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a speeding ticket and charged with driving while prohibited. His 1992 Dodge
Ashcroft man was transported to Ashcroft hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The second man, also intoxicated, was located inside the bar. The 19 year old Merritt man was arrested for assault and held overnight in cells. There were no charges laid.
Dec. 4 police received Wendy Coomber a call from a Cache Creek woman saying she had found the gas cans that had pickup was impounded. Grow Op equipment been stolen from her property. They and Dec. 9 a 1997 Honda Accord was other emptied gas cans were dumped at Parked cars broken into Dec. 7-8 overnight, police received stopped at a roadcheck conducted by the end of Lopez Creek Rd., off Stage Rd. Residences in the Woodburn Court five complaints of thefts from unlocked Traffic Services officers on Hwy 97 area were hit by a rash of gas can thefts vehicles parked at residences in the north of Cache Creek. The officer deWoodburn subdivision of Cache Creek. tected an odour of marijuana in the in the later part of November. Minor items were taken, including vehicle and it was searched. The officer change and GPS units. Police would found an industrial type of fan, contamTires stolen Dec. 4 police received a report of a like to take this opportunity to remind inated with marijuana residue and plant theft from a residence on the Ashcroft owners to lock their vehicles overnight material. The fan was seized and the 51 Reserve. A 25 year old woman told po- and at other times when they aren’t in year old Monte Lake man is now under investigation for involvement in a marilice that four tires on rims were taken attendance. juana grow-op. out of her carport. They were located in somebody else’s yard and returned to Driver gets a warning Dec. 8 at 7 pm a Traftheir owner. There was no indication of fic Services officer stopped a who was responsible for the theft. vehicle for suspected impairment in Cache Creek. The Dog tracks owner Dec. 4 in the evening, police re- driver, a 55 year old Burnaby ceived a dog complaint from the De- man, blew a Warning on the sert Inn in Cache Creek. The manager roadside sobriety test. He was On Dec. 9 at approximately 6:59 p.m., memreported that the dog had been left in given a 24 hour driving sus- bers of the Southeast District RCMP Traffic the owner’s room when the owner went pension and his 2008 Ford Services and the Clearwater RCMP responded out. The manager opened the room F150 was impounded. to a report of a single vehicle crash, located on once police had arrived. The dog ran Hwy 5, at ‘Wolf’s Corner’ approximately 17 out of the room, out of the motel, and Wouldn’t leave km south of Clearwater. Dec. 9 police were called across the highway to the Oasis Pub Upon the arrival of the police at the scene, where the owner was in attendance. to Ashcroft’s River Inn for an members ascertained that a northbound vehicle There was some damage in the room unruly patron who was refus- had lost control on snow packed and icy roads, done by the dog. The owner offered to ing to leave the bar. The 60 causing it to leave the travel portion of the highyear old Cache Creek man was way and go down a 30 meter embankment into pay for it. located in the lobby by police, the North Thompson River. There was a debris still unruly. He was arrested field and it appeared that a tree had been struck Prohibited driver caught Dec. 6 at 2 pm police stopped a for being drunk in a public at one point. Some personal items were located pickup truck travelling at 127 kph in the place and lodged in cells over- at the scene by RCMP. Attempts were made to 100 zone on Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek night. locate the vehicle, which was completely subnear the mushroom plant. The driver, a merged under water. 39 year old Ashcroft man, was given Hospital treatment Unfortunately, due to the time of night and Dec. 9 at 2 am police were dark lighting conditions, initial attempts to localled to a fight in progress cate the vehicle were not successful. The invesat the River Inn. Police locat- tigation and search for the vehicle resumed at Crime Stoppers ed one of the men in the park- daybreak, the following day. Search and Resing lot. The very intoxicated cue, RCMP Air Services, RCMP Dive Team, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and unco-operative 27 year old along with local RCMP members are continuing their search along the river. A Southeast District RCMP Collision Reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation. The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team located the vehicle and driver, Skye Buck, the following day, but his wife Courtney Buck, is still CASH: missing stated Cst. Lesley Smith, North DisAllows us to buy at a preferred price and stock up on trict Media Relations Officer Search efforts will essentials continue throughout the day along the North Thompson River, however, the search process FOOD DONATIONS: has been challenging due to winter weather Always appreciated, NON Perishables Please conditions . ITEMS MOST NEEDED: Their families have been notified and are beSTAPLES: Sugar, Flour, Canned Milk, Dry Milk Powder. ing assisted by the RCMP Victim Services. The BREAKFAST ITEMS: Cereal Hot or Cold, Pancake Mix, Canned or deceased are Skye Tavis Buck, who would have Boxed Juices, Canned Fruit. turned 31 the next day, and his wife, 30 year old LUNCH & DINNER ITEMS: Peanut Butter, Jams, Canned Stew, Courtney Elizabeth Buck. Canned Chilli, Canned Spaghetti, Canned Spaghetti Sauces, Both were local Clearwater school teachPackaged Rice, Packaged Potatoes, Canned Vegetables, Canned ers, prominent and well known members of the Meat, Canned Fish, Canned Seafood. Clearwater community. Grievance Counselors FOOD DONATION DROP OFF POINTS: and Victim Services have been brought in to asASHCROFT: sist with staff and students with the Clearwater E. 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Provincial transit goal not being met by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s ambitious goal to double transit ridership by 2020 is not going to be met at the current rate of growth, Auditor General John Doyle reported Thursday. Doyle’s audit of BC Transit’s efforts to meet that goal found that since it was set in 2008, ridership increased by 6.9 million by last spring, the latest annual total available. The original target was 9.4 million by that time, and the gap is expected to grow further by 2014-15. The provincial transit plan was unveiled early in 2008 by former premier Gordon Campbell and then-transportation minister Kevin Falcon. Its $14 billion price tag included federal and municipal investment, with SkyTrain and other urban light rail accounting for $10 billion. It included the Canada line, the Evergreen extension to Coquitlam and another SkyTrain extension to the University of B.C. Rapid bus systems for Kelowna and Victoria were the only parts of the plan outside the Lower Mainland. The audit identified a lack of clear targets and collaboration between BC Transit and the B.C. transportation ministry, and recommended that the targets and timelines be reviewed. The audit was underway when the province did its own review of BC Transit’s rocky relationship with local governments. Transportation Minister Mary Polak announced in September that local communities will be asked to nominate directors for the BC Transit board, and the province would make it easier to amalgamate a patchwork of local transit systems into regional authorities like the one that serves Greater Victoria. The B.C. government pays 47 per cent of costs for BC Transit service in partnership with 58 local governments in B.C.
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The Toys for Joys program was back again this year at Chris’ Under the Bridge as community groups came together to collect Christmas toys for children. The sea cadets were a big help again this year. (LR): NCdt Gerry Sask, PO1 Shaun McKenna (in the elf costume), CV Brenda Cahoon, MS Cody Lambert, OS Andrew Smith, Lt(N) Darrin Curran, Seated with Santa is Meghan Murray and Jessie Leblanc. Seated in front of Santa is LS Jericho Hewitt, Amy Hewitt (in the elf costume) and OS Kate Curran.
Courts get help by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government is appointing nine new provincial court justices and launching a pilot project to reduce the wait time for hearing child protection cases. Two judges will be assigned to work with Chief Judge Thomas Crabtree on the child protection case management project this spring, and a second pilot program to reduce criminal court waiting times. Two of the new judges will be assigned to Surrey, the busiest provincial court in the province. One each will go to Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Kamloops-Okanagan and the Northeast district. The changes are based on a review of B.C. court delays by lawyer Geoffrey Cowper, who called for a system to enforce timely hearings of evidence, to overcome a “culture of delay” and a tendency of defence lawyers to seek delays that weaken the prosecution case. Attorney General Shirley Bond said the extra judges bring the B.C. total to 132 full-timeequivalent, with each judge and support staff costing $1.6 million a year. “The addition of nine new judges and the backlog reduction projects – and specifically the assignment of judicial resources to those projects – sign a shared understanding by all parties that changes need to be made to improve the justice system,” Bond said.
The joyful sounds of Christmas
Music teacher Carmen Ranta (right) brought some of her students to the Long Term Care facility for a Christmas music recital last weekend. Back: Bonnie Chen, Elizabeth Ranta and Mary Kim. Front: Brianna Grimshire Angele Morgan, Cheyenne Wiens, Isabel and Emmet Moody and teacher Carmen Ranta at the Extended Care Home in Ashcroft last Sunday where they performed several songs on piano and recorder.
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VICTORIA – las Channel to the On Friday, as the Haisla for an LNG federal government project planned by was giving the green Shell, PetroChina light to a Malayand Korea Gas. And sian investment of Sterritt said he startTom Fletcher billions more into ed getting signals tfletcher@blackpress.ca northern B.C.’s lifrom Victoria that quefied natural gas the industry doesn’t megaproject, Coastwant to buy power al First Nations from outside produchiefs held their cers to drive LNG quarterly board meeting in Vancouver. cooling and compression. Instead they These are now the most powerful abwanted to power it directly with gas, using original leaders in North America, bankequipment called “mechanical drives” rathrolled by U.S. environmental groups and er than electrical drives. their wealthy charity foundation backers as In a letter to Haisla members explaining guardians of the Great Bear Rainforest. why he quit the Coastal First Nations, Ross A major topic was the Haisla Nation, the said he was insulted by Sterritt’s comments Kitimat partner that abruptly quit its volthat the Haisla were choosing “the dirtiest untary association with the Haida, Gitga’at way possible” to ship LNG. Ross noted that and other communities over its plans to de- emissions would be about the same if gas is velop LNG exports. burned in the LNG plant or in a power plant This discord comes at a bad time. Prenearby. mier Christy Clark has bet heavily on LNG, That’s true, but Sterritt points out a not just for her government’s future, but the critical difference. If LNG producers are industrial and economic direction of the allowed to use single-purpose mechanicA TOWER OF DELIGHT filled with tiny cupcakes province for decades to come. al drives, no renewable energy can ever be Initial press reports were misleading. added. And as more LNG producers rush One had it that Haisla Chief Councillor into B.C., reserves that would have lasted Ellis Ross, the B.C. government’s key ally 75 to 100 years could be depleted in 30. on LNG, was “buddying up” with the HarpAnd when the gas is gone? er government on the Enbridge oil pipeline “These big, hulking plants that are going or a bench to sit on in town or atproposed to go to Kitimat, in the heart of to be in Kitimat are just going to be sitting tend almost any sports even, we Coastal First Nations territory. have likely helped out with grants. there, rotting,” Sterritt said. “It happens all Not so. Both Ross and Coastal First The reason I am writing this is over the world.” Nations executive director Art Sterthat I find it hard to believe that we B.C.’s clean energy plan envisions exhave such a hard time getting volritt confirmed to me that they remain soltending the BC Hydro grid, developing runDear Editor unteers to help in the store. Withidly against the Enbridge proposal. The of-river and wind farms such as the big offI would like to explain how disagreement is over how to power the pro- shore proposal off Haida Gwaii, and ultim- Second Time Around works. This out the volunteers there would be no store and we are always lookcessing of LNG, which the Haisla are pion- ately a future beyond oil and gas. is a non profit organization, run ing for good volunteers. Even if eering with provincial assistance. strictly by volunteers. No one gets you can only spare a few hours a Now, in their rush to develop LNG, paid! We rely on the generosity of Sterritt said the Haisla and the rest of the Clark and Energy Minister Rich Coleman week, it would be a great help to local donations to stock the store. us. We are open Wednesday and group were in agreement until a few weeks seem poised to abandon that strategy. The money raised is given to assist Friday from 9 - 3. ago. The plan was to follow Clark’s solemn local non profit groups with proI am sure that with all the vow to make B.C. LNG the “greenest” in jects. All the money raised stays in groups we have helped out, there Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and the world. our area. must be a few people that would columnist for Black Press and BCLocalAll parties acknowledge that some of I am sure that everyone in be willing to help out. news.com town has benefited by the store in B.C.’s shale gas will have to be burned to Valerie Martin tfletcher@blackpress.ca one way or another, if you go to a process and ship LNG to Asia. The initial Past President parade or rodeo, enjoy the flowers idea was that one or two natural gas-fired power plants would be built, eventually Letters to the editor backing up wind, small hydro and other reWe invite all Letters to the Editor on relevant or topical matters, but we reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, brevity, legality newable supplies. BC Hydro has 600 megaand taste. All Letters express only the opinions of the Author and should in no way be construed as being endorsed by The Journal. watts available from its dams, which would require new transmission capacity up to All Letters must be signed and bear the Author’s name, address and telephone number for reference purposes. No unsigned Letter will Kitimat to help run the first two LNG plants be printed. proposed in partnership with the Haisla. Email: editorial@accjournal.ca or Drop off: 130-4th Street, Ashcroft BC, V0K 1A0 or Fax to: 250-453-9625. Deadline for the following Then the play got bigger. The B.C. govissue is Friday 10 am ernment transferred Crown land on Doug-
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lar and seasonal pieces that will surely get you into the holiday spirit. From contemporary folk, traditional and Christmas standards to a medley from the Ma Ma’s and Pa Pa’s, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Christmas Kum Ba Ya, and many more. The Desert Bells Handbell Choir which is also under the direction of Carmen Ranta, will be performing a variety of lovely Christmas Carols. A special feature to celebrate the Season, will be a performance of ‘Hear The Bells of Christmas Ringing’ for SATB Choir, Handbell Choir and piano. This
The Sage Sound Singers and The Desert Bells Handbell Choir invite the surrounding Ashcroft/Cache Creek Community for another special evening presented by Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society. Don’t miss the Seasonal Choral Performance of the Season by our two local choirs on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at St Albans Hall (501 Brink St.) See CURRENT on p. 8 in Ashcroft. Doors open at 7 pm, with the Saturday evening concert beginning at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 1:30 pm for the 2 pm Matinee performance on Sunday. Come early for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and desserts. The evening will feature The Sage Sound SingWRAPS’ Santa Claus Parade float: Nadine Davenport, Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan and David ers and The Desert Dubois. Bells Handbell Choir, an 11-piece Bell Choir - plus, lots of surprises. Beautiful harmonies and sounds will Plus, the A Cache Creek fill the room as the night also enCache Creek Community courages you to join in on a ComBeautification Celebration munity Sing-Along to close out the Society will with ringing evening. Admission is by donation. also be recand singing in The Sage Sound Singers are a ognizing lothe Season Nadine 23-piece choral group, conducted cal residents The Cache Davenport by Carand companies Creek Beauticreativecurrent@ for their Winter men fication Socitelus.net Light displays. Ranta ety invites all Doors open at with acmembers of the 250-457-6237 7 pm with live companiCache Creek ment by community and surrounding areas for music starting from 7:15pm on, with the a good old fashioned Community Sing awards at 7:30 pm and the Desert Bells pianist CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS Dimiter Along and Concert on Thursday, Dec. Handbell choir performing at 8 pm. Garbage Pickup A concession will offer free hot bev- Terziev. 13 at the Cache Creek Community Hall Residential garbage pickup: Their erages and goodies. Event admission is (1270 Stage Rd). Tuesday, December 25th will be picked up on Thursday, December 27th Tuesday, January 1, 2013 will be picked up on Thursday, January 3rd This not to be missed seasonal event free, but the Handbell Choir will have a Musical Director, for all ages will feature live local Christ- donation jar out as they are trying to raise Commercial garbage pickup: money to purchase their own handbells. Michelle mas music including; Will be picked up as usual every Monday and Friday. The Desert Bells Handbell Choir, For more information, call (250) 457- Reid has Reminder: Please have your garbage on the curb by 8:00 am as usual. selected the recorder duo of Carmen Ranta and 9119. a mixture Wendy Coomber and a Community Sing Office Hours of popu- The office will be open Monday to Friday with regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bell Choir, Sage Sound Singers and Along.
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The members, wives and friends of Zarthan Masonic Lodge in Ashcroft held their annual Christmas Banquet at the Central Café on Dec. 8. he usual gift exchange was replaced by a donation of goods to the local South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Food Bank, thanks to our Jr. Warden, John Douglas who arranged the event. Members exceeded their usual gift limit as they embraced this latest expression of sharing. (Upper Right photo): L-R Deanna Lowe, Dorothy Pears and Bev. Campbell.
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Visitors to Clinton on Saturday, Dec. 8 may be forgiven for questioning where they were. It isn’t every day that you see Mr. and Mrs. St. Nicolas wandering the streets of Clinton. As part of the Victorian Christmas Celebration, St. Nick himself (AKA Jon White) and Mrs. St. Nick (Alice Crosson) dropped in to several Clinton businesses on Saturday morning to visit with owners and shoppers alike. The First Annual Victorian Celebration was a great success. I can’t speak for the other retail owners but I know the Merchant Madness Sale was a success in my shop (thanks to my son, Mark who took over while I went out and about taking photos, etc.). I dropped into the museum where Lynn Shook and here daughter, Michelle proudly displayed the decorations they had
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made for the Christmas tree. Then I met up with the St. Nicks at the Gallery Mallet. Then it was off to the south end of Clinton and to the Legion basement for a quick bowl of soup for lunch. I dropped in to see the newest retail business in town, ‘The RopenRhinestone’ operated by Tanya Zimmerlee. She describes her business as “western wear with bling!” She has a great selection of shirts, jeans, purses, belts and jewellery in the building beside the Credit Union. There were only a few kids out for the ‘Skate with Santa’ (AKA Roland Higginbottom). Those who did attend enjoyed their time with the Old
Man. The Seniors Association Christmas Tea was well attended with patrons enjoying dainty sandwiches, shortbread and scones. The ladies were dressed in traditional Victorian maid costumes to serve the treats. A large crowd was on hand for the lighting of the official Village tree on the lawn of the Municipal Building. Mayor Jim Rivett did the honours, lighting the tree to cheers exactly at 5:30 p.m. Then it was off to the Memorial Hall for the annual Bethel Pentecostal Church Community Banquet. The meal was terrific (as usual) with turkey, ham, and all the trimmings. Then the
church singers entertained with traditional Christmas songs. Pastor Nick Astle left attendees with a comforting message of the season. The Legion Children’s’ Christmas Party was held on Sunday, Dec. 9 with 42 children under the age of 12 signed up. Unfortunately I was unable to attend but I hear it was a fun time for all the little ones.
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Since this is my last column of the year I will take this opportunity to thank those who help keep me informed and to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Friday, Dec. 14 is the final day of work for Marcia Begin, RN who has managed the Clinton Regional Health and Wellness Centre in Clinton for over 10 years. Although Marcia is retiring she assures us that she will still be an active resident of Clinton. Friends gathered on Monday, Dec. 10 for a Retirement Tea in Marcia’s honour. Meghan Nairn has been hired to fill the position in the Health Centre. She orientated with Marcia in December, will be working casual in January and then start full time in February. Please take the time to welcome her to Clinton.
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A safe holiday is a happy holiday Make safety a priority this holiday season with these simple tips: • Never kick or hit your meter if ice builds up. Call us for assistance at 1-888-224-2710.
The Village of Clinton Office will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2.
• After a snowfall, brush snow away from your meters by hand and clear a path for the safety of our meter readers.
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• Around your fireplace, consider using a hearth safety gate to help protect small children from the heated glass.
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As your MLA in Fraser-Nicola and on behalf of my family and staff, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; and, please remember to drive safely.
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Gordon Duncan
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Gordon Duncan on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Born in Vancouver, October 17, 1947, he moved with his young family to the Ashcroft area in 1975 where he remained the rest of his life. He spent most of his working career in the mining industry including Bethlehem and Highland Valley Copper. He ventured into many enterprises that allowed him to explore his love of computers. While being self employed at Ashcroft Printing and later working at Junction Shell in Cache Creek, he met many wonderful people and made lasting friendships. During his last working days he returned to mining for Pelly Construction. He dedicated much of his time to the Ashcroft Seventhday Adventist Church that he loved. He was quick to help anyone who had a problem and did so willingly. He always had an open ear for anybody who wanted to talk. Gord is resting in the Lord after a short battle with cancer and is survived by Trudy, his loving wife of 40 years, sister Sylvia (Jerry), children Suzi (Art), Gordy (Elaine), and his grandchildren Tyler, Terry and Noah, that he loved and enjoyed every minute he was with them. All these people were the twinkle in his eye. A celebration of Gord’s life will be held at the Ashcroft Community Hall, Sunday December 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ashcroft Branch of the Red Cross and Ashcroft Palliative Care.
COMING EVENTS Dec. 13: Cache Creek Winter Lights Appreciation and Singalong in the Community Hall. Doors open at 7 pm. Includes a performance by the Handbell Choir. Hot beverages and snacks available. Free admission. Dec. 14: Zion UCW Church Family Christmas Party; 5:30 pm. Potluck supper and program. Dec. 14: Annual Turkey Bingo at the Spences Bridge Community Hall (Hwy. 8) on Fri. Dec. 14. Doors open at 5:30 pm; early bird starts at 6:00 pm. Dec. 15: Minor Hockey at the Drylands Arena in Ashcroft - Atoms vs. Lillooet 12:30-2 pm; Bantams vs. Lillooet 4-5:30 pm; and Peewee Girls vs. Lillooet 5:45-7:15 pm. Dec. 16: Ashcroft Curling Club annual “Turkey Fun Spiel”, 10 am - 4 pm. Entry fee; everyone welcome. Please bring at least one nonperishable food item for the local Christmas Food Hamper. Potluck luncheon. Sign up sheet at the Curling Rink, or call Barb Hodder 250-453-9286. Dec. 16: Seasonal Choral Performance with the Sage Sound Singers and The Desert Bells Handbell Choir at 7 pm in St. Alban’s Church in Ashcroft. Matinee performance at 2 pm on Sunday, Dec. 17. Admission is by donation. Dec. 16: CP Holiday Train rolls into Ashcroft with Brothers Dube, Miss Emily and Doc Walker at 8:30 pm, the tracks next to Fields. Come out to see the lights, hear the music and bring a donation for the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society’s food bank. Dec. 17: Skate With Santa at the Drylands Arena in Ashcroft. Free public skating fro 5-7 pm. Dec. 19: Annual Christmas Bird Count. Meet at the Central Cafe between 8-8:30 am and dress prepared for a full day of counting birds. Call Wendy at The Journal, 453-2261, for more information. Dec. 20: Ashcroft Elementary School Christmas Concert - 1 pm and 6 pm at the school. Dec. 21: Community Carol Sing at the Sage Hills Evangelical Free Church (1244 Mesa Vista Rd.). Begins at 7 pm. Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at the Sage Hills Evangelical Church (1244 Mesa Vista Rd.) at 7 pm.
Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., DEC. 14th • 6:30 - 8:00 pm Beef on a Bun • $9.00/plate Visitors Welcome
MEAT DRAW Every Saturday ~ 3:00 pm
* Legion Crib Tournament last Sunday of the month - Open 10 am starts 11 am sharp - 12 games * Free Pool Daily Euchre, first & third Sunday of every month 1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome Contract Bridge, beginners welcome Every Tuesday 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Ashcroft Legion General Meeting 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meeting July and August) Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday • 12 pm - 4 pm Thursday - Friday • 12 pm - 11 pm Saturday • 12 pm - 8 pm Sunday • 12 pm - 6 pm
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CP Holiday Train arrives this Sunday night piece will only be performed at the concert Dec. 15 and 16 with Sage Sound Singers. The Bell Choir has 11 ringers who ring three and a half octaves of bells. They are an intergenerational handbell choir, with members from age 9 to senior, and practice weekly through the fall and spring at Cache Creek Elementary School. Bring the whole Family for a festive traditional Community gathering - sure to get you into the holiday season! Free Desserts, Coffee & Tea during intermission. Happy Holidays! For more info call (250) 453-9100. CURRENT from p. 5
Holiday Train this week with Doc Walker!
Canadian Pacific’s food bank fundraiser rolls into Ashcroft at 8 pm on Dec. 16. This year the many train lights and stage lighting will bring us their full cheer as the train arrives in the evening this year in Ashcroft. So get decked out in your red & white and come on down to this fun community event! For the 14th year, two specially decorated freight trains will launch their unique journeys across six Canadian provinces and eight U.S. states. The CP Holiday Train’s goal is to throw the focus on the important job of local food banks, and to support local leaders in fighting hunger in their neighbourhoods. About 140 cities and towns on both sides of the
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border will be able to join the Holiday Train spirit and magic, with all food and money raised at each stop staying in that community for local distribution. Headlining the musical spirit of the season from a specially designed stage on the Canadian Holiday Train is Doc Walker and Miss Emily.Doc Walker is a Juno Award winning country trio from Portage La Prairie, Man. The band is hopping onto the train in Whitemouth, Man., for the western end of the tour. Making the entire crossCanada trip is Kingston, Ont., singer Miss Emily. She is a truly gifted singer and her voice is rich and soulful. She has been compared to Adele and has performed with The Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts and The Trews.
The Ashcroft and District Chamber of Commerce wants to thank all those who made the 2012 Santa Madness Parade a success. We want to especially thank Judy Stuart, Teri Van Allen and Willow Anderson for their coordination of the event - all the Ashcroft Businesses for the Santa Madness events at their stores - the businesses, organizations and community groups who had entries in this year’s parade - Ashcroft Irly for the hot dogs and hot chocolate. The following is a list of those who participated. (We apologize in advance for any we have failed to include everyone.) RCMP • Ashcroft Rodeo and Parade Association (1st Place) People’s Drug Mart (2nd place) • Minor Hockey Association (3rd place) BC Ambulance Services • Akimbo Dance Studio Avenger Cadet Corp - colour party and members Sage and Sands Pony Club • Interior Savings Credit Union Village of Ashcroft • Ashcroft Employment Centre Ashcroft and District Lion’s Club • Ashcroft Irly Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department • Desert Hills Ranch Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society St. Alban’s Anglican Church Santa and Mrs. Claus – elves and helpers We especially want to thank all those who attended - it was great to see so many families and children enjoying an evening in town together. We also want to thank the Ashcroft Village Works crew for the barriers. The Royal Canadian Legion branch 113 for donating the prizes. Arrow Transportation Services for again sponsoring our Santa Float and Bar M Ranch for the trailer for the Santa Float.
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Music makes a great gift
The last two remaining Desert Concert are in the New year which may make a perfect gift for family or friends. Coming in March on Friday, March 22 is a man and wife duo with some old-time sweet harmony: Pharis & Jason Romero reside in Horsefly, BC, where Jason makes his own guitars and banjos. You can expect some
beautiful, striking duet singing with acoustic and National guitar and banjo on originals and well-loved songs from others. For the final show of the Season, on Apr. 27, you can look forward to Vancouverbased sextet, Company B Jazz Band. They are a vintage vocal harmony swing band in the style of the Andrews and Boswell Sisters plus other renditions of classics from the 1920s through 1950s. Loaded with personality, the harmonies of the female vocal trio are wellcomplemented by an instrumental trio of clarinet/sax, guitar, and upright bass. These concerts are held in the comfortable and relaxed venue of the St. Albans Hall (510 Brink St.) You can purchase them ahead of time at the following Ashcroft businesses: The Ashcroft Bakery, Natures Gifts or The Ashcroft Liquor Store or give Nadine or Andrea a call at (250) 453-9100.
Jam Night at the Log Cabin in Spences Bridge
Get yourself down to Spences Bridge where the Log Cabin Pub hosts a Jam Night. You never know what you’re going to find at our jam sessions on Wednesday nights, says Lori and John. Check out a great array of armature and professionals every Wednesday night from 8 pm on. There’s a full drum set always waiting for a drummer, next to the Hammond organ (also waiting). There’s a PA system, too! Bring your music maker and help fill the room with harmony or just sit and take in the tunes. For more info call (250) 458-2215
Mercer, Gary Wayne Gary Passed away November 12, 2012, at age 68, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary lived his life to the fullest. He had a passion for his Harleys, and lived to ride. His priorities were: his Harleys, his Shadow motorcycle club, and fly fishing. He deeply regretted that he could no longer ride, and was pleased that his prized “bike” was with a member of the “Club”. He will be missed by his many friends and his family: his mother, Lillian, and father, Allan. Sisters: Rosalie, Carolynn, Lori (Gordie) and his many nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Gary’s life (as he wished), will be held in Cache Creek community hall in the Spring, so his brothers can ride. Date: Saturday, May 18, 2012 at noon.
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OFFICE CLOSURE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION The Village Office will be closed from noon on Monday, December 24th, 2012 until 8:00 am Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013.
Christmas comes once a year More scenes from the Santa Claus Parade in Ashcroft. The temperature was one of the more mild on records for the parade, and parade-watchers left the warm comfort of their cars to stand along Railway Ave. and enjoy the many floats that made up the parade. Mr. and Mrs. Claus were kept busy for over an hour as adults and children waited patiently for their turn to visit .
Barbara Lilian Rimmer
Rimmer- Barbara Lilian Rimmer (Nee Wilson) a late resident of Ashcroft passed away on Sunday December 2nd 2012 at the Ashcroft Health Site. Barbara is predeceased by her husband John William Rimmer August of 2000 and is survived by her loving family her half brother William Wilson Lowe and partner of Coldfield, England, her stepdaughter Jane (Jordi) Flaherty of Ashcroft, grandson Keiran and family of Surrey, granddaughter Sarah and family of Mission. A Graveside Service for Barb will be held on Tuesday December 11th 2012 at 11:00 am at the Ashcroft Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Memory of Barbara may be made to a charity of your choice. Thompson Valley Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
As Tuesday, December 25th is a statutory holiday for the public works department, Tuesday garbage collection will be moved to MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH. To ensure that you are not missed, please have your garbage to the curb by 8:00 am. As Tuesday, January 1st, 2013, is a statutory holiday for the public works department, Tuesday garbage collection will be moved to MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST. To ensure that you are not missed, please have your garbage to the curb by 8:00 am. Regular Tuesday collection resumes on January 8th, 2013. There are no changes required to the Friday collection route except to ensure that your garbage is at the curb by 8:00 am.
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The TNRD Building Inspector will be in Ashcroft on Tuesday, December 18th. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. Please call the TNRD office directly at 1-877-377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections. 2012 TAX & UTILITY PAYMENTS Payments on 2012 tax and utility accounts must be received in our office by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 to avoid 2012 penalties and interest. Payments received on or after January 3rd, 2013 will be applied against applicable penalties and interest charges. SORRY, POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS DATE OF PAYMENT. 2013 LICENCES 2013 Dog Licences and Commercial Vehicle decals will go on sale Thursday, January 3rd, 2013. They will not be sold on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. Business Licence renewal notices will be mailed out the first part of January. ARENA HOURS OF OPERATION The Drylands Arena will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 & 31st as well as January 1st, 2013. However we are pleased to offer free public skating on December 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30th & Jan 2, 3 & 4th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Regular arena scheduling resumes on Saturday, January 5th, 2013. Please call the arena at 250-453-9545 to confirm schedule. 2013 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Copies of the Village of Ashcroft Council meetings for 2013 are available at the Village office during regular office hours or can be viewed on our website at www.ashcroftbc. ca/council_meeting_schedule
Mayor Anderson, Council and Staff wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy holiday season!!
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Sage & Sand Pony Club
District Commissioner: Marcie Down sageandsandspc@hotmail.com
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club
Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547
Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348
Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341
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Please give our Resident Manager Geni Laurie a chance to impress you. 250-457-0433
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Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Phone: 250-457-9390
Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307
Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department
Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105
Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Contact Person: Fred Dewick
Phone 250-453-2415
Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391
Phone 250-453-2233
Phone 250-457-9967
South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0
Ashcroft & District Lions Club
Soccer Association
Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077
Contact: Sandi Harry
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.
Minor Hockey Association
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762
Contact: Lisa Tegart Phone 250-453-9881 Email: lisamteg@hotmail.com
The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp
Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944 Contact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461 Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661 email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom
Contact: Jack Jeyes
Phone 250-457-9366
Phone 250-453-2259
Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062
Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie
Phone 250-457-9122
Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050
Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122
Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net
Bridging to Literacy Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417
Ashcroft Hospice Program
Shirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050
Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100
The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564
SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415
Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)
Ashcroft Yoga Group
Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244
Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050
Desert Bells Handbell Choir
Second Time Around
Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781
Sage Sound Singers Adult Community Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676
Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Committee Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
Cache Creek Beautification Society
BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com
(and Farmers Market) Judy Davison 250-457-6693
ANSWERS: 1. Tulips 2. Back in five minutes 3. One Life to Live 4. First Thing in the Morning 5. Go Through the Motion 6. The Coast is Clear 7. Better safe than sorry 8. Wheel of Fortune 9. Hard times ahead
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 TheJournal
There’s no time like the present
Last week I turned 46 years old and my kids offered up a delicious home-cooked dinner followed by a sweet dose of unexpected reality. “I wish I was you,” my nine-year-old daughter said as we enjoyed our decadent dessert. “But I’m kind of glad that I’m not.” “Why are you glad that you’re not?” I asked. “Because your life is half over,” my 12-year-old son chimed in from across the table. “It kind of is, Mom,” Daisy agreed, nodding sympathetically. “No offence.” Sure. None taken. Eager to know more about her first statement, I asked
Daisy why she wished she were me. “Because you have an amazing life!” she replied. “And you look less old than you actually are,” Sam added, smiling. I was glad they thought I looked young for 46, but the fact remained that they thought I was old. Duh. Of course they did. I remember being my daughter’s age and thinking my mom was ancient too. She was 27 at the time. I explained to my children that I planned on living to be at least 100 and that I hadn’t reached the halfway mark quite yet. “But you’re close,” Sam teased. “So, no
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com wasting time, Mom.” And there it was, just the advice I needed to hear that day: no wasting time. Since the age of 17 I’ve spent many of my birthdays seriously reflecting on what I had yet to accomplish rather than simply enjoying them as a wonderful celebration of life. In that moment I realized that I had been doing it again
to some extent, and it was completely unnecessary. Serious reflection could wait. I didn’t think my children had any idea what was going on in the deep recesses of my brain, but I guess they’re more perceptive than I realize. What they might see in me could be similar to what I saw in my parents when I was young,
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and that is a person who works too hard for the future and doesn’t play enough in the present. Like most everyone I know, my life is full, my days are busy and my schedule is packed. I have ambitions and dreams that I’m working on constantly, but am I relishing the entire process or am I waiting to cross some magical finish line first? At times I feel like I’m loving every minute of it. There are times though, that I become lost in the chaos and life feels like one big chore rather than the magnificent gift that it is. I believe in dreaming big and going after
my goals with fearless optimism. I also believe it’s important to remember to live every day to the fullest, because, as we all know, there are no guarantees that our life will be long. Even though my plan is to live another 54 years or more, there’s a possibility I might not. So, if I die tomorrow, I hope to have enjoyed today and the only person than can make that hope a reality is me. Back when I was a brooding teenager my dad, the eternal optimist, taught me that happiness is a mindset. “You can choose to be happy or you can choose to be miserable,” he
said when I was in one of my darker moods. “Life will keep chugging along however you decide to feel.” I can’t say his words completely sunk in at the time, but as the years have passed, I’ve tried to live by that motto more and more. If I didn’t, I probably wouldn’t be able to recognize that my daughter was right: I do have an amazing life. I’m grateful that I have some incredible people in my world who remind me of that every day. Even on my birthday. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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