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Member of Parliament Mark Strahl was in Ashcroft on Jan. 16 to announce a $30,000 grant for Community Hall improvements under the federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Present for the announcement were Ashcroft Council and several of the Hall’s user groups. (Above) Administrator Michelle Allen, Coun. Alice Durksen, MP Strahl, Mayor Andy Anderson and councillors Jackie Tegart and Helen Kormendy.

Ashcroft receives $30,000 for Hall upgrades Ashcroft’s Community Hall will be celebrating its 125th birthday this year with a nice little “make-over”, thanks in part to a $30,000 grant from the federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for ChilliwackFraser Canyon, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced the financial support for upgrades to the Hall last week. “I am proud to see Ashcroft benefit from our Government’s support for community infrastructure,” said MP Strahl.

A lot of applicants for infrastructure funding from this popular program weren’t successful, he said. With this funding, the community hall will be upgraded to make it more energy efficient. The upgrades include lowering and insulating the ceiling, installing insulated panels on the walls, and setting up new energy-efficient lighting. “As a small village our hall is an important facility for community events,” said Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson. “Our users include indoor walking groups, yoga classes, cadet training, community dinners and dances, local talent performances,

funerals, elections and so many other events.” Without the federal government’s assistance, these improvements would not be possible for many more years, he added. The Village is hoping to be able to use the grant to access money from other grant programs that require the applicant to use a percentage of their own money for the project. Ashcroft Administrator Michelle Allen said they are hoping to raise $90,000 to finish all of the work they’re hoping to do on the Hall, which includes outdoor landscaping. She says work will start

this Spring. Some indoor activity may be interrupted while interior renovations are being done. In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.

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At its Jan. 17 board meeting, the TNRD ratified the Ministry of Environment’s (MOE) approval of the Extension’s inclusion in the regional district’s Solid Waste Management Plan in a vote of 25-1. The only dissenting vote was from Area P director John Sternig, who opposed waste being imported into the area. “I’m very delighted to have gotten this far in ensuring the continuation of the landfill industry for Cache Creek,” said Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta. The Extension will accept 750,000 tonnes per year to a max of 15 million tonnes for a lifespan of approximately 20 years if the annual maximum was reached. Ranta sayd they are not anticipating that it will meet the yearly limit without Metro Vancouver, which provides almost half of the province’s municipal garbage. The Village of Cache Creek will share the operating permit of the new landfill with Belkorp Environmental Services Inc (BESI). The CCLF Extension has the support of the TNRD, the neighbouring Village of Ashcroft, the Ashcroft Indian Band and the Bonaparte Indian Band. The facility secures the industry in the region, and provides new economic development opportunities for the Indian Bands. The CCLF Extension is different from the current Cache Creek Landfill (operated by Wastech Services, a subsidiary of BESI) on a number of fronts, as it is not limited to servicing only one customer. There are no customers yet, says Ranta, but “The Extension will be a viable option for municipalities in the southwest and interior areas of the province, and on Vancouver Island.” Design and technical features unique to the CCLF Extension set the facility apart from other waste management options. According to Russ Black, Vice President of Corporate Development for BESI, a significant benefit of the facility will be its affordability and flexibility, which means it won’t compete with efforts to minimize waste and increase diversion. “The Extension will be developed in stages, and this flexibility will keep costs lower than other disposal options for municipalities. This means municipal budgets can be directed to focussing on increasing recycling and composting,” says Russ Black. “From a lifecycle See LANDFILL on p. 8

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Jan. 15 at 5:10 pm an officer conducting regular patrols noticed a cow on Hwy 1 by the Christian Ranch. Traffic was heavy at the time and the officer was successful in shoo-ing the critter off the highway and back onto ranch property. The owner was contacted and asked to fix his fence.

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Jan. 16 at 2:05 pm police received a complaint from a Cache Creek woman who said that her 26 year old son had been accused of harassing another woman for money. The mother was out of the country at the time, but was contacted by the woman. The matter is still under investigation.

House fire on Reserve

Jan. 16 at 9:18 pm police were called to assist Ashcroft and Cache Creek Fire Departments with a house fire on the Ashcroft Reserve. All residents escaped without injury and were given shelter in a nearby residence. The house was destroyed by the fire that appeared to have started in the laundry room.

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Jan. 18 at 8:41 pm police were asked to assist Ministry of Children and Family workers by keeping the peace at a Cache Creek residence while social workers seized a four month old child inside. While at the residence, police found a 48 year old male who was under conditions not to be at that address. He was arrested for breach and taken into custody.

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Jan. 18 at 9:29 pm police received a complaint from a Cache Creek man who reported that an inappropriately-dressed young blonde female was standing in front of his apartment building on Stage Rd., pacing back and forth while holding a chinchilla. He said he asked her if she needed help and she said no. Police attended but she could not be located.

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he confronted them and he didn’t see them again. The owners noticed damage on front and side doors caused by a pry bar. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to phone RCMP at 453-2216.

Jan. 19 at 2:08 Wendy Coomber pm managers of rested and held in custody to the Good Knight Inn called to re- face a judge. port that an outside wall had Landlort/Tenant dispute been damaged by a vehicle. Unhappy patron Jan. 20 just after midJan. 21 at 3:15 pm poIt is unknown if the two incidents are related, but the night, polce were called to lice attended a landlord/tenowners added that they had the Oasis pub by a complainant dispute in Cache Creek asked some of their guests ant who witnessed a patron after a tenant came home the night before to be quiet. throwing their glass at the and found the landlord doThe guests, two men and a bartender. The bartender was ing repairs in her unit. The woman from the Smithers/ not injured. The man was landlord had notified the tenHazelton area, vacated the punching a wall when the ant that they needed to do room and left in a vehicle. complainant called. Police repairs in the unit, but the The owner checked on the attended but the man was not tenant told them that she room after they left and no- located. Anyone with further wouldn’t be home at the ticed damage to a chair and information about the inci- time and asked them to rethe television. The following dent are asked to phone po- schedule it. The landlord felt that notice was sufficient to day they noticed the dam- lice at 453-2216. allow her to enter and conaged wall. The matter is still Attempted break in duct her business. The tenunder investigation. Jan. 21 police were- ant was furious when she advised by owners of the got home to find the landlord Marijuana seized Jan. 19 at 3:57 pm po- Bears Claw in Cache Creek there and called the police. lice stopped a commercial that a passing trucker had Police attended but advised vehicle on Hwy 97 on the witnessed two people trying both that it was not a police Bonaparte Reserve. The of- to break into the building. matter. The officer, however, ficer noted the small of fresh The trucker notified them at provided some advice on remarijuana in the cab. A small 1 am and said that they ran spectful relationships. bag of mariuana was seized behind the building when from the driver’s jacket pocket. The driver is a 49 year old Kamloops man. The matter is still under inA 40 year old Lillooet woman assisted. The female driver was vestigation. succumbed to hypothermia last alive and responded to rescuers Officer bitten week after a harrowing single from below, however was severely Jan. 19 at vehicle accident on Hwy 40, a hypothermic. The Lillooet RCMP 5:13 pm Pen- mountain road that connects Lil- immediately activated resources required for a helicopter and swift ticton RCMP looet to Gold Bridge and Shalath. The Lillooet RCMP and Cen- water rescue. asked for assistLillooet Fire Rescue descended ance in arrest- tral Interior Traffic Services reing a local man sponded to a vehicle down an em- to the Jeep SUV, which was 247 on outstand- bankment off of Hwy 40 near Lil- metres from the road aided by a BC ing warrants re- looet last week. First responders Hydro High Altitude Rescue Team, lated to uttering were able to extract the lone fe- and technicians with the Pemberthreats. Police male driver from the partially ton Search and Rescue Team. The attended the 31 submerged vehicle, however the driver was extracted, helicopter year old male’s woman’s condition deteriorated at lifted onto Hwy 40. Once up onto Thompson Riv- the scene and was pronounced de- the roadway she was stabilized by EHS and transported by Air Ambuer Estates resi- ceased at Royal Inlands Hospital. At around 10:45 am on Thurs- lance to Kamloops hospital where dence and was bitten by one of day Jan. 17, the Lillooet RCMP re- unfortunately she passed away dehis large dogs. ceived a report of a vehicle down spite the exhaustive four hour long The officer was an embankment off of Hwy 40, rescue effort. The Lillooet RCMP and BC bitten on the 13.2 km west from Lillooet. Highhand and leg be- way crews spotted the tire tracks Coroners Services are continufore he was able and alerted police that a vehicle ing their investigation into the into pepper spray was observed in the river. Lilloo- cident. The woman’s name is not the dog. The et RCMP and Lillooet Fire Res- being released at this time pending dog ran off and cue and Traffic Services attended next of kin notification. Submitted the man was ar- the scene where a Good Samaritan

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Tegart runs for Libs in May election The BC Liberals have announced that Jackie Tegart will be the Party’s candidate in Fraser-Nicola in the upcoming provincial election. Tegart is serving her third term on the Village of Ashcroft Council, and as an elected school trustee, she also served as president of the BC School Trustees Jackie Tegart Association. “I’ve served my community in a number of ways in my lifetime, and this opportunity is the next step for me,” said Tegart. “I want to be a part of the renewal going on inside the BC Liberal Party.” Tegart has been a passionate advocate for economic development and fiscal responsibility throughout her career, and she believes the BC Liberals are the only option to keep British Columbia on a responsible path to prosperity. “We are four months away from an extremely important election in British Columbia, and I strongly believe Premier Christy Clark has proven that she is the right person for the job,” added Tegart. Since the beginning of January, the BC Liberals have recruited a number of strong candidates to join their renewed team including Paralympic champion Michelle Stilwell (ParksvilleQualicum), Delta Councillor Scott Hamilton (Delta North) and successful business leader Greg Kyllo (Shuswap). Tegart will be formally nominated at the Central Café in Ashcroft at 4 pm on Saturday Jan. 26. Submitted

Fundraising for the national Jamboree The 1st Ashcroft Scout Group is raising money to send two members to the 2013 Canadian Jamboree that will be held in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Thanks to the Lowe family of Ashcroft, we now have a troop pennant and pole carved by Bernie Lowe from the second Canadian Jamboree in 1953 which 1st Ashcroft attended. There have only been two other Canadian Jamborees since 1949 held this close to BC. Both Scouting and this community place great value on tradition and history, and we will be excited to bring that pole with us to show our pride in our community and its history. If you would like to make a donation towards this once in a life time opportunity please call 457-6541. Above: Orianna Dubois holding the 1953 staff with Group Commissioner Alex Ekering on the right.

A S H C RO F T Council Briefs

New doctors arrive in February 14.

From the Ashcroft Council meeting on Jan.

Roll Call: Mayor Andy Anderson and councillors Alice Durksen, Jerry Fiddick, Helen Kormendy and Jackie Tegart.

Ashcroft doctors

Mayor Anderson noted that the community can expect two physicians in mid-February. He said they ran into some visa problems recently, but he made some phone calls and enlisted the help of MP Mark Strahl who also made some phone calls, and their paperwork was all straightened out.

National Health and Fitness

Council agreed to declare the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day in Ashcroft. The day is supported by Senator Nancy Greene Raine, who, in a letter, suggested that municipalities offer their sports facilities that day for free or at a reduced rate. Coun. Tegart said she would ask the Branding Committee to invite Senator Raine to be a keynote speaker at the Wellness Festival this summer to speak about health and fitness.

Gas Tax revenue

Council received notice from the Union of BC Municipalities that Ashcroft had received $58,540 as its second Gas Tax receipt of 2012.

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Lions annual raffle coming up quickly Lions Orval Trueman and Bob Tuohey selling raffle tickets at Safety Mart. The ticket sales for the Ashcroft and District Lions Club are soon coming to an end. The draw will be held Feb. 12 at 2 pm in the Credit Union. You are invited to come and watch the draw. Come down and see if you have won!!! Ticket sales will continue until then so if you haven’t purchased tickets you still have time to get in the draw.

At the request of Ashcroft Communities in Bloom, Council proclaimed the daylily as the official flower of Ashcroft. “They do grow everywhere here and without much water,” said Coun. Alice Durksen. “They’re very happy here.” She added that she likes the local cactus as well, but they aren’t garden plants. See BRIEFS on p. 6

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And the mouse police never sleeps Anyone who reads my editorials, or who knows me even the slightest, knows that I love my cats. I love all cats. Even the neighbour’s cats who use my yard as their litter box (I don’t love that). I love dogs. Heck, I love animals. So what’s new? There’s a fellow in New Zealand who wants to eradicate cats from his country because they’re killing the birds. “That little ball of fluff you own is a natural born killer,” says Gareth Morgan. I think that’s one of the reasons why I love them, although unlike dogs, I’ve never heard of a pack of domestic cats attacking and killing a human. Cats, dogs and rodents, all introduced to New Zealand by humans, have wiped out several bird species. So why target cats? Why not dogs? Why not the humans who brought them? Maybe I should have become a pet police instead of a journalist, because hearing about dumb ideas like this just gets my fur up. You know that there are going to be a few loonies out there who will use it as an excuse to commit some sort of atrocity. However, the 49 per of New Zealanders who share with homes with cats (1.4 million cats!) have gone on record as rejecting Mr. Morgan’s call to let the line of cats die a natural death there. I have had the privilege of knowing some very fine felines over my lifetime, and know that I’m a better person for it. How ridiculous is it to believe that eradicating one species will bring back another one and leave everything in balance? It’s humankind’s meddling that tends to throw everything out of whack. Oh yes, and I feed the wild birds throughout the winter as well. I’ve watched plenty of cats in recent weeks, walk past dozens of birds at my feeders without even glancing their way. I’ve seen more birds eating birds than I’ve seen cats eating birds. And while I advocate spaying and neutering and keeping your pets in the house or confined to the yard, Mother Nature will select who stays and who goes. I think that when the last human on Earth draws their last breath, a cat will be watching.

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Is there coal dust blowing our way? Dear Editor There is in last week’s Journal - aside from probing and insightful pieces by John Kidder, Jim Ryan, Esther Darlington MacDonald and others an intriguing report by the South Delta Leader (Delta Port plans concern Council, Jan. 17, The Journal). I mull over this report for a bit, then pass the paper over to my wife and ask her to read the same report, but to tell me, before she reads it, what her image of the Inland Port is. She tells me that the Inland Port will simply be a place, just outside of the Ashcroft townsite, where railway containers will be temporarily stored, or something as simple and harmless as that. As

be an inherent problem with such a facility. What coal dust? What is it about such a facility that will generate coal dust? The article is not clear on that. We, though, who may well end up by getting this facility, do have the right to be equally concerned and to have clarity on this issue, do we not? Ermes Culos Area I

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Seniors expect big group for Kamloops’ Games Our January meeting was chaired by Pat Kirby with a small number of members attending. Some on holidays and others sick with the flu. Hope you are all back with us soon. We had one minute of silence for the passing of Barb Rimmer. Meeting Minutes were read by secretary Donna

Bowling is still Cache Creek hall at 6 pm. one of the popu- The Christmas Dinner held lar games and at the Under the Bridge resAshcroft-Cache Creek Seniors lots of fun over taurant was enjoyed by all Muriel Scallon which side wins. attending. The music was Victor’s wife lovely and thanks goes out has reached the to all who made it a success. Tetrault. There was some con- entry age for our seniors, so We are already getting plans cern over Cache Creek opt- she is learning the knack of together for our Strawberry ing out of the bus service for carpet bowling. I think she Tea and Bazaar. will be someone to look out The bus trip to Anglethe seniors. Treasurer’s Report by Pat for in the weeks to come. mont in April is planned. Kiby. Our Bazaar report was Crafts gave their report and Only 30 seats left, so get read and met with a find re- it was very good for the year your names in early. The 2012. Hope to see some plays are wonderful! sponse. Members agreed to raise Our com- members tat would help out this year. our membership fees, so mittee Seniors Games Report bring an extra $5 for that reports was read by Murial and be- when you come next time. were Jokes by Joyce Freeman read and cause they will be held in we are Kamloops in August this and Donna Tetrault. year, we are hoping to see Happy Birthday to Mary starting Peace Arch News slow in more seniors qualifying for LaPointe, Helen Sheppard Sunday night’s award ceremony provid- all of our the different events. Phone and Merry Teshima. ed a former White Rock nurse with the golden events. Isabel McGrath at opportunity to share her products – and steal a Bingo is 250 453-2427 for kiss. still go- more information. Tara Rex, a former Ashcroft, B.C. resident ing great Eleven Sunand “mom-preneur,” made the trip to Bever- Bridge is shine cards were ly Hills from her home in Denver, Colo. to help down but sent with love and hand out her handmade cup cozies to Holly- some are concern to memwood’s biggest names at the Golden Globe’s still away bers who were sick pre-show. This is the second year in a row that on holi- or grieving. Rex’s homemade items have made their way days or Barb Shaw into the Golden Globe’s swag bag, but the first illness; asked us to keep time she has been there in person to hand them Carpet Feb. 4 open for the out. Variety Bingo in the Carpet bowling fun “It was just a whirlwind,” Rex said from her home Monday morning. “It was amazing to be invited to the pre-show and help at the gifting lounge. With The Artisan Group we were able to communicate who we are and what we do.” One moment that really stood out for Rex – a kiss from Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore. “I had to take a second there. He’s got very soft lips,” she laughed, noting her cup cozies made there way into the bags of notable names like actors Nicole Kidman and Kerry Washington. It’s been a life-changing experience for Rex, who was a nurse at Peace Arch Hospital 11 years ago, when she decided to pursue her passion for sewing in order to take care of her sons at home. While doing interviews with other local artiAll Stock *Members Buy 1m Get sans on her blog (www.taradaramadeit.com), BUY 1 GET an interviewee revealed her items would be feaSOFTLOFT m tured in goodie bags for the Oscars. INGmetre T T A B of equal or lesser value, details in store Rex seized the opportunity and quickly conPkg or by the T E G 1 Y BU tacted The Artisan Group, who connects artisans with Hollywood events, and was one of 30 COATS OVERA-D artisans to be approved for the Golden Globe LOCKReTg.H$4R.00eEa goodie bags in 2012. 1500m BUY 1 GET Selection *Members Buy 1m Get “From there it just skyrocketed. This year, BOX OF I was able to participate physically with the BUTg.T$4O.5N0eSa m Golden Globes and I’ve been invited to the EmRe of equal or lesser value, details in store my’s,” Rex said. “It definitely helps with sales, but what’s really important is that the local press catapults local artisans into the spotlight.” As for what the future holds, Rex reveals she will be working on covers for the new mini Reg. to $16m *Members Buy 1m Get Massive Selection! *Members iPad, as well as a business venture that she is OFF keeping under wraps for the time being. reg. While she admits that does miss her homem price of equal or lesser value, details in store town in B.C., looking back at her beginnings, she said she is happy for how her business has grown. WA KAMLOOPS FOR TCH “I’ve worked hard and I feel that if there’s a 2121 East Trans Canada Hwy. IN-S OUR SPE TORE VALLEYVIEW • 250-374-3360 Mon. - Wed. & Sat. 9:30a.m.-5:30p.m. CIAL door that’s open – an opportunity – you’ve got S! Fabricland Sewing Club Members Value Hotline 1-866-R-FABRIC 1-866-732-2742 Thur. & Fri. 9:30a.m.-9:00p.m. to go through. That’s what I’ve chosen to do.” www.fabriclandwest.com Sunday Noon - 5:00p.m.

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COMING EVENTS Jan. 25 - Ashcroft Legion Honours & Awards Night in conjuction with Installation of Officers and Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance - Dinner 6 pm, Installation & Awards 8 pm. Jan. 26 - Challenge hockey match between Ashcroft RCMP and Ashcroft Minor Hockey novices, Drylands Arena, Ashcroft at 9:00 am. Admission free. Feb. 2 - Seniors Fit for Life Healthy Living Conference in the Cache Creek Community Hall. Feb. 5 - Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall; 2 PM. A warm welcome awaits everyone interested. Come and be our guest! Feb. 7 - Zion UCW invites you to their Friendship Tea at the Church Hall, 40l Bancroft Street, Ashcroft at 2 PM. This is FREE and open to everyone. Come for social time, entertainment and refreshments. Feb. 8 - Movie Night at Zion United Church Hall; 7 PM. Showing Courageous. FREE admission. Refreshments by donation. Feb. 8-10 - Ashcroft Curling Club Men’s and Ladies’ Joint Bonspiels. For information call the Curling Club (250-453-2341), Barb Hodder (250453-9286), or Janet Quesnel (250-453-9665). Feb. 13 - Zion is joining with St. Alban’s for Ash Wednesday service; 7 PM at 501 Brink Street. All are welcome. Ashcroft Curling Club invites everyone to their new “Drop-In Nights”, every Monday starting Jan. 14, 7:00 - 9:00pm. A great opportunity to learn how to curl, or improve your technique. $2 per child / $5 per adult per evening. For information call Anita Mazurkewich (250-453-9347).

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Clinton kids get lesson in outdoor safety From the Cache Creek Council meeting on Jan. 14 Roll Call: Mayor John Ranta and councillors Lisa Dafoe, Herb Hofer, Wyatt McMurray and Darrell Rawcliffe.

CCBS grant request

Mayor Ranta read out the grant request from the Cache Creek Beautification Society and noted that $2,000 is what they received from the Village last year. The money was already included in the municipal budget and the request was approved. The group also asked the Village to purchase Christ-

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mas decorations for the Community Hall, and to provide picnic tables and a garbage can for the Farmer and Flea Market this year. “The money is already in the budget for Hall decorations,” said Ranta, who added that it shouldn’t be a problem to find two picnic tales and a garbage can for the Market.

Kinsmen Club

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Web portal

Council discussed a request from TNRD that it donate $2,000 of its NDIT economic development funds to a regional Thompson-Nicola Web Portal. Administrator Michelle Allen noted that the portal will be a economic driver for the region. Ashcroft will be included, but it will have a regional focus, she said. The TNRD request said the project was eligible for NDIT funds. The TNRD was prepared to commit $5,000 if the member municipalities each provided $2,000. Allen said the developers are stalled until they have all of their funding in place and commitments from the municipalities for $2,000 each. The portal is still in its initial stages, she said. Coun. Tegart asked that the question be tabled until the next meeting of the NDITrust.

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Council approved a request for free use of the Community Hall by the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Association for their annual Carpet Bowling Tournament on Apr. 16, with setup on th 15th.

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Curling Club

Council agreed to provide a letter of support for the curling club as they apply for grants to cover the cost of a new furnice and electrical upgrade. They are hoping to apply for $11,000 from the federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund.

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Brian Henderson was appointed for another two year term as the Fire Chief of the Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Dept.

Council approved a parade route

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outlined by the organizers of this year’s Kamloops Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) Poker Run. The parade begins on Bancroft near the bridge and travels to the arena, using parts of Brink St. and Railway St. The Harley Owners are planning the parade as one of the events to celebrate the 25th annual Poker Run this year. The Poker Run takes place June 1 and 2.

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Bingo on Dec. 8.

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Variety Bingo

Mayor Ranta announced that the Variety Club Bingo was being held Feb. 4 at the Community Hall. The Bingo was cancelled last year when local non profit groups refused to let their gaming licenses be used by the Village to hold the once-a-year bingo. Ranta said the Village received a D License from the See BRIEFS on p. 8

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Council agreed to provide a letter of support to Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society (WRAPS) so that they can apply for funding from Heritage Canada to organize this year’s Canada Day in Ashcroft.

Heritage Week

Coun. Helen Kormendy updated Council on the Feb. 24 event that she and Museum curator Kathy Paulos are planning at the Community Hall. The these of this year’s Heritage Week is neighbourhoods. Kormendy said she is trying to engage youth in this year’s event and has commitments from both schools. “We’re having the students develop something,” she said. “The goal is to get people really engaged in it. It almost feels like this theme is made for us.”

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The Ashcroft - Cache Creek Rotary presents New Releases happening Feb 22, 2013 at the St. Albans Church Hall. A great selection of new release wines and micro-brewery beers will be featured for tasting. All Funds raised will be donated to the YES Leadership Camp. The YES Leadership Camp is a week-long leadership retreat for youth from all over British Columbia. Skills training is offered for 14-17 yearolds in the areas of self-awareness, co-operation, communication, global awareness, environmental sustainability and leadership. Participants take part in the creation of a strong community of support, respect and growth in the summer camp. This special evening will feature tastings of 30 new release wines from around the world and 10 micro-brewery BC Ales. In addition to the wine and beer tasting there will be a wonderful sampling of specially brewed coffee by Ashcroft’s own Beans Roasted Rite. Beans Roasted Rite selects beans from only relational and sustainable growers. This evening will host a wonderful display of artistic works by Linda Nichols and live entertainment by Claire Mitton. Rotary Club will be offering exciting draws for door prizes and gift bags. Appetizers, punch, sweets and coffee will be available for all guests to enjoy. So come join us Feb. 22, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:30 at St. Albans Church Hall. Tickets for tasters are $30 and $20 for non-tasters. Tickets are not available at the door, however, may be purchased at Sears, Trackside diner, Interior Savings and all Rotarians starting January 7, 2013. You will not want to miss this unique and wonderful event.

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Life of the party

My husband turned fifty years old last week and I threw him a party. I’m not particularly good at that kind of thing. In fact, it had been so long since I planned a shindig for grownups that I forgot why I didn’t like it. To my surprise, I actually started getting excited about the event in the weeks leading up to it. I had fun ordering the cake, the giant card, the food, the

DJ, the decorations, the customized bobblehead and picking up the most beautiful dining room table made out of 100-year-old barn wood that I’d commissioned for him months before. What was less fun was that feeling of responsibility for everyone’s enjoyment the night of the celebration. The sight of any lone person or couple

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com not mingling caused me stress and I felt frustrated that I was unable to talk to eve r yo n e as much as I wanted to. I tried to shake off those feelings because I knew they didn’t m a k e s e n s e . When I go to a party I don’t expect the host to introduce

me to everyone or hang out with me all night. I hardly expect to see much of them at all. But, as it turns out, my anxieties didn’t stop there. I also managed to get a wicked cold that same day, developed a pounding headache as the night progressed, and became even more forgetful than usual. Despite the fact that people seemed to be having a good time and the party didn’t end for some of them until 4:30 in

the morning, I kept thinking about what I could have done better. As I lay in bed trying desperately to fall asleep, I started mentally listing off the things I should have remembered or done differently. “It was perfect exactly the way it was,” Paul said when he realized I was beating myself up. “No one’s ever thrown a party like that for me before. I had a blast!” And, really, that’s what mattered most. Of course I wanted everyone to have fun and I wanted everything to go as planned, but if he hadn’t enjoyed the night, none of it would have been worth it. He was an excellent guest of honour and much less neurotic than I was as host, or would have been

if I’d been in his shoes. He tried to talk to everyone, but he didn’t stress that he missed a few. He also didn’t take on the responsibility of other people’s level of enjoyment.He simply relaxed and had a great time himself. If only I could be more like him. In our 19th year together, he’s still teaching me a thing or two about what’s truly important, and hosting the perfect party isn’t one of them. What’s paramount

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beloved children, his wonderful family, his loyal friends and living the happiest, most fulfilling life he can. He’s not the type to get hung up on petty details. When he does something, he does his best, kicks back and lets it go. “I want to be more like you when I grow up,” I’ll often tell him. Only four years his junior, I’d better hurry the heck up. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Several pieces of electronic waste dropped off at the “Wrong Place” last week - the TNRD recycling station in Cache Creek.

Use of landfill gas will begin this summer perspective, a facility like the CCLF Extension is the most sensible disposal option in terms of cost, climate protection and progress toward zero waste.” The CCLF Extension, designed to exceed current BC landfill criteria, will feature a number of environmental attributes inLandfill from p. 1

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cluding the generation of energy from landfill gas (no less than 75 per cent recovery) and a double‐composite liner (four layers) - the first of its kind in the province. Site preparation will begin in summer 2013. Ranta adds that one of Belkorp’s three reciprocating engines will be operating by this summer, taking methane from the landfill and producing about 1.4 MW of electricity to sell

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back to BC Hydro - enough power for over 1,000 homes. The incinerator proponents call them “Waste To Energy” (WTE), says Ranta, “but landfilling can also be WTE. We’re showing how it’s done.” Details for the Operating Certificate still have to be finalized between Belkorp and MOE. Ranta says a public monitoring committee would be part of that certificate if there is to be one, and there probably will be. Plans for the Extension have been under way

January 2013 • Week 4 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, patience and calm is the way out of a tricky situation. You also may want to keep your opinions to yourself until everything gets settled, which shouldn’t take long. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though you may be pinching pennies that doesn’t mean you cannot make a purchase that will benefit the household. Make a budget so you’ll learn how to spend wisely. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may need to subscribe to a new way of thinking, Gemini. The way you have been doing things lately is not working out too well. Ask a family member for advice. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it can be easy to get into a routine and then in a rut. Try switching up just one thing from your daily tasks, and it could provide a breath of fresh air.

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for years. MOE granted an Environmental Certificate in January 2010. Following a regional public consultation process, the TNRD added the proposed facility in its solid waste management plan in November 2011. This amendment was approved by MOE in December 2012, and ratified by the TNRD Board last week. Metro Vancouver’s contract for the Cache Creek Landfill expires in 2016, at which time it will be closed. Until then, the landfill and the Extension may both be operating at the same time.

Variety Club bingo back in town Variety Club group through the Gaming Branch. He said it wasn’t hard at all to get a license for one non-profit group to hold a bingo to raise money for another non-profit group. The last bingo raised over $1,000 for the Variety Club. Doors open at 6 pm. Briefs from p. 3

Web portal

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you want to broaden your horizons you will have to explore beyond your comfort zone. It may not always be comfortable, but it can be adventurous.

Council agreed to commit $2,000 of the Village’s economic development funds to the TNRD to create the Thompson Nicola web portal. Coun. McMurray was opposed “to the TNRD spending our money on economic development. “I see how TNRD spends money,” he said, “and to have them ask us for $2,000 just amazes me.” “It’s for economic development, which is a priority for Cache Creek,” said Ranta. “We’ll be able to get any opportunities we think we have out to the market. If you’re not (online), people who are looking aren’t going to see you.”

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have many questions, but not enough answers are coming your way. Delve a little deeper this week.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, too much of a good thing can make it difficult to focus on other tasks and responsibilities. Make the effort to stay focused so you don’t find yourself falling behind. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will likely find yourself in a domestic groove over the next few days. Use the time to get creative in the kitchen, straighten up the abode and do some decorating. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, don’t allow your emotions to get the best of you during a disagreement this week. Be sure to gather all of the facts before you form an opinion. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this is the perfect week to correct any wrong impressions you might have made. Be overly generous with all the people you meet. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, speak up if you don’t like the way something is being done. Change can’t happen if you don’t voice your opinion, so overcome your reservations.

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The Village of Ashcroft has an opening for a Grant Writer. The contract is for a one year period and will require on demand services that could involve both daytime and evening hours. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with Village Administration. This program is financially supported by Northern Development Initiative Trust and the applicant will be required to meet the goals and objectives as established by them. Interested parties are invited to send their resume along with a summary of grant writing history to The Village of Ashcroft, Box 129, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 or via email to admin@ashcroftbc.ca. Deadline for applications is 3:00 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013. We thank everyone for their interest however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Farm Type: General Farm Worker Location: Ashcroft BC Persons Required: 4 Job Duration: March 20th to November 1st 2013 (Permanent Position) Job Starts: March 20 2012 Wages: $10.25 Work Schedule: 50 Hours, 1 Day off per week Other Job Details: Skills Needed: â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy working outside and in all weather conditions â&#x20AC;˘ Must be in good physical shape and capable of heavy lifting â&#x20AC;˘ Past experience â&#x20AC;˘ English speaking would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Be prepared each day with lunch and beverages â&#x20AC;˘ Reliability is very important Housing/Benefits â&#x20AC;˘ Accommodations available if required, responsible for your own food and cooking Duties â&#x20AC;˘ Working as a team or individually harvesting and picking fruits and vegetables â&#x20AC;˘ Various other farm duties such as weeding, planting, and irrigation â&#x20AC;˘ Washing, grading, and packaging vegetables â&#x20AC;˘ general farm chores To Apply: Please apply directly to the employer by sending your resume by mail, fax, or email to Desert Hills Ranch. Fax: 250-453-9870 Email: deserthillsranch@hotmail.com Mail: P.0. Box 1228 Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0

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CITY OF Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson Public Works Department Competition #902-137 Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer Public Works Department Competition #902-135 Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspector II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U Closes: February 1, 2013 Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867920-5603.

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Randy Patterson, Geoff Bannoff and Mavourneen Varcoe Ryan ring in the New Year

Spences Bridge kicks into high energy Happy New Year Everyone! It’s so wonderful to see the days getting longer already – and we really haven’t really had a cold snap….yet! Although some folks just concentrate on staying warm, hoping there isn’t any more shovelling to be done – the Community Club still has plenty going on around here. I’m delighted to report that the New Year’s Bash was a sell out! Not only did the club make a few dollars, but I do believe that everyone had a great time! Dj Tracy had folks up on the dance floor all night; what a wonderful job she did. Thanks to everyone for all their

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ficient heating system. Next the doors will be replaced and the electrical system will be in Spences Bridge overhauled – very exciting improvements and I haven’t even Mavourneen mentioned the stage! Varcoe-Ryan Family Literacy Week is Jan. 28 to Feb. 2. There are work on the fabulous decorations and centre pieces, the de- many events throughout the licious snacks, great donated area starting with Monday is door prizes, whether you were Games Night in the Bonaparte tending bar, selling tickets, or Band Hall at 6 pm; Tuesday mopping up – thank-you. It is Family Games Night in the takes a committed team to put Cache Creek Community Hall together an event like this, and at 7 pm; Wednesday is Zumwhat a great way for the com- ba Fitness at the Cache Creek munity to pull together. A spe- Elementary School starting cial thanks to Craig and Oliva at 7 pm; Thursday is Story Time and Crafts in the Cache as the organizers – well done! Drop in lunch, crafts, and Creek Library at 6 pm, AND cards continue also on Thursday, SPENCES on Wednes- BRIDGE is hosting a night of days – Every- Badminton in the Cook’s Ferry one is wel- Gym at 6 pm; Friday is Story come! Kick Time in Ashcroft Library at 6 the winter pm; and to finish off the week blues and join – Public Skating in the Ashyour neigh- croft arena from 2:15 - 3:15 bours for a pm. All events are free, and bowl of soup open to everyone – even if you and a game of don’t have kids! There will be a free draw at each event and cards! The reno- you can enter for the main vations on draw prize at each event. The Desert Daze planning Cleme’s Hall will be full committee will be holding steam ahead their first meeting of the year now. The first on Jan. 29 at 5 pm at the Packjob is the fur- ing House. If you are interestnace; we will ed in getting involved in the have a much planning and organizing of this llana Fortin and Marg Oram on New Year’s Eve more energy ef- festival, please attend.

HEALTHY LIVING DAY CONFERENCE Saturday February 2 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Cache Creek Hall

Would you like to live healthier? Learn how to live a healthy life with this hands-on workshop Make healthy eating and active living a part of your life • Workshops lead by Registered Dietitians & Fitness Professionals

Cost (includes lunch): 55 plus $5, under 55 is $10 • Space is limited, register today at the Cache Creek Village Office For more info. contact Vicky Trill: trills@telus.net or 250-457-7038