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CC Candidates face tough questions The Cache Creek All Candidates Forum on Nov. 5 was decidedly edgier than the Ashcroft forum, as Cache Creek candidates faced pointed questions about recent Council decisions such as the removal of woodchips from under the new playground at the park and the controversial development permit areas next to the Bonaparte River, to how to increase and support business in town. The question of hiring an Economic Development Officer was repeatedly raised, with some support from candidates Marg Durnin, Martin Dalsin and David Dubois, and firm opposition from John Ranta and Herb Hofer. Ranta’s position was that the Village was doing everything that an EDO would do. He said the Village undertook an economic development study in 2011 and is using that as a guide. “We need to focus on the trucking industry,” he said. “Our geographic location will give us a step up on other locations.” He also talked about his attempts to reach out to industry in other communities to invite them to re-locate in Cache Creek. Durnin said she was all for the trucking industry, but without an EDO and a marketing plan, the message wasn’t getting out on a broad scale to the proper markets. Economic development is a serious issue in Cache Creek, said Martin Dalsin. “We need a professional to get our community growing again,” he said. There is potential with the landfill and the Maggie Mine, but more needs to be done. Herb Hofer disagreed, saying the Village would have to spend $100,000 for an EDO. Meanwhile, he said, the economic development study they had done cost $25,000 and is gathering dust. The candidates were asked how they would work with other local governments. David Dubois said he would work with the TNRD and encourage council to be welcoming and opening. He would extend an invitation to other mayors and chiefs to attend their meetings. Jim Lambert said they should be working more with Ashcroft. They could share infrastructure costs and equipment. Ashcroft Terminal might happen sooner than Maggie Mine, he said, “so we want to keep those lines of communication open.”
On a cold, but sunny day, almost 400 local residents turned out for the annual Remembrance Day services in Ashcroft. Many groups and individuals took part in the ceremony.
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Nov. 4 at 4:30 pm police were asked to check on a lone female acting suspiciously in the Barnes St. area by the railroad tracks. The 31 year old Ashcroft woman was located downtown, still behaving oddly, but not commiting any criminal offenses. On Nov. 6, the same woman was arrested for assault and uttering threats against another. She was taken into custody and a fair amount of illicit drugs were seized. She was charged with assault and uttering threats and possession of a controlled substance. She was escorted to Kamloops for mental health assessment.
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Nov. 14: Movie night at Zion United Church, 401 Bancroft St. Ashcroft. Showing: “The Day After Tomorrow”. Free admission, refreshments by donation. Nov. 14: Second annual Winter Craft Fair from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Bonaparte Band Hall, Hwy. 97 N. Baking, Christmas crafts and ideas. For information call Michelle Antoine at 250457-9747. Nov. 22: 40th Inter-Church Bazaar; 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Zion United Church Hall, 401 Bancroft Street. Tea and lunch served for a small fee. Everyone welcome! Hosted by St. Alban’s Anglican and Zion United Church. Dec. 8-9: BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service at Ashcroft Hospital. Call 1-800-663-9203 for appointment. Dec. 14: The Cache Creek Garden Club invites you to make your own Christmas Table Centrepiece at the Pentecostal Church on Stage Rd. Please register in advance and find out what you need to bring by calling 250-457-1250. Dec. 18: The Cache Creek Winter Lights Appreciation & Singalong is back, featuring the Desert Bells Hand Bell Choir. Doors open at 7 pm at the Cache Creek Community Hall and music begins shortly afterwards. Every Friday: Soups On from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Ashcroft. Soup, buns and dessert by donation. Ashcroft - Cache Creek Seniors’ Group business meeting the third Thursday of the month at 1:00pm at the Seniors’ Centre, Village Office, Ashcroft. Every Wednesday: Adult badminton in the Cache Creek Community Hall, 8-10 pm. Bring a pair of gym shoes, a racquet and $3. For more information call Rick 250-457-9644 (wk) or 250-457-2370 (hm).
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Nov. 4 at 6 pm police were called to a twovehicle collision on Hwy 97 just south of the Loon Lake Road turnoff after a pickup truck stopped for a deer on the road and was struck from behind by an SUV. The driver of the pickup truck, a 17 year old Ashcroft woman, was treated at the scene for a wrist injury. The driver of the SUV, a 37 year old man from 100 Mile House, was transported to the hospital with potential chest injuries. His vehicle suffered major front end damage and had to be towed. No charges were laid. The deer escaped, seemingly uninjured.
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Wendy Coomber Nov. 5 Langley RCMP Truck fire assistance asked the AshNov. 6 at 1 pm Ashcroft croft Detachment to check was asked to assist Kamon the wellbeing of a 66 year loops Rural RCMP with a old Cache Creek man aftruck on fire on Hwy 1 east ter his Langley employer reof Savona. The truck was ported that he hadn’t shown hauling ammonium nitrate up for work in three days. to Gibralter Mine near WilThe man was located safe liams Lake when it caught and sound a few days later at his home in Cache Creek. fire. The driver was able to He said he’d found a new job unhook the trailer from the with an Alberta company cab and to drive the cab a safe distance away. The cab and was working for them. was destroyed by fire but the driver was not injured. The Hunters too close Nov. 6 at noon police re- residents of Tobiano Golf ceived a complaint from a Resort were evacuated and resident on Old Cariboo Rd. the highway was closed until in Cache Creek that hunters 8 pm. were discharging their firearms too close to the resi- Caravan hits the ditch Nov. 6 at 1:50 pm police dences. The resident conattended a single vehicle acfronted the hunters, who said cident on Hwy 97C near Elm they were outside the Village St. in Ashcroft after a Dodge boundaries and they thought Caravan went off the road that was good enough. and into the ditch as it travRCMP remind huntelled down the hill into town, ers that they need to stay clipping a telephone pole be100 metres away from any fore it stopped. The driver house or building even if it is outside the municipal lim- and sole occupant was slipits. The distance from ma- ping in and out of consciousjor highways is 400 metres ness and bleeding from her in general, but hunters are left hand. It appeared that the advised to check the current 69 year old Ashcroft woman provincial hunting guide for had lost consciousness prior to the accident. She was specific road distances. transported to Ashcroft hospital by ambulance. The Parked car broken into Nov. 6 at 1:20 pm a 20 matter is still under investiyear old Kamloops woman gation. Telus was advised of reported that her gray 2000 the damage to their pole, and Civic Accord was broken her vehicle was towed. into while it was parked on the shoulder of Hwy 97 Extreme cooking Nov. 6 at 7:10 pm poby the Loon Lake turnoff. lice were called to assist BC Some time between Nov. 2-5 Ambulance staff with a 55 the back window had been year old Ashcroft man who smashed and a child’s boostwas intoxicated and behaver seat was removed. There ing aggressively towards atwere also several new dents tendants, but who was also on the side of the car. bleeding from a serious cut to a finger that happened while he was cooking. He was treated by attendants at the scene but re-
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Prohibited driver
Nov. 7 at 10 am a Traffic Service officer stopped a speeding pickup truck on Hwy 97C west of Ashcroft. The driver, a 49 year old Cache Creek man, turned out to be a prohibited driver. He was arrested for driving while prohibited and his truck was towed.
Suitcases, meds stolen
Nov. 7 at noon a 59 year old Cache Creek woman reported that several items had been stolen from her car which was unlocked and parked at the Ponderosa Apts. on Collins Rd. She had packed the car for travel the night before. Taken were prescription medications, two suitcases and a radio. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the police at 453-2216.
Watch for pedestrians
Nov. 7 at 1:30 pm police received a complaint of an erratic driver by the Chevron, swerving all over the road and nearly hitting the complainant. The vehicle was located and the driver, a 51 year old Kamloops man, said he was backing out of his parking spot at the Chevron when he realized there was a pedestrian behind him.
Joints seized
Nov. 8 at 9 pm while conducting a road check on Hwy 97 at Hwy 99, Traffic Service officers stopped a pickup truck, detecting the odour of fresh marijuana inside the vehicle. The two occupants were arrested and the vehicle was searched. Two marijuana joints and other paraphernalia were found and seized. Neither occupant appeared to be impaired and both the 26 year old Cache Creek driver and her 28 year old Lillooet male passenger were released at the scene.
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Deer population on the rise in Ashcroft Deer are becoming more noticeable in Ashcroft neighbourhoods this year, especially on the Mesa which backs onto Crown and ranchlands. Several residents have reported regular sightings of deer over the past few months. Coun. Helen Kormendy voiced her concerns about it at the Nov. 10 Council meeting, saying a number of people had approached her about the local deer population. Deer becoming habituated to populated areas is a problem in many communities, she said. Besides the destruction they cause to property, causing traffic accidents and their potential to injure humans and domestic pets, their presence divides communities: Some people provide food for them and enjoy having the animals on their property, while others recognize that they are a wild animal with potentially destructive habits. A safe and plentiful food supply will increase the local population, as it does with all animals. “I had two very, very healthy deer in my backyard,” she said. “I usually have from two to seven.” They have no predators, said Kormendy, so they’re everywhere. She said that people have told her they are replacing their fences with higher ones in the hopes of keeping the deer out. Some towns have initiated culls when the deer population gets out of control. Culls often create a backlash of public opinion and the BCSPCA issued a position statement on Urban Deer in 2011 and how to deal with them. Mayor Andy Anderson suggested they leave the issue on the table for the next Council to work on. Anderson said he hasn’t seen an acceptable solution for reducing the number of deer in a community once they become a problem. “We need to talk to other communities and find out how they deal with it,” he said. “My challenge is they’re domesticated,” said Kormendy. “I can stand this far (20 feet) from them, clap my hands, and they just twitch their ears.”
Ashcroft players in top five at popular tournament
Ashcroft & District Tennis Association was well represented at the Annual Joyce Hyslop Women’s Doubles held in Kamloops recently. Novice player Linda Dion (left) placed fourth with Kim Eichorn of Kamloops in their division. Maria Russell Martin (centre) and Gloria Mertens (right) placed second in their division. Fierce competition, great food and wine at the Saturday night banquet with a fashion show and entertainment and reuniting with past players makes this event a favourite. Twenty-two teams in four divisions from as far as Washington and the Okanagan played under the Bubble.
Bonaparte River restoration receives funding Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, highlighted last week the Government of Canada’s investment in the Bonaparte River Restoration project. Through the Recreation-
al Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (RFCPP) the Bonaparte Watershed Stewardship Society will receive up to $74,000 to support the conservation of fish habitat on the Bonaparte River. The project will improve rearing and spawning habi-
tats for Coho, Chinook and pink salmon as well as steelhead, kokanee and rainbow trout in Bonaparte River at 10 locations. The sites currently consist of eroding stream banks with little to no riparian vegetation, sites will be restored using rock and large woody debris structures and riparian plantings will be installed along with setback fencing. “Our government is very pleased to partner with groups that share our commitment to conserving our recreational fisheries. They are an important part of our heritage and a big contributor to local economies across British Columbia,” said Strahl. As part of the National Conservation Plan, the RFCPP was created to restore Canada’s waterways and Mule deers are becoming a common sight in and around Ashcroft backyards, such as the young lady in the above picture to ensure sustaken by Paulette Thille. The deer was enjoying a few tasty floral appys in the late Fall sunshine.
tainability and ongoing productivity of our recreational fisheries. Given its success in ensuring a more coordinated approach to conservation efforts across the country, and high demand, the Government of Canada increased the investment in the Economic Action Plan 2014 to a total of $25 million. “The Recreational Fisheries Conservations Partnerships Program allows our Government to support an important economic sector while also ensuring sustainable fisheries. I would like to congratulate the proponents who applied under the first rounds of this program. Our Government is proud to support their work that will benefit Canadian communities for years to come. I encourage all interested groups to submit an application under the new round,” said Minister Shea. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has taken important steps to conserve and restore our country’s natural environment and connect Canadians to our rich natural heritage. Under the third round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, up to $2.6 million has been made available for 30 projects in British Columbia.
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way “Fact of the matter is our proximity to Kamloops is sucking the economic life out of our community! How do you compete with that?” That was a comment made by one of our local candidates during a recent All Candidates Forum. It doesn’t really matter which candidate said it, or where they were from, because it’s not the first time I’ve heard that sentiment. I used to hear it while growing up in Windsor about people crossing the border to shop in Detroit. I used to hear it while living in Fort St. John about people driving to Grande Prairie, Alberta to buy their “big ticket” items. I’ve heard Kamloops blamed for our lack of business since I moved here 13 years ago. FOOT PRINTS LEFT IN FRONT of the Ashcroft Museum for posterity. And as I sat and listened to the candates at the All Candidates Forum, it struck me again that Kamloops is a convenient scapegoat for our business woes. they persevered, and they the Second World War. It is important A few years ago, my Tool Man was won. that we pass the lessons of Canada’s working in Chase - a community on Little Canadians are tremen- involvement in these wars and conflict dously proud of the service since to promote peace and prosperity Shuswap Lake with a population of about people in the military who against opposing forces. 2,500, or a little less than Ashcroft and go to work every day onThe Royal Canadian Legion in Cache Creek combined. duty for our nation at home B.C. has been one of the most imI visited the community several times Jackie Tegart and abroad. We especially portant organizations that helps eduin both summer and winter and was struck MLA, Fraser Nicola saw this outpouring of sup- cate youth understand the sacrifices every time by how busy the town and its port just last month when and the experiences that our soldiers we were shocked to see the made in both world wars and in conbusinesses were. And what a lot of busitragic deaths of Warrant Of- flicts since. nesses they had! ficer Patrice Vincent and And while the poppy campaign And they were closer to Kamloops than Corporal Nathan Cirillo. is winding down, the support of milTuesday, on the 11th day, at the either Cache Creek or Ashcroft. We cannot take our rights and lions of Canadians will help support 11th hour, the nation was silent for I can’t tell you why Chase had such a vione minute. Silent to reflect on of the granted, and we owe them and every- their good work in advocating for vetbrant business community, but proximity to sacrifice made by thousands of Can- one who has served past, present and erans, affordable housing support and Kamloops didn’t seem to be an issue. adians in battle for freedom and peace. future such a debt of gratitude for their mental health programs, among many more services. We are incredibly fortunate to live work. And if it isn’t an issue for another comThis year marks the significant anSo join me in thanking our vetin a nation as prosperous and free as munity, why do we feel it is here? Have we niversary of the 100 since the start of erans and our current military serthe one we love today. It is hard to imfound a convenient excuse and stopped exagine the conditions they had to live the First World War, and the 75th an- vice personnel for their service to our pecting our business communities to grow? through in both world wars, however niversary of Canada’s engagement in country. We heard several of the candidates say that the “same old same old” wasn’t workBC Press Council ing: It was try to try something new. I agree. We need to start fresh. We need existing The Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s space for new businesses, and we need acnewspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. tive Chambers that will support them and Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If help them grow. We need businesses that go talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may the extra mile for their customers, and we contact the B.C. Press Council. need strong local governments that will assist new and existing businesses every way Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org they can. All it takes is commitment.
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Kick back and enjoy some great music Chris Buck Band coming to The Riv
See the amazing and talented Chris Buck Band with Chris Buck, Michael Vanderlans, Seamus O’Neill, Jordan Pritchett and Philip Puxley at the River Inn on Thursday, Nov. 20. The band starts playing at 9pm but come earlier to hang out. Hope to see a lot of people there to support this awesome band! Chris Buck is well-known for his Reggae/Country style and energetic stage presence. Chris’s band has played every major country festival/venue in British Columbia and many other parts of Canada within the last two years. Af-
CREATIVE CURRENT Nadine Davenport creativecurrent@ telus.net ter playing at Merritt Mountain Music Fest (where he was called “one of the highlights of the festival,” by Gabby’s Country Cabaret), Chris Buck quickly became one of the busiest country performers on the west coast, playing close to 150 shows this past year. Chris
No land for industry, but more for parks? Dear Editor This letter is in response to the letter of Oct. 9, Cache Creek Mayor Seat Contested. I was very concerned with the secret purchase of the land north of the park and thought I would look into it. I went to the Oct. 27 council meeting and a question was asked about the land purchase. Mayor Ranta answered that they had paid the appraised value. I was very interested in seeing this appraisal because I could not believe any agricultural flood zone land would be worth $27,000 per acre. I requested to see the appraisal from the Village and was given an appraisal that was not valid. It was an old appraisal and in my opinion the comparatives are misleading: Two out of
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the nine skewed the value. One was a serviced view lot in Cache Creek for $41,000/acre, and the other was land in Chase at $39,000/acre. How are these comparable to agricultural flood zone land? Does the council think Cache Creek citizens are stupid? Why the secrets? Are we on a need to know basis? I wonder if we will ever see the minutes from the in camera session? What was the motivation to pay $27,000/acre ($135,000 total) for land we cannot use for years to come? Since the deal is completed, why are they still refusing to disclose the details of the process? Why not utilize the park we have? What a waste of money!
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Well, I went to the Cache Creek Candidate Forum and a question was raised: Do you think the Village should purchase industrial land? The answer was “No” from Mayor Ranta and all the incumbent councillors. Check out the all candidates forum on YouTube. This council thinks we should spend tax dollars on recreational land that will only increase our operating cost and not invest in industrial or commercial land that would eventually increase the tax base. They are preaching fiscal restraint, but they are not practicing it. We really need to question the logic behind these types of decisions as they seem to foster a degree of distrust towards council.
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Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup (except Colorado); delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada from November 1 through December 1, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. <>$2,250 is a combined credit consisting of $1500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) available on Cruze LS-1SA and a $750 Fall Bonus (tax inclusive). ¥ ¥$5, 000 is a combined credit consisting of $4, 000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Fall Bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive). **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from November 1 through December 1, 2015 of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic or any new 2015 model year Chevrolet. 2015 City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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40th year of Inter-Church Bazaar Nine ladies met in Zion United Church Hall for our UCW monthly meeting on Nov. 4. President Reta Robertson welcomed everyone and thanked them for their dedication. Phyllis Gray led the devotional taken from the booklet Beside Still Waters by Betty Radford Turcott. The theme was Trust in God. The scripture was Proverbs 3:16. Sometimes we worry needlessly about tomorrow or about things that never happen. Trust in God to get you through difficult times. Ideas were brought forth for our annual Friendship Tea in February. We decided Feb. 10 would be the day for that. Watch for a reminder in The Journal’s Coming Events column. Bulletin board pictures were discussed. The big item was the planning meeting of the annual Inter-Church Bazaar’s 40th year. Watch for
UNITED IN SPIRIT United Church Women Phyllis Gray posters and a reminder in Coming Events. The date is Nov. 22 from 11:30-1:30 in Zion United Church Hall. There were only two pieces of correspondence – one from Naramata on the ongoing labour dispute and the other was news from Carmen Salacsadan asking for prayers for the bible study groups she leads in the Philippines. Reports were given from Treasurer Colleen Mierau, Sunshine’s Dorothy Pears, Publicity’s Phyllis Gray, Archives’ Hilda Drinkwater and from Reta Robertson for Outreach. She has received some Campbell labels and a few stamps. Thanks to all who save
Talent everywhere There are all kinds of artistic people in our area. Many artists and Alice Durksen photographers are already involved with the Ashcroft and District Art Club, but there are many more talented people who we don’t know about yet. Perhaps you are a person who draws easily, has an eye for just the right photo or already paints or wishes to paint. If so, please plan to join us so we can get acquainted. Our members enjoy the club for different reasons. We all find that being part of the club motivates us in our artistic endeavours. Weekly activities present us with techniques that help us to learn new ways to use our favourite medium or try a new one. We thrive on the comradery, inspiration and encouragement we receive. Painting together gives others a creative get away from busy lives while some of us especially enjoy painting in the colder winter months when our outside activity is limited. We welcome all levels from beginners to advanced artists to join us. Our bylaws require anyone wishing to take part in the annual Art Show in April must be members by Dec. 31. We hope you will consider joining us. If so, please check in online at www.ashcroftartclub.com, visit us at St. Alban’s Hall, 503 Brink St. between 10am-1pm on Wednesdays in November, email me at alice@durksen.ca or call me at 250453-9864.
these and give them to her. She sends them elsewhere to help with Christian work. She reported on the latest activities to do with Soups On and it will be Zion United Church’s turn to host this on Dec. 26. We will hold our Family Christmas Party on Dec. 12 at 5:30 pm. We then closed with the UCW Prayer after setting the next meeting for Jan. 6 at 2 pm. Joyce Freeman will do the Devotional. If anyone is interested in our work and would care to come as a visitor or to join us, they would be most welcome. At this time, we wish everyone a Joyous Christmas and Happy and Healthy 2015. See you at the bazaar!
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Come on down to Games Night on Tuesdays from 6:309:30pm at UniTea Tea Room! They have Dominos, Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Cards, Crib and lots of fun and simple games for kids of all ages! Lots of toys as well. Music Jam Night every Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm is a fun all inclusive night of song sharing. Bring your guitars, drums, shakers and song books. We’ll have lots of great organic tea and coffee on the brew. For more info (250) 453-9345.
Holiday Train with Jim Cuddy & Tracey Brown
The CP Holiday Train is scheduled to arrive in Ashcroft (Railway Ave.) at 8:45 on on Tuesday, Dec. 16 with enough Christmas Cheer to warm you from head to toe. The train provides a wonderful show of Re-elect lights and fabulous live entertainment, AS ScHOOl tRUStee and draws much needVIllAGe OF ed support ASHcROFt to our local Your local School trustee Food Bank. is one voice of seven representing all areas of the Jim Cuddy Gold Trail School District from ‘Blue is accountable for a budget of $22 million Rodeo’ engages with your local community advocates for Ashcroft students and schools and Tracey relates to the needs of students, teachers, and Brown will parents perform this plans district policies year. recognizes the cultural voices of the district The CP is passionate about student achievement is informed, committed, hard-working, and Holiday community-minded Train’s goal is to throw tRUSt MY eXPeRIeNce tO the focus PUt OUR StUDeNtS FIRSt on the imAuthorized by Christopher Roden – Financial Agent 250-453-2045
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portant job of local food banks, and to support local leaders in fighting hunger in their neighbourhoods. All food and money raised at each stop stays in that community for local distribution, so bring your donations of food or money. South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society staff and volunteers will be there to accept your gift. Since 1999, the CP Holiday Train program, powered by an army of employee volunteers, has raised $5.6 million and generated close to 2.5 million pounds of food donations for local food shelves. Each Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length, with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of LED Christmas lights. There is also a box car that has been turned into a travelling stage for performers and, of course Santa.
Winter Lights Celebration rings in the season
Join the Desert Bells Hand Bell Choir on Dec. 18 at the Cache Creek Community Hall for an evening of home grown music and entertainment. This annual event from the Cache Creek Beautification Society combines the heavenly sounds of Christmas music from local musicians with an award ceremony that acknowledges the many individuals in Cache Creek who beautify their homes with seasonal lights and displays. This social evening is free and open to all local citizens, so come out and visit with your friends and neighbours over a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, accept your Winter Lights certificate, listen to the great music and join in with the popular singalong. Doors open at 7 pm and the music begins soon afterwards.
How to Improve Life for Rural Canadians Canada Post became a Crown Corporation to improve network services. The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) wants to ensure this multi-billion dollar public network remains viable and able to serve the public. We have found a way to make this sustainable. A recent study shows that nearly half of post offices outside of Canada’s big cities are in communities with no bank or credit union. In those communities that still have a bank or a credit union, many residents have to contend with limited, part-time banking hours. Our survey of Canada’s 3,300 rural post offices: “Why Post Offices should offer banking services” is available for free download at: http://bit.ly/1r8U3fj. Offering financial services in post offices would create a new revenue stream for Canada Post. Equally important, it would benefit numerous communities in Canada whose residents, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances. That costs time and money and stifles economic development. Many other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy and New Zealand, have very successful banking services right in their post offices. We, at CPAA, believe that our study is significant because of the value of this public asset. Canada Post is uniquely positioned to offer financial services throughout rural Canada. When Canada Post can make more money and offer more services to Canadians who need them, we have a perfect opportunity. Let’s not lose it. Please Support Rural Canada. Write to Lisa Raitt, the Minister in charge of Canada Post, and ask her to make this happen. Her letter of suggestion can be found at: http://bit.ly/1pxhMVZ. CPAA represents over 8,700 employees of Canada Post who work in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada. These offices make up over 50% of all postal outlets. Our membership, consisting of 95% women, serves communities in every province.
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Lambert expressed disappointment that there was no consultation with Cache Creek when the Esso was built on the Ashcroft Reserve. We have protocol agreement with Bonaparte Band, said Wyatt McMurray, an agreement with the Ashcroft Indian Band over the Landfill Extension. Rather than work closer with
other governments, he said, we need to tell people that we are. Martin Dalsin said he would like to see more inter-community co-operation, such as joint council meetings. Start with something small, he suggested, like joint business licenses. Lisa Dafoe said the Village already worked closely with Clinton on several committees, and Ashcroft as well. We just need to keep working on it, she said. Hughes, David Thomas, Dafoe and Hofer were one of the heroes of the Hope Slide in 1965 and longtime asked if they would consider resident of Clinton, BC, passed bringing back the bus service. away peacefully in 100 Mile Dafoe said the old model House, BC with his family by his was too expensive. Hofer said side on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Private it still seemed underused for Family Services will be held. the price of it. Donations may be made to Candidates were asked the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Unit, Bag 399, 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E0 how they would support and For a more detailed biography, as well as an online entice businesses. condolence book, please visit www.tvfh.ca. Continue with low taxes, low utilities and best service we can provide, said Wyatt 250-453-9802 • 1-800-295-5138 McMurray. It makes us the most desirable place to come to. It’s really about providing a beautiful place to live Lambert said he would apSept. 13, 1929 - Oct. 28, 2014 proach the businesses and help It is with great sadness that we them advertise. “We have to announce the passing of our beloved Mum at age 85. be friendlier to who’s here and She is survived by her sons: ask them what they like,” he Emon, Robert (Doreen), Stephen, said Medford (Laurel), daughter Linda Dubois said he travels a lot (John), grandchildren: Daniel (Lisa), Christopher (Carrie) Sarah and spreads the work about (Ryan), Andrew (Danaya), Sara Cache Creek. He thanked the (Russ), Trevor (Melissa), greatVillage for helping to beautify grandchildren: Heath, Mairyn, Hannah, Brooklyn, Ryan, Scarlett, Eli, Ruby. She will be greatly the downtown in the past few missed by everyone who knew her. years. He also suggested using After retiring from the Surrey Fire Department, Mum NDIT money to hire an Ecomoved to Loon Lake where she loved the brightness nomic Development Officer. and lots of sunshine so she could enjoy her gardening, Part of an economic defishing and crafting. Hunting trips with her two sons where she kept the home fires burning and the meals velopment plan is to keep and ready. Mum loved life, family and friends, and having grow what you have, said Daleveryone together. She will be deeply missed. sin. We need to have a diaIn lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the logue with businesses. CounMarjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC cil is allowed to give tax reV2E 2S9. lief to stores that beautify their storefronts, he said. We would look in to that to help businesses who are struggling. Dafoe said the old bridge
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at the north end of town was impeding business creation and had to go. Candidates were asked if they would purchase land for industrial development. “I don’t think purchasing land is where out tax dollars should go,” said Dafoe. She suggested looking for other opportunities Dalsin said he agreed. “It would be nice but I don’t think we can afford it,” he said. He said he would continue to support existing industry such as the landfill and the Maggie Mine project. He also suggested a dialogue with the owners of the empty lots downtown to get them back on the market. Dubois suggested consulting with the public on it. Perhaps those businesses active in the community could be rewarded in some manner, while absentee landowners could face a penalty such as higher taxes. “I’m not in favour of Village going into land businesses,” said Hofer. Lambert suggested rezoning land ahead of time to have it ready for industry. “I’m not at all in favour,” said Ranta. “We should continue to work on facilitating an atmosphere to attract business.” Durnin said she wouldn’t take the idea off the table if it looked as though it would provide the Village with returns. “Maybe if it was to provide extra land for a housing development,” she said as an example. Durnin said she would also revisit the transit system that Ashcroft operates and that Cache Creek was once a part of. She said the bus operation has changed and Area I is now a partner. Ranta was asked about growth in Cache Creek during his time as mayor. “In the time I’ve been mayor,” he said, “population has gone from 1,007 to 1,040” while the communities all around us have declined in population. He added that enrolment at the elementary school was also up this year over last year. “Council policies have the desired effects of drawing people to Cache Creek,” he said. Durnin told the audience that cutting back when the economy is sluggish is the wrong move. “We have to keep adding people,” she said. She said money for operations could proably be carefully expanded but the capital spending would have to be tightened. Ranta said he could see the landfill continuing well into the future, and being a financial benefit to the town. “We are doing Mon. - Sat. 9:30am - 5:30pm the best as a Council that we can,” he #2 - 355 Birch Avenue said. “We’re in good 778-482-COOK shape.”
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Best Apartments in the area!
Renovated 1 & 2 bedroom VIEW SUITES Available immediately Clean, quiet & well maintained. Air conditioning Rent includes heat, hot water & cable TV (valued at over $100/month) Walking distance to hospital and schools. Please give our Resident Manager Bill Manton a chance to impress you. 250-457-0433 Seniors Discount available. N. ASHCROFT: Beautifully reno’d 3-bdrm apt. Close to schools, parks, pool. 1-1/2 baths, 7 appl. Plenty of closet, cupboard space. Small deck & lawn. Incl. heat, h/w, a/c, designated parking beside apt. Sep. laundry/storage rm. N/S, N/P. D/D, refs reqd. Av. @ Nov. 1. Call Dave, 250-4539277.
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Modular Homes ASHCROFT: 2 bed modular home w addition, close to downtown, rink. Approx 1700 sq ft. Nice yard, underground sprinklers. N/S, N/P. F/S, W/D. cent. air, D/W. $950/mo. + deposit. Avail. immed. Call Walter (250) 378-3747.
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: TNRD-INV-2015
Applicant: Thompson-Nicola Regional District, 300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193 e-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage problem vegetation and noxious weeds at TNRD facilities. Facilities include Eco Depots, landmlls, septage pits, transfer stations, and the TNRD Shop at 660 Mission Flat Road, Kamloops. All facilities are fenced compounds that have physically restricted access. The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, within the vicinity of the communities of Kamloops, 70 Mile House, Clinton, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Logan lake, Lytton, Merritt, Aspen Grove, Spences Bridge, Savona, Monte Creek, Westwold, Pritchard, Chase, Sun Peaks, Black Pines, McLure, Agate Bay, Barriere, Darmeld, Little Fort, Blackpool, Clearwater, Birch *sland, Vavenby, Avola, Blue River. The pest management methods proposed for use include manual, mechanical, cultural, and biological control, and the use of herbicides within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Banvel), dinufen[opyr (0verdrive), diuron (Diurex 0 WDG), numioxa[in (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), ima[apyr (Arsenal), metsulfuron-methyl (Escort), 2,4-D Amine (2,4-D Amine 600), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the surfactant/adjuvant Hasten. Selective application methods include: wick/wipe-on, injection, squirt bottle, cut surface, soil and foliar applications using backpack or handgun (power hose and no[[le). The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 17, 2015 to May 17, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at: Thompson-Nicola Regional District, 300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2A9, online at https://tnrd.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList. aspx *D 9056, or by contacting the Agent listed above. “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice”
Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Mature Persons Includes heat & hot water MOTEL UNITS All units have full Kitchenettes, air conditioning, Cable TV and Internet access Nightly - Weekly - Monthly
On-site Manager 250-453-9129
Suites, Lower ASHCROFT: Beautiful, bright furnished Suite. Perfect for single person. N/S N/P Ref & D/D Req. $600/mo utilities incleded, no internet Available Imm. Call 250.453.2324
Thursday, November 13, 2014 The Journal
COMMUNITY
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The Tradition Continues!
The Ashcroft Chamber presents the
SANTA PARADE & MADNESS Friday, December 5, 2014
5:30 pm: Parade entries marshal by CPR tracks south of the blue truck on Railway 6:00 pm: Parade starts All day: Santa Madness shopping at participating locations Hot dogs donated by Safety Mart The Bar M Ranch and Three Bar Ranch are donating the truck and trailer for the Santa Float To register your float or parade entry, please contact Judy Stuart 250-453-9366 or (250) 457-7129, e-mail: judystuart@telus.net or David Durksen 250-457-3020, e-mail: durksen@coppervalley.bc.ca Sponsored by Credit Union
An evening you won’t want to miss
In honour
Ashcroft Councillor Alice Durksen and Cadet Connor Cave walk to the Cenotaph to lay a wreath during Tuesday’s services.
Your Best Choice For Mayor
JOHN RANTA √ Experienced √ Dedicated √ Connected
Semlin Valley Golf Club Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers Cache Creek Community Hall Basement Meeting Room Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 • 7:00 pm Come out and support your club by getting involved
“KEEP”
COMMON SENSE AT THE TABLE
Cache Creek depends on a strong reliable Mayor who will dedicate themselves to the community. Please take the time to vote in this election, there is so much at stake ... please give me the opportunity to keep our Village moving forward!
John Ranta speaking at a news conference
Re-Elect John Ranta For Mayor, Cache Creek Authorized by John Ranta, Financial Agent, 250-457-3290
RE-ELECT
Herb HOFER
TO CACHE CREEK COUNCIL Authorized by Herb Hofer Financial Agent 250-457-6788