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Local seniors focus of recent meeting BARBARA RODEN The Journal

A HEADLINE INSTEAD OF A BYLINE: Former Journal editor Wendy Coomber cuts the cake at her retirement party at the Legion last Friday. Some three dozen friends and co-workers dropped by to wish her well.

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Longtime Journal editor ready for retirement TERRY DANIELS Publisher, The Journal

After a career in journalism spanning nearly 40 years, Wendy Coomber has retired. Nearly 14 of those years were spent as editor of The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal, and she says that she’s going to miss being a part of the paper.

She is, however, looking forward to doing “non-newspapery things”, such as gardening, quilting, and being out and about with her brand new camera taking leisurely walks and lots of photos. All of us at The Journal wish her a very happy retirement.

Her position is being taken by Barbara Roden, who has been editing the paper during Wendy’s summer vacations since 2012. Barbara’s bi-weekly “Past, Present

& Beyond” history pieces have been appearing since September 2012, and for two months in 2015 she edited The Caledonia Courier newspaper in Fort St. James.

She trained as a journalist, receiving a diploma in journalism from Kwantlen College in 1985, and is happy to be coming back to her first love.

“I intended to be a journalist, way back in 1985, but life didn’t work out that way,” she says. “I’m glad to finally have the chance to do what I want to do. And being part of a paper as important historically as The Journal is a dream come true.”

We’re excited to have Barbara Roden as editor of The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal, and are looking forward to working with her.

New Journal editor Barbara Roden.

Photo by Wendy Coomber

Representatives from organizations that provide services and programs for seniors met at the office of MLA Jackie Tegart on Feb. 12, to share information about what is in place to support seniors in our communities, identify gaps, and see who can fill them.

“Do seniors know what services are available, and can they access that support?” asked Tegart.

Yoriko Susanj of the Elizabeth Fry Society said that about 75% of those accessing the food bank in Ashcroft are aged 55 or older, and that donations such as Boost, Ensure, and adult diapers are badly needed. She noted that since the Community Bus stopped serving Cache Creek they see far fewer seniors from that community.

“They just can’t get to Ashcroft when the Food Bank is open,” she said (the first and third Wednesday of each month).

Better at Home’s Nancy Kendall outlined the program’s scope, such as the snow angel service, doing light house- and yard-work, and friendly visits, but added that transportation is a major issue. “I have to tell people ‘I don’t have a ride for you’ too many times,” she noted. She encourages people to use the HandiDart service on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, where the bus is available to pick people up at their home, bring them to town, and drive them home again for $2.00, but said that still left many seniors with mobility issues struggling to get between businesses once they’re downtown.

Juanita Little said that the Interior Health Community Home Care/Home Support program is able to offer personal care, such as shower assistance, help getting dressed, and palliative care, but said that if people are able to get about they need to come to the health care site.

Shirlee Johnson, a Seniors’ Income Tax Volunteer, said that she can help seniors—or anyone whose annual income is less than $30,000 per year—do their tax return for no charge. And she noted that “Filling out forms and applying for things generally is difficult for many seniors.”

Tegart asked the group what could be done by those present, and their organizations, to help support seniors. “They need to know what’s out there and maximize what’s available.”

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Ashcroft rcMP DetAchMent

POLICE REPORT Barbara Roden

Problem intersection

On February 10, police were informed of a traffic problem at the intersection of Ash and Government Streets in Ashcroft. People don’t remember that the speed limit on Ash is still 30km/hour, even though the former Ashcroft Elementary building is no longer a school. The stop sign at the foot of Ash at Government is also not being respected. The RCMP are doing random monitoring of this area, more as a preventative measure than anything else so that people are aware of the issue. They also note that although there are no longer students at the former school building, it and the playground are still being used by area children.

All quiet on the scam front

Cats, a garden (complete with vegetables), and a tiny copy of The Journ–al (top right) decorated the cake that marked editor Wendy Coomber’s retirement. The cake was, appropriately, carrot.

Photo by Barbara Roden

The recent spate of scam phone calls to some area residents, advising that they are in arrears to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), appear to have died down. People are reminded that the CRA will not phone you about outstanding payments due.

Get your own pizza

On February 11 at 9:00pm, police received a call from a man in the parking lot of the Oasis Hotel in Cache Creek, who reported that he had been threatened by an intoxicated woman who wanted to take away the pizza he had just picked up. She was described as a Caucasian woman in a blonde wig, leather pants, and a jacket. Police looked for the suspect, but were unable to find her. The man reported that he’d kept away from her and managed to keep hold of his pizza.

In a fog

On February 13 at 7:00am, police were called to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 97C south of Ashcroft. A heavy fog had caused a 56-year-old woman from Cache Creek to drive off the road, and her car ended up on its side in a ditch. There were no injuries to the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, which did not suffer heavy damage.

Air ambulance called

On February 13 at 8:40am, police were called to another motor vehicle accident, this one on Highway 99, 10km west of the intersection with Highway 97. A 36-year-old Lillooet woman, the vehicle’s sole occupant, lost control of her car and went off the road to the left, where she collided with a power pole. The woman was conscious when police arrived, but it was suspected that she was suffering from head injuries, and she was subsequently taken to hospital by air ambulance. There was considerable damage to the vehicle.

Assault charges laid

On February 13 at 8:50pm, a report was made at the Ashcroft detachment about an assault that was alleged to have taken place the previous day at a house on the Mesa in Ashcroft. The victim, a 53-year-old woman from Ashcroft, displayed obvious injuries (abrasions to the face), and reported that she had been assaulted by a 50-year-old Ashcroft woman. The alleged offender was arrested, and has been released on condition that she appear in court on April 4 to answer to a charge of assault.

Causing a disturbance

On February 15 at 3:50pm, police were called to Cache Creek, where a 61-year-old woman who appeared to be intoxicated was causing a disturbance. She was gone when police arrived, but was subsequently located at her residence. Police confirmed that she was intoxicated, and she promised not to leave the house again that day. No charges are contemplated.

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Wellness and Music festival on hold, but “Elvis” set to return BARBARA RODEN The Journal

- The Ashcroft Wellness and rMusic Festival is down, but not yet eout.

- The future of the Festival was ndiscussed at a meeting on Feb. 11, -with nine participants mulling over dvarious prospects for the event. At the start of the meeting it looked as if the Festival, which would have been going into its fourth year, -would be cancelled altogether in r2016, as it was not going to conutinue operating under the auspices of Community Futures (Sun Country), no fundraising has been done, and last year’s chair Deb Tuohey dsaid she could not chair the event sagain this year. d Cancellation of the event owould mean cancelling the bookding for singer/entertainer Steve Elnliott—“Elvis Elite”—who has aleready been asked to take part in the dFestival (scheduled for July 16). It mwould also affect the popular Kids’ Tryathlon, set to take place on the same day.

The committee has enough funds to pay for Elliott, but Jessica eClement noted that trying to raise ythe rest of the money needed in just dfive months was too big a task. She esuggested taking a year off and trya o d

ing to regroup; an idea seconded by Jack Jeyes. “We can see how much people miss it.”

Christopher Roden, noting the popularity of Elliott, wondered if there was still the possibility of getting him here this summer.

Deanna Horsting, who organized a very successful Children’s Festival in Ashcroft last August and is planning another one this year, suggested that this year’s Children’s Festival could be moved to July 16, to coincide with the Tryathlon. It was then agreed that Elliott could provide two sets of music during the event, as well as do his well-attended Gospel session on Sunday morning, with his appearance sponsored by the Wellness and Music Festival.

The solution was hailed as an example of different groups working together to find a solution, and will also give the Music and Wellness Festival a year in which to take stock and determine its future. “I’m happy with that,” said Tuohey. “It’s a weight off my shoulders.”

Horsting will be taking the proposal to a meeting about the Children’s Festival on Feb. 22, for it to be formally approved, but agrees it’s a good idea. “I’m excited about it; I think it will be really great.”

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The newly elected board of the South Cariboo Historical Museum Society (from l): Yvette May (Director), Helen Cade (Director), Marcia Begin (Secretary), Zee Chevalier (Treasurer), Andy May (President). Absent: Doug Carnegie (Vice-President), Earl Cahill and Colette French (Directors).

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Clinton museum aims high in 2016 BARBARA RODEN The Journal

The South Cariboo Historical Museum Society (SCHMS), which operates the Clinton Museum and the Village of Clinton Archives, is hoping to build on the success of the 2015 season, and make the museum “the reason people come here. .So says Andrew May, the newly elected President of the SCHMS. “We had 3,500 visitors to the museum last year, and some of those people told us they came to Clinton just to go the museum; they wouldn’t have come here if it weren’t for that. These are people who stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, and buy goods here.

“People come here because the museum has been recommended, and we want more of that.”

The Society held its AGM on February 9, and elected a Board of Directors for 2016. Fifteen people signed up as members, and May notes there will be more, as several long-time members are currently enjoying winter holidays. They’re always looking for new members, he adds.

The SCHMS has several projects in the works, and new ones for 2016. Their World War I project is being updated constantly as they receive more information about area veterans, and a “Home Front” room at the site is representa-

tive of what life was like for those who stayed behind. The Society is moving forward on its plans to receive charitable status, which will enable it to access more grants and donations.

Better wheelchair access to the site is a priority, as is restoring a scale model of the historic Clinton Hotel. The 20’ by 12’ model, handmade with logs and shingles, needs some restoration work before it can be exhibited to the public.

May says the Society is looking at holding musical events at the site. “It would raise the profile of the museum; and anything we can do in the evening here is great, because otherwise the sidewalks roll up at about 6:00pm.”

He admits that staffing of the museum is an ongoing challenge. “People commit to a couple of days a week, and then when summer comes they can’t find the time.” The SCHMS is looking to hire someone for 2016 who will be available for a significant number of hours each week, and is also hoping to get a student staffer again.

“Angela Billy did a great job last year,” says May, noting that among other things she digitized more than 3,500 items for the museum.

“We have a damn good museum here, and we’re going to get better. We want to keep hitting above our weight class.”

Anyone wanting to become a member of the SCHMS should contact May at (250) 459-7725.

Softball to come back to Cache Creek

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e LOGAN LAKE WELCOMES NEW DOCTOR d MLA Jackie Tegart attended a Health Services Update meeting in Logan sLake last week, where more than 100 people turned out to meet the -community’s new doctor, Dr. Safi Saeed. He starts his full time private rpractice on March 1, with his clinic at the Health Centre open Monday -to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. Residents who would like to become epatients of Dr. Saeed can call the clininc (250-523-9414, ext. 221) for an appointment. (from l) MLA Jackie Tegart, Dr. Saeed, Mrs. Amena Saeed.

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The Valentine’s Family Day Dance at the Cache Creek Community Hall on February 12 attracted some three dozen children and their parents, who were all there to have fun and support a great cause.

The event, sponsored by the Village of Cache Creek, was a fundraiser to help the Village purchase new softball equipment.

“We’re trying to bring softball back,” says Marcie Down, Activities Programmer for the Village. “It’s been more than ten years since we had softball here.”

The initiative actually started in early 2015, with a conversation with one parent. It then escalated, and finally, says Down, “We said ‘We need to do this’.” Parents who had played softball as children wanted their own kids to play the sport, and stepped forward to be coaches and be on the executive. Then the flood of May

2015 occurred, and wiped out the playing fields.

Undaunted, the group has carried on, and aims to have softball up and running by the fall of 2016. When they went to look at the available equipment, however, they knew they needed to do something.

“We had a few bases, but no bats or balls,” says Down. And what they did have was old.

“We need equipment that’s up to modern safety standards.”

The plan is to have teams that accommodate those aged three and up, with an adult mixed team as well. “It’s not a money-making thing,” says Down, “but it needs to be sustainable. We need to make it affordable for people.” A coaches’ clinic is planned, and the Cache Creek Youth Group will help with the concession and with teams.

A sign-up table for anyone interested in taking part will be at the “Spring Into Action” event at the Cache Creek Community Hall on March 19.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016 The Journal

BARBARA RODEN

Stepping into history I have in front of me a picture of a man sitting at a desk. An open ledger lies in front of him, and he has a pen or pencil in his right hand.

The desk is covered with papers and books, ink bottles and a pen stand; there’s a neatly-wrapped parcel, tied with string, perched on top of a large journal. A cluttered bookcase is behind him, and beside it sits a heavy safe, while a large map is pinned on the wall to his right. A naked light bulb hangs down over the desk, and a wastepaper basket, half-filled with crumpled paper, is at the man’s feet. A window behind him, and a door to his right, let in the sunshine.

Anyone familiar with the Journal building will be able to identify the office in which the man sits; it’s what we now call the morgue, behind the publisher’s desk. It’s changed a good deal since the picture was taken—the door and window are long since covered over—but the safe visible behind the man is still in the building, although not in the morgue.

The man is Robert Dalziel Cumming, and the picture was taken not long after he became editor of The Journal in 1912. By that time the paper was almost two decades old; it had started as The B.C. Mining Journal in 1895, moved into its current building in early 1898, and became The Journal shortly thereafter.

Thus it is that, as I settle into the editor’s job at The Journal, I find myself a part of history, after several years of writing about it. Of course, we’re all a part of history, all the time, because history isn’t something dry and dusty that happened many years ago to people who wore funny clothes; it’s a living thing going on around us every day. It’s just that it’s hard for us to think of it that way, as we don’t have the necessary distance from it, and don’t yet know how things—our own lives included—will turn out in the end.

As a case in point, I offer up the fact that 31 years ago I took a one-year diploma course in Journalism at what was then the Richmond campus of Kwantlen College. The course taught every aspect of journalism, from writing, reporting, editing, and photography (we took and developed our own pictures) to the physical lay-out of a paper, which in those days was done manually. I still remember the thrill when our first issue of the college’s newspaper, The Kwantlen Comment, was delivered, and we were able to see the fruits of our efforts in print.

I fully intended to make journalism my career, and then life got in the way, as it has a habit of doing, and I went down a different path.

That long and winding road has, however, led me back to journalism, and a place in a timeline that stretches back more than 120 years.

Although I won’t be working in the same office that Cumming did, I’m conscious of following in his footsteps, and shall try to be worthy of him and all the others who have come before me. Let this exciting new journey begin!

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w lo fi The sign pointing to the Inukshuk Trail on the Mesa says “Hike”, and despite the muddy weather, and the pockets of snow se still on the ground, many people are doing just that.

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Thanks for the good wishes

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Please allow me to say “Thank you!” to everyone who attended my party at the Legion last Friday, or stopped me on the street, came into the office, phoned, or e-mailed me to wish me well in my retirement. Thank you so much for your kind words and good wishes. I have to say, it hasn’t even been a week yet but retirement sure feels good.

I will miss the daily interaction with everyone in my professional persona, but I am deeply looking forward to establishing a more relaxed relationship with all of you now that I’m on my own time.

With a big smile on my face,

Wendy Coomber Cache Creek

Concerns about water price tag Dear Editor, The following letter was sent to The Honourable Jati Sidhu, MP for Mission-Matsui-Fraser Canyon.

I am one of your constituents. I live in Ashcroft and have been here for 60 years. I have a big concern about the $13 billion price tag to fix and maintain water infrastructure in BC. I don’t know what it is for the other provinces.

We are told to cut wasteful spending and live within our means. Now we are told that we have to go in debt for 30 years to pay for a water plant that we don’t need. I don’t know if you are aware that the previous federal government gave the Village of Ashcroft a grant, and along with the provincial government grant made up $5.7 million. The people of Ashcroft have been asked to borrow their share of $4.1 million for 30 years. I don’t see any need for this.

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I think the $13 billion dol-w lars is a big big scam. Someno 4,700 so-called professionalsof set their target at $13 billiontio and then set up the BC Water and Waste Association to promote projects to achieve this.H We are only small fry, but every little bit helps them achieve their goal. Why I think this is a scam: because most scammers use fear as a motivator. People will do weird things when scared.

I could be wrong. Scare tactics are being used to convince local and government officials to carry out this scam.

Because the Federal Government has issued a grant, maybe the new Federal government should revisit this project. Also, would it be possible for you to check why the Chairperson on the BCWWA is none other than a principal with the Vancouver office of Urban Systems. Urban Systems has the contract to build this nearly $10 million plant in Ashcroft. I see this as a conflict of interest.

I would like to add that if we have to spend $10 million for a filter plant that will service about 800 households, how big is the filter plant that the city of Vancouver has to have?

Or have they not been targeted by the scammers yet? All this seems to have started because of the Walkerton, Ontario accident.

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Dementia workshop will focus on communication strategies BARBARA RODEN The Journal

Bob Moon checks out the items available at the Ashcroft Library’s annual sale.

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Library sale has more than just books BARBARA RODEN The Journal

The Ashcroft Library annual book sale— which ends on February 20—isn’t just for book lovers; although readers of all ages are sure to find something they like. The library is also selling CDs (music and recorded books) and nDVDs and videocassettes for both adults and children.

The prices are designed to fit every pocket, with a maximum of $2.00 being asked (for adult non-fiction hardcover books), and a minimum of 25 cents (for adult/juvenile pocket-sized fiction paperbacks). Magazines are free.

Deanna Porter, the Ashcroft Library Branch Head, says that many of the items for sale have

been donated, or are duplicates of items already on the shelves. The staff also go through the shelves and remove books to make space for new material. “We like to replenish the collections, and make room for new items.”

She stresses that all of the money raised by the sale comes back to buy materials for the Ashcroft branch, and pay for special events there such as teas. “It doesn’t go into a central pot somewhere else.”

While the amount raised varies from year to year, Porter says the sale has always been very successful. “There’s lots of support for it.”

The sale runs on Feb. 18 from 1:00 to 6:00pm; on Feb. 19 from 1:00 to 7:00pm; and on Feb. 20 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the Ashcroft Library on Brink Street.

The B.C. Alzheimer Society (BCAS) is presenting the second in its series of Family Caregivers workshops in Ashcroft on Tuesday, March 1. The workshop—“Understanding Communication”—will be held at the Ashcroft HUB (711 Hill Street) from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

Tara Hildebrand, Support and Education Coordinator for the BCAS, says that the first workshop was about understanding dementia and its impact. “There are all sorts of types of dementia, with about 65% of those diagnosed having Alzheimer’s.”

Dementia results in a loss of communication, as those affected by the disease begin “unlearning” how to use words. “They start to skip words, or mix them up, which is one of the first signs of dementia. Nouns are one of the first things they lose, and they’re pretty important for communication. When a person is losing their ability to communicate and understand, there will be changes in their behaviour.”

Hildebrand explains that brain damage is occurring, and notes that once families and caregivers

understand that it makes it easier to deal with. The workshop will give participants various scenarios and situations that might arise in conversation with their loved ones, and explain what, and what not, to say and do.

“We give them strategies and coping skills, so that they can adjust and lower their expectations about what the affected person is capable of. There’s no point getting into an argument. Participants learn to say what the person with dementia needs to hear, and then do what needs to be done behind the scenes.”

There were 25 participants at the first workshop, and 30 people have signed up for the second one.

Admission is by donation, but anyone who would like to attend needs to register before March 1, as space is limited. For more information, or to register for the Understanding Communication workshop, contact Hildebrand at 1-800-886-6946.

The third workshop—“Understanding Behaviour”—will be held on April 5, and a fourth workshop—“Self-care for Caregivers”—is planned for May. For more information visit the BCAS website at www.alzheimer.ca/bc/.

Substance use difficult to talk about BARBARA RODEN The Journal

on Fri. Feb. 19, in conjunction with an SD74 Non-Instructional Day. “It’s geared more toward professionals, but parents are welcome,” says Horsting, noting that participants will learn what the school approach is and how the subject can be integrated into classrooms. “Parents can be on board about how schools are supporting healthy choices and having conversations about drug use.”

She adds that parents who have children of all ages, not just teenagers, will benefit. “It’s good to start this conversation early, because you never know when you’re going to need this information.”

Both workshops take place at Desert Sands Community School. Dinner and childcare will be provided on Thursday evening, and lunch will be provided on Friday. For more information, contact Horsting at deannahorsting123@ msn.com.

Two free workshops taking place in Ashcroft this week are open to parents who want to learn more about communicating with their children about substance use and abuse.

The workshops are being presented by the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMSHU) Collaborative and School District No. 74, and both will feature Dan Reist.

For many years Reist has worked to help develop the province’s multi-systems approach to substance use, and has tried to bridge the divides and barriers that can undermine effective responses around the issue.

The first workshop, which takes place from 7:00 to 8:30pm on Thurs. Feb. 18, is aimed at helping parents understand how to have natural conversations with their children around substance use. “We need to make it so that SILVER HILLS-ON-THE-ROAD PRESENTS… people can ask questions, and keep the lines of communication open for the future,” says Deanna With Phil Brewer Horsting, Team Lead From the Silver Hills Lifestyle Centre for the CYMSHU This Popular Seminar Includes Local Action Team.

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Heritage event will look at area as a “distinctive destination” BARBARA RODEN The Journal

What was it like to travel to Ashcroft in the days before modern highways? How was Ashcroft and the surrounding area promoted as a place for people to travel or move to? And what could people expect to find when they got here over the decades?

These topics and more will be the focus of “Distinctive Destinations: Exploring Historic Places”, presented by the Village of Ashcroft on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at the Community Hall on Bancroft. Museum Curator Kathy Paulos and Barbara Roden will be going back through the decades to describe just what hardships early travellers to Ashcroft faced on their way here. One account, from 1872, talks about the 14-hour trip from Kamloops to Ashcroft, while another describes what it was like to drive a team of oxen pulling 16,000 pounds of supplies down the steep hill into town on what is now Highway 97C. Efforts to market Ashcroft as part of “the poor man’s route to the Yukon” during the 1898 gold rush, and as a place to establish a farm or business, will be examined, as will

the role the cannery played in attracting hundreds of people to the town each summer. There will also be a look at how the neighbouring community of Walhachin was promoted, in an effort to entice settlers there, and there will be a presentation about the part the BX Express played in the area’s development.

The talks will be accompanied by a selection of pictures from the Museum Archives, and there will also be exhibits from the Museum on display, documenting this chapter of our past.

The organizers are also looking for personal anecdotes from anyone who chose to make Ashcroft his or her own “distinctive destination”. Where did you come from?

What made you decide to move to Ashcroft? And what was your journey here like? Anyone who’d like to share his or her story (400 words maximum) should bring it to the event or send it to Barbara Roden at broden@ashcroftbc.ca. Participants can either read their account aloud themselves or have it read out for them.

There is no charge for the event, and refreshments will be served. Come out on Feb. 28 and see what makes Ashcroft a distinctive destination!

Getting to Ashcroft hasn’t always been easy, as this photo showing a wagon team coming into town shows. The narrow track has since been replaced by Cornwall Road.

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BUSY HOCKEY SEASON COMES TO AN END: The Ashcroft Aces Peewee hockey team has finished their regular season for the 2015–2016 year. They’ve been busy with a recent tournament in Williams Lake, and playoff games in Ashcroft and Merritt. They tried their hearts out at the tournament, but were unfortunately down a few players due to a flu bug that hit players and coaches. Despite coming home without a win, fun was had by all. The players continue to practice, and plan to have some exhibition games before the ice comes out in March. It’s been a busy hockey season since October, with home and away games almost every weekend from October until February. The coaches, and manager Kris Woodworth, have worked very hard to keep the team organized and prepared for each game throughout the season. A big thank you to all of them for their hard work, and dedication to our kids!

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Sing, dance, act, tell a joke, or play some music at talent night Are we really finished with winter? The 10° on my thermometer and all the mud would suggest so, but February has a knack for tricking you into warm thoughts, then will turn around and bite you with another winter blast. We’ll see.

Soup day is beginning to pick up momentum, with lots of folks coming out to enjoy a bowl of soup with friends and neighbours. It’s every Wednesday at noon at Clemes Hall—everyone is very welcome. If you are interested in making the soup one week, sign up with Paulet at the post office (thanks Paulet!).

The Desert Daze committee has met again and is poring over all the many, many excellent musician applications we’ve received. Wow, what a lot of talent; too bad we couldn’t host a week-long festival and have them all perform! We are managing to pick and choose

an amazing variety of genres, from blues, to country, to folk, to Acadian!

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Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan ning process would be very welcome. Of course we are now beginning to look for sponsorships, volunteers, and

vendors; please visit the website www.desertdaze.ca if interested.

Regular bingo is continuing on the first Monday of the month—March 7 will be the next one. Attendance is picking up as folks become aware that it’s going on, and the “loonie pot” is growing, so come on out and have some fun; and you might just win! Doors open at 5:30pm at Clemes Hall.

Zumba will also continue Fridays at 10:00am at the Hall. Although this is Zumba Gold, designed for seniors, you can pump it up and make it a fun workout for the more energetic in the crowd.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24 Learn the early warning signs of bullying… Recognizing cyberbullying Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying.

The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than

those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents.

Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations.

Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying.

Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably.

Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered 1000 Trans Canada Hwy, Savona 250-373-0043 physical bullying.

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Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumours about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying.

Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school.

While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ aca-

Step up…

demic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings.

Signs your child is the bully Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance.

They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • easily becoming violent with others • having friends who bully others • blaming others quickly • comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her

• getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators • picking on siblings • not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully.

First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child’s fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behaviour continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure.

Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behaviour. Counselling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.

We all deserve it!

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* When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior.

* Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefit from talking with a counselor.

Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

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Stop bullying

Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances.

before it starts

* Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying.

Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is

210 Railway Ave, Ashcroft 250-453-2553

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

REMEMBER ALWAYS…

EMPATHY | KINDNESS | RESPECT

so others won’t get stepped on.

not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas.

Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent.

According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations.

What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy.

Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging.

The

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That you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24 Learn the early warning signs of bullying… Recognizing cyberbullying Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying.

The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than

those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents.

Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations.

Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying.

Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably.

Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is considered 1000 Trans Canada Hwy, Savona 250-373-0043 physical bullying.

Stand up for others.

Stand up for yourself.

BIG SKY STATION

no bullies.

at home, at school, or anywhere

Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital Old Cariboo Road, Cache Creek

250-457-6203

Desert Sands

Community School working together to build a healthy, safe school

Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumours about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying.

Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school.

While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ aca-

Step up…

demic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings.

Signs your child is the bully Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance.

They may find satisfaction in causing suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • easily becoming violent with others • having friends who bully others • blaming others quickly • comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her

• getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators • picking on siblings • not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully.

First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child’s fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behaviour continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure.

Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behaviour. Counselling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.

We all deserve it!

◆◆◆◆◆ ◆

Journal ASHCROFT ▼ CACHE CREEK

250-457-6464 Cache Creek

Gold Trail Teachers Association

* When online, children should be advised not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior.

* Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefit from talking with a counselor.

Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.

FOODS ACCEPTANCE

...am az ing ... jus t the wa y you are

S afetyM art FOODS

Railway Ave., Ashcroft 250-453-9343

Stop bullying

Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances.

before it starts

* Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to broach sensitive topics like bullying.

Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is

210 Railway Ave, Ashcroft 250-453-2553

Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.

REMEMBER ALWAYS…

EMPATHY | KINDNESS | RESPECT

so others won’t get stepped on.

not just other kids “having fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit their children’s personal accounts. Some smartphone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas.

Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent.

According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations.

What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy.

Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging.

The

Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday Feb 24th

“

LEND A

stand. hand. “ TAKE A

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

That you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.

VILLAGE OF

Cache Creek 250-457-6237

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft B.C. Phone 250.453.9656 Fax 250.453.2034

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Remember to love yourself first Valentine’s Day is supposed to be all about love. Ironically, it is among the most hated of holidays.

Single people often despise it because they don’t have a significant other to celebrate with, and people in relationships often dread it because of untold expectations.

Yet florists, card companies, jewellers, lingerie suppliers, chocolate manufacturers, restauranteurs and hoteliers embrace it. Naturally they would with annual sales of over $2 billion in Canada and the U.S. alone.

Even anti-Valentine’s Day retailers profit with humorous novelty items such as “Wish You Were Beer” keychains, “Fries Before Guys” handbags, and “Love Stinks” throw pillows.

The “Ex Kitchen Knife Set” was an instant hit a couple years ago and continues to be a big seller. It consists of

a male body-shaped statue, 15 inches in height, with five sharp knives stabbed through it. Available in seven colours as well as solid metal, it ranges in price from $159 to $1000 U.S. It’s like a modern day, culinary voodoo doll.

For me February 14 has been less about romance or

February Week 4 AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you’ve adopted the attitude that life is an adventure and you’re ready to face any challenge that comes your way with an open mind. This may prove to be a busy week.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Do not be surprised if big changes lie in store for you this week, Pisces. You may end up with a new job or begin thinking about relocation..

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Excitement surrounds any get-together you are involved in this week, Aries. This puts you in a good mood for some time, and the positive energy can bring about change.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week you may find yourself in the right mood to organize your home or office. If high-tech equipment will be part of the project, enlist a friend to help out.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you’e feeling particularly amorous this week, schedule a few date nights or even cuddle time with that special someone. A new person may come into your life as well.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Plenty of projects around the house need your attention this week, Cancer. Take advantage of some slower days to devote time to repairs and other tasks on your to-do list.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, important new information may come your way this week. This could be the catalyst for new professional ventures or even provide new ways to network.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a job you have put a lot of effort and time into is completed successfully this week.

You now can enjoy the fruits of your labor and the praise coming your way.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Communication improvements with your romantic partner have you feeling optimistic about the future, Libra. Don’t make any definitive plans, but start thinking ahead.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, an unexpected raise has you spreading the wealth to others. You tend to be good about sharing your good fortune, and that is why so many people look up to you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A sense of adventure may find you booking a vacation, Sagittarius. Otherwise, you may be looking to dive into an exciting new relationship. Be impulsive because you deserve it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be drawn to flashy colors and high energy this week. Plan a fun and energetic date or take in a movie with a lot of special effects.

resentment and more of an excuse to eat chocolate. Not that I need an excuse.

“It’s just another ordinary day,” one of my friends griped recently, unhappy her husband never makes it special. “It would be nice if he’d at least make me dinner or do something. My sister always gets a dozen red roses

and a necklace.”

“Have you told him what you’d like?”

I asked.

“No,” she said.

“But I don’t want to have to ask for it. I want it to be his idea or it won’t mean anything.”

I had to disagree.

Men and women think so differently, as do people in general.

Personally, I wouldn’t want a bouquet of pricey flowers that wilt within a week any more than a piece of jewelry I’m unlikely to wear. I’d rather go to the movies. A funny one if possible.

I don’t view Valentine’s Day in the traditional sense like I used to. I see it more as an official day to express feelings for those we love, and that should include ourselves.

It’s easy for

me to say I love you to everyone I hold in my heart, especially my children, and I do that daily. Showing myself love has always been more of a challenge though. I tend to put the needs of others before my own, and I’ve long placed myself on the backburner.

Typical mom disease as another pal described it. Although it’s not limited to mothers.

“Just like on a plane, you have to put on your oxygen mask first,” Diane reminded me. “You can’t help and take care of others if you’re not okay.”

I completely agreed, and it’s a sentiment I’ve heard many times over the years. It’s also one I’ve lived by on numerous occassions, but eventually forgot to do.

A refresher on this simple, yet vital concept is exactly what I’ve been needing to hear.

Taking care of our health, both physically and mentally is

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com often equated to deprivation and restriction. It shouldn’t be regarded in that light.

It should be recognized and appreciated as the sanity saving self-love that it is.

Eating delicious, healthy food whenever we’re hungry, staying physical in activities we enjoy, appreciating time with our family and friends, sleeping enough hours, and being able to relax and self-connect are all things we want for our loved ones. We should want this for ourselves as well.

Being able to do all of that on a daily basis might not be possible, but carving out some personal time everyday is usually do-able, and a concerted effort to put ourselves first shouldn’t be thought

of as selfish, but selfless and strategic.

“I’m a way better mom, wife, employee and friend when I’m at the top of my list,” Diane counselled. “I’m happier and more energetic, and that translates to virtually every aspect of my life.”

I know from personal experience how true that is, and it’s time to take myself off the backburner and get back in the groove.

We all deserve to love and be loved, and we all have the power to make it happen with acceptance, kindness, encouragement and care. Not just one day a year, but every day.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Local actress takes to the stage to bring Shirley Valentine to life It’s a huge part, that of Shirley Valentine, in the play of the same name by Willy Russell: close to 17,000 words, delivered over nearly two hours by one actress who is alone on stage from start to finish. And actress Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan is relishing the opportunity to tackle the part of a lifetime.

“Playing Shirley Valentine has been on my bucket list for years,” says the Spences Bridge resident, who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Victoria. “I saw a production of it starring Nicola Cavendish many years ago, and loved it right away.”

She intended to go into acting as a career, and upon graduating became heavily involved in amateur theatre; her first part was playing Elaine in the black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. She also acted in projects for a friend who was studying direction at UBC, and through that was offered the role of Pegeen Mike, the protagonist in J.M. Synge’s classic of Irish theatre, The Playboy of the Western World. It was the first of many projects with Stage Eireann.

Varcoe-Ryan won two Theatre BC Festival awards: Best Actress (as Maggie in Lovers) and Best Supporting Actress (as Joan in Remembrance). When she moved to Harrison Hot Springs she appeared as Gwendolen Fairfax in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. It was in Harrison that she also got her

With Varcoe-Ryan taking centre first taste of directing, when she helmed a with a girlfriend makes her wonder what stage, a new director had to be found; and production of the play Canadian Gothic. possibilities life might still hold.

“I took directing as an extra com“It’s a wonderful part,” says Var- Barbara Roden has stepped up to take the ponent when I was working toward my coe-Ryan. “Willy Russell puts so much reins. “I hate to be that cliché—the acBFA,” she says. “And I got into it at Har- humour with so much despair. Every- tor who has always really wanted to dirrison because there wasn’t a director will- one will recognize someone in this play: ect—but it’s something I’ve been intering to enter a show at the Theatre BC Fes- their mother, themselves, their husband ested in doing for a long time,” she says. tival.” or wife. Or they’ll recognize some aspect “It’s a fascinating experience; and at least I know that if I have any questions about After she moved to Spences Bridge, of these characters.”

Varcoe-Ryan became involved with the Although other characters are in- directing, all I need to do is call for a Winding Rivers Arts & Performance So- voked during the course of the play— break and talk to my leading lady.”

Shirley Valentine—a presentation of ciety, in its various incarnations, and end- Shirley’s husband Joe, her two children, ed up directing many of its productions— friends—it’s Shirley herself, with all her the Winding Rivers Arts & Performance some at the Opera House—because strengths, flaws, and insecurities, who Society—will be at the Ashcroft HUB there was no one else available. She also holds the stage throughout. Varcoe-Ryan from March 11–13. directed the theatrical component of the is grateful to WRAPS for allowing her Submitted Christmas concerts at Spences Bridge the opportunity to play the part.

Elementary, until the school closed in 2003. While she was still able to act on occasion—most recently she The Royal Canadian Legion #113 Sage & Sand Pony Club played Titania in A Midsum301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 District Commissioner: Marcie Down Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625 mer Night’s Mid-Term—it mleedown@yahoo.ca. was difficult to balance the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club two things. “I love directing; 601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629 but I’d rather be on stage.”

250-453-9656 The part of Shirley ValDesert Spokes Cycle Society entine is, she says, “a great Phone 250-457-9348 Ashcroft and District Fall Fair showcase piece for an acContact Person: Jessica Clement250-457-7128 tress to do. It’s very meaty.”

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 Shirley is a fifty-two-yearAshcroft Soup’s On old married mother of two St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association who has resigned herself to Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome Phone: 250-457-9390 a life of tedium, when an ofDucks Unlimited Canada fer of a fortnight in Greece Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

Community Volunteer Groups

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

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

Phone 250-453-2415

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

Ashcroft & District Lions Club

Contact Person: Nick Lebedoff Phone 250-453-2664

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.

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

The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944

347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Contact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461 Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661 email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca

Ashcroft Communities in Bloom

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

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard

Actress and director Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan, who will be starring in the one-woman play Shirley Valentine in March.

Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net

Ashcroft Hospice Program Shirley 250-453-9202

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feature contributions from the groups providing services to seniors. A Seniors’ Resource Fair was also suggested, which would allow seniors to talk to those providing services and learn about what’s available in and around the community.

Tegart also noted that the 11th

edition of the BC Seniors’ Guide is now available. It’s a comprehensive guide that contains information and resources on benefits, healthy living, health services, housing, transportation, personal security, finances, and much more.

Copies of the guide, which is free, are available through Tegart’s office, the E. Fry Society, Better at Home, and other community organizations.

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society 250-453-2053

Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244

Desert Bells Handbell Choir Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Sage Sound Singers Adult Community

Phone 250-453-2233

Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department Phone 250-457-9967

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

Soccer Association Contact: Tom Watson

Phone 250-457-7178

Thompson Cariboo Minor Hockey Association Contact: Lewis Kinvig 250-457-7489 Lewis@thompsoncariboominorhockey.com

Historic Hat Creek Ranch Contact: Jack Jeyes

Phone 250-453-2259

Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

Phone 250-457-9122

Bridging to Literacy

Contact Person: Jessica Clement 250-457-7128

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

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

Ashcroft Yoga Group

Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Second Time Around

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

Cache Creek Market and Cache Creek Garden Club Marcie Down 250-457-9630

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676

BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com

Cache Creek Beautification Society and Cache Creek Communities in Bloom

Ashcroft Cache Creek Better at Home

Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

405 Railway Ave. 250-453-9911 - Sandy

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Grant will help with asset management BARBARA RODEN The Journal

The Village of Ashcroft has received a grant of $48,700 from the Government of Canada’s Gas Tax Fund (GTF) Strategic Priorities program. It is one of 57 new infrastructure projects to receive funding under the program, out of 222 applications province-wide.

The funding will be used to develop an outline for an Infrastructure Master Plan which revolves around achieving a consistent and sustainable program for the investment and management of infrastructure components in an environmentally, socially, and economically responsible manner,” says Chief Administrative Officer Michelle Allen.

The provincial government is placing increased emphasis on asset management, which involves local governments undertaking a thorough assessment of the physical infrastructure they own. This includes, but is not limited to, civic facilities, parks, water and wastewater systems, and drainage and flood protection systems.

The assessment allows local governments to understand the long-term costs of providing services and the infrastructure required to deliver those services. By being proactive with asset management, rather than reacting to sudden needs for repair and replacement, governments can better manage their infrastructure, resulting in fewer service disruptions and reduced life cycle costs.

“This is the first step towards the complete asset management plan,” says Allen, “and we’re grateful for receiving this funding from the Strategic Priorities Fund.”

CONCERT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Gospel-folk singer Steve Palmer will be in Ashcroft for a concert on March 5 at St. Alban’s Anglican Church. The concert is a fundraiser for the Refugees and Friends Together organization in Kamloops, which is supporting the needs of the Syrian refugees settling there.

Palmer’s concerts have been described as a toe-tapping mix of folk, Gospel, and country favourites, as well as original songs from Palmer’s four albums. He’s been called “a simple folk-singing road survivor”, and has been touring across Canada and the United States for 40 years. He draws his inspiration from legends such as the Carter family, Johnny Cash, and Gordon Lightfoot. Tickets for the concert are $15.00 per person at the door, or two tickets for $20.00 if purchased in advance. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7:00. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Martina Duncan at (250) 453-9909, or by e-mail at mbaier34@gmail.com.

Hired Equipment Registration Cariboo District: Williams Lake

The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation is creating its lists of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals or companies not registered in 2015, but wishing to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Williams Lake at 640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G 4T1, by e-mail at SIR.CaribooDistrict@gov.bc.ca, by phone at 250 398-4510 or by fax at 250 398-4454.

Cache Creek water, sewer, and garbage rates increase for 2016

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Cache Creek Council adopt-

Coast Mountain News ed three utility bylaws at its FebruThursday February 11 ary 9 meeting. All three contain inThursday February 25

creased rates for every category of user.

100 Mile House Free Press Bylaw 774 (Garbage CollecThursday February 11 tion) plans for an increase in resiThursday February 18 dential service from $39.60 last year to $60 this year. BusinessAshcroft Cache Creek Journal es such as the Post Office and Vet Thursday February 11 Clinic will see increases from $100 Thursday February 18

to $200, and gas stations with convenience stores will go from $200 to $400 annually.

Bylaw 772 (Water Rates) has more moderate increases across the board. The residential rate will increase from $153.08 to $185.23 per year.

Likewise, with Bylaw 773 (Sewer Rates), the residential rate goes from $200.82 to $223.91 annually.

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Clinton’s 2015 Citizen of the Year honoured for volunteer work Clinton Volunteer Recognition A wine and cheese reception was held in the Clinton Memorial Hall on February 13, to thank all the volunteers who add so much to life in Clinton. Mayor Jim Rivett named some of the many volunteer organizations, adding his thanks to all who have contributed to the community.

Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, expressed her appreciation to volunteers who help get things done in our communities. Jackie Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola, also expressed gratitude for volunteers. She stated that small communities don’t have the budgets and staff that larger centres do, so it is the volunteers who make up the difSusan Swan ference and get things done.

459-2224 or 2325 Sally Watson, TNRD Area E countrysquire@ Representative, thanked the volbcwireless.com unteers for all their hard work.

Everyone was invited to enjoy the fabulous tables full of goodies that had been prepared.

STRIKING A BALANCE

2015 Citizen of the Year Mayor Rivett called up Jim and Lois Thompson, the 2014 Citizens of the Year, to introduce this year’s recipient at the Volunteer Recognition/Volunteer of the Year Event.

Lois named the many people and groups who have benefited from knowing the recipient, including the Ashcroft Hospital Extended Care, the Clinton Seniors’ Home, the Bonaparte and Canoe Creek Elders, the PAC annual fundraiser, the Métis fundraiser, and various Clinton residents who have received afghans made by this person from donated yarn, as well as the many organizations the person has participated in.

These include The Clinton and District Assisted Living Society, where this person literally phoned every number in the Clinton directory to conduct a survey on the need for such a facility; David Stoddart School with the one-to-one reading program, help with the lunch program, and adult literacy; the setting up of displays, assisting visitors, and managing daily cash receipts for the Clinton Museum; and volunteering annually at the Old Timers’ Tea in May. As Lois outlined the involvement in the Clinton Seniors’ Association, St. Peter’s Church, and the monthly articles in both The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal and The

Clinton Lariat, everyone knew she was referring to none other than Zee Chevalier.

As her name was announced, 19 members of her family came out of a back room to surprise her. Zee’s four sisters, five daughters and their husbands, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild came to share in the celebration. One daughter came all the way from Toronto to attend.

Zee was (almost) at a loss for words. She said there were more deserving people to receive this recognition than her. There were a few tears, lots of hugs and photos, and lots of well wishers. As someone who has worked with Zee, I know that this recognition is well-deserved. Congratulations Zee! Following the Citizen of the Year presentation Mayor Rivett introduced the team that had put the whole evening together—volunteers Daniela Dyck, Nancy Rempel, Diana Guerin, Clare Warner, and Val Bissat—and then the numbers for the numerous donated door prizes were drawn.

Clinton’s 2015 Citizen of the Year, Zee Chevalier (third from left), with (from l) Cathy McLeod, Jim Rivett, Sally Watson, and Jackie Tegart.

Power Pioneers award community service BARBARA RODEN The Journal

gave four or five and really elaborated, which gives us a better feel for the person,” he says.

The Power Pioneers is the official retiree organization for BC Hydro. It’s currently made up of more than 2,100 former BC Hydro employees and their spouses.

Applications for the Community Service Awards are being accepted until March 31, 2016, and are open to high school students throughout the province. More information, as well as the application form, can be found at http://powerpioneers.com/.

The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are looking for applications from high school students for their annual Community Service Awards.

There are 20 branches of the Power Pioneers throughout the province, with each branch giving a $1,000 award to a student in its region who has dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to volunteering in their community.

Retired BC Hydro employee Mike Bachman, a member of the 100 Mile Power PiSchool District No. 74 (Gold Trail) oneers, says that student activities run the gamut from working for the SPCA to volunteering with Elementary schools within School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) will accept registrations seniors. Last year’s for kindergarten placements for the 2016-2017 school year during the weeks of winner from this February 1 – February 26, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. region—which includes Clinton, Ash(NOTE FRIDAYS: Only till noon on Friday’s at Sk’il’ Mountain Community School and Gold Bridge Elementary is closed on Fridays) croft, Cache Creek, and Lytton—was 100 To ensure a placement for your child in September 2016, it is very Mile student Madisimportant you register early by visiting your nearest elementary school: son Montgomery.

“In 2014 there Cache Creek Elementary School 250-457-6248 weren’t enough apCayoosh Elementary School 250-256-4212 plicants for us to give David Stoddart School 250-459-2219 the award, but last Desert Sands Community School 250-453-9144 year we had five or George M. Murray Elementary School 250-256-7543 six,” says Bachman.

Gold Bridge Community School 250-238-2255 He notes that the more Lytton Elementary School 250-455-2215 information students Sk’il’ Mountain Community School 250-259-8223 can give in their applications, the better. ** Children eligible for kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before December “Some kids gave 31, 2016. An original birth certificate, immunization records, and CARE card us one page, others MUST BE PROVIDED for each child at the time of registration.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

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2016 OUTDOOR REGISTRATION February 15th, 22nd & 29th Ashcroft High School - 5:30 - 7:30 pm February 10th, 17th & 24th Cache Creek Elementary - 5:30 - 7:30 pm Last Chance February 29th - Ashcroft High School A MEDICAL CARD MUST BE PRESENTED FOR EACH PLAYER REGISTERED *Uniform deposit & medical number mandatory at registration

REGISTRATION FEE (First & second child from one family): (tournament fee included) U7: $75.00 U10/U13/U16: $100.00 Additional children from one family receive $10.00 off registration fee

LATE REGISTRATION SURCHARGE (after Feb. 29): $50.00 * Uniform Deposit a Must! *

UNIFORM DEPOSIT: (Post-Dated cheque, July 31, 2016): $50.00 REFUNDABLE VOLUNTEER FEE: $50.00 REGULATION SHORTS ($20), SOCKS ($8), SHIN PADS ($15) & BALLS ($15) WILL BE ON SALE AT ALL REGISTRATIONS For more info please call Lee Hand 250-457-3437

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Ride2Survive endurance event more than just a personal challenge My bucket list of endurance events and things I would like to do seems to gets larger, and the events themselves get more challenging. A few years ago, I read about a charity event called the Ride2Survive. It’s

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a 400km ride starting at 3:30am in Kelowna and ending some 17 hours later in Vancouver. Participants travel up and over the Coquihalla Connector to Merritt, down

to Hope, then use highway 7 into Vancouver, with police cars in front and back of the pack keeping all the riders safe. I saw this and thought, “Oh yeah, that’s going onto the list!”

At first I simply thought of it as a physically challenging event that would let me say I rode a bicycle 400km in one day. Then I watched the videos and testimonies from other riders who’ve done the event, and realized the bigger picture. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more have died of cancer, and I’m sure you have relatives and friends who have died from it. Then I wanted to do it to try to make a change: use my fitness to see if I can try to make a difference.

Many charity events are very administration- and advertising cost-heavy, so a large portion of the money participants raise through donations go to pay for another event. It’s a necessary evil for their cause. But one of the reasons I like the idea of this event is that all the money raised goes towards fighting cancer. You can even designate the money for whichever type of cancer you are in-

terested in fighting. The entry fee ($258) pays for all the event costs. Volunteers do all the work, and sponsors pay for the food and drinks for the riders. Up to 200 riders per year bike the event, and in the last 12 years they’ve raised over $4,000,000.

This year’s event is being held on June 18, right around the summer solstice, so there is as much daylight as possible. I’ve signed up and have already made a bit of money in donations. But that’s only part of it. I have to ride my bike, a lot! Slowly getting my legs and butt used to riding for 17 hours will take me almost six months of training. I’ve already been riding a bit outdoors, and have spent many hours riding on the bike trainer in the basement.

I have to raise a minimum of $2,500 to participate.

Anyone who would like to donate and get a tax receipt can go to www.ride2survive.ca. Under the “Donor Info” tab, do a search in the “Donate Now” section under my name (Wayne Little). You can also e-mail or Facebook message me, and I can send you a link.

Coming Events

Zion United Church Services Feb 21: Lay Leader: Angus Muir Feb 28: Rev. Dr. Donald Schmidt - Holy Communion Mar 6: Rev. Dr. Donald Schmidt Feb 18-29: The Lions are collecting Canadian Tire Dollars to donate to Ashcroft Minor Hockey. You can donate at the Arena or Ashcroft Building Centre.

Feb 22: Cache Creek Council meeting at 4:30 in the Village Office. Everyone welcome to attend.

March 1: Alzheimer Society of BC - Understanding Dementia workshop 1:00-4:00 pm at the Ashcroft HUB, 711 Hill St. Call Tara Hildebrand 1-800-8866946 to register.

Mar 4: Annual General Meeting for the Cache Creek Beautification Society. Noon in the Village Office.

May 27, 28 & 29: “WRAPS and the Ashcroft Art Club are hosting the 5th Annual Ashcroft Plein Air Paint-out May 27, 28 and 29th. For more information please contact: ashcroftpleinair@gmail.com”.

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Riders take part in the 2015 Ride2Survive endurance event.

Group eyes benefits of setting up Spences Bridge Foundation Sing, dance from p. 7

weeks left before we take a break, so come on out! The drop in fee is very affordable, or you can pay in advance.

The last Thursday in the month will see performing arts night. On the heels of the success of poetry night, the group has decided to regularly host an evening celebrating various performing arts.

Talent night is next up, so if you sing, play an instrument, have a skit or stand-up comedy piece, or a poem or dance, come to Clemes Hall on Thursday Feb. 25th at 7:00pm.

At our last meeting on Feb.10, we had a special guest. Allie Blades from the Interior Community Foundation spoke to us about available grants for our community. Allie also explained how a “Spences Bridge Foundation” might be started, and what its bene-

fits would be. If anyone would like more information regarding starting a foundation for our community I’d be happy to discuss it. We are very appreciative that Allie came to speak to our community, and the presentation was very helpful!

Have you been missing the Farmer’s Market? Don’t forget about the Deluxe Winter Market at Clemes Hall, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 27 and 28. The event takes place from 10:00am to 2:00pm each day, and will feature crafts, art, baking, and secondhand treasures. A table is only $5.00; to book one call Terri at (250) 458-2513.

Our next regular meeting will be Mar. 9 at 7:00pm at the Hall.

Hope to see you at some of the above events, and at the meeting! If you haven’t already, “Like” us on Facebook, and watch for postings regarding the events and activities of the Spences Bridge Community Club.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA) and 2016 Equinox LS, and to the purchase or finance of a 2015 Silverado 1500. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between February 2 and February 29, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, licence, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $12,724, including $446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive), $3,000 lease cash and a $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $50 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $2,592 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,132. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. > Purchase price includes $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 2 and February 29, 2016. 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 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. 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: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. 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. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada 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. † $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $1,200 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab LS equipped with a Custom Edition and a $5,180 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab WT 4WD, LS, LT or LTZ 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 $5,180 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †† 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 2015 Silverado or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 2 and February 29, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, Malibu LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, Camaro; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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