Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, November 22, 2012

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Local birdwatchers invited to count The annual Bird Count in Ashcroft/Cache Creek is scheduled for Wed., Dec. 19. Once again, we will have the support and expertise of Karl Ricker from Whistler and Bert Parke from Logan Lake.

Come on out for an invigorating and interesting day of “citizen science� - of searching outside on foot and by car for any and all birds in our specific area.

Expertise in identifying birds is not necessary, but a pair of binoculars and a bird identification book are very helpful.

The Bird Count is held all over North America and the world and collects valuable statistics on the state of our winter bird populations for such organizations as Bird Studies Canada. Volunteers like us are a key element in tracking bird population trends.

This is a small commitment of time and a fun way to practice a hobby, meet other birders and add to worldwide bird statistics.

Look for more information on the Christmas Bird Count in the weeks ahead.

Let there be (Christmas) lights!

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Nov. 13 at 11 am police attended the Safety Mart in Ashcroft after receiving a complaint of a man causing a disturbance with his own complaint about service. The 51 year old Ashcroft man was co-operative with police. He agreed to leave and to apologize to the manager.

Family dispute

Nov. 13 at 8:30 pm police attended a residence on the Ashcroft Reserve after a report of a loud verbal dispute among family members. Once the individuals involved calmed down, they were co-operative and agreed to separate for the rest of the night. Alcohol was a factor.

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Nov. 15 around 3:30 am police attended a transport truck rollover on Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek, this side of Juniper Beach Provincial Park. The truck went off road right and rolled down the embankment several times,

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spilling its load of soda ash. The driver, a 26 year old Surrey man, was not injured, but his passenger was transported to Kamloops hospital with a possible broken arm. The caustic ash was deemed to be not a danger to motorists but the attending officer noticed a chlorine smell, possibly produced by other hazardous material in the truck.

A 100-metre perimeter was maintained around the truck until the spill was cleaned up. The truck was owned

by Plett Trucking of Langley who sent its own crew to clean up the spill. There was no reason given for the cause of the accident. The matter is still under investigation.

officer also seized four grams of marijuana from the driver, a 27 year old Kamloops man, and noted the odour of alcohol on the man’s breath and was given a roadside sobriety test, which he Failed. He was flagged by ICBC to be served with a four month driving prohibition, which he was given immediately. In addition, he received tickets for excessive speed, for driving without displaying his N, for driving contrary to the conditions of his license with three non-family member passengers in his car. And the car, which did not belong to him, was impounded for seven days. His passengers were transported back to Cache Creek.

Impaired driving

Nov. 15 a 55 year old Ashcroft man reported that two firearms had been stolen from his residence - a 30/30 Winchester and a Russian rifle in a black carrying case. It is possible that the thier gained access to the residence through a livingroom window. The matter is still under investigation.

Nov. 18 just after lunch, a Traffic Service officer stopped a speeding 1994 Pontiac Sunbird eastbound on Hwy 99 near Pavilion Lake. The driver initially refused to stop. He was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and taken back to the Detachment where he provided samples for a Breathalyzer Test which were more than twice the legal limit. The 32 year old Lillooet man was given a 90 day driving prohibition and charged with impaired driving and driving with blood alcohol over .08.

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Two rifles stolen

Nov. 16 at 3:30 pm Traffic Services stopped a 2013 Pontiac Pursuit travelling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 99 near the Marble Canyon Rd. The vehicle was doing 141 kph in the 80 kph zone. The driver, a 26 year old Cache Creek woman, was given a ticket for excessive speed, another for failing to display her N, and the vehicle, which was not hers, was impounded for seven days.

Starting off on the wrong foot

Nov. 17 around 2 am a Traffic Services officer on patrol stopped a Volkswagen Golf on Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek for speeding. The Golf was travelling at 151 kph in the 100 zone. The

Thanks for Remembering We would like to thank all of those who took part in our Remembrance Day Ceremonies.

The Communities of Ashcroft & Cache Creek Mayors Andy Anderson & John Ranta & Council Members The Volunteer Firefighters • The RCMP Frank Mireau • 347 RCSCC Avenger Jaymi Daniels - Trumpeter Mike Wisla - Speaker Bill Perry - set up of equipment Rev. Lois Petty The people and businesses who purchased wreaths and crosses, all those who joined in our parade and cenotaph ceremonies, and all those who wore poppies Special Thanks to our branch members and our many volunteers for all of their help.

LEST WE FORGET Royal Canadian Legion Branch #113, ashcroft

Nov. 18 at 3:30 pm police attended a family disturbance in Cache Creek after a verbal argument had escalated to push and shove. Police determined that the fight between the two women, one 30 years old and the other 52 years old, was consensual. There were no injuries and no charges.

Driving without insurance

Nov. 19 at 10:50 police stopped a black jeep near the highway junction in Cache Creek. The vehicle’s expired plates were seized and the vehicle was towed. The driver, a 52 year old Ashcroft man, was given a violation ticket for driving an uninsured vehicle.

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Blain returned as chief in AIB election Incumbent Chief of the Ashcroft Indian Band, Greg Blain, was reelected for another two-year term during elections held on Nov. 15.

Blain was challenged by former Band Councillor Angie Thorne and Esther Spye.

Blain’s memGreg Blain bership in the Band, and therefore his eligibility to remain as or run for chief, has been disputed by several Band members over the past few years and the subject of a recent court action.

The group, led by Ray Cameron, took chief and council to court for not maintaining the membership list. On May 16, a Supreme Court judge suspended the Band’s June 16 election and ordered the chief and council to correct the membership list and bring it up to date.

Band administrator Darcy Robinson says that has been done, Blain is now a legitimate member and all other lawsuits have been settled out of court.

Earl Blain and Dennis Pittman were elected to Council in the same election.

Chief Greg Blain, 65 (elected) Angie Thorne, 31 Esther Spye, 5 Councillor Earl Blain, 55 (elected) Dennis Pittman, 53 (elected) Cynthia Hewitt, 22 Raymond Cameron, 21 Sara Boomer, 19 Glenda Wilson

(Above): Jordi Flaherty (CiB), Andrea Walker (CiB), Deanna Porter, David Porter and Lorna Delling (CiB). Porter family missing: Randy Porter, Chris Porter and Lana-Rae Porter.

They will remember Cache Creek Elementary Grade 2 students Emma Gross, Sophia Harris and Sierra Porter read their Remembrance Day statements at a school assembley earlier this month.

Desert Hills receives Best Bloomin Business Award The recipient of Ashcroft’s Best Bloomin Business Award for 2012 is Desert Hills Ranch. Sponsored by the Ashcroft Chamber of Commerce and chosen and presented by Communities in Bloom, the award takes into consideration use of color, curb appeal, improvements and cleanliness.

Desert Hills Ranch was the unanimous choice this year and we all wonder how they will outdo themselves after the show they put on this year. This business has evolved from a family farm to a “go to” destination. The climbing goats are a huge hit with the children who can’t get out of the car fast enough to head over and see them. Sights and scents of jewel-colored annuals filling the greenhouse in the spring make way for the opening of the “wagon” in the summer. But, no matter what the season, this business keeps drawing people back.

Although this hard work-

ing family continues to build their business, they are generous contributors to the community and they continue to impress everyone with their innovative ideas and decorations. This year’s addition of the pumpkin cannon was a huge hit (no pun intended), the haunted house with its cobwebs and spooky sounds drew the curious and the wagons full of giggling children on their way to the to the pumpkin patch made everyone smile. But it was the display of pumpkins that took your breath away as you rounded the last corner to the farm. Glorious orange pumpkins of all sizes and shapes lined the road, covered haybales and nestled beside cornstalks. Breathtaking may sound like a cliché, but that is what it was!

So, congratulations to the Porter Family at Desert Hills Ranch for a well deserved award.

Andrea Walker

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Why we should bother to recycle

Way to go, Surrey!

“Up here”, we like to feel smug about NOT living in the Lower Mainland - or is that just me? Yes, I have my smug moments, but this isn’t one of them.

This week Surrey announced that it has significantly reduced the amount of waste they send to our landfill because of a new organics diversion program they launched in September.

Also known as composting.

Where organics and food scraps were the only garbage to be picked up, the city increased its diversion from 50 per cent to 66 per cent. That amounted to 57 pounds in October.

They’ve set a 70 per cent waste diversion for all garbage sent to the Cache Creek Landfill from Surrey by 2015, and they’re hoping it will be more like 75 per cent.

So, why doesn’t Cache Creek or Ashcroft get that excited about cutting down on the waste? My guess would be because we have a great big landfill to put everything.

I remember the rush to recycle in Hudson’s Hope in the early 1990s before we even had recycling programs. At that time, the municipality decided to collect items and find its own ways of dispersing them without using the landfill. In 1995 when the Peace River Regional District presented its recycling plan, it seemed like everyone was just waiting for a collection point.

I also remember tossing shipping boxes in a dumpster behind a place that I worked in Fort St. John, and my boss showing me how to fold them up to cut down on the amount of space they would take up in the garbage bin because we paid each time that bin had to be emptied.

Every week I look around at what people drag to the curb on garbage day, and every week I shake my head. Lots of recyclable material gets thrown into the landfill, and lots of organics as well. Maybe I’m lucky that I have a yard, but I consider vegetables and yard trimmings wasted only if they are put into the garbage and not composted. It’s such a shame to see compostible material put into bags and taken away.

Surely we can do at least as well as Surrey if we try.

NO MORE BLOSSOMS until next year for these hollyhocks

Unsightly properties annoy residents Dear Editor The reponse to my Letter to the Editor in the Nov. 8 issue regarding enforcement of village by-laws, particularly the one relating to unsightly premises, certainly received some feedback these past weeks.

I’ve been approached downtown or have been called by several or more persons saying they appreciated my letter in the Nov. 8 issue of The Journal. It seems Tingley Street is not the only street in Ashcroft that has an eyesore. Well, we all know that.

What we don’t understand is why a by-law on the books for years has not been enforced?

Either you have the power to enforce a by-law, or you don’t. In this case, the Village has the power to do what the by-law says it can and will do. Or, you have decided to turn a blind eye on the issue, despite the complaints.

If some residents choose to turn their property into a junk yard, i.e. a storage place for all kinds of material. If there is no pride of place

lETTErs To ThE EDiTor or willingness to improve the outside appearance, where can the line be drawn?

My contention is. The line has already been drawn. And for some years back. The professionalism that drew up the by-law detailed the intent quite graphically. There was no ambiguity at all in the bylaw that left it open to interpretation. And, all by-laws are public information.

Is it not time, in view of the obvious efforts of a dedicated group in town to beautify and enhance, as well as all those residents who have taken the time and energy to make their properties attractive, to grow up around the by-laws passed by previous administrations? Surely, the time and thought given to the by-laws, and in particular, the Unsightly Premises By-law has not been wasted?

The streets and avenues of other towns in the Okanagan have become wholesome throughout. I think of Oliver, Osoyoos, and other communities in the Kootenays.

The knapweed infestation in and

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around Ashcroft has been allowed to grow unfettered. It is a noxious weed that should never have been allowed to grow as it has been. It is particularly virulent in this region. Unsightly premises are richly endowed with weeds and litter. These are fire hazards. No mistake about it. Weeds as dry as tinder only need a spark to fire up, thereby threatening the properties adjacent.

Several persons, including former residents, have expressed their disappointment in the changlessness of the village. “They are trying” remarked one. But it was clearly obvious, that we were not trying hard enough. One resident who had been away for some years returned to find little if anything had changed in Ashcroft.

We need an administration that will see the village as a whole. Aim for the best possible appearance not just in selected areas.

Ashcroft has some beautiful parks. Parks are labor intensive to maintain. No doubt. But the intent of councils to build the parks, that

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is, the intent of former administrations, was surely the best possible vision.

Let’s carry out that vision to the streets and avenues. It should not be possible to allow residents, no matter how long their residency, to ignore the by-laws.

These persons must move with the times. And newer residents who knowingly or unknowingly flout the bylaws, should be gone after to clean up their act. We owe it to our former councillors and mayors.

Esther Darlington MacDonald Ashcroft LETTERS from p. 4

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Loon Lake may have only 200 people, but it is still a high tourist destination in the summer time.

Over 1,000 tourists visit Loon Lake every year, and they need proper roads to ensure transportation to and from their destination safely. Children attend elementary and high school in Cache Creek and Ashcroft year round. The people who take care of our roads don’t even plow the snow left on the roads in the winter time. How can we depend on these roads to transport our children safely? They are our future!

The residences of Loon Lake who own lake-front property pay more taxes than Ashcroft and Cache Creek put together. Back when my family used to own Marigold Resort, we had to pay seven grand per year for four lake-front lots. Across the lake there are cabins that have no road access, and they even have to pay $1,800 a year. Even farmlands ranging from 10 to 20 acres or more have to pay up to $1,600 per year.

Loon Lake may not have many people but they pay more money in taxes than most towns. Children are present all year round, and it is a high tourist area. They deserve to be provided with proper roads all year round and not forgotten about.

Miranda Smith Loon Lake

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Midsummer Night’s Midterm reflects our foibles back at us Dear Editor What fools these mortals be, says the bungling Puck near the end of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream as he shakes his head (and bells) and chuckles at the silly behaviour of the lovers around him. And all of us who, with Puck, laugh at their foolish antics are really laughing at ourselves - at all the petty, and sometimes not so petty, things we do, day in, day out, when in love or, more often, out of love.

And so, for this rare Ashcroft chance to see ourselves for the Cobwebs or Moonshines or Bottoms or Sunflowers that we are - kudos to all who have worked and acted in this truly funny rendering of Shakespeare’s comedy.

What an effective and clever way, incidentally, to enable us to see ourselves on the stage through the eyes of the four oh so very authentic teenagers who, as they ready themselves for their midterm, can’t quite believe that grownups (and not just poor Bottom) can strut around with asses’ heads on their shoulders!

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Loon Lake roads deserve better year-round maintenance Dear Editor Over the past 18 years of living in Loon Lake, I have seen our roads either barely staying together or slowly falling apart. These roads have thousands of pot holes that can’t wait to take out any tire that runs over them. Even after the construction people finally do patch the roads, the pavement is still so horrible that you can kick it apart with your foot.

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Lions adopt a road in Ashcroft to clean Dear Editor The Ashcroft and District Lions Club have been approved for the Village Adopt a Road Program. You will see us cleaning up Government St. from Hwy 97 down to the intersection with Ranch Rd. We encourage other groups or families to take on a road.

Our Communities in Bloom committee does so much to help keep our town clean and beautiful and the more people who get involved, the better.

Vivian Edwards, Secretary Ashcroft & District Lions

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Healthy children need committed role models If you could help your child or teen to have great heart and bone health, have better posture and balance, if you could help increase their confidence and meet friends, would you?

Of course you would! Why then, are so many not doing this? Today’s statistics

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Although the final score ended up 5-2 in Logan Lake’s favor, the Ashcroft team played an excellent game, really pulling together as a unit and supporting their goalie, Ryan-Spur Reid. Lloyd Johnson and Tyler Antoine scored Ashcroft’s two goals.

The peewees are an outstanding group of kids, constantly improving with their passes, hustle and, most importantly, heart. They are

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looking forward to a busy season on the ice, traveling to the nearby communities of Logan Lake, Lilloeet and Merritt. The team pulls from the communities of Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Bonaparte, Clinton, Lytton and Thompson River Estates.

The next home game is Sunday, Nov. 25 when the PeeWees face off against Lillooet at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. Come on out and support our home team.

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... Past, Present & Beyond And no birds sang - Part II The uncanny and came to an abrupt halt. tales that I’ve There in front of me, in the written for the middle of the path, was the paper over the last skeleton of a small animal, two months have about the size of a raccoon. prompted a few It had been picked clean, people to ask me and all that was left was whether they’re bone. based on facts, or Well, the sight brought are pieces of ficme up short, as you can tion. The answer imagine, although findis that they’re a ing a dead animal in the bit of both. All of woods should hardly be the stories are set a surprise. What was surGOLDEN COUNTRY in real places, and prising was the realization BARBARA RODEN all (with one exthat the skeleton was perception) are based fectly intact. It was laid out on accounts that I’ve either read about, on a bed of moss, the bones gleaming or been told, and which those involved dully against the green, as if someone believe to be true. I’ve added a few fic- had taken it whole from a museum and tional flourishes here and there, but placed it there only moments before. have otherwise not tampered with the That struck me as odd, given that facts. when something dies in the woods it The one exception is the story about usually doesn’t take long for it to bethe pictographs up Oregon Jack Valley. come part of the food chain, and usualThe pictographs do exist, but nothing ly in a fairly messy way. If the animal like what I describe in the story has ac- in front of me had been eaten by anytually happened to anyone, as far as I thing else after it died, then whatever know. Even then, though, the story was snacked on it hadn’t so much as disbased on – not facts, precisely, but my lodged a single bone. Either that, or the own experiences in that area, and stor- animal had died and simply been left ies I’ve heard about it. untouched, for however long it takes The truth is that that part of Ore- for a good-sized creature to be reduced gon Jack Valley has an aura about it, to nothing but bone. something that makes some people It was then that I noticed the sifeel uneasy. I felt it myself, one day lence. The sounds I had heard on my many years ago, when I had driven up way up the trail had stopped, as sudthere to visit the pictographs. It was a denly and completely as if someone bright, hot summer day, the air tangy had turned off a radio. No birds chirpwith pine and grass and that thin, sharp, ing and fluttering, no insects clicking dusty scent that sometimes catches at and chittering, no animals scampering the back of the throat. The sunlight fil- up and down trunk and branch. Even tering down through the trees was soft the breeze had fled. and warm, and in the canopy of boughs It was, I’m sure, merely one of overhead could be heard the faint rustle those moments when a number of of birds, their occasional squawks and things combine to produce, completely cries carrying on the light breeze. naturally, an unexpected effect; just as I set off up the trail that leads to the I’m sure there’s a perfectly reasonable pictographs, and was about halfway explanation that accounts for the intact up it when I rounded a rocky outcrop skeleton. I can’t remember how long

the silence lasted; long enough for me to be relieved when a bird finally cheeped from a nearby branch. I stepped over the skeleton, and continued up the path to the cliff, where I took some pictures of the pictographs.

As I said, that was some two decades or so ago, and I think that between then and this past June I’ve only been up there once. In June, though, I found myself in the area, and decided to pay a visit to the pictographs. The day was overcast and grey, with the sky threatening rain, so I decided it would be a quick visit: up the path, take a few pictures, then back down to the van.

No skeleton on the path, which was a relief. I got to the end of the trail, and looked for the pictographs, which I remem- A path to the unknown bered as being more or start; something I wrote about in an loess right at the head of the trail. editorial back in August. I’m sure it’s They were gone. a pure coincidence that the car chose And I do mean gone, as in van- that spot in which to (temporarily) play ished. There was barely a trace that dead. It’s funny, though; whatever the they had ever been there. I walked problem was, it hasn’t occurred anyalong the base of the wall a short dis- where else in the months since. And tance in each direction, thinking that I I’ve been assured that the pictographs had mistaken the location of the picto- are still there; I’d simply misrememgraphs on the cliff face, but they were bered where they were, and didn’t walk nowhere to be seen. far enough along the cliff to see them.

I considered walking a little furIs there something uncanny about ther along the cliff, but since I hadn’t that area? Or does everything I’ve deplanned on going for a hike I wasn’t scribed have a perfectly rational and wearing very suitable shoes. So I turned natural explanation? I’m sure it does. and headed back to the car, thinking on I do know another story about the area my way down the trail that I hoped it that doesn’t seem to have a rational and was still there, and hadn’t vanished as natural explanation – but that’s a tale the pictographs had appeared to. for another time. . . .

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Twelve years ago I lived in Richmond, BC, where all the gas stations were full serve and I couldn’t pump my own fuel even if I wanted to. It was perfect, because I certainly had no desire to do so, but in the fall of 2000 I moved to the Okanagan and that all changed.

“You’re completely self serve?” I asked a cashier in horror after filling my own tank on a cold, windy day.

“Yup,” she said dismissively. “There

aren’t any full serve stations around here, Princess.”

Turns out, that wasn’t exactly true. I didn’t realize that, though, until just this year.

“Hello?” I said suspiciously when a man in a uniform approached me at Super Save Gas a few months ago.

“What can I get for you ma’am?” he asked smiling as we both stood awkwardly beside my car.

“What can you get for me?” I replied,

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“Regular?”

“This is full serve?”

I asked in shock.

“Seriously?”

After finding out they’d been in business for almost 30 years and were full serve that entire time I

looked at their road sign and there it was: WE SERVE. How had I not noticed this before? “‘SUPER SAVE GAS’ is huge and ‘WE SERVE’ is tiny,” I said, trying to justify my lame observation skills. “I would have been coming here the last 12 years if I’d

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Virgo, A lovednow onemight has a be the time for a permanent meltdown, and you’re change in scenery. left to pick up the Your finances might pieces. You canbedoready it, for you and to uproot anddo Virgo, you will follow heart it well.your A new do to lifts another spirits inlocale. more ways than one.

known.”

Joyfully I got back in the car as my fuel was pumped and my windows were washed.

Good old fashioned service – ah.

Attempting to calculate in my head a weekly $60 fill-up multiplied by 12 years, my brain began to throb. To honour my relaxed state, I grabbed my calculator and figured out how much money I could have spent at this station had I known they existed all that time: $37,440.

“You need to get your ‘WE SERVE’ sign way bigger and in flashing lights,” I said, handing the attendant a tip. “If there are other people like me around, it will be well worth the investment.”

Later that day I posted on Facebook a picture of my new favourite gas station which was not only in the town that I lived, but close to my house and near the grocery store where I shopped.

The fact that I just discovered this gem for the first time after a dozen years was ridiculous to some and a revelation to others.

“I had no idea there was a full serve

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Clam up, and to Libra, youLibra, are ready you will regret it. begin a big adventure.

Prepare to be present your There may moments ideaare andscary, watchbut theoverall that sparks fly. Thewill to-do the experience be nears alist good onecompletion for you and with anelse addition. anyone involved.

Scorpio, you A changealthough in attitude like toup steptheuppace, to a and picks challenge, this week you the team finishes well really not feeling like aheadare of schedule. exerting yourself.Your Take Bravo, Scorpio. some time to recuperate efforts won’t go and build up renewed unnoticed. energy.

Sagittarius, What’s that,this week you may be called Sagittarius?

Your to go above beyond. pleas areand falling on As usual, are ready deaf ears?you Perhaps toit’srise to the challenge. your method of Take care to put presentation.

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station here in West Kelowna!” one of my Facebook friends said excitedly after reading my post.

“You’re a natural blonde aren’t you?” asked another friend

own groceries at the supermarket.

I despise doing all of those things and not just because I’m lazy.

I like dealing with real people rather than the isolated feeling

sarcastically. Someone else called me lazy.

I didn’t care. I was just happy that I didn’t have to pump my own gas anymore and I wanted everyone around me to know they didn’t have to either.

Of course, some people said they’d rather do it themselves.

People like my husband.

These are often the same folks who don’t mind checking in their own luggage at the airport, booking their own vacations online or scanning and bagging their

of always interacting alone with a machine.

I dislike that many service jobs have been cut in recent years with their duties being heaped onto the consumer, often at no extra savings.

If I have a choice between two businesses and one can provide service with a smile, that’s where I’ll spend my money.

Smiles might be free, but they’re worth a whole lot to a princess like me.

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Soup Day

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The Wednesday Soup Day Folks may have noticed wonderful in Spences Bridge continues. Feel free to come new addition to the backs of two of our along and share some soup Welcome to Spences Bridge signs. The with others in the community. Club has purchased the lettering for Mavourneen If you are interested in mak- “Thanks for visiting” and Thank-you Varcoe-Ryan ing the soup once week, please in the language of the Nlaka’pamux sign up at the Post Office. whose traditional territory we are on.

Then bring along your special Thanks to the Cook’s Ferry Indian craft and join others in a cre- Band for assisting in the correct spellHere we are coming into what is a very busy time for most folks; there ative atmosphere, or join in a game of ing. seems to be lots going on and Spen- crib, chess, Wii or surf the net ces Bridge is no exception. Please on the community computers!

James (Jim) Kealey mark your calendars with the follow- A special thanks to Bridging Jim passed away at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops on Saturday, to Literacy for a grant to assist ing dates: November 17, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, in keeping the building heated Joan, son Jim (Rachel), and daughters Colleen (Victor) and Lynda (Carl). He is also survived by his sister, Eileen, and his on Wednesdays for the soup / Christmas activities grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On Dec. 1 the Community Club craft /games day!

Born in Dungiven, Ireland, on March 30, 1931, Jim came will be holding the annual Christmas Halloween party to Canada in 1952 and made his home in Toronto where he Halloween was a little drizBazaar. This event is the year’s major met and married Joan. In 1967, Jim and Joan moved to BC fundraiser for the Club, with funds go- zly, but spirits were not dampwhere they settled in Ashcroft. Jim worked for many years at Bethlehem Copper, until a workplace injury forced his early ing towards the insurance and upkeep ened as the little ones played retirement. of Cleme’s Hall. All items are gener- games, created spooky art Jim and Joan lived in Clearwater and Kamloops after his ously donated, and there are always work, munched on hotdogs, retirement where they were committed members of the very interesting items, such as won- and oohed and awed over the Catholic Church communities. Jim and Joan returned to Ashcroft in August 2012, where Jim was happy to be “home” derful artwork in the auction, the great fantastic fireworks display! again. stuff at the craft table, treasures at the Thanks so much to the Cook’s Special thanks to the home support team in Kamloops and junk table, delicious baking, plants, Ferry Indian Band, and the Ashcroft who provided care for Jim over the last few years. books, there’s something for every- Volunteer Fire Dept.

Their support enabled Jim to stay in his own home surrounded one! Cleme’s Hall, Hwy 8, doors open Radio signal by all he loved. Thank you as well to the staff at Ponderosa for their care and support for Jim during his final days. Their I was a little overly optiat 6:30, selling starts at 7 pm. Hotdogs compassion for Jim and his family was deeply appreciated. and goodies available at the concession. mistic last month when I Funeral mass will be held at St. Gerard’s Church in Ashcroft on To donate something, call Mavourneen thought that the radio might Saturday, November 24 at 11:00 a.m. be up and running soon. All (250) 458-2282.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Ponderosa Lodge would be greatly appreciated.

Dec. 2 sees the community get pieces are in place, but we still together to share a Christmas meal need the technician to finish it at the Chief Whistminsta Centre. This event is a co-operative venture between the Cook’s Ferry Indian Band and the Community Club. Turkey and ham are provided, Gail loves hot showers. And a great cup of coffee. She enjoys keeping her veggies, salads, desfamily safe and warm while using energy wisely. serts, buns, cranberry We help Gail, and 1.1 million other customers, do these things and more. etc. is potluck. Santa will be there for the From natural gas and electricity, to district energy and geoexchange, we children. There may deliver the energy services you need every day. even be some carols sung! This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with neighbours and wish all the best Learn more at fortisbc.com. for the season. Lunch is at noon.

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

We are accepting applications for a career opportunity as

ASSISTANT LANDFILL TECHNICIAN at our facility in Cache Creek, B.C.

The Assistant Landfill Technician will report to the Landfill Engineer and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the landfill irrigation and leachate system, and assist with the landfill gas collection system.

This team member will also provide technical support for overall landfill operations with a focus on permit compliance and operating plans.

This is a new full-time position with a competitive salary, commensurate with the successful proponent’s experience, and a strong benefits package.

Learn more about Wastech Services Ltd. and find the detailed posting for this opportunity and application information at www.wastech.ca. You may also request the posting or submit inquiries at hr@wastech.ca.

Applications and rĂŠsumĂŠs will be accepted at hr@wastech.ca until 4 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2012.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician.

Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFÜUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

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Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Legal Services

Legal Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

ASHCROFT Hillside Manor

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Misc. for Sale CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz SHAVINGS: Clean, compressed. 2 sizes. New Cal Rabbit Farm. 250-395-3336.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Riverbend Seniors Community

Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver

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: Janna 250-457-6614 Contact Person: Jessica 250-453-2352

District Commissioner: Marcie Down sageandsandspc@hotmail.com

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club

Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547

Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

Soups On

St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307

Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105 Contact Person: Fred Dewick

Sage & Sand Pony Club

Phone 250-453-2415

Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391

Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Phone: 250-457-9390

Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department Phone 250-453-2233

Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department Phone 250-457-9967

South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0

Ashcroft & District Lions Club

Soccer Association

Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Contact: Sandi Harry

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.

Minor Hockey Association

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762

Contact: Lisa Tegart Phone 250-453-9881 Email: lisamteg@hotmail.com

The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store

Historic Hat Creek Ranch

347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp

Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944 Contact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461 Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661 email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca

Ashcroft Communities in Bloom

Contact: Jack Jeyes

Phone 250-457-9366

Phone 250-453-2259

Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

Phone 250-457-9122

Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net

Bridging to Literacy

Shirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft

Apartments Available NOW! 2 Bedroom • 1 Bedroom Bachelor

Motel Units: *All units have full kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV and Internet access

Nightly • Weekly • Monthly On-Site Managers Contact 250-457-0235 250-453-9129

Legal Notices

1500 Government Street Renovated 1 & 2 bedroom VIEW SUITES Available immediately Clean, quiet & well maintained.

Air conditioning Rent includes heat, hot water & cable TV (valued at over $100/month) Walking distance to hospital.

Close to schools & shopping Please give our Resident Manager Geni Laurie a chance to impress you.

250-457-0433 Senior Discounts & other Discounts/Move In Incentives now available.

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: The estate of ELVA OGDEN, ELVA M. OGDEN, ELVA MARIE OGDEN, Deceased, August 11, 2012. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Elva Ogden are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Carol Meda, Box 70, Willow River, B.C. V0J 3C0 on or before December 13, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Take notice that 0808098 BC Ltd. of Vancouver BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for an Investigative License for Wind Monitoring purposes covering, Section 1, Tp 19, R 23; Sect on 35 Tp 18 Rg 23; Section 36, TP.18, Rg 23; District Lot 4468 being Highland No 2 MC; District Lot 194A being Transvaal MC; District Lot 195A being Pretoria MC; District Lot 196A being Imperial MC; District Lot 197A being Champerlan MC; District Lot 198A being Mafeking Mc; District Lot 199A being Ladysmifh MC; District Lot 200A being Pretoria Frac MC; District Lot 5609 being Bill No 9 MC; District Lot 5610 being Bill No 10 MC; District Lot 5613 being Bill No 13 MC; District Lot 5608 being No 8 MC; District Lot 5601 being Bill No 1 MC; District Lot 5614 being Bill No 14 MC; District Lot 5615 being Bill No 15 MC; District Lot 5603 being Bill No 3 MC; District Lot 5606 being Bill No 6 MC; District Lot 5607 being Bill No 7 MC; District Lot 5616 being Bill No 16 MC; District Lot 4467 being Glenora MC; District Lot 5605 being Bill No 5 MC; District Lot 5604 being No 4 MC; District Lot 5612 being Bill No 12 MC; District Lot 5611 being Bill No 11 MC; District Lot 5441 being A.J.1 MC; District Lot 5442 being A.J.S. MC; District Lot 201A being Mafeking Frac MC; District Lot 202A being imperial Frac MC; District Lot 203A being Butte MC; District Lot 204A being Kitchener MC and adjacent unsurveyed Crown land, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Ashcroft.

SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.

Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)

Ashcroft Yoga Group

Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244

Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Desert Bells Handbell Choir

Second Time Around

Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781

Sage Sound Singers Adult Community Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676

Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Committee Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Cache Creek Beautification Society

BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67gmail.com

Cottages / Cabins Ashcroft: 1 Bdrm Cabin for single N/S person. F/S included $450.00/m.

Please call 250.453.9983

Mobile Homes & Pads CACHE CREEK: Sm. 1 bed. mobile w/ addition, in M.H.P., backs on to Bonaparte R. $500/mo. Avail Dec. 1. Refs required. (250) 378-4411

Homes for Rent 2 BDR 1 BTH Mobile Home 960 SQFT $8500 OBO. Finance/Rent to own available.

Call 604-786-4175 for Details.

Ashcroft: 2 bdrm hse, lg lot, fenced, reno’d F/S, $950/mo. call Caroline and lv msg Avl Dec 1. Mature Couple preferred.

250.547.8920 Ashcroft Area: Lg house on acreage. 4bdrm, 2bthrm, 5appl a/c barnyard, workshp, 45 min from Cache Creek: Ref & D/D req. To Inquire: 250.457.2093 Cache Creek: 1/2 Duplex.

2-3 bdrm, carport, W/D, granite counters, N/S, no drinkers/partiers, $700/mo. (less for middle-aged+). 250.457.0099 CACHE CREEK: 2 bedrm house, $800 per mo. incl. heat & light. Call 250-493-2884.

CACHE CREEK: house, N/S, (250) 457-9921

4 bedrm $950/mo.

Transportation

Auto Financing

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564

The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club

Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415

(and Farmers Market) Judy Davison 250-457-6693

Clean, Affordable, Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park

Best Apartments in the area!

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412636. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 22, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information.

Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

Ashcroft Hospice Program

Ashcroft Apartment & Motel

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COMMUNITY

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Thursday, November 22, 2012 The Journal

COMING EVENTS Nov. 26: Cache Creek Council holds its next meeting at 4:30 in the Village Office.

Nov. 29: Spaghetti Supper and Fundraising Auction. Tickets at Ashcroft Bakery, Ashcroft TIM-BR Mart and Community Futures - Sun Country. Special rate for families. Also looking for donated items for the auction. Call Jackie at 453-9457. Proceeds to the first annual Ashcroft Wellness Festival next summer.

Dec. 1: 2 Christmas Bazaars - 1 Day! Health Auxiliary 10 a.m. Noon at Ashcroft Community Hall (clothing, decorations, toys), Inter-Church Noon - 2:00 p.m. at Zion United Church Hall, 401 Bancroft St., Ashcroft. Craft & bake tables, tea and goodies.

Dec 9: Annual Kinsmen Family “Christmas Turkey” Bingo at the Cache Creek Community Hall. Doors open at 10:00 am.

Dec 7th: 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa and Toys for Joys 8-11am at Chris’s Under the Bridge Restaurant.

Dec 12 & 13: Screening Mammography at the Ashcroft Hospital.

For appointments call 1-800-663-9203.

Dec. 14: Zion UCW Church Family Christmas Party; 5:30 PM. Potluck supper and program.

Dec. 16: Ashcroft Curling Club annual “Turkey Fun Spiel”, 10 am - 4 pm. Entry fee; everyone welcome. Please bring at least one non-perishable food item for the local Christmas Food Hamper.

Potluck luncheon. Sign up sheet at the Curling Rink, or call Barb Hodder 250-453-9286.

Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., NOV. 23rd • 6:30 - 8:00 pm TURKEY DINNER • $10.00/plate Visitors Welcome Legion Elections for 2013 Executive will be held at the Mon. Nov. 19th 7:30 PM meeting.

We encourage all voting members to attend.

MEAT DRAW Every Saturday ~ 3:00 pm

* Legion Crib Tournament last Sunday of the month - Open 10 am starts 11 am sharp - 12 games * Free Pool Daily Euchre, first & third Sunday of every month 1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome Contract Bridge, beginners welcome Every Tuesday 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Ashcroft Legion General Meeting 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meeting July and August) Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday • 12 pm - 4 pm Thursday - Friday • 12 pm - 11 pm Saturday • 12 pm - 8 pm Sunday • 12 pm - 6 pm

MEMBERS & BONA FIDE GUESTS WELCOME

Phase 2 Field Guide revealed Gold Country launched its Phase 2 Field Guide for GeoTourism last week in Cache Creek. The attractive spiral-bound book includes the 72 new geocaches with pictures, background stories and original artwork about each. Gold Country Marketing Manager Terri Hadwin and GeoTourism Director Marcie Down (pictured above) sold 125 of the books at the launch last Saturday after presenting Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta with the first one (pictured right). Current retail locations for the guide can be found at www.goldtrail.com/ shop.cfm

Do you know the health benefits of Hazelwood?

Do you know the health benefits of Hazelwood?

One mom’s story, hazelwood and teething One mom’s story, hazelwood and teething

Christine Black is a happy mom with a story to tell other moms whose babies are having a difficult time teething. “My little one now has 16 teeth and I never had to give her any medication for teething. Plus I’ve been off cortisone for my eczema since I started using the Pure Hazelwood products.” said Christine.

The story is one that has its roots back in the very, very early days. Many long years ago aboriginal people put chips of hazelwood on their babies’ necks to soothe teething pains. The practice seemed to have been nearly lost until a Quebec couple with a new baby who was teething, was given a necklace made with beads from the hazelwood tree. Genevieve Lagace and Patrick Lafond were delighted when they found that the ageold practice seemed to work wonders, so they began to make necklaces for infants, children and adults.

They now have over 70 employees and this is a 100% natural, 100% handmade and 100% Canadian product. They now sell in over 1300 outlets across Canada, the United States and Europe.

Health benefits of Hazelwood for the whole family Testimonies from our clients confirm that Hazelwood relieves or soothes: heartburn, gastric reflux, teething, skin problems (psoriasis, acne, eczema), arthritis, osteoarthritis, constipation, migraines, cavities or any ailment associated with oxidant stress and/or acid-basic unbalance.

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Chandra’s Herbal Health Chandra's Herbal Health Lillooet Pharmasave Or ask your local pharmacy or health food store

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The Tradition Continues!

SANTA PARADE & MADNESS Friday, December 7, 2012

5:30 pm: Parade entries marshal by CPR tracks south of the blue truck on Railway 6:00 pm: Parade starts All day: Santa Madness shopping at participating locations Hot chocolate, coffee, and barbecued hot dogs will be available at Ashcroft Irly Bird The Ashcroft Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the 2012 Santa Parade and Santa Madness. This event continues to be a very special one, and we’re looking forward to another exceptional event this year.

To register your float or parade entry, please contact Judy Stuart 250-453-9366 or (250) 457-7129, or e-mail her at judystuart@telus.net

An evening you won’t want to miss