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Local rivers not on ﬂood alert

From Abbotsford to Sicamous, communities along the Fraser and Thompson rivers were watching the rising water levels over the weekend while packing their overnight bags. Ashcroft Administrator Michelle Allen says Ashcroft isn’t on any sort of flood watch alert, although levels along the lower bench - down the by the River Inn and Legacy Park - are the highest they’ve been in a long time. “We’re monitoring and watching it very closely,” she says, adding that there was some flooding of the same area in the 1970s. As of Friday afternoon, Allen says there was still six feet of bank to clear before the river could breach it. Cache Creek Administrator Leslie Lloyd says there have been no advisories or warnings issued for the Bonaparte River. “We’re keeping an eye on things,” she says, “but there is no saturation in the ground (by the river).”

Above: Matt Bates of Kamloops, Bottom: Brad Thomas of Williams Lake, Upper Right: Archie Williams of Cache Creek, Lower Right: Jackson Scott of Kamloops.

Rodeo shows off the best of western life The 50th annual Ashcroft & District Rodeo was held June 16/17 under cloudy, but mostly dry skies. The viewing stands and the arena were filled with spectators and participants, and local cowboys and cowgirls did very well in the competitions. Kasey Attrill of Lower Nicola won the Bull Riding with a 75-point score; Matt Bates of Kamloops won the Bareback competition with a score of 79; Wacey Marr of Gang Ranch won the Saddle Bronc for the second year in a row with a score of 80; Brad Thomas of Williams Lake won the Tie Down Roping with a time of 11.2 seconds; Riley Isnardy of Cache Creek won the Steer Wrestling with a time of 4.7 seconds; Archie Williams of Cache Creek won the Breakaway Roping with a time of 2.1 seconds; Jackson Scott of Kamloops won the Jr. Steer Riding with a 72-point score; Vanessa Leggett of Kamloops won the Ladies Barrel Racing; Brett Wills of Quesnel won the Jr. Barrell Racing; Alixis Glassford of Quesnel won the PeeWee Barrel Racing; and Ryan MacNaughton and Jeff Wills of Quesnel tied with Russell and Richard Glassford of Quesnel for first place in the Team Roping with a time of 6.1 seconds.

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Risking a lot June 14 at 7:30 pm police received a complaint of a group of young males riding their dirt bikes on Brunswick St. in Ashcroft. The youths were not located but one was identified and admitted his actions. He was warned about riding without a helmet and about the consequences of riding without insurance and proper licensing. The penalties for driving/riding an unlicensed vehicle is $598; improper licensing is $109; no Drivers License is $138; and no helmet is $138. There is also the cost of having a vehicle towed and paying the impound fees.

Horse on highway June 14 at 9:30 pm police received a complaint of a horse wandering around Hwy 97 by the Bonaparte Reserve. A local rancher helped to corral the horse and offered to find its owner.

Speeding Toyota June 15 at 6:40 pm Traffic Services stopped a Toyota Corolla on Hwy 1 near the Ashcroft Ranch after watching it travel at 158 kph in the 100 kph zone. The 23 year old Vancouver man produced a Russian drivers license. He was given a ticket for excessive speed and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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woman, Failed the roadside screening devide. She was given a 90 day driving prohibition and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Ambulance to Kamloops June 17 at 4:30 am police attended a single vehicle accident on Hwy 97 about 1 km south of Hwy 99. The driver, a 24 year old Kamloops woman, said she fell asleep and drove her 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier off the road. The car was completely destroyed and the woman suffered severe injuries. She was taken by ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Vigilant neighbours June 17 at 6:30 am police received a report of a break and enter in progress at the Tingley St. apartments. They located a 15 year old youth inside the apartment asleep on a couch after having entered through an unlocked patio door. The out of town resident was contacted and advised police that the youth had permission to stay in the apartment.

Foreign money stolen June 17 police received a report of a break and enter and theft in Cache Creek that had likely occurred between 10 am and 8 pm the day before. The culprit entered through an unlocked door of a residence on the Trans Canada and took an iPod, a phone charged, $100 US funds, $150 Australia funds and $20 New Zealand funds. Police would like anyone seeing or hearing of this money or having any other information relating to this incident to call them at 4532216. See RCMP on p. 13

OPEN HOUSE New Cache Creek Library Members of the public are invited to an Open House in order to view the architectural drawings for the new Cache Creek Library. Light refreshments will be served.

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Consul General visits Ashcroft The Consul General of Japan, Mr. Hideki Ito visited Ashcroft and Kamloops last week, June 18 and 19, with the Consul of Cultural Affairs, Mr. Tetsuya Isono. A dinner reception was held in Kamloops at the Holiday Inn on Monday night with about 14 representatives from Kamloops including Mayor Peter Milobar, and eight from Ashcroft: Mayor Andy Anderson, Coun. Helen Kormendy and her husband, Past Mayor Andy Kormendy, Coun. Alice Durksen and her husband Dave, Akio and Hiroko Kanamaru and their daughter, Yoriko Susanj. The people invited by Consul General Ito were those involved in starting/maintaining Sister City Relationships with their counterpart in Japan. Kamloops celebrating their 22nd year of Sister City relationship with Uji City in Japan ... and Ashcroft will be celebrating 20 years of Sister City relationship with Bifuka in 2014. Consul General Ito and Consul of Cultural Affairs, Mr. Isono,

came for a short visit to Ashcroft the following day. The main purpose of Consul General Ito’s visit was to promote and recognize Sister City relationship with Japan. There are 70 communities in Canada who have a Sister City relationship with communities in Japan and of those 70, 34 are in B.C. Consul General Ito stated that last year in the wake of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, B.C. showed overwhelming support for his people and that he believes that the close ties of the Sister City relationships were part of this support. He also recognized and thanked the Village of Ashcroft and it’s people for their support for his country with our efforts of fundraising. The Consul General also stated that he wishes that Ashcroft and Bifuka will continue to have strong relations with each other for many years to come. His visit to Ashcroft included meeting with the Village Council and visiting the murals downtown in Heritage Place Park. Yoriko Susanj

Back row (l-r): Consul of Cultural Affairs Mr. Tetsuya Isono, Andy Kormendy, Mayor Andy Anderson, Councillor Helen Kormendy, Yoriko Susanj and David Durksen. Front row (l-r): Hiroko Kanamaru, Consul General of Japan Mr. Hideki Ito, Akio Kanamaru and Councillor Alice Durksen.

More entries and prizes at this year’s Fall Fair We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing for the Ashcroft Fall Fair this year! Our entertainment line up is confirmed, so come out on Sept. 9 and enjoy the folk musings of Saskia and Darrel, the quick fingers of the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers and the range of music that Nadine Davenport and Friends have to offer. We’ve also got Mudville playing some rock n’ roll tunes to round out the day. We’ve made some changes to the age ranges for the Youth Sections. You can now compete in the 8 & under, 9-13 or 14-18 sections.

For the photographers out there, we’ve split the section in two, and will have a Beginner, for those just starting out, and an Advanced, for those more experienced, section for you to compete in. There is also a new category we are introducing this year in Photography: this year the theme is “Colour Flowers”. For those of you who like to plan ahead, the theme for 2013 is “Farming Equipment” and for 2014, it’s “Cows”. You can enter in either the Beginner or Advanced section, and there is a $25 prize sponsored by Wastech for each winner! So get your cam-

eras and aim for that perfect shot! Fair booklets will be out soon, so keep your eyes open for them. There are lots of great prizes to be won at the Fair this year! Vendor applications and a digital copy of the booklet are available on our website: www.ashcroftfallfair.net . Have a great summer and we will see you all on Sept. 9 at the Drylands Arena in Ashcroft for the 2012 Ashcroft & District Fall Fair. Jessica Clement

Man charged with having stolen ATVs Charges of Possession of Stolen Property were laid against Clinton resident William Balice on June13. Clinton RCMP received numerous complaints about Balice and his associates riding All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on private property and on public roads in the past, but the formal charge stem from an incident that occurred on April 14. On that day, a Kelly Lake Rd. land owner stopped three males trespassing on his property and held them on site until the RCMP arrived. Upon arrival the officers noted that Balice was riding a different ATV then usual and after verifications, it was determined that the Honda ATV was stolen. Balice was arrested and brought back to cells where he was later released on a Promise To Appear in court. The two other riders were charged with trespassing and operating an ATV on private land without the owner’s consent. Balice is scheduled to appear in court on June 25 in Kamloops.

Come to Ashcroft for that Canadian cowboy experience

Some of the Sundance seasonal staff were enjoying the Rodeo Parade last week. Sundance employs over 20 people during the season, half of whom are permanent residents of the Ashcroft area, and the rest from all over Canada and the world. (l-r): Steve Ewens from New Zealand, Chris Wiseman from the UK, Taylor Nichols from Ashcroft, Amy Osborne from the UK, Nicole Kraft from Germany, Sonja Mayer from Austria, Emily Pritchard from the UK, Janina Beben from Germany, Angela Mattern from Germany, Jess Turnbull from Ashcroft, and Nadine Gantner from Nova Scotia.

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And they call this the desert? June has provided some great weather, especially if you happen to be a) a duck and/or b) a gardener. I happen to be neither. I may waddle, but I have no feathers and have to work pretty darn hard to stay afloat in the water, and I might be a gardener if the weather would co-operate and dry up!, but whenever I have a few free moments to go outside and play, it rains. Or I’m stuck playing catch-up with the weeds. Year after year, my neighbours gaze in the direction of my yard and sadly shake their heads. Yes, good things take time, but mine is taking forever. No thanks to the constant rain this month. The vegetable garden that I started in May - and many, many thanks to my dear neighbours Judy and Stuart Davison for lending me their roto-tiller - is sitting empty still, except for the billions of weed seedlings that are very happy with all the rain. The plants I had intended to fill the garden with are sitting on the back deck, getting pummelled by the rain because there is no longer a roof on the deck to protect them - it was torn off early this Spring in a wind storm. It really hasn’t been a promising year, weatherwise. On Saturday, I saw a marmot taking a measurement of the river’s depth down by the River Inn. It isn’t only people who are being displaced by the rising water this year. As I read about the evacuation alerts in the Lower Mainland, coupled with the electrical storm we had on Saturday night, I was thinking of the emergency workers who have to work in miserable conditions - whether they’re volunteers who spend hours sandbagging the shorelines or linemen for the utility companies who have to repair lines and equipment when they’d rather be warm and dry and at home. Last week an Environment Canada guy was saying that it’s been one of the wettest Junes in recent years, but not a record year. But that was last week. I’m thinking that a week can make a big difference. The question is now, do I get down and muddy and plant my embattled vegetables or do I toss in the sodden towel and wait for next year? Hmmm, mud pies....

The prickly pear cactus ﬂowers are blooming on the hills - to warn hikers to watch their step

Opera House deal doesn’t pan out Dear Editor I will not be able to purchase the Ashcroft Opera House as I and many others had hoped. I am sorry that this opportunity for its renewal must pass us by. I want to thank the Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society and the rest of the arts community, and the many people who have talked with me around town and elsewhere. Your hard questions, advice, support, wise counsel and good friendship have sustained six months of work, and helped to build a solid plan for a successful social venture. And I want to thank the Mayor and Council of the Village, the board and staff at Gold Trail School District, the CEO of Northern Development Initiative Trust, directors on the TNRD board, and staff at the BC Co-operatives Association, the Social Ventures Institute, Interior Savings Credit Union, Community Futures, the British Columbia Arts Council and the Department of Canadian Heritage for their advice and encouragement.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Everyone wants this project to happen. Everyone has contributed to making it stronger and more likely to succeed. Circumstances made the deal infeasible this time, but there will be other chances. In the meantime, the arts and culture and music communities in Ashcroft will keep growing and working together. And when the time is right (to borrow a phrase from yesterday’s rodeo), we’ll get ‘er done. John Kidder Ashcroft

Not their job to warn their customers Dear Editor Last Friday I received numerous emails that said they were from Coppervalley Cable! These emails said that Coppervalley was doing some security upgrades and to ensure uninterrupted service, I was to submit my Password and email address. Now, to most people this is an

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CREATIVE Wellness, rodeo parade and the ER situation CURRENT Survey says brand and their involvement in our com- crowds Saturday and Sunday meant munity. I have heard negative com- hundreds of additional residents, not to mention the crowds and parevery so often, but imagine Nadine not widely accepted ments Davenport what it would be like to have no lo- ticipants at the Eagleplex Racecreativecurrent@ telus.net

Music In The Park this Wednesday Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society presents another Music In The Park on Wednesday, June 27. Bring your favourite lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some great music with your friends and family. There is a concession available. Music starts at 7 pm. Pass the Hat donations encouraged. Washrooms open until 9 pm. Under the Gazebo this week is Jazz Blues Singer extrodinaire - Sabrina Weeks. Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce Trio offer up a generous helping of the swinging bouncing boogie blues. The songs are light hearted with a twist of naughty, the melodies are infectious. Should be a great show! Hailing originally from Kamloops, this group collectively makes up over 100 years of musical expertise. The band members include Sabrina Weeks, Mike Hilliard (guitar) and Ken Sell (bass). In 2010, Sabrina Weeks and Swing Cat Bounce released their debut CD “Tales from Lenny’s Diner.” The CD debuted at #1 in Canada (#12 overall) on the Roots Music Report Blues Music charts. The WRAP Society hopes you enjoy the music all summer long! Look for posters around town and take home one of the small handouts that will be available at local retailers. Also why not check out www.windingriversarts.ca for info on all the upcoming artists and their music.

Dear Editor The survey results concerning the wellness brand for our community are in. The survey was impartial, asking for an agreement, disagreement, or undecided response. Of the 221 people who signed, 76 per cent disagreed with the brand, 15 per cent agreed with the brand, 9 per cent were undecided. The survey will be presented to council on June 25 at 6 in council chambers. A big thank you to the people who took the time to sign and also to the business’ who let us have the survey on their counters. Doreen Lambert Ashcroft

Journal gets kudos for parade support

Dear Editor I would like to expand on my “Thank You” ad from the parade committee to the community. I neglected to include the Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal. The staff at The Journal has been very generMovie Night with a message ous in giving the Parade CommitThe Village Of Cache Creek is pleased to tee breaks on the cost of our adpresent a family movie night featuring the pre vertising, and I want them to realrelease showing of The Lorax on Thursday, ize how much we appreciate them June 28. Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth’s natural beauty. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing See CURRENT on p. 6

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cal paper....no way for the citizens of our areas to keep up with our special kind of news! There may be the odd boo-boo published, but over all, this paper keeps our communities informed of our local happenings, and helps to integrate our towns together. Thank You, Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, for being here! Heather Philpott Ashcroft

ER closed during high risk events like rodeo Dear Editor How would anyone think that it was okay to have no emergency hospital coverage in Ashcroft on Rodeo weekend? Rodeo, by definition, involves some high risk activities that can result in serious injury. Our town grew considerably in population for the weekend. It always does, and particularly this year as we celebrated our Rodeo’s 50th Anniversary. Three hundred forty-four rodeo entries and sell out

way and the increasing tourist traffic on the Trans-Canada and always present truck traffic. Emergency Room hours in Ashcroft have been steadily decreasing. Now we are told that emergency hours of operation will no longer be posted in the local newspaper. Why? Does Interior Health hope we won’t notice this decrease? This past weekend our community played host to probably the largest See LETTERS on p.13

Highland Valley Copper Open House Volunteers Wanted

Highland Valley Copper’s Open House Committee is seeking “letters of interest” from local nonpro¿t organizations for volunteers to assist us at this year’s Open House on Monday, August 6, 2012. The volunteer members may be asked to assist in one of our concession stands, cook hot dogs, and help with parking. A Food Handler’s Certi¿cate is required. If you require additional information please call 250-523-3737. If interested in being part of this fun day, please submit a “letter of interest” before July 3, 2012 to the attention of: HIGHLAND VALLEY COPPER 2012 OPEN HOUSE COMMITTEE c/o Jacqui Schneider P.O. Box 1500 Logan Lake, B.C. V0K 1W0 The organization selected will be noti¿ed on or before July 8, 2012.

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Another very successful, despite the MIGHTY WINDS, parade is behind us. I would like to extend my very deep & heart-felt thanks to the following parade supporters: Trace at the Bar-M Ranch for his generosity in the lending of some of his horses, & his huge trailer which the Japanese Taiko Drummers used, Nadine & Todd with Todd’s son, Wyatt from Arrow Transport for arranging for & hauling the trailer in the parade, John & Kelly for the use of the Grand Central Hotel Balcony from which the parade was announced & ﬁlmed, John Kidder for his professional job in announcing the parade, Joris Ekering for the use of his sound system, The Ash-Cache TV Assn., Safety Mart for providing refreshments to the Seniors’ section, Alice & David Durksen & the Ashcroft Chamber of Commerce for hosting & supplying seating for the seniors, Bob & Jan Boyes for providing the RCMP lead horse, Interior Savings for being the parade’s lead sponsor, as well as 2nd Time Around and many other local sponsors, and to all of you, the public, for your support in watching the parade as well as your donations to the “Boots”. Thanks also to Anita Ladoski for her fabulous job with her sound system at the Variety Show, as well as all of the show participants. I must also give praise to the Village of Ashcroft for their support in so many ways, and to my FABULOUS parade committee for their dependable support, always: My wonderful husband, Terry (the Parade Gofer), Deb & ESPECIALLY Cam Tedford for use of his expertise & his shop, Jordie & Jane Flaherty, Bob & Jeannine Nishiguchi, Maria Russell-Martin & Shirley, Richard Isles & Susan, Peter Wratschun, and Al & Gloria Mertens, as well as the extra help of Leslie Joslin & friends. This was, I am told, the biggest parade ever in Ashcroft. We had 60 entries, so the judges had their work cut out! The winners were: BEST OVER ALL: Interior Savings, with a close runner-up...Irly (Timbermart). BEST CLUB (NON PROFIT): Mill Girl Follies from Clinton. BEST JUNIOR ENTRY: Sage Hills Church Soccer Camp. BEST VISITING: Cloverdale Rodeo Assn.. BEST AUTOMOTIVE: Stallard McConnell’s Model A. BEST NOVELTY: Stallard McConnell’s Trundle Barrow (made from scratch by Stallard). BEST BAND: The Yamabiko Taiko Japanese Drummers from Kelowna. BEST COMMERCIAL: Andy Anderson. BEST EQUESTRIAN WITH THEME: Ken McKay’s Wagon & Team of Clydesdales. BEST JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN: Gryphon Hollow Farms. BEST EQUESTRIAN OVER ALL: Gryphon Hollow Farms. I am tired, but exhilarated in the knowledge that this was a “Job Well Done”. Will it happen again next year? We’ll see! Sincerely, Heather Philpott.

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Clinton receives donation for reader board Bob Gibney from FortisBC presented a cheque in the amount of $8,000 to Clinton Councillor David Park at the regular Council meeting of June 13. The donation, from the FortisBC Community Investment Program is a way of thanking and giving back to the community. The money will be put towards the purchase and installation of a Village LED Event Sign.

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Jack Garton is no stranger to the festival circuit and loves the drive through the Fraser Canyon up into BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desert area. Their style reflects an unearthing of styles of times past. The majority of the music is original with a few traditional folks songs. Aside from a jam-packed musical line-up, Desert Daze showcases delicious Okanagan fruit and a wide variety of vegetables from nearby farms. The apple-bobbing and seed-spitting contests remain one of the reasons the festival has garnered so much attention, in addition to the usual hot, sunny weather. The festival kicks off with an aboriginal welcome ceremony with handdrumming and singing on Friday, Aug. 17 and runs for three full days. For more information on prices and where to buy tickets - plus all artists performing at the 3rd Annual Desert Daze Festival, visit www.desertdaze.ca.

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It was the hope of a goodly group who wanted to see the Opera House in Ashcroft restored to its former dynamic function. Entertainers from all over the country loved the acoustics, the ambience of that heritage building (which should be so designated, but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t). The early 1900s saw teamster balls that had the floors teeming with dancers while orchestras of fiddles, piano, accordians, played on the stage. Dramatization of our history, Christmas plays. It was all there. And to a packed house that put Ashcroft on the map, had visitors coming from Vancouver, Merritt, Lillooet and other

and see the potential of that building. Its restoration alone will probably cost half a million or more. Hope doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost a dime. Dreams donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t either.

Dr. Khan is leaving

towns. When John Kidder of Ashcroft proposed to re-open the Opera House, people enthusiastically supported him. Proposals were presented. People listened. But the age old problem waited in the wings. Money. Or lack of it. The proposals were considered, groups formed to discuss, but in the final analysis, obstacles became insurmountable, or seemingly so. The time limit set to negotiate with the owner ran out. John announced, no doubt sadly, that the Opera House dream was no more. Maybe the dream has not altogether died. Maybe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone out there that will walk into the town

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s informed some of his patients that he is leaving to take up residence on the Coast. Where his family lives. Dr. Anwar Khan has served our community well. With all the diligence and care one could ask of a physician. We certainly wish him well in his future endeavors. God be with you! All we can do is hope and work toward having another physician, indeed, other physicians, come to our village in the mountains to serve as well as Dr. Khan did.

Priorities A friend and I over coffee the other day talked about the disintegration of our medical facilities. The closure of ER. An event that had been predicted at least two

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Take the high road when driving ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com

ife can be extinguished in the blink of an eye, and I was reminded of that last week while in the truck with my husband and kids on the way out to dinner. We were only four blocks from home when a car suddenly charged straight at us on our side of the road. My husband, Paul managed to swerve to avoid hitting the oncoming vehicle and the woman driving it swerved back into her own lane, went too far, turned back toward the road again and sped away so erratically we weren’t able to get the number of her licence plate before she disappeared. With her barreling through our

neighborhood like that, we turned around to follow her, but she was too fast for us to find. En route again, we drove past the location of our close call and noticed how many young families were out walking their dogs and riding their bikes. They too could have fallen prey to her dangerous driving. “Maybe she fell asleep,” I suggested. “She was drunk,” Paul replied. “I could tell.” It seemed too early in the evening for a drinking and driving incident, but unfortunately, this can happen at any time of day. When we arrived safely at the restaurant to meet Grandma and Grandpa Welbourne who were

visiting from out of town, the near-accident was all we could initially talk about. “We almost died,” our eightyear-old daughter announced as we sat down. Sounds dramatic, but a head-on collision with a car going that speed could easily result in death. The actions of this unknown driver had me reflecting on my own reckless driving moments, in particular one from last fall. I certainly wasn’t drunk, but I was quite clearly distracted. I had been waiting for a green light at

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an intersection for a long time, and I was staring off into space thinking about my to-do list or something like that. I looked over, saw that the light was green and started driving into the intersection when I noticed a big moving truck coming straight at us. I slammed on the brakes and he slammed on his, screeching his tires and swerving to avoid hitting me. Startled, I quickly tried to figure out what happened as the truck driver gestured angrily. He didn’t get out and yell at me like I thought he was going to, he just drove away and I pulled over to the side of the road to stare at the black tire streaks he’d left behind. “I must have looked at the wrong traffic light,” I said to the kids, who were

in the back seat. “I’m so sorry. I guess I was in la-la land and not paying attention.” “That’s okay,” they replied. Yet it wasn’t okay and I felt rattled for days, beyond grateful that my distracted driving hadn’t caused a tragedy. None of us drive perfectly 100 per cent of the time, and most of us have at one point or another had a close call of some kind. We need to remind ourselves that the vehicles we’re driving are made up of thousands of pounds of metal and steel and demand the utmost respect and responsibility to ensure they don’t turn into deadly weapons. Car accidents do happen, but they shouldn’t. By mere definition accidents are preventable. Driving drunk, distracted or drowsy is preventable too. Deciding to do any of these things invites more possibilities to ruin lives and cause death, and none of us would ever want that. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. Her videos and columns can be found at LoriWelbourne.com

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Loosen up restrictions on foreign doctors in Canada

I think it was on CTV recently, that three medical doctors were interviewed, and declared that they would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;happyâ&#x20AC;? to work in the rural communities of British Columbia. But there were obstacles that stood in their way. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear all of the broadcast - and unfortunately it was a very short item on the news. Surely the powers that be can work to remove said obstacles. Are we over regulated? Are we placing the bar too high for professionals from other countries to jump over? And why are our schools turning out so few doctors at a time when they are sorely needed? Canada is simply not producing enough doctors. And we are making it extremely challenging for foreign doctors who are fully qualified in their own countries to practice here. The problem is complex. But so is going to the moon, and building satellites that circle

RafďŹ&#x201A;e tickets galore Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it. The average domestic purse is not bottomless. We juggle our finances to include various charities and clubs, sure. Organizations that serve the poor, the addicts, the homeless, and organizations that protect domestic animals, wildlife, help doctors serving in areas of unspeakable poverty and suffering. Then we have our domestic responsibilities: rents, mortgages, child expenses, home upkeep, taxes, food and clothing. You name it. The Journal lists about 25 organizations every week. Most of them seek our financial support. The card table brigade sets up in public places. Raffle tickets are sold by the bucket. Sure, you can say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No thanksâ&#x20AC;?, and the seller will move on without comment, as it should be. Courtesy and grace always go a long way in representing an organization. But if you have a particularly aggressive person selling and they are particularly vociferous, and you say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No thank youâ&#x20AC;?, and they do not move on without comment, then, you have a problem. Particularly if the fact that you did not buy a raffle ticket is broadcast in a public place. I kid you not! It happened to me. It is unfortunate when this happens. Because, not giving when asked to is not a reflection on the refuser, but the organization the seller represents. And that is unfortunate indeed.

Parades Every year our Ashcroft Rodeo parade gets longer and more fun. And people come from miles around to watch and clap and wave to the participants. Railway Street is lined with people of

all ages. The horses drop their â&#x20AC;&#x153;bunsâ&#x20AC;? and the scoopers come to pick them up. The pipers pipe and hearts are stirred, and floats go by of various shapes and sizes. People mingle. People watch other people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great people-watching experience. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a community endeavor that deserves all the praise we can give its organizers and participants. The energy that goes into putting it all together always amazes me. You can feel it as soon as you hit Railway. What a wonderful feeling it is! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so good to be alive! Be grateful to those who made you feel this way!

Cataract surgery In B.C., the soft ocular lenses used in cataract surgery, costs $450 per lens. In Saskatchewan, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost anything. Dr. Jelfimow of Kamloops told us this some time back. But it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Dr. Jelfimow who will be doing Shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes, it is Dr. Pierre Faber in Vancouver. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be away July 3-13, and hopefully, both of Shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes will be fitted with the new lenses and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to see again. We will be staying with relatives who will provide not only accommodation but transport. In the meantime, here, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve arranged for someone to look after Tanner, our mixed breed, and hired someone to water the garden, now sprouting with wildflowers (of incredibly tiny dimension - Sherman laughs at their size), and the ring of annual plants around it. I had great fun putting it altogether. Our Cache Creek property is still for sale, and

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hopefully, will find a buyer this year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a very busy month, arranging all this. My blood pressure has risen as a result. Dr. Khan warns. The things you were able to do 30 years ago are formidable challenges when you are our age. Multi tasking just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the elderly. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a one-thing-at-atime person now. And resting? Well, that afternoon lie down for an hour is essential. See you next month. Have fun!

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years before. We were given not a sliver of hope that it would operate again after closure. The Cache Creek community hall was filled to capacity by worried residents. Hands went up. People spoke. A mixture of indignation, deep disappointment, frustration, ensued. But the bureaucracy had spoken. Unmoved. Indeed, we were told that in communities in the north (presumably around the pole), people had to travel for hundreds of kilometers to see a doctor, much less a hospital. Good grief! And here we are, in the sunny South Cariboo, with several major highways running through and nearby, where motor vehicle accidents happen often, where a third of the population is 65 or over, where the elderly are at risk for treatment that is essential to maintain their health and well being. Where the nearest hospital is Kamloops and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overcrowded, where the practice of so-called hallway medicine is common place. ER there sees people seated for hours. Yes, my friend and I fretted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why are we writing Letters to the Editor about burning garden refuse in our backyards?â&#x20AC;? she asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;when our medical facilities have been taken away from usâ&#x20AC;?. Good question? You bet! CAKEWALK from p. 7

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Cadets remember trip of a lifetime As some of you may know, your local Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 347 Avenger recently took a five day trip to Nova Scotia. Of course, large trips like this cost quite a bit of money and with that being said, on behalf of 347 Avenger, I would like to thank everybody who donated money towards our trip. We wouldn’t have been able to go without your generous donations. You are probably wondering what we did during our five days on the east coast. Well, after the extremely long series of flights and layovers, we landed in Halifax at roughly 2 am on May 4, and yes I do mean Atlantic Time. On the first day of our trip, we went to the Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic. Most of us cadets have been to the Fleet Div-

year is the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, so you can imagine how interesting the museum was. While we were there, we Ashcroft cadets at Peggy’s Cove and aboard the H.M.C.S. Sackville were a part of the Memorial Service for the Merchant Navy. This was an experience of a life time as well. Talking to veterans, hearing their stories and jokes, and shaking their hands, will never get old. After the ceremony we made our way to Peggy’s Cove. I will never Sage & Sand Pony Club be able to explain how amazDistrict Commissioner: Sandy Agatiello ing it was in words. Peggy’s sageandsandspc@hotmail.com cove is a beautiful place and Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club I recommend you all go there Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547 at some point in your life. It Class Newman’s favorite parts of the is definitely something to put trip were the tour of the Ville de QueDesert Spokes Cycle Society bec and Peggy’s Cove. Petty Officer 2nd on your bucket list. Phone 250-457-9348 Our last day in Halifax Class Curran liked the HMCS Sackville was the day of the Battle of and Peggy’s Cove. Petty Officer 2nd Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 the Atlantic Ceremony, the Class Douglas enjoyed the plane ride and whole reason for our trip. Peggy’s Cove. Petty Officer 1st Class Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association During the ceremony, those Mckenna’s favorite was Peggy’s Cove Phone: 250-457-9390 of us who weren’t flying on and exploring downtown Halifax. Master the Sea King were on HMCS Seaman Lambert and Leading Seaman Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department Sackville. We got a tour of Aie of course liked flying in the Sea King Phone 250-453-2233 the ship, talked to more vet- and Peggy’s Cove. Master Seaman Host erans, and watched the burial enjoyed where we stayed and the plane Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department Phone 250-457-9967 at sea. The cadets who were ride. Personally, my favorite part was on the Sea King dropped the talking to veterans and Peggy’s Cove. South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Once again I’d like to give a big wreath into the ocean for the Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0 ceremony. After we got back thanks to everyone who donated money to port, we were offered a to our trip. As you can see it was money Soccer Association tour of the Ville de Quebec, well spent and something the cadets with Contact: Sandi Harry Phone 250-457-9366 which is a huge naval war- never forget. Petty Officer 1st Class Gabriele Joship. Minor Hockey Association Contact: Lisa Tegart Chief Petty Officer 1st hannsson

ing Unit Pacific, so it was nice to be able to compare the two. We then went to the Shearwater Aviation Museum. Yes, we are sea cadets, and yes we went to an aviation museum. It was more about the aircraft that landed on the ships, so actually quite interesting. The last thing we did on day one was go to see the Sea Kings. For those of you who don’t know, they’re basically just big helicopters. You’ll never guess who led our tour: Ashcroft’s very own Major Rob Truscott. While we were there, we found out that two cadets, Griffin Aie and Cody Lambert, were chosen to fly in the Sea King during the Battle of the Atlantic ceremonies, which is a once in a life time opportunity. On day two, our first stop was the Maritime Museum, where we got to roam around and explore the exhibits. This

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

Soups On St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome

Ducks Unlimited Canada Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307

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

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Ashcroft & District Lions Club Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc. 601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762

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347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps AVENGER The RCSCC 347 Avenger Sea Cadets and the Navy League Branch in Ashcroft would like to acknowledge the very gracious donations from our surrounding community. Without your very generous support the recent trip to Halifax to participate in the Battle of the Atlantic would not have been possible. Donations came in different forms from food, money and merchandise. Thank you all for your support. Legion Branch 113 Ladies Auxiliary of Legion Branch 113 Desert Hills Royal Purple Cache Creek Recreation Committee Anie’s Pizza Megan & Eddie Aie Jaclyn Host Susan McLean Wendy Weibe Brenda Cahoon Ashcroft Journal Graymont

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AIBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community report brings neighbours closer event in our year and we could not provide emergency medical services. It simply is not good enough. It seems that when residents are not making noise and demanding better services that we see this kind of slippage. We ALL need to demand better. As our hospital provides less and less service, we are endangering the wellbeing of more than our physical health. We are endangering the very survival of our community. Jo-Anne Portman Ashcroft LETTERS from p. 5

gression long overdue. I hope that the band will recognize the quality of leadership that you now have and will take some steps forward, put differences aside and walk together

More drunk drivers than usual RCMP from p. 2

Late party June 17 at 9:30 am police received a report of an intoxicated youth sleeping in the Ashcroft pool park just off Government St. The 16 year old male from 16 Mile was grossly intoxicated and had to be examined by medical attendants before being turned over to his parents.

AIBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community report praised Hello Darcy and fellow Band Members: Recently I, along with everyone else, received a copy of the 2012 Community Report from the Ashcroft Indian Band. I want to take this opportunity to thank you and to commend you on the quality of the pictures and information contained in the report. I have lived here since 1971, and I believe that this report is the first and particularly the best hand the Band has ever extended to increase support and interest within the general public. The report itself is interesting and encouraging and I trust that it is only the first step in a pro-

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Three day suspension June 17 at 6 pm Traffic Services stopped a Saturn Ion on Hwy 97C near the brake check. The driver, a 27 year old Cache Creek male, blew a Warning on the roadside sobriety test. He was given a three day driving suspension and his vehicle was released to a sober driver.

Impaired charges June 19 at 10 pm police attended a single motor vehicle accident on Hwy 97C near the Bar M Ranch after a 35 year old woman from Rose Prairie lost control of her northbound 1993 Honda Civic. She claimed to be distracted by her Ipod but she was given a roadside so-

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012 The Journal

CiB continues work on Heritage Park Together with the murals and other historical items, Heritage Place Park is the location of numerous storyboards that provide small vignettes of our local history. The park is a lovely spot to take visitors for a stroll, a picnic or music around the gazebo. Ashcroft is once again registered in the National Communities in Bloom competition. The judges will arrive in Ashcroft on July 14 and enjoy a well deserved rest before being introduced to local government officials and Community in Bloom members on July 15. They will spend a full day judging on July 16 and will leave Saturday June 30th, Ashcroft Pool Picnic Area, 561 Elm St. 10 am for their next judging (alongside event: Eagle Motorplex 25th Anniversary Bash) Friday July 13th, Merritt Spirit Square, corner of Voght St and Ganite Ave. 10 am assignment on July (alongside event: Great Canadian Bike Rally) 17. Saturday July 21st, Lillooet, farmers market on Main St. 10 am (alongside event: Apricot Festival) Our village is Saturday August 4th, Logan Lake Meadow Creek Golf Course, Meadow Creek Rd. 10 am known for it’s tidy (alongside event: Logan Lake Days, Sunday August 5th) streets and yards so Sunday August 26th, Clinton Reg Conn Centennial Park, Smith St. 10 am we are confi dent that Friday August 31st, Lytton Caboose Park, 400 Fraser St. 2 pm (alongside event: Lytton River Festival) both property owners and business owners will take a little extra time to spiff things up in readiness for judging day. Thank you to all the business owners who are taking such good care of the flowers in the barrels as they add such a nice splash of color to our streets. Andrea Walker

Memorial picnic tables and benches located in Heritage Place Park were the focus of Ashcroft’s Community in Bloom aid this year as many of the plaques had either gone missing or were damaged. New plaques have been made and are in the process of being installed by Village workers. Three new storyboards have also been added this year. A new storyboard is

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now located at the site of the Japanese Garden and mural in Heritage Place Park while two storyboards were installed at the site of the historic firehall. Here, one storyboard tells the history of the Grad signs located on the hill at the end of the bridge, while the other storyboard relates interesting information on the ospreys who frequently fly and nest along the Thompson River.

The Ashcroft Communities in Bloom ﬂoat in this year’s Rodeo Parade

Elementary students from Cache Creek and Lytton at the Cache Creek driving range to practise lessons learned from David Ogilvie.

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Young golfers David Ogilvie has been teaching Grade 4 and 7 students at Cache Creek Elementary and Lytton Elementary both the skills and the etiquette of the game of Golf. On June 19 David (assisted by Gordon and Sonja Matthews) took students to the driving range in Cache Creek for some “real”practice. A big thanks to Santo Talarico for donating the time and space on his driving range, located on Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek at Backvalley Rd.