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Tegart acclaimed as Liberal nominee BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart with Transportation Minister Todd Stone.
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Jackie Tegart, MLA in the riding of Fraser-Nicola, is the first Liberal nominee to be elected as the Party candidate for the upcoming provincial election, which will take place on May 9, 2017. Tegart was acclaimed as the party’s choice in Fraser-Nicola at the candidate selection meeting held in Cache Creek on Saturday, May 7. “I totally enjoy this job,” says Tegart. “I know we’re going to have the strongest team putting out the best message to make B.C. the best place on Earth.” She’s also happy to have such an early nomination, so she can “continue to do the good work the party has been doing”. She says that the B.C. Liberal party is on a “path to success”, despite the NDP labelling them as “heartless”. “Those who are most vulnerable are very important to us.” She cited several success stories in the area during her time as MLA, including doctor recruitment, the new paramedicine program, and work on area roads. “We’re working hard for the people in our riding.” She notes that she has been in every community in the riding, meeting annually with every council and regional district, as well as First Nations, and has held “Coffee with Jackie” sessions. “I don’t wait for people to come to me; I like to go into the community.” She acknowledges that there are a number of issues out there that are not easy to solve,
particularly regarding biosolids. “We’re determined to take a look at biosolids and the science around them and respond in an appropriate way,” she says, noting that a science panel is currently analyzing the issue and that a report is expected in July. “We appreciate people who are passionate about an issue; it means it’s time for us to take a look in response. “Botanie Valley is a contentious issue. The file is very active, and we’re working on it, as well as working with the community and First Nations to look for a solution.” Tegart says she does presentations at schools, where she talks about the most important issues students will face in their lifetimes. “I talk about where I came from, and how I got where I am. I talk about ways they can get involved—by volunteering, or being on student council—and then tell students that what I do is just a different level of service to the community. It’s about building relationships, and how all the things that you do build who you are.” Transportation Minister Todd Stone was at the candidate selection meeting, and said that Tegart is “truly authentic. If she says she’ll do something she’ll do it, or die trying. “One of the best things about getting into politics is making new friendships, and I enjoy working with Jackie. As caucus chair she’s practically in cabinet, and has the ear of the Premier and cabinet ministers. “It’s one reason she’s accomplished more See NASTY ELECTION on p. 2
Student artwork highlighted in upcoming show
BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Students at Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft have produced some superb artwork throughout the year; and community members will have an opportunity to view many of the pieces at the “Showcase of Student Work”, which runs from May 19 to 25. Teacher Brent Close says that this year’s showcase will be a little different from previous years, as it will include work by elementary and middle school students as well as high schoolers. “It will be school-wide, and hopefully will have more of a community feel to it.” Close says there are some very strong young artists currently in grades
eight and nine, and that there will be a wide variety of media on display. “There’ll be 2-D formats such as drawing, painting, and etching, and 3-D formats like found object sculptures, clay, and carving.” Print-making was, he said, very popular with several students, as was working with clay, although he admits that there was no middle ground there: “Students either loved it or hated it.” He says that changes to the school’s schedule after it became a K–12 facility have worked in art’s favour. “Almost all the electives are in the afternoon, and we’ve gone from a semester to trimester system,” he explains. “Instead of having art for one hour a day for half a year, students have art for two hours
a day for a third of a year.” It means that much more can be accomplished in each class, which benefits the students. Close is looking forward to the show, which starts at DSCS on Thursday, May 19 and runs from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.; it will be open during school hours from May 20 to 25. “It’s a chance for the students to showcase their work and for the public to see what they’re doing,” he says, noting that three students had artwork on display at the Ashcroft Art Club show in April. Several of the artists will be there on opening night to talk about their work. “We’d love to have the community come out,” says Close, “whether or not they have children or grandchildren at the school.”
An acrylic painting by Ali Onstine will be one of the works on display at the art show. For more student artwork, see p. 10.
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Stiffer fines for distracted driving
As of June 1, fines for distracted driving will increase sharply, as the province moves to crack down on drivers who check and use their cellphones, GPS units, and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. A first fine for distracted driving will increase from $167 to $368, and drivers will be assessed with four penalty points, incurring an additional $175 charge. The combination of fine and points will increase the cost to $888 for a second offence within a year of the first, and will also trigger an automatic review by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, which could result in a three–to12 month driving prohibition. The move comes in the wake of public consultations, in which 90 per cent of respondents said they favoured stronger distracted driving penalties to
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make the province’s roads safer. Distracted driving is also now classified as a “high risk” driving offence, making it equivalent to excessive speeding. In 2014, distracted and inattentive driving were a contributing factor in killing 66 people, and seriously injuring 630 more, on B.C. roads; tragedies which could all have been averted had drivers put aside their electronic devices and concentrated on driving. “Some people are still not getting the message,” says Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation. “We will not tolerate distracted driving on our roads.”
Driver error
On May 3 at 4:00 p.m., police were called to a car crash at the junction of Hwy. 97 and Arrowstone Forest Service Road near Cache Creek. A driver from Delta caused the crash when he crossed the centre line of the highway and struck another vehicle. The driver and a passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were taken by ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital; the other driver was unharmed.
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More driver error
On May 4 at 9:00 p.m., police were called to a rollover crash in the 1000 block of Hwy. 97C. A Prince George driver sustained minor cuts after he went a little off the road, panicked, and slammed on the brakes, causing him to roll over and land in the ditch.
Yet more driver error
On May 5 at 11:00 p.m., police were called to a spot near the Semlin Ranch on Hwy. 1 east of Cache Creek. A Kamloops resident who was travelling eastbound saw a westbound vehicle drifting into his lane, forcing him into the ditch. The vehicle was badly damaged, and had to be towed from a farmer’s field the next day, but the driver was not injured. He was unable to provide any details about the car that caused the accident; anyone who has any information is asked to call the Ashcroft RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Better safe than sorry
On May 8 at 5:30 p.m., police received a report of two males with a handgun in the Cache Creek Recreational Park on Valleyview Drive. The men were reported to be pointing the See DOGS RUNNING LOOSE on p. 10
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than Harry did,” Stone continued, referring to Harry Lali, who represented the riding for four terms as an NDP MLA and cabinet minister. Lali announced last week that he is running for the NDP nomination in Fraser-Nicola, and Tegart admits he would be a challenge. “Polling indicates he has name recognition, and knows how to get the press,” she says. “But it’s easy to sit across the aisle and be negative. “We have a fight ahead of us,” continues Tegart, and Stone agrees. “The next election is going to be one of the nastiest we’ve seen,” he says. “It’s going to be very personal and very negative. Jackie Tegart has your back in Victoria. She’s a great woman getting great things done for your constituency.”
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Child Care certificate program BARBARA RODEN The Journal
A partnership between Make Children First (MCF), Vancouver Community College (VCC), and School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) will allow local high school students and adults to participate in VCC’s nine-month, full-time Early Child Care Education (ECCE) certificate program. Those who successfully complete the program will have the training necessary to obtain the Early Childhood Educator Certificate to Practice, and will be qualified to work as educators in licensed child care settings with children aged three to five. “We’ve had parents and caregivers express a need for childcare in Clinton, Cache Creek, and Ashcroft,” says MCF coordinator Deanna Horsting. “Right now there’s only one licensed child care facility in the area. “We tried to address that need by getting a daycare going, but we couldn’t get people with the ECCE certification. We decided the only way we could support families was to try to get people trained.” Horsting says that MCF approached different institutions, and that VCC was the best fit. SD 74 offered free space at Cache Creek Elementary (CCES) for the course, and helped to coordinate everything. “It fits in with the district’s move towards more trades and vocational training,” notes Horsting. The course will run from Sep-
tember 2016 to June 2017, five days a week, with students able to do their practicum work locally as well. The school district will fund five students in Grades 11 and 12 who want to take the program, and a maximum of 20 students can be accommodated. Horsting says they need a minimum of 11 students to ensure the program goes ahead, and admits they’re not quite there. “Right now we have 10 students,” she says, noting that applications are due in by May 15. However, she adds that if anyone approaches them before the deadline to express an interest, she’s sure they can be accommodated. Adult applicants need to have their Grade 12 graduation. The ECCE program courses will be dual credit courses for students in Grades 11 and 12, who will also get assistance with their regular courses so they can complete the necessary graduation requirements. For VCC, the Gold Trail partnership may become a model for future outreach programming which will bring accessible education to populations in remote and rural areas of B.C. It will also support local youth—and adults—in attaining vocational training and finding jobs in their communities. Horsting notes that SD 74 is prepared to work with both adult and school-aged students to obtain funding assistance to cover the cost of the program. For more information contact District Careers and Transitions Coordinator Karen Miller at kmiller@sd74.bc.ca.
Barbara Andrews (centre), Bishop of the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior, with Angus Muir and Martina Duncan.
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Another step on the journey to priesthood BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Two Ashcroft residents have reached a milestone on their journey toward becoming Anglican priests. Martina Duncan and Angus Muir were ordained as transitional deacons at a service at St. Alban’s Anglican Church on April 25. They have both been working toward the ordination for several years, and Duncan sees it as a culmination of many years of work. “The congregation affirms you, and says you are someone they would like to see move to the priesthood.” She also sees it as confirmation that her journey, which began in 2005, has been a call from God. “I’m going in the direction I should be.” Muir says he has been involved with the
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student Kaylee Kennedy was presented with a certificate and cheque for $100 from the Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon Command, for her award-winning entry in the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day poster contest. In 2015 more than 7,000 entries were received from students across B.C. and the Yukon, in colour, black-and-white, and literature categories. Kaylee’s black-and-white poster won first place in Ashcroft and then Kamloops, and was third provincially out of more than 2,000 entries in the category. It’s the first time a local student has placed so highly in the contest. Kaylee is pictured with Glen Joss, Poppy Chair of RCL Branch #113 in Ashcroft.
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Minimum wage to increase in September BARBARA RODEN
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM: On May 6, nine-year-old Ashcroft
Anglican church for some 22 years, but was not involved at all before that. “My wife introduced me, and I found a home.” His journey toward ordination began in 2000, and sees it as opening up more avenues for him to share the knowledge and love of God with others. “For people to come to know God, and examine their spirituality, is great.” Duncan and Muir already play a very active role within the church locally: they conduct services, do home visits, provide outreach and counselling in the community, and hold Bible study groups and a monthly service for the residents of Jackson House at the Ashcroft Hospital. Starting later this month, however, Duncan will be ministering in a very dif-
As of April 1, 2016 British Columbia had the lowest minimum wage in the country. Perhaps stung by criticism of this fact in light of the province’s strong economy, the provincial government announced last week that the minimum wage will be increasing by 40 cents in September 2016, taking it to $10.85 an hour. The province had tied the increase in the minimum wage to the annual provincial Consumer Price Index (CPI), which originally meant that the rate was set to go up by 10 cents in September. With the province expected to lead the country’s economic growth both this year and next, the additional 30 cents has been added, says Premier Christy Clark, to share the province’s economic growth and “create a fairer, more just society”. The 2017 CPI was expected to add another 10 cents to the minimum wage, but the government has announced that it will be increased by 40 cents in September 2017. That would mean a minimum wage of $11.25; the third highest in the country. “We say it’s not enough,” says B.C. Federation of Labour (BCFL) president Irene Lanzinger. “At $10.85 an hour it means that someone working full time for minimum wage will still be $5,500 below the poverty level. We say—and 83 per cent of B.C. residents agree—that people should be making a living wage.” She believes that the BCFL’s campaign pushing for a $15 minimum wage in B.C. put
some pressure on the government, but their response is still not good enough. She also notes that the BCFL is opposed to the fact that workers who serve alcohol—such as bartenders and many servers—make $1.25 less than the minimum wage, because they are earning tips. “There should be one minimum wage for everyone,” says Lanzinger, noting that employers should not be relying on the public to pay wages. She adds that many servers have to share their tips with non-tip-earning staff, tips are down, and tip theft is an issue. The system is also open to abuse by employers: if a server who usually works the breakfast shift (where alcohol is not served) works one later shift (where alcohol is served) in a week, she or he is paid at the lower rate for all hours worked. Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart admits that the issue is a tough one. “Considering that our province has the leading economy in the country, we should look at the minimum wage and make sure those workers are sharing in that.” She says that the Liberal government is committed to ensuring that those at the bottom end of the wage scale get consideration, but isn’t sure that a $15 minimum wage is the best solution at this time. “There are two sides to the story. We need to work with businesses and find a balance so we can still afford to have jobs available.” Lanzinger notes that studies show low wage workers spend more of their money in their local community. “Higher wages are better for workers, better for the community, and better for the economy.”
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For help, press arrgh Calling a computer help line probably ranks somewhere below having your income tax statements audited by Revenue Canada, as far as “enjoyable life events” go, unless you really like being made to feel like an idiot by someone several decades younger than you. It’s not normally something I have to worry about, since I have a teen-aged son in the house, and if my computer decides it doesn’t want to play anymore I just ask him to fix it while I go make a cup of coffee (I’ve had to introduce a strict “no eye-rolling” policy, however). A couple of weeks ago, however, I had a major problem with my work computer outside office hours, and needed to call the Black Press help desk. I dialled the number, and found I had the option of leaving a message for after-hours assistance. Since this was less a “My computer is running kind of slow” issue and more a “Houston, we have a problem” affair, I made sure that my message conveyed this, maintaining just the right “Keep calm and carry on” tone, while suggesting I was on the verge of tears, with a touch—just a touch, mind you—of barely controlled hysteria in the background. It worked. A short while later I received a call from a very helpful and pleasant young man I’ll call Justin (not his real name), who must have realized within seconds that he was talking to someone who doesn’t speak computer. He listened to my halting explanation of the problem, and advised me to go to our main computer and power down the first box. I stretched out a hand. “Is it the silver box the monitor is sitting on?” I asked. “No!” he replied, a note of barely controlled panic in his voice. “That’s the Mac mini. Don’t touch that.” I pulled my hand back as if the Mac mini was radioactive. “Okay. The next silver box, then?” Justin said yes, so I did as I was bidden. Then I did the same to the next one, and the next. Justin, who had remote access to the computer, made a series of noises that could best be described as discouraging. He then had me plug and unplug a frankly bewildering array of cables linking everything, all the while muttering phrases like “Uh-oh”, “I don’t understand”, and “This isn’t good”, none of which suggested that a solution was imminent, or even probable. When plugging things directly into my computer didn’t work, I asked Justin to tell me, on a scale of one to 10, how hooped I was. He paused. “It’s—awkward,” he replied at last, before asking if I had a cable with a mini—not a micro, a mini— USB on it. “Er—I’m not sure,” I said, and just knew he was rolling his eyes. Then inspiration struck. “My son will know,” I said. “We probably have one at home. I can ask him to bring it down.” “That would be great,” said Justin, in a tone of profound relief. “Ask him to bring a small Phillips screwdriver as well.” My son came down with the requisite cable and tools, and I put him on the line with Justin, who was obviously happy to be speaking with someone who could tell a mini USB from a micro one. Within 15 minutes they had everything sorted out, and all was well with my computer. So the next time I have to call the help desk, I’ll save time and have my son do it, while I go and make a cup of coffee. Justin will surely thank me; and they can both roll their eyes to their hearts’ content.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor, A big thank you to the Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department for their fast response to my shop fire. Also thanks to all the folks who wished me well. I will probably downsize to a smaller shop.
Ray Bewza Ashcroft
Grant will help Hat Creek Ranch Dear Editor, On Saturday, April 30 the Friends of Historic Hat Creek Ranch (FHHCRS) were very pleased to receive a cheque for $250,000 from the Province of B.C. for the construction of a fire hall/service building at Hat Creek Ranch. This funding came as a result of our society seeking help from Jackie Tegart, our MLA, because we were not able to obtain funding for this project through normal government business channels. Jackie Tegart took the project on and delivered the results of her hard work on April 30. The building is critical to ensuring adequate fire protection for the many historic buildings, and especially our centrepiece, the roadhouse. A previous project saw the installation of a state-of-the-art sprinkler system that will help with the initial attack of a fire; but follow-up with firefighters is still necessary. The new building will bring the firefighting equipment from its current storage location at the far end
After 38 years chronicling the foibles and absurdities of politics, sports, and so much more, cartoonist Adrian Raeside has decided to retire from political cartooning. “I feel bad sending this, as you’ve just started running my cartoons,” he writes. “It has been a privilege to be allowed to appear in The Journal; and it was the B.C. community newspapers that, back in 1978, took a chance on me, launching my editorial cartooning career, for which I will be forever grateful.” Readers will still be able to get their weekly dose of razor-sharp political cartoons, however, as award-winning cartoonist and writer Greg Perry comes to the pages of The Journal. Born and raised in B.C., Perry began his career in journalism at the Okanagan Sunday magazine before moving on to The Kelowna Daily Courier and the east coast prior to returning to his home province. His cartoons appear in newspapers from Victoria, B.C. to St. John’s, Newfoundland and many parts in between. The Burnaby-based Perry says of The Journal “Sounds like a great newspaper—lots of character and history. It’s great to be on board!” We look forward to running his work in our pages.
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Cache Creek visitor centre opening for the season BARBARA RODEN The Journal
The Cache Creek Visitor Centre will be opening for the season on Sunday, May 15, and the public are invited to come and see what a wonderful resource it is. Previously operated by the Chamber of Commerce, the centre is now under the management of the Gold Country Community Society (GCCS). “We were afraid it would close, as the Chamber didn’t seem interested in running it,” says Kat Chatten of GCCS. The society has a contract to run the centre for the 2016 season, and Chatten, who is a certified travel counsellor, will be the centre’s manager. “We came up with a plan to keep it running, and are going to try it out for a year and see how it goes.” She says that a visitor centre of some kind is vital, particularly in smaller towns. “If a community has less than 2,000 people, studies show that visitors stay there for less than one day. If we can slow them down and make them stay overnight we can double the amount of money they spend locally.” The Cache Creek visitor centre had more than 6,300 visitors last year, and Chatten hopes to improve on that. “If we can get over 10,000 people stopping in I’ll be ecstatic. And the more informed we can make a traveller or
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tourist coming through our area, the more likely it is that they’ll stay here. We need to capture a bigger part of that market rather than just have them passing through.” She adds that the Cache Creek visitor centre is a cooperative effort, and will promote other areas in the region, which will in turn promote Cache Creek. “One place can’t succeed on its own; we need to work together and promote the area. We need to do this as a group effort, and pool our resources; then we all win.” She also encourages residents to be visitors in their own town. “Come
down to the visitor centre and see what’s coming up in the area.” In addition to becoming better ambassadors for their town, residents are likely to find out about interesting events that they didn’t know were happening. The Cache Creek visitor centre is located on the lower side of the Community Hall on Stage Road. It will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday, until the end of June; after that it will be open seven days a week through the end of August. The grand re-opening is from 10:00 a.m. to noon on May 15, with refreshments provided.
It’s hard to believe there are a few days left in the spring legislative session here in Victoria. While I always enjoy advocating on behalf of my constituents in the legislature, nothing brings me greater joy than returning to Jackie Tegart the South Cariboo to spend time in the beautiful communities I MLA, Fraser Nicola represent, seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Summer in our region is a particularly enjoyable time. will be able to get a taste of our region’s The South Cariboo offers fantastic weather and entertaining events that ranching and farming industries by atbring our communities together in cele- tending the annual Ashcroft and District Fall Fair. Spectators are encourbration. During the summer months, we aged to come and “veg out” at this welcome visitors to our communities event, which will feature local vendors, from near and far. Some come from delicious food, a fantastic entertainneighbouring towns to meet up with old friends, while others come from across the country to discover what our region has to offer. • Smoking Cessation Program The annual Graf• Flu, Travel & Shingles Vaccinations fiti Days Weekend • Medication Reviews by Pharmacists in Cache Creek welcomes spectators • Emergency Medication Refills who want the oppor• Blister Packing tunity to escape back • Lottery to the ‘50s and ‘60s. • Beauty Supplies & Giftware This fun-filled nostalMon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. gia weekend will inSundays & holidays: Closed clude a Poker Run and Show and Shine for classic vehicles, as well as the Annual Graffiti Dance, where 210 Railway Ave. Fifties dress is encouraged. Ashcroft In Ashcroft, 250-453-2553 residents and visitors
ment lineup, and the widely-popular Zucchini Races. Make sure to mark Graffiti Days and the Ashcroft and District Fall Fair on your calendar, as well as the many other festivities taking place in our region throughout the summer: June 5: Skip’s Charity Run (Ashcroft) June 10 and 11: Cache Creek’s Annual Graffiti Days Weekend July 1: Canada Day Aug. 12–13: Desert Daze Festival (Spences Bridge) Sept. 2–3: Lytton River Festival Sept. 11: Ashcroft and District Fall Fair I hope you’ll get out to enjoy some of these events, to celebrate the best that the South Cariboo has to offer!
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Community Achievement Award for Clinton man BARBARA RODEN The Journal
“I didn’t expect it at all.” So says Clinton’s Robin Fennell, of the phone call he received from a woman at the B.C. Achievement Foundation. She was phoning to inform the long-time volunteer that he was one of 30 recipients of the 2016 B.C. Community Achievement Awards. The award was announced at the end of April, and Fennell said he had no idea he had even been nominated until he found out he’d won. “I understand Jim Rivett had a lot to do with the nomination.” The Clinton mayor downplays his part in the process. “I saw a bulletin from the government about the award, and when I read what it was for I thought Robin would be a perfect fit.” The award “recognizes and celebrates the spirit, imagination, dedication, and contribution of British Columbians to their communities”. Rivett says that while council made the motion to nominate him, there were a lot of people involved with providing support for the nomination, many from organizations that Fennell has been involved with over the decades. These include Integris Credit Union, of which he has
been a director for a number of years; the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, from which he recently retired after 30 years (“I can’t run fast enough anymore,” he laughs); the Clinton and District Outdoor Sportsman Association; the South Cariboo Historical Museum Society (“I help out when I can”); the Clinton Legion; the Clinton Community Woodlot Association; and more. Fennell says that being on the board of directors for Integris is closest to his heart. “They do a lot for the community; they’re here for the community. When the Bank of Montreal left Clinton 15 years ago, the Quesnel and District Credit Union—as Integris was then—stepped in. It’s very important for a small community to keep a financial institution.” He says he had to keep the news of the award to himself for a few days, until the official announcement was made. Rivett laughs when he hears this. “We had to make the nomination and then gather support for it more than a year ago, without letting Robin know,” he says. “It was quite something to keep people quiet about it. “I’m very happy he’s getting it,” the mayor continues. “He was an excellent person to nominate, and the fact that lots of people were more than willing to help support the nomination shows how deserving he is.” Fennell says he’s looking forward to the official cereily increasing for the get-together program that allows anyone working on a craft project—or anyone who just wants to drop by—to meet at the library and chat, with tea and coffee provided.
ASHCROFT LIBRARY Project Chat
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Running every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Project Chat has really taken off, according to branch head Deanna Porter. Numbers have been stead-
From 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17 the library will be offering a computer workshop that will give a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel. Topics include program interface, basic spreadsheet structure, entering formulas, and creating graphs. To register for the course, which is offered at no charge, drop by the library or call (250) 453-9042.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 86 and Section 175 of the Community Charter that the Council of the Village of Ashcroft proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 803 “Ashcroft Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 803, 2016.” This bylaw is to finance the costs of upgrades to the Ashcroft Water Treatment Plant. The bylaw is to authorize borrowing upon credit of the Village a sum not exceeding $4,128,739 in order to undertake and carry out upgrades to the Water Treatment Plant. The total estimated cost of the project is $9,873,263 with $5,725,357 being funded by a grant provided by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the “Building Canada Fund”. The amount borrowed will have an amortization period not exceeding 30 years. The long term borrowing will be done through the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFA). The area to which this Alternative Approval Process applies is located within the Village boundaries. Bylaw No. 803 is available at the Village Office, located at 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft. Office hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday except for holidays.
ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Council may proceed with the aforementioned borrowing after 30 days of the last of the two newspaper publications of this Notice unless at least 10% of the electors petition Council to submit this matter to the electors for assent by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to the Village of Ashcroft Office no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, June 13th, 2016. Postmarks will not be accepted as date of submission. Elector Response Forms may not be submitted by email or facsimile. Elector Response Forms may be picked up at the Village Office during the hours noted above. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Village of Ashcroft and only those persons who qualify as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms. An Accurate copy of the blank Elector Response Form may be used. Only Elector Response Forms with an original signature are to be submitted. For the Elector Response Form to be accepted, it must meet the following conditions: Only eligible electors of the Village of Ashcroft are entitled to sign the form; • The full name of the elector must be stated; • The residential address of the elector must be stated; • Elector must sign the form. No person may sign the form on the behalf of another • If applicable the address of the property in relation to which the person is entitled to vote as a non-resident property elector must be stated; • A person must not sign more than one Elector Response Form in relation to the same Alternative Approval Process; • A person who is not an elector of the area of the approval process must not sign an Elector Response Form unless they qualify as a non-resident elector. If less than 10% (148) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form the borrowing proposal will be deemed to have the approval of the electors. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval process, the number of electors is 1484. Resident electors must: • be 18 years of age or older; • be a Canadian citizen; • be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; • be a resident of Ashcroft for at least 30 days; and • not be disqualified by a Provincial enactment, or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election. Non-Resident property electors must: • not be entitled to register as a resident elector of Ashcroft • be 18 years of age or older; • be a Canadian citizen; • be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; • be a registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days; • not be disqualified by any Provincial enactment or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election; and • only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in a jurisdiction. Elector Reponses Forms are available from the Village Office located at 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm for lunch, Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays or on the village website at www.ashcroftbc.ca
Community Achievement Award-winner Robin Fennell.
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mony at Government House in Victoria on May 25, when he will receive a certificate and medallion from Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon. He’s also interested in meeting some of his fellow award-winners, particularly “Oyster Jim” Martin from Ucluelet. While acknowledging that he doesn’t do what he does with awards in mind, he does volunteer a fair bit, so “it’s nice to be recognized when something like this comes along.” Rivett says that Fennell is still giving back to the community, and the award is recognition of that. “It’s a tribute to all that he’s done.”
KAMLOOPS LIBRARY French conversation
On Saturday, May 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., the downtown Kamloops library is hosting the next in a series of sessions offering French speakers off all abilities an opportunity to have an hour of conversational French. Light refreshments will be served, and there is no charge for the event. Meditation series The TNRD Library System is hosting a free introductory series on the practice of meditation led by Evelyn Vipond-Schmidt from Shambhala Meditation, who will discuss the power of meditation and cover the basic meditation techniques taught in the Shambhala community. The series of three sessions start sat 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 and continues on June 7 and July 12. Participants are not required to attend all dates, but it is encouraged. For more information call (250) 372-5145.
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New playground equipment getting closer ANDREA WALKER The idea for new playground equipment for Ashcroft’s pool park was born last year, and a small committee has been working diligently on fund-raising ever since. The playground committee is under the umbrella of the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society, and the project is a perfect fit, as a good part of Elizabeth Fry’s mandate involves children and families. There is currently playground equipment at the pool park, but the equipment is minimal, outdated, and only suitable for toddlers. As the park is a focal point for activity in the community, the addition of playground equipment designed for older children as well will provide safe, educational play opportunities for chil-
dren, while enhancing the usability of the park. The playground committee (Andrea Walker, Deanna Horsting, Hayley Stefanek, Trish Schachtel, Tracy Kubik, and Kathy Paulos) identified three pieces of suitable equipment, and are very excited to report that we are close to having enough funds to purchase the first one! Thank you to the service groups that have shown confidence in this project and supported it. We have also successfully applied for grants, and have received funding from them as well. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, or would like to make a donation to help us achieve our goal, you can contact the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society at its office on Bancroft Street in Ashcroft or call Executive Director Yoriko Susanj at (250) 453-9656.
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Playground committee member Andrea Walker (centre) receives a cheque for $1,000 from Ashcroft and District Lions Club president Gordon Daily, to go toward the purchase of new equipment. Photo by Barbara Roden
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COMMUNITY At this year’s Mother’s Day Fly-in at Campbell Hill airport near Cache Creek, the Ashcroft and District Lions Club honoured Geri Anderson of Ashcroft Workwear for her annual contribution of eggs and sausages for the Lions breakfast. Anderson (fourth from left) and Don Lowe (not pictured) of Ivanhoe Loader Services also donated $200 each to enable the Lions to purchase a total of eight new plastic benches, meaning no more splinters for users.
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Many homeowners take pride in a green and healthy lawn, but water conservation is also at the forefront of many people’s minds, especially in the semi-desert conditions which prevail throughout much of our region. However, it is possible to have a lush green lawn while still saving water; all it takes is a bit of work that will save effort later, since healthy lawns are less vulnerable to pests, weeds, drought, and other problems. “Aeration is a huge deal,” says Cam Tedford, who has 16 years of experience working with turf as a golf course assistant superintendent and consultant. “You don’t just want to punch holes with a spiker, which will compact the soil. You need a core-puller, and should then cut the cores back into the ground.” This helps water, air, and nutrients reach plant roots more easily, and should ideally be done twice a year, in spring and fall. Use a slow-release fertilizer after aerating, advises Tedford. When it comes time to start cutting the lawn, use a good mulching mower and leave the clippings on the ground if you can. “Not doing that leads to quicker evaporation of water and less absorption, and doesn’t allow the crown of the grass to cool off.” And don’t cut your grass too short, he adds; depending on the type of grass, 2.5 inches is a good height. When it comes to watering, deeper and less often is much better than a little bit every day. More intense but less frequent watering promotes the growth of deep roots. “If grass is over-watered it isn’t stable, as it will take the easiest route if it knows it will get water easily,” says Tedford. “And when the turf is strong, weeds will go away.” Too much water also starves the soil of oxygen, which can lead to disease. Less frequent watering allows the top layer of soil to dry off, which kills off many shallow-rooted weeds. A moisture meter is an easy way of determining how much water there is at root level, rather than just at the surface. The Village of Ashcroft is offering a water kit which contains a moisture meter free to every household in the village. The kit also contains a water gauge which can be placed on the lawn to measure the amount of water being applied, and help prevent over-watering. Kits can be picked up from the Village Office during regular office hours. If you have a heavy-traffic area of your lawn, consider replacing the grass with paving stones or rocks. If your lawn has any tough spots where grass doesn’t grow well, choose another ground cover for that area. Tedford’s advice for anyone worried about their lawn is “Don’t panic until you have to.” Grass is remarkably resilient, so by following these tips you should ensure you have a green and healthy lawn throughout the year.
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Budding gardeners get planting ANDREA WALKER
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom members were at Desert Sands Community School on May 4 for a planting project with the Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes. tWe have been doing this project for several years but this year, with the change of schools, we changed up tthe format a little. l New raised-bed planters were constructed and placed at the front sof the school. In one planter sturdents planted potatoes, and in the other they planted sunflowers. The seed potatoes are placed on a thin glayer of soil and then covered by about 18 inches of straw. The potatoes grow through the straw, and in the fall the class harvests the pontatoes by pulling away the straw to sfind the potatoes underneath. e Teacher Megan Marlow has developed a whole unit of study around the growing of potatoes, and the children learn about the “eyes” on the potatoes and how r
they grow. When it’s time to harvest them students count the potatoes, weigh them, and finally have a day where the potatoes are cooked in a variety of different ways. This year, rather than planting sunflower seeds the children were able to plant actual seedlings, provided by CiB, in the soil. They learned how to dig the hole and put the plant in it, then fill it and tamp with dirt. Because the plants were quite tall already they had to be staked, so the children helped tie them up as well. The students will be able to observe the changes in the plants as they grow, and when they return to school the sunflowers should be blooming. There are several varieties in the raised bed, so it will be interesting to see the different sizes, shapes and colours. Thank you to Desert Hills for the donation of the seed potatoes and soil, Susan Schalles for the donation of soil, and the composting facility for the straw.
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On Saturday, May 7 a dozen motorcyclists—nine women and three men—took part in the 10th annual International Female Ride Day. The ride started in Cache Creek at noon, with the riders—who were from Ashcroft, Logan Lake, Lytton, Lac La Hache, and Prince George—making their way to Merritt, then back to Cache Creek via Hwy. 8 to Spences Bridge. It was a beautiful day for the ride, which was welcomed by organizer Elaine LaMarre, who
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COMMUNITY More than 100 students from Grades four to nine at Desert Sands Community School participated in a week-long “Little Tennis Program” under the instruction of tennis pro George Lea. The students’ skills improved in a very short time, and there is now a renewed interest in playing tennis. The Ashcroft and District Tennis Association donated some junior rackets and tennis balls to keep the momentum going.
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On May 8 at around 6:00 p.m., police were called to Cache Creek, where a dog had been struck by a car. The owner of the dog had allowed it and two others to run loose near the road, and one was struck. A passing conservation officer took the injured dog to the Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital, where it succumbed to its injuries.
Artwork by Olivia Fletcher (above) and Kory Clark (below) are two of the pieces which will be featured at the Showcase of Student Work at Desert Sands Community School next week (see story on p. 1 for details).
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Ashcroft Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre in Ashcroft will be up and running this year in its new location at the Heritage Park on Railway Avenue. Val Parks has stepped in to manage the centre, which is a wonderful source of information for visitors to town, and helps show them what great assets and attractions the village possesses. Volunteers are needed to help run it, and Parks is looking for people who want to educate others about the great area we live in and what they can see and do here, as well as meet and chat with people from all over the world. Just a few hours a week in the air-conditioned centre will help create an informative and welcoming experience for visitors to the area. Anyone interested in volunteering should call Parks at (250) 453-9206.
Tourism workshop
Gold Country Community Society and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association are presenting the “Driving Tourism Together” road show in Merritt on Friday, May 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Anyone interested in hearing local tourism updates, learning about marketing programs and new initiatives in destination development, and much more related to tourism in our region is invited to attend. The event is at the Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Avenue; RSVP to support@totabc.com, and quite the reference “MERRITT”.
Disasters bring out scammers
In the wake of the disastrous fires in Fort McMurray, the Better Business Bureau warns that times of need often bring out those who will take advantage of a bad situation for their own benefit. Fake charity websites and illicit door-to-door solicitations are just two ways that scammers siphon off money that good-hearted people donate to help the suffering of others. Avoid a donation disaster by watching out for spam e-mail messages that claim to link to a relief organization; instigate the donation yourself, rather than respond to someone who approaches you; beware of e-mails or websites that contain
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Barbara Roden poor spelling and grammar; make sure the website URL begins with https:// (the “s” stands for “secure”); be wary of anyone who comes to your door claiming to be raising funds for disaster relief; check the Canada Revenue Agency’s list of charities to make sure the organization is legitimate; and beware of claims stating that 100 per cent of donations will assist victims (all charities have administrative costs). If you would like to assist victims, go directly to a reputable group such as the Canadian Red Cross.
Lillooet Outdoors Festival
The Lillooet Outdoors Society is holding an Outdoors Festival May 27–28. Events include a Cultural River Cruise down the Fraser from Lillooet to Lytton; self-guided Seton Lake kayak rental; Sheep Pasture golf; a Xwisten Experience cultural tour which includes a walking tour along the Xwisten fishing grounds, an archaeology tour of the S7istken site, and a BBQ salmon meal; an Ethno-Botanical walk that allows participants to get up close with local plants and wildlife; and a trip on “Canada’s greatest hidden rail trip”, the Kaoham Shuttle. There is a charge for many of the events; to reserve space or find out more, go to www.lillooetoutdoorsfestival.ca.
Daffodil campaign has successful month
The Canadian Cancer Society’s 2016 Daffodil Campaign in Ashcroft and Cache Creek has now ended, and organizers offer a sincere thank you to all who donated. A total of $1,113.00 was raised, which is an increase over last year. The campaign would not have been pos-
sible without many businesses making space available on their counters for the familiar blue-and-yellow boxes; locally they were the Ashcroft and Cache Creek liquor stores; People’s Drug Mart; Ashcroft Bakery and coffee shop; A&W; Husky House Restaurant and its gas station; Copper Canyon Chevron; Junction Shell; Herbie’s Drive-In; and Sam’s Diner.
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Lark Productions is searching for creative, confident, and energetic artists who want to showcase their skills and talent on nationwide TV. The company is now casting Canadian artists for a ground-breaking CBC TV series that celebrates art in all its forms, and is looking for artists from a wide variety of media, including painting, sculpting, mixed media, carving, clothing jewellery, animation, and much more. They are specifically looking for artists who want an opportunity to showcase their talent on a televised, national stage; who are enthusiastic about taking on an art challenge outside their specialized medium; who are comfortable on camera and have an outgoing personality; and who aren’t afraid to get a bit competitive. Casting is now open, and artists can apply by sending their name, photo, bio, contact info, and two or three samples of their work to casting@larkproductions.ca.
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Pets are family too, and during an emergency they will be depending on their owners to help get them through it. Preparing them for an emergency is just as important as preparing family members for one, and pet owners can visit the PreparedBC website to download a Household Preparedness Guide and a Pet Plan Guide. Tips include preparing a pet grab-and-go bag, which should include medical records, a leash, pet treats and favourite toys, and making sure a friend or neighbour has access to your house and instructions to retrieve your pet if you’re out when an emergency occurs. For information go to http://ww2.gov.bc.ca/preparedbc.
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Noting that “The group has turned this community around,” Fraser-Nicola MLA
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which the society has transformed into a boasts several fitness spaces: some dedivibrant community centre that plays host cated, others flexible. A local photogto meetings, workshops, arts groups, and rapher has set up a studio there, while more than a dozen regular users, many Make Children First has an office at the site, and a mosaic artist has taken space with an emphasis on health and fitness. “Healthy living is so important,” says in a former classroom. There’s a youth Tegart. And she acknowledges that the group room, a dance studio, and a fullyprovincial government sometimes strug- equipped fitness room, which is now gles with what to do with closed schools open. There are also several camps booked that were the heart of their community. “A small group of people with big ideas into the HUB over the summer, includgot together, and what they’ve done is ing science and arts camps, a TRYathlon training camp, and a soccer camp. Sofantastic. “We live in a world of change,” says ciety member Juanita Little says it’s the the MLA, who attended the school from HUB’s goal to eventually have something Grades four through seven. “You can available for children at any time school look at things negatively or positively; isn’t regularly in session, such as non-instructional days and during Christmas get stuck in the past, or move on.” Vicky Trill, the HUB’s site manager, and spring break. Trill is excited about the future of the says she has been overwhelmed by the support the venture has received. “With- HUB as it attracts more and more users. out the support of the provincial govern- “Everyone is working together to make ment, the Village of Ashcroft, Second this dream come true, and support this Time Around, School District No. community venture.” 74, and so many others, we couldn’t have done it.” She says that the society was looking for a pool table for the adult room at the centre, and there was one advertised for sale on Facebook. Trill suggested that anyone interested should donate $20 toward buying the table. “Within 24 hours we had the Members of the Ashcroft HUB Society receive a cheque for funds.” $10,000 from MLA Jackie Tegart (second from right). The building Photo by Barbara Roden
Barkerville post for new deacon May ay 12 2 - 18, 2016 ARIES – MAR 21/APR 20 A restless spirit is the catalyst for a new project, Aries. This week you dive right into something that will take up all of your mental energy. Try to avoid slacking off in other areas. TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21 Taurus, thanks to your hectic schedule, achieving lofty goals this week may be a stretch, so aim for something a little more manageable and celebrate the achievement. GEMINI – MAY 22/JUN 21 Gemini, though you may be content to remain out of the spotlight most of the time, when you engage with others, you really can show just how compelling you are. CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22 You may be expected to step up and care for people all of the time, but this week you’re the one who needs some special attention, Cancer. All you have to do is reach out for assistance. LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23 Leo, you have many good reasons to throw caution to the wind this week, but you may have to reign in your adventurous spirit just a little bit. You’re an example to others. VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22 Listen carefully to your intuition this week, Virgo. Most of the time you can trust that little voice more than outside influences. Focus on your dreams for a bit. LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23 Libra, when things become complicated, you’re the person people often seek to iron out the situation. You have a way of quickly getting to the root of a problem. SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22 Scorpio, even though you normally think cooly and collectedly, this week you may be at the end of your rope. Book some time for a little R&R to recharge your batteries. SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21 Sagittarius, positive encounters, including an unexpected meeting with an old friend, could make for an interesting week. Your social life is booming. CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20 Capricorn, you have a measured and methodical approach to your goals. This week, though, your sense of fun may take over and steer you off course. AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18 Consider your words before sharing your perspective, Aquarius. You do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings, even if what you have to say is the truth. Word things carefully. PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20 Your self-esteem soars this week when you go out of your way to put others’ needs before your own. Act from your heart, Pisces.
day, as well as performing Sunday services with reserved sacrament. ferent community and setting until She will also conduct tours of Barmid-September. kerville’s historic cemetery; and in “Barbara Andrews, Bishop of keeping with the town’s gold rush the Anglican Parishes of the Cen- theme, will be doing it all in period tral Interior, asked if I would be in- costume. “I’m eager to get up there terested in being the person admin- and get at it,” she says. Muir has been asked to take istering the church of St. Saviour’s in Barkerville,” she says. Barker- over the position in Barkerville ville is within Andrews’s territory, in 2017. He says that as someone and the Bishop is in charge of find- who was not entirely comfortable ing someone to fill the position speaking in public, the move toward ordination “forced me out of there every year. It means that Duncan will be my comfort zone”, but that he emdoing morning, afternoon, and braced the challenge. He is very evening prayers in the church each much looking forward to being in Barkerville next year. “That will really force me out of my comfort zone,” he says with a laugh, referring to the necessity of being part-tour guide. “But it will be great. “I see the world as a place with a glass that’s at least half full,” he says, “but many see it as half empty. Those who see it as less than half full should come to St. Alban’s one Sunday, and For more info go to see how to live a posiwww.kumsheen.com/naturalist tive life.” Another step from p. 3
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Emergency exercise a timely one
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Planning ahead
On Tuesday, May 3, members wof the Village of Clinton council, village staff, Emergency Social dServices, Interior Health, First Nations Health, the Ministry of Transportation, the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, and the RCMP egathered for an Emergency Planning Exercise. l The exercise was put on by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and the scenario was a wildfire that necessitated the evacuation
of part of the village. Discussion was held about who was responsible for what, who else would be called in ,and at what stage. In light of the early start to the wildfire season and the extreme fires burning in other areas ,the exercise was very timely and informative. It is hoped that the plans made that day will not be used; but if they are, the people involved initially have some concrete plans with which to start. [Editor’s note: A similar exercise was held by the TNRD in Ashcroft last week.]
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Get ready for annual Skip’s Run Less than two weeks ago, 80 people from Ashcroft and Cache Creek joined another 2,600 people to run in the Kamloops Boogie the Bridge event. This year, the Boogie race raised $160,000 for Kamloops charities. I ran the 10k, and every kilometre I saw a friendly face from our small communities. I was proud to know that there were 80 of us walking and running for a good cause.
the Lions Club and in serving his community. Proceeds from Skip’s Run go back into our communities to support projects such as youth clubs and teams, fire departments, providing automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to public buildings, and so much more! Skip’s Run is about participation and fun, and is a great event for the whole family. Participants can choose to run or walk distances of 2.5km, 5km, or 10km, and enjoy a scenic, mostly flat, route from start to finish. The run starts and finishes at the Heritage Park on Railway in Ashcroft. Vicky Trill Register now and receive the early bird trills@telus.net price of $25 per child, $30 per adult, or $80 for a family. You can register online at Next month, on Sunday, June www.raceonline.ca. If you miss 5, the Ashcroft and District Lions the early registration, you can still Club—in partnership with the De- join in on the fun by registering in sert Hills Triathlon Club—will person at the race package pick-up host the 6th annual Skip’s Run in point at the Heritage Park on SaturAshcroft. Every year this charity day, June 4 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., run gets better, and this year every or on race day between 7:45 and finisher will receive a medal. Skip’s 8:30 a.m. Run was named in honour of forIf you think you’re not yet mer Lions member Skip Stuart. ready to run, the Desert Hills Tri Skip was a hard-working mechanic Club can help. Join us on Saturday and garage owner who was always mornings at 9:00 am for our Learnready to help, even when the work 2Run Club. For more information day was done, and who believed in call (250) 457-7038.
Living Well
Village of Clinton Public Works Foreman Karl Hansen (centre) marks pertinent information on a map of the village during an Emergency Preparedness Exercise. Photo by Susan Swan
Community Volunteer Groups The Royal Canadian Legion #113
301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625
South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society
601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656
Ashcroft and District Fall Fair
Contact Person: Jessica Clement250-457-7128
Ashcroft Soup’s On
St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Sage & Sand Pony Club
District Commissioner: Marcie Down mleedown@yahoo.ca.
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club
Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629
Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348
Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Phone: 250-457-9390
Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department
Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307
Phone 250-453-2233
Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105
Phone 250-457-9967
Contact Person: Fred Dewick
Phone 250-453-2415
Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391
Ashcroft & District Lions Club
Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0
Soccer Association Contact: Tom Watson
Phone 250-457-7178
Thompson Cariboo Minor Hockey Association
Contact Person: Nick Lebedoff Phone 250-453-2664
Contact: Lewis Kinvig 250-457-7489 Lewis@thompsoncariboominorhockey.com
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762
Contact: Jack Jeyes
The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store
Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944
347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Contact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461 Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661 email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom
Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050
Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net Ashcroft Hospice Program Shirley 250-453-9202
Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society 250-453-2053
Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244
Desert Bells Handbell Choir Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
Phone 250-453-2259
Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062
Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie
Phone 250-457-9122
Ashcroft HUB Society Contact Person: VICKY
Phone 250-457-7038 Email: ashcrofthub@gmail.com
Bridging to Literacy
Contact Person: Jessica Clement 250-457-7128
The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564
SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415
Ashcroft Yoga Group
Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050
Second Time Around
201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781
Cache Creek Market and Cache Creek Garden Club Marcie Down 250-457-9630
Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122
Sage Sound Singers Adult Community
Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676
Participants in last year’s Skip’s Run.
Cache Creek Beautification Society and Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Photo by Wendy Coomber
Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com Ashcroft Cache Creek Better at Home 405 Railway Ave. 250-453-9911 - Sandy
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Bradner R Farms (Ashcroft, BC location) is looking for an experienced herdsman to be part of a team that runs a 200 head dairy cow operation and 2000 head finishing feed lot. Knowledge of artificial insemination & how to treat cows is required. Compensation for the right person is $6000 per month with extended medical and dental benefits. Please email resumes to: bradnerrfarmsjobs @gmail.com or fax to: 1.604.857.1276
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2016 Malibu L (1VL), Trax LS FWD Air/Auto (1SA), Equinox LS FWD (1SA). License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between May 3 and May 31, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet car or crossover (except 2016MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA and Malibu 1VL). 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Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on: Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu (excluding L model), Volt (including 2017 MY Volt) and Trax; $750 credit available on: Chevrolet Impala, Equinox, Express, Traverse, Colorado (except 2SA), Suburban and Tahoe; $1,000 credit available on: Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado HD. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † Purchase price of $23,495/$19,995/$24,995 includes $0/$500/$750 GM Card Application Bonus, offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders (tax inclusive), and a cash credit of $0/$3,700/$3,000 and applies to new 2016 Malibu L (1VL), Trax LS FWD Air/Auto (1SA), Equinox LS FWD (1SA) models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price includes freight, air tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealers may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar. gov). ¥¥ Based on GM testing in accordance with Government of Canada approved test methods. Refer to vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca for details. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes other GM vehicles. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details
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