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Ashcroft parents skeptical of proposed school merger Parents and residents met in Ashcroft’s high school gym last week to get answers about the school board’s proposed amalgamation of the town’s only elementary school with the high school. Roughly 75 people, including about 20 staff and board members, gathered around tables to formulate questions and feedback for Gold Trail School District. Some parents were supportive of the amalgamation, hoping that the increase in numbers under one school roof would result in more elective class options such as the reopening of the shop class. Some parents wanted to ensure that the redesign to accommodate the elementary students was well-thought out for young minds and bodies. And some parents were just dead set against it, wondering why it had to be Ashcroft Elementary and not Cache Creek, and why more money hadn’t been spent on renovations to bring AES up to standard. Basketball and fitness coach Vicky Trill said her only concern would be the gym. “How are we going to have time for community groups?” she asked. On the other hand, she added, it would provide an “awesome opportunity” for the grade 7s and 8s to play on the same team. Principal Colleen Minnabarriet replied to a question about the Ashcroft K-12 design available at the meeting by saying that it was very much a draft design, and that if the board decided to pursue the amalgamation of schools, many meetings would be held to design the reconfigured school. She and other staff members stressed that the high school had plenty of room to house the high school students along with the elementary. One parent asked why they didn’t close Cache Creek Elemen-
tary as well and move them into the high school. “The board has indicated that they value having a school in every community,” Superintendent Teresa Down replied. Director of Facitlities, Mitch van Aller, said the Ministry gives each school district a set amount of funding every year for capital projects, under which renovations fall. He said the lump sum divided equally among all of the District’s schools amounts to about $87,000 per year, and it is never enough to keep up with the upgrades that are needed. AES needs over $5 million to successfully bring it up to standard, but the Ministry won’t approve it. Van Aller said they have more chance of getting extra dollars from the Ministry if they have one school full of children, rather than two schools that are operating at less than half full. Some parents wondered if the District’s rumoured $6 million surplus could be used to fix AES. Chief Financial Officer Lynda Minnabarriet said the District had only a $2.2 million surplus as of June, and much of it did go into renovations. She said upgrades across the District would cost approximately $50 million. “My concern as superintendent of this District is that if we continue down this path, with all the “poor” condition schools,” said Downs, “we will have to reduce student support in order to pay for the buildings.” The board of trustees is holding a special open meeting in Ashcroft on Nov. 20 to discuss and vote on the recommendation to close AES and restructure the high school as a K-12. If they decide to accept the recommendation, they will begin planning how the combined school will be put together.
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Oct. 29 at 1:25 pm police received a tip that an unlicensed driver was travelling south on Hwy 1 towards Cache Creek. The vehicle was located on Hwy 1 near the Semlin Ranch and the driver was found to be prohibited from driving. The 43 year old Lillooet man was charged with driving while prohibited and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Sun in his eyes
Oct. 29 at 5 pm police were called to a collision by the Tolko plant on Evans Rd. after a 25 year old Delta man struck the cement blockade to one side of the gate across the road. The man advised that the sun in his eyes blinded him. He was not injured and there was minor damage to the company truck he was driving.
A minor problem
Oct. 30 at 11 am police were notified that two different adults were buying liquor for a minor at the Oasis Liquor Store. One of the adults was located and identified as the father of the “minor” who was 19 years old, but was not carrying identification. Police determined that no offence had taken place.
Shots fired
Oct. 30 at 3 pm police were notified of shots being fired on the Ashcroft Reserve. The matter is still under investigation.
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Cows killed on Hwy 97
Oct. 31 at 3 am police received a complaint of cows on Hwy 97 north of the Bonaparte Reserve. At 8:20 am police received another complaint of a cow on the highway in the same area, standing in the southbound lane about 4 km from Cache Creek. The cow’s owner was contacted and retrieved his cow. Nov. 3 at 2:50 am five cows were killed on Hwy 97 when a southbound transport truck hit them. Three were killed immediately, two were put down because of their injuries. The driver of the truck, a 53 year old New Westminster man, was not injured. At 8:50 am, police received a complaint of more cows on the highway in the same area. They were gone by the time police arrived.
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Driver avoids collision
Oct. 31 at 7:30 am police were called to a single vehicle accident on Hwy 97C just south of the Hwy 1 turnoff where a Dodge Caravan swerved to miss a deer. The vehicle was sitting on the south shoulder of the highway with no visible damage. The driver, a 25 year old Cache Creek man, was not at the scene, but was not injured.
Family feud on the street
Oct. 31 at 1:30 pm police were called to settle a family dispute on the sidewalk outside Peoples Drug Mart in Ashcroft after a 30 year old man got into a loud argument with his mother, whom he said owed him money. His father arrived and told the son to leave, but the young man spit in his face and threatened him before walking away. All three are Clinton residents. Police contacted and spoke to the man, but the mother didn’t want to press any charges.
Signature stolen
Oct. 31 at 4 pm police received a complaint from a 31 year old Cache Creek man that his signature had been stolen and sold to a company to use. The man didn’t have any proof of its theft or use, but said it had been stolen by someone who owed him money.
Raining rocks on Hwy 1
Nov. 2 at 2 pm police received a complaint of rocks strewn across Hwy 1 near Walhachin. Interior Roads was notified and cleaned them up, including one 50-pound rock. No vehicles were damaged.
No seat belt, no drugs
Nov. 2 at 3:30 pm Traffic Services was conducting seat belt enforcement on Hwy 97 at Stage Rd. in Cache Creek when a driver was stopped for not wearing a seat belt. The officer observed a baggie on the floor containing a marijuana joint. The vehicle was searched and a small amount of marijuana was seized from the 24 year old Abbotsford man. He was issued a ticket for the seat belt violation.
Stolen truck recovered
Nov. 2 at 11:30 pm police checked
an empty black Dodge pickup parked on the side of Hwy 97 near Hwy 99. The truck had been stolen out of Pitt Meadows and the plates were stolen out of Ridge Meadows. The truck was not damaged. RCMP in the Lower Mainland were notified.
Broken nose ends fight
Nov. 3 at 1:30 am police were called to a fight outside the A&W in Cache Creek after a customer was refused service. The 19 year old man came into the restaurant, intoxicated and belligerant and was told to leave. A clerk followed him out of the store to make sure that he left, and they both got into a fight. Police located the man on the Skeetchestn Reserve later that night when he called for an ambulance to treat his broken nose.
Quick end to the day
Nov. 3 at noon police were called to remove an intoxicated patron who had passed out at his table in a Cache Creek restaurant. Police found the 50 year old Cache Creek man asleep and drooling. He was barely able to respond to their questions. He was arrested for being drunk in a public place and lodged in cells until sober.
Lamp post in the way
Nov. 3 at 6 pm police were called to a parking lot collision at the Cache Creek Husky after a 21 year old Armstrong man failed to see a lamp post behind him as he backed up his vehicle. He was no injured and the only damage was to the lamp post.
Fencing stolen
Nov. 4 the Bonaparte Indian Band called to report that 200 feet of chain link fence and approximately 10 fence posts had been stolen from their property next to the gravel pit on Hwy 99. The fence had surrounded an old rodeo arena, and it is not known exactly when it went missing because the fencing visible from the highway was still intact.
Nap time
Nov. 5 at 12:15 am police received a report of a green truck pulling a horse trailer, doing 40 kph in the 100 kph zone and weaving all over the highway. The truck was located pulled over on Hwy 97 just south of Hwy 99. The driver, an 82 year old Vernon man, said he was tired and needed a nap.
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Amazing Race results all relative The Ashcroft Elementary P.A.C hosted “The Amazing Race - Families in Nature” event on Oct. 26. Sixteen teams of two travelled on foot all over Ashcroft completing challenges at various Pit Stops. Teams had to: - lead a goat through an obstacle course at Desert Hills; eat oysters and Hushum at Joan Henderson’s; know their bike safety at the RCMP station; learn to line dance with Shirlee Johnson; stack lumber at Irly; know their town history at the Museum; find a gold flake by gold panning in the River with Alf Trill; find three items worth $20-$25 (taxes included) at People Drug Mart; decorate a cupcake just like the sample at the Bakery; and don fireman gear, roll out hose and spray down a target at the Firehall. Once teams completed all of their challenges, they raced back to the school where they enjoyed water, snacks and prizes. Teams were made up of groups of two friends, a parent and a child, brothers, and grandparent/grandchild. Congratulations to “Brains and Braun” who finished first and to the team who took second (by just 30 seconds), “Country Girls.” Honourable mention to the first parent/child team, “Beyond Hope” who placed third. Thank you to all the volunteers and businesses who made this event truly amazing and to all the participants who had fun! See you again next year! Vicky Trill
Above: Left to right: Haley Schroeder, Joyce Ford and Ashcroft volunteer firefighter, Captain Steve Anderson at one of the stations in Ashcroft’s The Amazing Race - Families in Nature.
(l-r) Barb Woodburn (sheep leader), Mackenzie Woodburn, Kayla Schroeder, Ali Spooner, Ashly Schroeder, Leeza Schroeder, Haley Schroeder, Brenna Kellington, Kalin Kellington, and Monty Kinvig (4H leader).
Local 4-H members finish season at Winter Fair We had a busy summer getting our animals ready for the annual Provincial Winter Fair (PWF), the highlight of every 4H club! At the end of September we loaded our stock and camper trailers and headed up to Barriere for a fun filled, busy week. Our club did well! Ali Spooner came in 3rd in showmanship, 2nd with her ewe and 1st in open. Mackenzie Woodburn got 2nd with her market lamb, 5th in showmanship and her ewe, 3rd with a carcass and 1st for grand champion ewe with lamb at foot.
Brenna Kellington with her steer came in 6th in weight class, 1st in showmanship and 8th in championship. Leeza Schroeder placed 3rd with her market lamb, 7th in showmanship and 6th with her steer. Haley Schroeder came in 3rd in market lamb, 4th in showmanship and 4th with her steer. Kayla Schroeder with her lamb placed 2nd in weight class, 3rd in showmanship and 5th in championship. Ashly Schroeder with her ewe lamb came in 2nd in showmanship and 2nd in weight class.
The last day of the fair was the big auction. Many buyers came out to support 4H and buy some great looking animals. For those of us who sold a sheep and/or steer, it was a bit of a sad day. But with money in our pockets, we are ready to buy another animal for next year. And remember, “if you eat, you support agriculture.” We want to thank our buyers and hope to find local buyers for next year. Also a big “Thank You” to Second Time Around for their generous donation. Ashly Schroeder
Lytton artist receives Lifetime Achievement from BC Foundation
Mandy Brown, a Nlaka’pamux artist from Lytton, will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the BC Achievement Foundation for her profound contribution to their First Nations’ culture. Premier Christy Clark and BC Achievement Foundation Chair Keith Mitchell announced the recipients of the 2013 BC Creative Achievement Award for First Nations Art earlier this week. Mandy Brown has kept alive the coil basketry tradition of her Nlaka’pamux people that dates back centuries. She has taught women in her community to make both baskets and moccasins and passed on the traditions to generations of young people. Her work is featured in the First Peoples Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa and the Museum of Anthropology. Mandy has contributed to her community as a social worker, member of the band council, and a trustee of the school board. The Annual BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations’ Art celebrate artistic excellence in traditional, contemporary or media art. The 2013 recipients chosen by the jury are: Dale Campbell from Prince Rupert; Marlene Liddle from Old Masset Village; Joe Martin from Tofino; Ken McNeil from Terrace; and Sammy Robinson from Kitamaat Village. “The Foundation is honoured to recognize these artists,” said Mitchell. “They join 37 First Nations’ artists that the Foundation has had the privilege of recognizing over the past seven years. We thank Michael Audain and Polygon for their tremendous support of the BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations’ Art.” The BC Achievement Foundation is an independent foundation established and endowed by the Province of B.C. in 2003. Submitted
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Their sacrifice must not be in vain As I look around at the faces gathered at the Cenotaph each year on Nov. 11, I observe a sea of solemn faces on both the adults and children who are present. Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion for many reasons, one being that it is a time of reflection. We all think about the veterans who fought for Canada, and of those who died. We silently thank them, but do we honour the legacy they fought for and left us? They fought for Canada and if they didn’t volunteer, they went willingly to do their duty. And although they may not have gone to war with the intention of dying in battle, to defend their country - and tbeir families - was a cause worth dying for. There aren’t too many causes worth dying for. And what did they die for? Perhaps for reasons we could not begin to fathom. But the most apparent legacy of their sacrifice was what we call “our way of life.” And regardless of what you consider to be “our way of life,” it is based upon the foundation of our form of government, which we call democracy. And by democracy, I am referring to the collection of people from among ourselves whom we elect to speak for us in a central meeting place, such as a legislature or a house of parliament. Forget for a moment about all the complaints you have about our system of government or individual members of it and just look at the overall picture. It provides structure so that we can live peacefully. We don’t have to fight for our daily bread. We can expect our police and our military to protect our basic rights. This is what they died for. And how are you honouring their legacy? Are you upholding “our way of life” by participating in every election? If you see flaws in the government, are you working to fix them? Will you fight to make sure that everyone’s rights in Canada are upheld equally? Be thankful that our veterans fought to protect Canada and uphold our values and our way of life, and be active in maintaining it. Otherwise, we toss away their sacrifice.
WOVEN METAL THREADS from a thrown away piece of screening. VICTORIA – I got my influenza shot this week, paid for out of pocket since I don’t qualify for any of the higher-risk groups provided with free immunization. A reminder to take this simple health precaution came in October when a labour arbitrator ruled that it is a reasonable employment requirement for health care workers to either get the current immunization or mask up in patient care areas. Quiet advocacy by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has paid off. Staff, doctors, outside contractors and visitors will have to put patients first. Health care unions pressed a grievance on behalf of members who insist they have a right to refuse immunization and increase exposure to patients. They have apparently run up the white flag. “We will be telling our members to comply with the new policy, or risk being fired,” said an overly dramatic Val Avery, president of the Health Sciences Association. HSA lawyers led the grievance, supported by the Hospital Employees’ Union and the B.C. Nurses’ Union. Avery said the union will continue to urge its members to take advantage of on-site flu shot clinics. That’s right, like most provincial employees, they all get immunization that is not only free but administered at work. Kendall announced the regulation last year, after finding that 40 per cent of employees in long-term care were
is a real and serious patient safety issue and the policy is a helpful program to reduce patient risk.” The B.C. Centre for Disease Control calculates that if all health care workers would get immunized, the risk to patients would be Tom Fletcher reduced nearly 50 per cent. The tfletcher@blackpress.ca Ministry of Health warns: “you can spread influenza for 24 hours before you have any symptoms.” What would cause educated health care workers to defy comnot getting the current influenza vacmon sense? A hint is provided by cine, and the rate of immunization was professional union promoter and publideclining. cist Bill Tieleman, who railed about the Their objections make no sense. decision on his blog. Aside from the self-serving “rights” This regulation is inspired by big argument, they complain that the anbad U.S. health care corporations that nual flu vaccine isn’t effective enough. would rather impose immunization The formula is developed by interthan pay for sick days, Tieleman asnational effort to track the dominserts. Ah, so an infected health care ant strains that emerge as winter rolls employee should wander the wards around the world. Kendall says a poor until symptoms emerge, and then go match results in about 40 per cent imhome for a few days of paid rest. What munity, and a good match reaches 90 a perfectly stupid idea! per cent. At the risk of stating the obLast week BCNU president Devious, he notes that even 40 per cent is bra McPherson was warning about better than nothing. “chaos” at the new Surrey Memorial After two weeks of expert testiemergency ward, her latest of a career mony, arbitrator Robert Diebolt, a reof media protests. The big new facility tired UBC law professor, wrote as folis already overflowing, and more beds lows: and more staff are needed, stat! “It is indisputable that influenza can Perhaps if better preventive measbe a serious, even fatal, disease. Imures were taken by nurses, doctors and munization also indisputably provides other staff, this chronic “chaos” would a measure of protection to health care be reduced and these unions would workers and I have found that their im- have more credibility. munization reduces influenza transmission to patients. Tom Fletcher is legislature repor“I have also concluded that there ter and columnist for Black Press.
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Enjoy some winter Blues Miss Quincy & the Showdown ready to rock!
Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents another fabulous Dessert Concert on Friday Nov. 8 at St Albans Hall in downtown Ashcroft. The second show of the Season will feature the Vancouver-based blues, rock trio, Miss Quincy & The Showdown. Tickets are now available at The Ashcroft Bakery, Natures Gifts and our new location - in Cache Creek at The Jade shop. If a band that describes itself as “channeling Joan Jett and the early Stones spending the night together in a Tarantino movie,” sounds like your kind of music, then you are in luck. The allgirl band Miss Quincy & The Showdown will be playing this Friday when they will play a mix of raunchy roots, blues and rock’n’roll music. “I think that the music that we play, it definitely comes from being a working band and we spend a lot of time on the road,” said lead singer and electric guitar player Jody Peck, a.k.a Miss Quincy. “It’s pretty authentic and real and we listen to a lot of different music. We listen to a lot of blues music, we listen to a lot of rock’n’roll, but we all have varied backgrounds and we’re all coming from a different place to create this music though, it’s really fun to play and what we want to play and what inspires us to make music.” Miss Quincy and the Showdown are probably the only band who can make Ray Wylie Hubbard’s disturbing “Snake Farm,” sound sexy. It is always a highlight when they play it. Her repertoire also includes
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Spaghetti some jazz influences and her Dinner gorgeous voice with a hot ver- Fundraiser sions of “Put a Spell on You” and Nov 21st ‘My Heart Belongs to Daddy.’ Take advantage of our Family & Student rates or help out as a Volunteer to get a discounted ticket..well worth it for just a few hours work! WRAPS would like to encourage folks to come and experience the great music that the Society takes pride in bringing to town - you won’t be disappointed. For more info call (250) 453-9100 or email windingriversarts@gmail. com.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre postponed
The WRAP Society would like to announce that the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre scheduled for November has been postponed until the summer. We look forward to working with all our great local actors and actresses at that time.
Arts Club resumes regular meetings
The Ashcroft Arts Club has resumed their regular meetings after the summer break. The group meets every Wed. from 10 am to 2 pm at the St. Alban’s Hall, 501 Brink St. New members are welcome, for more information call Sharon at 250 457-6334. The Summer Art Walk was successful, thanks to the participating businesses and those who supported the artists by pur-
The 2014 Miss Quincy and The Showdown in Ashcroft on Nov. 8. from The Riverside Restaurant. flesh and bone. Doc MacLean Wellness Festival Committee invites the Pass the hat donations encour- was accompanist to some of the Community on Thursday, Nov. aged. For more info and to sign Mississippi’s finest Delta song21 to the Ashcroft Commun- up call (250) 457-1145 or visit sters. Today, nearly 30 years afity Hall from 5-8 pm for a Com- them on Facebook. ter his first acoustic recordings munity Spaghetti Dinner FundSee CURRENT on p. 6 raiser. Come together with Delta Blues Man Doc McLean return neighbours and friends to raise money for next year’s festival. A to the Packing Silent and Live Auction will take House The Packing place with all proceeds going to House in Spences next summer’s Ashcroft WellBridge presents ness Festival- July 18-20, 2014. Doc MacLean Tickets available at Community Meeting at the Legion Futures and the Ashcroft Bakery Saturday on Nov. Wednesday Afternoons in Ashcroft, and the Jade Shoppe 9. Doc’s music is described best as in Cache Creek - buy your tickfrom 3:00pm to 5:00pm Mississippi Delet today! ta Blues - tradEveryone interested is welcome. itional acousTiki Lounge Open Mic & tic blues. It whisFeature Night Please call Viv at 250-453-9077 Enjoy local music at The Tiki pers and shouts for more info Lounge at The Riv in Ashcroft. of places beyond The next featured act performance (artists tba) will be Friday, Nov. 15. Look for posters around town for more details. Then, the following week, come on Community down and show your talent at the Tiki Longe Open Resources Society Mic night! Are you a Musician, Comedian, Singer, Guitarist, Juggler? The Tiki Lounge is back at the Riv with your host, Nadine Davenport. Listen to some great live local music...why Hamper Deli very not come down early and NEEDED: Date order dinner or appetizers Dec. 21, 201 • Food and cash donations 3
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• Non-perishable foods ONLY • VOLUNTEERS at Ashcroft Community Hall for sorting Dec. 18, 19 & 20 (9 am to 12) and for delivery on Dec. 21
FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED BY DECEMBER 20, 2013 AT NOON APPLY ONLY AT: South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Office, on Wed., Thurs., or Fri., 601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft. Applications are available starting Nov. 6th Cut-off date for applications: Dec. 13 at 4:00 p.m. To apply for a hamper you must attend IN PERSON. Photo ID and proof of residency is required for each member of your family. Mailing address for cash donations: Community Resources Society, Hamper Fund, Box 1137, Ashcroft B.C., V0K 1A0.
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Get ready for the music of Christmas and blues festival appearances, Doc MacLean is being rediscovered by a new generation of Delta blues audiences. This will be a great night of incredible cuisine and magical music in the traditional style of storytellin’ Delta Blues...Doc style! Dinner from 5:30 pm with music starting at 7 pm. For Reservations at 250-458-2256. Steve and Paulet are looking forward to seeing you. Current from p. 5
Sage Sound Singers and Desert Bell Handbell Choir Dec 14
Once again the Sage Sound Singers Community Choir and the Desert Bells Handbell Choir will be performing a Christmas concert. A matinee performance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Ashcroft Elementary School. Doors open at 1:30 pm and concert starts at 2 pm. Admission is by donation at the door. Look for posters around town.
Holiday Train features Matt Dusk and Melanie Doane Dec 14
Christmas comes again The elves at Second Time Around in Ashcroft trotted out all of the pre-tested Christmas goodies on Saturday for their annual Christmas sale. As expected, shoppers couldn’t wait to pick up some great holiday treasures.
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The CP Holiday Train will be stopping in Ashcroft on Saturday, Dec. 14. The train provides a wonderful show of lights and fabulous live entertainment. as well as much needed support to our local Food Bank. The train is scheduled to arrive at 9 pm and Melanie Doane and Matt Dusk will perform. Mark your calendars now to attend this annual event. The CP Rail Holiday Train began its unique trek across Canada and the U.S. Midwest and Northeast the last weekend of November in its cross-border mission to feed communities. For the 15th 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 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. Since 1999, the CP Holiday Train program, powered by an army of employee volunteers, has raised $5.6 million and generated close to 2.5 million pounds of food donations for local food shelves. Each Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length, with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of LED Christmas lights. There is also a box car that has been turned into a travelling stage for performers and, of course Santa.
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BUSINESS SERVICES Last year’s Spaghetti Supper was well attended, with loads of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and deserts. The live and silent auctions that followed supper were competitive and fun.
Wellness committee hosts spaghetti fundraiser The Ashcroft Wellness Committee will be hosting a Community Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Ashcroft Community Hall. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Last year’s spaghetti fundraiser was a well-attended, fun family event and the auction that followed brought lots of laughter as well as donations that paid for this summer’s Wellness Festival. This Wellness Festival fundraiser will once again feature a wonderful locally-prepared spaghetti dinner complete with all the fixings, suitable for vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets, and everyone is invited to attend. Tickets prices are the same as last year and are on sale now, with families once again enjoying a discount rate. Tickets may be pur-
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November 11, 2013 We Honour and Remember our Veterans
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From generation to generation may we always remember those who served and continue to serve
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We honor those who have served to protect us
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Thanking the Canadian Forces for serving our country and their fight for peace and justice
Our thoughts are with those who sacrificed so much
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We take this opportunity to say “thank you” to those who served for our country
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Lest we forget those who fought for our freedom
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Pat Carey
47th Battalion
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Bonaparte Band Member
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W.G. (Bill) Calder Served 1916 -1919.
HMCS Huntsville, & Lanark
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GOrdOn B. dUnSMOre
Royal Artillery 1943 to 1953
Royal Canadian Engineers
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Royal Canadian Navy
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The Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion will be celebrating Remembrance Day on November 11, 2013. Will you please join us in placing the wreaths on the Cenotaph, and having breakfast with us in the basement of the Legion. Breakfast 8:00 to 10:00 am $8.00 per person Cenotaph (fall in at Legion)10:20 am Assemble at the Cenotaph 10:50 am Wreaths, Green Crosses and White Crosses may be purchased from Flo Berry at a cost of $27 each Phone 250-453-2629 Please leave a message if there is no answer
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Royal Winnipeg Rifles
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On November 11th - Join Us in Remembering The Legion holds the sacred trust of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. This tradition dates back to the First World War when the guns fell silent, marking the end of military conflict and the Remembrance of those who would never return home. The National Poppy and Remembrance Campaign raise funds for veterans and their families, the new military and others who are disadvantaged. This year, your donation has never been more important. A new generation of Veterans is coming home an turning to the Legion for housing, career transition counselling and trauma relief. And we will be there, with your support! Wear a poppy. Give generously. During this year’s Poppy Campaign you can even give on your cell phone! Text POPPY to 20222 to donate $5 to the Legion’s Poppy Funds in BC and Yukon.
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From The Commanding Officers Desk: Well, we have started what looks to be another exciting year for 347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in Ashcroft. Though we are a young corps we have had a successful ten years to date. Some of our cadets have gone to Hawaii, Oregon and one was selected to go to Bermuda. As of the current training year we have also had 100% attendance to summer camp every year. The cadets go to camp from 2 to 8 weeks depending on their training level. As course cadets they get PAID $60 per week just for being there. Where is summer camp? Sea cadets go to HMCS Quadra located in Comox, BC. The best part is all travel, accommodation, meals and uniforms (sports gear included) are supplied at no cost to the cadets or parents. As a parent myself, I think that this is great. Especially with the way kids go through clothing at an alarming rate. Besides summer camp, cadets get to enjoy a wide variety of training between Sept and June at the local corps. Other than just sitting in a classroom and learning different aspects of cadets, we also go sailing, do citizenship trips and adventure exercises. We parade on Thursday nights at the Ashcroft High School from 6:00pm til 8:30pm. It would be wonderful to have more youth; 12-18yrs old, from the area come and check us out. Lt(N) Darrin Curran Commanding Officer 347 RCSCC Avenger
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Have a heart, save a life
Are you an organ and tissue donor? I thought I was. I remember many years ago agreeing to become one when I was renewing my driver’s license. But after talking to Shelley Hunt and Jessica Royan, and noticing it no longer indicated that I was a donor on my license, I wasn’t so sure anymore. “Canada’s organ donation rate is among the world’s worst,” Jessica told me. “It’s become a national crisis and people are needlessly suffering and dying because of it.” Since people are no longer asked if they’d like to be a donor when registering for car insurance, there has been a significant decline in donors, yet the need for them has continued to increase. When Shelley and Jess learned of our nation’s
plight, and the fact that a miniscule 15 out of every million people actually become organ donors, they decided to create the “Because I Can Project” to accomplish two things: create awareness about Canada’s organ shortage, and petition for a change to the registration process. The compassionate young women, and their new project partner Levi Sampson, are proposing an opt-out program since it has been so successful in other countries. “Spain is ranked as the world’s highest for organ donations,” Jessica said. “They are an excellent model for Canada and other countries like the United States that desperately need a better system as well.” With a new legislation recognizing that each
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com person of a legal age is a presumed organ donor, this would mean people would have to de-register their name if they didn’t want to participate. “This wouldn’t impinge on a person’s right to decide the fate of their organs,” she said. “But since 95% of people say they would accept an organ if they needed one, and nearly the same amount say they would want to be a donor in the event of their own death, it makes more sense to
assume most people would want in than out.” Deceased donors can save the lives of up to eight people, and help dozens more. Shelley, the mother of two young children, isn’t waiting until she dies before becoming a donor, though. She signed up to anonymously donate her kidney. Since meeting a five-year-old boy named Aiden who is in extreme need of one himself, she is now in a partner exchange with
him. “I’m not a match,” she said. “But because we’re partnered, that means that as soon as I’m able to give my kidney to someone, he will be moved to the top of the list and get one as well.” Shelley has received some criticism and concern for risking her life, but after extensive research on becoming a live donor, she is confident in her decision and the safety of the procedure. “It might seem crazy,
but it will actually put me in a safer position than most other Canadians. When you become a live donor, you’re automatically moved to the top of the list, and if I ever need an organ in the future, I’ll get one sooner.” My friend Debbie Dupasquier donated her kidney to her mother a couple of years ago, and my friend David Knowles donated his kidney to his daughter a few years before that. In both cases the operations were a huge
November 2013 • Week 1 ARIES - Aries, seek the advice of a mentor or confidante when a puzzling situation presents itself this week. Another person’s perspective might be all you need to solve this problem. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, getting the job done just isn’t enough. You always need to get it done to the best of your ability and that’s why others find you so reliable. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, focus your energy on work this week, as a possible promotion is looming over the horizon. Give work your best efforts, and you will soon be glad you did. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, sometimes the key to success is to know when to step back and recharge. This week, spend some time resting and relaxing, and you will have the energy needed to go forward. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may be looking for something new to occupy your time. Try learning a new sport or language. It will keep your brain sharp and pass the time in a productive way. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, this week is a great time to stop procrastinating and to get back on track. Figure out a time when you have the most energy, and dive right into the task at hand. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, get behind a cause that will benefit your community. You have been interested in giving back to others, and this week presents a great opportunity to do just that. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you love to socialize with friends and family, but lately time has been hard to come by. Plan a get-together with friends and family. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you can handle difficult situations with ease and your loved ones know it. When such a situation presents itself this week, don’t be afraid to take charge. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, others trust what you have to say and want to follow along with your guidance. Cherish this trust and think carefully before making decisions that affect your loved ones. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, sort out an ongoing issue that has been compromising your focus at work. Once you clear your mind, you can once again focus on your career. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may find yourself spending more time with your social circle than your family in the next few days.
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success. Please go to BecauseICanProject.com and check to see if you’re a donor. I was pleased to find out that I still am. Please also sign the petition provided on the site to change registration to the opt-out program. Once this happens, as in Spain, waiting lists will cease to exist in our country. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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Why do we feel bad about being different? Have you ever felt different? Maybe the oddball or just out of it? I wonder why “different” usually feels wrong, ugly or bad? At our wedding reception, a group of kids sang a song called “Different is Beautiful,” the chorus had a line in it that said, “different is beautiful, God bless variety.” Now, I have to be honest, Alf and I had a good chuckle and wondered why the song was chosen, but that aside I wonder, why don’t we see “different” as beautiful? Last month I attended a fitness conference and during one of the exercise sessions, in a room with mirrors on three walls, I noticed the GIANT amongst the small fitness queens and I felt selfconscious. I was different, no one was anywhere near as tall or large framed as me. As I reflected on how I felt, I asked myself, why do I feel odd? Why does being in a large frame feel embarrassing at times? Even as I ask myself this, I intellectually know that different doesn’t mean bad, but it’s difficult to change the way I feel. Who makes these “standards of normal” and why do I believe them? Each society and culture has its own “standard of normal”. When I was in China, I’m quite sure that my physical appearance was outside of the box of their normal, and again when I
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From Autumn to Winter in Loon Lake in less than a week that clung to every stick (have twig and leaf, turnyou tried The month of October rates right up ing all shrubbery and that delithere with May for being a special seatrees into white lace. cious juice son. The clear nights and sunny days at Barbara Hendricks I pity all those who from Detime of full moon around the 18th gave live in places where sert Hills?), memorable views and night landscapes it doesn’t snow and they never experikids playing in the snow, reading in a with a whole palette of fall colours. Even ence the charm and sense of promise in comfortable chair by the fire and quiet in in the moonlight, the golden and orange the first snow of the year. I still remember the forest. colours of the leaves stood out against the dark evergreens. This autumn the Loon the occasion at university when, about Lake Road landscape has displayed a re- this year, the first snow had fallen and I Winter harvest The snow and slush has effectivemarkable nature experience that could in- was stopped by a young woman at the ly ended outdoor gardening for this seadoor of our residence asking me “was it spire a poet or a painter. son. The garden shovels are put away okay to walk on the snow?” She was from On the night of Nov 1/2, down came and snow shovels set out. There are still Hong Kong. Snow and frost brings with it our first snowfall and once again the little ripe tomatoes to be eaten and some bonfires, hot apple juice with a cinnamon scenery changed. It was wet, heavy snow of the late ripening tomatoes put away in storage for serving later in the year. Enjoying fresh tomatoes from the garden, fried and on toast for The Royal Canadian Legion #113 Sage & Sand Pony Club breakfast with snow falling 301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 District Commissioner: Marcie Down Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625 outside – only in Canada? mleedown@yahoo.ca. I hope I can get the leaves South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society raked and used as mulch Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club 601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547 on the garden and there are 250-453-9656 Jerusalem artichokes and Desert Spokes Cycle Society Ashcroft and District Fall Fair kale to be harvested. The Phone 250-457-9348 Contact Person: Janna 250-457-6614 past season was good for Contact Person: Jessica 250-457-7128 gardens even here up in the Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 hills at an altitude of 850 m Soups On and Zone 3 cold. St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association
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Mysterious waves have been appearing on the surface of Loon Lake, even in the stillest, calmest weather. The waves originate from some activity under the water and spread out toward the ends. Has our little lake creature finally awakened and started growing into something to challenge the Ogopogo? It likely is getting well fed by all that algae. It could be very interesting to find out what all is at the bottom of Loon Lake.
Kamloops’ TNRD power
There was an article recently in The Kamloops Daily News stating that a director appointed from Kamloops is putting himself forward as a candidate for the next chair of TNRD. The chair is chosen by the directors in December and as chair receives $18,000 per year plus gets a higher profile. The Kamloops director sees the position of chair of the TNRD as a convenient platform from which to win election as Mayor of Kamloops. The six directors from Kamloops and their 25 per cent of the votes give the candidate a big head start. The problem is that City of Kamloops doesn’t use many of the TNRD services except the library and few others, and pays very little toward the cost of operating the TNRD.
In fact, the City of Kamloops doesn’t really need a TNRD as a local level of government; they have a fairly complete system of providing services to their residents. Yet Kamloops-appointed Directors dominate voting on nearly 100 TNRD services for which they do not pay; these services are paid for by rural areas that need the TNRD as a local level of government. I have no problem with Kamloops using very few of the TNRD services but I do have a quarrel with Kamloops-appointed directors on the TNRD claiming special status because they say they pay 62 per cent of the budget; that is untrue. The facts are that the taxpayers of Kamloops pay $5.8 million of a total $59.8 million budget – less than 10 per cent of the total budget. If the voting power were to be based on the percentage of tax money raised in the city or regions or by the value of the taxes paid by individual residential properties, then the distribution of directors and voting powers would be very different than what we see today. Taxpayers in the electoral areas pay a whopping $12.7 million in taxes to the TNRD; more than double what Kamloops pays, representing 54 per cent of the total tax money collected to pay for the cost of operating the TNRD yet they have only eight votes – 32 per cent of the votes. I can accept that residents of Kamloops or any other municipality should not pay taxes for services they do not receive; but neither should rural residents. For paying about 25 per cent of the taxes raised, the City of Kamloops has six Directors out of 25 on the TNRD Board, about 25 per cent of the voting power and on financial issues their voting power increases. The remaining 11 votes (44 per cent) are held by the other municipalities in the region who contribute a little less than 21 per cent of the taxes paid toward operating the TNRD. Put another way – the incorporated areas, which are not the prime focus of regional government activities, pay through taxation for 46 per cent of the overall cost of regional government services yet wield 68 per cent of the voting power while the rural electoral areas, the prime focus of regional governments, pay 54 per cent of the taxes used to pay for services and have 32 per cent of the voting power. I would suggest, based on the size of the stakeholders input, that a more fair voting distribution would be with the electoral areas having 54 per cent of the voting power on services by the TNRD while the incorporated municipalities have 46 per cent based on services used and paid for. The six votes from Kamloops have been a major deciding factor in the passing of motions to close rural transfer station and withdrawal of services from rural areas (12 votes against, 13 for); programmes that they do NOT share the cost of. Never has a TNRD service been withdrawn from a small municipality even when it has only a few hundred people and they pay less than $60,000 in taxes for all TNRD services. The TNRD says by “centralizing” these services in the See LOON LAKE on p. 18
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Village of Clinton CAO Tom Dall returned from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association AGM with good news. The Village was awarded the “Out of the Box” Award for the 150/50 Anniversary Project. The award is given to a community member or business that has done a unique project. The 150/50 Committee brought all community organizations and groups to the table to put on events throughout the yearlong 150/50 anniversary in Clinton. Congratulations to all the hard working members of the committee.
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A group of dedicated volunteers have been working hard to organize a talent and variety show to raise funds for Variety – The Children’s Charity. In addition to an evening of entertainment, there will be balloon prizes, jewellery boxes, silent and live auctions and more. This event will be held in the Clinton Memorial Hall on Friday, Nov. 8. The doors open at 5:30 and admission is by donation. There will be food available (hot dogs and chili) at a nominal cost. This event is open to all ages so why not make it a family night out? Organizers invite you to come and enjoy the live entertainment, auctions, tall tales and big lies contest and more. All funds raised will go to Variety – The Children’s Charity.
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TNRD voting favours Kamloops towns the rural residents who pay for it can also access it. If one must travel 50 km or even 100 km to access a so called local service in my opinion that service is not provided at the local level and should not be paid for. The electoral areas clearly subsidize the services made available to the municipalities. Kamloops dominates all decisions made in the TNRD, especially when a Kamloops elected representative is appointed Chair of the TNRD. This is unfair representation as the rural electorate cannot hold them accountable at the next election and the only reason Kamloops gets away with it is because residents of the Electoral areas haven’t bothered to take the time to be informed about the operations of the TNRD. Also it is time that there were changes made to the legislation that governs regional districts whereby the chair is elected by all and those areas that use the most services and pay the most for them, i.e. the biggest stakeholders, have a fairer share of the voting power. Tell your elected area representative what you think about paying so much for so little service and so little to say about service availability. Loon Lake from p. 16
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Coming Events
Nov. 8 - Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society presents the rocking sounds of Miss Quincy, Friday 7:30pm at St. Alban’s Church Hall, 5th Street, Ashcroft. Tickets available at Nature’s Gifts and Ashcroft Bakery in ashcroft, and at the Jade shop in Cache Creek. Nov. 12 - Cache Creek Council meeting at 7 pm in the Village Office. Everyone welcome. Nov. 15 - Bonaparte Band Hall Craft Fair from 3 pm til 9 pm Nov. 16 - Ashcroft Seniors Christmas Bazaar and Tea. Nov. 21 - Spaghetti Dinner/Auction fundraiser for the 2014 Ashcroft Wellness Festival. Tickets available at Ashcroft Bakery, Sun Country and Cache Creek Jade Shoppe. Nov. 29 - Cache Creek Beautification Society meeting at noon in the Village Office. New members always welcome. Dec. 8 - Annual Kinsmen Family “Christmas Turkey” Bingo. Sunday Dec. 8, Cache Creek Community Hall. Doors open at 10:00 am, bingo starts at 11:0 am. Proceeds to local Kinsmen charities and partners. Every Friday - Soup’s On from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Ashcroft. Soup, buns and dessert by donation. Wednesdays 8-10 pm - Drop In Adult Badminton in Cache Creek Community Hall. Bring a racquet and gym shoes, $3 per night. Call Rick for information 250-457-9644 (days) or 250-457-2370 (evenings).
The Seniors’ Association’s Market Place was held over the weekend
Christmas Hampers available To the men and women who have fought or are still fighting for our freedom and for the lives of others, I say “Thank you”!
The next regular meeting of council will be on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.
Christmas Hamper
Its that time of year again, Flu Season. Although many people attribute this to the colder weather it really isn’t weather related except in the sense that we all tend to spend more time indoors when it is cold. When we are indoors, often in crowded rooms with other people we are exposed to the influenza virus more. It is this virus that makes us sick, not the weather. There are flu immunization clinics being held in most of our communities to immunize those who wished to be immunized. “Who should get the vaccine? In BC, the flu vaccine is provided for free to people at high risk of serious illness from influenza and people able to transmit or spread influenza to those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. To find out if you are eligible for a free influenza vaccine, check the website www.immunizebc.ca for information. The flu clinic in Clinton will be held at the Clinton Health and Wellness Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from noon to 3:30 p.m.
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The annual drive for donations for the Christmas Hamper Fund is underway. Donations of non-perishable foods and/or cash would be appreciated. You will soon see the familiar boxes and donation cans appearing in local businesses. Those wishing to apply for a hamper must do so in person. Photo ID and proof of residency is required for each member of the family. Applications can be made at the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Office at 601 Bancroft St. in Ashcroft and Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Cut off date for making application is Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. Clinton and area residents who wish to apply for a Christmas Food Hamper can do so at the Clinton Health and Wellness Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 13 (2–4 p.m.) or Wednesday, Nov. 27 (2–4 p.m.).
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Loon Lake Provincial Park
I have spoken with TNRD Director for Area E, Sally Watson, regarding the comment about repurposing Loon Lake Provincial Park. She says she had been approached by a resident of Loon Lake who complained that the long grass at the park was a fire hazard and that people were using the park and leaving garbage. She has approached the Minister of Environment with the suggestion that the park be reopened as a provincial park possibly operated by a non profit organization. The other option suggested was to sell the land. To sell this property would be very short sighted as there is almost no useable public land remaining along the roadside shores of Loon Lake. On the other hand a provincial park for family camping and day use picnics would be welcomed by many, including residents of Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton. Send your comments to the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mary Polak at PO Box 9047, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC, V8W 9E2 ENV.Minister@gov.bc.ca. Your can also send a copy of your comments to your local MLA Jackie Tegart.
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It is with sadness that we write of the passing of Marge. She is survived by her loving daughter Janet (Jim) Ducklow. Her son Dennis (Terry) Daniels, granddaughters Terri (Brad) Miazga and Jaymi Daniels, her grandsons, Brian Daniels, Justin (Wendy) Daniels and Josh (Lorinda) Ducklow, and her eight great grandchildren, Melissa (Brant), Stephanie, Bret, Alex, Max, Rylan, Chase, and Arrabella. Marge passed away after 96 years of love, laughter and happiness. She died peacefully with Janet by her side. She will always live in our hearts.
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... Past, Present & Beyond Just an old, blackened monster, fondly remembered
would almost certainly have continued to “serve the Cariboo need” had not Fate cruelly, and tragically, intervened. By May 1958 the Clinton Hotel had seen off two rivals: the Dominion Hotel, which burned down in 1908, and the Palace Hotel, which had become a boarding-house in the early years of the twentieth century. In 1958 British Columbia was celebrating its centenary, and among the festivities was the Centennial Stagecoach Run, which visited communities across the province. On May 14 the Stagecoach Run passed through Clinton, and that night the annual Ball was held at the Clinton Hotel. In the early hours of May 15, however, a fire broke out in the hotel. The manager went from room to room, waking all the guests and telling them to evacuate. All of the guests got out safely, except for one couple and their young child, who went back to sleep after hearing the manager’s warning. All three of them were killed in the fire which, despite the valiant efforts of firefighters, succeeded in burning the Clinton Hotel to the ground and destroying everything within it. “Just an old rusting monster, yet have I the heart of a king / Romantic days of the Stampede – yet am I able to sing!” concludes Mr. Brown’s ode. Sadly, the Clinton Stove is no more; but its song lives on, in pictures, and the memories of those old enough to recall it, and in the words of “Silvertip” Brown. He may not have the eloquence of the great poets, but he has ensured that a part of the Cariboo story will not be forgotten.
Over the centuries poets have waxed lyrical on a ton Hotel, noted in her diary that in addition to a soft, wide variety of subjects. Love and death, war, histor- comfortable bed and excellent food, her stay was ical events and personages, youth, beauty, and much enhanced by the company of Mrs. Marshall, one of more have all been the focus of elethe owners, who “entertained me gies, ballads, sonnets, pastorals, narwith an hour’s gossip about herratives, haikus, elegies, and even the self and her neighbours”. humble limerick. Odes – a specific “Just an old, blackened montype of lyric poem, usually of a serious ster – a warm, great, burly stove / or meditative nature, and addressed to I abide at hotel in Clinton, on trail a particular subject – have been written to the treasure trove” begins Mr. to a nightingale (Keats), a skylark and Brown’s ode. The stove was built the west wind (Shelley), intimations of “On the banks of Harrison Rivimmortality (Wordsworth), Aphrodite er” he continues, and then trans(Sappho), and the Confederate dead ported north – almost certainly in (Tate) among other, usually lofty and pieces, given the stove’s size – by inspiring, people and things. oxcart. This was in the days beHowever, odes have also been writfore the Cariboo Wagon Road GOLD COUNTRY ten about, less exalted subjects. A case was completed, and the arduous in point is the ode I have in front of journey would have taken days, BARBARA RODEN me now, written in February 1938 by if not weeks. It was a “stove” inan author identified only as “Silverasmuch as it had a flat surface on tip” Brown. It is called “The Clinton Stove”, and is a which things could be heated, and a rectangular repoem in praise of – well, what is says on the label. As ceptacle on the top of it, with a tap at one end, apan example of the ode it does not reach the heights of pears to have been used as a source of hot water. Keats or Shelley, but it illuminates a small corner of Over the decades the Clinton stove must have Cariboo history. heard countless tales, with Mr. Brown noting that The Clinton stove stood in the Clinton Hotel, con- sourdoughs, miners, tinhorns, touts, skinners, and struction of which began in 1861, when George and trappers had doubtless sat by its side, swapping storRobert Watson thought to build accommodations for ies and experiences, triumphs and tragedies. “I’ve the miners who were streaming through the town – stored up tales in millions of mining, romance and then known as 47 Mile House – on their way to the lore / I know all this grand old gold fields. It opened for business in 1862, and by country – stories and tales by the 1863 – the year in which the settlement was officially score,” he writes. “I live today as renamed “Clinton” – was advertising its “large bar- you see me – a grand old husky room, private sitting-room, and free beds to people pioneer / Dispensing my warmth that brought their own blankets”. and comfort, trying the weary to Over the years the building was expanded, with cheer.” additions including a ladies parlour and a billiard By the 1940s the stove was alroom. In 1868 the first Clinton Ball was held there, most as well-known as the hotel and the hotel quickly became a landmark on the which housed it. Both the buildCariboo Road. But it was not just the hotel which ing and the stove were featured found itself famous. The hotel’s stove, as old as the on postcards, which advertised building itself, occupied a place of pride in the struc- them as the oldest specimens of ture. It heated the building, yes; an important con- their respective kinds in the provsideration given Clinton’s location. But it also pro- ince. “Nigh eighty years I’ve done vided a meeting place for visitors and locals alike; a service through days of the goldspot to linger, exchange pleasantries, muse over cur- en past / Still am I hale and hearty, rent events, and engage in a spot of gossip. In Sep- to duty still holding fast” notes This image - undated, but probably from the 1940s - was used as a tember 1880 Mrs. Sarah Crease, a guest of the Clin- “Silvertip”; and the Clinton stove postcard, and shows two men making themselves comfortable by the Clinton Stove.
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