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Inside theTribune

NEWS A3Parents oppose cuts

SPORTS A9Thrilling game for T-wolves

COMMUNITY A20Arlen Park performs at telethon

Weather outlook: Cloudy/chance of flurries today, high zero. Cloudy Friday, high 2. Snow Saturday, high -3. Cloudy/chance of flurries Sun-day, high -6.

139 auction and telethon this weekend

The 139 Children’s Fundrais-ing Society’s Auction and Telethon events are this weekend.

The annual auction is on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Williams Lake.

On Friday, the meat draw starts at 5 p.m., with the auction to follow from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

On Saturday, the meat draw starts at 3 p.m., with the auction to follow.

The telethon, which will include lots of entertainment, will be on Sun-day, Jan. 31 on Shaw Cable 10 from the Salvation Army Hall. It lasts from noon to 6 p.m., but phone lines open at 11 a.m.

To make a donation during the telethon, call 250-398-2000.

More on page A20.

Erin HitchcockTribune Staff Writer

Olympic torch arrives today

Ken MacInnis photo

Kim Emsley-Leik, events and marketing co-ordinator for the City, official community torchbearer Deb Radolla, and city councillor Laurie Walters invite the entire community to the Stampede Grounds tonight to enjoy the Olympic torch relay celebration. Radolla is expected to arrive with the torch at about 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and there is free local and sponsor entertainment, as well as fireworks. Premier Gordon Campbell is expected to attend the celebration as well.

The Olympic Torch celebra-tions in Williams Lake begin to-night at the Stampede Grounds.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the show, featuring local and sponsor entertainment, to follow.

Torchbearer Deb Radolla is expected to arrive at 7 p.m., but times are approximate so show up early so you don’t miss her.

The evening will conclude with fireworks at about 8 p.m.

Before the festivities in Wil-liams Lake begin, the torch will stop at 150 Mile House at about 5 p.m. and will then make its way to Sugar Cane for a ceremony and blessing.

The torch will then proceed to Williams Lake and through the city — down Oliver Street, right on First Avenue, then right on Borland Street, and down Eighth Avenue — before arriving at the Stampede Grounds.

Drivers are advised to show up early to find a place to park.

Public parking at the Stampede Grounds is restricted to the area behind the grandstand.

Taking public transit today is encouraged and free, as finding parking at or near the Stampede Grounds could be difficult.

The grandstand at the Stam-pede Grounds won’t we open for seating, but those who require seating can be accommodated if needed.

On Friday, the torch will leave at about 8:30 a.m. from City Hall — taking a left on Borland

Street, then a right on Second Avenue North, then a right on Gibbon Street, a right on Pigeon Avenue, then a left on Proctor Street, a left on Fifth Avenue, and then a right on Carson Drive — before leaving the city on its way toward Quesnel and Prince George.

Maps of the torch routes are available at http://www.vancou ver2010.com/more-2010-infor mation/olympic- torch-relay/olympic-torch-relay-interactive-map/.

Celebration at Stampede Grounds this evening will include entertainment, fireworks