Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, September 05, 2013

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Ashcroft wary of recycling plan

Lytton’s annual River Festival weekend offered a lot of everything!

Ashcroft Council is proceeding cautiously with a new recycling plan introduced by the BC government.

At the Aug. 26 Council meeting, councillors voted to tell Multi Material BC that it is interested in considering their financial incentives, however it is unable to make a final decision until more information is forthcoming.

“It’s not viable for Ashcroft,” said Mayor Andy Anderson. “There are far too many things out of our control.”

Ashcroft is not the only municipality viewing the new program with caution.

In 1989 the Socred government introduced amendments to the Waste Management Act which mandated regional districts to develop solid waste management plans by the end of 1995 and to include a recycling component.

The province decided to shift the onus of recycling in 2011 from local government to the manufacturing industry. It amended its Recycling Regulation to require companies that supply packing and printed paper (PPP) to take responsibility for providing residents with reasonable access to PPP collection services. The Ministry of Environment approved the Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) Stewardship Plan in April 2013. The plan is to be implemented by May 2014.

To implement the plan, the MMBC, a notfor-profit agency, was formed. Multi Material BC (MMBC) has a board of directors made up of industry representatives who were tasked to develop and implement a residential stewardship plan. EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is meant to provide incentives for product design and production that emphasizes easier recycling, dismantling and repair, as well as reduced packaging.

MMBC has proposed a financial incentive to encourage municipalities to expand their service to curbside recycling collection, offering $35 per household.

Ashcroft Administrator Michelle Allen advised Council that the Village spends approximately $80-$100 per household to collect solid waste already.

Columbia Institute’s Centre for Civic Governance released a report in August – MultiMaterial BC and Local Governments – that reviewed the program and its effects on local governments: See RECYCLING on p. 2

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Penalties part of new plan “WithRecycling from p. 1 out greater public oversight and ongoing consultation, the core imperative for an industry-run organization like MMBC is likely to be cutting costs, rather than cutting the amount of waste products going to landfills or maximizing recycling. Many BC municipalities are concerned that could lead to backsliding in recycling programs, undermining years of public investment and progress in waste reduction,” it stated.

Administrator Allen told councillors that the Village would need to change its curbside collection system as the containers used to collect the PPP are not compatible with the Ashcroft’s new garbage truck.

The MMBC has also indicated that municipalities will have to take the recyclables to a depot of MMBC’s choosing, which will not further than 60 km from the municipality.

Although they will pay a bonus for increased volume and weight of PPP collected, they also charge fines for service failures, such as 1.

Overstatement of curbside households in service area ($5,000); 2.

Failure to provide a required report on time ($500 per day past deadline); 3. Delivery of materials with more than three per cent contam-

Back to school driving tips

ination ($5,000 per ticketed load); and 4. Delivery schedule halted or altered due to labour disruption ($5,000 per day).

For drivers “Most of these failures could - Every school day, unless otherwise be monitored,” said Allen, “howposted, a 30-km/h speed limit is in effect in ever the three per cent contaminaSchool Zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tion rate is a concern. TNRD does - If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or random checks on their (recycling) in the lane next to you, they may be yielding collection and average between to a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop.

8-10 per cent contamination.”

- Always yield to pedestrians – it’s the “Do we have to go with this law. as a municipality?” asked Coun.

- Vehicles approaching school buses from Doreen Lambert. both directions must stop for school buses “No,” replied Anderson, “They when their lights are flashing. can put it out to a private contractor - Always look for pedestrians when you’re instead, and pay them more.” backing up.

“It’s disturbing they’ve been For parents and students given so much leeway and don’t - Remove your headphones and put away even have to consult with the Vilyour phone or other electronic gadgets when lage,” said Coun. Jerry Fiddick. crossing the street. Focus on the road so you At this point, MMBC can can see, hear and respond safely. change the scope of the work re- Make eye contact with drivers, so you quired with no input from the local both know you see each other. government, as well as dictate poli- Dress to be seen. Wear bright or light cies and standards and service levcoloured clothing. Use reflective material on els. The plan is set up in MMBC’s clothes or accessories in the dark. favour, leaving municipalities with - Look left-right-left around parked vehilittle recourse, said Allen. cles. Children should avoid taking shortcuts She added that the TNRD has through parking lots. indicated that they will not reduce B.C. penalties the current level of service regard- Speed in School Zone: $196 to $253 ing recycling, however the board - Speed events in Playground Zone: $196 to $253 visit village.clinton.bc.ca had not made a decision on wheth- For anniversary - Fail to stop for school bus: $167 er or not to sign a contract with or -email admin@village.clinton.bc.ca Fail to yield to pedestrian: $167 MMBC. - Disobey school $167 250.459.2261 to speak to us directly callguard/patrol:

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Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft next week Inviting all Ashcroft, Cache Creek and area residents, ages 2 to 92, to join in the 33rd Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 15 starting at 10 am.

This year’s event will once again begin at the Gazebo in Heritage Place Park. Participants will run along Railway Avenue and on to Evans (“Slough”) Road. You may walk, run or bike for 2, 5 or 10 km - whatever your comfort level.

All levels of participation are encouraged and greatly appreciated by the Terry Fox Organization.

Water will be provided along the route, as well as Post-Run hot dogs, drinks and treats for all the energetic participants back at the park.

Pledge forms are available at Interior Savings Credit Union, Ashcroft Irly Store, Friendship Auto Service or on-line at www. terryfox.org/ Every dollar you raise is valuable in the fight -- with 84 cents of every dollar going directly to cancer research.

Help find the cure - bring your family and friends and have a great time for a great cause.

Join us for the 2013 Terry Fox Run. Cam and Deb Tedford

Some of the participants in last year’s Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft.

Ashcroft receives “Green” designation, approves new bench policy From the Ashcroft Council meeting on Aug. 26 Roll Call: Mayor Andy Anderson and councillors Alice Durksen, Jerry Fiddick and Doreen Lambert. Missing: Coun. Helen Kormendy.

Lac-Megantic support

Council voted to donate $250 to the town of Lac-Megantic to help them rebuild after the train derailment and fire on July 6 decimated the community, and

to send a letter of sympathy and support.

The action was precipitated by a letter from Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney who issued a challenge to all Canadian communities to send a letter and a donation to Her Worship Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche of Lac-Megantic “to support one of our colleagues who is faced with some unbelievable challenges.”

A S H C RO F T Council Briefs

Ashcroft goes green

Council received a letter from the Province of BC and the Union of BC Municipalities Green Communities Committee congratulating Ashcroft for the Village’s successful efforts to measure and reduce its corporate Greenhouse Gas emissions for the 2012 reporting year.

“As a Charter signatory who has completed a corporate carbon inventory for the 2012 reporting yer and has demonstrated familiarity with the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory, you have been awarded Level 2 recognition – ‘Measurement’,” stated the letter.

“In recognition of your achievements, the GCC is very pleased to provide you with ‘green communities’ branding for use on official websites and letter heads.”

“Good on us,” replied Mayor Andy Anderson.

“We’ll take the recognition and celebrate,” said Coun.

Alice Durksen.

16 Mile Fire Rescue Truck

Ashcroft Fire Chief Brian Henderson with the Fire Department’s new Fire Rescue Truck. The truck was purchased earlier this year, second hand from the Logan Lake Fire Dept.

Council approved the sale of their surplus 1981 Ford Fire Rescue vehicle to the 16 Mile Society for $300. The Village purchased a “new” Res-

cue vehicle from Logan Lake earlier this year. The old Rescue vehicle will be used by the 16 Mile Volunteer Fire Dept.

“That’s a pretty good place for it to go,” stated Mayor Anderson. “I hope they can make some good use out of it.”

Memorial Bench Policy

Council approved a new policy for the Purchase and Placement of Memorial Benches in town.

In the past, the Village Public Works crew built the memorial benches and picnic tables and the Village sold them for $250.

They were substantial and held up well, but required maintenance and the cost to build them was far more than the Village received in selling them.

In 2012 the Second Time Around committed donated three benches to the Village.

They were built in Ontario and made of recycled plastic with a 50 year guarantee against breakage. They can also be placed in locations such as the cemetery were regular irrigation won’t have any impact on them.

However, advised Village Administrator Michelle Allen, having them shipped from Ontario is pricey and she recommended that they order six at a time. Even with ordering so many, purchase price would be $1,500 per bench plus GST. Also in the policy, the purchaser will complete a Memorial Bench Purchase Form and submit it to the Village Office; the Village will endeavour to place See COUNCIL on p. 6

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Not your mother’s classroom I read last week where Olds (Alberta) College is requiring all of their students to complete an iPad game in which they open a virtual lemonade stand and gradually build it into a business empire.

Why am I surprised? Technology is spreading further and further into our lives, and most of us just take for granted that everyone is more or less at the same level.

I suppose in my day in elementary school, using a video game as a teaching aid would have been the equivalent of our French teacher hauling out the little black and white TV on a six-foot rolling stand so that we could spend part of the class watching Chez Helene (with Suzie the mouse!) It didn’t do much in the way of teaching me French, because unfortunately I can’t can’t speak it or translate it, but watching TV in the middle of class was pretty cool.

If nothing else, technology has shown us how far we’ve come and how creative we are as humans.

I remember my grade 1 teacher showing us how to dial a rotary telephone!

Yes, rotary. Rotary telephones - you can see them in antique stores now. You stuck your finger in the hole corresponding to the number you wanted to dial and pushed the dial clockwise in a circular motion. Then it made a cool clicking sound as the dial moved back into place.

In those days, the only telephone in the school was in the principal’s office. Parents called the principal if they wanted to contact their children, or vice versa.

Texting? What’s that? All of those books I had taken away from me during class because I was reading something unrelated to the subject being taught at that very moment by the teacher.

And, with all of the back to school news this week, I find there are school districts that encourage their students to bring their own wireless devices to class.

Hmmm, I guess that would be the equivalent of a pen in my days.

It’s no wonder that school libraries are looking deserted these days. It’s not that kids aren’t reading - they’re doing most of it online and in a variety of ways.

Wish I’d had that when I was in school.

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A HOOD ACCESSORY guaranteed to make passengers think twice VICTORIA – Another school year dawns in B.C., with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes.

First up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 school districts.

Public discussion about these disputes usually focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in schools haven’t seen for four years.

Their current deals expired more than a year ago, after they were subject to the same twoyear wage freeze imposed on the rest of government.

The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff and teachers.

(Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that teacher raises will be funded by extra transfers from the provincial treasury as they try to get a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for another day.)

CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a large number of part-timers.

Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no employer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected to help pay all of the above to government workers.

The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustment.”

All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb any reductions in work-

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ing hours. From a taxpayer’s perspective, this leads to the maximum number of employees making the highest wages.

Overtime in CenTom Fletcher tral Okanagan is time tfletcher@blackpress.ca and a half for the first two hours, and double time after that. Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum. It’s amazing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise when it’s paid at quadruple time.

The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only dream about.

Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12.

The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out for years to come.

It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an extra day added for every year after that.

There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction.

This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to suggest that given the growing gap between public and private employment benefits, finding savings is reasonable.

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sage & sand Pony Club open to new members It has been a busy year for the Sage & Sand Pony Club! We had many new members this year and we were able to participate in the Santa Parade, the Rodeo Parade, and Quiz. We also had a Pony Club Summer Camp where the riders earned ribbons in presentation, dressage and intermediate hops. It was a fun, action packed time!

The Sage & Sand Pony Club will be taking registrations for the upcoming year. Children from the ages of 7 and up are welcome to join. For more information please contact Marcie Down at 250826-6957 between 5-9 pm or email at mleedown@yahoo.ca .

The members participate in the Christmas Parade, Rodeo Parade, and will be preparing for Rally, and Quiz as well as a horse show for next year. Riders can earn badges and ribbons. Members not only learn to ride, but through a variety of activities and games also

learn how to care for and groom ponies and horses. The focus for all members is loyalty, character and sportsmanship. Pony Club helps children develop through a love of horses and builds long lasting friendships. This is a wonderful way for children to be active and enjoy the great outdoors.

letters to the editor Bureaucracy kills enjoyment Dear Editor For as long as I have known Bill Spelay of Cache Creek, he has proven himself to be a first rate barber.

I am sure that countless customers of Bill, who were barbered at Bill’s shop in the Oasis Hotel in Cache Creek for years and years, will agree.

Bill has never cut anyone’s throat with a razor.

Hasn’t even nicked a customer. His technique and manner, born over these many years, - the cuttings, the massages, the so careful touches that made Bill a master at his trade, made him one of those people you could entirely depend upon.

Trust. Not only to do the job.

But excel at it.

Well, apparently the bureaucrats at Interior Health decided that years of practical experience are of no account.

They have required all persons like Bill who volunteer their services at a very minimal cost to residents of Extended Care, have liabil-

The club would like to thank Sloan Hammond of Gryphon Hollow Farm for all of her hard work, training and dedication to the Sage & Sand Pony Club. Thank you to all who donated bottles for our bottle drive. We continue to accept donations through the bottle depot. Stay tuned for more updates from the club.

District Commissioner Marcie Down

ity insurance. Upon inquiry, care facility. Some day, they, such regulations. Which Bill was told such insurance too, will need a hair cut. A are mean-spirited and utterwould cost over $700. shave, a trimming of the ly lacking in any sensitivity When persons in Exmustache. Let us hope for whatsoever. tended Care cannot have the their sakes, that the authorEsther Darlington services of those who make ity health people will have MacDonald life just a little more beara bigger heart, and a more Ashcroft able. A hair washing, cutopen mind. Will not impose ting, curling, even a perm.

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) When cutPO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 ting a persons Phone: 250 453 9101 FAX: 250 453 2425 www.sd74.bc.ca hair and trimming a musThe Future of Gold Trail Schools and Programs tache becomes a liability that In the spring, the Board of Education met with communities only the insurto discuss the future of Gold Trail schools and programs. ance companCommunity members had an opportunity to provide ies will benefeedback to the board on their priorities for education in fit from, you their community. Based on the information provided at the have to wonder community meetings, feedback received and discussion, who our health district staff developed a report with recommendations. authorities are The report, The Future of Gold Trail Schools and Programs, working for. is available on the district website www.sd74.bc.ca, local This reguschool or the school district office. lation is a The next steps of the Board of Education are guided by peoples’ enjoyPolicy 9.10 “School Closure”. This policy states that the ment killer. No first decision of the Board is to decide whether it will doubt about it. consider or proceed with any further discussions regarding For people who the school closure and reconfiguration recommendations are the most put forward by staff. At the September 17, 2013 Open vulnerable.

Board meeting at Ashcroft Secondary School, the Board Some day, of Education will vote on whether it will consider the the people who recommendations regarding school reconfiguration and make up these school closure. If the Board approves the motions to rules will find consider the recommendations, a consultation process as themselves in outlined in Policy 9.10 “School Closure” will be developed. an extended

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(Left) Members of the Sage & Sand Pony Club. Back row, L-R: Vraja-Sundari Benner-Tapia, Emma Gross and Amy Down. Front row, L-R: Gaurangi Benner-Tapia and Kaitlyn Pinkey.

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Every Saturday - Cache Creek Farmer and Flea Market 9 am to 1 pm at the main intersection, next to Chums Restaurant.

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L-R: Lion Darrell Rawclife, Paul Monford, Rob Henderson, Stan Aie, Brian Henderson and Lion Gordon Daily.

Golfers enjoy Lions’ tourney The big winners of the Ashcroft and District Lions Club fifth annual golf tournament were Paul Monford, Rob Henderson, Stan Aie and Brian Henderson.

Men’s KP - Bill Perry, Mens Accurate Drive - Robert Simpson, Ladies KP - Mavis Putnam, and Ladies Accurate Drive - Bev Campbell.

Forty players turned out, the day was sunny, everyone had a good time and the Lions thank everyone who played, all of the generous merchants and the Golf Course staff.

Thanks also to Lions Burt and Jan Mazerall and their friends Bob and Sharon Brady for bar-b-quing. The dinner was delicious. See you all at next year’s tournament!!!

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Table and chair policy passed to place the bench in a mutually acceptable location; the Village will place an order once six benches have been ordered and paid for; the purchaser can pay the entire price for the bench, shipping and handling fees if they don’t want to wait until six benches have been ordered; and the Village has the sole discretion to determine the supplier and style of bench available through the program.

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Tables and Chair Policy

Council approved a new policy for Tables and Chairs for Ashcroft Community Hall and Drylands Arena. It describes which tables stay in the Community Hall, which can be moved between the hall and the arena, and which are to be rented out.

In 2007 the Village purchased a

number of six-foot long tables and folding chairs which can only be used in the hall and the arena by user groups and their use is included in the facility rental fee; in 2013 the Village purchased 12 six-foot round tables with a storage rack, and they can be used only in the hall; many years ago the Rodeo Association donated the use of approximately 40 tables with chairs to the Village, and they are rented out to individuals or groups for use within the community – the Village collects the rental fee and annually forwards the fees to the Rodeo Association for the replacement of damaged tables.

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Ashcroft & District Fall Fair

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Blue Jeans and Country Scenes Admission: Adults $5.00 • Students $3.00 Children under 5 - FREE Entries will be accepted Friday Sept. 6, 3-7pm and Saturday Sept. 7 from 9am-noon For more info and booklets: ashcroftfallfair.net

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Sunday, Sept. 8th - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Drylands Arena

Blue Jeans and Country Scenes Admission: Adults $5.00 • Students $3.00 Children under 5 - FREE Entries will be accepted Friday Sept. 6, 3-7pm and Saturday Sept. 7 from 9am-noon For more info and booklets: ashcroftfallfair.net

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Livestock and domestic dogs, bad weeds and a good harvest Hot time in the Cariboo

The August long weekend was notable for two small wildfires that were started by lightning and quickly attended by the Wildfire Management staff with several water bombers and helicopters.

Over 100 fires were started that weekend in the Cariboo fire region alone – so one can be sure that staff of the Wildfire branch did not have any time for relaxation.

A change in seasons

Sights and sounds in my garden tell me that summer has peaked and a new season about to begin. Red tomatoes on the vine, lettuce in flower, young robins everywhere and Clark’s nutcrackers practising their choral works are prominent features these days. Also, bears are leaving their telltale signs on the road and the deer are changing the colour of their

coats. It is time to pick all your tree fruit if you don’t want bears in your trees.

Squirrels are falling cones which thud to the ground making a great deal of noise when the cone hits a vehicle or metal roof. Night time low temperatures of 5C degrees also indicate that it will soon be time to say farewell to the more tender flowers and garden produce.

It has been a good summer, hot and dry, at Loon Lake Road; fishing has been good, the weather cooperative for the most, and people have had time to relax with family and friends.

From Loon Lake Road

Dogs and livestock

Neighbours and dogs are once again in the news and under discussion. This time it is the provincial court judge’s ruling that a rancher on the Bonaparte Plateau, who shot a dog that was chasing her cattle, was guilty under the criminal code of unlawfully killing an animal.

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Do they need to evaluate if Phone 250-457-6463 it is just playing and having fun at Pastor David Murphy the expense of the cattle and calves Worship and Sermon commences at 10 a.m. or if is it after blood and wants to Everyone welcome make a meal of one of them? If it

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Barbara Hendricks is just having fun the rancher should let it be?

The BC Cattleman’s Association is asking the BC Government to amend the livestock act to clarify when and under what circumstances a rancher can protect their livestock from dogs that are harassing their animals. This is a good thing to ask for.

Under the Livestock Act “a person may kill a dog if the person finds the dog (a) running at large, and (b) attacking or viciously pursuing livestock.”

The Cattleman’s Assoc wants definitions of the words attack, pursue and vicious to assist ranchers to determine how to handle future incidents.

In my opinion, a dog owner who does not have their dog under control when off their property should be heavily fined, even if it is just “playing” at chasing cattle with no “malicious” intent. The word of the rancher that the dog was chasing livestock should be sufficient without having to produce proof of cuts and bites to the animals.

This decision is a city bred decision that has no place in rural agricultural life.

Otherwise what can we expect next – maybe when a bear kills a calf, the bear shouldn’t be shot because it was hungry and it was just doing what bears do.

Noxious knapweed

On road trips along Loon Lake Road and other service roads this month, one could see the telltale purple blossoms of the spotted knapweed everywhere. It has taken over the roadside in many places and invaded open spaces and meadows adjacent to the roads. It is sad to see that this weed is quickly pushing out the native plants.

This weed is classified as a provincial

Announcing Ashcroft and District Curling Club AGM September 18, 2013 at 7:30 pm Yes folks it is time to dust off the brooms and shoes and come on out for some fun and good company.

The executive have committed to advancing the sport of curling in Ashcroft and would like to see the return of the Grand Old Game to its former glory here in Ashcroft.

Come on out to the meeting and help to plan another great year of curling.

Hope to see you all there.

noxious weed and the B.C. Weed Control Act states that it is the duty of all land occupiers to control this and all other designated noxious plants.

It is unfortunate that this message hasn’t got through to the provincial government and its departments, such as the Ministry of Transport. Some of us pull every knapweed we see on our property only to have a new seeding drift in from the roadside or the neighbour’s field. If we all make an effort we can continue to enjoy the beauty of our native plants and keep these pests under control.

It appears that the TNRD’s biological controls do not work and they seem to have given up on doing anything about this and other noxious weeds.

Putting up the harvest

It is seed saving time as well as harvesting and processing food for winter use. Pickling, dehydrating and other modern and traditions preserving methods are all in use here, however I am finding I am tending to go back more to the tradition recipes and methods. The modern chefs and cookbook writers have some good ideas but there are also centuries of experience in the older recipes and methods.

Vacuum sealers are mixed in with pickling crocks and drying racks to ensure that all the work of planting, growing and harvesting can be savoured during the coming winter months.

Shift into Fall

Labour Day weekend means back to school, school buses and a new season of chores and recreational activities.

This fall will mark the 60th year that the school bus has run on Loon Lake Road.

Many of our sunny weather residents will be thinking of packing up and migrating to their winter quarters in the next month or so.

Thanks everyone for a good summer and a safe journey to all.

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Most Creative People list includes Ashcroft grad

Ashcroft’s Wayne Little completes Ironman Whistler 2013. Little completed his first Ironman in 10:32:20, placing 40th in his age group, and 221 out of 2,171 athletes. He swam 3.8 km, biked 150 km and ran 42 km to complete the event.

Gary Chow presents data for a multi-beam antenna.

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Formerly of Ashcroft, Gary Chow was recently honoured in a list of 100 Most Creative People of 2013 by Fast Company. Chow and co-worker Bob Matthews at AT&T were ranked 30 out of 100.

In 2010, AT&T engineers Chow and Matthews were tasked with preparing wireless coverage for an upcoming 2011 popular California music festival where over 100,000 people would by vying for wireless space on their cell phones.

Together, they came up with the idea of a multi-beam antenna. Although some were skeptical, Chow and Matthews developed and tested the antenna in several large venues until they were confident of its success.

The array debuted at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2011 and increased peak capacity from 1 gigabyte per hour to 22 and also increased internet access speed.

It worked so well, said Chow, that AT&T’s largest competitors

were taking notice of their “strange looking antennas”.

Today, their groundbreaking work to design the world’s first multi-beam antenna is standard in the world of wireless networks and copied by others in the industry.

Some network teams even use the technology in the permanent network to cover high capacity areas like popular parks.

A Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineer generally works for a wireless carrier, such as AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon. They deal with the air interface part of the network, so their responsibilities could involve finding tower locations and having cell sites built, designing the frequency plan, selecting antennas and downtilts, and finally optimizing the network.

Gary Chow graduated from Ashcroft Secondary School in 1980 and is now a RAN engineer with AT&T Mobility in Los Angeles.

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Pixelated pair goes global

Last week I posted a video on YouTube entitled “Can I go topless here?” That video was first reported on locally, then provincially, nationally, and internationally until it finally went viral on the internet. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that would happen to me.

For the last four and a half years I’ve been writing this column, and I’ve produced about 200 videos for the internet. As I recall, none of them even cracked 1000 hits on YouTube. So, when my buddy Bruce Davis, a head honcho at Pattison Broadcast, recently advised me on promoting my new talk radio show with this: “You just need a video to go

viral,” I thought to myself, “Yeah, like that’s ever going to happen.”

First of all, I hadn’t done a video in over a year, and I really had no intention of doing another one for a good long while. But when I confirmed the timing of a phone interview with Mayor Walter Gray, and found out that his assistant assumed I was coming with my camera guy, I thought maybe I should.

Part of me really didn’t want to though.

It’s not that I don’t like doing videos, I do. I love them. It’s like storytelling, but with a more expensive pen. The problem was, I couldn’t afford that pen, and given my track record, my prior

September 2013 • Week 1 ARIES - Aries, you may not like scheduling too many things in advance, but sometimes it pays to plan and let others know your schedule so their minds are at ease.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may experience a financial windfall this week, Taurus. It may be a good time to ask for a raise or to play the lottery. Luck is on your side in the coming days.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expand your horizons and your path to success will be illuminated. Creativity will bring new opportunities and people into your life this week.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Share your optimism and enthusiasm with others, Cancer. You may prove unable to contain your happiness, so don’t be surprised if those around you pick up that vibe.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, expect your social life to take off this week. Things pick up with your friends, and romance might be right around the corner. Enjoy the ride.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you might think you can do no wrong at work, but scale back on risky decisions. Right now you have achieved financial stability, and you don’t want to risk that.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your heart is set on a lofty goal, but you recognize all the hard work necessary to make that goal a reality. Give it your best shot, and you will be glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may convince yourself that now is not the time to spend money on something that will make you feel good, but there is no reason to let fear get in the way of happiness.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 A friend or partner could open up a window of opportunity for you, Sagittarius. Make the most of this opportunity, and success will soon follow.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t get much done this week, Capricorn. There are many enticing distractions, and you can afford to devote some time to trivial pursuits.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this week may allow you to have your cake and eat it, too. Friends may be envious of your luck, so be sure to share some of your good fortune with those around you.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, devote ample time to your personal life this week. A few things need sorting out, so don’t hesitate to put other matters on the back burner.

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com investment with that had never paid off.

Lucky for me, this one did. Big time.

Who knew all I needed to do was sit across from the Mayor of Kelowna with a pixilated bare chest to get the attention of the media all over the world?

Heck, if I’d known that I, would have done it four years ago.

Of course, I’m quite glad that I didn’t. These

years of being a struggling artist just trying to get my work in front of as many eyes as possible have been an amazing learning experience and an emotional roller coaster. I gave up a respectable wellpaying job to dedicate myself to a vision, and I had no idea if I’d ever be able to make a living at it. I still don’t know for sure, but I suspect a few extra doors might

open for me now.

This last week has been surreal and I’ll share two moments in particular that I will never forget.

One was the night I was on the computer in the middle of the night, many of my Facebook friends still up with me, posting YouTube numbers and telling me whenever they noticed another news site running with my story. I was in tears several times with the overwhelming feeling of support from people who have been encouraging me for years.

The second was when the hits surpassed the first million on day five. I broke down in tears the way a longtime singer/songwriter

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might after hearing their first hit on the radio.

My husband and children were camping as this was unfolding, texting me their excitement and glee.

They’ve been by my side through this whole journey, and have as much invested as I do.

I doubt I could have had the perseverance without their support, and that of the friends, family and fans that have been so wonderful along the way.

I realize not everyone shares my view that a woman should be able to exercise her constitutional right to bare her chest anywhere a man can bare his without cruel judgment.

And I also understand

there are millions of people who believe a decay of society would happen as a result. I do not.

Australia and many countries in Europe where chests are just chests regardless of gender, age or physical esthetics have proved the exact opposite.

I believe North America is headed in that direction, and it’s nothing to fear. Thank you for believing in that too, Walter Gray. And thank you for believing in me.

More on this subject can be found on my talk radio website OnTheRocksTalk.com Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

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Barney Bentall and his band at Clintinon’s last Music in the Park concert of the year.

Summer music concludes, curling club meets Final Music in the Park

At least for this year! The final and best attended Music in the Park event in Clinton was held on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Barney Bentall and his band played to an appreciative crowd in Reg Conn Centennial Park. As Mother Nature dimmed the house lights all eyes were on the lighted stage in the bandshell as tune after tune kept toes tapping.

The beer garden was an enjoyable addition to this final musical event and the Clinton Literacy group kept the hot dogs and coffee coming in the concession. As well Dora Billy was kept busy making her famous bannock.

What a great finish to the Music in the Park events for the 150/50 celebrations! If the enthusiasm for these events is anything to go by I wouldn’t be surprised to see more in years to come.

Special thanks to David Arlen Park for doing all the legwork to put on these events, everything from booking the

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musicians, renting, setting up and manning the sound equipment and lighting to performing to open the events. A job well done!

Annual Art Show

The Clinton Art and Culture Society is gearing up for the Eighth Annual Art and Artisan Show Oct. 4-6.

The theme this year is “Clinton Heritage 50/150”. All area artists and artisans are invited to submit their work. This is an open-entry show for all mediums.

Entries must be submitted by Sept.

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Clinton on TV

On March 1, Canadian Pickers, Sheldon Smithers and Scott Cozens and the film crew invaded the Clinton Emporium for the entire day.

The episode they filmed will be broadcast on Canadian Pickers on Monday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. on the History Channel.

Tune in to see what they found in Clinton.

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to onsite foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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Information AL-ANON ASHCROFT: Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meets Tuesdays, 8:00pm at St. Alban’s Church, 501 Brink. Tracey 250-457-3368.

AL-ANON: Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meeting Wed at 8:00pm at the Cache Creek Elementary Sch Library.

Contact: Val 250.457.1117

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Employment Business Opportunities ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Servers req’d F/T for Heartland Family Restaurant $10.25/hr.

Greet guests, present menus. Take orders.

Serve and present bills to guests and accept payments Please contact: Emmanouel : h e a r t l a n d 4 7 1 @ ya h o o. c a Cache Creek, BC

Trades, Technical GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry.

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SOTA Instruments, a Natural Health Company in Penticton BC, is growing and looking for motivated, hard-working, positive individuals to join our team. Candidates should be driven, lively and most importantly committed to providing unsurpassed service to our customers. Learn more about us, the position and how to apply: www.sota.com/pdf/cs.pdf

Education/Trade Schools Curriculum Assistant

We are an established private college seeking a F/T Curriculum Assistant in Kamloops. The candidate must have at least 2 years experience in the field and must be familiar with curriculum development concepts and have experience in MS Office. Moodle or another LMS is considered an asset. Deadline for applications is Sept 15.

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Services

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Ashcroft: Premium Ashcroft HAY. Low or High Alfalfa, Barn stored. $7.00 bale Please call 250.457.7322

Pets ASHCROFT: 8-wk-old beautiful, adorable Dobie/Rottie puppies. Tails docked, dew claws removed, de-wormed, first shots, ready for new homes. $500 ea. Call 250-453-2551

Heavy Duty Machinery

WRANGLER RENTALS LTD. is now recruiting Excavator Operators. Rig experience an asset. Camp jobs, day rates, health benefits & steady work rain or shine. Contact Monika 780-980-1331 or email resume: monika@wranglerrentals.com.

Help Wanted

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Merchandise for Sale

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

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ASHCROFT MINING DIVISION

Looking for a Career?

This might be for you.

Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S. Our dynamic company is looking for someone interested in a career in Operations Management to join our team as Area Supervisor for our Mining Division in Ashcroft, BC. We will hire and train the right individual in this entry level role to continuously learn, grow and to eventually move into more responsible roles within the Mining group.

ARROW OFFERS: • Growth potential • Training and Development • Competitive compensation & benefits package WE ARE LOOKING FOR: • A team player with excellent communication and people skills.

• Strong in a high paced operations environment.

• Strong organizationally.

• Detailed orientated and self motivated.

• Dedicated to learn and grow within our organization.

• Ability to quickly assess an ever changing environment and make decisions that financially optimize division operations.

Please send resume in confidence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, 400 -970 McMaster Place, Kamloops, BC. V2C 6K2 Fax: (250) 314-1750, email: lsavage@arrow.ca We are an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal Canadians are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with a post secondary degree or diploma in a related field.

Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year.

If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cottages / Cabins

Auto Financing

ASHCROFT Hillside Manor

Ashcroft: 1 Bdrm Cabin for single n/s person. F/S $450.00 Please call: 250-453-9983

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

Homes for Rent

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Best Apartments in the area!

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

Air conditioning

Rentals

Rent includes heat, hot water & cable TV (valued at over $100/month)

Apt/Condo for Rent

Walking distance to hospital and schools.

Ashcroft Apartment & Motel

Please give our Resident Manager Bill Manton a chance to impress you.

250-457-0433

Clean, Affordable, Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft

Available NOW!

One bedroom unfurnished apartment, available immediately to older mature persons. $495 per month includes heat and hot water.

Ref. req.

Seniors Discount available.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Lots

Rentals

CLINTON: 1 BR $450, Bachelor $400 clean, bright, quiet, parking and laundry included. OWNER wkrueger@shaw.ca 604-853-3410, Mgr. 250-459-2667

New paint, floors & fixtures! 1 lrg bdrm, 1 bath., great view, laundry, AC, NS, 1 sm pet OK. Utl incl. $650/mth. Avail Sept 1 or 15. call: 778-863-7025 tanitha.rempel@gmail.com

Auto Financing

1-800-961-7022

16 MILE: 2 bdrm hse, N/S, damage dep. & ref. req. $700/mo. 250-457-9921

Suites, Lower ASHCROFT: Beautiful, bright furnished Suite. Perfect for single person. N/S N/P Ref & D/D Req. $600/mo util incl. Avl Imm. Call 250.453.2324

Townhouses Ashcroft: Villa Frontera Adult Townhome-Riverside Unit. 2 bdrm, 2bthrm, dbl garage.

Available immediately. $900 per month. References mandatory. Call 250.453.2225

Lots

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

THE VILLAGE OF LYTTON Notice of Intention to Amend the Council Procedure Bylaw Council is considering an amendment to the Council Procedure Bylaw, which would have the effect of allowing Council members to participate in meetings by electronic or other means.

The amendment bylaw (No. 569-1, 2013) is scheduled for adoption on September 9, 2013.

Bylaw 569-1, 2013 may be viewed at the Village website, www.lytton.ca

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

Transportation

Mark Anthony Brennan Corporate Officer

CACHE CREEK/CHERRY CREEK LOTS 1314 Woodburn Crt., .12 acre .......... $54,900 1320 Woodburn Crt., .12 acre .......... $54,900 Lot A Stage Road, 12 acres ............ $499,900 888 Deer Drive ................................ $439,900 Paul Toporowski Prec - Cell 250-371-2868 Email: paul@topper.bc.ca Website: http://www.Topper.bc.ca RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) 258 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2E5

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Above: Drummers Marshall Gonzales, Terry Deneault and Darrel Draney, all councillors from the Skeetchestn Indian Band, sang a welcome song.

Below: Jo Petty provided rock painting outside for the “children”.

COMMUNITY

Thursday, September 5, 2013 The Journal

Above: MLA Jackie Tegart cuts through a ribbon of “red tape” to open her new constituency office in Ashcroft, with (l-r) Cache Creek Coun. Lisa Dafoe, Skeetchestn Indian Band Chief Ron Ignace, Ashcroft Coun. Alice Durksen, TNRD Area I Director Steven Rice, Clinton Coun. Wayne Marchant, Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson, Princeton Coun. Kim Maynard and Ashcroft Indian Band Coun. Earl Blain. Below: Chief Ron Ignace (centre) emcee’d the event for MLA Tegart (right). Left: Constituency Assistant Lori Pilon. Office hours are 11-4, Mon., Wed. & Fri.

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