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Healthcare protest gathers supporters

Ken Platz has been protesting the lack of healthcare in Ashcroft since June. He was joined by several supporters last week.

Cache Creek mourns the passing of Ben Roy Cache Creek and area was shocked and saddened late last week to learn of the sudden death of businessman and former mayor Ben Roy, 70. Roy was a ceaseless promoter of Cache Creek for nearly 50 years. He served as mayor, alderman, fire chief, and was the driving force behind many groups including Gold Country, Graffiti Days and the Chamber of Commerce. He was instrumental in establishing the local radio station, CFMA. While Mayor, Ben championed the landfill project as a way to provide jobs for the residents of Cache

Creek. He was honoured with a BC Community Achievement Award in 2008, and in 2012 Senator Nancy Greene-Raine presented him with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, given to Canadians for “significant contributions to their communities. He and his family have owne several businesses in Cache Creek, but most notably they own and operate the well-known Cariboo Jade Shoppe downtown. There will be a service held for him on Sat., Sept. 26 at 1 pm in the Community Hall.

by Wendy Coomber Ken Platz has been quietly protesting the lack of healthcare in Ashcroft by picketing in front of MLA Jackie Tegart’s office on Railway Ave. Last week he was joined by several supporters when it was know that CBC Kamloops would be coming to interview him. “I’m here to support Ken,” said Maria Russell Martin. “I’m glad someone had the gumption to draw attention to it - again.” She says she has been driving to Lytton for a doctor. “I go to Merritt,” said Dolly Lowe. She says she tried Lytton, Lillooet, 100 Mile, Logan Lake and Kamloops. She was finally able to get a doctor in Merrit because they were setting up a new practice. “I commend Ken for standing here,” she said. “When I came here there were five doctors and the community bought things for the hsopital,” said Danita Howard. “With no doctors there’s no opportunity to get prescriptions filled. I can drive to Kamloops but we have seniors who can’t.” “It isn’t just seniors who need doctors,” said Greta Rieck. “There are a lot of children who need doctors, too.” She said she doesn’t want to have to move out of Ashcroft to find healthcare. “We have to keep fighting,” she said, “because I love this place.” “At first I wasn’t going to come, but then I wanted to come and support Ken and what he’s doing.” The province is responsible for providing healthcare,” said Platz, and the MLA is our provincial representative. Other residents come and picket with him when they have the time, he says. “I am not the leader.” He points to the petition organized by Jake Eckardt, who collected 150 names and sent it to the Ministry. “We’re hoping they’ll be acknowledge by the government, but there’s been nothing,” he said. Instead, the RCMP have been called three times to have him removed. They understand it is a civil rights matter, he said. The solution, he said, is doctors. “I think this can be changed, I really do,” he said. “You can’t blame people for being emotional about it.”

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Signville clutter needs to go by Wendy Coomber Being at a major highway junction comes with a lot of traffic-related extras, and Cache Creek has done well with the transportation theme for the most part. The town doesn’t mind being called a transportation hub, but it draws the line at Signville. The Cache Creek Beautification Society (CCBS) has been lobbying the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) to remove redundant signs in the downtown area and to replace others that are old and tattered. CCBS president Carmen Ranta said the sign clutter came up in 2012 while provincial Communities in Bloom judges were evaluating the community. One of the recommendations under the Landscaping topic was to engage with Ministry of Highways, to discuss better visibility for Cache Creek. “We agreed with the judges,” said Ranta. “For the amount of space in town, there were too many signs.” She says the CCBC has spoken to both the Village and DOT since then, including a meeting with DOT last October. “We voiced our concerns,” said Ranta, “they talked about their plans.” She said it was a positive meeting that included driving around the downtown core discussing how they could reduce the clutter. Still, nothing changed. “We were pretty disappointed because Communities in Bloom was about to start again. She said she was inspired to re-

new talks with DOT recently when another large sign was erected downtown. DOT responded by sending a sign proposal to the Beautification Society and to Council for comments. The proposal eliminates about 10 signs and moves a half dozen more beyond the municipal boundaries. Ranta urged Cache Creek Council to support the Society’s wishes to have large promotional signs and signs advertising businesses in other communities placed outside of the Village boundaries, redundant signs removed and old signs replaced. Council, at its Sept. 14 meeting, deferred back to the Society. “Cache Creek supports CCBS in their efforts for reducing sign clutters installed by DOT within Village boundaries,” was Council’s response. “We have a Cariboo Connector sign,” said Mayor John Ranta at the Council meeting. “It’s been there since 2005. They’re on Phase 3 now and (Hwy 97) bridge widening was supposed to be part of Phase 1. They can take their sign and relocate it.” “We’re not against local business signs,” said Ranta. “We just want DOT to think about signs in the future before they place them here. We’re just asking for some consideration.” She said the DOT seems to be trying to meet their wishes with this new proposal, but she’d like to see a plan. “I don’t want to be talking about this every two years,” she said.

Clinton’s federal All Candidates Forum filled the Clinton Memorial Hall with interested residents on Sept. 15. (l-r) Liberal Candidate Steve Powrie, Conservative Cathy McLeod, Green Party Matt Greenwood and NDP Bill Sundhu.

Clinton voters get the federal pitch by Susan Swan The Clinton Economic Development Society hosted an all-candidates forum for the four federal candidates running in KamloopsThompson-Cariboo on Sept. 15. The Clinton Memorial Hall was filled with area residents, some from as far away as 100 Mile House, who were anxious to hear what these candidates had to say. Each of the candidates was given the opportunity to introduce themselves and then answer a question on health care that they had been sent prior to the event. A deck of cards was cut to determine the order they went in. Liberal candidate Steve Powrie explained that he has been an educator for a number of years in the City of Kamloops. He advised that since 2014 there has been no unilateral agreement between the provinces and the Federal Government. The Liberals, he said would increase funding for health care and for training. The provinces and territories would have direct

Every little bit counts Ashcroft & District Lions members Moe Girard, Ernie Kristoff, Nick Lebedoff and Orval Trueman present Elizabeth Fry Manager Yoriko Susanj with an annual donation to assist in operating the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society and the food bank..

say over where the funding would be used (eg. rural health care). Cathy McLeod, Conservative MP since 2008, explained that she has a nursing background. She said the province is responsible for health care. Transfers are made from the Federal Government to the Provinces. Under the Conservatives, Health Care funding has increased by six per cent per year. She advised that the Conservatives would work with Canadians who had trained abroad to make it easier for them to return and practice in Canada. They are looking at student loan forgiveness for doctors and nurses who go to rural areas. Nurse practitioners would also be given more responsibility. Bill Sundhu, NDP candidate is a lawyer and former provincial court judge who was raised in Williams Lake and now lives in Kamloops. He reminded the audience that it was the NDP who originally brought in health care. He advised that the NDP will put $36 billion into health care over a 10 year period, and $300 million of that will be used to build clinics and hire more doctors and nurses. The priority is to ensure that everyone who wants a doctor has one and to bring in pharmacare so people can get the medications that they need. Matt Greenwood is the Green Party candidate and is an employee with the ASK Wellness Society. He corrected what McLeod had said by explaining that the Conservatives had put six per cent per year into Health Care until 2014. It then changed to an increase to GDP to a maximum of three per cent. “As costs continue to grow,” he asked, “how will the provinces continue to cope?” He advised that the Green Party has a 12-page policy on health care. Written questions were gathered from the audience and sorted into common themes. Candidates then explained their Party’s response to such topics as environment, gun control, the refugee crisis, First Nation rights with regard to natural resources and how they would deal with the USA if Donald Trump were elected president. (Powrie’s answer of “Build a wall” garnered the most applause.) Those attending were asked to fill in a poll ballot, which asked, “Which of the candidates do you think did the best job of answering questions tonight?” Not everyone took the time to do so but 78 per cent did. Bill Sundhu won on 69 per cent of the ballots, 13 per cent were for Cathy McLeod, nine per cent went to Matt Greenwood and nine per cent to Steve Powrie. Of course the only polls that really count are on Election Day, Oct. 19.

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Summer’s end isn’t all gloomy “Shine on, shine on Harvest Moon... cause I missed my test...” I had a history teacher in high school who would sing those words to his class frequently as he drew a big “harvest moon” in the air with his finger - or, in other words, a zero. Funny how things get drilled into your brain. I love a big, beautiful full moon, but Roy Delco’s little serenade to his students is always the first thing that comes to mind at this time of year when the annual Harvest Moon comes around. Yes, by the time you read this, the Sun will have crossed the celestial equator from north to south and the northern hemisphere - us included - will begin the fast decline into winter, while those in the southern hemisphere will look forward to summer. In the wee morning hours of Sept. 23 we will celebrate - if we feel like staying up until 1:22 am - the autumnal equinox as summer turns to fall. That means watching anxiously for signs of impending frost so we can save the last of the ripening crops; snow tires; scraping frost from the windshield; Thanksgiving; the end of Daylight Savings (Nov. 1); increasingly shorter day light; much canning and food storage; goodbye to the osprey and other migratory birds as they head south; Hallowe’en; and a big ol’ Harvest Moon! This year’s HM is Sept. 27/28. What makes this full moon so special is the early evening appearance, giving the moon its name because farmers (supposedly) use the light of the moon to finish harvesting their crops before the inevitable end of the season. Plus, it’s a “supermoon” this year, meaning it’s going to look a little bigger than normal because it’s closer to the Earth than usual - only 356,896 kms. AND we may see a lunar eclipse to boot! Exciting, eh? It’ll be most notable on the east coast as the Earth gets between the Moon and that big ball of fire known as the Sun. The next one is in 2033. Sounds like a great time to get out the cameras and tripod and practice that night time photography.

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Tax increase makes it difficult to stay Dear Editor I am deeply saddened today, as I may lose more long time friends not to death but to taxes. I am reminded of the saying that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Five people I have spoken with this week are having to consider leaving the homes that they have lived in for many years because they cannot afford the increase in taxes and utilities. These people have played a part in growing Ashcroft, and it is the community they have loved and had hoped to spend the rest of their lives in. They have raised their families here or have moved here in their retirement because of the warm climate and because it provided an affordable living. Some are asking where can I go. Others are saying I guess I will have to move into an apartment or a retirement home. I watched as my mother was forced to move into a retirement home and leave the home she had lived in for over 50 years. The costs rose and she used her entire life savings at that home. I asked if she would like to come live with me and so she left the area that had been a part of her life for so long and remained with me for three years. We grew much closer, but it was not the same for her. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to spend

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR that time together, but know that she would have liked to remain closer to her home. My prayer when she moved up here was that she would die peacefully at home and she did. I then returned her to the home she had loved to be once again reunited with my father. We as a community must find another way of easing the burden on those who have spent their lives contributing time and talents to our community, only to be cast off. How can belts be tightened and where can we cut spending? Where there is a will there must be a way. Four years ago I became eligible for the senior grant and was so excited. That year property taxes rose 22 per cent effectively wiping out the grant. I believe that increase was provincial and now this one is municipal. It would seem as though our government has an insatiable appetite for spending. I do understand the need for maintaining our community, but at what cost. Would the last person to leave, please turn the lights out? I don’t see how losing population can possibly help our community. It will only place a greater burden on those who remain. Our village is becoming far less appealing to those seeking a home here, with the medical shortage and now the rising cost of living. How can wellness await you here in the face of such

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Stripping benefits not on election platform Dear Editor Congratulations new mayor and council. Raise taxes. Take away all benefits of seniors. Sit back and relax and remember the platform that got you all elected. Shame on you! Loretta Green Ashcroft

Fire truck comments were incorrect Dear Editor I have a correction to make to my letter last week concerning the life of our fire truck. The 29 year life of a fire truck is for the second, or reserve, unit. It seems the insurance company has us over a barrel as the primary truck has to be replaced after 20 years. Big City rules See FIRE TRUCK on p. 5 Subscribe to The Journal 1 Year Subscription: $44.10 (GST included) Senior Rate: $37.80 (GST included) Out of area subscriptions pay a $17.85 mailing surcharge The Journal is a politically independent community newspaper. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is expressly prohibited by the rights holder. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

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for small towns. It was good to see the letter from Council explaining current events. Transparency and full disclosure are refreshing and would put a stop to rumours. Ray Bewza Ashcroft

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Out of town care impractical Dear Editor Several persons have told me they are going to Merritt now to see a doctor because of the medical crisis here in Ashcroft. You might get the impression that having to travel up and over a mountain, through miles of undulating bush and farm land, lakes and sundry streams to reach a doctor who will serve their needs, is okay. Well, I suppose it is okay if you have the time, have a vehicle, can cope with the cost, and you like the scenery, at least in the summer and fall. Winter, of course, might prove a bit of a challenge. Let’s just hope the need is no more than a prescription renewal, or the usual check up. For the multitude of seniors, single parents with children, however, reaching a physician can be more of a challenge. It can mean a danger to a life. Let us recall, when one of our citizens in the community suffered an allergic reaction and our ER was closed. Without going into the details, this fine woman, mother, wife, died as a result of the reaction in RIH. She was 58. This should have been a wake up call. Several letters to the editor resulted from this tragic incident. It could, and will happen again. There are doctors in Lillooet, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, even little old Lytton, and doctors rotating from these

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communities to serve the native peoples of the area. Surely, there are answers to our chronic ongoing decades old problem here in Ashcroft. Wellness is more than a state of mind. It’s having a functioning hospital, with medical doctors and or nurse practitioners, - the latter working in Chase, a community not muchj larger than Ashcroft. Esther Darlington MacDonald Ashcroft

Discount cut is wrong, bad idea Dear Editor I am writing about Council’s proposal to lower the senior’s discount. I think this is wrong. Many seniors need all the help they can get. Seniors paid taxes all their lives and I don’t think that they should be the means of raising money to alleviate the shortfall for the Village of Ashcroft. Pat Baker Ashcroft

Help with Terry Fox Run pays off Dear Editor On behalf of the Terry Fox Run, we would like to thank the wonderful and enthusiastic 51 walkers, runners, bikers and volunteers who ‘weathered the day’; and along with their generous sponsors, helped the Ashcroft and Cache Creek Terry Fox Run raise $4,271.25 in this year’s event held on Sept. 20. That total is approximately 16 per cent more than last year’s generous total. Special thank you to Gord and Sonja Matthews for manning the much needed water station; to Ron Jones for his muscle and clean-up efforts and to community for their donation

of a hot dog machine – (the dogs were a nice treat on that rainy day). Final thank you to The Journal, for their ever willing supportive promotion and advertising of this very important annual event. Those of us who have survived cancer will always be indebted to all of you who give of your time, money and energy – to help find the cure. See you in 2016 …. Bring your friend – the more, the merrier. Deb and Cam Tedford Ashcroft

Car show was a dazzling success Dear Editor On behalf of our members of the Merritt Chapter, Vintage Car Club of Canada, I would like to say Thank You to the people of Ashcroft for your support of our 5th Annual Show and Shine held in Ashcroft on Sept 13. We appreciate all the work of Cam and Debra Tedford in organizing the event, Ron Matkea for making the beautiful leather plaque, and all others who helped make it a successful 5th annual show. Marguerite Lund Merritt Chapter, VCCC

Teaching kids to love reading Dear Editor Now that children are back in school there is a lot of interest in “Raise a Reader”, a great program that has been operating here for a number of years. As a former teacher, I cannot begin to empha-

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size, just how important reading is to all children. However, one shouldn’t just send them to school to learn to read, but should also encourage them long before they first enter a classroom. As parents, my husband and I had a regular time after supper every evening, when all of us would sit down after supper and read for pleasure. Everyone had their own reading material. We also read to our children, even when they were able to read the materials themselves. That provided a sense of bonding, but also allowed them to create images of the story without having to struggle over unfamiliar words. Now they are adults, they all enjoy reading and recall

well those half hour sessions we spent after dinner. Books are expensive to buy but we are fortunate here in town as there are many sources where one can get books for the children free or at a very low cost. Both thrift stores sell books. There are free books in the “red bookcases” at the credit union and at Safety Mart. I am not sure of the pricing of books in Second Time Around but the average price of our childrens’ books is 10 cents. Why not take your children with you to help pick out a story they would enjoy and let them see you picking up books to read yourself? Marilyn Bueckert Ashcroft

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Tennis club wraps up the season ADTA held its Annual Fall Tennis Tournament recently with 12 participants making up six teams. There was a father and son team, a “most” senior and junior team, and ladies doubles team - a real mixed group of ages, skills, and males and females. The possibility of rain (not in a desert) threatened to delay the play but the wind blew in pushing the rain clouds away and helped to provide excuses for missed shots. (Blame the wind excuse)! Many games were tied, but in the finals, it took a tie breaker plus a broken racket and lost balls to establish winners with Raymond Dick and son, Dwight Dick coming first and Anna Ho and Vic Koop coming second. John Farmer and Connor Cave stole third place from Colin Franes and Arno Helner who had to settle for fourth. The River Inn was the location of the Annual General Meeting. The election of officers was held with Anna Ho, Mike Baldwin, Colin Franes, Gloria Mertens and Maria Russell Martin as directors. The later was elected as president by acclamation. Awards and speeches (Raymond Dick’s speech was an inspiring hoot!) were presented

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Sept. 28: Cache Creek Council meeting at 4:30 pm in the Village Office. Everyone welcome. Sept. 30: Karin Plato & Grant Simpson in Concert 7pm at Unitea Tea Room. There will be an admission charge. 100-210 Railway Ave Ashcroft 250.453.9345 Oct. 3: Cache Creek Sunflower Festival in the Cache Creek pool park from 10 am to 2 pm. Face painting, games, contests, Soap Box Derby, and Temporary Thrift Shop Fashion Show. Oct. 6: Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall, 401 Bancroft Street; 2 PM. All women of the United Church are welcome to join us as we plan for upcoming events - Inter-Church Bazaar and 2016 programs. A warm welcome awaits all. Oct. 8: Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors 80+ Luncheon at the Seniors’ Centre on Brink St. at 11:30 am. Oct. 10-12: Black Powder Shoot above Cache Creek landfill Thanksgiving weekend. Admission free, RV parking and camping available. Nov. 7: Cache Creek Indoor Market, 9am to 1pm in the Community Hall. Farmers and Fleas welcome. Call 4539587 for information. The Cache Creek Indoor Market is being held the first Saturday of the month over the winter, except for January.

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after a delicious sit down meal at the River Inn. A surprise “For the Love of the Game” trophy was presented to Maria Russell Martin! A big shoutout goes to the following local businesses for their generous donations - Interior Savings, People’s Drug Mart, Nature’s Gifts, Ashcroft Building Centre, Ashcroft Work Wear, Semlin Valley Golf Club, and Fields.

Ashcroft investigates dog park proposal by Wendy Coomber Ashcroft Council has instructed staff to review the proposal for a dog park with Public Works staff, the South Cariboo Minor Soccer Association and the Dog Control Officer, and to prepare a report for Council on their findings. The proposal made by the Dog Park Select Committee is to relocate the three small soccer fields from the northern part of the pool park to the opposite end which is located along Government St. Administrator Michelle Allen advised Council at the Sept. 14 meeting that there are a number of items that need to be considered including the cost to install a minimum of six foot fencing all along Government St. to reduce the possibility of soccer balls being kicked out of the park and into traffic. The soccer association should be consulted regarding the loss/relocation of the fields. There are additional concerns relating to the relocation of the soccer fields that would have to be investigated. She said staff also have concerns relating to parking and year around access that also require further investigation. Chair of the Select Committee, Coun. Barbara Roden added that the group was advised of another potential property above the River Inn. She said the committee has been disbanded but the Village could look into that property.

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Above: Raymond Dick and son, Dwight Dick flexing their muscles after placing First in the Fall Tournament . Below: Junior player, Connor Cave could not believe the winning shots his senior partner, John Farmer was making. “Amazing“ was all Connor could say. They placed third.

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Seniors back into the swing of things as Centre reopens The Seniors’ Centre opened up for the Fall in a lively manner on Sept. 8, with a good turnout for Carpet Bowling and cards, and continued into the next week in the same way. Unfortunately, we had to cancel Bingo on Sept. 12 as there would have been too much activity around the Arena! Volunteers were setting up for the Fall Fair, and several of our members were busy setting up for their presentation, not to mention the difficulty of parking in the area when a big event is happening. We hope to see everyone out when our regular order of things falls into place again! On Sept. 15 we had an exciting peek into Zumba when Karen Savage came and led us in a 15 minute presentation. It was an energizing and giggly time, so much so that we are hoping to arrange her return with the music, fun and laughter she brought us. We will let you know as soon as we can just when that might be. We had our first business meeting for the Fall on Sept. 17. All our regular reports were made and everyone was happy

is an event that comes around only once a year Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors for our group. Joyce West Admission is free for the Honorees, to say that we are carrying on but for everyone nicely, especially since sever- else we ask for $5 per person. al new members signed up dur- For that you will get soup, sanding the Fall Fair, one of whom wiches and cake and tea or cofhas attended our bowling and is fee, so it sounds a good deal! showing geat promise! Another matter was raised, The Senior Games in N. Van- and that is the closing of the cencouver was successful for us, ter for one day on Tuesday, Sept. but the number of competitors 29 because of a Carpet Bowling seemed to be somewhat low- Tournament on in Lillooet that er than previous years. Perhaps day. As our Carpet Bowlers will people thought it was too far out be attending, and that is a bowlof the way to attend. By the time ing afternoon here, there is no you read this, our first bingo for reason to keep it open! Regular the season will be behind us, and opening will resume on ThursI hope we had as good a turnout day, Oct. 1 for bowling and cards as we usually do. and perhaps something else! The important decision made There will be a flu clinic in at the business meeting was that Ashcroft on Nov. 5 from the luncheon for all our members 9am to 3pm, and in Cache aged 80 and over will be held on Creek on Nov. 6 from 9am Thursday, Oct. 8 at noon. Doors - 1:30pm. This is a good will be open at 11:30 am and we preventive step to take and will have a group photo taken at everyone is encouraged to 11:45 am, so it would be good make use of it. if all those honorees are present Have you ever heard for that. All our other members of a “mandala”? When are urged to come out and re- we were in the UK earlicognise our “oldies”! as this

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er this year we saw a young lady who was in her 20s and studying medicine. She was finding the intense pressure difficult and it had been recommended to her that she try to use this as a way of helping her to relax and steady herself. She worked away at constructing some beautiful creations and seemed to be happier for it. After we returned home, I saw many references to this same sort of theory in newspapers and on the radio, with very good reports on the results obtained by people who were somewhat nervous and/ or disturbed. After the meeting on Thursday, I introduced those who were present to the theory. I believe it is customary to draw your own Mandala but we had a thick book of patterns to use and help us to get start-

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Do more living and less surviving Do you feel like you are just surviving, or do you feel alive? I know that during difficult times in life sometimes it is just a matter of minute by minute survival and yet at other times, life is full, wonderful and you feel alive! It is said that when your mind and emotions are healthy, then your whole body is healthy. Life shouldn’t be about survival, it should be about living! One way to claw yourself out of survival mode and into living mode is to purposefully connect with other people. There are a lot of ways to do this; you can join a club, go to Church, meet a friend at a coffee shop or find a buddy to exercise with. In our communities there are an amazing amount of opportunities where you can connect with others of like mind, many of which are inexpensive or even free. This past summer I thoroughly enjoyed a free community event put on by the Desert Hills Triathlon Club and sponsored in full by Interior Saving Credit Union. You were probably there

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too! It was the Moonlight Movie event! Not only did 400 people come out to enjoy a movie on the big screen under that stars, but they also enjoyed games for kids, a fabulous concession and a pre-movie live concert sponsored by

WRAPS! Much conversation about this highlight event of the summer has ensued and we say, “Let’s do this more often! It was so wonderful and great to see so many enjoying a good family fun evening together!” I agree, we should do this more often, but even though we may not be able to pull off such a grand event more than once a year, we can do something similar in our own circles. Let’s live! This weekend, why not invite a few friends over, turn the lights down, blast your favourite music and dance, then follow that with some popcorn and a movie. I guarantee, if you do, you will be doing more than surviving, you’ll be LIVING!

ed, and lots of pens, pencil crayons and wax crayons. There are no limits to how you work - one medium or mixed media. There is no right or wrong way to work at them, there is no better or worse than anyone else - just a feeling of composure that creeps up on you as you work. For that feeling alone, this is something worth trying. Members are invited to come and try it out when they need some calming occupation and the tools are at hand any time the Centre is open. We hope that now the long hazy, crazy days of summer are gone - more or less! - that we are all happy to get back into a routine of meeting and greeting each other in a welcoming place, with a cup of tea or coffee in hand. See you at the Seniors Centre!

McLeod Cathy has delivered important support for your community, including: Improvements to Highway 97 and Lebourdais Avenue. New Horizons Seniors program for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #194 and the Clinton Seniors Association. Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Grant to upgrade the Clinton Memorial Hall.

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Ashcroft’s Terry Fox Run

September • Week 5 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are extra motivated to explore new opportunities this week, Aries. Bring along a trusted advisor who can steer you in the right direction if you have questions. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 It is very important to find balance, Taurus. Many activities are coming up, and you have to figure out a way to juggle them all. This will take some creativity. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, avoid overindulging this week. Even though it may seem like you can never get enough, over time something special may lose its spark. Practice moderation, instead. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, everything will work out the way it should if you keep a smile on your face this week and continue with the status quo. Soon you can shake things up. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may be compelled to get more involved in your community or a volunteer project this week. A desire to give something back propels your actions. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You have a soft spot for underdogs this week, Virgo. Anyone who seems to be struggling will have your attention, and you will offer to lend a hand. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week presents opportunities to help people or even animals in need. If ever there was a time to take up a cause, now is it. You have plenty of extra time to lend a hand. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may find yourself waking up extra early just to accomplish everything you need to get done. Try not to burn the candle at both ends for too long. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you will enjoy downtime much more after you complete an important task and feel a sense of accomplishment. Rest may still be a few days away, so be patient. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, things may be a little confusing of late, but you will find a clear path to get things done. Ask a friend or colleague to lend a helping hand if things get too hectic. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Relationships are very important this week, Aquarius. Nurture both the personal and professional relationships that you want to grow, and you will be happy you did. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, the earlier half of the week may be hectic, but things will return to an even keel as the days press on.

This year’s annual Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft drew an amazing 51 participants who raised $4,271 for cancer research. Both numbers are up from the declining trend of the past few years - in spite of the cool, wet weather on Sunday. The Terry Fox Foundation has raised close to $700 million for cancer research.

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For a cheap good time, try curling in Ashcroft

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by Wendy Coomber bonspiel and everyone is laughing and no longer get down on their knees can Probably the oldest continuous- cheering and “sweep!”... use a stick to push the rocks. It’s amazPublic Notification ly running association in the area, the Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a ing, she says, how accurate they are. Drilling and Rock Blasting Ashcroft Curling Club had its first bonspiel in two years because of low “We’ll keep going until the people game on the “Slough” in 1896 - one membership. who want to keep curling say they’ve Drilling and rock blasting will be taking year after The Journal began publish“All clubs are feeling the pinch,” had enough,” says Quesnel. If the club place at the Cache Creek Landfill Extension ing. says Quesnel. Even Kamloops. has to close, she think it is likely that it from September 21 to November 2, “They had people come from all “I don’t know why,” she says. “It’s a won’t open again. If membership drops 2015. There may be some limited traffic over to curl here,” says long-time curl- good game, a nice way to meet people.” to under 50 members, they don’t be restrictions along the Cornwall Forest er Janet Quesnel, “and our curling team Numbers declined in Ashcroft dur- able to financially support it any longer. Service Road during this time. Please went to other rinks, including Vancou- ing the war years, she says, but they The ice is in for the new curling sea- contact community@belkorp.com if you ver.” came back up when the war ended. son and the Annual General Meeting is have any questions. It was always the Scots against “Curling is very social for me,” says set for Sept. 30 at 7:30 pm in the Club. everybody else, she says. During Jones. “I’m getting exercise for two After the one Scots vs. Canucks bonspiel, they hours during the games, sweeping and AGM, regismade up rules like the Scots had to use skating. It’s a real workout.” tration nights brooms made of heather and couldn’t “I love being in the lounge watching will be anuse their own language on the ice. others play and talking about the plays nounced and 2015 TAX SALE “It was a running joke,” says Ques- to others in the lounge,” says Quesnel. they hope to In accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the nel. “We shake hands at the beginning of be curling by following properties will be sold for taxes by public auction on “It was something for the men in the game and shake hands at the end, Oct. 20. Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., in the Village of Clinton town to do,” she says. “The business- even if it’s your worst enemy. You’ve The Le- Council Chambers, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton, BC, unless men used to close up shop to go curling got to make the sport fun for you or it’s gion Provin- the delinquent property taxes owing plus interest are sooner paid. on the slough.” not worth doing.” cials will be Information regarding these properties or Tax Sale procedures may Women couldn’t curl unless invitBoth Quesnel and Jones say the held in Ash- be obtained at the Village Office prior to the Tax Sale. ed by the men, but it was expected that Club is always trying to attract new croft on Jan. Legal Description Location Upset Price they would provide all of the food for members. 28-31, and Lot 62, District Lot 1, Group 5, Lillooet Roll: 515-00141.000 $2,434.35 Land District, CLINTON TOWNSITE 305 McDonald Avenue the bonspiels. We’re losing our older players, says Mixed PlayPID: 002-116-421 Clinton, BC Curling was held outdoors for many Quesnel. And there aren’t any members downs for years. It started at the slough along younger than 50 years old. Curl BC will Evans Road and moved around a bit “We’d like to get young members,” be here in Joanne Molnar, Collector before the new covered rink opened in she says. “We used to have a lot of high February. 1956. school curlers.” Cariboo Country Quesnel started curling in Ashcroft It’s one of the cheapest as soon as she moved to town in 1988. sports to play, she says. “All Mobile Veterinary Services “I love it,” she says. “I like the it takes is a broom, a pair of people, the camraderie. You don’t have shoes and a slider.” to decide whether you want to be comShe says people who can petitive when you Pet food is popular topic these days. With a dizzying arstart. You’re competray of choices, it can be difficult for a pet owner to make roy an informed decision about which food is best for their ing against yourself.” animal. bernard “ben” joseph andré She says when she First, dogs and cats are very different creatures (just ask began curling here, the your cat if you don’t believe me). Cats are strict carnivores april 10 1945 september 17 2015 rink was running five and their systems are designed to break down and digest days a week with all Bernard Joseph André “Ben” meat proteins. Vegetable matter serves as an indigestible four sheets full. Roy, born April 10, 1945 in fibre. In a non-domesticated cat, the bones, internal orMcLennan, AB, passed away Last year, she says, gans and the ingested food of their prey serves to balance suddenly but peacefully on the other nutrients they require. The exception to this rule the Club had 70 memSeptember 17, 2015. He leaves are specially formulated vegetarian diets for cats, which bers, the majority of behind his heartbroken family: must be created so that the vegetable protein can be abhis loving wife of 40 years, whom are seniors and Michelle and Pam Judy, his children Jodie (Nikki), sorbed by the cat’s digestive system. Food for cats must have their own games Heidi, Erik, Hayley (Steve) www.cariboomobilevet.com also contain sufficient amounts of taurine, an essential on Tuesday afternoon. Fulton and the lights of his life, amino acid that cats cannot make on their own. his grandchildren Shelby and The seniors curl Domestic dogs are omnivores, like their owners, and may overlook the more important factors. Most of our pets Rylan. He is also survived by his for the pleasure of their systems are able absorb nutrients from both an- are creatures of leisure compared to their wild ancestors. brothers John (Margaret), Max, Paul (Mary), Pierre, Jim (Sylvia) imal and plant sources. Balanced diets for dogs should As a result, an excess of protein and fat can cause far curling and for the soand his sisters Monica O’Keeffe and Maggie (George) Burbidge; 31 nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law Ruth Hollis, Christine (Bill) have an appropriate ratio of protein, fats and carbohy- more long-term health issues than specific ingredients. If cial aspect, says QuesElliott, and Daune (Jim) Siegmann, and brother-in-law Barney drates. Growing puppies require more protein that adult your pet has an intolerance or allergy to a specific pronel. They have a very (Karen) Hollis. dogs and a good-quality puppy food provides a sufficient tein,such as beef or corn, than it is advisable, of course, to nice group. Ben is predeceased by his parents Leopold and Pascaline, his little amount to meet those needs. Large-breed puppy foods avoid that in your pet’s food. A balanced diet with a limitbrother Charlie and his sisters Jeanne, Theresa and Antoinette. “We have enough are developed so these puppies grow at an appropriate ed number of ingredients is generally a better choice than As the second youngest in a family of 14, he grew up in the seniors to keep the rate. Adding supplements to an already balanced diet can a pet food with a large variety of protein and fat sources French-Canadian community of Donnelly, AB. His family and a wide array of ingredients. club going,” says relocated to the BC Okanagan when he was 10 and in 1969, Ben actually do more harm than good. For most pets, one of the most important considerations moved to Cache Creek to manage the Husky Truck Stop, which he Cats or kittens that eat primarily dog food can develop president Hilda Jones, should be caloric content and quality of ingredients. Highlater bought. He and Judy married in 1975 and had four children. serious amino acid deficiencies and can suffer health is“but evening curling is Ben sold the Husky and went into business with his brotherer protein foods and those with high fat content often sues as a consequence of this imbalance. Canines that eat the issue.” in-law, Bill, operating the Cariboo Jade Shoppe, Cariboo Clear have too many calories for most pets. Excess protein is cat food are receiving an excess of protein and a lack of Water, Integra Tire Kamloops and Cache Creek Mini Storage. Jones has been stored as fat and can contribute to undesirable weight balance of other nutrients that they require. He served his community for 48 years in many roles including curling since moving Mayor, Alderman, Fire Chief & Captain; he was a key member in While many owners concern themselves with specific gain. Pet foods with different colours are designed to appeal to Ashcroft in 1992. numerous boards and committees. ingredients, such as grain-free, protein content, etc., they to owners. Animals are basically color-blind, so different His favourite hobbies included classic cars (’57 Chevys), She says she good snowmobiling, collecting 50s memorabilia, boating on Kamloops shades make no difference to your pet. These colours are hooked with jam can Lake, and driving his tractor, but most of all spending time with frequently achieved with edible food colourings. Artificial CARIBOO curling at Loon Lake’s his family. flavours, sugar and salt may also be added to increase the Compassionate COUNTRY Ben was a man of vision and integrity with a unique sense of PET CARE winter carnival one odor and palatability of the food. Lower quality pet diets Close to home humour. He had great passion in his beliefs, his goals and most MOBILE year “and we had a can be the equivalent of your pet living on pizza, potato importantly his family. He was a hard worker and a devoted citizen VETERINARY chips and ice cream. When this happens, pets may then blast!” whose impact will be greatly missed by his family, colleagues and community. turn their nose up when healthier choices are offered. SERVICES She was persuadIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ben’s name to the Pet snacks that resemble bacon, beef bones or crunchy Pam Barker, DVM ed to join the club in BC Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be left online treats with a soft filling often contain a lot of artificial Michelle Collett, RAHT Ashcroft “on bonat www.tvfh.ca. flavourings, gum and binding agents to retain their conspiel weekend.” She sistency and flavour. Better choices for both cats and dogs A service will be held on Saturday, September 26 dressed up as a sheep can be green beans or even a piece o their regular food. info@cariboomobilevet.com at 1:00pm at the Cache Creek Community Hall. www.CaribooMobileVet.com and “had a hoot.” For many pets, it is the attention from their owner that facebook.com/cariboomobilevet 250-644-PETS (7387) accompanies the food that is the best reward. “When you go to a

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... Past, Present & Beyond The Coward murder case - Pt. 2: Motive for murder The following story was written for the Caledon- Herald reported that the women had ia Courier newspaper in Fort St. James; I hope Gold- arrived at the hearing in the charge en Country readers find it of interest. of Chief Dunwoody, The murder, in September and “will be taken to 1915, of pre-emptor Jim CowKamloops to await ard near Fort St. James had initialtrial”. ly been blamed by the dead man’s The trial was to widow on a vengeful Indian. It was be held at the Fall not long, however, before the finAssize - a travelling ger of suspicion pointed clearly at court that tried mathe widow herself, Betty Coward, jor cases - which was who had told three different stories due to start in Clinabout events on the night, and - to ton in the first week a lesser extent - her daughter Rose. of October 1915. District Chief of Police Bill DunThis meant that Dunwoody had reached this conclusion, woody had only a The prisoner’s cell at the Vanderhoof Provincial Police buiulding, while investigating the murder site, month to build his built in 1914. It is unknown if Betty Coward was lodged there after GOLDEN COUNTRY when he heard a shout. Justice of case against Betty her arrest. Photo: Barbara Roden BARBARA RODEN the Peace Dave Hoy, who had acCoward, so he was companied Dunwoody to the CowThe case against Rose Dell was dropped, and soon on his way to ard cabin, had turned over a steel washtub. Under- southern California to learn more about her past. the girl - who had by then turned 18 - was acquitneath it was a .38 calibre revolver, fully loaded exHe turned up an amazing story. As far as any- ted. On Oct. 7, 1915 the jury returned a verdict of cept for one chamber. The bullet that had killed Jim one in Canada knew, Betty Dell - who was separat- guilty against Betty Coward, sentencing her to death; Coward had been fired from a .38 calibre revolver. ed from her first husband - had run a boarding house the first woman to be thus sentenced in the province. Dunwoody had Hoy replace the revolver; then the in San Francisco, where she had taken a liking to Jim Justice was swift in those days, and she was schedmen returned to Vanderhoof. Coward, one of her boarders. However, when Dun- uled to be executed at Kamloops on Dec. 23, 1915. Betty Coward approached Dunwoody the next woody tracked down Betty’s first husband, he told A paragraph in the Dec. 4, 1915 issue of the Herald day, and said that she and Rose were planning on re- the policeman that he and Betty had been living in noted that “The date set for the death by hanging of turning to the States. Could she, the widow asked, Forest City, Iowa when she had run off with Cow- Elizabeth Coward, who was convicted of murdering go to the cabin to collect a few personal belong- ard, the town marshal. The two had become friendly, her husband at Stuart Lake, is drawing close. Many ings? Dunwoody said yes, then gave instructions to and one day skipped town together, headed for San are wondering if this fair province is about to estabCst. Rupert Rayner to ride to the cabin without being Francisco. Dell had been more than happy when his lish a precedent by exacting the death penalty of a seen, hide himself, and keep an eye on the washtub. wife left him. “She’s a dangerous woman, and has a woman.” Rayner headed out of town on a bush trail, and once hell of a temper,” he told Dunwoody. “You mark my The paper turned up the heat the following week, at the cabin hid himself in a barn. when a leader on the front page noted that “One short words, she’ll commit murder one day.” Eventually a horse-drawn rig pulled up, and Betty Dunwoody headed to Forest City, where he un- week from next Thursday morning, at daybreak, in Coward and a neighbour got out. The two women covered the last link in the chain. Betty Dell had in- the city of Kamloops, province of British Columentered the cabin, and emerged a few minutes later sured Jim Coward’s life for a considerable sum of bia, in this twentieth century of Christian civilization, carrying some clothing. Betty asked the neighbour money, and had kept up the payments on the policy. the hangman’s noose will snuff out the life of Elizato take the clothes to the wagon, and as soon as the Armed with this information, Dunwoody returned to beth Coward, unless justice is tempered with mercy woman was out of sight hurried to the washtub and Canada. and the death penalty commuted. Are we about to turned it over. Apparently satisfied with what she Cst. Rayner and 12 witnesses had left Vanderhoof establish a horrible precedent by taking the life of a saw, she headed to the wagon. When they had gone, on the BX stagecoach on Oct. 2, bound for the Clin- woman, no matter how guilty she may be, and forRayner retrieved the revolver and rode back to Van- ton Assize. Dunwoody, fresh from his investigations ever stigmatize the name of our fair province? If so, derhoof, where he related his story to Dunwoody. in the States, arrived in Clinton shortly thereafter. may God pity our depravity!” A preliminary hearing was held in Vanderhoof When it came time for him to take the stand, his eviJustice may have been swift in those days, but it on Sept. 16, only a week after Coward’s death had dence was little short of a bombshell. Betty Coward’s was not without mercy. A mere 48 hours before she been reported, and a verdict of murder was brought defence was shattered, and Mr. Justice Denis Mur- was due to be hanged in Kamloops, Elizabeth Cowin against Betty Coward and her daughter Rose Dell, phy, who was trying the case, congratulated Dun- ard’s sentence was commuted to life in prison. who was charged as an accessory. The Prince George woody.

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Curran first in Nationals by Wendy Coomber “It was fun,” says Ashcroft Cadet Ian Curran, about coming in first in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet National Sailing Regatta in Kingston, Ont. last month. “It was nice to win.” This was Curran’s second try at the title. Two years ago he came in fifth. This year he had a new sailing partner and a little more experience. Cadets Curran of 347 Avenger RCSCC in Ashcroft and Casey Kent of 136 Amphion RCSCC in Nanaimo qualified for the national regatta in Kingston in April when

they won the National Qualifying Regatta in Victoria. Curran says conditions in Kingston ranged from no wind to lots. But the water was still warm. Curran and Kent competed with 24 other boats. He says the first thing he did when they crossed the finish line was to text his mom with the good news. “I don’t know if there’s a future for me in sailing,” he says. “I really hope so.” His advice to others: “Stick at it,” says Curran. “It’ll all be worth it in the end.”

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Above: Chris Linton, program manager for Historic Hat Creek Ranch, reads a short historical account of the 1868 fire in Barkerville. Top Right: HHCR’s annual Community Day brought local folk and critter folk together. Top Left: MLA Jackie Tegart helped cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the completion of the enhanced water system and fire suppression system at the Ranch. Cutting the ribbon are l-r: HHCR Director Stan Saari, Tegart, and HHCR Directors Monty Downs and Judy Genest.

Ranch celebrates new water system by Wendy Coomber On Sept. 16, 1868 the town of Barkerville was engulfed in flames. Chris Linton, program manager for Historic Hat Creek Ranch read the following from the Cariboo Sentinal: “In just one hour and twenty minutes from the first cry of fire, the last roof fell, and the destruction of the town of Barkerville was pronounced complete... the merciless element had turned the tenants of 120 houses roofless into the streets, and many with no more property than covered their persons.” The fire first appeared at 2:30 pm and by 4 pm, almost the entire town was burnt to the ground. While there was some discussion about how the fire started, a public meeting was held to discuss the lack of a fire brigade. MLA Jackie Tegart, along with members of the BC Heritage Branch, Friends of Historic Hat Creek Ranch and community members attended the simple ceremony on Sunday to acknowledge the completion of the historic site’s enhanced water system and its new fire suppression system.