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Ashcroft approves borrowing bylaw
by Wendy Coomber Ashcroft Council gave first three readings to Bylaw 803 at its Jan. 25 meeting. The bylaw authorizes the Village to borrow the estimated costs of constructing upgrades to the Ashcroft Water Treatment Plant. In this case, the estimated costs for the total project are $9,873,263 and the Village plans to borrow $4,128,739 for its share. Staff added “an exchange rate cushion of $1.2 million,” said treasurer Yoginder Bhalla. Council also appoved a motion to authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of documents required for an Alternative Approval Process once Bylaw 803 has been approved by the Inspector of Municipalities The bylaw and other documentation will be sent to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. Once the bylaw has received the Inspector’s approval the Alternate Approval Process can begin. “That seems straightforward,” commented Mayor Jack Jeyes. He said the $4,128,739 is the maximum amount of money that they can borrow. They could borrow less if they choose. The type of size of water treatment system chosen by the Village will affect how much it will cost the taxpayers, as will the type of building that houses it. The size of the system is determined by the current water usage, but the Village is hoping to lower that this summer through water restrictions. The Village’s project consultant, Urban Systems, has said Ashcroft has the second or third highest water consumption per capita in the country. Peter Coxswain, an engineer with Urban Systems, told a public meeting that much of the equipment for the new system will be coming from the US, raising the costs of the project. The Village plans to go to an Alternative Approval Process for the borrowing, the same method it used for borrowing money for the fire truck. If 10 per cent or more of the residents file their disapproval through the AAP, the Village will go to a public referendum. The AAP request has now gone in to the Inspector of Municipalities, and the Village is hoping to initiate the AAP for beginning of March.
A haggis night out The smell of haggis and mashed turnips at the Legion could only mean one thing - the annual Robbie Burns Supper. Attendance was up this year as people came out to toast the Bard, hear Lorne Bailey offer an Ode to a Haggis and celebrate all things Scottish.
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Jan. 20 at 8 pm police received a report that a traveller had lost her purse somewhere in Cache Creek. The Kelowna woman couldn’t say where she might have left it. Anyone finding it is asked to turn it in to the RCMP.
Moving out
Jan. 21 at 4:20 am police were called to a domestic disturbance at a residence in 16 Mile. There was no evidence of assault, athough the 26 year old woman asked for police assistance while she removed her belongings from the residence later that day.
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to a domistic disturbance near a residence just off Hwy 99 in the Hat Creek area after a 45 year old male confronted another family member, an intoxicated 46 year old male who was accused of harassing the first male’s wife in their home. There was some pushing and shoving.
Jan. 22 police received a report of an abandoned vehicle on Hwy 1 near the Basque Ranch. The vehicle had been stolen from OK Falls and the plates had been stolen in Abbotsford. Fingerprints were taken off the vehicle and plates. The woman who the plates were stolen from didn’t realize they were stolen until she was stopped at the border.
Another telephone scam
Jan. 22 police received a report of another telephone scam in the area. This one displayed the local RCMP phone number while the caller claimed to be either a police officer or a CRA employee. The call-
Stocking up
Jan. 22 at 1 pm police were asked to assist with an intoxicated man who had
fallen on the street by St. Albans Church. Ambulance attendants seized half a mickey of whisky and a case of beer from the 39 year old Clinton man. He was transported to RIH for an examination and then released, at which time he was arrested for breaching his parole conditions to not consume alcohol in public.
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Jan. 24 at 3:30 pm police attended a single vehicle accident on Cornwall Rd. The vehicle was found high centered and partially in the ditch. No one was in the car at the time. The Registered Owner, a 38 year old Cache Creek woman, was given a ticket for driving without due care and attention. Road conditions at the time were fine.
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Ashcroft’s new doctors, Dr. Amgad Zake and Dr. Debra Obu, begin on March 1.
Ashcroft gets more doctors by Wendy Coomber Ashcroft and area will be welcoming two new doctors, Dr. Amgad Zake and Dr. Debra Obu, to town. The two successfully completed their practice-ready assessment by the province earlier this month. Effective March 1, Dr. Obu and Dr. Zake will be joining Dr. Sarina Govindasamy and Dr. Tarang Peedikayil at the Dr. Sarina Govindasamy and Dr. Tarang Ashcroft Health CenPeedikayil when they arrived in 2013. tre. Any resident wishing to book an appointvices available in the local catchment may call the clinic at 250- ment area and identifying the gaps 453-9353. in those services; and working on Dr. Pedikayil will be leaving models of how the clinics and docthe clinic on Apr. 15. tors will support long term care in Ashcroft’s Wellness Health the area, including locum support. Action Coalition (WHAC) memDurksen says that instead of lober David Durksen says the work cal doctors recruiting their own loto improve local health care is on- cums, the Coalition would like to going. see a pool of locums that any clin“The outreach clinic (in Lil- ic in the catchment area could tap looet) was an incredible bnefit to into. the patients who accessed it,” he He says that WHAC memsays. “It allowed the new doctors to bers will be travelling to Princetcomplete the practice ready assess- on in February to help their local ment and to become oriented to the health care group with a second clinic and to the community.” assessment program. It was a visThe community bus took pa- it from the Princeton group almost tients to the Lillooet clinic once two years ago, facilitated by MLA a week from Ashcroft and Cache Jackie Tegart, that sparked the forCreek for eight weeks before mation of WHAC. Christmas and three weeks in JanuInterior Health issued a stateary. That service ceased once the ment to announce the doctors’ ardoctors completed their program. rival and to state that they, “in colSome weeks the bus had very laboration with the Village of low ridership, says Durksen, while Ashcroft and WHAC, will be supother weeks ridership was very porting the new physician group to high. It averaged out to around 10 be settled into the community and patients going to Lillooet every engage in discussions to determine week. Some patients preferred to what the model of health care will drive themselves to Lillooet. be to ensure a sustainable and con“It also provided a model for sinsistent service to the communother communities who find them- ity.” selves without a doctor,” he says. At this time, the Ashcroft Hos“It was never intended as a perma- pital and Health Centre Emergency nent fix.” Department will remain open The two project co-ordinators weekends, which is Friday at 6 pm hired at the urging of the Coalition to Monday at 8 am. The communto work on models of local health ity will be notified if any changes care delivery are putting togeth- are made to those operating hours. erreports about the medical ser-
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Landfill may be closing this summer by Wendy Coomber The Cache Creek Landfill may be closing this summer after all. Metro Vancouver has been sending out mixed messages lately regarding the Cache Creek Landfill, announcing that it would be sending more 50,000 tonnes more this year than it had originally planned while publically acknowleging that it was rethinking the idea of incinerators. Closure of the landfill was years ago set for mid-summer of this year, but that deadline was moved to December as the waste continued to flow from the Lower Mainland. Just after announcing that it looked like the landfill would be accepting waste until the end of the year, Cache Creek’s mayor says it looks like closure is once again scheduled for mid-summer. Mayor John Ranta said he was notified on Friday by Wastech that MV appeared unwilling to spend any money for the landfill in 2017 “and that to close the landfill by then we may need to stop accepting waste earlier to allow for landfill closure activities,” he said. “I don’t know if the decision is final at this point,” said Ranta. “There may be room for discussion with Metro Vancouver. Landfill closure is a certainty, but the Village and Belkorp want to have the landfill Extension ready to accept garbage before the Landfill closes. “What we’re hoping is that the Operating Certificate for the Extension is in place in a timely fashion,” he said. “If the Landfill closes and Extension is not in place, where will TNRD
put their garbage?” “We are definitely in a period of uncertainty,” he added. The Village of Ashcroft also deposits its municipal garbage at the Landfill. If the Extension is not ready before the Landfill closes, it will be up to the TNRD to find a place to take Ashcroft’s garbage.
Above: Scrambling for the puck, Holden Kinvig and Darius Kirkpatrick race to get their sticks on it. Below: Captain Noah Paulos raises his stick after tying up the score against 100 Mile.
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by Wendy Coomber Cache Creek is a little bit closer to the four lanes through town and beyond that was promised with then Premier Gordon Campbell announced the Cariboo Connector in 2004. The bridge at the north end of town was part of Phase I of the plan to “four lane” Hwy 97 from Cache Creek to Prince George. Phase 3 has been announced but the bridge still hasn’t been widened. But now it’s at least being looked at after several meetings between Council and Highways Minister Todd Stone. “Before we can undertake a project we need to plan it,” said Mayor John Ranta. “At our most recent meeting we agreed to embark on planning to 2 km north of town and include the Bonaparte Bridge.” Administrator Melany de Weerdt says an environmental engineer was in town last week to look at historical maps of the area as part of the planning.
The second annual Atoms tournament was a huge success! The teams all showed up ready to play and everyone had a great time! The Ashcroft Knights had a couple awesome games on Sunday with a big win against Williams Lake and a hard fought tie against 100 Mile House. They had the fans on their feet for both games! It was so good to see so many people out cheering on the home team! Congratulations to this year’s tournament winners - Kamloops Chill. A big thank you to the volunteers who worked hard to make this weekend a huge success for the players. Thank you to all of our generous local and corporate sponsors - your donations and support are greatly appreciated. Ashcroft Knights start the first round of playoffs next weekend against Chase. Diana Hoggard
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Bad habits come with strings attached At which century did we start referring to habits as good or bad? I’m guessing it was quite a while after Sir Walter Raleigh brought that foul weed back to London in 1578. Humankind has always been fascinated by mind-altering substances. Come to think of it, so have animals. We give our cats catnip and watch their dopey antics, but there are many well documented examples of animals finding their own natural sources of drugs. Just because it’s natural isn’t an excuse to abuse these things. But addiction seems to some easy for us - some more than others. My mother never apologized for her smoking, but used to tell me “We never knew it was bad for us.” This is the same woman who gave me years of good advice, some of which I still follow today. C’mon mom, you didn’t know because nobody told you? I’ll bet most of us know that a steady diet of alcohol is bad for us even if we hadn’t seen the label they slapped on the bottle that says: “Alcohol is bad for you.” She gave up a lifelong habit of Export A rollyour-owns reluctantly because my father had asthma. He’d had asthma since long before he met my mother, but it had gotten so bad that he’d been forced to quit smoking because one day he couldn’t inhale enough to light his cigarette. He had to quit, ergo she had to quit. I got to attend her “stop smoking” classes at the hospital because I was too young to leave at home alone. So why did I start smoking? Let’s just say, I fell into a bad crowd at university - student journalists who felt that they had a role model to live up to - fedora-wearing, swearing, hard drinking and smoking types. The fedora came and went quickly. I try to keep the swearing down to a gnashing of teeth while I’m in public. The smoking came and went over a period of 10 years before I finally stopped for good in 1987. So why even start a habit that you’ll be throwing money at even while you’re trying to quit? You don’t really ask that question until you’ve successfully kicked it, but that first cigarette, drink, roll of the dice - you name it - always seemed like a good idea at the time. There’s always an enabler close by when you take your first drag. And kicking something that all of your buddies are doing - that’s the hardest part of giving up a bad habit. But just as there are always those who will help an addict stay addicted, there are those who will help them stop. We just zoomed past another national Non-Smoking Week, but for those of you who gave up cigarettes - and any other bad habit - after New Years and are still struggling to stay away from it, I say “Good for you!” Keep it up and don’t look back.
A VERY OLD ANIMAL PEN sits abandoned at the Ashcroft Manor the demands on the resources outstripped what was being imported, and people found themselves going short of food and necessary goods, I wonder if they still felt they had to give at the cost of not looking after their own? Just put yourself in their place what if some family unknown to you arrived on your doorstep and asked for help when they walked in? In the name of Charity, and seeing the state they were in and hearing their story, wouldn’t you take them in? And when your resources were exhausted and more and more refugees were sitting in your house and garden, and your own family were on short rations because there wasn’t enough food, would you still feel as charitable? It is a very thorny question, and there are no straightforward answers that I can think of. Where do our responsibilities to our own stop? Where do our responsibilities to everyone else begin, and more - where do they end? What should their responsibilities have been before they felt forced to leave their homeland? We can bring them to Canada, of course, but that should only be with a contract that they will be willing to fit in to Canadian ways of life, and not bring their problems to our coun-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Refugee crisis causes so many questions Dear Editor There has been much discussion everywhere about the refugees and what is happening to them. We are all upset at what they have undergone and how desperate they are to escape such persecution, but how often do we consider the people and places they land on? Lesbos is the Greek Island where most of the people escaping on boats arrive. It has an area of 1,634 square K and a population of 86,436 (in 2011). At that time Vancouver had a population of 759,366 living in an area of 31,285 square K, roughly 30 times bigger and a population nine times bigger. Can you imagine what having so many people arriving on your doorstep in Lesbos needing food, clothing, accommodation and care in general would be like? To begin with, wouldn’t you want to help? Remember almost everything has to be brought from the mainland. When
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try, but at least try to become good Canadians with the skills and abilities they have, just as many of us and our forefathers did. Well, that’s my soapbox rant for this week! I hope it has not made anyone angry, but has brought home just how huge this problem is. I, for one, would not like to be a resident of Lesbos at this time in History, and I am very glad to be here in Ashcroft!
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by Wendy Coomber Everyone is familiar with the honeybee and whether we love them or are terrified of them, we can all agree that we need them. Email: sales@kcc.ca Phone: 250-374-6887 Traces of beeswax have been found in the middle Web: www.kcc.ca east that date back to 7000 BC. Egypt, China, Mesopotamia are just a few countries that have a long history of beekeeping. Production may have changed over the centuries, but the attraction is still the same: “I like the tranquility,” says Joe Lomond. “Being out by myself in the fresh air.” The honey is just the icing on the cake. NOTICE OF VILLAGE OF CLINTON Lomond and his wife, Marg, operate Ashcroft PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 534, 2016 Honey with their bees. What began nearly 40 years TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Section 94 of ago just out of interest - because it was different the Local Government Act, the Council of the Village has become a consuming fascination with common of Clinton will proceed to 3rd Reading of the “Village of Clinton Procedure Bylaw 534, 2016” at the February honeybee. 10th, 2016 Regular Meeting of Council. It began with two colonies in their backyard on The purpose of the Bylaw is to replace the existing Joe Lomond with a beehive at the Ashcroft Fall Fair. Brunswick Place in Ashcroft in 1979. “Village of Clinton Procedure Bylaw No. 499, 2012” with the proposed “Village of Clinton Procedure Bylaw It grew quickly to 500 colonies over the next No. 534, 2016”. work again for you rather than go some place wild.” few years as they bought more hives and moved to The proposed bylaw is as follows: He’s caught swarms with a dipnet and a sack, he’s cut Thompson River Estates. A bylaw to establish provisions to govern the away walls to retrieve them, taken them out of a chimney, out The early days were good and the bees were producing proceedings of Council, COTW, Commissions and all standing and select Committees of Council, as up to 40,000 pounds of honey. The only known enemies of of electrical boxes ... applicable. “He goes out in his shorts,” says Marg. bee-dom were the poisons that people carelessly applied to Time: 7:00 p.m. “It’s gotten now so that I work with no gloves,” says Joe. their lawns and gardens. They lost their first two colonies Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 “Living dangerously,” says Marg, shaking her head. that way. Location: Council Chambers, They import their Queens from countries with warmBut everything was fine until the early 1990s when they 1423 Cariboo Hwy, Clinton, B.C. lost 70 per cent of their bees - possibly to the varroa mite er climates so she can start laying her 1500 eggs per day to A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected which was just making itself known among honeybee col- populate a new generation of honeybees each year. between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at the Village The Lomonds extract most of their honey by hand, using onies. The mite has caused serious destruction among honeyof Clinton Municipal Office, 1423 Cariboo Highway, minimal equipment. It’s heavy lifting, says Marg. The supers bee colonies throughout North America. Clinton, B.C. “I would say there are very few totally healthy beehives weigh about 80 pounds each with the honey and wax inside. Tom Dall Corporate Officer “We have to let the bees escape the honey boxes,” says left,” says Joe. “They’re all infected with the varroa mite,” adds Marg. Joe, either through controlled escapes “or we have to blow them out or brush them off the frames - you don’t want to “We have to learn how to manage them.” “Until they find something that would just kill off the take them to the honey house with you.” They they remove the wax, spin mites naturally or without harming the bees they won’t be the honey out and then strain it. able to eradicate them,” says Joe. “Mankind is its own worst Then they bottle it. enemy. He’s the one that moves diseases and mites...” They send bees all over BC, “All over the country,” says Marg. says Marg. Last year they sold 150 “All over the countryside,” Joe agrees. nucs. A nuc is four frames of bees In the Spring, says Marg, “you may see a big truck goand two frames of brood with a ing down the highway with a big net on it. They have 400 new laying Queen. hives on it, moving them from the south back up to the Peace Prices Pricces in Ef Effect fect ect Jan 13- Feb 4, 2016 2 16 They’ve sold over 100 nucs so River. In the Fall they move them back down to the coast for far this year. winter because the winter is milder there.” At their annual field days, beeJoe says in the U.S., beekeepers move their hives from keepers learn how to put frames Pennsylvania, New York and along the eastern seaboard in together, put the wax in and how to the Fall. They go to Florida for two months where they make pick up a Queen by its wings and their splits - or “nucs” which are starter beehives - and make mark them. new Queens. Then they’re all hauled across the country to Ashcroft, Cache Creek, and California for almond pollination in February. After that they area have several small beekeepers go up the west coast to Oregon and Washington for soft fruit and about 50-60 in Kamloops. pollination (peaches and apples). In June they go across the Dakotas for summer honey crop, after which they head back to New York and Maine for buckwheat and a couple of other crops. Then by September it’s back to Florida. The South Cariboo Historical “And they move diseases wherever they go,” Museum Society, operators of the says Joe. CLINTON MUSEUM & VILLAGE The Lomonds use miticides in their hives to OF CLINTON ARCHIVES manage the mite population. extend an invitation to our “Beekeeping’s been good to us,” says Joe. ANNUAL They travel around the province, attending Buy 1 full metre or unit of selected GENERAL conventions and meeting other beekeepers. Every Spring they hold a field day at their house MEETING merchandise at Fabricland’s regular price for other beekeepers to share knowledge. 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VICTORIA REPORT Jackie Tegart
MLA, Fraser Nicola
Get ready for Rural Dividend B.C.’s rural communities have challenges that are far different, and you might say far greater, than the province’s large urban areas. More often than not, our small towns are driven by one or maybe two main industries – usually resource based. This puts those communities at the mercy of national and international influences, rising and falling with the demand for those resources. Fortunately, our government recognizes these challenges and the importance of our smaller towns and cities. In September, Premier Christy Clark announced the Rural Dividend, which will provide up to $75 million over the next three years to help transition the economies of rural communities with a population of 25,000 and under. The Rural Dividend will help small towns strengthen and diversify their local economies and will support them in building and implementing their own solutions, based on their community’s values and needs. Now is a good time for groups, organizations and residents of Ashcroft and Cache Creek to think about which projects they would like to propose. Think about innovative ideas that have the potential for the greatest impact on Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Communities will need to clearly state what the funds will be used for and demonstrate the need to be filled. The eligibility criteria and other program details are expected to be finalized in March, and the application process will be fully operational starting in 2016-17. The concept of the Rural Dividend was recommended by the province’s Rural Advisory Council, which is chaired by my colleague Donna Barnett, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin. The Rural Advisory Council was formed in March 2015 and is comprised of 14 other members from rural B.C., including Debra Arnott of Cache Creek. Debra is the general manager of Community Futures Sun Country and for the past decade has co-owned and operated a logging company with her husband. She has experience working with local government and has a passion for enhancing economic development in rural communities. I am excited about the possibilities the Rural Dividend can bring for Ashcroft and Cache Creek, and I encourage local groups to work together to receive our towns’ fair share and ensure a brighter future.
Reid, Leora Anne Leora Anne Reid passed away peacefully at her home in Ashcroft with her husband Robert by her side on Monday, January 19th, 2016. Leora was 76 years of age. At her request there will be no formal services held. Online condolences may be made at www.tvfh.ca
MLA Jackie Tegart (right) listens to Juanita Little talk about the HUB society. Tegart hosted a “tea” at UniTea on Saturday, inviting the public to come and speak with her. Tegart also heard from WHAC members Shirley Dobson and Shirley Holowchuk and about business development from CFDC. L-R: Joy Murrell, Deb Arnott and Lori Pilon, Tegart’s assistant.
NEWS—Update from School District No. 74 News from the Board of Education In spring of 2015 the Board engaged in a process of reviewing its Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan’s primary purpose is to assist the Board in its role of governing and student success and will be implemented over the next five years. The Board’s mission is to create a dynamic and supportive learning community that inspires each student to achieve their potential. To support this, the Board mapped out key elements for student success in Gold Trail: Graduation, Indigenous, Relationships/Engagement, Sustainability and Governance. Each element has its own vision statement and strategic goals. The Board’s vision statement for the Relationships/Engagement category is: We have a network of relationships that consistently demonstrate a commitment to working together. To build and maintain these relationships the Board recognizes that all parties play a part in supporting the Board to achieve its educational goals. One of the goals is that parents, caregivers and early learning providers are in place to support more than 75% of Gold Trail Kindergarten learners to be ready for Kindergarten. The life chances of a child are increased dramatically when students achieve their potential; doors open and through education the world becomes a better place. Another goal in this area is that a minimum of 25% of Gold Trail employees are of Indigenous ancestry. More than half of the students in the district are of Indigenous ancestry. The Board is working diligently and is committed to building a future that is filled with opportunity, success and accomplishment for students, staff and community.
News in Business: Facilities Update In May 2015 the Board recommended that the district proceed with the following disposal process for the Lillooet properties:
Request Ministerial approval to dispose of the former Riverview Elementary School; Continuing Education Centre; Cosmetology Centre; and, the Learning Resource Centre.
When the Ministerial approval has been received:
Advertise for a minimum 4 week period that the properties are available for sale
Establish a minimum bid amount based on market value
Make available any pertinent property documents to interested parties
If the request for bids is not successful, the property disposal process will be revisited by the Board.
The properties will be advertised until mid March, 2016.
News in Education: Education Outdoors Kumsheen Secondary School is providing an Education and Leadership Outdoors program for students in grade 11. The program is offered as a year-long program and embraces a personalized, hands-on format which allows for optimum student engagement. Students develop skills in responsibility, self-regulation and accountability through activity and experience. In a safe environment, students experience personal growth and develop communication, leadership and problem solving skills. By integrating outdoor experiences within their community, students build a sense of identity and belonging which aligns with the goals in the Enhancement Agreement and enriches student success. The program is a blend of indoor and outdoor education, satisfying the learning outcomes for grade 11 core subjects: English, Biology, Geography, BC First Nations 12, Math and elective courses such as Physical Education, Home Economics and Digital Media. Some of the outdoor experiences to date include a successful gold panning expedition in the Fraser River, scaling an indoor rock wall, an overnight hiking trip in Stein Valley, mountain biking, canoeing and winter camping. These activities offer a vast array of possibilities not available in the traditional brick and mortar learning environment.
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Stronger dog laws help protect the community
Jeff Clark’s first day of retirement began peacefully on Jan. 1, 2015, When he took his dog Charley for a leashed walk in their quiet neighbourhood in Peachland, B.C. The morning took a horrifying turn after they encountered two canines on the loose: buddy, a pit bull, and Jake, a Perro de Presa Canario — a pit bull type dog. Jake sniffed the 30-pound Lhasa Apso/ Wheaton cross and without any warning, he bit him on his side. Clark kicked Jake’s head to force him off, and as Charley lay on the ground whimpering, buddy attacked his face and neck and wouldn’t let go. Jeff pounded on buddy and screamed at him as a neighbour tried to pull him off. The men managed to release buddy’s powerful grip, and Clark covered his dog with his own body until he was able to rush him to a veterinarian. Tragically, Charley’s injuries were so severe he could not be saved.
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com A responsible owner who cared about public safety would have agreed to euthanize the killer dogs he’d failed to contain. Drew Panton did not do this. Instead, he legally fought to keep them alive at the emotional expense of the Clarks, and the financial expense of taxpayers. Judge Anne Wallace came to two different decisions on July 31 regarding their fate after reviewing testimony, case law and expert assessment. Buddy’s behaviour was attributed to anxiety and it was determined he was aggressive only while in the company of Jake. Panton could get Buddy back with conditions such as having to leash
and muzzle him in public, and ensure an enclosed backyard with a five-foot fence. This was an unsatisfactory provision given the fact pit bulls were bred for bloodsport and buddy had already acted on his genetic instincts. Pit bulls are also exceptionally athletic and many of them can easily escape enclosures much higher than five feet. Regardless, this was her ruling. Jake, on the other hand, was considered a “grave threat to other dogs” and her order for him was humane euthanization. Panton disagreed and appealed. He said a dog with no history of aggression should not be put down after one dog-
fight. His belief that a violent attack on a passive pet could be considered a dogfight is disturbing. The supreme court of British Columbia upheld the decision to euthanize Jake on Jan. 19, 2016. The regional district of Central Okanagan (RDCO) requested Panton pay for its legal costs as well as the impound fees, which totalled $22,216. Justice Geoff Barrow
discharging its obligations towards their safety. Panton wasn’t happy he couldn’t save his dog’s life, but he didn’t appear bothered taxpayers would be picking up the tab. “I may have lost the battle but I won the war against the regional district,” he told the press. “The supreme court has told them they don’t care what the bylaw says, they care what the
vocal minority has effectively bullied the majority of lawmakers, members of the media and the general public into allowing their desire to own bred-to-kill dogs take precedence over public safety. It’s not just victims that are negatively affected, it’s everyone. The extensive number of attacks takes a significant toll on taxpayers, the health-care system, animal control ser-
mandatory six-figure liability insurance for the owners of inherently dangerous dogs. The financial responsibilities of preventable dog attacks should never fall on the victims or taxpayers. Without BSL, it almost always does. Pit bull type dogs are not the only dangerous canines, but they are disproportionately responsible for the vast majority of killings, mutilations and
declined, saying they were costs the local government incurs on behalf of the citizens in
judge says. Somebody had to stop the regional district from empowering themselves.” The RDCO was right to try and protect the community from his canine killers. What truly needs to be stopped is irresponsible and entitled owners having a say in the fate of the vicious dogs they don’t control. Both Buddy and Jake should have been euthanized after their deadly attack. Owners of pit bull type dogs only make up one per cent of the population, yet this
vices, police staff, fire departments and emergency responders.
severe injuries. With an increase in unregulated backyard breeding and importation of them into Canada and the U.S., Attacks will continue to escalate and irresponsible owners will keep pushing their weight around. It’s important we don’t let them. For more information: www.nationalpitbullvictimawareness. org
February • Week 1 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A burst of optimism has you moving toward a new goal, Aries. This positive frame of mind can propel you to the finish line quickly, but make each decision carefully. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, new revelations may inspire you to make some long-desired changes. Write down all of your plans so you can see them on paper and weigh all of your priorities. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 An old friend you haven’t seen in a while may suddenly reappear in your life, Gemini. This person may take you on a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy the laughs. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect a change of circumstances at work, Cancer. This change may come by way of a transfer or a promotion, or it might be something less significant. Embrace it in any case.
Implementing breed specific legislation (BSL) for pit bull type dogs is more cost effective, saves lives and cuts down on the number of devastating assaults on humans and animals. Rather than a reactionary measure, its goal is to be preventative by implementing reasonable regulations to create a safer community. It would not necessarily mean a ban on pit bulls, but it should include a
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A close friend of yours may suggest a last-minute trip, and you just may be game for an adventure, Leo. Pack all of your essentials and do not think too much, or you might back out. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a financial windfall may seem like a great thing on the surface, but it doesn’t come without a price. Resolve to be responsible with your newfound largesse. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might feel nervous at the prospect of a big change at your job, but you are totally ready for the change and some new responsibilities.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some recent nerves and stress may come to an end this week. You feel focused right now and have your eye on the prize, and relief is on the way. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect some welcome developments in your romantic life. This may be the week you meet someone new. If you’re involved, expect your romantic energy to grow. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re ready to spread your ideas and plans to others, but the public just may not be open to what you have to share at this time. Don’t force the issue at present; give it a few days. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Sacrifices will be well worth the effort this week, Aquarius. Keep in mind that these sacrifices are temporary and not that disruptive. The reward awaits. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, success at work paints you in a new light with your colleagues. You may finally receive the recognition you deserve.
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Taking care of yourself and your property
Fire Smart Open House
In light of the increasing number and size of recent wildfires in BC, the Village of Clinton is looking at a proactive approach to reducing the threat of wildfires affecting properties in and around Clinton. The Village of Clinton, the BC government with support from West Fraser Mills are introducing the ‘Fire Smart’ program to the Clinton Fire boundary area. A public meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Clinton Memor-
ial Hall to introduce the program. All residents of the area are encouraged to take advantage of this event to learn how to protect their properties. There will be information for urban residents as well as for acreage owners on reducing the wildfire threat on forested areas of
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their properties. Participation in the program has the potential to reduce insurance costs in the future. Refreshments will be served.
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censed self-defence instructor and black belts in karate and Jiu-Jitsu. The course covers theory on risk awareness, personal weapons and proper stance, techniques and defences, apply realistic self-defence techniques on a padded aggressor (RCMP member) and some more techniques for last years’ participants. The minimum age is 13. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Catherine Clinckemaillie 250 459-7772 or email: skookumhorse@gmail.com
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Region District Outdoor There will be a self-de3 Guide Sportsmen fence course Outfitters Association specifically for women on Sun- Volunteer Appreciation The Spirit of Clinton day, Feb. 7 from Are you missing 1-6 pm at the Committee will be hostgoing to the Farm- David Stoddart ing the Volunteer Appreciaer’s Market? Well, just School gym. tion Reception on Saturday, to tide you over there The course Feb. 13. The 2015 Clinton in Spences Bridge Zion United Church Services will be a Deluxe Win- will be led by Citizen of the Year will be Jan 31: Lay Leaders; Shirley Dobson & Phylis Gray. ter Market at Clemes Valerie Prociuk named at this event so mark Feb 7: Lay Leader; Reta Robertson Mavourneen Var- Hall on Saturday from Kam- your calendar and plan to atFeb 14: Lay Leader; Martha Ashbough T:2.81” and Sunday Feb. 27 loops, a li- tend. coe-Ryan Feb 28: Rev. Ivy Thomas - Holy Communion and 28, from 10 to 2. Feb 2: The monthly UCW meeting will be held at 2:30 Crafts, art, baking and pm in Zion United Church Hall. 70th Bean Supper being second hand treasplanned. A warm and friendly welcome awaits all. ures! To book your The days are getting longer! If Feb 2: Alzheimer Society of BC - Understanding Deyou’re still feeling cabin fever, the table, (only $5) call Terri at 250mentia workshop 1:00-4:00 pm at the Ashcroft HUB, 711 STORY Spences Bridge Community Club 458-2513. Hill St. Call Tara Hildebrand 1-800-886-6946 to register. NO. 6 Zumba continues on Friday has plenty of events to get you out Feb 6: Seedy Saturday at the Cache Creek Community mornings at 10 in Clemes Hall and about. Hall, 9 am to 2 pm. Admission free. Firstly, Bridging to Literacy is – it’s a great way to dance off the Feb. 9: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Zion United hosting events throughout the re- winter blues and pounds! We are Church Hall, 401 Bancroft Street; 5-7 PM. Meal by donation. gion to celebrate literacy week. so very lucky to have Karen SavFeb. 9: Cache Creek Council Meeting - 7:00 pm in the The theme is “Let’s Play togeth- age come to town to offer this fun Village Office, everyone welcome. er!” On Thursday, Cache Creek Li- exercise. You can pay in advance Feb. 10: Ash Wednesday Service; 7 PM at Zion United brary is hosting a puppet show at for four sessions, or a single drop It’s a good read. When crumpled and stuffed in Church, 401 Bancroft Street. All are welcome to this first 5:30, and at Ashcroft Library there in fee. your jacket, it’s a good insulator. That’s what day of Lent service. A reminder that the SBCC Tech is a games and story night on FriBethany had to do when she lived on the streets. Feb. 12: Movie Night at Zion United Church Hall; 7 PM. day at 5:30. Finishing off the week lending library has many items to Showing 90 Minutes in Heaven (based on a true story). is a free public skate in Ashcroft lend out, from laptops and projectFREE admission, refreshments by donation. from 2:15-3:45. Snacks are avail- ors to cameras. Check out is at the Feb 14: Zion United’s annual Congregational Meeting able at all events as well as a draw Post Office. Thanks Paulet for tak(during morning worship); 10:50 AM. for great prizes, with a grand prize ing care of the borrowing! This toque. It helped Bethany March 1: Alzheimer Society of BC - Understanding Defind a better life. Buy yours at Our regular meeting is held on draw on Saturday. mentia workshop 1:00-4:00 pm at the Ashcroft HUB, 711 RaisingtheRoof.org or donate $5 Hill St. Call Tara Hildebrand 1-800-886-6946 to register. Poetry night on Jan. 28 – this is the second Wednesday of every by texting TOQUE to 45678. Help just the beginning for a performing month. 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ier last Saturday, I have to say thank you to all our players who come with the exact money for their cards, especially when they have change instead of notes! There is some working out that has to be done with the money to get the various amounts sorted out for the games, the float, the supplies (like hydro!) etc. and every little bit of time and coin makes a difference. Our very busy lady, Kathy, is
scription of the progress of WHAC, how it is working and what has so far been achieved (fingers crossed!). There is a Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors long way to go, but now there are the beJoyce West ginnings of progress on the horizon and, as you will read in their article in The Here we are more than halfway Journal, things are beginthrough January, and it feels as if Christ- ning to look up, with the two mas and New Year were so long ago - new doctors starting here on never mind my December report! Any- March 1. We had a question way, I hope you are all over the celebra- and answer session aftertions and are anxious to get into 2016. wards and were glad to be Clinton Seniors Association The Centre has been open for two weeks able to get answers as far as now and our members have been out to is possible. Where bureauZee Chevalier take part in all areas of our programs. cracy is concerned, we are On Jan. 21, we held our first busi- lucky to have such a tactful A bell is no bell ‘til you ring it, ness meeting of 2016 and an interest- person working for us! A song is no song ‘til you sing it, ing one it was, too. We had an “alert noThe various activities And love in your heart tice” from Gordon Berdan about a letter have been going ahead, with Wasn’t put there to stay which many of us may already have re- five tables out for Bridge (inLove isn’t love ceived, telling us that we may be eligible cluding 12 men!) on Mon‘Til you give it away. for tax rebates because of some disabil- days, 12 or more for Carpet - Oscar Hammerstein, Sound of Music, ity. What is not mentioned in the letter is Bowling, and the usual live- “You Are Sixteen (Reprise)” that there is a cost to this of a percentage ly crowd out for card games. February is Heart Month. Stay heart healthy. of what is gained, whereas you can pick We even had visits from Vic- The premature onset of heart disease can be preup the same form from Gordon, get it tor and Gail Koop before vented by managing risk. Reduce your risk of filled in and send it off for no other cost. It they left, and it was great to heart disease. Your best defense? seems there are always some new scams see them again. Good luck * be physically active being thought of, to separate us from our in your new home! On Sat* be smoke-free money! urdays we had 18 and 20 * limit alcohol intake We also had a most informative de- players for Bingo. As cash* know and control your blood pressure and cholesterol level * manage stress in a healthy way In partnership with * eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy Thompson Rivers University and School District #73, weight. Show your heart you love it by giving School District #74 (Gold Trail) is offering: it the food it needs: lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; lean meat and alternatives such as beans, lentils and fibre; fish at least twice a week * limit salt, sugar and saturated fats ( (found WHEN: August 2016-January 2017 mainly in animal fats, some meats, dairy prodWHERE: School District No. 74 ucts such as whole milk, cream, ice cream, butMobile Welding Unit: Location TBD ter and some cheese); avoid trans fats (found ALL APPLICANTS WELCOME mainly in fried foods and store bought baking)
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also a great help delivering things like cards and prizes around the room, always with a smile. Thank you all! The photographs for 2015 are due to be taken down and put into our archives, to make room for the new ones for 2016, so I’m hoping anyone who has any new pictures will get them to us. If anyone would like any of the existing ones, just ask!
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) LILLOOET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR OFFERS School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) intends to sell the following properties in Lillooet: 1. Former Riverview Elementary, located at 211 Hill Crest Drive in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned P-3 (school) is approximately 2 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. 2. Former Continuing Education Centre (Board office), located at 538 Main Street in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned C-2 (local commercial) is approximately 0.20 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. 3. Former Cosmetology Centre, located at 472 Main Street in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned C-2 (local commercial) is part of approximately 0.96 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. 4. Former Learning Resource Centre, located at #76 – 5th Avenue in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned C-2 (local commercial) is part of approximately 0.96 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. The full information package will be available electronically or by mail by contacting the Finance Manager. Packages are also available for pick up from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday at the School District Office, 400 Hollis Road Ashcroft, BC. Enquiries and Offers: Mr. Steven Aie, Finance Manager Telephone: (250) 453-9151 Ext 221 or 1-855-453-9101 Email: saie@sd74.bc.ca Interested parties are asked to submit offers on or before March 11, 2016 although offers received after that date may be considered.
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If you have diabetes it is important to keep your blood glucose (sugar) levels in a healthy range. If you have been prescribed a heart medication and are unsure how best to take it, your pharmacist can advise you how to take it properly. Consider donating to the Heart and Stroke Foundation to help fund research that saves lives. RN Colleen Thom will be at the Clinton Seniors Centre, 217 Smith Ave., on Thursday, Feb. 11. To discuss your foot care needs or to book an appointment call her at 250-819-1632. Seniors will meet for lunch Feb. 4, location to be determined. Daffodil Tea will be March 9 at the Clinton Memorial Hall. Next regular General Meeting is Feb. 18 at the Clinton Seniors Centre following noon lunch. Come and join us! Annual membership fee is $15. Happy Birthday to Catherine Marcoux Feb. 16, Ann Trembath Feb. 21 and Isabel Haining Feb. 27. “The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been.” - Madeleine L’Engle
Dementia workshops offered at the HUB
A diagnosis of dementia affects an entire family. And more and more Ashcroft families are being affected. Already, one in 11 Canadians over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and the incidence is growing. That’s why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering two free education sessions locally for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. “Caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the journey with dementia,” says Tara Hildebrand, regional Provincial Coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Ashcroft and the Central Interior. Understanding Dementia, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, will provide basic information about dementia and the impact the disease has on the individual, caregivers and families. Participants will explore how dementia affects the brain, and how it can change behaviours. Caregivers who attend that afternoon can then attend the Understanding Communication workshop on Tuesday, March 1. They will gain an understanding of how communication is affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They will also have the opportunity to explore effective ways of facilitating communication and providing support to the person with dementia. Both workshops run from 1-4 p.m. at Ashcroft HUB (formerly Ashcroft Elementary), 711 Hill St. Pre-registration is required, by contacting Tara Hildebrand at 1-800-886-6946 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org . More dementia resources are available at www.alzheimerbc.org.
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Thursday, January 28 , 2016 The Journal
Golden Country presents
... Past, Present & Beyond Only one man came back - Pt. 2: Death at Trembleur Lake In early June 1930, three German men - Herman The grave, which had been carePeters, Max Westphal, and Karl Fredericks - head- fully camouflaged with stones and ed north into the bush from pieces of wood, was unFort St. James. A short time covered, and revealed later one of the trio came back the very badly decomsouth, a boatload of proviposed bodies of two sions with him. He said he men, both of whom had was ill, and was going to seek sustained horrific injurmedical treatment. ies. The bodies were exThe Indians of the Tachie humed and, with conReserve who heard this story siderable difficulty, thought little of it, although taken to Vanderhoof, they did wonder why the man where an autopsy was hadn’t left the provisions with performed. his companions. When nothOn Nov. 13, 1930 ing more was heard from the The Prince George Cit- Ferrier’s store at Tachie Reserve, where Karl Fredericks purchased GOLDEN COUNTRY remaining men, the matter izen reported the find- items before disappearing from the region. BARBARA RODEN was reported to the Provincial ings. “As four months Fort St. James, or Vanderhoof. Police in Vanderhoof, who have elapsed since the He was brought back to Prince George, and durdespatched Const. Jennings to crimes were committed the murderer has a the shores of Trembleur Lake, where the men had good start on his pursuers, but the police department ing the journey his story changed. Now he claimed made camp. No trace of them was found. has a long arm, and the fact the trail has been cold for that he did know the other two, and that while they Jennings returned to Vanderhoof, where he pon- four months does not mean the murderer will not be were camped by Trembleur Lake there had been an argument, during which Westphal and Fredericks dered the situation. The men had gone missing in brought to justice.” June, and it was now early November, with no word The autopsy was conducted by Dr. H.S. Trefry of told Peters they wanted to end the journey. Peters - who according to Fredericks had a viheard of them in that time. Jennings did not yet know Prince George, and revealed that the head of one man what he was investigating, but winter was fast ap- had been beaten to a pulp. The head of the other man cious temper - told the other two he would kill them proaching, with the promise of snowfall that would had also been badly beaten, and had been severed if they turned back. Fredericks claimed he had killed obliterate any evidence. It was clear that if no clues from the body; a process that must have taken some Peters in self-defence, and had returned to the camp were found soon, the mystery might forever remain time. The men were lightly clad and were not wear- some hours later to find Westphal dead, apparently unsolved. ing shoes, indicating either that they had been killed killed by Peters earlier in the day. Fredericks was placed in a police line-up and It was then that the police got a break. An Indian while they slept, or that the murderer had removed named Alex Prince arrived in Vanderhoof on Nov. 8 any clothing that might have identifying marks. One identified as the man who had come out of the bush to say that he had discovered the remains of a small man had a bullet wound to the head; the other body alone. The German asked for paper and a pen, and proceeded to write a lengthy account in his native campsite near the lake, which had escaped detection showed no sign of a bullet wound. during the earlier search. However, a cigarette lighter found on one of the language of what had transpired. A preliminary hearing in December 1930 saw the Jennings headed north once more, and began to bodies was identified as having belonged to Max search the site. At first it appeared that it would pro- Westphal; a fellow countryman testified that he had evidence presented. Fredericks asked to be taken to vide as little information as the other camp; but as he seen Westphal with it in Prince Rupert. The other the scene of the crime; that the court secure the serinvestigated he struck a large stone with a stick he body had on it a slip of paper with the name Herman vices of an expert on ammunition and rifles, and subwas carrying. The stone was dislodged, and under- Peters on it. This left Karl Fredericks as the man who mit a report on the way in which the two men had neath it Jennings could see what looked like a piece had come out of the bush and disappeared to the east, been shot; and that the character of Herman Peters be of fabric. He began digging around the area, and it and the police immediately set about finding him, as entered into the record. At the end of the hearing, Fredericks was charged was not long before he uncovered human remains. soon as the Coroner’s jury found that the men had with the murder of Westphal and Peters. The case was Jennings immediately secured the site and hur- been murdered by “person or persons unknown”. ried back to Vanderhoof for the coroner, Dr. Stone. Inquiries showed that Karl Fredericks had not scheduled to be heard at the Spring Assize in Prince They were back at the campsite on Nov. 15, although gone far. He was found to be working at a farm in George, with the Citizen noting that “the greatest inalmost every trace that it had once been a campsite Moon Lake, Alberta, and was promptly arrested, al- terest” was being taken in the matter. To be continued had been removed; only the keen eyes of Prince had though he maintained that he had never met Westspotted the signs that someone had made camp there. phal or Peters and had never been to Trembleur Lake,
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