Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, December 11, 2014

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Dwindling garbage volume means cuts

Jingle all the way The 14th annual Santa Madness Parade floated through Ashcroft on Friday night as children and their parents lined Railway Ave. to catch a glimpse of Santa and all of the festive floats.

Officer on the mend

The Gingerbread People L-R Willow Anderson, Joe Rainville, Wendy Jones and Alicia Chirkoff were part of the Irly/TimbrMart float.

RCMP Cpl. J.R. Michaud continues to improve in Royal Inland Hospital after being shot multiple times while on patrol in Kamloops in the early hours of Dec. 3.

Since then he has undergone two surgeries.

As of Dec. 8, RCMP reported that although still in intensive care, Cpl. Michaud is now conscious and able to speak Cpl. J.R. Michaud to his family.

Michaud was head of Central Interior Traffic Services in Ashcroft between 2009-2012, filling in as Detachment commander between the departure of Sgt. Dave Prentice and the arrival of Sgt. Michel Grondin.

Kenneth Michael Knutson, 36, was arrested in connection with the shooting.

What began as a simple request to support Wastech’s decision to decrease public access to the Residential Drop Off (RDO) turned into a discussion at the Cache Creek Council table about what the Village would do when Wastech cuts its landfill operation back to four days per week.

They are trying to harmonize the operation of the RDO with the operation of the landfill, Mayor John Ranta said about the request at a Dec. 8 Council meeting, adding that the landfill will also be cutting back to four days per week.

“I'd rather have harmonizing with the citizens of Cache Creek,” said Coun. Wyatt McMurray.

The request from Wastech, in a letter dated Dec. 2, proposed a reduction in service for the RDO from seven days per week to four days per week, from Wednesday to Saturday, eight hours a day from Oct. 1 to March 31. The proposed summer hours would be five days per week, Tuesday to Saturday, eight hours per day from Apr. 1 to Sept. 30.

Councillors Herb Hofer and David Dubois felt that both Saturday and Sunday were needed for residents to dispose of yard and house cleanup waste.

“Can we dump on a day the landfill is closed?” asked Coun. McMurray. “This will have impact on Ashcroft and the Bands” who deposit their garbage at the landfill.

The letter, signed by Wastech General Manager anet Tecklenborg, also states: “Since Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan was approved by the Ministry of Environment in 2011, the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) delivered to CCLF has significantly decreased. The MSW tones to Cache Creek decreased from 400,000 tonnes in 2010 to 200,000 tonnes in 2014. Metro Vancouver is directing the MSW flow to CCLF to decrease to 160,000 tonnnes in 2015.”

Ranta said the decrease in operations from seven to four days will also affect employment.

Council decided to defer any action on Wastech’s request until they’ve had a chance to meet with Wastech management to discuss what the impact of reduced operation will have on Cache Creek and the surrounding area.

When the landfill was created in 1989, Metro Vancouver was shipping 500,000 tonnes of garbage annually. Their contract with Wastech to operate the landfill ends in 2016.

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Novices tie Lillooet Now that was an exciting hockey game on Dec. 6 in the Ashcroft arena. Way to go Ashcroft Coyotes!

The Novice team played an awesome game. It ended in a 6-6 tie in regulation time with the Lillooet Pistons and four goals in the shoot out!

They really came together and played as a team, It was great to watch!

Congratulations to our game goal scorers: five for #16 Shawn Minnabarriet and one for #7 Henry Quiring who is now two for two!!

Congratulations also to our shoot out goal scorers, #17 Holden Kinvig, #10 Waylon Hoggard, #2 Emma Antoine, and #12 Dallon Tomey.

And thank you Lyric Antoine for excellent goal tending.

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Shawn Minnabarriet gets a high five from coach Shane Minnabarriet after scoring the first goal of Saturday’s game.

Stuck in the boonies

Dec. 2 at 11 pm police received a phone call from a concerned Cache Creek parent about her 37 year old daughter and son in law who had gone to Kamloops earlier that day but had not returned when they said they would. Police were conducting patrols for the couple when the mother called to say her daughter had called to say

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Dec. 4 at 6:45 am police attended a single vehicle accident involving a Honda Fit and a deer on Hwy 1 west of the Walhachin turnoff. The 36 year old Kamloops woman said the deer jumped out in front of her. The car suffered severe damage, the deer disappeared.

Minivan in ditch

Dec. 5 at 9 am police attended a single vehicle accident on Hwy 1 by the Perry Feedlot where the driver of a 2002 Dodge Caravan lost con-

Dec. 6 at 1 pm police received a complaint of a group of people skating and having fun on Barnes and Willard lakes. The caller was worried that the ice was too thin for them to skate on and wanted police to remove them. Police attended and found several people sitting around a fire on the shore, enjoying their lunch. They advised that they had checked and found the ice to be six inches thick. Police would still like to remind people to check the safety of frozen ponds and lakes before the venture out onto it.

Bear sprayed by dog

Dec. 8 at 7 pm police received a report of a woman in distress in a vehicle on Hwy 1 near Ashcroft. The pickup was located by Venables Valley Rd. where a 26 year old woman was rubbing snow on her face and appeared in pain.

She and a male drive reported that he had pulled over to replace a tire and a dog inside the vehicle accidentally activated a can of pepper spray. The woman was taken to RIH for treatment. The 58 year old man and the dog appeared fine. All were from Savona.

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Road construction consultants up cost Road reconstruction on Mclean Crescent in Cache Creek is now officially on hold until Spring, but the paperwork doesn’t stop.

The project’s consultants, McElhanney Consultants, have asked for a 10 per cent increase in funds for what they say was increase inspections caused by incomplete specs on the road.

“We've had to defer completion until next Spring because of weather conditions,” administrator Dan Plamondon told Council at its Dec. 8 meeting.

Most of the $93,881 has already been paid out, he said, with a hold back.

“With the amount of problems they’ve had, it's probably justified,” said Coun. Her Hofer.

First time Councillor David Dubois was more hesitant to approve the increase. “They put in a competitive bid,” he pointed out. He said he’d like to see the contract before approving an increase.

“I have tabulated that we have about $7,000 in work to do because of the spring delay,” said consultant Pam Astbury. “This is mostly site inspections for the concrete sidewalk, asphalt and driveways. The completion date was to be Nov. 17, but the weather changed on us and we have no choice but to wait ntil the spring for a quality installation.”

“Did the Village request any extra inspections?” asked Mayor John Ranta.

“When someone makes a bid where they should have anticipated these things and they didn't, some of the extra cost falls on the bidder,” said Ranta. “But I'm not that mean spirited.”

He suggesgted splitting the difference. Dubois suggested increasing the allowable fee by $2119 to top up their shortfall.

Council agreed that the remaining $7,000 can be discussed with the consultants at the end of the project.

“Basically, we’ll pay them what they asked for,” said Coun. Wyatt McMurray. “The rest will be discussed later.”

Groups get together to purchase hot dog cooker

Representing minor hockey, Ashcroft secondary and Ashcroft elementary school Parents Advisory Council, Eddie Aie, Codey Dunbar, ASS principal Colleen Minnabarriet, KayLee Brunskill, Anni Briggs, Lewis Kinvig, Katy Harry and Juanita Little gratefully accepted a donation from Second Time Around manager Anne Bonter to purchase a portable hot dog cooker for local non-profit groups to use.

Raising money for orphaned children

Safety Mart Manager Victor Paulos and Loraine Shwaluk.

Ashcroft resident Loraine Shwaluk is hoping to bring some cheer to the residents of Casa Hogar Orphanage in Puerta Vallarta when she visits in January.

The orphanage has 50-60 children, from babies to age 17 and Shwaluk is raising money for vitamins and instant powdered milk.

She said she first visited six years ago “because I’d heard about it” and it broke her heart to see the children. She says she visits them every year now. She used to take clothing, but that’s now too expensive to ship. Now she’s collecting money to purchase the items once she gets there.

Shwaluk is hoping to raise at least $150 with her donation can at Safety Mart.

Our Fishing Journey iBook to be released

The brand new Ashcroft Council took their seats Monday night at an inaugural meeting. First-time Mayor Jack Jeyes and his new Council: L-R Councillors Al Mertens, Doreen Lambert, Barbara Roden and Alf Trill.

The People of the White Earth Society were formally recognized for their iBook “Our Fishing Journey” this past week. This inaugural award was presented by the Secwepemc Fisheries Commission in recognition of contributions towards the promotion and sharing of the importance of salmon fishing to Secwepemc people. The Secwepemc Fisheries Commission presented the award to the People of the White Earth Society Board of Elders on Dec. 3 at the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council offices in Kamloops.

“Our Fishing Journey” shares stories and information on the historical and contemporary fishing journeys of the People of the White Earth in their territory near Clinton, BC. Professional photographer Candice Camille journeyed with the People in late summer 2014 recording their story through pictures. The iBook was lead

by Project Coordinator Sunny LeBourdais who worked to bring the project together knowing it was one step towards building her family’s inherent legacy.

The iBook will be available for public download on iTunes by mid-December 2014 just in time for the holidays.

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Volunteers make communities Big things start with tiny, vague ideas.

Big, impossible things like music festivals and country fairs, parades, car shows and car racing...

One tiny idea and a volunteer to start planning it.

Pretty much every activity we have in our small towns are created by volunteers who give them to their communities for free.

I read a figure earlier this week (Dec. 5 was International Volunteer Day) that over 13 million Canadians volunteer over two billion hours of their time and effort for others. The value of volunteers’ time in Canada is equivalent to 1.1 million full time jobs annually.

Not only that, but 36 per cent of seniors perform volunteer work, with volunteers over 65 contributing about 223 hours a year, compared to the national average of 156 hours. I’d add that around here, that number is probably at least twice as high.

Of course, most often when we think of volunteering, we think of events or sports, but there is also assistance to others such as the Elizabeth Fry Society and the Better At Homes Program offer to others.

“I’m too busy”; “I volunteered enough while my kids were growing up”; “Why should I?” We have a lot of volunteers in our communities. Some of them stick with one group or one type of group, lending their expertise, while others give their time to several.

But there’s room for more. Lots more room. Volunteers are thrilled to see their communities enjoying or benefitting from what they offer. At the same time, many worry what will happen to “what they offer” once they move on - because no one can go on forever.

Sometimes others step up to the plate and take over, sometimes the activity just drops off into oblivion.

Involvement is what makes a community. It builds connections, it builds skills, and it leads to more great things.

It’s sad to see people who absolutely refuse to get involved because they’re usually the least connected to their communities.

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Village, Belkorp do deserve that pat on the back Dear Editor After reading the Letter to the Editor this week (Dec. 4, 2014) by Ermes Culos, I feel compelled to respond to it just to set the record straight. It is not what Mr. Culos says that gets to me but what he doesn’t say and leaves up to the public to make their own conclusions.

First, I was on the landfill advisory committee for five years, of which I was the Chair for three of those years.

What I take excep-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tion to is that he lays the blame for all the problems that we have had to try and put the methane gas to use on the operator and council for not working hard enough to do something besides flaring the gas at the landfill.

We, as council, and Belkorp, which is Wastech’s parent company, worked very hard to find a solution to this problem, but as the gas belonged to Metro Vancouver and not the Village, they were in no hurry to invest the money it would take to put the gas to a better use.

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There were two ways we could have gone to get the most use out of the gas. One was to scrub it and then liquify it under extreme pressure and then to transport it to a facility that could put it into the system, which could be very costly and dangerous, or we could go the way we did and use it to power the generators.

In order to sell this electricity to Hydro, they had to upgrade their sub station at Ashcroft to be able to accept the increased power load. Hydro seemed to be in no

hurry to complete this project so the only alternative was to keep flaring the gas.

He also states that there is a significant amount of the gas escaping to the air.

The gas collecting system at this site is as efficient as is technically possible and we are recovering more of the gas than required by law which no other landfill in the Province can boast.

I for one would like Mr. Culos to give credit where credit is due and to give all the facts rather than just the ones that he feels will further his cause.

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Helping the Christmas Spirit along Holiday Train brings music on Dec. 16

The CP Holiday Train will be stopping in Ashcroft (Railway Ave.) on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Train provides a wonderful show of lights and fabulous live entertainment and brings much needed support to our local Food Bank. The Train is scheduled to arrive at 8:45pm with performers Jim Cuddy from ‘Blue Rodeo’ and Tracey Brown. Mark your calendars now to attend this annual event.

The CP Holiday Train’s goal is to throw the focus on the important job of local food banks, and to support local leaders in fighting hunger in their communities. All food and money raised at each stop stays in that community for local distribution, so bring your donations of food or money.

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society staff and volunteers will be there to accept your gift.

The Train arrives in Kamloops at 4:45 pm on the same day on the north side of Interior Savings on Lorne St. The performance is from 5:156:10pm, after which the Train departs for Savona. The performance there takes place from 7:20-7:55 pm at the Savona access road and Park Lane.

After that it makes its way to Ashcroft, arriving at 8:45 pm, with a performance starting at 9pm and going until 9:45 pm.

The following day, the Train arrives in Lytton at 12:45 pm on Station Rd. The performance is from 1-1:35 pm.

Each Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length, with 14 rail cars decorated with thousands of LED Christmas lights. There is also a box car that has been turned into a travelling stage for performers

fore the Holiday Train arrives at 8:45 pm in the CP yard next to Fields deNadine partment Davenport store. The locreativecurrent@ cal food bank telus.net will be there collecting donations of and, of course Santa. food or cash while the Train is in town, so don’t forget and Old fashioned Christmas music at UniTea on Dec. 16 please be generous.

UniTea will have lots of Listen to the sweet twopart harmony of Christmas great organic tea and coffee carols played on wooden re- on the brew. Plus the already corders in the warm and cozy infamous UniTea ‘Grilled setting of UniTea on Dec. 16 Cheese’ offerings and yummy while you wait for the Holiday tea infused cookies made by Train to arrive in Ashcroft. Or- the Ashcroft Bakery. For more dinarily a Games Night at the info (250) 453 9345. tea room, Simple Pleasures will provide some seasonal Desert Bells Hand bells background music from 7:30- featured at Winter Lights 8:30 pm for those who want to Appreciation The Cache Creek Beautiplay board games, just sit with a cup of tea, or listen to their fication Society is hosting its third annual Winter Lights favourite old carols.

A member of the flute Appreciation and Christmas family, the recorder was used Singalong at the Cache Creek for music in western Europe Community Hall on Thursday, as early back as the 1300s, Dec. 18 from 7-9 pm.

This free event is open to achieving great popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries. all and is a great opportunity Composers like which Bach, to socialize with friends and Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and neighbours just before ChristMozart wrote much fine music mas. It combines the public recognition of the people who for the recorder.

Carmen Ranta and Wendy decorate their homes with fesCoomber have been playing tive lights for the pleasure of their recorders for local resi- everyone, with the beautidents for the past three years ful Christmas music produced in Cache Creek and Ashcroft. by local groups like the DeCarmen primarily plays the sert Bells Hand Bell Choir and tenor recorder, while Wendy Simple Pleasures, a recorder plays the soprano recorder. duo from Cache Creek.

The evening finishes off Both have formal music training and have come to realize with a community Christmas that Christmas music sounds singalong (music sheets are divine when played on these provided). Everyone is invited.

Please bring a donation for the fine old folk instruments.

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Interior Savings staff in Ashcroft’s Santa Parade last week, promoting the Candy Cane Dance on Dec. 20. L to R - Brenda Cahoon, Ashley Monford, Gail Nelson (behind her with the furry hood), Kellie Niessen, Debbie Paternoster (at the back with the red pointy hat), Jessie Porter, Nicole Arnott.

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Choir Dec. 20

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The Sage Sound Singers Choir is performing their annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 20 at 7:30 pm at the Crossroads Pentecostal Church on Stage Rd. in Cache Creek. The choir is under the direction of Carmen Ranta and will be joined by the Desert Bells Hand Bell Choir and Simple Pleasures with a sweet selection of Christmas carols played on wooden recorders.

The Sage Sound Singers’ Musical Director, Michelle Reid has selected a mixture of popular and seasonal pieces that will surely get you into the holiday spirit. From contemporary folk, traditional and Christmas standards to an old rock roll medley and much, much more.

The Desert Bells Handbell Choir which is also under the direction of Carmen Ranta, will be performing a variety of Christmas music.

Sprinkled throughout the program are carols for the public to

join in singing.

Don’t miss this annual Christmas show that has become a traditional event in the local area. Admission is by donation at the door.

Candy Cane Family Dance

It’s a Christmas Family Dance not to miss on Dec. 20 at the Ashcroft Secondary School gym starting at 6:30pm. Admission is free and offers great music, food concession, photo opportunity and all sorts of fun! Come dressed in your Christmas best!!!!

Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Ashcroft/Cache Creek in partnership with Interior Savings Credit Union Ashcroft!

This is a free event for all families! Come dance your heart out!

Music Jam Night

Music Jam Night at UniTea Tea Room on Railway St. every Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm will be a fun all inclusive night of song sharing. Bring your guitars, drums, shakers and song books. We’ll have lots of great organic tea and coffee on the brew.

CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE CLOSURE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION The Village Office will be closed from noon on Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 until 8:00 am Monday, January 5th, 2015.

As Friday, December 26th is a statutory holiday for the public works department, Friday garbage collection will be moved to WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH. To ensure that you are not missed, please have your garbage to the curb by 8:00 am. Regular Friday collection resumes on January 2nd, 2015. There are no changes required to the Tuesday collection route except to ensure that your garbage is at the curb by 8:00 am.

Kevin Scallon sells raffle tickets at the seniors’ Christmas Tea. Next to him, Nick Lebedoff was selling Christmas cakes and shortbread cookies for the Lions.

Christmas Tea was a happy success Well, our big fund raiser for the year has come and gone, and from the traffic around the bake table and Kathy’s “Aladdin’s Cave” of crafts, we have done pretty well.

Thank you once again to all our donors, the buyers and everyone who came and enjoyed a very tasty snack and a chat with friends in a pleasant gathering place.

Especially happy with the day, of course, were the winners of the various prize draws!

The mouth-watering chocolate cake from the bake table was won by Dorothy Colebank, while the heater went to Daphne Negrin. The two door priz-

FROM THE CENTRE Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Joyce West es were drawn by Mavis Putman and Louise Burroughs who will no doubt enjoy them in this cold weather. Tickets for the big draw have been on sale for some time, and out of all the buyers, Lady Luck smiled on Lil Munro who won the basket and box of goodies; Sylvia Strathearn who won 2nd prize and Lorene Martin, who won 3rd prize.

Thank you to the members who worked behind the scenes, organizing and work-

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The TNRD Building Inspector will be in Ashcroft on Tuesday, December 23rd. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015. Please call the TNRD office directly at 1-877-377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections.

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Payments on 2014 tax and utility accounts must be received in our office by 4:00 pm, Monday, January 5th, 2015 to avoid 2015 penalties and interest. Payments received on or after January 6th, 2015 will be applied against applicable penalties and interest charges. SORRY, POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS DATE OF PAYMENT.

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2015 LICENCES 2015 Dog Licences and Commercial Vehicle decals will go on sale Tuesday, January 6th, 2015.

They will not be sold on Monday, January 5th, 2015. Business Licence renewal notices will be mailed out the first part of January.

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ARENA HOURS OF OPERATION The Drylands Arena will be closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 & January 1, However we are pleased to offer free public skating on December 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 30 and January 2, 3 & 4 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Regular arena scheduling resumes on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015.

Please call the arena at 250-453-9545 to confirm schedule.

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Dates to remember: Dec. 11, 11.30am at the Legion Hall for Christmas Lunch; Dec. 15 is the last day the Centre will be open in 2014; Jan. 5 is first opening for Bridge in the New Year, 2015 and on Jan. 6 the Centre is open for Carpet Bowling and Cards.

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Christmas carols and feasts enjoyed A Victorian Christmas

The weather was much more co-operative this year for the Victorian Christmas in Clinton than it was last year. The temperatures in 2013 dipped to –32 (as the daytime high) but this year the temperature hovered around zero.

Most of the retail stores had specials, refreshments, etc. to peak the interest of shoppers.

The Craft/Bake Sale in the Legion basement was a hub of activity from start to finish, with a good selection of baked goods, crafts and paintings. The Mill Girls Follies, in full costume sold baking and other items to raise funds for their trip to Germany next year.

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In addition to the various sales, etc. in the local shops the Clinton Museum was open all weekend. This gave local residents, who often don’t think of exploring this treasure in their own backyard a chance to have a look.

A small group of adults and children gathered at the Christmas tree in front of the Village Office to sing carols and cheer

asked to make sure their lights are on if they wish to be judges in the competition.

when Mayor Rivet threw the switch to officially light the tree for the Christmas season.

In the evening Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle members treated the community to a delicious ham and turkey dinner with all the fixings, followed by a rendition of the Christmas Story in song and mime. It was a delightful way to end the day of festivities.

Christmas Light Up Contest

The Clinton Communities in Bloom Committee is once again holding a Christmas Light Up Contest in the Clinton area.

Prizes will be awarded for the best residential and the best commercial display.

Judging will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. so Clinton area residents are

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Approximately 30 children

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One by one they sat with Santa and received a gift and teddy bear while family members looked on and took photos.

The Legion hosts this event every year for the children of the community with the support of some generous sponsors, including Donex and Canlan Sports of 100 Mile House.

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I spy with my little eye

I just spent seven relaxing days in the warm Hawaiian sunshine with three girlfriends. My week was full of book reading, sunbathing, ocean floating, island exploring and cocktail drinking. It also included tons of walking, a wee bit of shopping and a whole lot of people

watching.

While it’s entertaining almost anywhere, people-watching seems more exciting on the active streets of a bustling area where human beings command attention for the way they look or the things they do. And in a busy spot like Waikiki, with tourists from

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December • Week 3 ARIES - Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life. Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full, Taurus. You can pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experiences in the week ahead.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Expect to start the week on an exciting note, Gemini. Big news is coming your way, and you can allow yourself to enjoy this exciting time in your life.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, enjoy time with your significant other in the days ahead. A romantic trip could be just the way to go, and both of you will appreciate the one-on-one time.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Home matters have been on your mind, Leo. This week you will reach a resolution to your issue. Your hard work has paid off so you can have some fun.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a week you are bound to enjoy, Virgo. The next several days will be full of structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the company of friends and family.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may prefer to keep to yourself this week, but you are more likely to be surrounded by friends and family. Make the most of this time with loved ones.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, things are set to go your way and you couldn’t be happier. You thrive on being in control, and that’s right where you will be this week. Good things are ahead.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you tend to get restless with routine, so take some time to switch things up this week. Take a different route to work or school. Otherwise, make new friends.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your love of travel continues this week, and you won’t be content until you hit the road.

If you have the chance to travel, make the most of this opportunity.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, now is a great time to aim for a promotion at work or make some changes to make yourself more marketable. It’s time to push ahead in your career.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this is an exciting period for you, as both personal plans and career goals come to fruition. Enjoy the ride in the days ahead.

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com all over the world and several conventions in high gear, we had a lot to look at.

We saw at least a dozen brides, tons of sailors in uniform, body building competitors, cross dressers, street performers, tourists wearing surgical masks and countless folks carrying around extendable handheld phone sticks to take better selfies.

People-watching on

the beach was even more interesting with the vast array of bodies, tattoos and bathing suits to discreetly observe behind our dark sunglasses.

But was anyone ever watching us?

Well, I know for sure that some of them were on our last full day when we ventured up island to Sandy Beach Park, a popular spot for experienced surfers who know how

to handle the enormous waves and dangerous shore break.

After several hours of lying on the beach watching the talented locals surf and the frolicking tourists get tossed around by the sea, I went to the restroom. When I returned to the spot where one of my girlfriends and I had been basking in the sun she was still lying on her back sleeping. I was just about to settle down beside her when I saw the biggest wave I’d ever seen in my life coming straight for us.

“Holy crap!”

I shrieked - although I’m almost certain the phrase I used consisted of a different second word than that. Jen immediately opened her eyes, saw

the wave approaching and pounced upright. Panicked, we grabbed our iPhones, purses and towels and started running away from the shore. As the enormous wave caught our legs, my towel was snatched back by the ocean.

When I went to dig it out of the wet sand my friend noticed that her right nipple had popped out of her bikini and there was a gaggle of gawkers who clearly didn’t mind.

Mortified, she yanked on her top to cover it back up, but pulled the fabric so hard that her left one also made an appearance.

The sunbathing onlookers were all laughing, and so was I. The entire incident felt hysterical as it was hap-

pening, but since Jen’s such a prude and never one to seek attention about her body, it became increasingly funnier to me as the day progressed.

It almost felt like it was payback for all the free entertainment we’d received peoplewatching on our trip.

Jen would have much preferred that I pay the price rather than her, but I’m sure she’s grateful it all happened too fast for anyone to grab their phones and start taking video, because hilarity like that could have gone viral. It’s too bad that it didn’t.

Sorry, Jennifer. Anything for a laugh.

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Cable company comes through with service Winter arrived

As November was coming to an end, resident of Loon Lake Road nature delivered a dump of snow – up to 14 inches and higher in drifts.

The storm began with wet rain/ snow, then ice turning to heavy, wet snow which hung heavily on tree branches and bent over alder and other shrubs.

As the day progressed the heavy burden caused some trees to fall while some very large branches broke off big pines and firs or else the thick snow clump slid down, creating mini-avalanches. Altogether it made very difficult conditions for moving around walking or driving; yet with colder weather on the way driveways and walkways needed to be cleared.

The storm was followed by very cold weather with frost flakes falling out of the sky like glitter on a Christmas card. Loon Lake itself still steams but the ice is building out toward the centre and the continuing cold will bring about full ice in the near future.

Television service

Earlier in September I wrote about the on and off Local Television satellite solution that was offered by Shaw in conjunction with the TNRD, to replace the over the air programming provided by the Clinton TV Society. After signing up for the service in July or August residents were told in early September they “weren’t in the system, nothing could be done and the programme was over as of Aug. 30.”

Then, suddenly, at the end of November Shaw called residents who “weren’t in their system” to tell them that a work order was being issued to install the equipment for the LTSS and that the programme would end on Nov. 30 as earlier advertised. Now as I write this most installations are being com-

FROM LOON LAKE ROAD Barbara Hendricks pleted. Many thanks to the TNRD staff and directors for taking this up with Shaw and making something happen.

Bonaparte Valley School

It is the season of “good cheer” and thinking of those who are far away and times past.

Several weeks ago I received a thick envelope in the mail which contained some very interesting information about life at the Bonaparte Valley School. This school was located near where Maiden Creek enters the Bonaparte River (20 Mile) and was in session during the 1920’s and 30’s. You can still see some remnants of the school building on the hillside across Maiden Creek as you start up the hill from the 20 Mile.

The information I received was from Mrs Helen Dye whose mother, Mrs Elsie Calder, taught at the school in 1924/25. Many thanks to Helen for taking the time to send me the information as it has helped fill out gaps of information about this school. The school served families on homesteads nearby along that section of the Bonaparte Valley – it was sometimes referred to as the Upper Bonaparte at the time, as well as families living further towards Clinton along Maiden Creek.

Handwriting is a lost art

Among the interesting details sent

by Mrs Dye is a programme for the school Christmas Concert of December 1924. The programme is handwritten

by Mrs Elsie Calder and what beautiful handwriting it is. It is a pleasure to just look at the paper with all its loops

and lovely curved letters. I think it is a real loss that the skill of cursive handwriting is disappearing; in fact any kind of penmanship is dying out.

I remember practising those letters and loops with the quill nib dipped into ink and how messy the ink and nib were at first until one mastered the art of using them. It seemed forever that we had to write “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” as we practised joining the letters and making a neat page, staying within the lines and going above or below only when the letter form required it.

During my school years in the 1950’s, the nib pens were soon replaced with fountain pens. Mrs Calder had what was known as a beautiful hand and I remember that many people considered this an important skill. You couldn’t get certain jobs without good handwriting.

January 14 & 28 February 11 & 25 March 11 & 25 April 8 & 22 May 13 & 27 June 10 & 24 July 8 & 22 August 12 & 26 September 9 October 7 & 21 November 4 & 18 December 9 The Village of Clinton Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month with the exception of September, November and December.

Let’s put on a show!

The second impressive item of the programme is just how full a programme of entertainment could be put on by 13 students between grades 1 and 8 and one teacher. How they and the See LOON LAKE on p. 10

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CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS Garbage Pickup Residential garbage pickup: Friday, December 26, 2014 will be picked up on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Commercial garbage pickup: Will be picked up as usual every Monday and Friday Reminder: Please have your garbage on the curb by 8:00 am as usual.

Office Hours The office will be open Monday to Friday with regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for: Wednesday, December 24 CLOSED at 12:30 pm Thursday, December 25 CLOSED Friday, December 26 CLOSED Monday, December 29 CLOSED Tuesday, December 30 CLOSED Wednesday, December 31 CLOSED Thursday, January 1, 2015 CLOSED Regular Office hours resume on Friday, January 2, 2015.

Any payments received Friday, January 2, 2015 will be dated December 31, 2014.

Dog Licenses Just a reminder that on January 2, 2015 you will be able to purchase your 2015 Dog License.

License fees are as follows: $15.00 – Spayed or Neutered $30.00 – Un-spayed or Un-neutered

2015 Council Meeting Schedule Copies of the 2015 Council Meeting Schedules are available at the Village Office.

Building Inspector The TNRD Building Inspector will not be in Cache Creek on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Please call the TNRD office directly at 1-877-377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections.

Council and Staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!

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Christmas singalong highlight parents must have worked to get everything in place for the evening of entertainment.

The performances included recitations of poems and little stories, singing – solo and in chorus, as well as dancing, tableaux, a charade, a flag drill, a play and ending with “God Save the King.” This programme reminds us of just how creative people were back then in creating their own entertainment.

The concert was held at the teacher’s home, about two and a half miles up the Bonaparte Valley from the 20 Mile, a location that would be fairly central for all the families to access.

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Christmas concerts

The 1924 school concert programme brought back memories of my first Christmas concert, and the only school Christmas concert, held at the Loon Lake School in 1952.

The school was located in a cabin on the guest ranch then operated by the Ebert family – the ranch is today known as the S and S ranch. We were also about 12 to 13 students and the teacher was Mrs. Muriel McDiarmid.

Families and groups sang songs and those who could, played musical instruments. I remember my mother had taught my two brothers, my sister and I to sing “O Tannenbaum” and she needed to sing along with us up front to help our child voices be heard by the audience.

Everyone along the lake crowded into the little building, some arriving by horse drawn sled. I don’t remember how 25 years ago we lost Alfred. cold it was outside but He is always in our hearts I do remember how hot it was in the cabin. and never forgotten.

Even today school Love, Elfriede, Norman, Donna and concerts with children family, Christine and family. performing are highlights of the school year for the students Terence (Terry) Delany but in earlier year Terence (Terry) Delany passed suddenly these concerts, like to on Nov. 13th in El Centro, California. one in 1924, were the Terry was born in Dublin Ireland Oct. 30 1942. He came to Canada with main entertainment his family at the age of 16. He retired for the season and from Highland Valley Copper in 1999 everyone worked hard as Safety Superintendent. He was also a volunteer fireman and ambulance to make sure the evenattendant in Ashcroft for over 20 years. ing was a success.

He is lovingly remembered by AnnaI still think a good Lee, his wife of 51 years, daughter Terry-Anne (Carmi) Smiley, Grandson sing-along of ChristBrendan, (Elise) great granddaughter Karra, all of Edmonton. mas songs is a highStep granddaughter Kim (Jeremy) Woodman great granddaughter Marsali,-Kelowna and son Brian (Michelle), grandsons Colton, light of the season.

Braeden and Logan of Kamloops and brothers Rory-Victoria, Denis Merry Christmas (Margo)-Ontario, sister Margo (Tom) Pearson - Summerland. He everyone. also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. He will

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be remembered for his unique laugh, delightful Irish humor, generous nature and his loving and caring personality. No service by request, memorial to be planned for the spring.

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Seniors Discount available.

RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly renovated restaurant on a .47 acre lot 2nd floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: land, building, equipment, business. Call 306-929-4999.

It Starts with You!

Rentals

Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts.

Mature Persons Includes heat & hot water MOTEL UNITS All units have full Kitchenettes, air conditioning, Cable TV and Internet access Nightly - Weekly - Monthly

On-site Manager 250-453-9129

Legal Notices

RE: The Estate of Richard L Ward, also known as Richard L Ward, deceased, formerly of 3165 Barnes Lake Road, PO Box 273, Ashcroft, British Columbia, V0K 1A0.

Creditors and others having claim against the Estate of Richard L Ward, are hereby notiÂżed under 6ection 3 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrix Marilyn Bueckert, PO Box 273, Ashcroft BC, British Columbia, V0K 1A0, on or before December 11, 2014, after which date the executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

Legal Notices

West Fraser Mills Ltd. Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment Review West Fraser Mills – 100 Mile FSP for FL A20001 and FL A20002

Apt/Condo for Rent

West Fraser Mills Ltd. invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the of proposed Amendment #9 to West Fraser FSP #182 for FLA20001, and A20002. West Fraser Mills Ltd. is proposing to add Clinton Community Forest License K4F to the above mentioned FSP’s. This is the only proposed change at this time and does not include any changes to the FDU’s.

N. ASHCROFT: Beautifully reno’d 3-bdrm apt. Close to schools, parks, pool. 1-1/2 baths, 7 appl. Plenty of closet, cupboard space. Small deck & lawn. Incl. heat, h/w, a/c, designated parking beside apt.

Sep. laundry/storage rm. N/S, N/P. D/D, refs reqd. Av. Imm. Call Dave, 250-453-9277.

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Teller - Ashcroft

The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during office hours until January 7th, 2014 at West Fraser’s office.

To arrange to view this plan please contact Ben Vinje at 250-395-8226 Written comments can be sent to West Fraser Mills Ltd. Attn.: Ben Vinje PO Box 97 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0 Fax: 250-395-8254 Email: Ben.Vinje@westfraser.com

Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver exceptional financial services and products to nearly 71,000 members in 14 communities through 21 branches, two Commercial Services Centres and associated companies.

We are seeking solution-focused people to help us deliver our vision – to be the best in the communities we serve. As a valued team member, you will experience a diverse, exciting and rewarding workplace and a great place to build a career.

Full-Time Teller - Ashcroft The Teller supports Interior Savings’ vision of sales & service excellence by greeting members, pro-actively determining & fulfilling their basic needs and creating opportunity to refer/ cross-sell additional financial products and services.

Education High school diploma/Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience • 1-3 year’s job related experience in a service-oriented environment, including experience as a teller or cashier.

Skills and Abilities • Proven sales and service ability. • Ability to work well under pressure. • Quality/Accuracy/Detail Driven. • Demonstration of professionalism- tact and courtesy. • Strong communication skills.

Closing Date: Until Filled “For more information or to apply for this position please visit our website: www.interiorsavings.com and submit your online application.� **We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only**

West Fraser Mills Ltd. Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment Review West Fraser Mills – Kamloops FSP’s for FL A18690 and FL A18694 West Fraser Mills Ltd. invites the public and interested stakeholders to view and provide written comment on the Proposed Amendment #5 to West Fraser FSP #83 for FLA18690 and Amendment #16 for FSP#154 for FL A18694 and TFL35. West Fraser Mills Ltd. is proposing to add Ashcroft Indian Band’s NRFL A88771 to the above mentioned FSP’s. This is the only proposed change at this time and does not include any changes to the FDU’s.

The draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment will be available for review and comment during office hours until January 7th, 2014 at West Fraser’s office.

To arrange to view this plan please contact Ben Vinje at 250-395-8226 Written comments can be sent to West Fraser Mills Ltd. Attn.: Ben Vinje PO Box 97 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0 Fax: 250-395-8254 Email: Ben.Vinje@westfraser.com

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Thursday, December 11, 2014 The Journal

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CASH

UP TO

$1,500

0

%

FINANCING FOR

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE †† SCORE FOR SAFETY

HOLIDAY CASH ON SELECT MODELS*

84

ON SELECT 2014 MODELS

MONTHS**

2014 SIERRA 1500 DOUBLECAB UP TO

8,000

$

‡

IN CREDITS ON CASH PURCHASE. INCLUDES $1,000 HOLIDAY CASH*, FREIGHT & PDI.

2014 SIERRA 1500 ALL-TERRAIN DOUBLE CAB SHOWN

2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”¥

2014 TERRAIN UP TO

3,750

$

†

IN CREDITS ON CASH PURCHASE. INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY CASH*, FREIGHT & PDI.

2014 TERRAIN DENALI MODEL SHOWN

HURRY IN WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. OFFERS END JAN. 2ND

BCGMCDEALERS.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab (1SA) or 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,695/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order may be required. *Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup(except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 GMC vehicles; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Sierra (1500 & HD) and Terrain. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ‡$8,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Sierra 1500 Double Cab, $1,000 Holiday Cash for Truck Owners (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †$3,750 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for all 2014 Terrain, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ††U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ¥The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

Call Zimmer Wheaton Buick GMC at 250-374-1135, or visit us at 685 West Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]