The Phraser Connector, Issue 44, January 2016

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Phraser ConnectorVolume #JAN 2016 44

Autumn Services denied fundingWe formed a non-profit society in 2010 to address senior supportservices. The success of those services was realized when weopened our drop-in centre in May 2013. In 32 months there wereover 25,000 visits.

Prior to us taking it over, the center was a catch-all and storagearea for our landlord. We got to work, and with the help of vol-

unteers, we cleaned, painted, updated fixtures, lights and floor-ing, and were able to host our first workshop in April 2013. Weheld our grand opening in May and since then, have been pre-occupied with organizing and hosting and fundraising.

Always with an eye on the future, we have answered the day today demands, while growing the center into a space where manysocial and educational necessities are met. While much of ourvisitor population is comprised of folks 50 plus, we are constantlyre-evaluating our services to fuel the need for support groups,interagency collaboration, mentorship and social exchanges.Some may question if the center is needed, and my responsewould be Those two books FULL of sign-in signatures say it all.

The financial viability of our non-profit has been realized throughgrants, memberships, donations, draws, user fees, payment fromads in the Phraser Connector and a variety of print projects. Withover half of our income derived from grants, it was a shock tohear we were denied the grant we applied for in July 2015.

Our focus is on the months and years ahead. While at the presenttime our wheels may be spinning and we aren't moving forward,know that we have pled our case to business, and the three levels

of government where we could seek other sources of funding.

Believing the adage about the squeaky wheel, we placed a call toour MLA John Rustad whose office said they would talk to theGaming Granters and ask if an exemplary situation request bemade to allow a late application for funds, we await their reply.

We called our MP Nathan Cullen who was miraculously due to

pass through FL in a few days. He stopped by our center and en-joyed a half hour of idea sharing with us.

Dir. Mark Parker of the Bulkley Nechako Regional District hadseveral suggestions including gas tax & a Grant in aid.

Our board of directors held an emergency meeting to discuss ouroptions, amongst them - Go Fund me Account, host a bingo,start a raffle and seek more members in a membership drive. Allviable projects and work is underway them.

In the interim we will cut back production of the Phraser Con-nector, which we print and distribute as a community service.

As you can see, this issue is a shadow of its former self. In ourbid to get one into everyones hands, we will distribute it as nor-mal through the mail system.

On behalf of our board of directors we are grateful for all thefinancial and volunteer support we receive. The center is openMonday through Friday 10:00 to 2:00 pm and we welcome youto drop in, have a coffee, play some cards or just sit and visit.

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 pmNext one Friday Jan 29thThe market offers fresh

baking, home-made jams,

skin products & more

Visit our vendors & enjoy

lunch with friends

Homemade soup

& bun 5

..And, here is how you can help


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*spelling of Ghislaine Nantelwas incorrect in Dec paper,

sorry for any confusion

FL Library AGMTuesday, February 237:00 pm@ the library

We are looking for Trustees.

We meet once a month forapproximately one hour.

No meetings in July, August andDecember. According to the

Library Act we are close to fallingshort of the numbers of trustees

required to run our library.SO, if you are interested

please call Audrey at the library

250.699-8888

STHANKYOU!

Fraser Lake & AreaSanta's Anonymous wishes

to thank all theBig Business's, Small

Business's, Community

Groups, Clubs, Schools,Teams, Individuals andour Volunteers who donat-ed time, food, toys, space,goods, money or encour-agement towards the 2015

Christmas Hampers!We could not have done

this without yourgenerosity!

OFFERING:

Septic Tanks ** LagoonsSawdust Vac ** Dry Vac ** Dust Control

Holding Tanks ** Grease Traps Floor DrainsCar Washes ** Storm Drains ** Pressure WashingHigh Pressure Water Jetting ** Thaw Frozen LinesPortable Toilet Rentals **Water Truck Dust Control

Feb 3rd-Coffee & ChatHUB (Mouse Mountain School)

Feb 10th-Hand/Foot Print Craft

CNC/Learning Centre

Feb 17th-StorytimeFraser Lake Library

Feb 24th-Families in the KitchenCNC/Learning Centre

Mar 2nd-Braids, Hair Care, Pictures &Dress Up!!

Arena Complex (Downstairs)

Mar 9th- Banner Craft

Autumn Services

Mar 16th-Hula Hooping & MusicArena Complex (Upstairs)

Mar 23rd-Music/ConcertHUB & Gymnasium (Mouse Mountain School)

Nechako Valley Community ServicesInfant Development Program

Wednesday 10:00am

12:00pm

Tots Around Town

Watch forUpcoming

Courses

Fraser Lake

& Area

C.A.L.P.COMMUNITY ADULT

LITERACY PROGRAM

THE HEART OFLEARNING

Office Hours

Tuesday &Thursday

10am-3pm

At 298 McMillan Avenue

Fraser Lake, BC VOJ 1SO

Call 250.699-6249

Beverages, snacks & activities each week!

For more information follow the Fraser Lake Early ChildDevelopment Committee on Facebook

or call Randi at 250-699-2571


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Bark nBone

Wholesome 100% Canadian No additives

No preservatives

Openin February

Cash only, Price incl. taxesHours 11 - 4pm

closed Sunday & Wednesday

Phone 699 2240

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

New to Fraser Lake and areaAll natural and wholesome pet food.

Ask Val about gluten free or diabetic foodfor 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.

Is it dinnertime yet?

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

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 theWilliams Lake Seniors Village . This will be an 'open housedrop-in' event with snacks and cake to share from 11am to

7pm. We understand not everyone will be able to attend, butif you would like to send our Mom a card, with words of kind-ness or a short video please send them to Teresa Sager at

655 Steinke Place Kamloops BC V2B 7L7 or emailto [email protected]

and we will share them with her on this special day.

AUTUMN SERVICES GIANT RAFFLE (Starts February 8th)

1st.. Freezer Full Of Food!2nd .. Francois Lake Weekend Package3rd .. Locally Made Quilt (94x110)4th.. Robert Bateman Print Peregrine& Ruddy Turnstones

5th.. Stained Glass 2ftx3ft6th..Log Cabin Birdhouse7th..FL local vendors basket

Call for more info 250-699-0056

Tickets available @Autumn Services

..$10 each
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Martineau Plumbing Heating

Licensed Gas Fitter & Plumber95% High Efficient Furnace Replacement

Hot Water Tank ReplacementCall Wayne Martineau

Phone 250.699-6597Cell 250.699-1384

Hours

Monday

Friday9:30 to 5:30

EAR PIERCINGAVAILABLE

Book your appointment today250.699-0055

TECHNOPURE WATERWater Treatment Systems

Drink only the best

For bottled water, pick up, or delivery

Call 699-6688

Beer at Home

Intakes are happening now!Better at Home is a program funded by Unit-ed Way that helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live

independently in their own homes and remainconnected to their communities. AutumnServices North Central BC Better at HomeProgram is doing intakes now! If you are asenior call Sarrah to book your appointmentor to learn more. Covering, Fort Fraser,Nadleh, Fraser Lake, Stellako, and Endako toCoreyville.

Become a Volunteer!Volunteers are needed for deliveries, driving

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

Volunteer Training Dates:- Wednesday, February 10th 11am

Lunch Provided, at Autumn Servicesor

- Thursday, February 11th 5pmDinner Provided, at Autumn Services

For more information to become avolunteer or to receive services call Sarrah at

250-699-0056 or cell 250-699-1681E-mail: [email protected]

Upcoming Training in February:

OFA III - January 25February 5

Computer Skills - as needed

WHMIS - online as needed

Fire Fighting S-100 - February 16-17

Wildlife Monitoring - February 22-24

Find us on Facebook:

Fraser Lake Transition Training Program

Ask us about other training opportunities!

FREE training available now!These courses made possible by provincial funding aligned with BCs Skills for Jobs Blueprint

Open to everyone!

The Learning Centre298 McMillan Avenue,

Fraser Lake

250-699-6249250-699-2877

or toll free: 1-877-567-3270

Monday to Thursday

9:30 am

3:00 pm

Learn at your own pace!

Drop-ins welcome!

Having a lunch meeting and need catering

Call 250.699-8843

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