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Kamloops This Week The first race of the 2012 North Face Dirty Feet Trail Run series was held on a sunny day in Kamloops in late March. Runners from across B.C. and Alberta 203 of them - chose between five-kilometre, 10-kilometre and half-marathon distances and traversed the Bachelor Heights trails of North Kamloops. The top-three finishers in the female fivekilometre division were Kathleen Wright of Chase (20:26), Emma McLeod of Kamloops (22:11) and Chantel Jeffrey of Blind Bay (23:41). Jimmy Fenwick of Kamloops (18:26), Wayne Little of Ashcroft (19:19) and Greig Taylor of Kamloops (20:07) were the top-three finishers in the men’s five-kilometre division.
Happy Easter The annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Cache Creek Park. It’s all about the chocolate!
Little in the foreground during last June’s annual Ashcroft Hellclimb from Ashcroft to Logan Lake.
In the female 10-kilometre race, Jennifer Elfenbein of Kamloops (49:55), Elise Desjardine of Kamloops (51:08) and Shauna Tsuchiya of Kamloops (51:37) were the top-three finishers. Jason Ladyman of Kamloops (41:51), Josh Oostenbrink of Kamloops (44:45) and Brad Maki of Kamloops (47:05) were the top-three finishers in the men’s 10-kilometre race. The top-three finishers in the female 21-kilometre race were Tracy Garneau of Jasper (1:39:12), Tiffany Hornbeck of Kamloops (1:42:30) and Tara Klassen of Kamloops (1:42:30). On the men’s side of the 21-kilometre race, Richard Brewster of Kamloops (1:29:26), Dave MacDowell of Jasper (1:32:08) and Michael Stoll of Vernon ( 1:38:23) were the top-three finishers.
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COMING EVENTS Apr. 10: Apr. 12: Apr. 14: Apr. 14: Apr: 18: Apr. 19: Apr. 20: Apr. 22: Apr. 24: May 5:
Cache Creek Council meeting 7 pm Village OfďŹ ce. Kamloops Exploration Group lecture “Ice Age Fossils in the Klondike GoldďŹ eldsâ€? with Dr. Grant Zazula - TRU Mountain Room7 p.m. GPS/Geocaching Training 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Village OfďŹ ce Meeting Room, Free & open to everyone. Register at Sun Country 453-9165, seating limited. Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents Linda McRae 8:00 p.m. St. Albans Hall. Tickets at Ashcroft Bakery and Natures Gifts. SD #74 and SD #30 Retirement luncheon, 12 noon at Chris’s Under the Bridge. For info call before April 11250-453-2402 or 250-453-9085. Community Clean Up in Cache Creek, sponsored by the Cache Creek BeautiďŹ cation Society. Meet outside the Community Hall at 6 pm. Garbage bags provided. Movie Night (CHITY CHITTY BANG BANG) 7 PM at Zion United Hall, 401 Bancroft St., Ashcroft. FREE admission, refreshments by donation. Annual plant swap & sale Heritage park. Plant drop off 9:30-10:00 am, sale starts at 10 am NO EARLY BIRDS! Ashcroft Library book sale until May 5. During library hours. Opening Day of the Cache Creek Farmer and Flea Market. Plant and Seed Sale. No vending rates for opening day, located in old Esso lot at the main intersection, off Hwy 1 from 9am -1 pm.
Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., APRIL 13th BEEF ON A BUN $9.00/plate Visitors Welcome
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was fishing nearby on the Thompson. The same vehicle was later involved in a police pursuit, initiated by Traffic Services between Spences Bridge and Lytton, but the pursuit was called off because of public safety. The abandoned truck was recovered the following night in Mission. Ashcroft RCMP officers recovered a vehicle stolen from Merrit and left parked on the Bonaparte Reserve. Both thefts are being investigated with the same possible suspects: a short female described as possible aboriginal with long black hair, and a male with no description. Both are believed to be at large in the Lower Mainland.
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March 29 RCMP are investigating the theft of a container of recylable material from a residence on Woodburn Dr. in Cache Creek. The theft occurred sometime overnight.
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BrushďŹ re on Reserve March 29 at 4 pm RCMP assisted with traffic control on the Ashcroft Indian Band Reserve as the Ashcroft Fire Dept. battled a brush fire that burned along Cornwall Rd. No buildings were damaged.
Mixing with trafďŹ c March 29 at 6:45 pm an officer observed a male staggering in and out of traffic along Hwy 97C by Government St. in Ashcroft. A 45 year old Cache Creek man was arrested for being drunk in a public place and placed in cells until he was sober.
March 31 police were asked to remove a panhandler near the Grubstake in Cache Creek who was disturbing customers, the second time in a week they had be called to deal with the same panhandler. This time, the 72 year old Cache Creek man was located and warned that he could be fined if he continued. He was co-operative and left the scene. No alcohol involved.
String of stolen vehicles Apr. 1 police received a report of a one-ton Ford pickup stolen from a pullout on Hwy 1 by the Martel railroad crossing. The owner
Thieves cut telephone lines Three telephone lines were severed overnight in Logan Lake on April 2, which knocked out phone service to Mamette Lake, Tunkwa Lake and Highland Valley Copper, according to RCMP. The telephone lines, located both above and below ground, were cut sometime between 1 and 5 a.m. “Phone lines are believed to have been cut in order to deactivate security systems,� said Merritt RCMP Cst. Brock Hedrick. Thieves cut the phone lines (Mischief) and other cables in the area during the course of a break and enter of the “Bargain Shop� located within the Village Center Mall. The cut lines did affect the local citizens and their phone lines until BC Telus could repair the lines. Once inside the store the thieves stole many items including a safe, over 70 cartons of cigarettes, small electronics (cameras, ipods, mp3 players, etc...) and cash. Two to three persons are believed responsible for this theft and one person of interest was described as: White Male, 5’7� - 5’9�, 34-44 years of
age, short brown hair, dark clothing , average build, wearing a distinctive hat (solid green, military “style� ball cap). A second person was observed walking with the “person of interest�, but no description was obtained. A vehicle that may also be associated to this crime is described as a newer model, dark coloured crew/extended cab pickup truck with cab lights and possibly dual suspension with side lights. RCMP are looking for help in identifying any person(s) and their vehicle that was observed in the area of Chartrand Ave. and/ or Opal Dr. during the time period of this Crime. If you have any information that can lead to the identification of the person(s) responsible for this or any other crime please call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1(800) 222TIPS (8477). If you saw any vehicles coming or going from the Village Center Mall or Chartrand Ave. between the times listed please contact the Logan Lake RCMP at (250)523-6222. Submitted
House siding stolen Apr. 2 police received a report of a theft of construction material from a site on Lopez Creek Rd., just off of Stage Rd. in Cache Creek. Some time between March 31-Apr. 2, suspects made off with $1,700 worth of fibrous cement weatherboard. Anyone witnessing the removal of said material or having any other information about the incident is asked to contact the RCMP at 453-2216 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS.
Breached conditions Apr. 2 following an investigation that was initiated on Feb. 15, Tara MacDonald, 24, of Ashcroft was charged with two counts of breaching an undertaking that alleged harassment of local police officers and making false 911 calls. MacDonald was convicted of criminal harassment on Dec. 14 and given a conditional discharge. On Dec. 17 she was again arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer who responded to an unnecessary 911 made by her. She was given a trial date and released on conditions which she is alleged to have just breached. Her next court appearance for answering to the latest charges is Apr. 12.
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Trustees vote down motion to increase remuneration by Wendy Fraser Bridge River-Lillooet News The Board of Trustees of the Gold Trail School District held its regular monthly meeting on Mar. 27 at Lillooet Secondary School.
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Remuneration motion defeated Gold Trail trustees decided not to approve a new Remuneration policy recommended by their own Business Committee. Under the proposed policy, the Board Chair would receive an annual stipend of $12,240, committee chairs and the vice-chair would receive $11,220 and trustees would receive $10,200 per year. The chairperson would also receive a $1,250 communication allowance and trustees would receive a $1,000 communication allowance. Clinton Trustee Nancy Rempel spoke against the motion, saying she believed trustees are already well-paid, given the number of students in the school district. Trustee Valerie Adrian agreed, adding, “It doesn’t feel right to me to be accepting the increase in the communication allowance.” Their stance was supported by Lytton Trustee Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan who said all trustees would have access to high-speed internet and cell phones even if they weren’t trustees. Chairperson Carmen Ranta said she would also be comfortable supporting the status quo. Trustees also alluded to the current labour climate and the teachers’ recent job action as another reason for refusing to approve the new remuneration policy.
Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Policy Trustees unanimously adopted the Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Policy which is aimed at creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning and working environment for all students and employees regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity The policy was presented earlier this year for official public feedback, but there was none. Trustee Varcoe-Ryan expressed her surprise at this, given the controversy in school districts such as Burnaby about sexual orientation and gender identity policies. Board Chair Ranta said she’d been contacted by regional and provincial media about the new policy and the lack of controversy within the district. “I’m very proud of this policy and I think this policy clearly sends the right message and shows our expectations as trustees for school communities,” said Ranta.
Aboriginal Education Report Trustee Varcoe-Ryan reported on Lytton’s Bright New Day workshop on reconciliation was a success. “The gym was full of people sharing their stories (of their residential school experiences),” she reported. “They talked about what reconciliation means to each individual, what brings you to the table and how further understanding can lead to a more harmonious community by working together to offer equal opportunity for aboriginal students in life experience.” She said a Reconciliation Gathering is being planned to further the achievements of the workshop. Commenting on the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement, she said the committee has been meeting to come up with a draft version of the new agreement. It’s expected the draft will be presented sometime this month in all three of Gold Trail’s major aboriginal communities to obtain community feedback.
Continuing Education Policy The board adopted a policy permitting adults to register in educational programs at secondary or K-12 schools so that they can raise their academic qualifications, improve their vocational skills and continue learning in general interest or recreational oriented courses.
Art in plain air Royal LePage realtor Hedda Hall (left) presents a $300 donation to John Kidder and the Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society (WRAPS) for the upcoming Plein Air Event, May 22-23 where artists from around the region will meet in Ashcroft for two days of painting local scenery.
Clinton kids get lesson in outdoor safety The Clinton Legion, Branch 194, has been recharged with a new executive and a new agenda. They have implemented more recreation and other activities. Friday dinners are on again at 6 pm and everyone is welcome. Wednesday night crib shows a great turnout and everyone is having fun. Thursday night Texas Hold’em shows a good attend-
ance, also. Anyone may join in at any time for these events. The Spring Fling was a great success. The hall was beautifully decorated, and just walking into the hall gave one a feeling of Spring when surrounded by the beautiful flowers, birds and all the pastel streamers and balloons. Anyone who wasn’t there missed a delicious meal and a good time. The Legion Ladies Aux-
iliary is planning the Annual Bean Supper on Wednesday, Apr. 25; with all those delicious pies. Mark that date on your calender. Plans are underway for the May Ball Dance (May 19), parade and rodeo (May 26-27). A huge thank you goes out to all those who helped make all our events a success; in help and attendance Lena Czerwonko
PAC Survey Trustee VarcoeRyan reported a survey has gone out to Parent Advisory Committees (PACs) across the school district to see how the DPAC (District PAC) can better serve PACs at individual Gold Trail schools.
Cultivating Community Leaders Ashcroft Council invited students (l-r) Celeste Loiselle, Kaitlan Hansen, Alexandria Godau, Morgan Frowd, Raven Nyman and Meghan Burrage to try out municipal government at a March 26 committee of the whole meeting. The students went through a meeting agenda, prompted by administrator Michelle Allen, and made decisions on each item based on the knowldge at hand. The program is a South Cariboo E. Fry Society initiative. Also present were Councillor Jerry Fiddick, Mayor Andy Anderson, Coun. Alice Durksen and Candace Pidgeon, the program’s co-ordinator.
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What doesn’t kill us, teaches us I was thinking last week of all the dumb things we did as kids, after reading a news story about a 13 year old Calgary boy who was playing hide and seek and found a great hiding spot in his mom’s washing machine. Trouble was, he couldn’t get out. He curled himself around the agitator and neither he nor his grandmother could get him out. It took members of the Calgary Fire Dept. over half an hour to pry him loose. All the while, his stress was caused by the thought that his mother would find out. Well, as we grow older, we find out that there really is nothing worse in this life than mom (and dad) finding out just how stupid we’ve been. Because, we may not realize it at the time, but our parents’ expectations of us to “act like big kids” or like adults are our “gold standard” as children, and we don’t like to fall short of those standards. I recall one incident in particular when my older brother and I (he was always getting me into trouble!) went down to a construction site at the end of our street one weekend morning to do a little “exploring.” I think I was about 8 years old at the time. And did I mention that my mother had told us, in no uncertain terms, that we were to stay away from that site? I ended up tearing a small hole in my jeans as I was climbing out of a cement conduit. We were terrified that she would find out, because moms and dads ALWAYS know what you’ve been up to. It’s one of those great mysteries of childhood. It wasn’t like we’d never been punished before, but knowing that she was disappointed in us was the hardest thing to take. I suppose that it’s that standard that we hold ourselves to, even as children, and the fear of disappointing those we love and those who love us that keep us growing into adulthood. We don’t stop doing the really stupid things that get us into trouble, or worse - they may even get more dangerous as we grow older, but (if) we live and learn from our mistakes, hopefully never to repeat them. This young man will never forget the fundamental law that it’s easier to get into something than it is to get out of it.
AN IMMATURE BALD EAGLE SOARS over the bluffs on Easter morning, enjoying the warm Spring morning Spring has sprung…or has it? The weather has been about as predictable as our liberal government. One storm... a little blue sky... another storm. Spring clean ups are a great time for giving your community an often needed facelift while sneaking in some socializing, a wiener roast...maybe even a little recycling money to put back into your community. If your group or organization is planning such an event the TNRD can help! The TNRD will give you all the supplies you need AND waive tipping fees for the material you collect. Just call 1-877-377-8673 to get your spring clean up started! SPECIAL NOTE: Sunday, Apr. 15 is FREE dump day in Spences Bridge. The TNRD will waive tipping fees up to $20. That’s four truckloads of garbage... maybe a good time for a household spring cleaning. In addition, you can take all your household Hazardous Waste to the Lytton Transfer Station, also on Apr. 15, from noon until 5 pm: adhesives, aerosols, antifreeze, batteries, paint, pesticides... The list goes on, including lighting and electronic waste such as old computers will be taken in... FREE! Did you know that TNRD has a program where you borrow seeders and sprayers “free of charge” to treat weeds and replant grass in disturbed
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Back to business At our last board meeting we had a chance to address the RIH and rural hospital issues with two administrators from the regional hospital district. Issues from parking to hallway medicine to long waits in both triage and emergency were addressed. To this observer, it Letters to the Editor appeared that answers are in short supply with changes still We invite all Letters to the Editor on relevant or topical lying well beyond the horizon. matters, but we reserve the right to edit submissions Vice-President Communfor clarity, brevity, legality and taste. No unsigned Letter ity Integration, Andrew Newill be printed. uner, stated that he felt that 80 per cent of the time they get it All letters must be signed and bear the Author’s name, right when it comes to deciaddress and telephone number for reference purposes. sions surrounding the current Email: editorial@accjournal.ca or Drop off: health care crisis. 130-4th Street, Ashcroft BC, V0K 1A0 or Fax to: 250Several TNRD directors (myself included) spoke up on 453-9625. the subject (not in a flattering Deadline for the following issue is Friday 10 am way) with Director Elliot getEMAIL:
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ting right to the point by declaring ”we want answers”. The only option that now appears on the table is to address the overcrowding by moving some RIH patients over to the Ponderosa facility. When asked about moving administration off of Floor 7 to make room for beds it appeared not to be an option. As for the Ashcroft hospital being one of the eight that did not get the funding that 24 other rural hospitals did, no answers were forthcoming. Mr. Neueer did agree to discuss this further and did not rule out future funding, though no promises were made. It is busy times and much more to talk about but it will have to wait until April. I’m running out of room and my little grandchild is running out of patience. Papa signing off. We’ll talk soon.
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Shady ladies of the Cariboo - the spicier side of our history by Esther Darlington MacDonald Not many weeks ago, an Ashcroftian who shall remain nameless, told me that he very much enjoyed my articles, but with tongue in cheek, he wondered why I didn’t write about the “spicy stuff�? I replied that The Journal was a “family newspaper� and I did not think the “spicy stuff� was the stuff that people wanted to read. At least in a family newspaper. But I’ve been thinking about this fellow’s question, and decided to do a little investigation. And this is what I’ve come up. Ashcroft, like practically any village or town of any size in the Cariboo from Fort George to Yale, had houses of prostitution. Usually, there was nothing fancy about the houses. They sat on the edge of town, well away from the respectable homes. They were cottages. Some with two stories. The bottom part of the cottage was the parlor area, where alcoholic beverages were served at tables covered with fringed cloths, coal oil lamps, and there were several upholstered chairs. Often, one of the girls would sing the ditties of
Hurdy Gurdy girls of Barkerville the day, accompanied, often enough, by a pianist, or a fiddler, who might very well
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let the wellness brand fade Dear Editor Has the Wellness brand become something of a Sacred Cow? I sincerely hope not. Yet a decision once it is made, it is well nigh impossible to reverse. The antidote to that, is a new decision or new decisions. If there is something of a defensive stance by those who worked hard to adopt a brand, that’s natural. There were meetings called and opinions sought. And input was invited. And let’s face it, Well-
ness is the current buzz word. I read it everywhere. Anyone who opens a newspaper or a magazine will see the word popping out at you. There is a Wellness group close to home that does good work. It is in Kamloops. It recently helped families who had lost everything in a fire. Will Ashcroft’s Wellness brand go the way of the usual buzz word? Buzz words surface from time to time, then disappear into the ether. And a new buzz word, or a whole series of buzz words come into play. That is the beauty of Language. And the English Language is
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have been one of the guests. Then, the guests, after being serenaded and hosted, would depart for the upstairs bedroom, accompanied by his lady of choice. Now prostitution wasn’t exactly illegal BC Archives in British Columbia in the 1860s and ‘70s, and right up until before the First World War. “The girls� were merely con-
particularly flexible, wildly so. That is why dictionaries have to be revised and reprinted every few years. Our vocabularies expand every decade, even every year. Technology is the main reason. Ever hear of an I Pod a couple of years ago? No. The inventiveness of humanity’s collective mind is boundless. I don’t think then we should worry about Wellness as a Brand too much. It will eventually go the way of the Dodo Bird. Esther Darlington MacDonald Ashcroft
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sidered a nuisance. If they kept out of sight, and didn’t make themselves too conspicuous while shopping for necessities in the shops downtown, they were more or less tolerated. But this patina of acceptance, and it was just a patina, could be immediately demolished by some of the hardier, tougher varieties of girls making their living in this timeless way. Some of the girls would wear mens’ clothing, smoke shamelessly, - that is, on the streets, and they would even put a chaw of tobacco in their pretty mouths and hold the stuff in their cheek, while bantering with their counterparts. If ever there was a show of rebellion against the manner mores of the day, this was it. But the clients of these rougher type women did not mind at all about this outward show. For these early miners and teamsters were a rough bunch themselves, given to cursing and horsing about as roughly. How often did Ashcroft have to call in the police from the larger towns to help quell the vandalism and rowdyism of the teamsters, for example, when these freight wagon drivers See SHADY on p. 6
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Ashcroft and Walhachin brothels tolerated as long as they behaved held their annual ball? Once they had a few drinks in them, the teamsters were as big a nuisance as the prostitutes. But more often than not, these girls wore quite presentable hats and dresses. Dressed in the fashionable hoop skirts of the day. There is a fine picture of the Hurdy Gurdy girls of Barkerville, dressed in their finery and posing for the photographer with faces that were not exactly glum, but they did not appear the happiest of creatures. Now Hurdy Gurdy girls, most of them, were from Germany. And they worked in the dance halls in Barkerville. Though they were subjected to some very rough treatment on the dance floors by the miners, the question of whether or not the girls, any of them, actually sold their physical favors to the dancers is still in question. Historians agree that some of the girls went on to become good wives and mothers. Some married ranchers and operated road houses on the Cariboo Road. In any event, the miners were charged for every dance. And, no doubt, the charge included payment to the girls. In the culture of the day in the 1860s in the Cariboo, dancing was considered by many to be a sin. So was smoking. And a woman smoking particularly, was considered little better than a prostitute. And, worse still, a SHADY from p. 5
woman who sang or danced on a stage, was also considered in the same light. The matriarch Antoinette Felker, of the 44 Mile Ranch on the Cariboo Road, was horrified by the marriage of her son Will in Victoria to her daughter-in-law, Fanny. She viewed Fanny, who came from an impeccably respectable home in Victoria and whose parents were illustrious pioneers, as little more than a prostitute. Now Ashcroft’s houses of the girls of the night and day, lay on the flat almost directly above and below where the Hotel is located today. The location was not by chance. For, the bridge that the freighters used to cross the Thompson River over, lay close to the cottages of ill repute. Handy. And, the bench was known by all and sundry in Ashcroft, (I’ve been told by an Ashcroftian born and bred) “Crab Flats”. A term that leaves nothing to the imagination. Walhachin, little mite of a village that it was and still is, had a thriving house of prostitution within easy distance of the square. This house was located just down the road. I was told by the late Tibby Leith, who grew up in Walhachin, that the kids would go off “on a lark” and peek in the windows of the house. And of course, be chased away. This house was busy during the 1930s, the
time of the Great Depression. Walhachin had become a camp for unemployed men who were put to work on the nearby CPR rail tracks. The men were paid a pittance for their work, but that pittance was enough to buy tobacco with, and, well, you guessed it. The men were housed and fed in the camp. And the camp was not a jail or a concentration type camp, with armed guards. The men could wander as they chose. The enormous picture hats of the day, decorated by wide ribbons and large bows, graced the heads of many a smiling prostitute. The police would, every once in a while, make a “swoop” of the villages or towns, and make the prostitutes pose for photographs. Many a girl was “swooped up” a number of times and photographed. But she was, very often, not charged. One of the reasons for the “blind eye” often given to the cottages housing the prostitutes was because many a town citizen of good repute was a client of said business. It was ever thus. That it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of an needle, as the Bible tells, than it is for a rich man to go to the kingdom of heaven. Or words to that effect. The point of all this spicy stuff, which today is scarcely spicy at all, is to not only please the gentleman who suggested it, but to entertain the readers, and you will forgive me if I have not done so.
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People raises money for the food bank Denise Fiddick from the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society accepts a donation from Irene Dumont, manager of Peoples Drug Mart in Ashcroft. The $600 was from money raised by a Ladies’ Night at the store back in February.
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VILLAGE OF CACHE CREEK IS SPONSORING A CLEAN-UP DAY THURSDAY, April 19, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In an effort to assist you with your Spring cleaning, the Village of Cache Creek is providing an opportunity for excess refuse removal. We’ll take anything from garden refuse to auto bodies. No hazardous waste please. Electronic waste can be dropped off at the Visitor Information Centre located at the corner of Highway 97 and Stage Road on Sunday, May 6 from 10 am to 3 pm. For larger items and/or quantities, phone 250-457-6237
Relief/Casual Employees The School District maintains a Relief/Casual call-out list to provide temporary coverage for the following positions: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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Fraser Canyon Strategy Committee Chair Terry Raymond and Treasurer Peggy Chute from the Lytton Visitor Centre were happy to recently receive a $1,000 cheque from TNRD Director Steve Rice (Area I) in support of the Committees 2012 campaign to enhance and market tourism in the Thompson Fraser Canyon. The campaign is being managed by Riley Forman who operates the website travelthecanyon.com. “The money raised by the Fraser Canyon Strategy Committee is going right back into our communities,� said
Forman. “Our plan is to increase the awareness of our local tourism products.� The first phase of the project is expected to launch Mid-May this year with the complete re-design and updated content of the website travelthecanyon.com and an on-line travel guide for the Thompson Fraser Canyons. Forman will also be working with the Fraser Canyon Strategy Committee this year to market the corridor in radio, print, trade shows, social media and other forms of on-line marketing.
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A cure for chocoholics ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com
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ike every Easter weekend of my life I will be doing one of two things this year: eating chocolate or trying not to. Since Easter replaced Valentine’s Day, which replaced Christmas, which replaced Halloween in the holiday section of the grocery stores, I’ve been indulging in chocolate treats for the last several months. But with summer fast approaching, I’ve decided to give up the junk. “I’ve heard that before,” my husband said in response to this latest declaration. He’s right. He has. In my defence I would just like to point out that it’s not
easy being a chocoholic. I tried hypnotherapy last year, thinking I could by tricked into believing chocolate tasted like dirt, and I would be cured from my cravings. However, it was a little more complex than that, and I stopped going. Since I’m still addicted to chocolate and find it irresistible, I’d like to suggest another solution. Why not change the Easter Bunny’s treats from chocolates eggs to carrot sticks? Bunnies eat vegetation, so this makes perfect sense. Imagine how much more exciting Easter egg hunts would be for children if we replaced all the chocolates and candies with
items from the produce aisles instead. Kids could race around collecting carrots and celery, and completely freak out when they find something as extra special as a big head of purple cabbage. And if it worked for this holiday, why wouldn’t it work for others as well? On Valentine’s Day we could treat ourselves to artichoke hearts; on Christmas Day we could eat figgy and skip the pudding; and on Halloween we could trick or treat for pumpkin seeds. Okay, my kids wouldn’t go for any of that either. But maybe if I’d started doing that for them as toddlers, they would.
“Can we get this, Mom?” my eight year old daughter asked, holding a huge chocolate bunny at the store last night. “Please?” “Maybe you’ll get one for Easter,” I said, envisioning a much smaller version. “How about this, then?” she said picking up a bag of jelly beans. “They’re fat free.” Like me, she’s a sucker for clever packaging. Managing to get past this section of the store without any candy, she was pleading once again when we got to the checkout. “Can I have one of these?” she asked, pointing at the Kinder Surprises that were positioned perfectly for her height. “Please, Mama?” “Sure,” I relented. With its thin layer of chocolate and the little toy
A p r i l Friction among friends puts a damper on an evening out until someone you least expect presents a compromise. Who knew you had it in December 22– you, Capricorn.
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Enough, Aquarius. You’ve paid your dues. Back off and let your loved ones figure out the situation for themselves. They made their bed. Now they must lie in it.
It’s high time you got involved, Pisces. Stop beating around the bush and make your move. A special occasion calls for some extra special planning.
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Bon appétit, Aries. Prepare for a loved one to whisk you away on a fun, food-filled adventure. Stepping up your fitness routine will put you on the right path.
Don’t count on it, Taurus. Just because someone says they will do something doesn’t mean they will. Have a backup plan just in case. A phone call results in a flurry of activity. Sunny skies call for some stress busting, Gemini. Grab the gang and head outside for some much-needed fun. Fresh air will get the ideas flowing again.
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inside, it seemed almost healthy in comparison to the pounds of sugar we just avoided. And I knew from experience that denying children treats could create a rebellious habit when they’re old enough to buy it themselves. After years of struggling with my weight when I was younger, I remember discovering one day as an adult that dark chocolate was actually good for me. It was a glorious day indeed. But “only a little bit,” according to the famous Dr. Oz, who recommended eating one small square a day. Good grief. That’s as unnatural as eating one measly potato chip and then closing the bag. Whoever first said “everything in moderation” should be given a giant chocolate bunny and a huge bag of potato chips this Easter. I, on the hand, will be feasting on a big head of purple cabbage. Yum. To watch my Easter video and find out how the Easter Bunny lives the rest of the year, please visit LoriWelbourne.com
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The road to financial freedom begins, and you pass the first test with flying colors. You know more than you think, Cancer, and implementing it is not that hard.
Uh-oh, Leo. Your resolve melts, and clutter once again takes control. Muster up the strength to say no and mean it, no matter how enticing the deal.
You’re a doer, Virgo. That special someone? Not so much. Cut them some slack from time to time, and they just might show you a thing or two.
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Practice makes perfect, Libra. Keep at it, and you’ll achieve the outcome you’re hoping for. A personal crisis comes to a riveting conclusion.
Slow down, Scorpio. You’re moving too fast and missing out on some crucial details. A letter causes quite the stir of emotion at an event.
No more, Sagittarius. You’ve waffled on the situation long enough. Make a decision and learn to live with it. A senior could use a helping hand.
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9IO !L? !JJL?=C;N?> Zion United Church Women (UCW) extend a warm a most heartfelt Thank You to our many friends and volunteers who helped to make the 66th Bean Supper a resounding success. Without the donations of food, the many other ways people helped and those who came to eat, our core group of 12 would not be able to continue hosting this meal. Volunteers are special people and are truly appreciated. God bless you all.
They played like winners This year’s Ashcroft Sr. Girls Rams Basketball team included four veterans and six rookies, making this year’s team a whole new team. That usually brings challenges but this group of grade 11s and 12s not only came together as a team but they exceeded all expectations. They finished their 27th and final game at the Okanagan Valley Finals in late February a completely different and superior team. The Sr. Girls Rams Basketball team would like to thank everyone who supported them along the way. We could not have had the success we have had without your support. We thank, in particular, “Second Time Around” for their generous donation, the school, staff, community and to our parents, as well as a huge thank you to coaches Vicky Trill and Patty Kinvig. Go Rams Go! Back Row: Coach Patty Kinvig, Taryn Dodman, Jenny Beckett, Hannah Minnabarriet and Coach Vicky Trill. Front: Anne Lim, Celeste Loiselle, Cheyenne Sabyan, Christina Hayes and Chanelle Edwards. Missing: Alison Yamelst, Amy Hewitt-Adams
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The Village of Clinton invites all residents to attend the next regular Council meeting of April 11th, 2012 for a presentation of the Village of Clinton Financial Plan for the years 2011 to 2016. The purpose of the meeting is to undertake a process of public consultation regarding the Village’s Financial Plan. ANSWERS: 1. Words of wisdom 2. All dressed up and no place to go 3. Split two ways 4. High chair 5. Flat tire 6. Wake up, little Suzie 7.Standing Ovation 8.Tally ho 9. Blockhead
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(Above) members of the Ash croft Art Club are busy preparing for their 45th Annual Art Show and Sale, Apr. 20-24 in St. Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is dedicated to Phyllis and Bob Linklater in recognition of their years of generous commitment to the art club. Members will have multiple work in oil, acrylic, mixed medium as well as photography: Last year 30 local artists had almost 200 pieces of their art on display. Opening night on Friday, Apr. 20 from 6-9 pm is for adults only. The show continues Sat., Apr. 21 until Tues., Apr. 24 from noon until 5 pm at the Anglican church hall at the corner of Brink St. and 5th Ave.
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Bean Supper completed, Friendship Tea next Ten UCW ladies sat around the green and red gingham-clad tables in Zion United Church Hall on the 4th for their April meeting. President Lynn called us to order and invited Marrion to present the devotion. She used the theme of JOY (Jesus, Others, and Yourself) with scripture from Matthew 28. Hilda was at the piano for the hymn, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanksâ&#x20AC;? and the worship time closed with prayer. Minutes of the March meeting were approved as circulated. Last minute details of the BC Conference UCW 50th anniversary celebration being held at Rock Canyon Creek (near Princeton) later this month were shared. We may have a member attending this
stop at 50 but the great hue and cry we heard encouraged us to continue! See UCW on p. 16 Final plans were made for the Friendship Tea being held Tuesday, Apr. 24. The afternoon begins at 2 pm with a program of fellowship, entertainment, refreshments, and some fun. This Tea is our way of ex(nee Horner) pressing appreciation to those who support our various fund-raisers May 9, 1941 during the year (Bean Supper, Bake April 1, 2012 Sale, Indoor Yard Sale, and Bazaar). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of There is no admission and everyone Marlene Owens, on April 1, 2012, surrounded by family. (men too!) is most welcome to atSurvived by husband Ken Owens; brother Jerry (Jan); tend. Zion United Church Hall is at children Tim (Pamela), Lori (Murray), Lisa, Jeanne (Rob), 401 Bancroft St., Ashcroft. Holding Jackie (Karl), Ken Jr. (Tanya), Cindy, and Cheryl (James); and grandchildren Kara (Kyle), Marcus, Nolan, Brandon, it in February just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possible Derek, Andreas, Anna, Natasha, Haley, Taylor, Tatum, Nico, Briana, Annalee, Jett, Ryland, Liam, Tyson, and this year. as well as many other family members and Western Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference is Quinton; friends.
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Reta Robertson event. The 66th Bean Supper was discussed. Everyone agreed it was a very successful evening with the help of friends from Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Looking back, 66 years seems like a long time yet the meal becomes a new activity each year. With the continuing help of others, the UCW hope to offer this for a few more years. This is the longest ongoing event in the history of Ashcroft! Two of the UCW ladies have helped with all 66 dinners. Originally, the goal was to
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She is predeceased by her parents Emily and Herb Horner. Marlene was born in Vancouver in 1941 and moved to Ashcroft in 1967. In 1974, she met Ken and they were married on February 13, 1976 and happily resided in Ashcroft. Marlene lived for her children, grandchildren, friends and family and always put them ďŹ rst. She loved all of her Facebook friends and always kept in touch with them while traveling. She always looked forward to her and Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow birding trips down to Palm Springs, but was always just as excited to return home in the spring. Marlene loved the outdoors, especially catching baseball games while down south, and took great joy in travelling to the cabin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; her and Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home away from home. She loved planting her garden and tending to her ďŹ sh pond. The family would like to express their thanks to the nurses and staff on 7 and 5 North at the Royal Inland Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Summit Drive Baptist Church, 1975 Summit Dr., Kamloops, BC, on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. If friends desire, in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, please make a donation in Marleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep your heart open. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only way to give and receive love.â&#x20AC;?
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Suites, Lower Ashcroft: 2 rm suite for rent, fully furn, priv bath & entry, kit/lndry acc, cable & util incl, 5 min to dwntn, $450/mo. (250) 453-2693
Walking distance to hospital. Close to schools & shopping
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Community Volunteer Groups The Royal Canadian Legion #113
301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625
South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society
601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656
Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Contact Person: Janna 250-457-6614 Contact Person: Jessica 250-453-2352
Sage & Sand Pony Club
District Commissioner: Sandy Agatiello sageandsandspc@hotmail.com
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club
Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547
Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348
Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341
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St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-9651 - All Welcome
Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Phone: 250-457-9390
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307
Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department
Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105
Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Ashcroft & District Tennis Association
South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366
Contact Person: Fred Dewick
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that TM Mobile Inc. of Burnaby, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a licence for Communication Site, Power Line and Road access purposes covering portions of District Lot 5377, being Margaret Mineral Claim, Section 6, Tp. 21, and Section 31, Tp. 20 Rge. 22, all W6M, KDYD situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Walhachin. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412495. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St., Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until May 17, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp › Search › Search by File Number: Insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to the public upon request.
Phone 250-453-2415
Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391
Ashcroft & District Lions Club Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.
Phone 250-453-2233
Phone 250-457-9967
Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0
Soccer Association Contact: Sandi Harry
Phone 250-457-9366
Minor Hockey Association
Contact: Lisa Tegart Phone 250-453-9881 Email: lisamteg@hotmail.com
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store
Cache Creek/Ashcroft Elks Lodge #262
Royal Canadian Sea Cadet
Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944
Contact Person: SLt. Curran 250-453-2082 Patty Newman, Navy League President 250-457-9575 Email: admin@347avenger.ca
Contact: Jack Jeyes
Phone 250-453-2259
Phone 250-457-7114
Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062
Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom
Phone 250-457-9122
Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050
Ashcroft Royal Purple
Taoist Tai Chi
Bridging to Literacy
Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net
Ashcroft Hospice Program
Contact Persons: Shirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050
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Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society
Phone 250-457-9122
Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417
The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564
SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415
Contact Person: Jessica 250.453.2352 or Nadine 450.453.9100
Ashcroft Yoga Group
Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)
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all ages! It will be a time to be in community, to sing, to learn, and to share the stories of our lives. Registration forms will be available soon. A discount is offered to those registering prior to July 1st. It was decided we would reimburse Zion for the new stove recently purchased for the kitchen. The electrical wiring upgrade of the building was recently completed giving us more outlets for today’s appliances and making life easier for everyone when hosting any food-related event. A donation is being made to the Centre for Christian Studies in Winnipeg where our student minister, Alice Watson is studying to become a Diaconal Minister. She has another year of studies beUCW from p. 13
fore graduation. In mid-April she departs for three weeks in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine and Israel, the education experience of her training. Several items of correspondence were presented and dealt with as necessary. An email from our Missionary-friend, Carmen told us that they didn’t suffer any real damage from the recent earthquakes in southern Mexico but they have felt strong tremors and are still experiencing aftershocks. Many are afraid for their lives. We took a break at this point to enjoy the tasty refreshments provided by Dixie and Jacklin and to have some social time with each other. Favourable reports were given by the various convenors - treasurer, sunshine, archivist, publicity, and outreach. We continue to send cards to those cele-
CHOOSE ONE: Help a dying patient control pain
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Journal
brating, in sorrow, or needing a word of (Trinity Sunday). This is also BC Concheer. Easter cards have been sent to a ference Sunday when the ministers and delegates of the United Churches withlist of “our special people”. It was amazing the number of in BC gather for their annual meeting. It Campbell labels and used postage stamps is being held at the University of British that were handed to us at the Bean Sup- Columbia this year. Next meeting is May 1 at 2 pm in per. We sincerely appreciate this outside interest in our Outreach work. The labels Zion United Church Hall. All ladies are assist schools who do not receive fund- welcome to join us. Come and see what ing from the government to take field we are about! There being no other business, Jacktrips, buy “extra” athletic equipment, and to purchase other supplies not deemed lin adjourned the meeting. We closed by “standard”. The used stamps are sent to joining hands and repeating the Mizpah the BC branch of the Canadian Bible So- Benediction. One of our members has a ciety who sell them to dealers with the Mizpah benediction ring! money earned purchasing Bibles for prisoners in BC. We have received letters from inmates telling how the Bibles have made a difference in their lives - good news indeed. The Thompson cent light tubes, fertilThe UCW has agreed to prepare and lead worship at Zion on June 3 Nicola Regional Dis- izer, expired fire extintrict will be hosting guishers, grease and its first of seven Free tar. Electronic waste Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups (E-waste) will be acaround the region. cepted at this event The first will be Sun- and includes comday, April 15 in Lytton puters and computat the Lytton Transfer er components, monStation, 1968 Lytton itors, TVs, VCR/DVD - Lillooet Rd., from Players, stereo equipment, cameras (digitnoon to 5 p.m. Examples of haz- al/film), telephones ardous materials in- and answering macludes: adhesives, chines. “This type of aerosols, antifreeze, batteries, corrosive/ waste is dangerous toxic liquids, gasoline, and harmful to the enkerosene mercury and vironment when burmercury containing ied and should not be items (i.e. old thermo- disposed of with your stats), paint, paint regular garbage,” said thinner, PCB bal- Jaime Viera, TNRD lasts, pesticide/herbi- Environmental Servicides, pool chemical, ces technologist. For more informapropane tanks, oil, oil filters and plastic oil tion about the events containers less than please contact the 30L, cleaners, com- TNRD at 1-877-377pact fluorescent (CFL) 8673 or go online to light bulbs, fluores- tnrd.ca.
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