The following Letter to the Editor was in today’s [Sept.23,2016] Prince George Citizen. It has been a mystery for 25 years about what happened to the Jack family. Prince George Citizen September 22, 2016 10:04 PM How can an entire family go missing? On Aug. 1, 1989, the Jack family, Ronald and Doreen, along with…

[Written after reading an interview in Prince George Citizen. P. 8. April 28th, 2014] Post traumatic stress disorder, A highly-stigmatized condition, Suicides involving soldiers, On the Afghanistan mission. We were taught to hide our pain, Told to soldier on, Back home I was too wired, To let it go…. to stay calm. I tried to…

I’ve had a newspaper clipping stuck to my fridge for several years. The yellowing scrap of paper features a poem by Sandy Shreve, entitled “Crows.” I love the poem’s clever wording and the rhythm of its imaging – a fitting tribute for one of our most prolific and intelligent flying creatures. Sandy Shreve was on…

I just finished reading a wonderful book titled “Ice Bound” by Dr. Jerri Nielsen. The book details Dr Nielsen’s everyday experiences while wintering-over at an American research station at the South Pole. Dr.Nielsen has been hired as the resident doctor. She describes how a group of 41 people develop a special bond in the impossibly cold and totally isolated environment. It has been a warm and joyous experience until she realises she has symptoms of…

Friday August 12: Coffeehouse @ Fraser Lake Legion Hall- 165 Chowsunket St. from 6pm – 10pm. Saturday August 13: The Second Annual Fraser Lake Festival of the Arts will be at the arena /soccer field site alongside Hwy. 16. Opening Ceremonies are at 10am. Displays and workshops featuring artistic creations in oil, acrylic, fiber, quilting,…

For country music lovers and classic car lovers! I enjoy good country music and this annual event is too often overlooked! See you in the park! 10th Annual White Swan Music Festival July 16th – 17 (both days) White Swan Park Fraser Lake, BC Free Admission & Camping Saturday, July 16th:: Opening Ceremonies 11:30am CLASSIC…

My world is a good world. It is a world filled with joy and renewed confidence. In my hands I hold a book of memories. Not ready to close it. Not for awhile.

FRASER LAKE & AREA HISTORY NOW ON D.V.D. REPRODUCED FROM ORIGINAL SLIDE/TAPE PRESENTATIONS WRITTEN AND ARRANGED BY DORIS RAY IN 1988 FOR THE FRASER LAKE MUSEUM. THE PRESENTATIONS, PRODUCED DIGITALLY BY JEAN-LUC LEMIRE FOR THE FRASER LAKE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON D.V.D FOR ONLY 10 DOLLARS A COPY 1: THE COLLINS…

April 21 IF I COULD CHANGE THE WORLD If I could change the world The first thing that I’d do Is make darn sure that everyone Has a place to come home to I would flip the social safety net To put children back on top The focus should be on the kids What hurts…

The Parable of the Twins (This was in SPECIAL CARE SERIES BOOK FOUR received in the mail from the Fraser Lake Hospice Society. Thanks so much. So comforting!) Once upon a time, twin boys were conceived in the same womb. Weeks passed, and the twins developed. As their awareness grew, they laughed for joy, “Isn’t…