, but
if you would like to send our Mom a card, with words of kindness or a short video please send them to Teresa Sager at
655 Steinke Place Kamloops BC V2B 7L7 or email
to sagersrus@gmail.com
and we will share them with her on this special day.

We carry everything from bathroom fixtures to kitchen cabinets/paint supplies to garden gloves

Rob and his friendly staff say, Come in and say HI!
40 Cougar Street, Fraser Lake 250.699-6506

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Better at Home
These courses made possible by provincial funding aligned with BCs Skills for Jobs Blueprint

FREE training available now!


Upcoming Training in February:
OFA III - January 25 February 5

Open to everyone!
The Learning Centre
298 McMillan Avenue,
Fraser Lake

Computer Skills - as needed

WHMIS - online as needed

250-699-6249
250-699-2877

Fire Fighting S-100 - February 16-17


Wildlife Monitoring - February 22-24
Find us on Facebook:
Fraser Lake Transition Training Program

Intakes are happening now!


Better at Home is a program funded by United Way that helps seniors with simple day-today tasks so that they can continue to live
independently in their own homes and remain
connected to their communities. Autumn
Services North Central BC Better at Home
Program is doing intakes now! If you are a
senior call Sarrah to book your appointment
or to learn more. Covering, Fort Fraser,
Nadleh, Fraser Lake, Stellako, and Endako to
Coreyville.

Become a Volunteer!

or toll free: 1-877-567-3270

Volunteers are needed for deliveries, driving


seniors to appointments, light yard work,
light home repairs, and friendly visiting!

Monday to Thursday
9:30 am 3:00 pm

Volunteer Training Dates:

Learn at your own pace!


Drop-ins welcome!

Ask us about other training opportunities!


Having a lunch meeting and need catering

Call 250.699-8843

- Wednesday, February 10th 11am


Lunch Provided, at Autumn Services
or

- Thursday, February 11th 5pm


Dinner Provided, at Autumn Services
For more information to become a
volunteer or to receive services call Sarrah at
250-699-0056 or cell 250-699-1681
E-mail: autumnservicescentre@gmail.com

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Water Treatment Systems

Drink only the best


For bottled water, pick up, or delivery
Hours
Monday Friday
9:30 to 5:30
EAR PIERCING
AVAILABLE

Book your appointment today


250.699-0055

Call 699-6688

Martineau Plumbing & Heating


Licensed Gas Fitter & Plumber
95% High Efficient Furnace Replacement
HotWaterTank Replacement
Call Wayne Martineau
Phone 250.699-6597
Cell 250.699-1384

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