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By Michael Toay
It’s been a long road filled with hills, valleys and a few potholes, but Williams Lake Honda owners Ryan and Nancy Watt are celebrating a quarter century in business.
To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, Ryan and Nancy are hosting a BBQ on Saturday, April 27th at the South Lakeside Drive dealership. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers from Margetts Meats, and a campfire to stand around and socialize with others.
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Well-known for their hard work and community involvement, Williams Lake residents Karen and Ray Browne, the owners of Karen’s Restaurant, will soon be opening their second downtown-area business, ‘Flavours 'n More Scoops & Soups’.
As full-time restaurant owners already, you wouldn’t think the couple would have much in the way of free time, so what drew them to buy an ice cream shop?
“I kind of thought it would be neat to have an ice cream parlor, so I was joking with Nancy (the previous owner of ‘Flavours’) and I told her if she ever wanted to sell their shop, give me a call,” says Karen. “When she called me back in November, I wasn't exactly prepared, but there was no way I was going to say no. I wanted this!”
Young local entrepreneur ready to paint the town
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What is the best way to increase your house value in today’s market? It’s simple: paint.
Quality interior or exterior painting, whether residential, commercial, industrial, or multi-unit buildings is a visually stimulating selling point and not only will it increase your home value but will also make that sale much quicker. If you’re not trying to sell, there is nothing that brightens up a home like a fresh coat of paint.
Megan Lucks is the Owner/Operator of Student Paint Works in Williams Lake. Megan is a 20 year old student at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. She was taking sciences courses but has switched to management for her third year, with the intent to graduate as an accountant. She is proud to be a business owner at her age.
Boston Pizza Williams Lake wins ‘All Stars’ award
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Pat Farrell, Director of Operations at Boston Pizza International, was in Williams Lake today to announce the Williams Lake restaurant as a winner of the company’s 2012 All Stars Program which recognizes franchise restaurant locations that are exemplary in operational execution and exceptional guest experience.
The Williams Lake Boston Pizza team was awarded a plaque, as well as a cash prize from head office for being rated the best store within its region, which includes 16 locations. Staff and management gathered this afternoon to celebrate and enjoy some cake.
(Photo: Pat Farrell from Boston Pizza International presents Williams Lake Boston Pizza General Manager Jason Ouimet with award.)
Interior Health named one of BC’s top employers
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Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2013. This special designation recognizes the BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
“We are very proud of our people,” says Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. “This is a large organization with more than 18,000 employees, spanning about 215,000 km. The heart of Interior Health is truly our staff and the care they provide each day.”
Kim Kaytor is whipping up Smashin’ Smoothies in Williams Lake
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What would you do if, due to health reasons, you were on a restricted diet which limited your consumption of various foods?
If you’re Kim Kaytor, you answer that question by opening your own health food shop and calling it "Smashin’ Smoothies”.
Big O Tires’ Taylor Galloway goes Nitro
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By Bev Boyle
Is your gas mileage as good as it should be? Big O Tire owner, Taylor Galloway, suggest filling your tires with nitrogen. “Nitrogen reduces tire wear, allows the tire to run cooler, and provides much better fuel mileage,” says Taylor.
They sell and service all brands of tires, including their own house brand, Big O Tires, “which have one of the best warranties in the business”, says Taylor.Services also include two and four-wheel alignments, shocks, brakes, lifting and lowering, oil changes and much more.
Now hiring: news and events reporters
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We are an online-only news source that publishes content daily and in as close to ‘real-time’ as possible. The successful candidate(s) must have a genuine understanding of online news and social media.
We are looking for an assertive, competitive and innovative reporter to take on a variety of local government and general assignment stories. We need someone who can see beyond routine meeting coverage to find the stories that need to be told.
We are looking for someone who can develop the sources necessary for in-depth coverage; someone who can generate a meaningful volume of copy to which readers can relate.
Coyote Rock Development nearing infrastructure design completion
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The Williams Lake Indian Band ('WLIB') today announced that it is nearing completion of the detailed design of the infrastructure required to service its Coyote Rock development lands along Highway 97.
“This is a huge step for our community and for the Williams Lake area as a whole,” states WLIB Chief, Ann Louie. “We’ve been working on this project for two years, and now we’re poised to begin construction of the infrastructure this year, with the intention that the bulk of the work will take place in 2013.”
Loving her job as 'Jesse Madden Photography'
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By Bev Boyle
Having lived in Williams Lake for most of her life, Jesse Madden discovered her love of photography in the ‘dark room’ during her second year at Okanagan University College (OUC).
Jesse graduated from OUC with a Fine Arts Diploma in 1999. Jesse then was accepted into the North Island College Professional Photography program and spent 10 months immersed in nothing but photography before graduating with a diploma in 2000. She did photography-related work in Victoria for four years before moving back to Williams Lake in 2005.
Two Doors Down Consignment opens in Williams Lake
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Daphne Johnson, an avid consignment store shopper, has just opened her dream business at 19A Second Avenue North. It is the only consignment store in the area. Daphne says, “I missed having a consignment store here and I have had a lot of feedback that others have missed it as well. I believe in recycling, so this venture was perfect for giving back to the community.”
Two Doors Down Consignment offers ladies fashion and accessories. You can consign your goods here or they will buy them outright from you. Consignment articles have a 90 day agreement. Daphne says, “We are now accepting consignment by appointment. We are now offering the Buyout option Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after 4:30pm.” Appointments can be made by phoning 250-267-1410 or on their Facebook page. It is best to read the Buyout Agreement and the Consignment Agreement before making an appointment. These are located on the Facebook page.
