The Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) has 29 participants travelling to Israel on what is called the One New Man Israel Tour. They left on Jan. 28 and will return on Feb. 8.
The CCLF is holding its annual general meeting at the church (4930 Telqua Dr.) on Feb. 24, starting at 7 p.m. Prior to the meeting, there will be an Italian potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Lions to the rescue
During the first week of January after one of the snowfalls, a resident of the 108 Mile Ranch experienced the collapse of one of its portable storage tents, exposing a number of household items. Making this event even more critical was the fact that both residents were in the Lower Mainland, as the wife required some medical testing.
The 108 Lions came to the rescue and made arrangements for the relocation of the items. 108 Lions president Pam Hales contacted 100 Mile Feed & Ranch Supply Ltd, as it also has storage facilities at the rear of its complex.
Arrangements were made through Karen Howarth and Fred Beaulieu from the storage facility after they were informed of the situation. A storage room with three free months of storage is being provided. A big thank-you goes to them for their services.
Other Lion members who offered their services were Frank Shedden, Barry Porter, Les Cookman, Pete Tonkin and Ted Zwolak. Others involved were neighbours Graham Allison and Laurie Akerman, as well as and Mike Koens who provided the ATV for snow removal.
Greenbelt vandalism
Ron Soeder, of the 108 Greenbelt Commission, advises a person or persons did some trimming to trees along the 108 Lake trail running below Kallum Drive and all the way from Anaheim Crescent to the West Beach on Kitwanga Drive.
Many large branches were removed and several trees were cut down. It took three people two days to clean up the mess that was left behind.
Many regulars who walk the trail are very upset by the damage that was done by this wilful destruction of the community’s cherished Greenbelt.
Prior authorization by the 108 Greenbelt Commission is required if residents wish to remove or trim trees and bushes any where along the Greenbelt areas and trails. If anyone has any idea who did this vandalism, please contact Ron at 250-791-5752 or this writer at 250-791-9235, or e-mail berringtonservices@shaw.ca
School news
Kindergarten registration started yesterday (Jan. 29), so contact your local elementary school or contact the school district office 250-398-3800.
The deadline for School of Choice applications is March 15.