All about Darlene's life in British Columbia

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******************* Hi Sault Ste. Marie.

I was just back in October. Nice city, I must say.

My name is Darlene Bond (O'Hara).

I was born in the Soo and left for out west, way back in 1979.

I lived in Calgary Alberta for five years.

Very beautiful city, lots to do.

In 1985 I moved and still live in Prince George, B.C. This is a wonderful city to be into.

The population is approximately 81,000 people.

The industries are pulp and paper mills, and of course logging is a big part of it.

To me B.C. is a lot like Ontario as in beautiful forests and lots of lakes.

I got married out here in 2000 to a man I met on a blind date (by his daughter, I might add - Natalie).

We are one big happy family, his three kids and my one. Life is wonderful out here and hope you all in the Soo get a chance to be able to come out and visit Prince George B.C.

I grew up in the east end of Shannon/Wellington. Sir James Dunn was my high school. Eastview Public was my elementary.

I would really like to say Happy Holidays to my Mom Velma O'Hara and my brothers Rick/Eric.

Bestest friend Terri Draper and all my cousins Jane Borrelli and family.

Martha/Paulette Brant.

David/Tom Selvers.

Andy/Toni/Andrew.

Johnny/family. And to all my Aunts and Uncles - O'Hara's And to my new family the Cadhams

Love U Merry Christmas Sault Ste. Marie from all of us out here in Prince George B.C.

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