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MARK ANDREASSEN - MARCH 16TH, 1932 – MAY 2ND, 2013

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Andreassen, husband, father and grandfather. Mark is survived by his wife Gloria, sons Blake (Susan) and Bradley, his daughter Gail (Mark) and his grandchildren Kimberley, Corey, Mitchell, Jake and Ally.

Mark enjoyed sixty years in the auto industry. He spent his leisure time in the summer being a cowboy, rancher and farmer at Osprey Lake.  He was one of the first to build a cabin at Osprey and spent many summers there. 

In the winter, Mark was a very competent, keen skier. He was one of the greatest supporters of Alpine Ski Racing in this country!
The Osprey Lake area is a residential and recreational area offering winter (ice) and summer fishing, snowmobiling, hiking, hiking, kayaking, snow shoeing, ATV riding, hunting, horse back riding, bicycling, and many more sporting activities.  When riding near residential areas, on the KVR, local roads, or nearby trails, we expect all motorized vehicle operators to respect other users, slow down, and minimize dust and noise.

Spring 2013

Local residents Mark and Bettina Wong will soon be seen on the CBC show Dragon's Den promoting their Helmet Hooker - filming is complete, but the TV date has not yet been set - stay tuned!

Easter was early this year, the last Sunday in March, but very warm with lots of children enjoying the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt - over 25 children ran around for 1/2 hour looking for treats hidden inside 120 magic eggs.

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Christmas and Fall/Winter 2012/13

Santa was busy again this year, making 14 stops in our area and leaving 20 mesmerized children with gifts and candy bags.  Thanks to Hayes Creek Firefighters for organizing and sponsoring this great community event.  Special mention to Suzie Griezer for purchasing and wrapping all the gifts and candy bags, and Grant Gould for donning the red suit.

The Hay Ride was out Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 5 to 6 with a full load of happy locals and their guests on board each night listening to tunes, snuggling under blankets, and touring the area.  Thanks to Rob Miller for organizing this and towing everyone around.

Snow Golf on Saturday was enjoyed by 25 golfers on a six hole 'different' course - with holes called 'snowflake, 'hell hole', and 'peace on earth'.  Low score with a 20 was Daryl Smith, second place was tied by Ken Gross and Trevor Quadling was 24.  Hidden score was Phil Sweeney with a 35. 

Another successful Poker Run with a record 112 sleds completing a 38km course north of Osprey Lake, with a loop up to 16 Inch Lake and back.  Winning hand was a Full House by Rob Soth - second, third, and fourth to Graeme Morton, Len Mitchell and Floyd Groeneveld.  Reverse draw grand prize of the Fraser River fishing trip, courtesy of Tom Sellmer, went to Heidi Rampfl, with runners up Mark Dilks and Dwayne Bencharski.   Thanks to Rob Miller, Barb Anstie, Kevin Prachnau, Tom and Karlie Sellmer, Norm Quadling, Maggie Ramsay, Nan and Alan Holmgren, Wayne Ross, Greg and Terry Tellier and all the other volunteers and prize sponsors for making this day so much fun for everyone.