Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, May 16, 2013

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Wildfire keeps Ashcroft busy

Stiff winds and wildfires didn’t stop the 2013 Mother’s Day Fly In and Pancake Breakfast. There were a few less people and planes, but the show went on.

The Spatsum Creek wildfire isn’t out, but fire fighters feel they have it under control. Spotty showers, cooler temperatures, and decreased winds, have allowed them to make good headway on Tuesday. With no additional growth on Monday, the fire remains estimated at 1400 hectares in size.

Evacuation orders for resident in the outlying area were lifted Monday night around 6 pm.

Ashcroft Administrator Michelle Allen said the Ashcroft Fire Dept. went up to Sundance Sunday night with Fire Protection Branch, but were able to stand down shortly afterwards. She said the Village Office was busy Monday issuing permits to residents who wanted to get back onto their properties to feed their animals.

Over 110 fire fighters are were site Tuesday, assisted by six helicopters and five water tenders. More crews are continuing to arrive and a Type One Incident Management Team is now in place. A fire camp is planned for Wednesday.

This fire still continues to challenge crews due to steep slopes, rocky terrain, and windy conditions. Fire fighters will continue to build guard around the fire’s perimeter and helicopters will provide bucketing support.

Creek washes out Backvalley Road Hot temperatures caused a sudden melt in local waterways last week, and sent water and debris gushing through Cache Creek.

Backvalley Rd. bore the brunt of the creek’s energy and it was washed out in at least three places.

Interior Roads spokesperson Phil Doddridge said his crews would be repairing the damage this week and it should be fully functional in a couple of weeks.

BC Hydro had to rescue two of its power poles after the water washed away the material supporting them.

Dodderidge said he and Donny Lowe pulled a picnic table out of the creek just as it was about the enter the culvert under Hwy 97. The table was followed by a log and other debris. Dodderidge said they could have lost the highway if the table had gone into the culvert and jammed.

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May 8 at 2 pm police were called to assist BC Ambulance at a Cache Creek residence where a 61 year old Cache Creek woman was found deceased. It was determined that the woman had passed away from natural causes. The case was turned over to the coroner’s office.

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Fire activity

May 11 at 11 pm RCMP were contacted by the TNRD to issue an evacuation Alert to the residents on Kirkland Ranch Rd. and Drinkwater Rd. after strong winds had whipped up the Spatsum Creek wildfire.

At 3 pm the following day, the evacuation Alert was expanded

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North Rd. Appoximately 28 residences Wendy Coomber were afto include residents of Hwy fected and 97C south of Ashcroft, be- less than 100 people. Offiginning at Bar M Ranch and cers from Clinton, Lytton including Barnes Lake Rd., and Traffic Services also asYD Ranch Rd. and the Ore- sisted. gon Jack Reserve.

On May 13 at 1:30 pm Later the same evening, RCMP were informed that at 8 pm, the TNRD issue an the evacuation Notice had Evacuation Notice for all been lifted. RCMP continue residents of the same areas to be in communication with and RCMP reattended the the TNRD to provide further properties to make everyone assistance if needed. aware. They also established No deaths, injuries or a no-go zone on Hwy 97C to

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significant loss of property was reported.

Culprit found

May 12 at 6 am the victim of an unsolved hit and run back in January reported that he had found the suspect vehicle involved, parked on Stage Rd. in Cache Creek.

An investigator attended with a broken piece from the scene of the original accident and it matched a damaged portion of the vehicle.

The Registered Owner is from Cache Creek. Investigation into the matter is continuing.

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Poles imperilled by creek washout BC Hydro crews worked quickly and safely on Wednesday afternoon to stabilize a distribution line along Back Valley Road near Cache Creek after the road was damaged by flooding.

Water from the overflowing creek surrounded two power poles carrying the line, causing the ground around the poles to become unstable. Crews relocated one pole and placed riprap - rock used to absorb the flow of running water - around the second pole.

There was a brief outage affecting four customers. Power was restored within two hours.

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Heavy debris flows in Cache Creek caused havoc and damage to property last week and especially to Backvalley Road where the road was destroyed by several washouts. The above photo was next to the Tumbleweed Motel in Cache Creek on Monday.

Council agrees to dog-friendly park From the Ashcroft Council meeting on May 13

Roll Call: Acting Mayor Helen Kormendy and councillors Alice Durksen and Jerry Fiddick. Missing: Mayor Andy Anderson and Coun. Jackie Tegart.

For the love of rodeo 2012 Rodeo Queen Ginelle Talarico (left) was on hand to welcome 2013 Rodeo Princess Grace Antoine into the family earlier this week. Grace will take over from big sister Harley, who was 2012 Rodeo Princess. Harley was invited to represent us at the Williams Lake Indoor BCRA Rodeo last month. It started off with Miss Rodeo Canada coming to meet Harley at the Cache Creek Elementary School for a tour. Harley then spent the Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Williams Lake signing autographs, joining in the Grand Entry, Volunteer Dinner, Royalty Seminar and Last but not least escorted her Grandpa Archie Williams to receive his award, as he was inducted into the cowboy Hall of Fame.

and entry form for the Ashcroft Rodeo Parade on June 15.

This year’s theme is mining, from the gold rush to present day mines. The parade begins at 11 am, starting from the “Big Blue Mining Truck” at the south end of Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave.

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Communication with CP Council is hoping that they can improve communications with CP after hearing that Interior Roads manager Phil Doddridge didn’t receive notice from them that they were working on the railway crossing in Ashcroft again.

Work on the crossing is now finished, and it is in great shape, said Doddridge, but CP didn’t notify Interior Roads - again - that they were doing the work and rerouting traffic. He said the lack of notice meant that Interior Roads couldn’t let the Village or anyone else know. He said the change in trafflc flow could present problems for the Village if there was an accident in town with trucks that would normally stick to the highway bypass.

Council passed a motion to ask CP to come to a public meeting and talk to them.

Graffiti Days Poker Run Council approved a request from the Cache Creek Graffiti Days committee to use Heritage Place Park as a stopping point again this year for their Poker Run on June 7. Organizer Damian Couture said they had 30 classic cars take place in the event last year; this year they’re hoping for up to 50.

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Dogs on leashes permitted Council agreed to approve Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave. as an area where “Dogs on leash allowed”, and to place a dog waste receptacle near the picnic tables. All other parks in Ashcroft remain off limit to dogs.

Council agreed with a report from administration which pointed out that few children play in HPP, therefore there is little chance of them coming into contact with dog feces there.

However, the park has allowed dog on leashes there for the past four years, and the dog control officer reported that dog owners are very good about picking up after their dogs there. Staff also pointed out that HPP attracts a lot of visitors who comment on how muc they enjoy being able to stop and have a rest there, and they appreciate being able to walk their dogs in a cooler grassy environment.

Water Turbidity Acting Mayor Helen Kormendy said she has had several people ask her about the water turbidity level. She said that she referred them to the Village website or to the large sign at in front of the Car Wash, but they don’t know about the sign or they don’t use a computer.

“These people were very frustrated and believed the Village should do more,” she said.

Five Year Financial Plan Council adopted Bylaw 781, the Five Year Financial Plan which includes the 2013 municipal budget.

Tax Rates Council adopted Bylaw 782 which sets out the tax rates for 2013.

Next meeting May 27 at 7 pm in the Village Office.

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Emergencies put priorities in focus We are materialists, you and I. I don’t mean that in a negative sense: it’s simply a trait of ours. Whether it’s collecting the odd pebble on the beach or rare and hugely expensive paintings, we have “things” that we love, or at least enjoy.

Most of us don’t let it go too far. A few nick nacs, collector’s spoons, a closet full of fabric, a garage full of tools... And then there are hoarders, but that’s something else.

Over the weekend, many of our community members were faced with evacuation because of the Spatsum Creek fire.

Some of them left and took the things that mattered to them; others stayed put but they still made up a mental inventory of what they would take if they had to leave right away.

It’s often enlightening what we decide to take with us and what to leave behind.

And an emergency is often no time to make that decision, which is why Emergency Preparedness workers keep telling us to plan ahead - make grab ‘n go bags to leave in your car, make escape routes, etc. I received an email from an animal rights group on Sunday urging those facing evacuation to plan ahead for your pets. While I agree with the plan ahead part, the message came too late.

The last town I lived in up north was evacuated in 2001. Being part of the Municipal Emergency Plan committee, I knew about planning ahead, and did. The day of the evacuation, I was out of town. So much for plans of what I would take in an emergency.

My partner was the MEP co-ordinator for the town and left the house to find out what was happening before evacuation was ordered. It turned out well, and we all returned home that evening, but it makes you think about the things that are near and dear to you and what you’d be willing to risk your life to protect and save.

You never look at your posessions the same way again, knowing that you’d leave them to burn if you had to.

It’s different for all of us, but for me, my family is what matters most - both my twolegged and four-legged family members.

ONE OF THE CLYDESDALES at Desert Hills Ranch waits patiently for someone to rub his nose

Word will spread about pigeon pileup lETTErs To ThE EDiTor Dear Editor If I were a tourist...

Today, the tour bus that was taking me on my travels through beautiful British Columbia, stopped in Cache Creek.

Maybe I was travelling from Kamloops, on a beautiful winding highway past lakes that seemed untouched by man, vast open fields with cattle and hay crops under constant irrigation to turn them in wonderful patches of green against the brown vegetation of the hills.

Every turn of the highway revealed new vistas to stimulate my senses.

Maybe I should come back here someday.

Maybe I was traveling down from Williams Lake and observed the forest that comes down to the highway with the many large and small lakes with large flocks of waterfowl. Perhaps I dreamed of catching rainbow trout, maybe I should come back here some day.

Maybe I was travelling from the South, through the famous Fraser Canyon, watching the sunlight

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play on the walls of the Canyon highlighting features which would bring out the artist or photographer in anybody. At Lytton, we turned into the Thompson River Valley and saw the landscape slowly turn from forest to northern desert with sagebrush and wild grasses. You could see forever! Past ranches old and new. Log houses that tell of a family’s struggle to survive in this sometimes harsh, beautiful land.

Maybe I will come back this way again.

As we pass by the Ashcroft Ranch I see a sign saying Cache Creek is a short distance ahead. I think of an oasis in this dry country.

As we drive into Cache Creek, I notice signs of a progressive crossroads Village - a new Library under construction, a beautification project with trees and flowers being planted. Motels and restaurants for the tired and hungry travellers.

Beautiful houses on the surrounding hills. By coincidence, the buses stopped in what appeared to be an abandoned shopping plaza called the Oasis.

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In order to stretch my legs, I decided to walk along the storefronts of the Plaza and look in the windows. Obviously the stores were not cleaned after they were closed as I see garment hangers and other debris all over the floors. I continued to walk. In the next store I see “lumps” of something all over the floor, concentrated at the doorway and under the windows. Then, to my horror, I realize what the “lumps” are - piles of dead pigeon carcasses. One store looks like it has hundreds of them, others only one or two. It was obvious they had been there a long time.

What kind of property owner would allow this to happen? What kind of a Community would allow a property owner to be so cruel to birds who were just looking for a warm place to roost.

What kind of a Community would allow this to continue?

IF I were a tourist, I would NOT stop again in Cache Creek, and I would tell this story to my friends.

Laurie Rennie Cache Creek See LETTERS on p. 6

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Life after getting scammed on the Internet Unless scammers are brought under control, the Internet may never fully realize its potential as a place of commerce

by Doug Firby Editor-in-Chief Troy Media CALGARY, AB/ Troy Media/ - The plot of Will Ferguson’s award-winning novel 419 revolves around the fallout from a Nigerian scam that bilks a poor Calgarian out of all of his worldly possessions and drives him to suicide. It’s a good read, but the description of the scam makes it appear to be rudimentary; it seemed to me that surely no one would fall for something so obvious.

Maybe some =operators in China have been studying and learning from their peers in Nigeria, because some recent Internet scams have – on the surface at least – elevated the art to a new level.

Consider an experience I’m going through with a company that pretends to be the official web site for a popular U.S.-based shore manufacturer. The site is called thefryeboots.com/, but I’m warning you right now that you go there at your own peril.

It appears to be an almost exact replica of the real company’s website: thefryecompany.com/. If you open the two sites up and compare them side-byside, the similarities are astonishing.

Good job, scammers!

Both sites have the company’s name, prominently displayed in the upper left hand corner of the home page.

Both have alluring photographs of young people, mostly women, wearing the product. The menu across the top of both is in the same font, and the dropdown menus function in exactly the same way.

The only obvious difference? The fraudulent site has some of their boots on sale at “40 per cent off”.

OK, so, confession time. I happened across the fraudulent site, was fooled into believing it was the manufacturer’s site and ordered a pair of boots. What happened next is what’s really interesting.

Almost immediately after the order was placed, weird things started to

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happen. The first was that the order did My situation should eventually get not appear to process properly. When I sorted out, thanks to the ability to discontacted “the company”, I received a pute the charge through Visa, and the reply asking for my order number. The fact that I didn’t dig myself in any deepreturn email had Chinese characters ap- er before discovering the scam. Still, it pear in an email field - not what you’d required me to cancel my card and take expect to see from an American manu- a number of other security measures to facturer. ensure the company had not accessed ZION UNITED Uh oh. Then I got an email from files on my computer.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10 am wording and poor grammar for such a Getting it under control is a dauntKIDZ MONDAY SCHOOL: 3:30 pm large company.) ing challenge for law enforcement St. Alban’s A call to my Visa provider affirmed officials. But if the environment 501 Brink St, Ashcroft ~ 250-453-9909 that the charge had in fact been applied doesn’t change for the better, there’s against my account. After a Google good reason to believe that the InterAnglican Church of Canada search revealed that thefryboots.com net may never fully realize its potenREV. DAN HINES OR DEACON LOIS PETTY has been blacklisted, my bank advised tial as a place of commerce. The idea me to immediately cancel the order and of walking into a real store, and walkCache Creek Pentecostal Church demand a refund. ing out with the goods in hand – even Christ Centered People Centered And then things got crazy. After if it means at a price premium – never 1551 Stage Rd. Cache Creek B.C. several email exchanges in which I de- seemed so attractive.

Phone 250-457-6463 manded a refund, the scammers bePastor David Murphy came threatening. I received this email, Doug Firby is Editor-in-Chief and Worship and Sermon commences at 10 a.m. and – I kid you not – it is word-for- National Affairs columnist for Troy Everyone welcome word what landed in my inbox: Media.

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Dip and Dive at the Cache Creek Pool Summer is on the way, get out your bathing suit, grab your flippers, and join us at the Cache Creek Pool May 18th. Join us for Water Fight Nights, Fit for Life Aquafit, Graffiti Days, swimming lessons and many more events. This Victoria Day long weekend, May 18th to May 20th, is the Opening Weekend! The public swim hours are 12:30 to 4:30 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm. There are games, activities and fun planned for all ages Saturday during the afternoon swim.

Senior’s Fit for Life presents: Aqua Fit. Increase your strength, balance, core and cardio while exercising gently on your joints. Have fun while you work toward a healthier you! All ages and fitness levels welcome. Ability to swim is not necessary. Classes run from 12pm – 1pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday through May and June starting on May 22nd and will be lead by Vicky Trill.

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Lifeguard training will be available through Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. Classes are dependent upon interest.

Important dates to remember are June 8th and July 1st. Graffiti Days will be hosted at Cache Creek Park over the weekend of June 8th as well as Canada Day July 1st.

The Cache Creek Pool will be open from 12:30pm – 8pm for both events!

The staff at the Cache Creek pool are excited to see you come out and have a good time! If you have any questions or ideas please call 250-457-9135.

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Ten ladies attended the May meeting of Zion’s United Church Women when Lynn Lancaster, president, welcomed everyone.

Jacklyn Desrosiers led the devotional, taken from the book I’ll Be Glad to Give a Devotional by Amy Bolding. The scripture was from Proverbs. The message was “We can’t quit now,” to make other happy is a virtue, a gift from Go, a blessing to the work; Take hold of yourself when tempted to quit.

After approval of the agenda with additions and approval of the minutes, it was onto old business. We had designated some of our funds towards an automatic dishwasher, so hopefully we will soon have enough with donations to purchase this much needed item.

The U.C.W. Will be leading one of theSunday worship services in June.

Correspondence was dealt with, some from Narmata, 1st and Carmen, a missionary working in Mexico. The

The Strawberry Tea taste of success Dear Editor Thank you to all who helped with our Strawberry Tea on Apr. 27. Without your time, with all the work involved, we could not have put it on. I can’t mention names, but you all know who we are meaning.

It was so nice meeting all our friends and neighbours – thanks to all of you also for making it the success it was.

Winners of the raffles were: 1st Lana Rereson, 2nd Lil Liesch, and 3rd Henry Klassen.

The Door Prize was won by Barb Shaw and the Cake Prize was won by Gena Stewart.

Pat Kirby, president Seniors Association

UniteD in spirit United Church Women Phyllis Gray date for the Western Women’s Conference is Sept. 27-29 in Naramata. RBC where we get our Daily Bread booklet from is offering a free book entitled Foregiveness, which we will get.

Reports were given next. Reta Robertson handed out the written Treasurer’s Report. Our sunshine lady Dorothy Pears reported having sent some cards to those celebrating a birthday. Hilda Drinkwater in charge of archives has a few more pictures to put up and she keeps our albums u to date.

Phyllis Gray for Publicity gave her report next. Reta reported for our Outreach program and said how busy they were when we hosted Soups On Apr. 19. Zion United will be hosting Soups On again May 24. She also reported that people are still saving and giving her Campbell soup labels and used

stamps. We really appreciate all those who do this as it helps with Christian work elsewhere.

We then had our coffee break and fellowship time before continuing the meeting. Lynn commented on the BC U.C.W. Conference.

Zion United Church will be having a Yard Sale on June 1 with household items and some furniture, so watch for posters and a notice in Coming Events in The Journal. The time will be 9 am to noon with NO early bird sales. If anyone had any items they wish to contribute towards this event, we would very much appreciate them. They can be brought to the hall most week days as our minister is usually there, or can be brought to the hall on Friday, May 31 in the morning as we we will be pricing items then.

Our next meeting is June 4 at 2 pm and any ladies who are interested are welcome to come asa a visitor. We then repeated the U.C.W. Benediction together.

Delta’s mayor pushes for Ashcroft transloading facility South Delta Leader Mayor Lois Jackson is continuing her push for a transloading facility in Ashcroft which she says will reduce the strain on Delta and protect valuable farmland.

Council passed a motion in support of the Ashcroft container terminal site last May, which has been upgraded with a $5 million investment from the federal government.

In a letter addressed to the federal ministry of transportation last June, Jackson urged them to support the Ashcroft terminal, pointing out there has been a significant loss of farmland in Delta to the South Fraser Perimeter Road, Tsawwassen First Nation, and Deltaport container terminal expansion.

“People will say, well why do we care here in Delta,” said Mayor Lois

Jackson. “My position [is] quite clear.

I’m very selfishly trying to guard the lands in and around Port Metro Vancouver here in Delta.”

Jackson said during a recent visit to Ashcroft, mayor Andy Anderson told her residents could use the employment such a project would bring.

“While we were there people were stopping us in the streets and basically saying is there anything you can do to help us realize this very good idea,” she said.

Ashcroft Terminal, located 90 kilometres west of Kamloops on the Thompson River, has a direct connection with both CP and CN rail mainlines to Deltaport, and 120 hectares of industrially-zoned land for bulk storage and container capacity.

The potential benefits of inland terminals for B.C. was first highlighted in a 2006 provincial ministry of transportation report called Inland Container Terminal Analysis.

The issue was further examined in a 2007 report by federal Minister of International Trade David Emerson, recommending the deClip out our velopment of a system of inland terminals to business card ad reduce congestion at for great deals Vancouver’s ports and the surrounding areas.

Jackson will now Enjoy our beautiful patio and beat the heat plan another stakewith an Iced Cap, Iced Mocha or holder meeting with industry representavarious flavoured Iced Lattes! tives to make a case for Ashcroft’s use as Hours: Tues-Fri 7am-8pm • Sat 11pm-8pm • Closed Sunday & Monday a transloading facility 250-453-9880 • 301 Railway Ashcroft for Deltaport.

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Clinton’s Western Heritage Week in full swing STRIKING A BALANCE Susan Swan 459-2224 or 2325

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Clinton Annual Ball

Clinton’s Western Heritage Week kicks off with the Clinton Annual Ball on Saturday, May 18. This event has been running since the first Ball that was held in January of 1868.

The plans are in place and this year promises to be another banner year for the Ball with a lovely three-course dinner followed by dancing to the 16-piece Cariboo Gold Dance Band from Williams Lake. The Perfect Match, also from Williams Lake will entertain during the bands intermissions. Clinton’s own fantastic Can-Can troupe, the Mill Girl Follies will also keep the crowd entertained.

With good food, great entertainment, door prizes as well as priz-

es for Most Elegant Lady, Dapper Gentleman and Best Dressed Couple, the Ball is a great start to the week.

Clinton’s Well Know Museum

The South Cariboo Museum (AKA Clinton Museum) will open for the season on Saturday, May 18.

Those wishing to have their treasures appraised can drop by the museum on May 19 for the Antiques Roadshow and have Ted Pappas evaluate their items for a $5 donation (per piece) to the museum.

Then on May 22 Museum Society members will host an Open House at the museum Sharon and Wayne Marchant at the 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop by Annual Ball for a cup of coffee and refreshOld Timers Tea ments while you enjoy the Museum’s The Clinton Old Timers Tea is a amazing display of artifacts, photos tradition that goes back about half a and memorabilia of the area’s history. century. It honours the old timers who The museum in Clinton has been helped build this community. described as one of the best in BC. See BALANCE on p. 10 Drop by and see why.

The Journal office will be closed Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st

250-453-2261

Box 190, 402-4th Street, Ashcroft, BC, V0K 1A0

Bob McCormick, Ashcroft Electric wants to congratulate David Porter and Family for the successful grand opening of Desert Hills Ranch and the new Garden Centre

BRING A FRIEND AND GET FIT FOR LIFE! AQUA FIT At the Cache Creek Pool Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (excluding statutory holidays) From noon to 1:00 PM Starts on June 10th and runs until the end of August Cost for 4 week sets (11 Classes): Seniors (55 plus) - $33/month or $4 drop in Under age 55 - $44/month or $5 drop in

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

May 22nd to June 7th At the Cache Creek Park Monday, Wednesday and Fridays From 9:30-10:30 AM Cost for 3 week set (8 Classes): Special 55+ rates: $24 or $4/class drop-in Under 55 welcome: $32 or $5 drop-in To Register for either of these programs please contact Vicky Trill at (250) 457-7038 or trills@telus.net

WHAT’S NEW

Anie’s Pizza and Bakery in Cache Creek celebrated the grand opening of its new patio last week. The restaurant has been undergoing a series of renovations to make it more inviting. Mayor John Ranta cuts the ribbon with (left) Anie Lim and Ian Campbell and friends.

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DRINKING WATER WEEK “Turn the tap water off while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your face.”

Ashcroft Dental Clinic 250-453-9147

411 Brink St., Ashcroft

“Washing machines use anywhere between 100 - 200 litres of water per load”

Cache Creek Husky

“Don’t run the hose while washing your car”

Friendship Auto Service Ltd. 250-453-9308 603 Railway Avenue

When you turn on your tap and clean, safe water comes out, do you ever wonder how it got there or what happens to it when it goes down the drain? Or why you should care?

“We may think we have enough water for our needs in BC but that is not always the case.

Our water is finite, and the demand is increasing due to climate change, population growth and industry needs,” says Daisy Foster, CEO of the 4,700-member BC Water & Waste Association. “Although the expenses may not be apparent, there are significant costs, energy and human input required to treat our drinking water to be

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clean and safe, deliver it to our taps, and manage the wastewater that goes down the drain.”

She adds, “New regulations and aging infrastructure such as pipes and treatment systems will mean upgrades and replacements and this is something we are all going to have to pay for.”

During Drinking Water Week, May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste Association asks you to ‘Get to Know Your H2O’ and think about the impact of your everyday habits.

“We forget that we use the same treated drinking water to wash our cars and water our lawns. We flush our toilets and away it goes with whatever we put down there,” says Foster. “Just a few simple changes such as watering our lawns less, using rain barrels, installing water efficient fixtures or appliances, and not putting harmful substances down our drains can make a big difference.”

For example, detergents, paint, medications, and many other household products end up at wastewater treatment plants where special processes are required to minimize the impact on the environment and receiving waters.

Fats, oils and grease that we put down our drains can often cause blockages in

“Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.”

1-800-557-7355 401 Railway Avenue

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250-457-6287

1047 South Trans-Canada Hwy, Cache Creek

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sewer lines resulting in costly repairs.

Foster says, “During Drinking Water Week, get involved and learn more about your water and the impact of your actions. Start by taking the Community Water Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online.

People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facilities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

Take the y Communit Water Challenge!

MAY 20-26

Ashcroft fAmily medicAl PrActice 250-453-9353 Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway in Vancouver courtesy of The Fairmont Waterfront and Helijet, plus receive 10% off water efficient fixtures at Splashes Bath & Kitchen Centres across BC! It’s simple – just pledge to take one or all of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

True and False: Test your water knowledge – take the quiz!

1. British Columbians use more water than other Canadians.

In BC we may take our water for granted, but it is a finite resource we need to value and protect.

“Use the garbage disposal sparingly.

Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time”

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“Drinking water is essential for your health!”

Our water – Why do we need to protect it? Why should we care?

S afety “Wash only full loads in the clothes washer.”

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T__ F__

2. A toilet that continues to run after flushing can waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year.

T__ F__

3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week.

T__ F__

ANSWERS: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes.

If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn. *Environment Canada, 2011.

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For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

“Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket.”

250-457-6464 Cache Creek

facebook.com/drinkingwaterweek @drinkingwaterwk

“Install a low-volume toilet or low-flow showerhead”

Village of Ashcroft

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge

“Consult your local nursery for information on plant selection and placement for optimum outdoor water savings”

Be Water Wise: □ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day. □ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home. □ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can). □ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity. □ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know?

• The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* • 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.* • Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%. *RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

“Check your toilets and faucets for leaks”

403 Railway Avenue Ashcroft, B.C.

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“Run your dishwasher only when it’s full”

Highway 97, Cache Creek

“Avoid over-watering your lawn in the summer”

Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital

Old Cariboo Road, Cache Creek

250-457-6203

DRINKING WATER WEEK “Turn the tap water off while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your face.”

Ashcroft Dental Clinic 250-453-9147

411 Brink St., Ashcroft

“Washing machines use anywhere between 100 - 200 litres of water per load”

Cache Creek Husky

“Don’t run the hose while washing your car”

Friendship Auto Service Ltd. 250-453-9308 603 Railway Avenue

When you turn on your tap and clean, safe water comes out, do you ever wonder how it got there or what happens to it when it goes down the drain? Or why you should care?

“We may think we have enough water for our needs in BC but that is not always the case.

Our water is finite, and the demand is increasing due to climate change, population growth and industry needs,” says Daisy Foster, CEO of the 4,700-member BC Water & Waste Association. “Although the expenses may not be apparent, there are significant costs, energy and human input required to treat our drinking water to be

Golden Country Ltd. Independently Owned and Operated

clean and safe, deliver it to our taps, and manage the wastewater that goes down the drain.”

She adds, “New regulations and aging infrastructure such as pipes and treatment systems will mean upgrades and replacements and this is something we are all going to have to pay for.”

During Drinking Water Week, May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste Association asks you to ‘Get to Know Your H2O’ and think about the impact of your everyday habits.

“We forget that we use the same treated drinking water to wash our cars and water our lawns. We flush our toilets and away it goes with whatever we put down there,” says Foster. “Just a few simple changes such as watering our lawns less, using rain barrels, installing water efficient fixtures or appliances, and not putting harmful substances down our drains can make a big difference.”

For example, detergents, paint, medications, and many other household products end up at wastewater treatment plants where special processes are required to minimize the impact on the environment and receiving waters.

Fats, oils and grease that we put down our drains can often cause blockages in

“Teach your children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.”

1-800-557-7355 401 Railway Avenue

art M

foods

250-457-6287

1047 South Trans-Canada Hwy, Cache Creek

The Journal Thursday, May 16, 2013

“Sweep sidewalks and driveways rather than spraying them with water” Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 250-453-9343

sewer lines resulting in costly repairs.

Foster says, “During Drinking Water Week, get involved and learn more about your water and the impact of your actions. Start by taking the Community Water Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online.

People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facilities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

Take the y Communit Water Challenge!

MAY 20-26

Ashcroft fAmily medicAl PrActice 250-453-9353 Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway in Vancouver courtesy of The Fairmont Waterfront and Helijet, plus receive 10% off water efficient fixtures at Splashes Bath & Kitchen Centres across BC! It’s simple – just pledge to take one or all of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

True and False: Test your water knowledge – take the quiz!

1. British Columbians use more water than other Canadians.

In BC we may take our water for granted, but it is a finite resource we need to value and protect.

“Use the garbage disposal sparingly.

Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time”

www.ash-cache-journal.com A9

“Drinking water is essential for your health!”

Our water – Why do we need to protect it? Why should we care?

S afety “Wash only full loads in the clothes washer.”

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Journal

T__ F__

2. A toilet that continues to run after flushing can waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year.

T__ F__

3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week.

T__ F__

ANSWERS: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes.

If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn. *Environment Canada, 2011.

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For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

“Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket.”

250-457-6464 Cache Creek

facebook.com/drinkingwaterweek @drinkingwaterwk

“Install a low-volume toilet or low-flow showerhead”

Village of Ashcroft

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge

“Consult your local nursery for information on plant selection and placement for optimum outdoor water savings”

Be Water Wise: □ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day. □ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home. □ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can). □ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity. □ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know?

• The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* • 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.* • Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%. *RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

“Check your toilets and faucets for leaks”

403 Railway Avenue Ashcroft, B.C.

250-453-2553

Ashcroft Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED BROKERAGE

110B Railway Ave. Ashcroft, B.C.

1-888-900-9880

“Run your dishwasher only when it’s full”

Highway 97, Cache Creek

“Avoid over-watering your lawn in the summer”

Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital

Old Cariboo Road, Cache Creek

250-457-6203

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Dress up Day in Clinton, followed by parade It will be held on Friday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. in the Clinton Memorial Hall. It is a chance to relax with some refreshments and catch up with old friends or make some new ones.

This year there will be a display of old newspaper clippings, scrapbooks and household items that tell the story of Clinton’s past. Everyone is invited to this free event.

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Individual Costume.

Plan to visit Clinton on May 24 - you may see some interesting decorations and costumes.

Annual Clinton Parade

The 2013 Clinton Parade The Clinton and District Econom- is Saturday, May ic Development Society is sponsoring 25 beginning a 150/50 Theme and Period Dress-up at 11 a.m. The Mill Girl Follies with the Hat Creek Ranch stage coach after the Contest on May 24. theme this year 2012 parade Although Clinton residents are en- is the 150/50 hotdogs and drinks for the kids at the couraged to decorate their homes and Anniversary. fire hall at 309 Lebourdais Avenue. businesses and to dress in period cosPick up your parade entry forms tume for the entire Heritage Week, from Integris Credit Union, Clinton Then off to the Rodeo judging will take place on May 24. Coffee House, Country Squire Gift Then it is off to the rodeo, but I’ll Prizes will be awarded for the Best Shop or at the Village Office. Parade give you more details on that next Business Heritage 150/50 theme, Best organizers would like the forms re- week.

Business Individual Costume and Best turned by May 18 if possible.

In addition to the usual Clinton Seniors awards, there will be a special While all the heritage week activribbon this year for the entry ities are going on, the regular events that best depicts this year’s still take place.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 150/50 Anniversary CelebraThe Clinton Seniors Association OFFICE ASSISTANT tion theme. will hold their regular general meetThe Village of Clinton is seeking a full time position for an If you are planning to come ing following lunch at noon on May Office Assistant, who is accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). and watch the parade come 16 at the Clinton Seniors Centre at 217 early to stake out the best ad- Smith Avenue. New members are alThe successful candidate shall have completed grade 12 or equivalent, preferably with extra courses in office or busivantage points along the route. ways welcome.

Heritage Dress Up Contest

ness administration. Five years local government knowledge and experience would be an asset. Indicate your familiarity with Microsoft Office, Web Pages and Social Media in your cover letter.

Team player, ability to get along with others and public is a must.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence, including a covering letter, references will be required should you be shortlisted.

Please send resume via email, fax or mail by May 31, 2013.

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Lions Beef on a Bun

As in past years the Clinton Lions Club will have their famous beef on a bun at a kiosk beside the Clinton Health Centre. Often the line up for this treat begins even before the parade has finished.

Fire Hall Hotdogs

Also as in the past, members of the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department will have free

Council Meetings

The Village of Clinton Council meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 22 beginning at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices at 1423 Cariboo Hwy. The public is welcome to attend.

Anyone wishing to view the agendas or minutes of previous meetings can find them on the village website at www. village.clinton.bc.ca

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Gary Mercer Celebration of Life Service Saturday, May 18, 2013, Noon at the Cache Creek Community Hall Refreshments will be served All who knew Gary are welcome to attend Notice of Disposition

To: Ernie Duncan (Ernest), formerly of site 61 Lombardi Drive, 701 South Trans Canada Hwy., Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 701 STC Hwy., Cache Creek, BC intends to dispose of a 1971 Port Royal Mobile Home, 12x66 feet, and its contents, (“the Property”) located in the Sage and Sands Trailer Park, Cache Creek, BC, 30 days after the publication of this notice, Unless: • You take legal possession of the Property, • You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or • You make an application to the BC Supreme Court to establish such a right.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

Landlord: May Hillyard, Don Hillyard 13A Mallard Drive 701 South Trans Canada Highway Cache Creek, BC V0K 1A0 250-457-6776

COMING EVENTS

Safety first Graymont Lime Plant at Pavilion and students and staff from Gold Trail School District gathered on May 7 to recognize and celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. The Lime Plant organized games, draws and meals for the students while telling them about the importance of safety on the job.

Photo by Christian Desbiens

Natural gas prices When it comes to buying natural gas, it’s nice to have a choice. Compare your options: fixed rates and terms offered by independent gas marketers or a variable rate offered by FortisBC. Customer Choice: it’s yours to make.

Residential fixed rates (per GJ)* Gas marketer

Contact info

Access Gas Services Inc.

1-877-519-0862 accessgas.com

Active Renewable Marketing Ltd.

1-866-628-9427 activerenewable.com

FireFly Energy

1-866-818-8828 fireflyenergy.ca

Just Energy

1-877-865-9724 justenergy.com

Planet Energy

1-866-360-8569 planetenergyhome.ca

Summitt Energy BC LP

1-877-222-9520 summittenergy.ca

Superior Energy Management

1-877-784-4262 superiorenergy.ca

Local natural gas utility

Contact info

FortisBC

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1 yr term

2 yr term

3 yr term

4 yr term

5 yr term

$4.39

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For more information, visit fortisbc.com/choice. *Chart shows gas marketers’ rates for a range of fixed terms, valid as of May 1, 2013. Marketers typically offer a variety of rates and options.

Check gas marketers’ websites or call to confirm current rates.

A gigajoule (GJ) is a measurement of energy used for establishing rates, sales and billing. One gigajoule is equal to one billion joules (J) or 948,213 British thermal units (Btu).

The Customer Choice name and logo is used under license from FortisBC Energy Inc. This advertisement is produced on behalf of the British Columbia Utilities Commission.

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Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., MAY 17 • 6:30 - 8:00 pm BARON OF BEEF $10.00/plate Visitors Welcome

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Residential variable rate (per GJ)**

**Residential variable rate valid as of April 1, 2013. FortisBC’s rates are reviewed quarterly by the British Columbia Utilities Commission.

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May 18 - Annual Flea Market, Walhachin Hall, May 18-19 from 9 am - 4 pm. All proceeds to the Walhachin Museum.

May 23 - Plein Air Art Show & Sale open to the Public. 6:30-8:30 pm at St. Alban’s Church Hall.

May 25th: Safari Club International-Thompson River BC Chapter is hosting a fund raiser starting at 5:30pm; Tickets available at Remax office, 250.453.2225 or through Ken Brown 250.453.9415 June 21-22 - The BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will be visiting Ashcroft Hospital. Women ages 40-79 can book an appointment by calling 1-800-663-9203 or visiting www.smpbc.ca May 15 - Help us clean up the pocket park on Hwy 1 next to the Nugget Motel. The Cache Creek Beautification Society will me meeting at Hungry Herbies at 6:30 am. Bring gloves and hats and drought-resistant plants if you have any.

May 18 &19 Rendezvous 2013 at the Ashcroft River Inn from 10 am to 4 pm with a Rock Auction Saturday at 7 pm, registration at 6:30.

May 27 - The next meeting of Cache Creek Council, 4:30pm in Council Chambers.

June 1 - Zion United Church Yard Sale 9 AM to 12 noon. No early bird sales. Free admission. Donations for the sale can be brought to Zion’s Hall May 31 from 9 to noon.

June 4 - Zion United Church Women meet June 4 at 2 PM in the Hall. Last meeting before the summer recess, resuming Sept.

June 6 - Community Clean Up in Cache Creek, 6-8 pm. Meet at the Community Hall. Bring gloves and hats. Organized by the Cache Creek Beautification Society.

Every Friday - Soup’s On from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Ashcroft. Soup, buns and dessert by donation. Soup’s On is moving from St. Alban’s to Zion for May 24th only, 401 Bancroft St.

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

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For the love of Mom

Last week I saw an interesting post on Facebook titled: “Seeking Kelowna, BC Firefighter named Brent.”

The 300 word post was written by a man named Tom Argall from Brampton, Ontario.

He explained that his mother had just been visiting Kelowna and had tripped on a bit of raised sidewalk, falling hard, breaking her arm and bruising her face. Luckily an

off-duty firefighter was driving by, stopped and came to her rescue.

Tom ended his post with this: “I want to thank Brent. I’m over two thousand miles away and I don’t know his last name, but I’m appealing to the six degrees of Facebook to send the message. If you are reading this and you know a Kelowna, B.C. firefighter named Brent, please

May 2013 • Week 3 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, life might get stressful really soon unless you curb your spending. Although you may feel like you’re made of money right now, eventually the well will dry up.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Making changes is seldom easy, but change is necessary this week, Taurus. You may need to analyze which areas of your life can use the most work.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, kick back and have some fun in the next few days. Otherwise, you may waste an opportunity to recharge your batteries. Work responsibilities will not wait for long.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect some rejuvenated ambition and energy. Spurred on by this newfound energy, you can successfully tackle many of the things on your to-do list.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, unless you can focus you will just be puttering around without a goal. Put your mind on one thing and stick with this line of thinking for a few days.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you set your mind to something, it can be difficult to alter your opinions or perceptions.

You may need to be a bit more flexible with a loved one this week.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you want someone to take you seriously you have to make up your mind. Don’t flip-flop on your ideals this week or you may come across as a pushover.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, just when you think you have reached a dead end, a new path miraculously opens up. Don’t miss your opportunity because time is fleeting.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 If practice makes perfect, then you have just about reached perfection, Sagittarius. You have been over and over something from every angle. It is now or never.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, there are many things you will not be able to change about this week, so why focus on the negativity? Instead, work around any issues and get the job done anyway.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You often seem immune to the seriousness of certain situations, Aquarius. This week is no different. Try to recognize the gravity of a certain situation and put your best foot forward.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t think that your efforts have gone unnoticed, Pisces. A few key people have been keeping track of your accomplishments.

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com thank him for me.

Shake his hand, hug him, buy him a beer, whatever your preferred expression of gratitude may

be. Last Wednesday, wherever he was going, whatever he had planned for the day, whatever was happening in

his own life was suddenly irrelevant and secondary to him because a total stranger needed help. We need more people like that in the world.”

He posted his two paragraphs on Facebook a week after the accident on May 1st. Before going to bed that night he was pleasantly surprised it had already been shared by 99 people.

When he awoke in the morning he was amazed it had been shared over 250 times. By May 3rd, his request had been shared by a whopping 2400 people, and within an hour of me sharing it, Brent’s last name was revealed as Beselt.

But Tom already knew that, because, by then, he’d received a message from the man he was looking for.

“I’m not on Facebook,” Brent said. “So I sent him a note through my wife’s account after being asked by so many people if it was me. Even friends from Spain and Saskatchewan contacted us about his post. It was crazy.

I was just doing what anybody would have

done.”

Tom was happy to hear from him. “I read his message to my mom and she cried,” he said. “In a good way.”

The 77 year old, now in a cast and recuperating nicely, was incredibly appreciative and touched by the kindness of a stranger. Not just one stranger, but many.

A nurse had also stopped to help, and

Human decency is alive and well in the world, and there are millions of examples of it being displayed every day.

Unfortunately It’s the crazy, negative and tragic stories that get most of the press, which can give the impression we shouldn’t expect kindness and compassion from strangers. We should.

The vast majority of us human beings are

then later visited her in the hospital. There were others that offered assistance too.

And now over 2700 people on Facebook have shared a simple request of a son wanting to thank a stranger for helping his beloved mother.

“Brent was a real hero,” Tom said. “ But so was everyone that helped. I’m very grateful to them all.”

more loving than we think. Let’s open our eyes, and hearts, to that.

And if anyone knows the nurse named Kim from Kelowna General Hospital who helped Tom’s mom, please let me know. He’d really like to say thanks.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be reached at LoriWelbourne.com

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)

EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO THE EIGHTH ANNUAL

DISTRICT RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of fun, friends, and memories as we celebrate the many contributions of those District employees who are retiring, or have retired, this year: DATE: Thursday June 6, 2013 TIME: No-host bar opens @ 5:30pm; Dinner served @ 6:30pm LOCATION: Historic Hat Creek Ranch, 11 km. north of Cache Creek TICKETS: $26.00 for adults (includes starter salad, main course, dessert coffee/tea) For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Tracy Liesch (250) 453-9151 Ext 234, tliesch@sd74.bc.ca Lois Miller (250) 453-9151 Ext 201, lmiller@sd74.bc.ca (Please reserve your tickets by May 27th, 2013)

BC SPCA WARNS ABOUT “HOT DOGS”

With summer here, the BC SPCA is reminding the public about the hazards of leaving dogs unattended in parked cars. Hundreds of dogs die needlessly in this way each year. In minutes the temperature in a parked car can reach well over thirty-eight degrees Celsius. Dogs can withstand these temperatures for only about ten minutes before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. For more information, visit the BC SPCA website at www.spca.bc.ca.

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Clemes Hall being transformed

What a blast of warm weather! It feels like summer not spring! I’m not complaining though.

Our planned Spring cleanup in April was cancelled as it was 6 degrees and the rain was blowing sideways. These volunteer events should be at least somewhat fun. We ended up with a gorgeous day on May 4, and with a fantastic turn out and all our roads and lanes were combed and are litter free – for now at least. Thanks to everyone for pitching in!

Mother’s Day pancake breakfast was well attended and many enjoyed a great breakfast - thanks so much to the Spences Bridge Fire Dept. and especially Marg, Arnie and Trudy. The winners of the community Club Mother’s Day raffle are: 1st prize (crocheted blanket donated by Carol Madden)

won by Chief Donna Gallager, 2nd prize (First Aid kit in Spences Bridge donated by the fire dept.) won by TerMavourneen esa Downs, Varcoe-Ryan and 3rd prize (hanging basket donated by yours truly) won by Linda Nichols.

Thanks to everyone for the support.

COMINGS & GOINGS ON

The New Horizon’s Seniors program is underway with the formation of an Elder’s Council. It’s met twice now and is busy planning events and activities that will see Elders mentoring Elders by sharing their various skills and talents. We are also striving for a more unified community as we share, learn and gain understanding from each other. The first event is planned for May 28; it is a potluck picnic lunch at the “dancing tree”. Meet at the Chief Wistemnista centre at noon with your contribution for lunch, and we’ll all go laugh, dance, and learn!

The electrical aspect of the renovations at the hall is just about complete. The new lights are up, and they look great! The new furnace has already resulted in a much reduced hydro bill. The NDI funds are now in place and we are in the process of ordering a nice little stage for the hall. The options for events and performances will be greatly enhanced.

The Ashcroft Communities in Bloom group would like to thank Second Time Around for a generous donation of $500.

These funds will be used to update Communities in Bloom signage including signs on the TransCanada Highway leading down towards Ashcroft. (Above) CiB member Ina Gory accepts the donation from Manager Anne Bonter.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT MUSEUM POSITION The Village of Ashcroft has a position available in the Ashcroft Museum for the summer months. This position would run June 14 to August 30 and would be for 40 hours per week at $11.00 per hour. This position will be of interest to anyone with a love of history.

Duties would include greeting guests, answering general questions as well as janitorial duties.

This position is designed for students who will be returning to a secondary or post-secondary institution in the fall.

The Village is an equal opportunity employer and this position is open to both male and female applicants.

Interested parties are invited to submit their Resumes to the following address by 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

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The Desert Daze planning is coming along nicely. We have been receiving some sponsorships, and the music line–up is just about finalized.

Next month’s column will have more final details – but make sure you mark August 9-10 in your calendar for two days of great music and activities for the whole family.

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On Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. prayers will be recited at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Kamloops. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church, Clinton, B.C. followed by a celebration of her life at David Stoddard School, Clinton.

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*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

301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625

601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656

Ashcroft Apartment & Motel

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The Royal Canadian Legion #113

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

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Community Volunteer Groups

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 Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Contractors

PETEBATTEL@GMAIL.COM

Ashcroft Hospice Program

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

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564

SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415

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:carelee67@gmail.com

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

Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses.

Learn more at lookingglassbc.com

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Panorama shot from Ashcroft Reserve, taken May 13 Photo by Wendy Coomber

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Journal

Fire season came early

Helicopter in the area of Barnes Lake Rd. where they were taking water from Willard Lake.

Photo by Marilyn Bueckert

Ashcroft and area residents went through smoke and evacuation over the May 12-13 weekend, due to the Spatsum Creek wildfire.

Although the evacuation notices have been lifted, the fire is still burning. (Above) The Kirkland Ranch Rd. and Drinkwater Rd. intersection; (Left) Looking south from Barnes Lake; (Left above) a house behind Sundance Ranch.

Photos by Andrea Bona

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