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THE REFURBISHED DUGOUT AND BALL DIAMOND at the Bonaparte were part of a project between Photo by Meghan De Jong three UBC students and Band members. See story on page 5.
Clinton assisted living facility proposal submitted After some four years of preliminary work, the Clinton and District Assisted Living Society is one step closer to its goal of getting an assisted living facility located in Clinton. Chairperson Judy Hampton says that a 160-page report regarding the “Clinton Supportive Seniors Project” was recently submitted to BC Housing, containing full details of the proposed facility. The Society would like to locate the 10–12 unit building on the old Clinton Elementary School playing field, which is Crown Land that is in the care of School District No. 74. The school was closed in June 2010. “We hope that between the three government bodies involved—the Min-
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istry of Education, Crown Lands, and BC Housing—we can reach an agreement,” said Hampton. BC Housing has given no indication as to how long it will be before the Society receives a response. The Society’s original aim was to have an assisted living facility with healthcare services on site, but when that cost was added on to the proposal it made it much more expensive, and meant that it would take longer to be approved. Having healthcare personnel on site is at the top of the list for the future, said Hampton, but the current proposal is for a supportive care facility that would see home care workers called in when needed to adminis-
ter prescriptions and see to residents’ health. Each unit would have a small kitchen area with a fridge and microwave, but the majority of meals would be prepared in a large commercial kitchen on site and served in a communal diningroom. Meals and cleaning would be provided for all residents. “These sorts of projects are desperately needed in small communities,” said Hampton, who added that the facility would be similar to Thompson View Manor in Ashcroft. “Otherwise people have to go to larger centres that they don’t want to be in.”
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The committee which will oversee the distribution of the Disaster Relief Fund in Cache Creek has been selected. The members of the five-person committee were decided on at a special meeting of Cache Creek Council on July 14. They are Danalee Baker; Michelle Beckett; Clayton Cassidy; Wendy Coomber; and Gordon Daily. All of the members except Baker live in Cache Creek, and all five were on a list of “Names to be added for consideration”. Five other members of the public submitted their names individually for consideration. Councillor Wyatt McMurray began the meeting with a motion that the committee be made up of five people, with the members to decide if they would like to appoint an alternate. The committee will have the authority to set its own guidelines, and is tasked with being fair and objective in its assessment of claims. Several of the individuals who put their names forward did not reside in Cache Creek, but Mayor John Ranta stated—and Council agreed—that the majority of the people appointed should be residents of the Village. Staff will contact the appointees to congratulate them and suggest a date for a first meeting, and will write to the other volunteers and thank them for their interest. “It’s going to be a very challenging job for the committee,” said Ranta. The Disaster Relief Fund currently stands at close to $270,000, but Ranta noted that there will be much more need than there is money available. “It will be up to the committee to identify those needs.” Councillor David Dubois asked if Council should set an end date for the process, so that those on the committee know for how long their services will be required. Ranta replied that he did not want to set an arbitrary timeline that might lead to rushed decisions. “The committee will go on until the money runs out.” The Mayor also noted that in his view the five people selected represented a good crosssection of people. Baker is with the United Way, Cassidy is with the Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department, and Daily is with the Ashcroft and District Lions Club. The Disaster Relief Fund is set to grow, as at least two more fundraising events are planned. See CELEBRATION on p. 2
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Needed to cool off
On July 7 police answered a 911 hang-up call, which was traced to a house on Mickey Frontage Road in 16 Mile. When police attended they found an argument going on between a male and a female at the residence. The male agreed to leave the residence with the police before the argument escalated, and was escorted to Cache Creek to get a motel room for the night and cool off.
Missing youth located
On July 8 at 11:15 pm police received a call from a concerned family member who said that her teenaged niece, who was visiting from the Island, had left the house earlier that afternoon and not been seen since. Police located the youth on Cornwall Road shortly after the call was received and escorted her to her aunt’s residence. It appears that the youth had been drinking, but was not harmed or in any danger.
Stuck in a ditch
On July 9 at 10:00 am police received a report of a white van in a ditch on Elm Street below Desert Hills Ranch. It appears that the driver had tried to negotiate the last turn before the bridge the even-
ing before, lost control of his vehicle, and gone into the ditch, where the vehicle was stuck. There was no damage to the vehicle and no injuries to the driver, a 47-year-old Ashcroft male, who was making arrangements to have the vehicle towed later in the day.
Warrant issued
On July 9 36-year-old Colin Goddard of Red Deer, Alberta, who is awaiting trial on charges of uttering threats to someone in this area, failed to report as per his bail conditions. A warrant has been issued for his arrest by Kamloops Provincial Court. Goddard is believed to be in Red Deer, but he also travels to the Nelson area, where he was initially arrested. Anyone who sees him, or knows his whereabouts, as asked to contact Ashcroft RCMP.
Not my drugs, officer
On July 9 at 9:45 pm a 2007 Dodge 3500 was stopped south of Cache Creek on Highway 1 for speeding, The officer detected the smell of marijuana in the vehicle, and found approximately 20g of marijuana contained in a jar found in the vehicle. Two 27-year-old males were in the car, and the passenger claimed that
Coming Events
July 18/19: Ashcroft Wellness & Music Festival. Free music, kids activities, workshops, vendors and more! Heritage Place Park. July 20: Cache Creek Council meeting at 7 pm in the Village Office. July 22: Communities in Bloom judges visit and tour Cache Creek. July 24: Communities in Bloom judges visit and tour Ashcroft. July 29: Communities in Bloom judges visit and tour Clinton. Aug. 7/8: Desert Daze music festival in Spences Bridge. Two days of music, arts, culture and agriculture. Every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. 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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the marijuana was his. The driver indicated he did not use marijuana, and exhibited no signs of impairment. The passenger was issued with a warning for possession of an illegal substance and the drugs were seized.
Breaching conditions
On July 10 at 1:30 pm police were called to attend at the Oasis Hotel, where a male was reported to be passed out in the parking lot due to intoxication. The male was located slouched over a bench in the parking lot, and was so heavily intoxicated he was unresponsive. The BC Ambulance Service was called to transport the man to Royal Inland Hospital for treatment. The Kamloops man was identified through a photo ID card he was carrying, and the officer found that the man was on probation with a condition of not consuming alcohol. The man has been charged with breaching conditions, and is due to appear in Kamloops court next month.
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Tempers flare in campground
On July 10 at 7:30 pm Ashcroft RCMP were called to assist Clinton RCMP, who had received a report of six to eight people fighting in the campground at Green Lake, northwest of Clinton. When police arrived they found that the parties involved had cooled down and were peaceful. It was reported that only two of the party had been fighting, with the rest of the people attempting to keep them apart. All involved were cooperative and said they would keep quiet for the rest of the night. Here were no assaults reported.
Watch out for wallets
Ashcroft RCMP report that there have been several wallets found recently at local businesses, all belonging to out of towners who lost or misplaced them. Police ask members of the public who find wallets or purses to turn them in to the business where are found, as the owner may have left a message with the business when discovering his or her loss. Unclaimed items will eventually be turned in to the local RCMP detachment., where owners can claim them.
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planned. On July 25 the Halston Pub in Kamloops is hosting a silent auction, 50/50 draw, and steak or chicken dinner between noon and 8:00 pm, with proceeds going to the fund. Two more Kamloops pubs will be holding fundraising events on August 28 and 29. Cache Creek Beautification Society President Carmen Ranta addressed the meeting to remind people that there will be a welcome bingo and dinner for the Communities in Bloom judges on July 21 at the Community Hall at 5:30 pm. “It’s also a community resiliency celebration for the town,” she added, saying that all residents are invited to attend. The CCBS and the Communities in Bloom committee will also be hosting a lunch for Village staff and crew on July 22, with
members of the crew being presented with certificates. Mayor Ranta gave an update on the Stage Road reconstruction project. A claim for $83,050 of “recovery” work—which included fencing, asphalt, curb backfill, and the installation of a streetlight and base—was submitted to the Disaster Financial Assistance program, and has been approved, with DFA funding 80% of the total. The one recovery item they will not fund is hydroseeding, and Ranta indicated that he will ask Village staff to contact Stantec Consulting and Dawson Construction, who did the original Stage Road construction and are overseeing the rebuilding, to see if hydroseeding was part of the original project. If it was, he said, the Village might be able to get DFA funding for it.
Barbara Roden
Grants for local organizations Organizations in Cache Creek and Ashcroft are benefiting from the province’s community gaming grants program. Friends of Historic Hat Creek Ranch in Cache Creek received $22,000, while the Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Association received $2,800. An agricultural exhibition has been held in Ashcroft since 1887, Fall Fair Association President Jessica Clement said. “Without the support of local businesses and grants such as the gaming grant, the Fall Fair wouldn’t be able to provide an opportunity for our community to learn about and interact with agri-
culture,” Clement said. “This year we are showcasing agriculture’s biggest partner, the bee, with our theme ‘Bee’ Inspired.” This year’s fair is on Sunday, Sept. 13. “Hat Creek Ranch is very pleased to receive this grant,” said Monty Downs, board chairman of Historic Hat Creek Ranch. “We are not self-sufficient from our onsite income and this sort of support ensures that we can maintain our operations and programs. We are not a big employer, but we employ people from the local communities, which helps to keep rural communities going.”
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Healthcare concerns prompt NDP visit to local communities Provincial NDP Leader John Horgan and MLA Judy Darcy, the NDP Health Spokesperson, were in the area last week, listening to feedback about local healthcare issues and concerns. The visit came at the request of the Logan Lake Mayor and Council, and Horgan and Darcy visited Kamloops, Merritt, Logan Lake, Ashcroft, and Cache Creek during their trip. Darcy said the intention was to meet with healthcare providers, local councils, and residents. “We wanted to hear firsthand what’s happening in healthcare,” she said, “the challenges and problems.” In addition to meeting separately with Ashcroft and Cache Creek councils, the pair sat down with nine members of the Wellness and Health Action Coalition (WHAC) to hear about the challenges the group faces. Joyce Beddow pointed out the large number of area residents who once had a family doctor here and no longer do. Others have resorted to finding doctors in other communities such as Lillooet and Merritt, “which are at least an hour’s drive away in good weather.” David Durksen said that while approaches have been made to several doctors, the crisis won’t be over until at least February 2016, when the Ashcroft clinic hopes to get two doctors under the province’s new Practice Ready Assessment program. Doctor burnout remains a problem, and Durksen said that one of WHAC’s goals is to create a sustainable healthcare model that will reduce the burden on doctors coming into the community. More highly trained ambulance attendants, the Nurse First Call program, and nurse practitioners would help, all of which Horgan indicated fit with his “team based” approach to healthcare. Phyllis Rainey, a retired RN,
spoke about the deterioration of services at the hospital, confusion as to when the Emergency Department is open, and the increasing number of people resorting to getting emergency refills of prescriptions because they can’t see a doctor. The heavy smoke throughout the region last week would, in the past, have seen people with breathing issues come to the hospital for oxygen, said Rainey. “They’re managing to get puffers and inhalers from the pharmacy, but it’s not the same.” “Something bad will have to happen before people realize how bad the situation is,” said Beddow, while Lois Petty added that “We have to fight to keep what we need.” One member recounted that he tried to make an appointment with a locum, as he has no family doctor, and was told that locums can’t see people who have no family doctor as “they already have full patient lists.” “What’s the point of having them here?” he asked. Fran White pointed out that Clinton has just lost its one doctor, and was told by Interior Health that “Clinton doesn’t count for a doctor, and IH will not will not be working to replace him.” The difficulty many people have accessing healthcare in distant centres was mentioned, with White noting that “It’s hard to get to a doctor when you don’t have transportation.” Horgan said that having talked to people in the area and heard their stories, he believes that Interior Health’s “passion” for regionalization is hurting small communities. “They’re convinced it’s for the best, and is critical to providing cost effective services,” but at a very real cost to smaller centres that have seen their healthcare options slowly chipped away at over the past two decades.
Barbara Roden
Cadet Master Warrant Officer Alysha Milward of Clinton (centre) is appointed to Company Sergeant Major of Alpha Company at Vernon Cadet Training Centre by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Judy Peter (r). Taking part in the presentation is Major Dick Derkson, Officer Commanding, Alpha Company (l).
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Clinton cadet gets senior appointment Army Cadet Alysha Milward of Clinton was appointed Company Sergeant Major of Alpha Company, becoming one of only eight senior cadet appointments at the Vernon Cadet Training Centre. Alpha Company is one of six at the camp, consisting of courses in Drill and Ceremonial as well as Sports and Fitness. Cadet Master Warrant Officer (C/MWO) Milward was appointed to her position based on her previous successes both during summer training and at her home corps, as well as her results during an intense four-day training and evaluation period for all VCTC staff cadets. She looks forward to participating in the training centre’s Sunset Parade, which is open to the public on August 13. C/MWO Milward plans to attend Thompson Rivers University this year. Her previous cadet training includes an exchange to the Cayman Islands and two years at summer training centres. She looks forward to the training of her cadets. In her spare time she is an amateur photographer, enjoys horseback riding, and is part of a 4H club. The VCTC is the oldest continuous army
cadet summer training centre in Canada. Each summer more than 1,000 cadets from across western Canada take part in of the may courses offered there. The Cadet Program is a national program designed for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in learning new skills, experiencing adventurous activities, undertaking national or international expeditions, travel, and making new friends from across the country while participating in a variety of fun, challenging, and rewarding activities. They also learn about the sea, army, and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forced. Cadets make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship, and community activities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership, and citizenship. Nationally, more than 55,000 cadets in approximately 1,115 army, sea and air cadet units make up the largest federally sponsored youth program in the country.
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Last week Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart presented Gaming Grant cheques of $2,800 to Ashcroft and District Fall Fair President Jessica Clement (above) and $22,000 to Historic Hat Creek Ranch Board Chair Monty Downs (right). See story on page 2 for more details.
Photos by Barbara Roden
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A few things tourists should know aboot Tourist season is now well and truly upon us. I spent many years working in the hospitality industry, so here are a few tips to help those visiting us make their stay that much more enjoyable. Driving: First of all, welcome to the Interior! I congratulate you on your decision to vacation here, as we really have a lot to offer. Just look at those spectacular views around almost every corner; but not if it means slowing your car or camper down to a pace that an arthritic tortoise could probably manage. You’ll notice that we have thoughtfully provided picnic areas, pull-outs, and parks in places with the most incredible views. Please do make use of them, if only to prevent you being overtaken by a succession of drivers making rude hand gestures and mouthing obscenities. (Seriously, local drivers, don’t do that. Repeatedly honking your horn is sufficient.) Currency: Our banknotes certainly are colourful, aren’t they, especially when compared with their drab American cousins. However tempting it may be, though, please do not make references to “Monopoly money” or “funny money” when handing over Canadian cash. Anyone who has worked for more than about a week in a business that caters to tourists has already heard these comments, many times over, and the polite smile they attach to their face when hearing them yet again does not mean “I, too, share your opinion”; it means “I am seconds away from lunging across this counter and shoving Sir John A. MacDonald where the sun doesn’t shine.” Language: English and French are the two official languages of Canada, but if you speak French then about the best you can hope for around here is to meet someone who remembers a smattering of high school French, along with phrases picked up from cereal boxes, which isn’t terribly helpful unless you want to know if something is faible en gras, gratis, or a source très élevée de fibres. Also, to avoid disappointment, please do not expect any Canadian to pronounce the word “about” as “aboot”. Most people who pronounce “about” that way live in a country called Scotland, and if you expected to be there instead of here you really need to switch travel agents. We will, however, say “eh” if you ask nicely. Food: You will quickly notice that we really, really love French fries. I worked as a server for a local restaurant that switched off the deep fryer because the fumes were causing health issues for one of the owners. An array of delicious salads were offered as accompaniments instead of fries; but there were still customers who walked out when informed that potato wedges fried in oil were not an option (this despite the fact that almost every restaurant within 50 miles, including one which specializes in Chinese food, offers them). By all means try poutine during your stay, however; whether you try it more than once depends entirely on how healthy your heart is. Know your limit, stay within it. With that, happy travels; and I hope your time here is incroyablement délicieuses!
COOL, CLEAR WATER where the Bonaparte meets the Thompson provides respite from the heat on a sweltering summer day. Photo by Barbara Roden
The birth of a new community?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New school name:
Dear Editor, I stand in awe of the Trustees of School District 74, Gold Trail. On the evening of June 2, 2015, with the stroke of a pen or computer keyboard, they not only named the renovated school, but due to the fact that there was already one DSS in the district they created a whole new community, Desert Sands, and all within a few moments’ time. I am sure that they have already sought a charter and are in the process of gaining recognition by the provincial government so that they can be included on any future maps of British Columbia. I am also sure that the community of seven will experience exponential growth in the near future. It actually has already, that evening when they returned home to their families and informed them of the new community created and their vision for its future. I am given to understand that the District holds clear title to the land on which the school stands. This is a good thing, as they will not have to negotiate with the adjacent Village of Ashcroft over land title. I must admire their resolve to stand forth in the face of the strong opposition from the adjacent community of
keeping it simple
Ashcroft. There should be no problem negotiating a joint utilities agreement and an agreement on policing, fire, and ambulance services. The people of Ashcroft should applaud the new community of Desert Sands for taking much of the educational portion of the tax burden off their hands. They should now have taxes commensurate with those of Walhachin, Loon Lake, and Spences Bridge because they no longer have a school within their community. The economic base of Desert Sands will be solely educational in the immediate future, and as such all costs for the operation of the community should be borne by SD74. On a lighter note, it is has been asked in the past “Where are you when you are beyond Hope?” The answer has been in Spuzzum. Now perhaps it could be asked “And just where are you when you are beyond Spuzzum?” Of course, the immediate reply could be in Desert Sands. Students attending Desert Sands Community School, when asked just where the community of Desert Sands is, can answer that it’s between the communities of Ashcroft and Cache Creek.
Mike Baldwin, Ashcroft
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Dear Editor, Regarding the Ashcroft school merger: why try to reinvent the wheel? Why not keep it simple? “Ashcroft and District Communities School” would cover it all.
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Bringing baseball back to Bonaparte Three UBC students spent the month of June living and working with the Bonaparte Indian Band, as part of a course emphasizing community health and wellness. Meghan De Jong, Nathalie Soon, and Emmy Lidhran, who are studying kinesiology, social work, and nursing respectively, came to Bonaparte as part of the Topics in Aboriginal Health: A Community-Based Experience course. Crystal Morris, the Band’s Health Director, was a student at UBC and knew about the course, and requested that some students be placed with the Bonaparte this year. The trio weren’t familiar with the area, but thought it was beautiful. “It was much more and calm and peaceful than the city,” said De Jong; “and it was very hot!” Meghan, Nathalie, and Emmy lived with the Band for a month. One of the course requirements was the completion of a project that had to do with health and wellness in the community. After spending time debriefing with Morris and with Counsellor Cara Basil, the students were able to see what the many positives of the community were, and also identify some areas that were lacking in terms of health and wellness. “One of the major things we noticed after talking to band members was their desire for more community involvement and programs for their youth,” said De Jong. “We noted the communities’ love for playing sports together— youth and adults of all ages—particularly baseball, at this time of year.” There was a ball diamond at Bonaparte, but it was completely run down. The dugouts needed new paint, the infield was full of weeds, and the outfield consisted of dead grass and potholes. But all of this sparked an idea for a suitable project, as the students decided to revamp the ball diamond and get it back into playing condition. “We went around to local businesses in Cache Creek, Ashcroft, and Kamloops in order to find sponsorships or donations to help us in our quest,” said De Jong. “We were fortunate enough to receive numerous generous donations, such as paint, rakes, grass seed, soil, door prizes, gift certificates, and food for a celebration.” The students, with the help of many community members, spent a lot of time working on the field. The dugouts were painted with the word Stucwtewsemc, which means Bonaparte Indian Band in the Secwepemc (Shuswap) lan-
guage, as a way of helping to re-integrate the language and culture back into the community. Children from the Band’s youth group put handprints in different colours along the side of the dugouts, with the slogan “Communities who play together, stay together.” “It was our hope that the fresh-looking ball diamond would provide a space for band members to play at and interact with each other, and will give them a sense of pride for their beautiful community for many generations to come,” said De Jong. When work on the diamond was complete, a celebration and dinner was held on June 25, with community members able to mingle and chat with each other during and after a barbecue. The three UBC students set up booths focused around each of their health disciplines, with De Jong looking at physical activity, Soon educating people about high blood pressure and diabetes, and Lidhran examining and explaining self care. “The event was a huge success, with more than 60 people attending, which we understand is really good for an event at Bonaparte,” said De Jong. “Many people gave positive feedback on how much they appreciated the fieldwork we had done and how much fun they were having at the event. “After finishing our course and going back home, we felt as though the project we had completed for the community was not even a fraction of what they had given to us throughout our stay,” she added. “Each and every single band member welcomed us with open arms. During our entire time, we felt extremely accepted and loved.” The trio hopes that their project will help promote health and wellness within Bonaparte, so that community members can have more opportunities to reach their personal wellness goals. “We hear about the worst, not the best,” said De Jong. Asked whether or not the students will be back, she says yes. “We got close to a lot of the community members, and are planning visits back there, either at weekends or next summer. We had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people, hear about numerous inspirational personal stories from peoples’ lives, and learn so much about the beautiful culture of First Nations Peoples. We really wished we could have done more to thank the community for all they did for us!”
Barbara Roden
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Anne Bonter (second from r) and Laura Martin (r) of Second Time Around, with grandson Colton Martin, presented Mayor John Ranta with a cheque for $5,000 for the Cache Creek Flood Victim Relief Fund. Photo submitted by Maria Russell Martin
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Feast your eyes on beautiful gardens Ashcroft Communities in Bloom is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the 2015 Scott’s sponsored Best Garden Selection awards. The 10 properties selected were chosen based on the overall appearance of the property, neatness, aesthetic appeal, floral displays, and use of trees and shrubs. It is no easy task choosing these properties, as Ashcroft is known for its tidiness and well-tended yards. The property owners will proudly display a sign on their property. They’ve also received a congratulatory letter, and garden products, from Scott’s Miracle-Gro. This year’s recipients are: 209 Cliff: Kathy Morris 709 Brink Lane: Lorna Delling 1440 Riverside: Ron and Hilda Jones 432 Ranch: Stan Aie and Pam Sidwell 1305 Western: Lettie Hansen 1311 Western: Betty Brown 806 Hill: Steve and Sylvia Gapp 1417 Pears Place: Fred Seher, Sr. 707 Elm: Marie Whiting 145 Barnes: Dwight and Barb Hodder
A recent addition of note to the Ashcroft Museum is this stunning wedding dress, which was worn by Ethel Wallace when she married James Moore Kennedy in 1906. They were married in their native Scotland, and thereafter made their way to England and then Canada, eventually settling in Clinton. Descendants of Ethel and James lived in Ashcroft, and the dress was donated to the museum by Louisa Hutchins, Ethel and James’s granddaughter, and put on display late last month. The museum is open seven days a week through the summer, and displays are changed and added regularly, with residents and visitors always welcome to come in and see what’s new.
Communities in Bloom also chose to honour six local residents for their amazing vegetable gardens. We saw some very fine vegetable gardens, and are sure there are even more that we don`t know about. The owners were presented with a recognition for their gardens. 1413 Battel: Emily Monette 114 Barnes: Anne Marie McLean 212 Ash: Willy Aie 214 Ash: Oliviero Lepri 1417 Pears Place: Fred Seher, Sr. 37 Mesa Vista Court: Lorraine Schwaluk Just a reminder to all Ashcroft residents and businesses that the judges for Communities in Bloom will be touring the village on July 24, and judging us on all the eight categories that comprise Communities in Bloom: Tidiness, Environmental Awareness, Community Involvement, Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation, Urban Forest Management, Landscaped Areas, Floral Displays, and Turf and Groundcovers. Let’s do our best to wow them with everything we have here to be proud of.
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Three of Ashcroft’s best gardens, as decided by Communities in Bloom in a contest sponsored by Scott’s Miracle-Gro, are at 707 Elm (above l) and 1440 Riverside (above r; photos by Barbara Roden) and at 709 Brink Lane (below; photo by Ina Gory). Drive on by and check out all of this year’s winners!
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... Past, Present & Beyond Summer Staycation Pt. 3: Cornwall Hills
With an elevation of 6,600 feet, Cornwall Mountain is the highest peak overlooking Ashcroft and area, and its face still shows scars from the 2003 wildfire that swept across it. The mountain—as well as the range that surrounds it—was named after brothers Henry and Clement Cornwall, GOLDEN COUNTRY who established the BARBARA RODEN roadhouse at what’s now Ashcroft Manor in 1862. Travel south from Ashcroft along Hwy. 1 about 7.5 km to Hat Creek Road. The road—the lower part of which is suitable for most vehicles in summer, although those wanting to go to the summit of Cornwall might want a 4-wheel-drive vehicle—makes a hairpin turn and starts up through grassland towards the tree line. Before gaining the trees, however, look for a narrow dirt road on the left and turn down it. After a short distance it you will see, to the east, a large bowl-shaped depression ringed by hills, with a crumbled wooden structure lying at the bottom on the left hand side. This was once a lake, known locally as Yuck Lake, and was created when the Ashcroft Ranch diverted Oregon Jack Creek into the natural depression, which was further hollowed out and deepened by machinery, then dammed, before being turned into a lake to provide irrigation for the ranch lands below it. The wooden beams and supports, which collapsed several years ago, were once a tower that supported an irrigation pipe leading from the lake, which was some 25 feet deep, and proved popular with swimmers attracted to the lake during the hot days of summer. The original name was to have been Yook Lake, but the young daughters of Alan Cameron, owner of the Ashcroft Ranch at the time, pronounced it Yuck, and the name stuck. Back on Hat Creek Road you soon come to the tree line, where the devastation wrought by the 2003 fire is evident. The road makes a swing around the bluffs that overlook Young’s Flats, probably named
Three Sisters rock formation. Hat Creek Road makes a sharp swing to the right at the point where one can access the rockshelter, via a clearly defined trail to the left of the road. The site, which is never exposed to direct sunlight, is near what was a well-used historic and prehistoric trail linking Oregon Jack and Hat Creek valleys. The shelter is noted for its dramatic pictographs in red and orange, suggesting that the site was an important one to the Nlaka’pamux people; in his history of the Thompson Indians, James Teit notes that such places were of considerable spiritual importance. The site was probably not used in winter, but would have been a refreshing place to retreat during the summer months. Other, smaller rockshelters with pictographs are located in the area, along the route of the prehistoric trail. Continuing along Hat Creek Road you have a choice: left or right? Left will take you to Hat Creek Valley, from whence you can travel back via Hwy. 99; but we will continue right, past the Three Sisters Forest Recreation site with its one camping area and an outhouse in a rustic setting. The road continues to twist and turn through trees until at last you arrive in an alpine meadow that looks straight out of the opening scene of The Sound of Music. You have reached the summit of Cornwall, and ahead of you is a fire lookout tower—unmanned since the 1990s, but still open to visitors—which commands spectacular views in all directions (on a clear day you can see as far south as Mt. Baker), and is well worth the journey. Those who prefer armchair travelling can view Graham Rainey’s photos of the summit and the view from it at www.rainey.ca/photos/cornwall/index.htm.
after early settlers who had a farm near Venables Valley, not far from this spot. In May 1913 Mrs. Young left her farmhouse and did not return, and for several days search parties scoured the area without success. It was not until November of that year that the unfortunate Mrs. Young’s body was found, wedged under a tree in a small creek near her farmhouse. The stone foundation of a farmhouse can still be seen there, and lilac and apple trees give evidence that the area was once settled. The land belongs to the Ashcroft Ranch, and while a road leads down to it, it is gated at the lower end. The third property on the left, as one heads west, is the Wunday Ranch, where Thelma Haddock— one-time Ashcroft school bus driver—once lived and kept horses. The ranch house on the property is said to be haunted, with more than one person attesting to strange and inexplicable phenomena in and around the house. After her death Thelma’s ashes were scattered in the field behind the house, so perhaps she’s still there, keeping an eye on the place she loved in life. Opposite the Wunday is a narrow dirt road, the right-hand branch of which leads to a log cabin built by a prospector named Bowes around 1935. In the 1930s a sawmill was located in the area, and produced the logs from which Bowes built his cabin; the old logging road can clearly be seen in satellite imagery. Another sawmill, operated by the Bewza family for a few years in the early 1950s, can be accessed from a rough trail leading off to the left opposite Robert Pasco’s property, just above the Wunday, with the remains of still another sawmill beyond that. For those willing to go offroad—either on foot, horseback, or ATV—the entire area shows evidence of previous settlement. While most of the cabins and mills date back no more than a hundred years or so, there are many places where history from several thousand years ago is visible. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the dramatic Three Sisters rockshelter site, along the northeastern side of the large limestone bluff The water tower at Yuck Lake, photographed by the author more which is the northernmost of the than 25 years ago. It is now in ruins on the lakebed.
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Kids TRYathlon is back this weekend
THANKS TO THE WORK OF VOLUNTEERS, the Parish Hall in Lytton has a much-needed new deck and wheelchair Photo by Luke Neville access ramp. inside and outside social gathering ground, and also be a very attractive facility for people to rent for parties, weddings, and family reunions, thus Steven Rice providing a source of Area I Director income for the Friends steverice53@msn.com of Walhachin. A big shout out to our Volunteer Society, who have gone door Exciting and scary times as to door explaining the Old School summer sets upon us; but careful Improvement Project. As we know, times are also in order. I still see the the building is showing its age. occasional cigarette butt fly out the Should the folks be successful, the window of a moving vehicle, even project would unfold in two phaswith the record number of fires in es, with the building makeover beour province. Scary indeed. ing Phase One, and the grounds You want water restrictions? Phase Two. The incredible numTry Vancouver, at one hour a week. ber of signatures gathered in just Nanaimo is at zero tolerance—no two days—approaching nearly one water use until further notice due hundred . . . wow!—is a resoundto the extreme drought conditions. ing mandate to revisit an opporThe latest is that the Ministry is tunity to upgrade our old school closing a number of fisheries due to building substantially, and poshigh water temperatures. They’ve sibly add amenities that our local issued a notice urging all commun- residents would like to see, whethities to practice conservation meas- er it be a new ball field, a beautiful ures whenever possible. Spen- playground, or a shaded arbour for ces Bridge, as of this writing, was gatherings. It would also allow exstill on an every other day sched- isting activities to continue and exule. The hours are 6:00 am-11:00 pand into other activities if so deam and 6:00 pm-11:00 pm on odd sired. days for odd-numbered addresses, At the end of the day it would and the same hours on even days be the community’s vision, certain for even-numbered addresses. Ten to attract visitors as they pass along hours total every other day. the Trans-Canada Highway and the It should be noted that a letter economic impact they would prowas circulated stating that watering vide. A good thing. was allowed for two hours every The Parish Hall in Lytton is other day. That was the case for a sporting a beautiful new deck and short time. However, after a few ramp, thanks to some Gas Tax days regular regulations were re- funding and great work by Luke stored. and Lyle. The stunning new addiWalhachin: what’s up? If you tion was badly needed, as age had want to go on a short road trip, caught up with the existing deck head down to Walhachin and and safety became a concern. Well check out the great work Luke and done, gentlemen. Lyle are doing at the Soldiers MeWe have a few things in the morial Hall. The back deck is near- hopper for Spences Bridge. As ly complete and a covered arbour of yet I have not finalized exactly and pizza oven are on the way. In- which projects are a go, but hopeside there are new restroom facili- fully we will see a couple of new ties, a new door to the deck, a new additions before the year is out. No heating system and storage closet. promises, but we are working hard We are talking a major makeover. to move the slow machine of govIt will afford folks a long overdue ernment a little bit faster.
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There’s a lot going on this weekend! Ashcroft is hosting its 3rd annual Wellness and Music Festival, with fabulous workshops, entertainment, live music, and more! The fun is for every age and interest, all with the purpose of wellness! My favourite event of the weekend is the Kids’ TRYathlon, hosted by the Desert Hills Triathlon Club. Three years ago, the Triathlon Club started the Kids’ TRYathlon, with the purpose of inspiring kids to be more to be more active. Whether it be swimming, biking, running, triathlon, or something else, the Club provides positive movement experiences so that: Kids believe they can do it; Kids will realize that moving is fun; Kids know the camaraderie in sport; and Kids make active living a part of their lives. With the generous help of more than 20 local sponsors, including the United Way and Interior Savings Credit Union, the TRYathlon is in its third year, and has always been completely free. To date the event has impacted more than 100 children. The
word triathlon was changed to TRYathlon, to indicate that the event was designed for kids to TRY the sport of triathlon. This year, in addition
bike 2.5 km, and run 300 metres, whereas a 16-year-old would swim 500 metres (20 lengths), bike 10 km, and run 5 km. As you can see, a triathlon is no small challenge, and any child who completes it deserves their medal (which they receive at the finish line). Bring your bells, Vicky Trill horns, claps, and cheers, stand along the trills@telus.net route wherever you wish, and cheer these young athletes on; your to the TRYathlon, the Desert encouragement could be a Hills Tri Club added five days turning point in a child’s life! of Triathlon Day Camp. All this week at the Ashcroft Pool Park, kids are participating in full days of swimming, biking, running skills, drills, games, and fun; and again, thanks to our sponsors, the event is completely free! We invite you to come cheer the kids on this Saturday from 9:00 am to noon. The TRYathlon begins at the Ashcroft Pool and finishes at the downtown Heritage Park. Participants complete a distance swim followed by a bicycle ride, and finish with a run. The distance of each leg depends upon the age of the child. For example, a 5-year-old would Photo from last year’s TRYathlon swim 25 metres (1 length), by Christopher Roden
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From the Journal archives July 1915 Cloudburst Does Much Damage to C.P.R. Track: Snowballing in July
An extraordinary cloudburst took place here yesterday afternoon about five o’clock, and just after the passenger [train] from the west had passed the town. In a short time the dry gulches became raging torrents, and the C.P.R. track was covered in about six places within the radius of a mile, with mud and gravel in some places about eight feet deep. At one spot the bank was broken away for fifty yards, perpendicular with the outside of the rails. Large bodies of men were rushed from east and west and by morning the track was cleared, and temporary supports placed where the greatest damage was done. Many trains crossed at Ashcroft this morning.
During the storm hail fell so heavily that in spots it lay for hours, and the children were snow-balling with it. Several homes near the track were flooded.
Creek Name Change Proposed, Opposed
The Board of Provincial Water Commissioners has in mind the changing of the names of Barnes Creek to some other name which has not yet been determined. This has been brought to the attention of The Journal recently. It appears that there are two Barnes Creeks in the vicinity, and to the Water Commissioners this is very confusing, which we do not dispute. With every consideration for the difficulties, however, we feel that a family tie is about to be severed. We have not been able to ascertain just where this namesake of our Barnes Creek is located. We never heard of it, and since it seems to be so remote, so unfamed, and so little known, we suggest that this creek be renamed instead of our local Barnes Creek.
It is not our intention to put forth all this plea without mentioning the planks of our platform. The name Barnes Creek, as it applied to the creek a few miles east of Ashcroft, is not an accident; there is foundation for it. It takes its name from the late J.C. Barnes, the father of all the immediate surrounding district—the Jacques Cartier, as it were, of Ashcroft. In this creek the name has been perpetuated and the people of this district would regret very much the loss of this connection.
July 1965 Hot Weather With Us
We are having a warm spell, with temperatures in the 95–97 degree bracket in the late afternoon. Newcomers are feeling it, but old-timers remember it being 107 degrees on occasion. What is surprising is that usually thunder and lightning has broken the heat after a few days. We are now on our fifth consecutive day.
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Serving clients of the Ashcroft, Cache Creek & Clinton areas To assist families and individuals in identifying issues, exploring options, problem solving and goal setting. Be a part of the solution. DUTIES include, but not limited to: t short term client consultation based on self-referrals and referrals from community and government agencies t liaison with and referring clients to community and government agencies t being a group facilitator QUALIFICATIONS: t be confidential t strong oral and written skills t experience in working with individuals and families t post-secondary education in relevant field t successfully pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check t have a vehicle and hold a valid B.C. Driver’s License Closing Date: August 7th, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Starting Date: To be discussed Hours: 35 hours a week Wages/Benefits: Will depend on experience and education Submit resume to: South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society Box 603, Ashcroft, B. C., V0K 1A0 Attn. Yoriko Susanj, Executive Director For more information please phone Yoriko at 250-453-9656 Only those applicants making the short list will be contacted.
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Obituaries
BUNKER, Alan Philip Steeves (Bud) March 14, 1927 - July 4, 2015 Alan was born in North Vancouver to Charles F. and Eleanor Bunker. He attended elementary school in North Vancouver and after the family moved to the Dunbar area of Vancouver, he completed his high school at Lord Byng Secondary. After one year of university and not really knowing what he wanted to do, he worked in the logging industry on the coast. In 1951 he enrolled in Normal school and began his teaching career in Horsefly in 1952. That was followed by one year at 150 Mile House, a year in Lac la Hache and four years at Green Lake School, where he also drove school bus. Having had an interest in the trades, he enrolled in summer school and received certification to teach Industrial Education. He taught at David Stoddart Secondary School in Clinton from 1959 until 1978, when he moved to Smithers. He taught at Houston for three years and ended his career after five years teaching at Chandler Park. He retired in 1986 and enjoyed the following years gardening, farming and boating. Alan and Phyllis (Reed) were married in 1957 and raised four children: Anita (Les) Trenerry, Teresa (Ken) Oulton, Sandra (Doug) Birkenthal, and Arnold (Arny) Bunker. He also leaves seven grandchildren: Lea (Adam) Bree, Kirstin and Amy Oulton, Kieran and Blake Trenerry and Kurt and Steven Bunker; and three great-grandchildren: Grayson and Peyton Bree and Cash Trenerry. Alan is also survived by his sisters; Marilyn Walsh of 83 Mile House, and Jacqueline Bunker of Burnaby. Alan was always interested in sports and was particularly fond of soccer, which he considered the best game. During his teaching career he also coached many high school and community sports teams. The family would like to thank Dr. Haskins and the Smithers Home Care nurses - Sandra, Maureen and Nelsie, for their assistance and support during Alan’s last days. There will be a Celebration of Life on August 15 at the Evelyn Community Hall. No flowers by request; however donations in Alan’s name to “Kid Sport BC” (kidsport.ca/bc), Athletics for Kids (www.a4k,ca), or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Phyllis, Anita, Teresa, Sandra and Arny
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Thursday, July 16, 2015 The Journal
Ashcroft Wellness & Music Festival July 18 - 19, 2015 Ashcroft Heritage Park 600 Block Railway Ave., Ashcroft
Live Music • Healing Garden • Vendor Market Workshops • Demonstrations • Kids’ Zone Stagecoach Rides • Hikes • Sushi Making SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JULY 18TH
WORKSHOPS/TOURS/HIKES
MAIN STAGE
7:00 am Inukshuk Trail Hike (Sage Hills Church Parking Lot)
10:50 am Opening Ceremonies 11:00 am Flat Busted 12:00 pm Try Club Award Ceremony 12:15 pm Uncle Chris the Clown 1:00 pm Elvis Elite 2:00 pm Company B Jazz Band 3:00 pm Richie and the Fendermen 4:00 pm Flat Busted
9:00 am Walk through Ashcroft with your camera with Wendy Coomber (Meet at Journal) 10:00 am History Walk w|th Kathy Paulos (Meet at Museum 11:00 am Sushi Making $15 (Ashcroft Bakery) 1:00 pm RCMP Bike Rodeo for Kids 2:00 pm Sushi Making $15 (Ashcroft Bakery) 9:00 am - 5 00 pm Healing Garden (Ashcroft Wellness Studio)
5:00 pm Richie and the Fendermen 6:00 pm Company B Jazz Band
SUNDAY, JULY 19TH
7:00 pm Elvis Elite
MAIN STAGE
SECOND STAGE
10:00 am Ecumenical Church Service
11:00 am Uncle Chris the Clown
11:15 am Elvis Elite - Gospel Music
11:30 am Zumba Gold with Karen
WORKSHOPS
1:30 pm Coach Trill - Gadgets to keep you going
8 30 am Yoga (Community Hall)
2:20 pm Simple Health for Cats and Dogs with Wendy Coomber 3:30 pm Zumba for Kids with Nicole 4 00 pm Uncle Chris the Clown Sponsored by: Steve Rice TNRD area I, Historic Hat Creek Ranch, Graymont Western Canada Inc., Interior Wellness Magazine, Ashcroft Bakery & Coffee Shop, Ashcroft Terminal, and WRAPS