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Lac la Hache getting ready for annual turkey dinner

Community news happening around the Lac la Hache area in the South Cariboo
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Pastor Bruce Wilcox and his wife

The Lac la Hache O.A.P.O. is inviting the community to enjoy a turkey feast at the Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre on Sept. 28 beginning at 5 p.m.

Tickets will be available for a sit-down dinner or back-door take-out plate for $12, which includes turkey, all the fix-ins and dessert.

Contact Judy Boehm at 250-396-7298 for more information.

 

Funds distribution

the Lac la Hache Father's Day Fishing Derby Society has selected the organizations that will receive financial assistance this year, says Society member Nancy Sootheran.

Each year, funds earned at the annual fishing derby are distributed among the communities of the South Cariboo. How much they get depends on the turnout at the annual event, business donations and the society volunteers, she adds.

"We are pleased to say the 2013 recipients are the Lac la Hache Fireman's Auxiliary, the Lac la Hache Old Age Pensioners Organization, the Lac la Hache Historical Society, Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo, the Williams Lake Crime Stoppers and the 100 Mile House & District Women's Centre Society."

Sootheran notes the society is looking forward to seeing everyone at the next fishing derby.

Volunteers are always welcome. For more information, contact Nancy at 250-396-7459.

 

Back to school

School enrolment is down, but it makes for a close knit family feeling for the school, says principal Steve Carpenter.

He adds they would love to have more students come to the school.

They are in the process of raising funds for their Terry Fox run, so he asks that if anyone knows one of the students, please feel free to search them out and make a pledge.

The school is having their "Orange Shirt Day" celebration on Sept. 30 in respect to the First Nation Reconciliation program in district and area.

Carpenter says they are in the early stages of setting up a visit to Educo for the Intermediate class, which should be a great learning experience.

"The hot breakfast program is in full swing, thanks to one of the amazing parents getting it up and running."

The Parents Advisory Council is looking for more parents to get involved in organizing and volunteering for fundraising, as well as helping to set the direction of the school year.

If you would like more information about the school or to register your child, contact Steve at 250-396-7230.

 

Ministry returns

Regular Christian pastoral ministry has returned to the Lac la Hache church.

Pastor Bruce Wilcox and wife, Jackie, wanted to let the folks around Lac la Hache and area know they have just moved back to the area, and they will now be involved in full-time Christian and pastoral ministry in and around Lac la Hache under the umbrella of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, which is also an inter-denominational home church ministry scattered all over the Cariboo.

Jackie works for home care services, and they say they are glad to be back in the community.

Having lived here a number of years ago, they are looking forward to connecting and re-connecting with many friends and acquaintances from the past, as well as meeting new folks here, Bruce says.

"I feel very privileged to have been given this calling, and the opportunity to become part of your community again."

Worship services are currently at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the little church on Timothy Lake Road, and everyone is welcome.

For more information, folks can contact Bruce at the church at 250-396-4251, or at home at 250-396-4100.