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Premier sees disaster first hand Premier Christy Clark was in Cache Creek on Tuesday to survey the damage caused by Saturday’s freak storm. She and MLA Jackie Tegart talked to residents affected by the flooding and looked at the broken infratructure on Stage Rd. Public Works Foreman Steve Peacock (blue shirt) and Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta accompanied them.
It’s normally brushfires that Relief Assistance from the provworry residents in Cache Creek at ince. That was announced Monthis time of year, but last Saturday day afternoon and will pay qualievening an hour-long storm of rain, fying claimants 80 per cent of the hail, thunder and lightning battered value of their claims to a maximum the town. of $300,000. Hail fell from the sky while Several groups and inviduals water coursed down the surround- are also collecting donations for ing hillsides and then streets, etch- the residents impacted by the flood. ing new pathways and leaving a The Village called a public path of muddy destruction. No in- meeting on Sunday night to rejuries were reported, but at least assure the public that help was three residences moved off of their coming and to answer questions. foundations and left uninhabitable, “This is a disaster,” said Mayone trailer park evacuated with or John Ranta. “An historic event. more under evacuation alert, 126 There’s been nothing like this in residents had registered with local the 45 years I’ve lived here.” Emergency Social Services, repreThe village has placed seversenting 60 impacted homes. al other homes along Old Cariboo Several other homes, the Road on evacuation alert while it school and at least two restau- conducts a slope assessment and rants reported water and mud dam- analysis of the surrounding hills age, mostly to basements. Storm- to find out if there will be further caused torrents severely undercut a sloughing. large part of Stage Rd., a portion of Many of those who packed the the bridge crossing Hwy 1 by the hall for the meeting wondered what Husky, and several private proper- they were supposed to do with the ties. debris they’d cleaned up, and those The rapidly falling rain rolled who were evacuated wondered off the hillsides and gathered mud when they would be allowed home. and debris, flowing into dry creekRanta said the analysis of the beds and then onto Stage Rd. where hills would hopefully take no more it flowed like another river, spread- than four eays. If the hills were ing mud and debris along its path stable, those residents who were out to Hwy 1. Cache creek over- evacuated because of them would flowed because of the debris build- be allowed to return home up, sending eight inches of mud He told the audience that getinto the nearby firehall and cover- ting everything straightened out ing that section of Quartz Rd. On was going to be a long process. Old Cariboo Rd., the mud and rock came off the hills lining the road and pushed trailers in the Riverside Premier Christy Clark, along with MLA trailer park away from Jackie Tegart, visited Cache Creek on Tuesday, their foundations. looking at the worst hit areas of Saturday’s flood Residents quick- and talking to residents. ly found out that their “Unbelievable is the only work I can think insurance compan- of,” said Clark. “It’s a desert community. People ies would not cov- don’t expect to see these huge events. They are er damaged caused justifiably shocked. by a flood. However, She announced that her government would the Vilage applied for be extending Emergency Social Services supand received Disaster port for those residents affected by the flood.
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Driver’s door caved in
May 19 police received a report of a hit and run outside of a residence on Sunvalley Crescent. The owner of the 1994 Ford F150 found the driver’s side door of his truck was caved in as though someone had backed their vehicle into it. The matter is still under investigation.
Stolen playpen
May 19 at 10:30 am Second Time Around reported the theft of a playpen that had been left by their front door. A witness reported seeing a short, blonde Caucasian woman picking up the playpen on May 15 between 1-3 pm and putting it in her blue station wagon. The store doesn’t wish to press charges, but would like either the item back or compensation for it.
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Random assault
May 19 at 11 am police were dispatched to the Ashcroft Post Office where an assault had just taken place. A 45 year old Ashcroft male, well known to police, was walking past the Post Office and assaulted a 53 year old man who was coming out of the building. The suspect was located and is in custody awaiting his first court appearance. The victim received bruising to his head and torso.
Blinded by the sunlight
May 20 at 8:20 am police attended a single vehicle accident on Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek after an eastbound pickup truck went into the ditch. The driver, a 50 year old Cache Creek woman, said she was blinded by the bright sunshine. She drove onto the shoulder and then continued into the ditch.
Sudden death
May 20 at 10:40 pm police attended a residence in Walhachin after the 74 year old woman who lived there was discovered deceased. There were no signs of foul play, and the matter was turned over to the Coroners office.
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Flooding closes highways On May 23 between 4-6 pm the Village of Cache Creek experienced an unprecedented amount of heavy rainfall. This precipitation produced an enormous amount of water and debris that was washed down from the surrounding hills into the Village, and subsequently washed onto several streets and highways 1 and 97. The highways had to be closed to ensure safety of motorists travelling towards and into Cache Creek. Area creeks broke their banks and diverted from their normal path onto sloping streets, creating rivers of water, mud and debris flowing through several areas of the Village. Several homes were heavily damaged and tactical evacuation was necessary to get residents away from the affected areas and to
safety. Kamloops and 100 Mile House Search and Rescue were activated as there were initial reports of people being swept away in the flood, but police say these reports have since been proven false. To date, no human casualties have been reported. On May 24 at 4:40 pm, Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta issued a state of emergency for the Village, followed by an evacuation Alert and also an evacuation Order for four different sites within the Village. The Village of Cache Creek officials, with support of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District area manager and resources have activated an Emergency Operational Centre (EOC) out of the Village Office.
May 21 at noon police received a report of an attempted break and enter to a pickup truck parked near ASC Automotive between May 1621. There was damage to the rear sliding window, and the side of the truck had been keyed. The owner is a 39 year old woman in 17 Mile.
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June 2: Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall at 2 PM - last meeting until September. 401 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft. June 4: Cache Creek Garden Club meets at 6 pm at the Cache Creek Library. All gardeners or fans of gardening welcome. June 7: Skips Charity Run, 9 am at Heritage Place Park. June 12: Movie Night at Zion; 7 PM! Showing: The Bible - Part 4 (last of the series). Last Movie until October. FREE admission; refreshments by donation. Zion United is at 401 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft. Everyone most welcome. June 23-24: BC Cancer Agency Screening Mammography mobile service will be visiting Ashcroft and District Hospital Call 1-800-663-9203 for appointment. July 18-19: Ashcroft Wellness and Music Festival. Saturday 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 9 am to noon. Visit our website at www.wellnessawaitsyou.ca Every Saturday from 9 am to noon. The Cache Creek Market is open at the main intersection in Cache Creek, next to Chums Restaurant, from now until October. We welcome both Farmer and Flea tables. Call 778-207-6957 for vending information.
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Public opinion split on rodeo relocation More than 80 Ashcroft residents gathered in the community hall last week to voice their feelings on the Rodeo Association’s proposal to relocate their grounds to the mesa in an area known as “the Dunes.” Twenty-six people spoke as Mayor and Council sat silently and listened. Thirteen speakers were of the opinion that the Village should accommodate the rodeo and work through any problems that might arise with insurance, dust, traffic or noise. “I’ve lived in Ashcroft 49 years,” said Loraine Shwaluk. “If we don’t keep the rodeo in Ashcroft, we lose not just a fun filled weekend, but an activity that draws people into town.” “I live a block from the current grounds,” said Vivian Edwards. “I miss the rodeo. I miss the cheering. I even miss the smell of the livestock.” She urged the village to help the rodeo relocate for the sake of the town’s western heritage. “Any traffic would be going past my house, and I don’t care,” said Pamela Ainge. She said the dust and wind would be on the mesa regardless of whether there was a rodeo. Sonja Matthews felt the village couldn’t spare any residential land for the rodeo because an expansion at Ashcroft Terminal would require more housing for the workers. “The real issue is liability and risk,” said Pache Denis. “The village needs to consider the long term impact.” Doreen Handley was concerned that the rodeo would destroy the desert around it. She said the mesa wasn’t designed for a large amount of traffic and worried that emergency vehicles wouldn’t be able to move freely. “I’m not against the rodeo,” she said, “but it’s unacceptable in a residential area.” “I hate to see us lose the rodeo,” said Ron Hood. “It’s very valuable to the community. He urged council to think outside of the box and consider multi-use facilities in the future rather than single-use that sit empty for much of the year. Council has yet to make a decision on the relocation proposal.
Some of the BCFO members relax with supper on Saturday: Adrian Leather (left), Nora McMuldroch (right) and Brian Murland (to her left).
Birders thrilled with variety found in local area Over two dozen members of the BC Field Ornithologists (BCFO) - also known as “birders” - were in Cache Creek and Ashcroft over the long weekend, May 16-17. The trip was meant to be like any other bird tour search high and low for all the different species of bird you can find, especially the ones you wouldn’t find in your own backyard or have never seen. “It’s been a cracking day,” said one of two team leaders, Adrian Leather, while sitting down to supper
after the first day. They were able to spot the elusive chukar at Brookside Campground, and some even more elusive Lewis Woodpeckers. And even the more rare white faced ibis near Kamloops (Separation Lake). About five years ago, BCFO started organizing field trips around the province, trying to attract new birders. They looked at the “travelled through” areas, places where they didn’t usually stop. There was some doubt as to whether a trip to the Cache
Creek area would garner much interest, said Leather, but they had to stop taking names after they reached 25. Although Brian Murland was to lead the trip, they had to split the group into two to accommodate everyone, with Leather leading the second group It was Nora McMuldroch’s second such trip. “It’s gorgeous,” she said of Mclean Lake. They spotted eared grebes and American pipits, kildeer, and a long billed dowitcher. They also spotted a few leaf birds, also known as “stick birds” and “lamp birds”. It happens on every trip, said Leather. Someone spots an interesting faraway shape and everyone stops and gets their binoculars out, only to find their rare bird is just a branch or part of a fence or anything other than a bird. The overall group was a good mix of experienced birders and new ones. They bumped into other birders as they wandered between wetlands and grasslands looking Heather Philpott (centre) addresses the public at a meeting called by Ashcroft Council to hear public opinion on for Bullock’s the Rodeo Association’s relocation plans for the Ashcroft Rodeo Grounds.
Orioles, chukars, Belted kingfishers, golden eagles, cinnamo teals and more. They met Michael Day from Nova Scotia who has been birding for 60 years. They met another man who described the native birds in the area to them but when pressed, refused to admit he was a birder. “I’ve got you guys down as the number two crazies,” he told them, “but you’re not as bad as the number ones, the trainspotters. They come here, and try and get the best camping spot, then when they see the train coming, they’re jumping about saying, look, here comes the CP. Huh, crazy”! Shortly into the trip, word spread quickly that a small flock of white-faced Ibises had been spotted near Kamloops on Separation Lake, and several of the members left to see these birds that normally don’t get any further north than southern Alberta. The group spent their supper hour happily comparing birds and notes and stories. After the weekend was over, “Birders exchanged farewells and dispersed,” Leather wrote in a brief report, “with some returning to the Heartland Restaurant, where a rainbow appeared over a nearby mountain, and a lone Evening Grosbeak flew over for species #115. It was such an enjoyable weekend that it felt quite difficult to leave.”
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The importance of community I often use this column to urge everyone to be prepared for emergencies, because it’s too late once they happen, and being prepared gives you some control in a bad situation. But it’s human nature to ignore baseless warnings of possible danger: we have other things on our minds. I don’t even have an emergency kit anymore. Even when we prepare, real life has a way of pithing a curve ball that we didn’t expect. We sure weren’t expecting last Saturday’s hour-long torrential downpour. Mayor John Ranta said he was sitting in his car in his driveway. He was worried about the hail denting the car’s roof. I was standing on my covered deck looking at my uncovered trays of tomato and pepper plants worrying that the hail was going to cause a lot of damage to them. I’m sure we weren’t alone. Who would have thought that 20 minutes later, rivers of mud and debris would be flowing down the hillsides and streets? There are some things you can just never predict in a thousand years. But, you can always predict the generosity of small towns. My plants were battered and bruised by the time I managed to get the to the shelter of my greenhouse, but they’ll survive. Maybe they’ll grow even tougher. Like those plants, the people of Cache Creek will come through this a little bit tougher. There will be stories to connect us and remind us that we are a community. It might take a bit longer before the thought of rain no longer makes us cringe. There are already several groups and individuals collecting money for the people who lost their homes or whose homes have been damaged. Please consider that their insurance will not cover this, and if they are approved for disaster assistance (a big IF), it will not be enough to pay for everything. Be generous when donating, because there but for the grace of God could go either you or I. There’s lots of work for everyone. It’s a slow process, and not without pain, but we’ll get through it, together.
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Municipal land bad idea for new rodeo grounds
Nadine Davenport
Dear Editor There is a good reason why the village should not have municipal land used as a rodeo ground. It is legal liability. The former grounds were on privately owned land within the municipality. Today, liability insurance is increasingly expensive. I can’t see how the municipality can get around this. Everyone wishes to see a suitable place for the rodeo to continue. But where ever it is to be located, if it can be located, liability is still very much a part of the equation. Liability is the issue here. It was for Desert Hills Farm, and it is with the native land as well. It’s a hard fact to face. But what is the alternative? We live in a litigious age. No one likes to say No. Especially for an event that has endured for half a century. It’s a sad commentary on the way insurance costs have escalated in the last 25 years. I am sure council and our administrator are well aware of this. Hopefully, reason and understanding will prevail. Esther Darlington MacDonald Ashcroft
Ashcroft Rodeo not a burden on taxpayers Dear Editor I would like to clear up a few misconceptions that I heard at the Community Hall meeting on Thursday evening. First of all, thank you to all of the Ashcroft citizens who turned out to voice their opinions regarding the Ashcroft Rodeo relocation. I heard several comments from people who were concerned that the Ashcroft Rodeo would be a burden on the taxpayers. The Ashcroft Rodeo has always been self-sufficient. We have applied for provincial and federal grant money whenever we have had a large expense to cover, and we run each year’s rodeo from the funds that we collect from the previous year’s rodeo. We have funds to cover the move of the rodeo grounds already. It was heartwarming to hear that the majority of people at the meeting do not want to lose the Ashcroft Rodeo. Everyone must realize that to keep our rodeo, it must go to where there is an available space. As I pointed out in my address, the Ashcroft Rodeo Assn. will do all that we can to keep the rodeo grounds pleasing to the eye, and in tune with the surroundings, wherever it would be placed. Now we all will have to wait to see what Village Council can come up with. On behalf of the Ashcroft Rodeo Assn. Heather Philpott
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Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society presents Singer Songwriter Leslie Alexander at St Albans Hall on Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm. This performance is by donation at the door. Leslie Alexander is delighted to be returning to the Thompson Valley to share her music and stories, including a certain song about an- Cache Creek ‘Graffiti Daze’ June 12-14 is the 28th Annual other town, which she still thinks Graffiti Days Weekend. Come out of as “home” – Ashcroft. and see classic cars and trucks She’s travelled from coast to from all over British Columbia. coast, her songs on radio, television and film garnering critical See CURRENT on p. 9 acclaim, industry honCache ours and loyal fans. May 30-31
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UniTea and Soul Circle Mandalas invite you to UniTea Tea Room on Thursday, June 11 at 6pm. Create your very own Mandala. All art supplies and light dinner provided. No artistic ability needed. Brian Venugopola Benner leads us in Healing Chakra Chants and Kathleen Kinasewich guides us in Mandala Art to help us understand and open our Chakras on Thursday evening June 4 at UniTea #100 - 210 Railway Ave. The mandala is a focal point for ritual contemplation and the invocation of deities. Creating a mandala with simple drawing tools can awaken the energetic essence of your luminous soul and catalyze profound healing. Tickets in advance suggested. A light supper and all art material are provided. Seats are limit-
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The Gold Trail School District is pleased to announce that Ms Brooke Haller has accepted the position of Principal for Cache Creek Elementary School effective Aug. 1. Ms Haller started her work in Gold Trail in 2006 as a classroom teacher at Kumsheen Secondary School. She has also taught at Lytton Elementary and Ashcroft Secondary Schools. Since 2012, Ms Haller has worked as the district Technology Collaboration Teacher where she has built strong professional relationships with educators across the district. She has also demonstrated her leadership abilities in both the Elementary and Secondary Connected Classrooms projects and Shared Learning classrooms. Ms Haller completed her Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University in Ontario and her Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta. She is currently enrolled at the UBC Okanagan in Kelowna in the Master of Arts, Education program. Ms Haller has worked with colleagues at UBC and the Ministry of Education to support expansion of innovation in rural sites of learning across BC. Ms Haller looks forward to serving as Principal in the community of Cache Creek.
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“Keep up the good work!” Fraser Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart viewed the devastation firsthand on Tuesday, when she accompanied Premier Christy Clark on a tour of Cache Creek. “I’m really concerned about the community as a whole, and the safety of everyone,” she said. “But the support systems on the ground are impressive, and the community is rallying around to make sure that those who need help get it.” The Premier announced during her visit that the government is giving consideration to extending the Emergency Social Services support. Tegart added that disaster finance designation is critical for those without insurance, to help cover essentials. “The visit from the Premier
was important, because seeing it first hand, being there, brings it home in a way that doesn’t happen when you watch it on TV,” said Tegart. “The Premier has been able to speak with people, and hear about their experiences, in all the areas that were affected.” Particularly vivid, said Tegart, was the story of two people watching from their house as a car containing a woman and two children was hit by the water rushing down Stage Rd. “They wanted to help, but there was no way they could get to the car. It’s incredible that no one was hurt. “There are so many people helping out now with the cleanup,” she said. “Keep up the good work.”
Ashcroft steps in to help neighbours The Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department was one of the first emergency services to arrive in Cache Creek after receiving a request for mutual aid. Ten members responded to the 6pm call, and remained in Cache Creek until nearly 11pm. “It was a trying time for the residents,” said Ashcroft Fire Chief Josh White, “but the way in which everyone responded was exemplary, considering the scope of the emergency and how spread out we all were.” White praised the good response from all the emergency services that turned out, and said that the Cache Creek team really shone that night. “The crews [Ashcroft and Cache Creek] worked well together.” Speaking about the devastation to the
Cache Creek Fire Hall and fire equipment, White said, “From a fire chief’s point of view it was heartbreaking. But it was really good to see the unified effort of the Cache Creek and Ashcroft firefighters to get the equipment out. “I also want to recognize the ambulance service for being there at a moment’s notice,” he added. They were set up in the parking lot of the Community Hall and ready to go in any direction if they were needed.” Ashcroft CAO Michelle Allen said that the Village of Ashcroft provided two dump trucks and a backhoe, along with a threeman crew, to assist in the cleanup on Monday and Tuesday. “The offer still stands of any help that we can provide,” she added.
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Show of support from out of town is heartwarming Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta says that he hopes initial geotech surveys conducted in Cache Creek on Tuesday will enable the Village to lift the evacuation order on some properties as soon as possible, so that people can have access to their homes. “Geotech crews were in the Village on the ground and in the air today,” he said on Tuesday. “We want people to be able to get back into their homes, so they can retrieve their possessions.” Disaster financial assistance people were meeting with council at 5pm Tuesday, in advance of a public meeting scheduled for 6pm. Ranta said that he couldn’t praise the provincial emergency response highly enough. He was also pleased that Premier Christy Clark, after a visit to the village, has made a commitment to Coun-
cil to extend the Emergency Social Services funding, which usually runs out after 24 hours if a resident not under evacuation notice has not returned to his or her home. “The Premier will ensure that the funding availability is extended to people who are fearful about returning to their homes,” said Ranta. “She said that we need to ensure that, as a province, we err on the side of compassion.” He praised Clark for visiting the village in the aftermath of Saturday’s flooding. “I think her visit was a significant comfort and support to the people of Cache Creek, and is an indication of the scale of the disaster.” Ranta also praised the many volunteers who have come forward to help out. “Hope, Clinton, 100 Mile, and Clearwater have all contacted us to offer equip-
ment and manpower,” he said. “The Village of Ashcroft has also graciously sent men and equipment to assist in the cleanup, and has indicated they will not be asking for payment if provincial relief funding does not cover the cost. I think this will make for stronger relations between neighbours.” The many people who have stepped up to volunteer their services has been heartwarming, the Mayor said. “We’ve had people from as far away as Abbotsford and Langley stopping by the Village Office to ask how they can help.” There are so many volunteers, in fact, that for the moment they outstrip demand. The Village will be asking affected residents to register if they need volunteers to come and clear debris or offer support, so that supply can be matched to demand. “This is an unbelievably devastating event in our history,” Ranta said, “but it will make us stronger.”
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Community spirit goes a long way Cache Creek Activities Coordinator Marcie Down, whose dramatic video of the floodwaters raging around her house has gone viral, said of the event, “It’s been devastating, but the community spirit has been amazing, seeing everyone connect. The number of people volunteering and willing to help has been phenomenal. They’ve come from all over, from Clinton and Ashcroft and Kamloops: just regular citizens.” Many of the Kamloops volunteers came out in response to the Cache Creek Beautification Society’s Facebook request. “There are a lot of emotions around Cache Creek right now,” said Down. “We all love this community. We’re resilient, and will get through this.”
Local donations collected People are reaching out to help the residents of Cache Creek following Saturday’s flash flood. In addition to the FundRazr account set up by the Village for donations (https://fundrazr.com/ campaigns/8zs29), at least two of the merchants at Saturday’s Cache Creek Farmers’ Market will be donating the day’s proceeds. Accounts have been set up at GoFundMe for Mary-lou Jyhla and Charlene Milward, both of whom last their houses in the flood. Musician and former Ashcroft resident Leslie Alexander, who is performing in Ashcroft on Friday,
May 29, has asked that her fee be donated to the residents of Cache Creek. The Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society, which is sponsoring the concert, has said that all money raised at the concert (admission is by donation) will also be sent to Cache Creek. A generous donor has offered to cover all of the WRAPS costs for the event, so every penny made will be donated. There will also be a short auction at intermission; attendees are encouraged to bring along any artwork or lovely things they have, to be auctioned for a fine cause
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The Village of Cache Creek has turned to crowdfunding platform blackpress4good.com in order to raise money to assist in the aftermath of Saturday’s disastrous flooding. “Lots of people were working on different fundraising projects,” said Cache Creek Councillor Wyatt McMurray, “and we decided that it needed to be focussed and under one umbrella.” He and several others began researching various crowdfunding platforms, and Carmen Ranta suggested FundRazr, which is based in Vancouver.The blackpress4good crowdfunding is powered by Fundrazr and promoted via your local community newspapers. A committee was formed at the Council meeting on May 25, and the fundraising initiative received the approval of council. “If it goes through the Village then people know it’s being properly collected and handled and dispersed,” said McMurray. “People want to give money and help,” he added. “This gives them one place to go to, where they know the money will
be accounted for.” The committee will set criteria as soon as possible, such as how to apply for some the money raised. The committee will also decide who the recipients will be. More than 100 residents have been displaced from their homes, some of which could not be saved, and many people have lost almost everything. Due to the nature of the event, most people have been told their losses are not covered by insurance. “This is purely for Cache Creek residents who’ve been affected,” said McMurray. “It’s not to pay for lampposts or park benches. 100% of the donations received will go to people in Cache Creek. None of it will go to the Village.” FundRazr, which helps people raise funds via online donations, started in 2012, and since that time has hosted more than 45,000 campaigns and raised more than $52 million in donations. Anyone who wants to donate to the Cache Creek fund can go to https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8zs29
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Seniors begin the summer with new executive The 2015 annual AshcroftCache Creek Senior Strawberry Tea was a great success. Special thanks to Dairy Queen for their donation of the delicious strawberries that just made the day. Thanks to Safety Mart and the Cache Creek Post Office for giving space for us to sell our raffle tickets. Thanks to everyone who shared baked goods and crafts, who served and cleaned up and to all who attended – it couldn’t happen without you! Congratulations for the winners - $100 first prize Pam English, $75 second prize Jean Metcalfe, $50 third prize, Mary Burrage. The door prize basket was won by Dolly Lowe, Dorothy Colebank won the draw for the cake and Gina Stewart won the grill. The following week, 18 members travelled to Anglemont to enjoy the AngleBay Players rendition of a Pig and Whistle train trip through England, Scotland and Wales. We all enjoyed the bus ride, the meals out and above all the rollicking song and dance routines presented by the players. There are some very dedicated carpet bowlers in our club. At the moment there is some friendly bowling competition between the men and women going on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:30-2pm followed by a few hands of cards till closing time. It is all in good fun but all are striving to increase their skill. Some of players are members of
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the Cache Creek and Ashcroft area will be competing in the BC Senior Games at North Vancouver in September. Summer is upon us with the last Saturday Bingo being held on June 6. The Centre closes for the summer after the activities of Friday, June 26. The Centre will reopen on Friday, Sept. 11 and all seniors are invited to drop in to visit, try their hand at carpet bowling or a game of cards. Watch for special events in September and October! Happy Summer!
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the BC Bowlers Association and play games around the area. It was their turn to host the Bowling Tournament in earJune 20, 2015 ly May. Thanks to the Village of Cache Clinton Legion Basement 7pm Creek for the use of their hall for the event. Bowlers came from 100 Mile, Election of Executive Lillooet, Clearwater, Kamloops and points in between as well as Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Our club Ashcroft Hospital and Health Centre - Service Changes helped with the set up and the kitchen. A great time was had - Questions & Answers by all. 1. Q: Where can I access primary care services when I do not have a doctor? We finished the month with A: There are currently no physicians in Ashcroft accepting new patients. Dr. Govindasamy, the remaining physician in Ashcroft, does not have the capacity to meet the needs of all Ashcroft patients. our Annual AGM meeting on May 21. The officers electRecognizing the limited medical services available, consider calling family physicians in neighbouring communities to request if they are accepting new patients. Right now, the best source for finding a doctor is asking family and friends. Sometimes a doctor may take you on referral from an existing ed are president Muriel Scalpatient. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC also maintains a list of doctors accepting new patients. For more information visit their website. lon, 1st vice president Joyce https://www.cpsbc.ca/ Freeman, 2nd vice president Here is information for Walk-in Clinics located in Kamloops Dorothy Colebank, secreSummit Medical Clinic - Ph: 250-374-9800 Kamloops Urgent Care Clinic - Ph: 250-371-4905 1380 Summit Drive - Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. #4 - 910 Columbia Street - Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. tary Donna Tetrault, treasurer Sat., Sun. & Stat Holidays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat., Sun. & Stat Holidays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sandy Williams, and directors NorKam Health Centre - Ph: 250-376-9595 Kinetic Energy Healthcare & Wellness Centre - Ph: 250-828-6637 Kevin Scallon and Bill Man370 Tranquille Road - Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. #207- 450 Lansdowne Street - Mon. - Thurs. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. ton. Friday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Discussion at the meeting 2. Q: Is transportation available to neighbouring communities? included a report by Wellness A: Yes. Health Connections is a partnership that provides you with transportation options and increases your access to non-emergency medical appointments. To take advantage of the transit service, you must call 1-855-359-3935 to arrange your trip. Transit staff will let you know the exact time and Health Action Coalition of pick up. The cost of the service is $10.00 round trip ($5.00 one-way) member, David Durksen. The Cache Creek to Kamloops (Monday): The bus leaves Cache Creek at 10:15 arriving in Kamloops at 11:30 a.m. The bus departs Kamloops at 3:00 p.m. members accepted the invitaand arrives in Cache Creek at 4:15 p.m. tion to have tea with Extended Cache Creek to Kamloops (Tuesday): The bus leaves Cache Creek at 9:45 a.m., arriving in Kamloops at 11:00 a.m. The bus departs Kamloops at 4:00 Care in June and it was anp.m. and arrives in Cache Creek at 5:15 p.m. nounced that 13 people from Ashcroft to Kamloops (Thursday): The bus leaves Ashcroft at 10:05 a.m. and gets into Kamloops around 11:30 a.m. The bus will leave Kamloops at 4:00 p.m. and returns to Ashcroft at 5:25 p.m.
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3. Q: Is the Ashcroft Hospital and Health Centre at risk to close permanently? A: No. Interior Health is committed to providing health-care services in Ashcroft. The emergency department will operate with reduced hours as long as locum physicians are available. The emergency department hours can be sustained when physicians are recruited and able to provide support to the emergency room.
The fun begins Friday night with the Poker Run. Saturday afternoon the cars form a parade and travel from the Motorplex through Ashcroft and on to Cache Creek for the Show n Shine in the park. Saturday evening is the popular Smoke Show in the Community Hall parking lot, after which the Sock Hop Dance begins inside the hall at 9:30 pm. Tickets in advance only. And check out the B.C. Old Time Drags at the Eagle Motorplex, organized by the Langley Loafers. Three days of nostalgic drag racing featuring vehicles from 1972 and older.
4. Q: What happens if I need care when the emergency department is closed? A:In an emergency situation, residents should call 9-1-1. For less urgent matters, area residents may choose to drive to the emergency department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops or Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt.If individuals are unsure about the services they require, they should call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. The toll-free line provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse. If individuals are unsure about the services they require, they should call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1. The toll-free line provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse.
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Once again music and song will ring out during the warm and lazy summer evenings in Ashcroft. WRAPS is happy to announce the line-up for its 6th season of live music in Ashcroft’s Heritage Place Park. June 10 - Bobby Garcia and Six More Strings from Merritt will open the season with their brand of good old “classic country” music. June 24 - Joe Charron and Friends will come up from the coast to entertain us with original songs and stories rich in the roots of Canadiana. July 8 - Tanya Lipscomb from
Vernon, has a spicy stage presence marked with exuberance and her three-octave voice sways from rich, deep and powerful, to soft, subtle and sensuous. July 29 - The Jessica Stuart Few entertain with the Japanese koto (13-stringed harp), exceptional guitar work, and innovative songwriting. Aug. 12 - Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hilliard are a high energy bouncing boogey blues duo from Kamloops. Aug. 26 - Paisley Groove ends the season in hyper-party mode with dynamic, groovy, entertaining, and highly dance-able performances. Every season of Music in the Park also showcases the musical talents of many wonderful homegrown musicians, and this year is no exception. Opening for our feature performers this year will be: Flat Busted, John Kidder, Jennifer Ferguson, Brian Benner and Denise Tapia, Nadine Davenport and Kirk Watson. Our summers are warm in Ashcroft, so be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chair and your friends and family every second Wednesday evening beginning in June. The days may be hot - but Music in the Park is really, really cool! (Admission is free, but a donation into the hat is warmly appreciated.)
5. Q: Why is a locum physician not being used to keep the Emergency Department open? A: Many rural and urban centres compete for the same pool of locum physicians. Unfortunately, Interior Health is unable to get consistent physician coverage to support the emergency department on weekdays. At this time we have locum physicians support the Emergency Department on weekends. 6. Q: Is anything being done to increase the ambulance service? A: The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) has protocols in place to provide the most appropriate response based on each emergency medical situation. They have developed a transport plan that will get patients to the right facility for the care they need. This is the practice at several other Interior Health sites without 24/7 emergency department coverage, recognizing that it is often best to bypass small sites entirely in order to minimize the travel time to specialized care. The transport plan will also include rapid deployment of the Kamloops-based BCAS Advanced Life Support ambulance or Air Ambulance helicopter to support patients with critical illness or injury. 7. Q:How do I get home if taken to another town for medical treatment? A: Patients are responsible for their own transportation home from the hospital, even if they are located a long way from home. If medical supervision is required for transportation home, the hospital care team will work with each individual patient to ensure appropriate transportation is secured. 8. Q: If I need a prescription refilled that requires a doctor visit, what should I do? A: If you do not have a doctor, then you would need to travel to another community to see a physician. If you are a patient of Dr. Govindasamy, you would continue to see her at the clinic. 9. Q:I have standing orders for blood work to be done—without a physician in Ashcroft, how can I continue to get this done? A: Laboratory requisitions need to have a practicing physician attached to the requisition to enable them to follow up on any test results from an individual laboratory requisition or a standing order. Without this, there is no physician to review the results and provide adequate care when needed. Dr. Govindasamy will continue to review and follow her own patients and their laboratory results as well as standing orders. Other patients without a physician will be unable to use previous standing order requisitions. 10. Q: Can a locum physician in the Emergency Department write a refill for prescriptions or give me a referral for lab tests? A: This depends on the individual patient’s medical condition. Emergency room physicians are on hand to provide medical care in urgent situations. If a routine prescription or lab tests are required, residents are asked to see a primary care physician in a neighbouring community. 11. Q: What is Interior Health doing to attract physicians to Ashcroft? A: The Interior Health and Health Match BC websites have proven to be valuable tools for finding new physicians and the Ashcroft vacancies are on both of these sites. Ashcroft has a comprehensive ad campaign including print and on-line advertising that consists of print and on-line journals and recruitment websites. These ads will remain in place until these vacancies are filled. By using a wide variety of advertising sources, we are able to be flexible and reach physicians worldwide who are interested in rural communities. Interior Health physician recruiters attend physician conferences and talk to physicians about the opportunities in Interior Health and promote Ashcroft’s vacancy. Interior Health also works with the community to discuss how they play a key role in helping attract and retain new physicians. Unfortunately there is a shortage of Canadian trained family physicians and the need for family physicians is present in many communities throughout British Columbia. Interior Health works closely with Health Match BC to recruit doctors who have received their medical training outside Canada. In some cases these are Canadian citizens who received their medical training outside Canada and others are already permanent Canadian residents. You can read more about Health Match BC and the services they provide by going to their website at www.healthmatchbc.org. 12. Q:What will happen with staff at the clinic and hospital if there are less physicians and shorter ED hours? A: Our plans are to recruit more physicians to Ashcroft, strengthen primary care health-care service, and restore Emergency Department hours, which will mean we will continue to need our staff for support. In the meantime, we will work with any impacted staff to ensure they are able to support health services in Interior Health. In addition to online ads, we have expanded our print marketing campaign to include both classified and display ads in the B.C. Medical Association Journal, the Canadian Medical Association Journal and the Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine. Interior Health recruiting staff are also promoting Ashcroft’s vacancy at physician conferences. services in Interior Health.
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My father had three kinds of cancer last year: basal cell carcinoma caused by sunburns as a kid, a low grade leukemia that needs to be monitored twice a year, and in the winter he was diagnosed with an advanced stage of esophagus cancer which had him fighting for his life. Fortunately, it was a fight he had a chance of winning. Like any challenge my dad’s ever had, he approached the devastating diagnosis with perseverance and optimism. I remember him telling me right from the start that his goal was to beat this thing and get healthy enough to go on his annual golf trip with the guys in May. And lo and behold, he just
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com did. Last week on his 67th birthday weekend, he and his seven friends traveled up from the Greater Vancouver area to Kelowna for five rounds of golf at five different courses. The guys were well aware of the ordeal my dad had gone through with aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatments followed by a radical surgery to remove most of his
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esophagus and part of his stomach. Some of his friends didn’t expect him to make the trip and were visibly thrilled when he did. “Take it easy out here,” one of them advised when they got on the course. “Just do what you can. You don’t have to make every shot.” With his energy level and strength not up to par, my dad thought that was sound advice. “But after I ended up with the lowest score on the first day, their sympathy ended,” he giggled before explaining that a low score was a good thing in golf. He didn’t need to clarify that to someone with both a father and a husband who are avid golfers, but that’s my dad for you. He
likes to be clear and he likes to be understood. And for that reason, he’s kept his family and friends informed about his cancer treatments since a plan of action was first figured out. Over email he would send us brief progress reports written with his signature positive attitude that probably helped us cope with the frightening situation as much as it helped him. The best one by far was his post surgery update after all the detectable cancer had been successfully removed and had not spread to his other organs. I cried tears of joy reading that, even though he’d previously told me the wonderful news over the phone. “I still have to get X-rayed every three months to make sure it doesn’t show up again,” he said. “But I don’t think it will.” It won’t if a good attitude has anything to do with it. I believe my dad’s sense of humour has helped in his healing as well, and it’s definitely what led to the annual golf trips he attends.
“It all started with a business lunch I was on about 25 years ago,” he said. “At one point I let out a laugh and a guy at a nearby table turned around and said ‘You’re Ken White!” Even though my dad hadn’t seen this man since they were in grade eight together - almost 30 years prior - he immediately responded with an excited “Chris!” After catching up with him later and discovering a mutual love of golf, my dad was invited on his former school chum’s annual golf trip and has been going ever since. “It’s a great group of
guys,” he said. “And they’ve been worried about me lately.” He felt good spending time with his friends and showing them how much better he was doing. “With all my cuts and scars they said I looked like I’d been in a drive by shooting,” he joked. He’s also much slimmer. Down from his regular waist size of 34 inches to a svelte 30 inches, he’s doing his best to take in enough calories to regain his health, which is a challenge with the rewiring of his insides and the amount he’s able to consume. He now has to be careful what he eats and listen to his body more than ever.
And he knows his mind needs just as much attention. After focusing on his main goal of attending his annual golf trip and achieving that, he has a new plan to assist in his recovery. “I’m going to continue improving my strength, flexibility and skills so I can win every one of my golf games,” he said. For someone who fought cancer and won the battle, I think he’s got an excellent chance. If he fails, who cares? He’s alive and well, and that’s all that matters. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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Clinton celebrates new water treatment plant additional treated water reservoir also inSusan Swan creases the 459-2224 or 2325 Village’s countrysquire@ overall bcwireless.com water capacity to In light of all the devastation from help enthe severe flash flooding in Cache sure resources in Creek, anything I write this week may case of fire emerseem trivial by comparison. We in gencies. Clinton want the folks in Cache Creek Many residents Public Works Foreman Karl Hansen (right) explaining to know that you are in our hearts and if as well as Ash- the process the water goes through to (l-r) Joe and Judy there is anything we can do to help out, croft’s Mayor Jack Hampton (at left edge of photo), Wayne Marchant (back) you need only ask. Jeyes and council- and Fran and John White. lors Barbara Roden Water Treatment Plant Grand and Al Mertens and representatives Old Timers’ Tea Opening The Annual Old Timers’ Tea was from TRUE Consulting (who oversaw On Wednesday, May 20 the Village the construction of the plant through very well attended. The goodies were of Clinton hosted the Grand Opening every step) together with some of the terrific and the young ladies who of the Water Treatment Plant. contractors who worked on the plant helped with the serving did a great job. Completed and operational since were in attendance. Village of Lytton It was a time to visit and reminisce or December of 2014, the new treatment Mayor Jessoa Lightfoot and High Bar make new acquaintances. plant works in conjunction with the ex- First Nation Chief Larry Fletcher also isting chlorination system. It removes attended. Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett Clinton Parade particulates from the water prior to and councillors Diana Guerin, Wayne From all accounts this year’s pachlorination, eliminating the need for Marchant, David Park and Susan Swan rade was great. I was riding on the Vilcommunity wide boil water alerts that and Village of Clinton staff proudly lage of Clinton float so I didn’t actualhad become the norm in Clinton. showed off the completed project. Clin- ly see much of the parade. It appeared Funded entirely by a $2.45 million ton Public Works Foreman Karl Han- to be longer that last year and the Vancontribution from the federal Gas Tax sen toured the group through the filtra- couver Travelling Band was much apFund, the plant enables the Village to tion plant, explaining the process that preciated. provide clean and clear potable water the water goes through. Following the parade there was no to 1,500 residents and businesses. The Rather than cutting a ribbon for shortage of food. In addition to the Mill the opening, Mayor Rivett cut Girls Follies Pulled Pork on a Bun, through a garden hose for the there were two locations to get BanRobert “Bob” Parsons nock, there were hotdogs and drinks at Official Grand Opening. 1947 - 2015 In the absence of MP Cathy the fire hall for the kids and the Legion It is with great sadness that we McLeod (Kamloops-Thomp- put on a lovely barbecued hamburgannounce Robert Parsons passed son-Cariboo) and MLA Jackie er lunch. Music by The Wranglers kept away on April 29, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Being a Tegart (Fraser-Nicola), May- toes tapping at the Legion as well. great lover of music, “Bob” or Rivett read prepared stateleft this world just the way ments from both. efreshments Rodeo time he would have liked it…. Then it was off to the Rodeo for listening to his favorite were enjoyed back at the Clinsongs with his family by his ton Memorial Hall following most folks. And of course the rain side. the Grand Opening Ceremony. made things slick for the competitors Bob was born in Vancouver BC on May 6, 1947 to Helen Mayor Rivett explained, while the spectators stayed dry (but it and William Parsons. He had “The Village has been ex- was noisy) under the tin roof while the seven brothers and sisters. He tremely fortunate to receive rain and hail pelted down. had many fond memories of spending summers I confess that I don’t go to the out at Green Lake when he was young and enjoyed telling funding through the federstories about the fun he had with his cousins and the mischief al Gas Tax Fund for the estab- rodeo. It just isn’t my thing but I know they would get into. Bob was a smart and honest man with a lishment of a new water treat- there are lots who enjoy it. I just stay great sense of humor, whose witty remarks and sparkle in his eye always made people smile. Bob was kind and could not say no ment facility. This now enables home and pray that no one (and no anito anyone (except his kids of course!), however had a stubborn the Village to meet all the cur- mals) get hurt. streak that will not soon be forgotten. rent treatment standards for Bob met his wife Lynda during one of those memorable summers when he spent time with family in Clinton. They were friends as drinking water as laid out by Assisted Living AGM children, and reconnected years later and married. He had three The Clinton and District Living Sothe Interior Health Authority, daughters and a son, all of whom he loved very much. “Clean ciety is holding their Annual General and means we are providing your room” and “It’s just as easy to be five minutes early as it is to be five minutes late” will be etched into their minds forever. safe drinking water to our resi- Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June He will be deeply missed by his immediate and extended family. dents. This project has the add- 2 in Council Chambers. Bob had two passions – ocean fishing and his job. He loved There will be an update on the proged benefit of a new and larger ocean fishing, and spent many family vacations on Vancouver Island. He loved the thrill of the “big catch” and spent countless reservoir with capacity to pro- ress in obtaining Assisted Living/Suphours out in the boat. He was happiest when he was at the vide water for any major fire- portive Housing in Clinton as well as ocean, and spoke often about “going back to the ocean one last the election of the Society Board of fighting needs.” time”. Sadly this did not happen. His second passion was his job Directors. Everyone is welcome to atat Highland Valley Copper Mine where he worked as a shovel operator for 35 years. Bob had a work ethic like no other, and tend. Heritage Week considered the men he worked with his second family. Up until It was refreshing to see the day he passed away, he spoke of being on Shovel #19. Bob is survived by loving wife, Lynda; daughters, Tammy (Don) more businesses get involved Health Care Auxiliary Yard Sale and Stacey (Tom); son, Bobby; son-in-law, Robin; father-in-law, Plan to attend the Annual Clinin Clinton’s Western Heritage Bruce; grandchildren, Taylor, Jacob, Jonathon, Jasmine, Rosslynd, ton Health Care Auxiliary Yard Sale Week by dressing in western Claire, Hailey, Trinitie, and Noah; sisters, Jean and Darlene and numerous nieces and nephews. garb or period costume. I’m on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to Bob was predeceased by his parents Helen and William Parsons, sure the judges had difficulty 2 p.m. Although still referred to as a his three brothers and two sisters, and daughter, Tricia. choosing who to award prizes Yard Sale this sale is held indoors in the A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 1pm-3pm at the Hal Rogers Kinsmen Centre in Kamloops to. The winners had not been Clinton Memorial Hall. Anyone wishBC. 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