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Volume 30 Issue 30 November 2014

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Early Paper Ad Deadline December 12th is the Ad Deadline for the Christmas edition of the
Phraser Connector. This paper will be out before Christmas on the 17th or 18th! If you wish to have a ad
please email us at: phraserconnector@gmail.com or call 250-699-0056

THIS ISSUE :

Community Spirit
Family Fun Night

Doris Ray

Robert Parker Storey

Autumn Services

A Cut Beyond

Endako Hockey Game

HealthFest

Endako This & That

10

Thank Yous, For Sale,

11
Events & Announcements

Steve Lee

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Admission
by donation

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Silent Auction ~ Home Based Business Fair~ Fishing Pond/Prizes

Craft Table ~ 50/50 Draw ~ Patti the Clown ~ Face Painting ~ Popcorn
Skate with Santa ~ Paint the Ice Skate
Schedule
Pictures with Santa or Christmas Theme 3-6:30 & 7-8p.m.
Paint the Ice & Public Skate 5-7p.m.
Skate with Santa 6:30-7 p.m.
Just Christmas Theme Pictures from 6-7 p.m.
Booths Open from 3-8pm
Silent Auction drawn between 8-8:15 p.m.
All Proceeds go to Programming for Seniors in our Community
COME SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS AND A GREAT CAUSE!
LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES & GREAT SILENT
AUCTION ITEMS!!

Call Sarrah Storey for more information or to book a booth 250-699-1681

Journey by Massage
Cheryl Stewart will be at Autumn Services every Tuesday from 10am-2pm
Call to book a Massage or Pedicure at 250-699-1837

Are you unemployed and thinking about a career change? With a career assessment,
our Case Managers can help you determine and research suitable career options.
Call us today to book an appointment for your Career Assessment.
250-567-5785
Toll free 1-866-567-7375
Open Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm

139 First Street

Vanderhoof. BC

The Employment Program of British Columbia

is funded by the Government of Canada and
the Province of British Columbia

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In The Shadow of the Mountain

By Doris Ray

Each year in December I used to purchase a magazine with psychic predictions for the upcoming year. I would tuck it in with the Christmas decorations, to be browsed through the following holiday season. And each year the predictions would be almost 100 percent wrong.
But in the mid-nineteen-seventies a seemingly ludicrous prediction was made on a TV comedy show called Laugh In that turned out to be amazingly correct. Certain contentions were so deeply entrenched in our post-World-War-Two mindsets that they were regarded as facts of life. One
of these was The Berlin Wall which separated East and West Germany. We knew the wall was not good but we thought it was there forever.
Rowan and Martin were a duo that had audiences in stitches long before Saturday Night Live. A regular feature on Laugh In was of the comedians
portraying a stint called the News of the Future. One night Rowan announced that in the far-distant year of 1989 the Berlin Wall would come
down. To add to the hilarity, he said it would be replaced by a trench filled with alligators.
Sure enough, in November 1989, the wall did come down. (No alligators) It was so mind-boggling that my son Bruce wrote a poem about it.
BERLIN (The Divided Self) by Bruce Ray circa 1989
The wall! The wall is coming down!
O glad night, that you could see this day
O bright heart, that you could speak these words
The wall; the knife that separates
Badge of the divided self
O hated wall you cannot speak
but if you could
You would say NO!
with cold guarded breath
The wall! The wall is coming down!
I curse the hesitant that hold us back
and I swear on my grave that I will die
a free man
Behold the soldier
How he stands with disbelief

No, he cannot believe his eyes

The wall! The wall is coming down!
But the wall crumbles nevertheless
Every heart is a crucible in darkness
And every hand will rise to touch the sun
The divided self cannot endure
Rejoice! For the night is on fire
The crippled will walk anew
Oh, the stars are falling
and the stifled cry of lovers will
but I am not afraid
change the broken heart of man
This is not how they said it would be!
The tyrant falls to pieces
Every spirit walks in splendor
like the shattered idol of the state
and every mouth is fed with food for the soul
shiny and polished
but too fragile and delicate
Now I can sing
to withstand the wind of the people
that expands in anger
and threatens to
bring down every Christmas in Haiti
foundation
My Mom, Dorothy Bidwell and I
every wall that
have decided to travel to Haiti this
lives in us

Christmas and concentrate on helping others. We have been busy

fund-raising as we hope to provide
a stocking and Christmas dinner for
approximately 60 children . We are currently hoping for donations of
Santa stockings. If you can help us out with 1 or 50 stockings please
drop them off at Autumn Services no later than
Dec. 7th. Thank you for your support in our
project.

TECHNOPURE WATER
Water Treatment Systems

Drink only the best

Help bring a stocking to a child a Haiti

For bottled water, pick up, or delivery

Call 699-6688

You can drop off a Santa Stocking at Autumn

Services Mon - Fri 10am to 2p.m.

Open House
For your
Christmas
shopping
Sat & Sun
Dec 6&7
10:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.

Marilynn Reydens
Signature Creations will be at the
Burns Lake Craft Fair Nov 29
Her Artisan Gallery @ 205 Taluk Crescent
will be open
Monday to Thursday
6:00 ~ 9:00
Fri. Sat. Sun.
10:00 ~ 6:00

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We Shall Remember Them

This is a story written by my kids Great Grandpa, Robert Parker Storey. He was Born in 1895 in Halifax, NS. As a young boy growing up in Halifax, Bob joined the scout section of the 63rd Halifax Militia Regiment. At 21 years of age he joined the Sixth Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment.
Two months later he signed up for the First World War and was taken a prisoner of war sixteen months into his deployment on June 2nd 1916.
These few snippets below were taken from one of Grandpa's many stories about life in a P.O.W. camp in Germany.
The first letter I received in
Germany was from my sister
Alice, she was in Scotland
serving with the Canadian
Corp. It was dated early in
July 1916.
Dear old Bob I am nearly crazy with grief. A
few days ago I learned
you had been in a battle
and now you are missing
and yesterday I got the
terrible news that our
Bill had been killed in
action. I cannot believe
Robbie that you too are
dead. Please. Please.
Dear, Dont be Dead.
Write me dear and tell
me you are alive.

Things were not as bad in our camp at Miden as they were in most of
the other POW camps. For one thing the General in Command of the
Lagar was a worn out elderly cavalry man who when he came into the
compound always rode on a white horse and often would argue in a
loud shrieking voice as though he was going to have us boiled in oil
the first time any of us slipped out of line and often, to emphasize his
point, would draw his useless old sabre and smack his poor old nag on
the rump. His own Commanders were more afraid of him than we
were. We knew his bark was worse than his bite and we were aware
that his son, an officer in the German cavalry was a prisoner of war
in England.
One day when he was particularly violent on his inspection to us he
drew the sabre and gave the horse a real savage smack that startled
the poor old hag of bones. It was so startled it reared up and bolted.
The old General was nearly thrown.
One of our lads who was near did what not one of the Generals own
soldiers dare do. He broke ranks, grabbed the horse by the bridle and
soon soothed it. The General was visibly shaken, but he did what few
German officers would do to a POW.
He said Danke. We always showed respect for the poor old boy, and
that paid off for us in many ways.

My Country

Story by R. Parker Storey (written in 1977)

I am a Canadian. I was born in Canada and I fought for Canada in the First World War. I spent nearly thirty of the last
months of the war rotting in a German Prisoner of War Camp. My kid brother (nicknamed Bill) was killed in action in 1916 when
he was only sixteen years old. (in his Attestation Paper he said he was 18)
Much of the same kind of sacrifice and hardship applies to the hundreds of thousands of other Canadian boys and men who gladly
flocked to the colours in the time of our nations peril. Of these, tens of thousands like my brother paid the supreme sacrifice and now lay in
Flanders Field and other scenes of action. Many more tens of thousands were horribly wounded. It was a horrendous price we men of the
First World War paid, but we gained for our country, the admiration of our allies and the respect of our foes.

The men and women of the Second World War were magnificent. They too swarmed in from every province in Canada
to serve in the air or land in the Navy and the Merchant Marines. They came in there hundreds of thousands to serve their
country in its time of need. Again our boys paid an awful price. The killed and missing ran into the tens, and tens of thousands,
buried in many parts of the world. The wounded into many, many more thousands. Those who survived could proudly hold their
heads high. They had made a very significant contribution towards winning the war. They had completed what the legendary soldiers of World War One had started, world wide respect and recognition for our country, Canada.
At the end of WW 11 on September 2, 1945, our Canada had emerged as one of the truly great countries in the world,
ranking seventh in power and importance. They had won the admiration and envy of all nations. That was over thirty-two years
ago. Now, while I think most of us would gladly do it all again, we are wondering, sadly, if it was all worth while, when we look
around and see what a sorry mess we are in today.
One might very well ask, what is the number one issue in our country at the present time? Is it inflation? Unemployment? I cannot see how any of them can be resolved except by national effort, and we cannot have that unless we first have national unity.
Right from the start of his surprise victory at the polls in 1976, Rene Lavesque has seized and kept the initiative with his
Quebec Separation Policy. His trip to the United States, in regal style, received a somewhat cool reception. Far different was the
reception he received when he visited his beloved France, the country that had abandoned the Quebec French years before.
France heaped greater honours upon Levesque than upon any head of state, despite their assurances to
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MARK IT DOWN
DECEMBER
*Tues Dec 2nd, 2 p.m.
Chronic Disease Support Group
*Tues Dec 16th, noon
Cancer Support lunch
* Tues Dec 16th 5:30 pm
Ladies Craft Night & Potluck
*Every Tues Walking Group 10:00 a.m.
*Every Tues Stitch Group 11:00 a.m.
*Every Fri Walking Group 10:00a.m.
*Every Fri Coffee Group 2:00 pm

3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY

SPIRIT FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday, November 28th
3:00 - 9:00 pm at the FL Arena
Call 250-699-0056
Located at 312 McMillan Ave

Martineau Plumbing & Heating

COMMUNITY
POTLUCKS

Where Everyone Is Welcome!!

**Sunday, November 30, 5:30 p.m.
Dwayne & Diana Lindstrom to host
**Sunday, December 21, 5:30 p.m.
Autumn Services is hosting a Turkey Dinner!
All guests are welcome to bring
appys and desserts
**Sunday, January 25, 5:30 p.m.
Endako Mines to host
The Community Potlucks are sponsored by the Village of
Fraser Lake and Autumn Services. Groups & Businesss are
encouraged to take their turn hosting. Call Autumn Services
if your group or business would like to have a turn hosting!
Call 699-0056
Please note the typo on the last paper, the
November Potluck is on the 30th not the 23rd!!

4th ANNUAL CHARITY HOCKEY GAME

December, 23rd ~ 7pm at the FL Arena
Family Activities from 3pm-7pm upstairs
Adult Dance 9pm - 2pm

Licensed Gas Fitter & Plumber

95% High Efficient Furnace Replacement
HotWaterTank Replacement
Phone 250.699-6597
Wayne Martineau

Cell 250.699-1384

Inside Flea Market

Closed Sunday & Monday

OPEN Tues Wed & Thurs
from 11:00 am - 8:00pm
OPEN Fri & Sat 11:00 9:00

250.699-6112
Check out the new pricing!
Get your next meal at the Bucket Bistro

Open daily in the Laundromat

Rent your 4x8 space for only $10
Baked goods
Homemade crafts
Handmade items

Marketable goods
Knitting, Sewing,
anything you want?

Call Bobby or Lori Hurry @ 250.699-8974 for info

Eurasian Collared Doves

This species is new to the area and

are now wintering here. As many as
thirty are known to travel amongst
the various feeders in town. They
readily come to seed and grain,
particularly millet, strewn on the
ground or placed on platform
feeders.

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To book an appointment with Tasha please call 250-699-2489 or visit us at the shop!

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Canadas ambassador that they planned no interference in Canadian affairs. Rene returned to Canada with his medal of honour,
more determined than ever to take Quebec out of Confederation.
Rene appears to have a peculiar dislike and contempt for anything pertaining to les Anglais but the English are no longer a
majority in the rest of Canada. We are all Canadians, just the same as the people in Quebec.
It appears that a Federal election may be coming up this year, and it will very likely be fought on the issue of national unity.
This is the most important issue at stake in Canada today. It cannot be swept under the rug or referred to a Royal Commission. We
are running out of time.
Each party, federal and provincial and in fact, every Canadian has got to make a declaration on where they stand. Are they
prepared to let Canada be emasculated by allowing Quebec to go by default? Are they prepared to use force, if necessary, to keep
Canada united? What will happen to me vast territory of Ruperts Land which was ceded to Quebec years after they entered confederation? It is quite evident that Levesque fully expects and intends to take that territory along if his referendum is favourable. What
will happen to Newfoundland and Labrador, if Quebec sets a precedent and is allowed to take Ruperts Land? Newfoundland will be
isolated and may have to face up to a separation of its own. A union with the United States may be a tempting proposition to both
parties, and I would imagine that the Labrador would be a juicy plum to fall into the Americans fruit basket. Then if Newfoundland
and Labrador, went, we could expect in short order, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick would have nowhere
else to go and could be the next victims of the ultimate break up of Canada.
These are gloomy suppositions, but they are realistic, and we all have to live up the these possibilities. It all boils down to
the question of whether the unity of Canada is worth fighting for. The answer to that is that the cream of Canadas youth have already fought in two of the bloodiest wars in the worlds history to preserve our country and our way of life. Is it possible that all
their sacrifice will be nullified by the antics of a few? I would hope not!
The future of our country is at stake and I am sure if our politicians would stop some of their politicking and get together in
a spirit of goodwill and concentrate on the salvation of our country, a solution may be worked out without Canadians shedding each
others blood.
The Achilles heal of Quebec lies in the vast territory of Ruperts Land, where much of the mineral deposits and hydro development lie. All the territories, that is, the Yukon, Northwest Territory, Ruperts Land and Labrador were all intact and a part of
Canada at the time of Confederation and I would surmise, each of the founding provinces had an equal form of partnership or ownership in all of the territories. Therefore a division of any part of all this land would be of interest to every province, and the approval
and consent of all the founding provinces should have been obtained by the federal government before any part could be ceded to any
one province without proper conditions.
Another thing is that the federal government, and only the federal government, has the sovereign right and obligation to
deal with the rights of the native people. That is the Indian, Eskimo and the Inuits. The latter have already demonstrated that they
want no part of the French Canadian language or domination. These demonstrations must not be ignored.
I think that amending laws should be passed as quickly as possible, leaving provinces that have benefited by the transfer of
any territory or part of any territory in a caretaker capacity, as long as they remain in Confederation, but denying the right of any
province the right to take any land out of Confederation that they did not possess prior to the time they entered into Confederation.
This does not disturb the Status Quo and I believe would be perfectly legal.
To guard against any further adventure by the Levesque government, I would suggest a detachment or so of RCMP and
some military units be despatched for winter training and on a rotating basis to some of the northern parts. This and a couple of
landing fields for aircraft along with a port of call for small naval crafts along the Labrador coast and maybe one on the eastern shore
of Hudson Bay will assure that Canada will safeguard the native peoples interests.
If the Parti Quebecois takes any exception to these measures and wants to resist, they would have to bear full responsibility
of firing the first shot. The mandate they receive at the polls was to govern the province of Quebec and if they do that, Levesque
could well be the best premier Quebec has ever had. Who knows, he might in time go on to be a prime minister of Canada. If,
however, he pursues his avowed intention of leading his province down the garden path of separation, he risks not only the destruction of Quebec, but also the disintegration of Canada as a nation. I am sure no foreign alliances or entanglements would be countenanced by the Americans, under the Munro Doctrine.
I do not believe many people in Quebec really want to separate from Canada. In many ways they are more Canadian than
we, so called Anglaise. They are lovely people, friendly and happy. I know, I lived with them as a child in north-eastern Ontario.
We youngsters played together and went to school together. The grown ups worked together and families intermingled as neighbours should. I fought along side the French boys in France. They were magnificent.
We are all Canadians living in one of the finest countries in the world. Lets keep it that way!

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Charity Hockey Game - Sarrah Nahornoff-Storey

The Movember Staches were out in full force at a packed house this Saturday at the Fraser Lake Arena. Thompson Creek Metals
sponsored and brought their two Northern Mines together in an all out hockey game, to raise money for the Northern BC Friends of
Children Society.
The Endako Enforcers beat Mt. Milligan 13-10 in a well fought battle that will see a rematch in the new year in Fort St. James with
the opposite shifts at each mine. Stay tuned for the next game!! A BIG thank you to the two Thompson Creek Metal facilities for all
their hard work in bringing Fraser Lake together for this event, and thank you to everyone who came out to support this great cause!
Friends of Children is a non-profit society assisting Northern BC and East Kootenay families with children in extraordinary medical need. Each year
the registered charity receives over 200 requests for support with childrens medical emergencies, therapies, specialized equipment, drug prescriptions
plus out-of-town accommodation, meal and travel costs. Friends of Children coordinate with other organizations to help with the childs medical
challenges.

Pictures by Sarrah Nahornoff-Storey

(250) 699-8063
In the Fraser Lake Shopping Center

BLACK FRIDAY
SPECIALS
~Up to 30% off on select
items!

~ Hockey Gear 10% off

~ Winter Jackets & Snow
Pants 15% off
~Icebreaker Clothing 15% off
Friday & Saturday ONLY!!
Above: Endako Mine Manager Chris
Gibbs and Endako Loss Prevention
Officer Carol Ann Critchley with
donation in hand(s) for the Northern BC Friends of Children Society.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS?
FISHING GEAR?
SKIIS?
SKATES?

HOCKEY STICKS?
WOOL SPORTS WEAR?
WINTER WEAR?
CAMO CLOTHING?

WEVE GOT THAT!!

WORK CLOTHES?
SKATE SHARPENING?
HUNTING GEAR?
ELECTRONICS?

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HealthFest 2014 - By Sarrah Nahornoff - Storey

The 2nd Annual Healthfest was a great success with the help of all our sponsors,
booth providers, volunteers and participants. Over 100 people came to visit and
socialize throughout the day, and over 42 Flu Shots given by the lovely ladies of
Northern Health. Everyone received a gift bag, free lunch, an abundance of information and some even had a free massage!

would like to
THANK EVERYONE that contributed to HealthFest
Prize & Monetary Donations
New Gold
Endako Mines
Fraser Lake Sawmills
Rexall Drugs
F.L. Volunteer Fire Department
Medicine Center
Canfor - Plateau Sawmills
CIBC
Community Futures
Stellaquo First Nations
Subway
Ambroy Logging

Larworth Logging
2001 Cuts
Gamblers Anonymous
Families Mental Health
Fraser Lake Public Library
Conny Mund
Fraser Lake Hospice
Koval
Fort Fraser Food Bank
Fraser Lake Fire Department
Fraser Lake Cancer Support
Mens Health

Food Prepared & Contributed By

Joanne Holweg & Subway

Booth Providers
BC Hydro
RCMP ~ Victim Services
Terry Galvin Drug & Alcohol Counselling
Cheryl Stewart ~ Journey by Massage
Randi Roy, Twyla Lee & Stephanie Cardinal of Northern Health
Fraser Lake Hospice
FAMILIES Mental Health

Fort Fraser Food Bank

BC Cancer Society
FL & Area Cancer Support
Gambling Anonymous
FL Volunteer Fire Department
Jan Serle ~ Yoga
Fraser Lake Ambulance Service
Men's Health
Pictures by Sarrah Nahornoff-Storey

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE IN THE COLD

~ Bring your pets indoors if possible
~ Shelter should be clean dry & insulated
~ Do not leave pets in vehicles for long
periods
~ Increase your feed by 10-15%

~ Be sure to clean your pets paws, salt

and de-icers can be harmful to them and
their paws
~ If its too cold for you its too cold for
them

Sponsored by Jerry Malchow

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Endako This & That

by Audrey Read

Sooooo....everyone ready for snow yet?...I sure am! Was very thankful to have received all the rain that we got, the creek had dried up completely, first time since we moved here in 1980.
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We went to a house warming for Clayton Steiner awhile back...we warmed it up pretty good I think, even right down to me spilling coffee all
over the floor! Very nice place Clayton...now if we can just find you a wife !!!
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I was just looking at some comments stated in 1957: "I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, its going to impossible to buy a
weeks groceries for $20.00!"
Then one guy says to his friend: "If cigarettes deep going up in price, I'm going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous!"
"Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a DIME just to mail a letter!"....(I love that one!)
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I finally got my donkey's! They are two little miniature females, one was weaned the day I
got them and is only a year old, her name is "Shadow" because she won't let the other one
take a step unless she does too! The older one, who is two years old is a dark brown so I
call her "Cocoa". But her name might be changed to "Echo!" They hadn't been handled at
all so it was rather interesting getting them to trust me. Now they love to be scratched all
over and come when they are called. If I don't get out there as soon as I come out the door
they sometimes begin calling me...quite a unique sound! They are so darn cute, I just love
them! They even let Penny, the dog eat out of their oat bucket, when Cocoa (Echo?) is in
a good mood that is!....Walter even bought them each a brand new halter the other day,
one pink, the other purple...plus a water tank heater to keep their water warm! (He who
didn't want to have anything to do with those.......things! LOL!! The grand kids & great
grandkids are going to love them!
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With the municipal elections all over I guess things will start to get back to normal again.
Shadow and Coco - more fun on the farm!
Congrats to the winners in F.L. In my home town of McBride they had a clean
sweep...kicked out the old mayor and his entire council! A good thing too, as one person
put it: "Maybe we can get our town back and start living again." They had nearly eighty percent of the eligible voters turn out, a record I am
sure.
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We are still getting calls from people wanting to buy hay, not much around for sale I don't think, people will perhaps have to go to the Peace
River area or Alberta. There is always alfalfa pellets to add to the hay though, we have done that before. Can't let the poor animals go hungry
that is for sure!
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There was a house warming party for Paul & Kerstan earlier in the month, they have a lovely new home
beside highway 16 at Ross Creek. Hope your home brings you nothing but happiness.
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Art & Jo-Ann of Savory Farm took four "little pigs" to be made into sausage...I say little because they had
to get Larry & Rita to haul them in their big stock trailer! They weighed about eight hundred pounds
each!!...Now THAT is going to be a LOT of sausage let me tell you!...Probably enough to go round the
world once, twice or maybe even three times! Our Ol' Molly pig was estimated to be over nine hundred pounds in her prime, she died of old age at the age of eight and a half....One of the best pets we
ever had!
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With all the requests we get in the mail for this, that & the other wanting money, I sure as thunder hope
they never find life on another planet because sure as hell our government will start sending them money and expecting the rest of us to do the same!...
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Did you know that the Endako Hall is available for rent for various functions? Give Sylvia a call at: 250699-8678. Comes with well equipped kitchen and lots of parking space!

Need a place in Fraser Lake to host a Christmas Party?? Why not the Centre?
Call 250-699-0056 for more information!

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THANK-YOUS, ANNOUNCMENTS, FOR SALE & EVENTS

I would like to send a huge thank-you to the communities of Fraser
Lake, Vanderhoof and Prince George for all your heartfelt love and
support in the passing of our son, brother, father and husband Scotty
Bryan. Everyone has gone above and beyond in helping us with this
terrible tragedy. Thank you all again from the Bryan Families

Thank you to all the people who supported me during the

recent municipal elections. Congratulations to all the candidates who participated for both council and mayor positions. Special Congratulations to those who won their
seats. ~ Jeanette Brophy

On Nov 15th approximately 43% of the people in Fraser Lake cast

their ballot. The results of new council are Kerry Jantz, Dan Duncan,
Don Reyden, and new to council, Craig Lepoidevin.
I would like to congratulate them as well as thank the rest of the candidates who showed the interest to let their name stand to represent the
Village of Fraser Lake. I was happy to see an election this time as everyone was elected and not acclaimed. I would like to thank the people
who cast their ballot for me. I will work hard over the next four years
to keep Fraser lake a quiet, safe and prosperous place to live.
Sincerely,
~ Mayor Dwayne Lindstrom

Fort Fraser Food Bank

Thank you Endako Mine for the

donation of the new to us board
room table! Its already been put
to good use!
- Autumn Services

When: 2nd Sat of every month next one is Dec 13

What time: 10:30 to noon Lunch Provided
Where: Fort Fraser Church
How to help: Drop off food or make cash donations
at any of these places in Fraser Lake: Super Value,
Legion, Crisis Center, Autumn Services
A BIG THANK YOU to every supporter that believed in
me during this years Municipal Election including my family. I hope I made a difference in making council work harder and be more accountable and transparent in the next 4
years. I will continue to work hard for this community in
all the things I do. ~ Sarrah Storey

Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Wednesday, December 3rd at 7pm downstairs at the
arena. We are looking for members! Please Attend!
Please let Audrey Fennema at 699-8888 know if are
planning to attend

ARTS COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING

7PM AT AUTUMN SERVICES NOVEMBER 27TH

Early Learning Hub

Fall Schedule
We're back!
Join us for the following activities:
BABY TALK:

Monday 1:15 to 2:30 until Dec 1.

PRESCHOOL GYM TIME:

Tuesday 10:30 11:30 at Mouse Mt.

School gym on For more information Call
Robin (699-6934) or Lynn (250-570-7868)
CRUISERS and CRAWLERS Wednesdays from 11:00 to 12:00 in the
Early Learning Hub at Mouse Mt. School, for
Contact Lynn for more info.
FUNDAY FRIDAY - from 9:00 to 12:00 in
the Early Learning Hub at Mouse Mt.
School. Arts and crafts, circle time, gym
time, snacks and free play.
Contact Lynn for more info
@ 250.570-7868

FOR SALE
Kids Captains Bed
Kitchen Table
Computer Desk
Call Michael Walsh at 250-699-6443

Stitch & Gab Club

Bring a project and join others who
are working on theirs!!
Knitting, Crocheting, Needlepoint,
Cross Stitching etc!
Drop-in every Tuesday from
11-2 at Autumn Services
Contact Jeanette @
250-699-6460 for more info

Chronic Disease
Social Support Group
Meets the first Tuesday of the month
@ Autumn Services at 2 p.m.
This is a social support group for anyone experiencing the effects of
Fibromyalgia, Parkinson's Disease, or
Multiple Sclerosis
The next meeting is
December 2nd at 2pm

Seniors Carpet Bowling

Anyone 50 years plus is Welcome

Mon & Thurs 1-3 pm

Cost for a game and coffee is $1
New Members Welcome1!
Held at the Royal Canadian Legion
Phone 699-8645 for more info

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& Phraser Connector
312 McMillan Avenue
Fraser Lake BC
250.699-0056
Primary Business Address:
Box # 557
Fraser Lake BC
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Phone: (250)699-0056
Or (250) 699-7781
E-mail:
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IS YOUR PRIVACY IMPORTANT TO YOU?

By Steve Lee

CERN The Swiss Research Organization that Gave Us The

World Wide Web Now Offers Encrypted Email Service.

Many of us are old enough to remember the days when governments viewed
mail as untouchable personal property. No one could open another persons mail
without a court order, not even government agencies.
Nowadays? Not so much. Some governments seem to have given themselves
carte blanche to invade any persons private documents, any time it suits them,
just because electronic communication makes it so easy.
The Edward Snowden incident last year publicized the fact that some government agencies were abusing their authority and ignoring all privacy considerations. Scientists at CERN watched the drama unfolding and decided that the time
to protect property and privacy rights is while people still have them.
After studying the situation and determining a course of action they set a goal
of $100,000 and appealed for public support to fund their project. Within six
weeks they had received over $550,000. Some people sent cash by snail mail to
protect their privacy. This indicates the international level of public concern for
invasive government policies.
Is encoded messaging necessary? Ask the people who live under the thumb of
a totalitarian government (China, Iraq and some in Africa). If they are caught
speaking out against their government they might go to jail; or just disappear! Ask
Edward Snowden, he cant go home safely. The U.S. government refuses to guarantee him a fair, open, and unbiased trial, something every U.S. citizen should
expect under their constitution. And all this because he had the courage to reveal
that the government was spying on its own citizens.
The new mail service is called Protonmail, how appropriate for something
developed at a nuclear research facility. They claim that their new mail service
will be anonymous, secure, and free. Paid versions containing a couple extra security measures will also be available to help offset the cost of operating the free
service.
How secure? Encryption is done in your computer before the message goes
into storage in their server. Decryption is done in the computer of the person
receiving the message. Two passwords are required by each user, one to log into
your mailbox, a second one for the encryption or decryption keys. The people
operating the system have no record of passwords or the IP address of any user.
This adds an extra assurance of privacy but also means they cant help you if you
forget your password. A self destruct feature can be activated for any message,
just like Mission Impossible. This self destruct feature travels with the message
and will even occur if the message is in the other persons computer.
Protonmail is spending large amounts of money buying their own servers so only
their own people will have legal access to their equipment. This guarantees better
security but causes waiting lists because applications are coming in faster than they
can expand their system.
There are too many security features to list here, check it out for yourself at
www.protonmail.ch Yes, that is ch not ca.

WANT COLOUR COPIES ? NEED COLOUR PAMPHLETS PRINTED? WE CAN DO THAT! Call 250-699-0056