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Health & Wellness Fair
2010 This February YCS was
pleased to participate in yet another successful Health & Wellness Fair
in the North Thompson - an opportunity to share information on our
programs and services with the larger community and network with many
other service providers. Thanks to all who stopped by and filled in our
Feedback Survey for 2010! |
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Happy TRAILS James!
James and Elaine Vandenborre on the BIG DAY! |
December had us all sending our good wishes to James
Vandenborre, Senior Bus Driver for the Clearwater & Area Transit System
for a Happy Birthday and a very Happy Retirement. James was Senior
Driver for the program since its early days and greatly assisted in its
successful growth and development. We're sure James will enjoy the time
with family and friends this new leisure will allow - but expect to see
him on the bus now and then! Good luck James!!!
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'TAKE BACK THE NIGHT' WALK
About 30 people,
including women, men and children carried candles while walking this
past Friday, September 25. The Safe Home program sponsored this year’s
local Take Back the Night walk. The purpose of the walk is to speak out
against violence against women and to say that women and children should
be able to walk alone in their neighbourhoods without needing men to
protect them. We had a good response from passersby, some of whom asked
us about what we were walking for, others honking and waving. A special
thank you to Eric Sieppert for volunteering to be our official
photographer for the evening, and to the other men who joined us in
support.
After the walk,
more joined the group at the Ski Hill lodge where candles were lit for
women who have been lost to violence, and stories were shared about how
violence has touched our lives. We enjoyed delicious refreshments
prepared by the Ski Hill ladies and gave out some great door prizes. It
was a very successful event; bringing more awareness to the community
about the Safe Home Program that is available to all women in the North
Thompson Valley, as well as other programs administered by YCS.
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Candles were lit in
memory of those lost to violence
  
Many people contributed
and participated to this important event
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ANOTHER
SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT YCS! The Annual
General Meeting was a chance to share the many accomplishments and
challenges faced over the 2008/09 fiscal year, and Jack Keough,
Executive Director, reported on many. Included was the re-opening of the
Barriere Ridge Elementary School as the new 'Barriere Ridge Community
Centre', held in the spring and attended by many dignitaries and local
partners. Sharing the facility with the District of Barriere - YCS now
operate a "Hub" of programs and services in Barriere from this new
centre. "We've got a few more finishing touches to complete - but the
community has been filling the centre with a buzz of activity" Keough
stated.
Susan Murray, District Manager of Ministry of Children
and Family Development thanked Jack and the staff, saying it had been a
good year of working together and she appreciated the support YCS
provides to individuals and families through the many services offered.
Comings and goings throughout the year were noted, and
new staff were introduced to the membership. Program staff then shared
highlights from each program area during a photo slideshow of activities
and events held since the previous year, which was well received. |
Members gather for "Year in
Review" slideshow at our Annual General Meeting June 18, 2009
The volunteer Board of
Directors are all continuing on for another term. After the
business of the evening was accomplished, they thanked everyone for a
job well done before adjourning the meeting and everyone enjoyed some
refreshments and the opportunity to celebrate together!
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International
Women's Day Celebration
International Women's Day, March 6,
2009, was celebrated in style as well over 100 participants attended a
festively decorated event at the Legion in Clearwater. Beautiful music
was provided by our very own local musicians "The Lilies".
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March 2009
The group was treated to a heart
warming power point presentation of women at work. This montage was
assembled by CSS student Melissa Sauvé under the capable direction of
her teacher, S. Menard. Tea and goodies were served, and about 60 door
prizes were awarded to guests.
Kudos for organizing this splendid
event are due to our Safe Home coordinator, Wendy Vogels and community
volunteers Cheryl Thomas, Cindy Wilgosh, and Jean Bonner, to name a few,
along with many others. The generosity of Clearwater and area businesses
made this event possible as did funding from BCYTHS.
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