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By LeRae Haynes 

‘Mel-A-Liscious’ from the Lake City Derby Girls said that the event was a phenomenal, with more than 550 people counted at the gate and a final total of close to 600. 

 “There were kids, families, teenagers and seniors there,” she continued. “One of our team mates had her grandma there and some of our fans brought their grandfathers---everybody had a great time and we got a lot of signatures on our ‘fresh meat’ sign-up sheet.” 

(Photo by Cathy Norman)

She said that some of the Derby Girl skaters were nervous in the first period and didn’t know what to expect. “We had a number on our team who had never played a game before, but after a few hits they knew what it was all about and they played with a lot of heart.” 

By LeRae Haynes 

The 4-H Show and Sale is in full action at the stockyard grounds today, and participants say they are enjoying the improved weather and the clearer air. 

(Photo: Megan Law took first place in her photography section and second in showmanship at the 4-H Show and Sale.  Photo by Rita Law.)

Two local music groups played at the Clinton Country Jamboree this weekend. This was ‘Clancy Wright and the Silverados’ second performance at the annual event, and the first for ‘A Perfect Match’.

(Photo:  Clancy Wright and the Silverados, made up of Randy Pokeda, Clancy Wright, Donny Stratton, Jim Hathaway and Mark Lees, were one of two Williams Lake groups on stage this weekend at the Clinton Country Jamboree.  Photo by Sandy Lees.)

By LeRae Haynes 

The long-anticipated first home-bout of the Lake City Derby Girls is coming to the Cariboo Memorial Complex on Saturday at 7pm. The group formed last November and the members have been honing their skills in preparation for this high-octane, entertaining competition in their home town. 

Lake City Derby Girl Teness Romaniuk, or ‘Knuckle Bunny’, said that they will be joined on Saturday by guest skaters ‘Raggedy Rollers’ from Armstrong, Vernon and the Salmon Arm area. “We helped them out on their first home-bout when they got started and now they’re coming to return the favour,” she said. “We will compete against the ‘Rated PG Roller Girls.’  

(Photos by Jason Ryll)

The Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce  is presenting “Let’s Talk Economics, Let’s Talk Mining” during their regular membership meeting next week.

There will be presentations and discussion on our economy and the Prosperity Mine Project.  

Guest Speakers include Honourable Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining, Donna Barnett, MLA Cariboo Chilcotin and John Winter, President & CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. 

By LeRae Haynes 

A total of 16 teams competed yesterday in the 4th annual Scramble for Literacy, raising close to $6,000 for Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy. Every dollar will go toward local programs such as the one-to-one adult tutoring program and the Red Bookshelf program for kids 

The Scramble tallied team scores, and the winning team with the lowest score was made up of Justin Brink, Evan McDonald, Justin Doucette and Derrick.   

Daelin Riplinger, four years old, practiced putting today during the 4th Scramble for Literacy golf tournament at the Williams Lake Golf Course.

Nearly 20 teams competed today at the event which is organized by Linda Macdonald and is a fundraiser for the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy.

Results will be posted as they become available.

  ** BAND UPDATE**       We have SOUPBONE and JAMES GANG  performing.

Edgefest started as a 50th birthday party for three guys that went to kindergarten together. It was supposed to be a surprise, so each guy thought it was a surprise for the other. 

Lori and Dave always wanted to host an annual charity event, so they built the platform part of the stage the first year so they could have a jam session. They are now in their fourth year and with the help of a lot of friends and donated bits and pieces, the stage has been moved to its permanent location and has a roof on it.  

This weekend, racing fans will enjoy the ever-popular Pacific Northwest Dwarf Car Challenge as they heat up the pavement at Thunder Mountain Speedway during the 2010 All Mini Invitational. 

Dwarf cars are 5/8 scale replica models of vintage 1928-1948 American made automobiles.  They have full steel roll cages; sheet metal bodies, and are powered by 4 cylinder motorcycle engines up to 1250cc.  They have full racing suspension, are capable of speeds over 100 mph (160 kms/hr) on the straight-aways and turn in lap times on this track in the mid 17 second range. 

By Cailin Cousins 

Liz Dighton, manager of the Williams Lake branch of the BC SPCA said she was pleased with the results during the five-hour 'Freaky Friday Feline Festival Adopt-a-thon' this Friday the 13th.  "Four cats found new homes today," she said with a big smile. 

Liz explained that as a general rule, black cats and kittens spend a longer time in the shelter than the more 'funky-coloured' ones . One theory is that black animals simply don't stand out as much, and are more difficult to photograph so they don't get as much media attention.   "Black cats face some of the worst odds when it comes to finding permanent homes," she explained.  Todays' creative event shed some light on that fact, and Liz hopes more people will continue to come in over the rest of the summer to adopt some of the 74 felines still waiting to be adopted. 

(Photo:  Liz Dighton with one of the black cats currently available for adoption locally.  Mouse over the image to see a   close-up.)