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Ashcroft plans $3.9 M budget Ashcroft Council is asking for another two per cent from residents this year as it considers its 2012 budget. But some councillors are wondering if that’s going to be enough. Council gave first readings to its 2012 budget at its Apr. 23 meeting. The budget contemplates collecting just over $1 million in property taxes from residents - or 26 per cent of the Village’s revenues. This would raise an additional $15,739 in taxes. The budget anticipates half a million dollars in grants, and about the same in user fees. Councillor Jackie Tegart remarked that Council is limited in the ways that it can fund its budget and it needed to look for better ways. She noted that “Everyone’s looking for money from our taxpayers,” referring to requisisions

from TNRD, school board, hospital, policing and others. Mayor Andy Anderson noted that one of the water pumps had to be pulled out of the river this year and sent out for general maintenance. While it was gone, the second pump failed. “It’s a good thing it wasn’t sprinkler season,” he said. The town used to have a spare pump, he said, but they don’t now. The pumps cost $22,000. “A two per cent increase won’t pay for that,” he said. “I wanted to keep it to one per cent,” said Coun. Alice Durksen, “but I also think we should have a backup pump.” Coun. Helen Kormendy said she could accept the two per cent hike as long as it was all going to be spent on infrastructure. “I think the infrastructure needs it,” she said.

Fresh Strawberries! Dolly Lowe anticipates the first taste of her strawberry shortcake last weekend at the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors’ Association’s annual Strawberry Tea and Raffle.

Mission man arrested for two assaults Police arrested a 42 year old Mission male after two assaults in downtown Cache Creek on Apr. 20. RCMP responded to the first call at 8 pm of an assault near the main intersection. While police were en route, they received a second complaint at the Dairy Queen. Police attended and found an extremely intoxicated 42 year old from Mission who is suspected of being the instigator in both fights. He was arrested for assault and being drunk in a public place and was placed in cells overnight. His victims were a 71 year old Cache Creek man and a 31 year old Ashcroft man, both of whom had some minor bruising. The suspect suffered cuts and bruises to his face, as he had come out on the losing end of the second fight. He is facing charges related to the assaults.

The Bells are ringing The Desert Bells performed in Ashcroft on Apr. 22. See p. 12 for more details of their concert. Back, L-R: Carmen Ranta, Elizabeth Ranta, Johnavi Tapia, Hannah Franes, Barb Davidge, Shaunnessy Brooks, Maria Russell Martin, Oriana Dubois, Ray Shindell and Kirk Watson. Front L-R: Dorothy Maksymiw, Charis Greenwood, Lorna Delling and Denise Tapia.

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THANK YOU‌ from The PACKING HOUSE! May 22nd marks our Fifth Anniversary of the opening of The PACKING HOUSE Paulet and I would like thank all those who have graced our little heritage hideaway in Spences Bridge. What started as a small coffee shop has morphed into so much more. Our business card reads: “Where customers become friendsâ€? ... it is so true. Bring this thank you to the PACKING HOUSE and we will thank you in person by giving you off. Whether it be a Dinner Show or just a dinner and drink‌ an important part of the magic of The PACKING HOUSE is our wonderful customers‌we would like to give a little back.

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ASHCROFT RCMP DETACHMENT

Police have had recent complaints of people driving ATVs and quads on the walking trails in the area of Ashcroft known as the Dunes. The heavy machinery is causing damage to the trails and RCMP are asking the operators of these vehicles for their co-operation in staying off of the trails. Liability can be high if a pedestrian is hit and injured since these vehicles cannot be insured. And since they have no insurance, they cannot operate on public roads. If caught driving on a public road, operators face fines of $598 for driving without insurance, plus $109 for not having valid license plates.

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Impaired driver Apr. 25 at 8 am Traffic Services and General Duty officers were both called to investigate an erratic driver who had pulled onto Hwy 1 at Tobiano and was heading west. Complainants reported that the vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic and that there had been some near collisions. The vehicle was stopped by the Perry Ranch and the sole occupant, a 52 year old man from Cherry Creek, was arrested for impaired driving. He faces charges of impaired driving and driving with blood

alcohol over .08.

Throwing rocks Apr. 25 at 7 pm police were called to the Mesa Vista Trailer Park for a disturbance between two women at a residence. A 34 year old Ashcroft woman was arrested after she threw rocks at attending officers. She was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no charges were laid.

Police Telephone #s Ashcroft: 250-453-2216 Clinton: 250-459-2221 Lytton: 250-455-2225 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Alcohol suspected in rollover Apr. 19 at 1 pm Traffic Services attended a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 12 about 30 km north of Lytton. The driver, a 27 year old Lytton man, is being investigated for impaired driving. No injuries were reported.

Identity theft Apr. 23 police received a complaint from a 70 year old Ashcroft woman who reported that she had received a bill from Telus for a new phone that she didn’t have. The problem is suspected to stem from stolen identity and has been turned over to Telus’ fraud department to look into.

Missing chainsaw Apr. 24 an Ashcroft resident reported the theft of his green Poulan chainsaw from his backyard on Ash St., sometime between October 2011 and April If anyone has seen it, please call RCMP at 250-453-2216..

No seat belt and making a mess Apr. 24 Traffic Services officers stopped a vehicle at the A&W in Cache Creek for a seat belt infraction and also for littering. The driver, a 54 year old man from Airdrie, Alberta, was issued tickets for both. His passenger, a 34 year old man from Strathmore, was flagged to be served with a five-month driving prohibition, and was so served.

For exceptional service Chief Petty OfďŹ cer 2nd Class Angela Schenkers (nee Elliott) recently received The Order of Military Merit from Governor General David Johnston for exceptional service and performance of duty. Angela graduated from Ashcroft Secondary in 1985 and joined the military in February 1987. She now lives in Esquimalt.

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Ashcroft highway gets resurfaced The highway through the bluffs will finally be getting the repaving that local officials have been asking for, for years. Repaving crews began preparation work on Hwy 97C from Hwy 1 to Ashcroft last week. Ministry of Transportation Project Manager, Dave Shibata said the resurfacing work will take no more than three weeks once they get going. They can’t work in the rain. Besides putting down asphalt overlay from Hwy 1 to the bridge, Shibata said they will also be resurfacing three-quarters of Cornwall Rd. and sections of Hwy 97C up to Highland Valley Copper mine. Shibata said that no shoulder widening will take place, but they did put lockblocks down on a section of Cornwall just to keep the width consistent. He also said the contractor will be made aware of the osprey nest near the bridge so that they don’t spend longer working there than they need to.

For community service beyond the call of duty The Ashcroft & District Lions recently met up with an old friend in Kamloops where he lives now, and presented Gordie Marr and the Wander Inn Restaurant with a Certificate of Appreciation. Gordie, his wife, Wendy, and their staff always went all out to make the Lions’ meetings and special dinners memorable occaisions. Gordie should have been a Lion because he was always there when someone needed help, such as making his coffee urns available for a memorial service (and he kept the urns full of coffee, too!!). He was an active member of the community and always supported the Lions fundraising initiatives. (L-R): Lions Vivian Edwards, Mavis Putnam, Bob Tuohey, Zone Chair Geoff Davis, Gordie Marr, Lions Henry Klassen and Nick Lebedoff.

Royal Purple members (L-R) Jackie Daoust, Gina Talarico, Helen Corley and Lil Munro present a $500 donation for the Cadets’ trip to Halifax to NCdt Gerry Sask and Lt(N) Darren Curran. The cadets will be in Halifax this week to witness the Battle of the Atlantic ceremonies.

Cadets raise money for trip

Old, familiar scenes through new eyes Re/Max owners Cindy and Kelly Adamski present WRAPS president John Kidder (centre) with a $400 donation for the upcoming Plein Air art event May 22-23. Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society (WRAPS) is working with local artist Pauline Ogilvie to host other artists from this region and beyond as they create their interpretations of the local scenery. The event culminates with a show and sale at the May 23 Music in the Park in Ashcroft’s Heritage Place Park, where the public gets a chance to vote for their favourites.

347 RCSCC Avenger Sea Cadet Corps and the Ashcroft Navy League Branch have been working extremely hard over the past six months to raise funds for an extraordinary trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in order to participate in the annual Battle of the Atlantic Ceremonies. Without the generous support of local business and community members, this trip would not be possible. Donations came in many forms - from merchandise and gift certificates which were used at the fundraiser dinner as auction items, to generous cash donations ranging from $50 to $1,500. Representatives of two of the organizations contributing to this trip are pictured here. The President of the Royal Canadian Legion Ashcroft Branch 113, Glen Joss, presented a cheque at the Fundraiser Dinner held at the Legion on April 4. As well, members of the Ashcroft and Cache Creek Royal Pur-

ple presented to Lt(N) Darren Curran and NCdt Gerry Sask a cheque to be used toward the upcoming trip. The Officers and Cadets will be leaving on Thursday, May 3 and returning Monday, May 7. It will be an exciting experience that all are looking forward to. We will submit a followup to share this great adventure with the community. Brenda Cahoon

Brenda Cahoon and Legion president Glenn Joss

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Spring is here, no more sleeping I’m more of an Autumn person - I love the Fall colours and the smell of harvested fields all around me. But I can’t deny the appeal of Spring. Summer continues on where Spring leaves off, and Autumn just happens. Winter is better forgotten. But Spring has no qualms about stepping on your toes and being in your face. First the wind changes and one day, unexpectedly, you catch that first whiff that comes from faraway, out of sight and out of mind, that wakes up the senses and tells you that Spring is coming. Within days the birds suddenly change their tune to a happy chatter that is easily identified. Then it’s just a matter of a few more days before we hear the geese honking overhead like the busload of noisy travellers they are. Furnace in the morning, air conditional by mid-afternoon. Wind, rain, the occasional snow... You can’t ignore Spring. This unpredictable weather is meant to slap us in the face and wake us up after our Winter slumber. Well, maybe not us, but the trees, the critters and even the seedlings buried beneath the Earth’s surface all get that wakeup call. And every Spring, we make ourselves a promise - to paint the fence or keep the dandelios out of the flowerbed, or fix the deck railing. Almost every year for the past 10, I’ve promised myself that this would be the year I got the vegetable garden dug. Well, it finally happened. It isn’t planted yet (well, d’uh), but it’s finally dug. I haven’t quite finished reconstructing the front yard that I ripped up in 2008, but it’s time the vegetable garden went in. That little voice in my head told me so. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a garden. The beautiful, hot weather and long growing season was one of the things that appealed to me about living here, but it’s taken 10 years to get around to it. With vegetable gardens come my own choice of food, a bigger selection of weeds and some really ugly bugs, but there are worse things in life. The best thing is that I can finally cross that promise off my list.

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LINES ON THE GROUND contrast with the soft puffiness of the overhead clouds and tell them of this sad business. Dr. Bolen has been treated shamefully. We want hi back to treating his patients here. We feel he should be given a sincere and complete apology. Pat West Clinton

Clinton loses its foot doctor

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Dear Editor Interior Health has done it again! Our capable, well-respected foot doctor has been turned out of the hospital where, for 18 years, he has treated patients from all over the Interior. Approximately every six weeks, he drives up from the Lower Mainland and maintains a regular schedule treating patients from Clinton, Ashcroft, Lytton, Lillooet and many miles into the surrounding area. He also treats all of the patients in the hospital. Dr. Bolen is valued by his patients and their families for his expertise, and the fact that he has made himself available to all who

need him. We can’t get any doctor from Kamloops who will come here for patient foot care. Interior Health seems to be behind all the decisions in the health care field. They are not noted for making the best Letters to the Editor decisions for the general public. We need Dr. BolWe invite all Letters to the Editor on relevant or topical en to be welcomed in our matters, but we reserve the right to edit submissions community with approprifor clarity, brevity, legality and taste. No unsigned Letter ate space in our hospital. will be printed. His accessibility to all of us in the Interior is crucial and All letters must be signed and bear the Author’s name, important to our comfort address and telephone number for reference purposes. and well being. Email: editorial@accjournal.ca or Drop off: Write a letter to your 130-4th Street, Ashcroft BC, V0K 1A0 or Fax to: 250newspaper, radio station, 453-9625. TV station, your MLA or Deadline for the following issue is Friday 10 am anyone you can think of

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Plans in the works to get the old Opera House up and running Andy’s In-land port makes sense The Regional District is right behind our Mayor on this one. With the proposal in the Lower Mainland to turn 220 hectares of prime farmland into a port, Andy has pushed for the port here. This makes sense. And the loss of the rich farmland doesn’t. The Regional District is contacting the Premier, the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Transport. But the railroads, both CN and CP, have been reluctant to respond to the plan for the Ashcroft port, despite the federal pledge of $5 million. It is an uphill battle. In the end, it always seems that the money trail leads to those who will benefit most. In this case, the loss of yet more prime farmland doesn’t appear to be a concern. I’m reminded of Tobiano. They took that piece of prime farmland out of the agricultural land reserve, and the bottom dropped out, and the land lies in a kind of limbo, with a defunct golf course and marina in a kind of no-man’s land.

En Plein Air Yes, it’s French, and it simply means painting out of doors, an activity that has been around for 140 or so years. It is a challenge to paint out doors. Despite those wonderful paintings of wheat fields glimmering under a hot Arles sun by Vincent Van Gogh, and those happy sunlit afternoons in a garden by Claude Monet, that sun, that wind, even a bit of a breeze, can be formidable when you are painting en plein air. Nevertheless, the result of painting in out of doors brings a wonderful freshness of color as the light plays over the land. And that is the kind of challenge that fine artist, Pauline Ogilvie envisioned when she planned the En Plein Air event in Ashcroft on May 22-23. Artists from this region and beyond will be in our hills and mesas that week. A show of “wet paintings� will be held on the 23rd in Heritage Park on Railway Avenue, along with music. A special event for all.

Ashcroft Opera House A big event this past week was John Kidder’s presentation to Ashcroft Council. John wants to bring the heritage

votes a good 12 pages to the subject thing of course. But I will go online thinkof prostitution. ing Ashcroft has made the right decision But the assertion that I should on this one. be writing articles that “deepen our The complaint, one of them, is that love� and “enlighten our apprecia- they are ugly. Well. Ugly is on wheels. tion� of others is utterly bewilder- Is streamlined in appearance. And coming. What have I been writing, then, modious enough to contain those black Esther these past 40 years, in my belov- bags of garbage I see alongside cans and Darlington ed Cariboo country? I write about other receptacles which our Public Works MacDonald people, any of whom have given crew has had to pick up and heave onto their lives literally, to their respect- the pile in the old garbage truck. And ive communities. People who vol- then, to have to hang on to the back of the building back into our lives. Live entertainment, including plays, various con- unteer their services, year after year, with- truck as it makes its uneven way along certs, including classical, movies, plays out compensation of any kind. People who our thoroughfares. I’m surprised Work live out their quiet lives in quiet neighbor- Safe hasn’t stepped into the picture on and such are envisioned. John is hopeful he can have the build- hoods, doing for each other. Quite ordin- this one. See CAKEWALK on p.11 ing opened this year. But there is much to ary people. Yes, but, in their own way, be done, including raising the money for to my mind, extraordinary in their ordinaryness. Self interest? Not things like costly renovations. It is hoped that a co-op can be formed, a smidge of it. The theme of most and that monies from provincial, feder- of my articles, in fact, is survival. al agencies can put the plan into action. How people survived and, in GorJohn’s late father, Kendall Kidder, was don Matthews words, “Grew where keen years ago, to restore the Chinese they were planted�. And that inTHE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT cemetery in Ashcroft. He was a good cludes prostitutes. They’re people. friend. I know Ken would have been ab- And the ones I wrote about lived TOWN HALL MEETING solutely delighted to see the cemetery re- at a time when there was no social Mayor Andy Anderson & Council Invite the Citistored as it has been by volunteers who safety net, none at all. And there zens of Ashcroft to attend a Town Hall Meeting worked like Trojans to give the burial wouldn’t be for another 75 years. Monday, May 7th, 2012 In summary, if there was no ground the dignity that it deserved after 7:00 pm preachment of the evils, no moralso many years of neglect. Ashcroft Community Hall izing of the pitiful state of people, Will include an update from Council and the I make no apologies for that. I asProstitution public presentation of the: I had no idea that the little piece I did sume that my readers are intelligent 2011 Financial Statements on bawdy houses of yesteryear would enough to read my articles in the 2012 – 2016 Financial Plan provoke the righteous response it did. context which I intended. Some readers stopped me on the street to say how much they enjoyed the article, Autoand learned. Sensationalism was never mated intended. The object was to inform. But Garbage I’ve been accused of exploiting an in- Collecdustry that has been worldwide since the tion The dawn of recorded history, and that goes back 4,000 years. Indeed, there are stories birds tell in the Bible that make my article pretty me that sedately academic. I am thinking about there is David, who had his general assassinated some opso that he could have the general’s wife. position this. And that incredibly evil man named Lot. to And I won’t go into detail about what he There is always did! Some of the material for my article opposcame from Rosemary Neering’s careful- ition to ly researched book, Wild West Women, almost a Whitecap publication. Ms. Neering de- every-

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New season for Music in the Park starts next week The Packing House presents Willy Blizzard Mark Saturday, May 5 on your calendar for a candlelit evening of incredible cuisine and great music in the cozy confines of the 100 year old Packing House acoustics! The Willy Blizzard Band will be entertaining. They are a three piece band playing upright bass, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars and great three part harmony. Their music combines folk and country that “raises a little dust” and “carries the stamp of our land.” For reservations call (250) 458-2256. Check out the wonderful harmonies of Willy Blizzard at www.willyblizzard.com

4th annual AES Fun Fair fundraiser Support the fourth Annual Ashcroft Elementary School fundraising Fun Fair on Thursday, May 10 from 4-8 pm at the school grounds (711 Hill St.) and gymnasium. Outdoor stage with performances from local musicians. Enjoy this year’s inflatables, horizontal bungee run, pirate ship slide & bounce, rat race obstacle course, looneytunes bounce and sumo suits (my personal favourite!). All new games in the gym thanks to the Gr. 6/7 class (photo booth, bean bag toss, fish pond, and more). Raffles and draw prizes include eight themed baskets - kids bikes ($200 value), Gr. 6/7 big ticket motorcycle ($900 value), cake/dessert walks, food concession by local vendors, emergency workers and vehicles and Rock Band and Wii games.

She has released two critically acclaimed CD’s since 2008 and currently working with producer Steve Dawson to record her third full-length album ‘The Living Record’ for a Fall 2012 release. Nadine The concert start at 7:30 pm Davenport and the house location is at 3820 creativecurrent@ Barnes Lake Rd, just past IG Matelus.net chine. Call Nadine or Andrea at (250) 453-9100 to reserve your seat. Hope to some new faces at Bringing our Community and School District together to honour, celebrate, and this very enjoyable community event coffee, tea and sweets provided. support our school. Please join in for a great evening of family fun and fundraisMusic In the Park starts May 9 ing. Organized by the AES Parents AdMusic in the Park is back for another visory Council. All are welcome! year of Wednesday night concerts at the House Concert with Christa Couture Gazebo in Heritage Place Park on RailCreative Cow House Concerts up way Ave. from 7-9:30 pm. in Barnes Lake (just 12 minutes from Getting things started on Wednesday, downtown Ashcroft) are hosting another May 9 at 7 pm is Brandon Isaak. Brangreat House Concert. These nights are so don is ‘a young man with and old soul’ special - an opportunity to see an artist up whose affinity for the rawness and sponclose and personal. The intimate delivery taneity of the blues is second to none. He and experiences of each Artist is truly a brings a firebrand style of guitar and killmemorable experience - don’t miss out! er vocals that truly has to be seen and Christa Couture makes her return to heard to be appreciated! He’s got a vinthe Ashcroft area for a House Concert tage swing style and will take you on a on Friday, May 11. From the start, Vanjourney through Blues, Swing, Ragtime couver’s Couture established herself as a and even a little RnB, Funk and Gospel songwriter with sharp-shooting wit, efon the side. fortless grace and heart-on-sleeve intenBrandon was nominated by The sity. Her ‘gorgeously intimate voice is Maple Blues Awards 2009 for Song somewhere between the tough vulnerWriter of the year and Producer of the ability of Amy Rigby and the passionate, year. He was nominated for a Juno Award sophisticated folk of Joni Mitchell’. in 2006 with his band The Twisters. Real

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Blues Magazine has him in the top five Blues Guitar Players in Canada. He is most recently up for a Western Canadian Music Award for “Best Blues Recording Of The Year” with his band The Twisters. Ya gotta come and check him out! Music in the Park is brought to you by the folks of Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society (WRAPS). During the coming months, a variety of musicians will tune up at the under the Gazebo, including celtic rockers, boogie blues crooners, local folkies and some funky beats to keep you cool. We will also feature some local dance & music groups like the Desert Moon Tribal Bellydance Troupe and the Benner-Tapia Family Quartet to name just a few. Our first month of performances continues on May 23 with Country/Folk act Willy Blizzard. The trio performs rootsy originals featuring superb vocal harmonies, upright bass, banjo, acoustic and electric guitars. Giving a nod back to classic country instrumentation, while tapping into the more contemporary sound of electric, what really sets their repertoire apart is the songwriting. Canadiana at it’s finest. Their latest album, ‘In From the Cold‘, reflects the landscape, the people and the history of Canada and adds just a little more insight into the heart of our country. Music In the Park shares the Park that night with the many beautiful paintings that will be on display and for sale See CREATIVE on p. 7

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Evening full of Bellydancing coming up in May CREATIVE from p. 6 as apart of the ‘Plein Air - Paint Out’ Event that runs May 22-23. Should be a great evening of creativity for all.

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Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society, in collaboration with local Ashcroft Artist Pauline Ogilvie, is hosting a two day ‘Plein Air - Paint Out’ event in the surrounding Ashcroft area from May 22-23. Many Artists have been confirmed already. Artists are invited to paint works inspired by our many majestic Ashcroft landscapes. The Artists’ works will be on display and for sale at the May 23 Music In the Park concert with the Canadiana landscape sounds of the Willy Blizzard Trio in Heritage Place Park. After that, the paintings be displayed in The Sidewalk Gallery on Railway Ave. across the street from Ashcroft’s Safety Mart. You can meet and greet the artists during Music in the Park, and vote for your favourite paintings. The Organizers wish to thank both Hedda Hall from Royal Le Page Ashcroft Realty and Cindy Adamski from Remax Gold Country Real Estate for their generous donations to make this event possible. Registration deadline is May 15th. Please

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(Left) Dave and Debbie Elgie, 2nd prize winners of the $250 food credit, donated their prize to the local Food Bank as their way of giving back to the community. E. Fry Society Manager Denise Fiddick (left) was very pleased as the number of people attending the Food Bank is growing and donations are always welcome. (Below): L-R Lion Nick Lebedoff, 1st prize winner Dale Johnson, Lion Ernie Kristoff (back) and Lion President Darrell Rawcliffe.

Lions draw for prizes The draw for the Ashcroft & District Lions Club’s annual raffle was held on April 17 at Interior Savings Credit Union, and Sammy Seher drew the winning tickets. First prize of an oil painting donated by Jo Petty and $500 food credit went to Dale (and Shirlee) Johnson from Ashcroft. Second prize winner was Dave (and Debbie) Elgie who won the tool box do-

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 227 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON PROPOSES TO ADOPT REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION EXTENSION BYLAW No. 493, 2012 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AS SET OUT IN THE PROPOSED BYLAW: WHEREAS under Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 489, 2011 (“2011 RTE Bylaw”), the Municipal Council of the Village of Clinton established a revitalization tax exemption program (“RTE Program”) for the years 2012 to 2015, both inclusive, applicable to all properties situated within the 2006 boundary extension area (“Revitalization Area”), that in 2006 were zoned under the Village’s Zoning Bylaw, and classified for assessment purposes as residential, farm, light industry and business; AND WHEREAS the Province agreed to write off the 2010 and 2011 property taxes for properties in the Revitalization Area classified for assessment purposes as residential, but not for properties classified as industry or business, on the basis of legal advice that only the municipality could exercise the exceptions, such as section 226, to the prohibition against assistance to business contained in section 25 of the Community Charter; AND WHEREAS the Council wishes to extend the RTE Program established under the 2011 RTE Bylaw for a further two years to the owners of the Business and Light Industry Parcels in the Revitalization Area that are listed in Schedule ‘A’ of this Bylaw that did not receive a tax write off for the years 2010 and 2011; AND WHEREAS Council’s reasons and objectives, and means to accomplish those objectives are the same for this Bylaw as those stated in the 2011 RTE Bylaw;

Plant sale very popular The annual Ashcroft Communities in Bloom plant swap on April 22 was a huge success. A big thank you to all the local residents who brought in plants, shrubs, herbs and other gardening items to swap. When the 10 am start time arrived, a huge amount of items had been assembled and people were anxiously waiting behind the barricades for

AND WHEREAS in accordance with Section 165 of the Community Charter, Council will consider this bylaw in conjunction with the objectives and policies in relation to the use of permissive tax exemptions set out in its Financial Plan Bylaw No. 492, 2012.

the swap to begin. Attendees were very pleased by the wide selection and variety of plants and all went away with many new items for their yards. Communities in Bloom would like to thank everyone for the generous monetary donations which will be used toward Communities in Bloom projects in the Village. Andrea Walker

The following reasons and objectives, as well as means to accomplish the objectives, were set out in the 2011 RTE bylaw: AND WHEREAS Council’s reasons and objectives for the revitalization tax exemption program are consistent with its reasons and objectives for the 2006 boundary extension, namely to secure the future economic and social health of the Village by the addition of the population and the increased property tax base in the Revitalization Area; to keep its commitment to the residential, farm, business and light industry property owners in the Revitalization Area to maintain the same level of taxation those properties would be subject to if they had remained under the taxation regime of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (“TNRD”); AND WHEREAS the revitalization tax exemption program will accomplish its objectives by enabling the Village to retain the Revitalization Area and the increased population and tax revenues there from; using the increase in the Village’s population and geographic area to support applications by the Village for larger grants to fund infrastructure improvements and create jobs; and constructing and promoting the infrastructure improvements so as to encourage investment in the Village’s existing commercial enterprises and the development of new commercial ventures;

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The estimated amount of taxes that would be imposed on the Business and Light Industry Parcels in the years 2016 and 2017 if they were not exempt under the proposed bylaw is $11,462.69. A Public Hearing will take place May 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village of Clinton Council Chambers at the address below. Submissions should be in writing and may be submitted at or prior to the hearing. A complete copy of the bylaw is available at the Village of Clinton Municipal Office, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton, BC. For more information, please call Heidi Frank, Chief Administrative Officer, 250-459-2261.

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The superhero without a cape ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com

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leven years ago, when I was running my own family daycare and supervising seven children aged three and under, music was my saviour. No, I didn’t put my headphones on and crank my iPod to drown out the sound of the kids. I’d put a CD in the ghetto blaster, announce to the crew it was party time, and play some of their favourite tunes from musicians like Raffi, Fred Penner and Norman Foote. Watching the little ones prance around in their own unique ways was an instant delight and a welcome reprieve, even in my most frazzled moments. Their

CDs weren’t background music in my home, they were special, and reserved for carved-out blocks of time in our day when we all needed a break. Most of all me. So when I recently had the opportunity to meet one of my musical saviours who unknowingly helped me keep my sanity all those years, I had two words for him: Thank you. Norman Foote was on the receiving end of those words and was about to put on a show to entertain a lot more than just seven youngsters and me. He’d be playing for hundreds of folks, ranging from babies to seniors, and delighting them all. On top

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of that, he would be managing about 100 elementary-aged children up on stage with him who would be serving as his backup singers for their very first time. I felt like I was meeting a superhero. A superhero with no cape. “The most important thing to me is that these kids have a blast,” he said pointing to the excited students who were standing on stage ready to entertain the audience. “And,” he added, “to put on a great show

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for everyone out there.” He succeeded on both counts. As I watched from my seat in the theatre I couldn’t help but notice what a fabulous time we were all having, particularly my eight year old daughter, Daisy, who I could barely keep my eyes off of. She wasn’t sitting beside me, she was one of those students on the stage. Singing, laughing and gesturing dramatically, she was clearly having the time of her life. For months she and the other back up singers had been learning Norman Foote songs and the movements to go along with his lyrics. They’d obviously been paying attention. After the fun, funny show was over, the energy in the place was high and I wanted to bottle it and

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Game on, Leo. Accept that friend’s invitation to get outside in the fresh air. You’ll learn more about them and yourself and get in some exercise to boot.

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Pony up, Scorpio. You offered to help, and an organization is taking you up on it. Relax, you’ll have a lot of fun and promote a good cause.

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sell it for millions. Not knowing how to do that, I waited until the beloved musician finished signing autographs and swooped in with my video camera to capture Daisy conduct her very first surprise interview him. As he graciously answered her questions it dawned on me that his writing style is similar to mine. His songs, like my columns, are about the everyday. He writes about grandfather clocks and family pets and things like the crazy colourful shirt he fell in love with at a consignment store. Of course, the comparisons end there. Light years ahead of me, he’s a Juno Award-winning musician while I can barely carry a tune. He’s also a brilliant family performer who makes entertaining for all ages look easy when I know the opposite is true. Norman Foote is a superhero alright. He might not have a cape, but he’s got one heck of a nice, new second-hand shirt. To watch Daisy’s interview with him please visit KidTalkwithDaisy.com

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Time to complain has come and gone No, the new method of picking up garbage will save on labor, and increase the efficiency of garbage removal. It is a progressive step. But it is Change. And some people cannot deal with that in a thoughtful manner. CAKEWALK from p. 5

Fences Good grief! Isn’t there a village by-law that regulates the height of fences? If there isn’t, there should be. There is an unsightly fence at the property behind the Ashcroft Library. And I have seen another fence or two along the lanes that have been erected. If the object is to hide the premises, the question is, why? I hope the erection of high fences (anything over five feet) doesn’t become a trend.

Spring Clean Up in Ashcroft Ashcroft’s streets and avenues are scrupulously clean of gravel, winter detritis, and litter. It is a pleasure to drive along them. Our Heritage Park, recently thatched and weeded, with the tulips and other colorful bulb flowers coming up, is a joy to do my works in. Rev. Jim White told me recently that the park’s design was done by Mrs. Beck, an architect, and wife of former Cache Creek Pentecostal Church pastor, Jeff Beck. It is a charming walk through the replicas of

the town’s history. The design is full of little surprises. I notice visitors in the park appreciate them too. I have only one suggestion. That a sign be placed on the water wheel, or near it, as I’ve seen visitors getting inside the walls, to take pictures, informing that it is out of bounds. Perhaps a length of rope around the area, will stop people from getting inside the waterwheel structure?

Closing the barn door Stores and shops in Ashcroft have a questionnaire asking what people think of the Wellness brand. I’ve written about this in letters to the editor, but I must add another note to the controversy. I was informed that very few persons objected to the brand at the time that it was being discussed. And that criticism and questions made to the branding question were not particularly welcomed at the time. I wasn’t here and didn’t attend those meetings, so I am not in a position to comment on that complaint. I am just wondering why the delay in objecting to a brand of Wellness, a year after the event? What does this accomplish? God knows, I’m all for expressing an opinion on any thing that costs money, like the brand did. But there is and was a time and and place for complaint. But now? I don’t think so.

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Art Show ends another season The Ashcroft Arts Club just held its 45th annual Find Art Show & Sale, Sharon Rennie and this year Choice went to the show was dedicated to Phyllis and Bob Hiedi Roy for Linklater, to honour their “Fall Florist Shop� and Stulong years of support. Winner of the Adult dent Choice was for

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Phyllis and Bob Linklater at the show, with fellow artist Margot Landels (centre).

“Missy� by Carol King. Regional support for the Art Show was phenomenal, with visitors from as far away as California and Germany. Each year our community gives amazing support, with more than 500 patrons attending. Thank You!

Viewer’s Choice went to Heidi Roy’s Fall Florist Shop

We invite the public to a Plein Air event in Heritage Park on May 23. Artists from all areas of British Columbia will be here to paint the wonderful landscapes. There will be music at the gazebo in Heritage Place Park, organized by the Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society, and at 6 pm, the public can view and vote for their favourite paintings. The next meeting for the Ashcroft Arts Club will be Oct. 3.

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Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall; 2 pm. A warm and friendly welcome awaits all. May 5: 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. May 5: Free eBook class 10 a.m. at the Cache Creek Library. Learn how to use the “Library to Goâ€? site to ďŹ nd and borrow eBooks. May 14: Cache Creek Council meeting on Monday at 7 pm in the Village OfďŹ ce. Book sale at Ashcroft Library, 201 Brink Street, until Saturday May 5th. Sale items replenished daily. Tues. 10:00am - 3:00pm; Wed. and Thurs. 1:00pm - 6:00pm; Fri. 1:00pm - 7:00pm; Sat. 10:00am 3:00pm. 250-453-9042 for more information

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Choir performance delivers a wide variety of favourites sublime rendition of ‘My Heart Will Go ing ‘I Have a Dream’, then they could final pieces from the choir: Leonard CoOn’ (from the movie Titanic) especially well have continued by believing they hen’s ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Pacem’, the latter should ‘Take a Chance’. There was no piece featuring conductor Carmen Ranta arranged for handbells. This year the choir has been fortun- need at all for an ‘S.O.S.’, as the audience on flute. This was another fine performance ate in securing the services of the Kam- was firmly thinking ‘Mama Mia! Thank loops-based pianist Dimiter Terziev as its You for the Music’ by the end of the per- from the Choir and the Ringers, and the audience of some 150 people will surely accompanist, and the audience was treat- formance. Musical director Michelle Reid’s be looking forward to their next outing. ed to a short programme of Mr Terziev’s talents in a solo performance of three mid-programme solo of Rogers & Ham- Congratulations to Michelle Reid, Carpieces by Shostakovich prior to the arriv- merstein’s ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ men Ranta, and all performers! Christopher Roden al on stage of the Sage Sound Sing- from the musical Carousel led to two ers themselves. Thompson Valley Funeral Home The programme for this latest concert SECOND ANNUAL CHARITY was highly ambitious. The opening number, GOLF TOURNAMENT the calypso-rhythmed ‘Sway’ featured a bonus dance performance by Sloane Hammond and Troy Greenfield, and this was followed by ‘Fare Thee Well, Love’, a gentle song made famous by the Rankins. The main feature of the programme was a fine performance of some difficult material as the choir tackled songs from the musical Mama 18 hole Tournament with a Steak or Chicken Dinner to Mia!, the work of Abba follow. 4 Person Teams playing 4 ball best ball. $60 per songwriters Benny Anperson, all proceeds will be going to the ďŹ ght towards dersson and BjĂśrn Ul- From left to right: Carmen Ranta - Conductor, Martha Guenther, Karla Cummins, Barb Davidge, Multiple Sclerosis. Shot gun start 10 a.m. vaeus. If the choir had Nadine Davenport, Kirk Watson, Jeannine Nishiguchi, Dimiter Terziev-Pianist, Daniel Collet, Marina To register and reserve carts please contact Pam begun practice sessions Papais, Michelle Reid - Musical Director, Faline Franes and Royden Josephson; Missing from at Semlin Valley Golf Course 240-457-6666 back in February think- picture: Dora Winwood, Gary Low, Melanie Lapoint, John Farmer, Frank Mierau and Ken Platz.

On the sunniest and warmest day of the year so far, The Sage Sound Singers, together with Desert Bells, staged their latest concert on Sunday afternoon at the United Church Hall. The afternoon began with a selection of four pieces performed by the Desert Bells under conductor Carmen Ranta, their programme featuring ‘Danza’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Fairest Lord Jesus’, and a

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is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the CanadaB.C. Affordable Housing Initiative. Through the HAFI SURJUDP million in grants or forgivable loans will be distributed to qualifying B.C. residents over the next three years. To qualify for assistance from HAFI, recipients must be a lowincome senior or person with a disability, a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a B.C. resident. Someone in the household must have a permanent disability or loss of ability that makes it difďŹ cult to perform

day-to-day activities. As well, the total household income and assets must be below a certain limit. BC Housing can tell you the income and house value limits for your area when you apply. The program is open to both homeowners and those living in market rental accommodation where rents are at the low end of market levels; landlords must apply for improvements on behalf of eligible tenants. (OLJLELOLW\ UHTXLUHPHQWV DQ application guide and application forms are available at www. bchousing.org/HAFI.

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Clinton Seniors Every month celeAssociation looks forbrates special days ward to welcoming such as the InterClinton Seniors Association new members. Cards national Migratory Zee Chevalier and Games are held Bird Day on May 12 every Monday of the and the International things and crushes down remonth at the Seniors Day of Biodiversity on May 22, but May has tradition- morselessly all that stands in Centre at 217 Smith Ave. at 1:30 pm. ally been the month to cele- its path.” Victoria Day kicks off Next regular General meetbrate Mother’s Day - this year on May 13, and Victoria Day, Heritage Week in Clinton be- ing is May 17 following noon ginning with the Annual Ball lunch at the Seniors Centre, this year on May 21. The celebration of mother- on that long weekend and end- 217 Smith Ave. Come and join hood dates back to the an- ing with the May Parade and us! Happy Birthday in May to cient Greeks and Romans who rodeo the following Saturday, honoured maternal goddess- the 26th. The Old Timers’ Tea Bud Cade on the 9th and to Val es and the idea spread to the is held during Heritage Week Jewsbury on the 16th. “You can only perceive real present time when motherhood bringing past and present resiis commemorated in national dents of Clinton together for an beauty in a person as they get celebrations around the globe. afternoon of reminiscing in the older.” - Anouk Aimee More than 60 countries cele- Clinton Memorial Hall. brate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. On this day it is common for mothers to be lavished with gifts and special attention from their families and loved ones. Doing chores, serving her breakfast in bed and cooking her dinner or taking her out for dinner are popular ways to honour mom. Agatha Christie said it well: “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors held their annual Strawberry Tea last the world. It knows no week, featuring strawberry shortcake and good conversation with friends law, no pity; it dares all and neighbours.

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

Real Estate

Phone 250-457-9348

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Jessica 250.453.2352 or Nadine 450.453.9100

Contact: Jack Jeyes

Phone 250-457-9366

Phone 250-453-2259

Phone 250-457-7114

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

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

Phone 250-457-9122

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122 Bridging to Literacy Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

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

Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)

SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter

Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244

Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415

Desert Bells Handbell Choir

Ashcroft Yoga Group

Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Sage Sound Singers Adult Community Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676

Second Time Around

Cache Creek Beautification Society

Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Committee Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

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

201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Val Martin 250-457-3080

COMMUNITY

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 The Journal

Summer residents begin to return as ice goes off the lake April full of changes The month of April has been one of major transitions. The most dramatic change was the one when the surface of Loon Lake changed from ice to water – and that happened on April 20. The ice off was a bit earlier than last year but right around the usual time. The other transitions are more gradual. Residents are returning for the summer months and doing the spring cleaning and raking. The busy work at the resorts is well underway, painting, setting out furniture and getting ready for the summer season. Then there is the change in colour of the landscape; shifting gradually from beige and grey to a predominant green, even the spruce and fir seem greener these days. Also the birds have changed. Swallows have been seen over the open waters of the lake. Now the song of the robin can be heard in the late evening and early morning alongside the less harmonious cries of the eagles. The redpolls and chicka-

FROM LOON LAKE ROAD Barbara Hendricks

the creek and the lake on their way to wherever they spend the summer. The hooded mergansers are fascinating in the way they can spend a long time turned tail-up, with their head underwater feeding, then when they turn upright that wonderful hooded “hairdo” is still all in place – every feather of it.

dees have been replaced by hordes of white crowned sparrows eagerly pecking at every new green shoot coming up in the garden. Spring is for optimists They are acOverall everything companied by looks good and full of the small bird promise, as it does most hawks, particuspring seasons. There larly the merare high hopes for a busy lin. The loons resort season and that are back with everyone will be fully their early morbooked. We hope also ning fly over at Common Merganser that fishing will be good 7 am. and that the weather will Passing be good so that people water birds have also added col- can enjoy the many attractions our and beauty to view. Widg- of the Loon Lake valley. eons, hooded mergansers, comWhat I love about spring is mon mergansers, goldeneye and that it is the optimist’s season. scaup have joined the loons, New Year’s may be the time for mallards and Canada Geese on many resolutions to do better

and make optimistic plans but for me spring is the time when the hopes for a better year really come into play.

Young eagles I have been watching a family of mature and immature eagles fishing in Loon Creek. Three of the immature ones tend to occupy the same cottonwood tree and communicate through some very loud screeches their needs, perhaps it is hunger or perhaps questions about other issues. Watching them try to land and stay in place on the very top of a spruce tree is really quite entertaining. Yesterday one of them more or less succeeded finally and when it was just settled in, along came another young one and knocked it out of the tree top with both flying off and yelling some sort of story. Balancing such a body weight on top of a spruce tree is quite a feat and one does not need a sibling to come along and push you off. Their behaviour leaves me with a lot of questions. It also leaves the spruce trees with broken and

misshapen tops.

Illegal dumping A short drive up one of the forestry service roads off of Loon Lake Road revealed an illegal dumping ground for those who won’t dispose of their waste responsibly. On the side of the road were high piles of wood bark and yard waste, while scattered around were remnants of five or so deer pelts and other animal waste. Some argue that this stuff is all “natural” and it is okay to put it back in nature. In my view, stuff in piles and scattered at the side of a forestry service road is not “back in nature.” Bark from firewood can be left in the forest where the tree fell and it will eventually decompose – but the high concentration in stacks and piles along the road do not return to nature – they are a fire hazard. The deer pelts and other animal parts attract predators – and as the road runs through a grazing lease, attracting predators is most undesirable. It is time that people acted more responsibly and take correct and appropriate measures to deal with their waste. If you don’t know what to do with it call or email the staff at Environmental Services at the TNRD – they are there to help you.

WANT TO RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ELECTRONICS IN CACHE CREEK? Come to the Return-It™ Drop-Off Event: CACHE CREEK INFORMATION CENTRE Corner of 97N and Stage Road Date Sunday, May 6, 2012 Time 10 am – 3 pm

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (EPRA) PROGRAM AND WHAT DOES IT DO? EPRA is a national not-for-profit extended producer responsibility program that was previously run by ESABC. EPRA has contracted Encorp Pacific to deliver their stewardship program under the Return-It™ Electronics brand in British Columbia. Regulated electronics are managed and recycled in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The program also prevents regulated electronics from ending up in landfills or being illegally shipped to developing countries.

WHAT ARE THE ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONIC ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM? The following items can be recycled free of charge: display devices, desktop computers, portable computers, computer peripherals, computer scanners, printers and fax machines, non-cellular phones and answering machines, vehicle audio and video systems (aftermarket), home audio and video systems, and personal or portable audio and video systems. For a full list of acceptable items visit return-it.ca/electronics/products Get ready. New products are being added to the Electronics Recycling Program on July 1st, 2012.

To Market with seedlings Spring time is gardening time for those of us who have the interest. Gardening at Loon Lake does have its challenges such as a short growing season, soil types and rocks, watering requirements and of course the fourlegged challenges – the deer and marmots. Those plants that do thrive tend to need dividing to continue to look their best while others send up new seedlings everywhere. As a gardener, these things can’t just be thrown out, they must be passed on. This year members of the Loon Lake Garden and Creative club will be participating in the Cache Creek Market on May 5 with hundreds of plants, seeds, crafts and flea market items. Come along and get some hardy and well grown plants that will thrive in your gardens as well.

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