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Taxes going up Cache Creek Council adopted its budget for 2012 at its Apr. 10 meeting, with a two and a half per cent increase planned this year and every year until at least 2016. Council approved a $4.8 million budget, similar to previous years with the exception that revenue from the landfill is less than half what it used to be. Taxes and utitility rates have been rising slowly but steadily to make up for the loss of income, but Council warns that complete loss of landfill revenue will result in a review of all Village rates and charges. The budget’s accumulated surplus has already fallen drastically over the years: from $1.3 million in 2005 to $277,414 in 2011. It is expected to drop to $27,900 this year. Landfill revenues ($328,418) still make up 20 per cent of the Village’s revenue, but grants ($1,140,898) make up 43 per cent. User Fees and Charges bring in 17 per cent of the rvenue for this budget, with Property Taxes ($328,418) bringing in 12.5 per cent. Included in the budget expenses is slightly over $1 million in capital expenditures for work on roads, buildings and other structures.

Appreciating the customers who appreciate Second Time Around Second Time Around store in Ashcroft celebrated its second anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Day last week. The store collects used items and donates the money from their sale to non-proﬁt groups in Ashcroft and Cache Creek. On hand to ﬂip weenies and serve cake were (l-r): Wayne Little, Bernice Maldidier, Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson, Isabel McGrath, Ina Gory and Terri Hadwin.

Residential cargo containers examined Ashcroft Council reviewed a draft zoning bylaw amendment “to limit the installation of cargo containers within the Village limits” at its Apr. 10 meeting. The draft was presented for discussion; it’s expected to be presented at the Apr. 23 meeting for first readings. The bylaw lays out expectations about where and how they can be placed, what sizes are allowed and what they

can’t be used for. “Cargo containers must not be used as workspaces, assembly shops, dwelling units or another other form of accommodation, including offices, under any circumstances,” reads the first point of permitted uses. It also requires owners to obtain a building permit prior to installation. “Have any municipalities banned these?” asked Coun. Helen Kormendy. “I’d like to

know. I think they’re unsightly and possibly a safety issue.” “Why do you need a cargo container?” she asked. Treasurer Linda Howika suggested that people buy them for moving because it’s cheaper than renting, and then just get used to seeing them sitting in their yard. Mayor Anderson said some buy them because they provide secure storage for quads, boats and other expensive items.

It’s that time of year again It’s Cancer Awareness Month in Cache Creek and that means daffodils. Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta and Canadian Cancer Society volunteer rep Wendy Blaskovic team up to show their support. Apr. 27 is Daffodil Day. Daffodils are available at various businesses around the region.

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GrassďŹ re out of control Apr. 6 at 2:30 pm police responded to a call about a controlled fire that got out of hand and turned into a large brushfire on the Bonaparte Reserve. Police attended to make sure everyone was safe and contacted Forestry to come and extinguish the fire. No one was injured, no structures were damaged.

Sleeping it off Apr. 7 at 8:20 pm police were called to the Dairy Queen about an intoxicated male passed out at one of the booths inside the restaurant. Police arrested a 47 year old Cache Creek man for being drunk in a public place and lodged him in cells over night until sober.

Drinking in public Apr. 8 at 10 am police attended the Nugget Motel after receiving a report of three men drinking in the parking lot and causing a disturbance. They were gone by the time police arrived, but located in one of the rooms. All three were tenants. They were warned about their behaviour and told to do their drinking inside the building.

Tempest in a beer mug Apr. 9 at 6 pm police attended an assault in front of the Oasis. Both parties were intoxicated and could not remember who landed the first punch, which began as an argument over money. Neither the 49 year old Cache Creek woman nor the 26 year old Ashcroft man reported any injuries.

Family feud Apr. 9 at 9:30 pm police attended a dispute in Cache Creek involving five members of the same family. They were not getting along and were having a very loud

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Apr. 10 at 1 Wendy Coomber pm police attended argument. Neighbours called a disturbthe police who calmed every- ance on the Ashcroft Reone down. serve involving two men and one woman. The disturbance Couple split for the night ended when police arrived Apr. 9 at 11 pm police and the parties dispersed. were called to a domes- One of the men was identitic disturbance in Ashcroft fied by police as failing to atwhere a male and female in tend court recently to answer their 30s were having a heat- a charge of driving while ed argument. There was no suspended. While searching reported violence or assault. for the 26 year old, police The 36 year old man left the observed small brushfires residence and stayed at a beginning in the field across friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house overnight.

the road from the Band Office, next to the Motorplex. They found the intoxicated male in the process of lighting another fire. He was arrested and lodged in police cells until sober. He is facing charges of mischief and damaging Crown Land, both in relation to the fires.

Three strikes and out Apr. 10 at 11:15 pm police attended a residence on the Ashcroft Reserve for the third time that day after receiving reports of an intoxicated male causing a disSee RCMP on p. 12

School picnic table gone Apr. 10 staff at the Ashcroft high school reported that the picnic table that sat in front of the school had gone missing some time over the Easter weekend. The table is valued at $800. Anyone with any information about the theft is asked to phone police at 453-2216.

Phone stolen from pool Apr. 10 police received a report of mischief at the Cache Creek pool where someone had forced their way into the First Aid room, causing $100 damage. A cordless phone was reported missing.

Reservoir broken into Apr. 10 police received a report of a break and enter at the Cache Creek Reservoir on Stage Rd. It happened during the evening of Apr. 7 when someone forced the steel door open using an unknown metal tool, and turned off the water. Nothing was taken and nothing was left behind. Anyone with information about this is asked to phone police.

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Ashcroft implements new automated garbage collection on May 1 The Village of Ashcroft is preparing to implement a new automated solid waste collection system effective May 1, that includes a new truck with an automated arm, and new curbside containers. This new system will speed up solid waste collection and help reduce injury to operators. The new collection truck is equipped with an automated arm that will empty residential and commercial garbage containers without the operator leaving the truck. Under the new system, residents of single family dwellings will no longer be required to provide their own solid waste containers. The Village will issue each residence one durable 250 litre (65 US Gallon) molded plastic container. A second container is available on written request for an additional annual fee. Multi-family dwellings will be provided with 1,135 litre (300 US Gallon) containers. Each container will remain the property of the Village and marked with an individual identification number. Property owners

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structure will be undertaken in the fall of 2012 based on operating data. For more information please contact the Village Office at 250-453-9161. Submitted

Ashcroft Plant Swap happening this weekend With Spring approaching, area gardeners are just itching to get into their gardens and yards. Always eager to swap their “extra” plants and more than happy to receive something they don’t have, gardeners look forward to the annual Communities in Bloom Plant Swap. This year’s Plant Swap will be held on Sunday, April 22 in Heritage Park. Because this is a plant swap, the success will depend on the quantity of plants that local residents bring in. With that in mind, the Communities in Bloom committee asks that lo-

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cal residents take a little time to look around in their yards and split as many items as possible. Please try to pot them or place them in boxes – labels are great but not required. Please bring any plants etc., to the park at 9:30. The swap will begin at 10 am. Absolutely no Early Birds! Communities in Bloom thanks the people who take any plants to give a small donation. The funds will be used in the community on various Communities in Bloom projects. Andrea Walker

grant for its particpation in the provincial Communities in Bloom contest this year. The Second Time Around voluntee Ann Bonter (left) presents Carmen Society had asked for $3,000 Ranta (right) with a $500 donation for the Cache Creek Beautiﬁcation this year to fund its projects.

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Society’s participation in the provincial Communities in Bloom contest this year. Ranta chairs the Society’s CiB sub-committee.

Roll Call: Mayor John Ranta and councillors Lisa Dafoe, Herb Hofer, Wyatt McMurray and Darrell Rawcliffe.

Economic Development Study Council agreed to engage Peak Solutions Consulting Inc. to undertake the Village of Cache Creek’s Business/Industrial Atraction Strategy for a cost of $24,250, not including HST. Mayor John Ranta said the group did a similar study for Williams Lake, and Williams Lake was very satisfied with it. Coun. Herb Hofer said he was not impressed with the Williams Lake study. “I’ve seen the town go up and down, but only the opening of the mines turned it around,” he said. “Municipalities are famous for studying things to death,” said Coun. Wyatt McMurray. “For 20 years, we’ve talked about how we should work on economic development, but we never get any traction. If the (Economic Development) committee thinks this will do it, I’ll support it, but I’m expecting results.”

Communities in Bloom Council granted the Beautification Society $500 in addition to its annual $1,500

Loon Lake’s Easter Potluck a smashing success The LLRCRAS Easter Potluck was held April 7 at the Loon Lake Community Hall and was a great success. We had a good turn out of approximately 90 people in total, as many had family visiting for the long weekend, or simply those up to open summer homes. As always, there was a huge selection of dishes to satisfy everyone’s appetite, and yummy desserts to ﬁnish off. A great way to welcome in the Spring!!

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New changes for Journal website Even in Ashcroft, things change. Believe it or not. I could tell you how drastically my own job here at The Journal has changed since I started working here 10 years ago to emphasize my point, but that might be more than you want to hear. But I will tell you about our website. Way back - so far back that I can’t even remember exactly when, but let’s say somewhere around 2005, Black Press set up websites for each of its newspapers and told us to “populate” them. In other words, post our stories and pictures there. So that’s what we did. Our websites looked pretty rough in the early days. Rough, but simple. Some of our readers loved them; most didn’t know they existed. They’ve gone through several reincarnations since then as the company has added more features to them, changed certain interfaces. They’ll probably continue changing, since that is the nature of the Internet. One thing that has always annoyed me about them, though, is that they were free to view. I could never figure out why we charged readers a subscription rate for the paper version, but let anyone who wanted to read it online for free. I like “free”, and I give my time and expertise freely to many clubs, committees and individuals. But you can’t run a business that way. Either we were doing a disservice to our paid subscribers, or we were going to lose our subscribers once they realized they could get it for free. Well, that will change with the Apr. 23 issue as our company gradually moves all of its “titles” (aka: newspapers) over to paid subscription on the internet. There will still be free content on the website - the classifieds, obituaries, BC News, etc., but all local news will be available only to subscribers. Our current subscribers will have access to it, but they have to set up their account first. I’m told that it’s a simple process, but “simple” is a relative term. If you’ve never visited our website before, now’s the time: www.ash-cache-journal.com

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Dear Editor The play that won hearts in the community last week, four performances that charmed and delighted hundreds, Swamp Pirate Zombies, proves yet again, that Ashcroft dearly loves a live play. A cast of 22 of all ages took to the lights, and what resulted was a play of character and humor performed with exceptional vigor and originality. From the producer, Nadine Davenport, to the director, the gifted Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan, to those who set up the stage, lights and other equipment, to the design of the simple but totally appropriate stage setting, to the costuming and to the acting, words can’t really express the pleasure and pride we have in so much talent delivered so professionally. But we thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And look forward with anticipation to the next production sponsored by Winding Rivers Arts and Performing Society (WRAPS). Esther Darlington MacDonald, WRAP member Ashcroft

Prostitution should not be taken lightly

Dear Editor Child prostitution and the plight of sexual exploitation from past eras should never be comically annotated or presented in today’s world without a fair and eloquent dose of socially responsible commentary on the deep suffering and costs associated with the times to both victims and others. I am surprised Esther, my friend, and hope that you will reDear Editor frain from thinking that our comI just wanted to clarify that Savmunities are somehow entertained ona resident Alec Driedger was by these teasing stories with only a the medal bearer who passed off to wink, nudge, or smile. We may be Yoriko Susanj in the Rick Hansen rural, but I know that we deeply re- relay, not Sydney Munden as is respect and honour that those girls, ported. Sydney passed the medal to youth and adults as they were exAlec. ploited and victimized, just as we Nicole Edmondson deeply respect and honour so many Savona of our First Nations friends Letters to the Editor who were victimized and exploited at residential We invite all Letters to the Editor on relevant or topical schools. History has many matters. No unsigned Letter will be printed. faces, please use your opportunity to write for us in Deadline for the following issue is Friday 10 am

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New season of Music in the Park coming up Local Play Production Shines! Hats off to the over 50 folks who put together the very successful play, Swamp Pirate Zombies, held a few weeks ago in Ashcroft. That was quite the production! The WRAP Society committee members want to thank the many volunteers, courageous actors and crew but most of all to our community for such great support and turnout. They hope you enjoyed it as much as they did in seeing it through. From the tentative auditions many months ago to four amazing almost sold out performances and to top it all off - a cast party celebrated with a pirate piñata and zombie ice cream cake. Well done everyone! Pictures on page 7.

Music In The Park line up coming The year’s summer line up for Ashcroft’s ‘Music In The Park’ held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Gazebo in Heritage Place Park will be announced in the next Creative Current article in two weeks. Look for posters around town and take home one of the small handouts that will be available at local retailers. Also check out www.windingriversarts.ca for info on the upcoming artists and their music.

Art Show in its 45th year! Don’t miss the 45th Annual Ashcroft Fine Art Show & Sale presented

by the Ashcroft Chorus Ash& Bell Choirs croft Winding Rivers Arts Arts & Performance Club, Society presents a Apr. 20Spring Choral & Bell Nadine 24 at St Choir Performance Davenport Albans by The Sage Sound creativecurrent@ Hall, Singers and the Detelus.net 501 sert Bells Bell Choir. Brink St. Enjoy an afternoon Opening of harmony & comNight is Friday, Apr. 20 (adults only) munity on Sunday, Apr. 22 at 2 pm at from 6-9 pm. Enjoy beautiful paintings the United Church Hall (401 Bancroft and drawings by are many local talent- St.) doors open at 1:30 pm. ed artists. The Show continues from The Concert will feature our local Saturday to Tuesday, noon to 5 pm in 21 piece vocal chorus and the newly the Hall, and all ages are welcome. expanded Bell Choir. For those that Choose your favorites on Friday night missed the old-fashioned Christmas and support local artists from the area. performance and sing along, you don’t Refreshments will be served. want to miss this opportunity to enjoy and show your support for our newly ‘Big Miracle’ in Cache Creek formed community music groups. The Village Of Cache Creek preChoir Musical Director Michelle sents a family movie night featuring Reid and double duty Conductor Carthe movie ‘Big Miracle’ on Saturday, men Ranta are Apr. 21 at the Cache Creek Commun- both excited ity Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the about the liveMovie starts at 7 pm. ly Spring perPopcorn and goodies available for formance propurchase at the concession, supporting grams. They Cache Creek Elementary School’s Par- also welcome ent Advisory Council. (No outside the Chorals food or drink please and please put cell first performphones on vibrate for everyone’s enjoyment. Children must remain seated and See CURRENT on p. 6 quiet during the movie thanks)

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Creative Cow House Concerts Nadine and Andrea of Creative Cow House Concerts up in Barnes Lake (just 12 minutes from downtown Ashcroft) offer two great opportunities to see some of the finest songwriters Canada has to offer. Angela Harris is returning to the Ashcroft area for a House Concert on Friday, Apr. 27. Raised in the rural Chilctoin region of British Columbia, Angela is a compelling storyteller, with an angelic voice perfect for delivering the coun-

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Ashcroft Plein Air - Paint Out Event planned Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society in collaboration with local Ashcroft Artist Pauline Ogilvie are join-

ing together to host a two-day â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plein Air - Paint Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; event in the surrounding Ashcroft area from May 22-23. Artists are invited to paint works inspired by our many majestic Ashcroft landscapes over the two day period, after which all of the works created will be on display at WRAP Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer music series, Ashcroft Music In the Park at Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave. Featured that night will be the Canadiana landscape sounds of the Willy Blizzard Trio. There will be a contest for the best works and paintings will be available for sale as well as a meet and greet the Artists. Vote on #1 and #2 paintings (1st prize: $200 & 2nd prize: $100). After the event, look for the event Painters displayed works at The Sidewalk Gallery in Ashcroft on Railway Avenue. The Organizers wish to thank both Hedda Hall from Royal Le Page Ashcroft Realty and Cindy Adamski from Remax Gold Country Real Estate for their generous donations to make this event possible. Registration deadline for artists is May 15. Please email windingriversarts@gmail.com or visit www.windingriversart.ca. For event, billeting or registration information please phone Pauline at (250) 4539431.

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KIDNEY Kidney cancer occurs in either of the two kidneys, which are part of the urinary system. The main function of the kidneys is to filter water, impurities, and wastes from the blood. There are several types of kidney cancer, the most common being renal cell carcinoma. Sponsored by

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Breast cancer starts in breast tissue cells, which extend beyond the actual breasts, from the armpits across to the breastbone in the middle of the chest and up to the collarbone. The breasts sit on the chest muscles that cover the ribs. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death by cancer in women.

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Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphocytes, the cells of the lymphatic system, which extends across the body. Hodgkin lymphoma usually begins in a group of lymph nodes in one part of the body, most often the neck. It grows in a predictable, orderly way from one lymph node group to the next. Eventually, it can spread to almost any tissue or organ in the body through the lymphatic system or the bloodstream.

LEUKEMIA Leukemia is a cancer that starts in the stem cells of the bone marrow. Bone marrow, which makes blood cells, is the soft, spongy material that fills the centre of most bones. Leukemia develops when the blood stem cells produce abnormal blood cells. Over time, the leukemia cells crowd out normal blood cells, making it hard for the white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets to do their jobs.

LUNG There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and nonsmall cell lung cancer, which is the most common and slower-growing type. Small cell lung cancer grows quickly and often spreads to distant parts of the body. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer in both men and women. Sponsored by

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STRESS MANAGEMENT Stress is an ever-present part of life for a person suffering from cancer, beginning with the diagnosis, during treatment, and even after recovery. There are, however, many strategies for reducing the impact of these stress factors. Cancer patients should be coached to express their emotions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; crying, yelling, or hitting a pillow are all ways to relieve stress. Laughing, getting involved in favourite pastimes, and having fun get patients thinking about something other than their illness and on the road to wellbeing.

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The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. This glandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main function is to make seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm from the testicles to make semen. Prostate cancer is the most common type found in men. It usually grows slowly and can often be cured or successfully managed. Nevertheless, prostate cancer is the third leading cause of death by cancer in men.

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NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA Non-Hodgkins lymphoma can cause many symptoms including: swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin, unexplained weight loss, fever, soaking night sweats, coughing, trouble breathing, or chest pain, weakness and tiredness that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away. Sponsored by

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Most colorectal cancers start in the cells that line the inside of the colon or the rectum, which make up the large intestine (large bowel). The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system. Colorectal cancer usually grows slowly and in a predictable way and is curable when diagnosed at an early stage. Colorectal cancer is the second most fatal cancer in men and the third most fatal cancer in women.

TESTICULAR More than 90 percent of testicular cancers start in germ cells, which are the sperm-forming cells within the testicles. Other types of cancer can spread to the testicles, at which point they are called testicular metastasis. It is the most common cancer to occur in young men who are between 15 and 29 years old. Sponsored by

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Primary liver cancer starts in the cells, bile ducts, blood vessels, or connective tissue of the liver. It is uncommon and is different from secondary liver cancer or metastatic liver cancer, which spread to the liver from other parts of the body. Most primary liver cancers begin in liver cells called hepatocytes, and the most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma.

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fter easily avoiding every single episode of the Real Housewives of Anywhere, my curiosity was piqued last week with its latest franchise, primarily because it was filmed in Vancouver where I was born and raised. I figured I’d tune in at least once to catch some of the beautiful Vancouver sights, and maybe see a few familiar faces. I watched the first two episodes while I worked out, and surprisingly, my time in the gym whizzed by. “Did you like it?” one of my girlfriends asked excitedly. I had to admit: I did. I can’t say why exactly,

but I recognized instantly that it was a guilty pleasure comparable to eating grilled cheese sandwiches made with processed Velveeta and white bread. I knew it wasn’t great for me and there were much healthier alternatives, but it wasn’t going to kill me either. The five gorgeous housewives featured in the show live very different lives than I do. They live very different lives than almost every woman I’ve ever known. But it wasn’t their extreme wealth and privilege that I found interesting, it was the inane dramatic situations that I got a kick out of, even

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LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com knowing how staged they were. “It’s not real,” one of my male friends said. “Two of them aren’t even from Vancouver. They’ve been transported from Toronto and the shows are scripted.” Who cares, I thought after I saw it. It was funny.

“But it’s not intended to be a comedy,” he said. “I don’t get how you could like that crap.” I understood his frustration with me. After years of voicing my dislike at the mere idea of reality TV, I must seem like a complete traitor to him. Especially for

a show obnoxiously celebrating meaningless excess and aesthetics. “Didn’t you find it amusing how that one woman would bully her friends and when she was confronted, she’d turn it around and tell them to get over it and get therapy?” I asked. “Or the woman who said that her primary source of income was two divorces. Full stop.” “No,” he replied. “They were contemptible.” I couldn’t take it as seriously as that, though. It reminded me of the days when I watched Joan Collins and Linda Evans scrapping it out in their glitzy shoulderpadded ensembles on

A p r i l The home improvement bug hits, and the to-do list grows. A little windfall helps with the budget. Debate continues at work. December 22– Where do you stand, January 19 Capricorn?

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

The joke’s on you this time, Aquarius, when a young friend turns the tables. Laugh it off and compliment them on their bravado. A deadline draws near.

You’ll get only one chance, Pisces. Don’t blow it. Attention to detail is everything. Experimentation in the kitchen makes for exciting mealtimes.

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Wise up, Aries. All is not as it seems at home. Something is up, and the sooner you find out what it is, the sooner you can join the fun.

Money troubles come to an end with some strategic planning. A million opportunities are in store. Enjoy your time in the sun, Taurus.

You receive rave reviews for a job well done. Celebrate with a few close friends. A design plan nears completion. One final push, Gemini.

Dynasty, a popular ‘80s show. But, like Dynasty, is the Real Housewives of Vancouver a must see? Is it going to add value to my life? Are these the kind of women I would choose to hang out with in real life? No, no, and you never know. Unlike the queen-bee bully of the show who preached the importance of not judging others and then proved to be incredibly judgmental herself, I refuse to judge these women because I don’t know them. As far as I’m concerned, they are just playing exaggerated caricatures of themselves for the sake of entertainment. Sure, their job is easier

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than an actor’s because they don’t have to learn lines. But their job is also harder because people assume they are the personas they represent since it’s supposed to be “real.” True or not, it doesn’t matter to me. I just want to feel less empty about my new guilty pleasure, so I’ve decided to only watch it when I’m working out. I can justify doing almost anything if they help my workouts whiz by. To see how others felt about the Real Housewives of Vancouver when I asked, please watch my video at LoriWelbourne. comt

Affairs of the heart move front and center, and passion burns bright. A review of your finances confirms you’re on the up and up. Congrats, Cancer.

You can spin it anyway you want, Libra, but what’s done is done. You can’t go back, so you might as well go forward and that might involve September 23– making amends.

October 22 Waste not, want not, Leo. The need to go green becomes clear and you must get all hands on deck for the ultimate impact. A secret is revealed.

Traipsing down memory lane inspires you to make a big change. Don’t keep your family guessing, Virgo. Spill the beans and prepare for a joyful reaction.

October 23– November 21

November 22– December 21

Support for an idea mounts, and you must be prepared to act, Scorpio, should the green light be given. Health woes ease for a family member with some trusted advice.

The debate at home begins. Stay on the fence for as long as you need to, Sagittarius. Rush and you could end up in a bit of a pickle.

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Liberals announce Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector Work on the entrance off Hwy 97 to the new subdivision on the Bonaparte Reserve is the only Phase 2 project of the Cariboo Connector south of 70 Mile. Premier Christy Clark announced last week the Phase 2 projects on the Cariboo Connector will be underway by 2017. Clark was in Prince George last week when she made the announcement to four-lane 30 more kilometres of Hwy 97 between Prince George and Cache Creek. “Expanding our transportation network is key to sustaining economic growth and protecting and creating jobs across our province,” said Premier Clark. “This further investment in the Cariboo Connector will make sure our goods are getting to market faster while stimulating the local economy and providing local jobs.” The provincial government is investing $200 million over the next five years for Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector. It is a key part of the new Transportation Sectoral Strategy that com-

mits $700 million over the next five years to increase capacity on key provincial highways and railways to support trade and economic growth. At the completion of Phase 2, almost 50 per cent of the 440 km highway between Cache Creek and Prince George will be either three or four lanes wide, improving the safety and mobility of this important corridor. “These improvements to the Cariboo Connector benefit not only residents, tourists and industry that use the highway, but they’re also a huge boon to the road building and heavy construction industry,” said Scott Jacob, chair of the B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association. “The goodpaying jobs these and other highway improvement projects create help secure bright futures for many B.C. workers and their families.” The Cariboo Connector program is a long-term strategy by the Province of B.C. to four-lane

COMING EVENTS Apr. 19: Community Clean Up in Cache Creek, sponsored by the Cache Creek Beautiﬁcation Society. Meet outside the Community Hall at 6 pm. Garbage bags provided. Apr. 20: Movie Night (CHITY CHITTY BANG BANG) 7 pm at Zion United Hall, 401 Bancroft St., Ashcroft. FREE admission, refreshments by donation. Apr. 22: Annual plant swap & sale Heritage park. Plant drop off 9:30-10:00 am, sale starts at 10 am NO EARLY BIRDS! Apr. 24: Ashcroft Library book sale until May 5. During library hours. Apr. 24: Zion UCW Friendship Tea 2 pm in the Church Hall, 401 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft. Entertainment, dessert, and fun! Appreciation for support of fund-raisers during the year. All welcome - FREE admission. May 1: Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall; 2 pm. A warm and friendly welcome awaits all. May 5: Opening Day of the Cache Creek Farmer and Flea Market. Plant and Seed Sale. No vending rates for opening day, located in old Esso lot at the main intersection, off Hwy 1 from 9am -1 pm. Ashcroft Chamber of Commerce meetings last Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber Ofﬁce, Village Mall

Hwy 97 between Cache Creek and Prince George. Phase 2 of the work consists of nine projects, and builds on the $240 million invested to widen the Cariboo Connector since 2005. The nine new projects will all be underway by 2017. Construction will start this year on two projects: Four-laning the Old Cariboo Highway to Sintich Road south of Prince George, and four-laning north of Willow Road, near the community of 70 Mile House. Other Phase 2 projects to be started by 2017 are: Stone Creek to Williams Road: four-laning between the Stone Creek Bridge and Williams Road including replacement or realignment at the CN Rail Overhead, south of Prince George. Quartz Road to Dragon Lake: four-laning between Quartz Road and Dragon Lake, south of Quesnel. Carson to Fox Mountain

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The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items:

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• Part 11, Fall Protection – relating to clarifying whether fall protection anchors must be re-certified annually by a professional engineer in all circumstances;

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 AND 226 OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

• Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to recognizing a riving knife as an acceptable device to prevent kickback on table saws; • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment; and consequential amendments to Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to prohibiting applying compressed gas at a greater pressure than the pressure rating for a closed vessel that is not a registered pressure vessel, and requiring such vessels to have appropriate pressure relieving capability; • Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, and Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to clarifying the appropriate requirements for dielectric testing of insulated elevating work platforms and ensuring consistent requirements in these two Parts; • Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms – relating to the use of work platforms supported by a lift truck; • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to clarifying what equipment must meet and be used in accordance with section 16.3(7); • Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to replacing current terminology with terms that are appropriate to low voltage electrical equipment; • Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to establishing a provision allowing the practice of passing the bucket of an insulated aerial working device between energized high voltage conductors if not practicable to do work otherwise, due to terrain or other obstacles; • Part 26, Forestry Operations and Similar Activities – relating to requiring signage on all resource roads in BC showing (1) radio channels when an Industry Canada road channel has been assigned, and (2) radio frequencies when an Industry Canada channel is not assigned, but a radio frequency is. The proposal relating to Part 24, Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, is not being taken to public hearings at this time to enable consideration of the new edition of CSA Standard Z275.4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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Apr. 11 police received a report of a residential break and enter in the 500 block of 5th Street in Ashcroft. Entry was gained through a bedroom window some time between 1:30-5 pm. The residents were out at the time. Stolen was jewelry, an iPod and a large amount of U.S. coin. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to phone police at 453-2216.

Persistant panhandling Apr. 11 at 4:30 pm the familiar panhandler at Grubstake in Cache Creek, a 72 year old local man, was again asked to move along by police. He was, again, co-operative. He had been asked to leave the Dairy Queen property earlier in the week.

Uttering threats Apr. 11 at 7 pm police were called to the Ashcroft Reserve to stop a fight in progress between a man and woman, both intoxicated. The 45 yea old man was arrested and lodged in cells overnight to sober up. Charges against him are being considered relating to threats uttered against family members. No one appeared to have been injured in the altercation.

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Council unanimously passed Bylaw 756, 2012, a bylaw to regulate property maintenance and unsightly premises within the limits of the Village of Cache Creek. The new bylaw repeals the old Unsightly Premises Bylaw 442, 1991. Coun. Herb Hofer, chair of the Policy & Bylaw Review committee, unhappily tabled the amended bylaw “that Council tinkered with, forward to Council under protest.” Council gave the bylaw its initial readings at the March 26 Council meeting, but Coun. Wyatt McMurray questioned the definition of “unused vehicles” contained in Section 2.1 of the bylaw. Hofer said he didn’t have a definition. “We go by complaints,” said McMurray, “so if someone complains about an unused or unlicensed vehicle even thought it’s not unsightly, we would have to act on it.” He proposed an amendment to remove the words “unlicensed” and “unused”. “That’s kind of watering it down,” objected Hofer. “There should be a timeline on unlicensed vehicles,” said Coun. Darrell Rawcliffe. “I agree with that,” said McMurray, “but the word “unused” leaves it open.” “I believe it’s got to be in there,” said Hofer. “I’m voting against the amendment.” Administrator Leslie Lloyd noted that anyone who receives a bylaw notice can request consideration from Council.

The amendment was carried, with Hofer and Rawcliffe voting against it. The amended version of the bylaw still includes two references to derelict vehicles as being unsightly.

Hat Creek Ranch Council agreed to continue its sponsorship of the Historic Hat Creek Ranch Rodeo with a $250 donation. Councillors Herb Hofer and Wyatt McMurray voted against the motion. “I’m not in favour of grants to businesses out of town,” said Hofer, “and I’m not in favour of what they’re doing out there. They’re taking business away from Cache Creek.” “They promote Cache Creek,” responded Mayor John Ranta, “and by promoting their success, we attract people to our area. We also support the Ashcroft Rodeo and Motorplex. “Creating that focus of activity in the local area helps all local economics,” he said. Coun. McMurray cautioned Council that as landfill revenue declines, they will need to consider cutting back on grants for events outside the Village boundaries.

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Forest Stewardship Plan Review PIONEER FAMILY TIMBER PARTNERSHIP Pioneer Family Timber Partnership invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment #6. Pioneer has proposed the addition of West Fraser FL A20001 and A20002 as Holders of the FSP for purposes of salvage harvesting of pine and spruce in areas covered by the Pioneer FSP that are not covered by the West Fraser FSP. The Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Development Unit covers the 100 Mile House Forest District. The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during of¿ce hours until June 11, 2012 at the Pioneer Family Timber Partnership Of¿ce located at 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake. To arrange to view this plan please contact J. Leggett at 250-392-4777. Written comments are requested by June 11, 2012. Comments can be sent to Pioneer Family Timber Partnership, 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3P7 Fax: 250-398-5922; or via email: J. Leggett at jacci@pioneerlogging.com

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LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that TM Mobile Inc. of Burnaby, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a licence for Communication Site, Power Line and Road access purposes covering portions of District Lot 5377, being Margaret Mineral Claim, Section 6, Tp. 21, and Section 31, Tp. 20 Rge. 22, all W6M, KDYD situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Walhachin. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412495. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St., Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until May 17, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp › Search › Search by File Number: Insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.

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The Amendment also adds NRFL A81490 and A81491 to the FSP. The Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Development Unit covers most of the 100 Mile House Forest District. The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during of¿ce hours until June 11, 2012 at the West Fraser 100 Mile House Of¿ce located on Exeter Road in 100 Mile House. To arrange to view this plan please contact Mark Runge at 250-395-8246. Written comments are requested by June 11, 2012. Comments can be sent to: West Fraser Mills Limited, PO Box 97, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Fax: 250-395-8254 or Email: Mark.Runge@Westfraser.com

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Forest Stewardship Plan Review

Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment Review Interfor - Adams Lake Division - 100 Mile House FSP for NRFL A81492 and NRFL A81493 CCLUP Land Use Order Amendment Interfor 100 Mile House invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment to incorporate the May 2011 CCLUP Land Use Order, prepared for the Interfor License area within the 100 Mile House TSA. The Plan indicates how results and strategies proposed by Interfor have been amended to include the 2011 CCLUP Land Use Order objectives. The Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Development Unit covers the eastern portion of the 100 Mile House Forest District generally east of Hwy 97. The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during of¿ce hours until June 11, 2012 at the Interfor 100 Mile House Of¿ce located on 715 Alder Avenue in 100 Mile House. To arrange to view this plan please contact Ian Briggs at 250-395-4025. Written comments are requested by June 11, 2012. Comments can be sent to: Montane Forest Consultants Ltd., Box 657, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0. Fax: 250-395-4899 or Email: montane@bcinternet.net

PIONEER FAMILY TIMBER PARTNERSHIP Pioneer Family Timber Partnership invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the draft Forest Stewardship Plan - Land Use Order Amendment prepared for the Pioneer License area within the 100 Mile House TSA. The Plan indicates how results and strategies proposed by Pioneer for the salvage harvesting of beetle attacked pine and spruce have been amended to include the 2011 Land Use Order objectives. The Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Development Unit covers the 100 Mile House Forest District. The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during ofce hours until June 1, 2012 at the Pioneer Family Timber Partnership Ofce located at 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake. To arrange to view this plan please contact J. Leggett at 250-392-4777. Written comments are requested by June 1, 2012. Comments can be sent to Pioneer Family Timber Partnership, 351 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3P7 Fax: 250-398-5922; or via email: J. Leggett at jacci@pioneerlogging.com

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