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Shirley Wells (white t-shirt) of Laughing Swan Farm east of Kamloops talks seed varieties with local gardeners at Cache Creek’s first Seedy Saturday last week.

Cars On Ice is back for another season of ice racing on Barnes Lake for the start of its 42nd season. The racers got a late start to the year because of warm temperatures, but the recent cold has resulted in a rock hard race track.

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Jan. 29 at 11:15 am police were called to a single vehicle accident on Hwy 1 near Juniper Beach when a 2007 Ford Ranger left the road, sustaining major damage. The driver, a 62 year old Walhachin man, and a 74 year old female passenger were transported to the hospital with serious but non lifethreatening injuries. Road conditions at the time were icy.

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And disagreed with officers who told him that it did not match the description of his missing truck. He produced insurance papers to prove them wrong, but the VIN on the papers was different than the one on the truck. He agreed that it wasn’t his and apologized for the fuss.

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old Cache Creek woman called to complain about an unknown woman who had come to her residence for the second time, claiming to be from an animal rescue society. On Jan. 1, the unknown woman entered the backyard and lengthened the dog’s chain and left it some toys. The owner said the dog tried jumping over the fence and she rescued it as it was hanging there. The second time, the rescue woman wanted them to surrender the dog and entered the yard again to pet it. The complainant was told that no one has a right to be on her property without a court order.

Feb. 1 at 5:17 pm police received a complaint about an intoxicated woman at the Greyhound Bus Depot in Cache Creek who was causing a disturbance by yelling, being belligerant to passers by and claiming that she had internal bleedOverdone Jan. 29 at 5:38 pm police were ing. Police located the 44 year by Tom Fletcher called to assist the Ashcroft Fire Dept. old Horsefly woman, grossBlack Press who were responding to a report of ly intoxicated and staggering The B.C. government is moving ahead with smoke at the Central Cafe on Railway around the area after having promised liquor reforms, promising free-range Ave. A quick investigation revealed that been kicked off the bus earlier drinking at music festivals, stadiums and hotels the smoke had been caused by croutons in the day for being intoxicat- as well as eventual sales in grocery stores. left toasting in the oven for too long. ed. She told police that she was Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced fine and was looking for a ride Friday that the government is accepting all 73 There were no injuries. to Vancouver to visit an ailing recommendations from Richmond-Steveston grandson. She was arrested for MLA John Yap, who led a consultation last year Washing machine woes Jan. 30 at 7:05 am police received a being drunk in a public place on updating archaic liquor laws. complaint from a 38 year old Ashcroft and placed in cells. A short New rules include eliminating the requirewoman who reported that she was be- while later she began com- ment for fencing around music festival beer garing constantly harrassed by a 42 year plaining again about not feel- dens, licensing the entire site via a simpler apold Ashcroft woman because the washing well and was released to plication. ing machine she sold her stopped work- the hospital. “This will allow families to stay together at ing. The woman said the machine was events, reduce costs for festival organizers and working when she sold it, but the older They looked familiar make the festival experience that much betFeb. 1 at 7:23 pm a 21 year ter for all fans of live music,” said Bob D’Eith, woman loaded it on its side when she took it away, and she thought that might old Ashcroft woman reported executive director of Music B.C. have damaged the drum. Police spoke that two white pickups were Along with a dip in the Canadian dollar, the to the older woman and advised her to racing at a high rate of speed move should be good news for the Squamish stop calling the complainant. She said down Hwy 1 from Cache Valley Music Festival in early August. Organshe would be taking the matter to court. Creek to Ashcroft. She didn’t izers have announced a high-profile lineup inget a license plate number but cluding Detroit rapper Eminem, Quebec’s ArOne car, two car, red car, blue car suspected the drivers were a cade Fire and Hawaiian singer-songwriter BruJan. 30 at 4:29 pm a 52 year old 20 year old Cache Creek man no Mars. Ashcroft man called to report that he and a 22 year old Ashcroft man The normally laid-back Salmon Arm Roots had located his stolen 1988 blue Dodge because they both drove white & Blues Festival had an incident in 2009, when Ram pickup parked just off Hwy 97C pickup trucks. Police spoke to reggae-rock band Bedouin Soundclash invitand Hwy 1, and it had brand new tires both men who denied any such ed patrons of the packed beer garden to break on it. Police attended but could not find incident. down the fence and join the main throng in front any vehicle matching his description. of the stage for their final Saturday night set. The complainant showed up and point- Misdirected rescue The invitation was quickly accepted, with damFeb. 3 at 2:30 pm a 48 year age restricted mainly to the snow fencing. ed to a green Chevrolet. With no tires. The Merritt Mountain Music Festival ran for nearly 20 years, becoming notorious for School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) uninhibited all-night parties featuring outdoor KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION couches and hot tubs. It was cancelled in 2010 after efforts to tone it down resulted in poor atElementary schools within School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) will accept registrations for kindergarten placements for the 2014-2015 school year during the weeks of February 3rd – tendance. It has since been replaced by the Bass February 21st, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Coast Music and Art Festival, a dry event that (NOTE FRIDAYS: Only till noon on Friday’s at Sk’il’ Mountain Community School and Gold Bridge Elementary is closed on Fridays) relocated from Squamish last year. To ensure a placement for your child in September 2014, it is very The country crowd now has the option of the important you register early by visiting your nearest elementary school: Rockin’ River Music Fest in Mission Aug. 7-9, with this year’s lineup including Rascal Flatts Ashcroft Elementary School 250-453-9177 and Terri Clark. In sports stadiums, hard liquor sales will no Cache Creek Elementary School 250-457-6248 longer be restricted to premium seating and priCayoosh Elementary School 250-256-4212 vate boxes. David Stoddart School 250-459-2219 Anton warned that some recommendations, George M. Murray Elementary School 250-256-7543 such as liquor sales in grocery stores, will take Gold Bridge Community School 250-238-2255 time to implement, and legislation is needed for some changes. Lytton Elementary School 250-455-2215 The B.C. Government Employees’ Union, Sk’il’ Mountain Community School 250-259-8223 representing government liquor store workers, called for the new “store within a store” ex** Children eligible for kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2014. An original birth certificate, immunization records, and CARE card MUST BE pansion to be publicly owned and staffed by its PROVIDED for each child at the time of registration. members.

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Ag & Hort Leap slated for Feb. 8-9 100 Mile Free Press 100 Mile or Williams Lake are possible destinations for next year, but on Feb. 8-9, Ag & Hort Leap, the regional conference on agriculture, returns to Quesnel, bigger and better than ever before. After successful one-day events in 2011 and 2012, this year’s conference hosts 24 speakers over two days. Approximately 100 farmers from Clinton to Prince George and beyond are expected to attend. People from 100 Mile have already registered. The conference is organized by FARMED, the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association. The conference is being held at the College of New Caledonia, Quesnel Campus. Highlights include: Edward Walker (Thompson Rivers University) on the important relationship between producers and local restaurants, Allen Dobb (private sector consultant) on the growing export of hay to the Far East, and Jillian Merrick (Beyond the Market initiative in Prince George) on the support available for new farmers. Says FARMED director Wilma Watkin: “This is a major event, not only for farming but for the wider regional economy. “The primary objectives of the conference are to help, encourage and educate new entrants to farming and to help in building local foodproducing capacity. We also seek to facilitate networking between producers and other producers, their suppliers and their customers and to assist farmers in diversifying into new and growing markets.” At a time when the region’s lumber industry is being challenged, Watkin adds it is important to encourage other sectors of the local economy. The main conference sponsors are the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition, the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, Community Futures North Cariboo and the BC Ministry of Agriculture. For information, contact conference co-ordinators Michael and Sue Furminger at 250249-0079.

Bantams put their heart into playoffs The Bantams have a playoff game vs Lillooet this Saturday in Ashcroft at 11 am. They played their first playoff game in Lillooet last Sunday. It was a super close game with Lillooet taking the win in the last couple minutes of the game. Hats off to goals scored by Jeremy Michell and Dario Antione. The girls finished their league games sitting 5th place out of eight teams in the Peewee Girls division. They played a double header in Kelowna on the weekend. INTENSE GAMES! The first game was a loss to us in double overtime. For the second, Kelowna took the win in a shoot out. Our girls played their hearts out, continuously supporting one another and cheering each other on. It was fantastic to see the smiles on their faces at the end of the games, recognizing how far they have come and the incredible improvement each player has made. Way to go girls! Deanna Horsting

Keeping Skip’s memory alive Past President Bob Cunningham presented a Certificate of Appreciation to IG Machine and Fibers plant manager, Dean Feucht recently. IG Machine had donated $400 towards the Skip’s Run winners’ plaques last year. Past Pres. Bob commended IG Machine for their involvement in the community and in the Lions fundraising project. Lion Laurie Rennie said that the winners of Skips Run were very pleased to receive the plaques. Ross Anderson, IG Machine’s Human Resources, Health and Safety Coordinator was also available for the award presentation. (Above): L-R - Past President Bob Cunningham, Ross Anderson, Dean Feucht, and Lion Laurie Rennie.

Soup’s On volunteers part of a community Ashcroft and area continue to be blessed by local volunteers. How would small villages survive without these volunteer warriors? Soup’s On every Friday, has been a wonderful volunteers’ initiative that is now in its sixth year. I guess we could say now that it has become a successful program meeting differing needs among our community members. People of all ages, backgrounds and physical abilities, drift towards St Alban’s red and white church hall on Brink Street in Ashcroft every Friday of the year. We gather with friends to socialize; we congregate for a warm meal and are thankful for the friendly faces who greet and serve us. It is always good to chat and catch up on the world’s news with other villagers. Local workers drift in over their lunch hour to joke with everyone. This weekly gathering is as much about coming together and spreading happiness as it is about feeding the masses. Last week 102 people were fed a nutritious, delicious meal. The menu is consistent. You have choice of two or three soups and sometimes a casserole, along with fresh buns from our wonderful local bakery. One of the soups is always a vegetarian option. In addition, salads or chopped fresh veggies and sliced fruits or fruit salad are served to provide healthy choices to round out the meal. Desserts are provided by many great cooks around town who often just drop in with surprise donations on Friday. One regular donator is Geraldine who kind-

ly sends two dozen cookies she bakes herself - she is only one of many seniors who contribute through their food creations. There are many ways to be of service to your friends and neighbours in our area without doing the actual cooking and serving at a Friday luncheon. If you have been to the luncheon you will know that one table is always reserved for the “Wacky Widows” who are a delightful group of regulars and old timers from our area. They look forward to gathering and catching up on each others’ news and they brighten each Friday with their joy and laughter. They make fun of themselves easily as well as provide support for each other when life throws one of them a curve ball. And one of those Wacky Widows, Bernice, has carefully crafted and sewn the beautiful Soup’s On aprons you see being worn by the hosting team. Many thanks for that generous donation of time, ingenuity and energy! The cooking and serving work is done by teams and the rotation is one Friday every two months. Some of the teams are from local churches, some from service clubs and sometimes we have “Mixed Blessings” teams. The Soup’s On Program couldn’t keep going without them. When guests come for lunch, many are generous with donations as a way of showing their appreciation for the work done by the volunteers and the serving team. This creates a real win-win situation as the money that comes in through

donations is given to the Food Bank at E Fry and to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. That means this little program works both locally and internationally, helping others develop sustainable food initiatives. We are looking for some new people to join teams. You may have a couple of friends who would like to work together - a team can be created easily which includes them; several others will be added to lighten the workload on the particular Friday you will be hosting and serving. We work hard to ensure each team hosts only one Friday every two months (unless you want to work more often) and there is training offered so you will feel comfortable before you are flying-on-yourown in the kitchen. There are other options, too, such as once a Season or even once a year. All volunteers at Soup’s On make a difference in somebody’s life. And while you may find yourself short on free time, the rewards of volunteering at Soup’s On are worth it. You find that working together makes for easy camaraderie and new friendships develop when working as part of the team. And the time flies by when feeding the guests. If you would like to be part of an exciting, rewarding and valuable program serving local area people, please call Martina at 250 453-2053 or email mbaier@telus.net and you will be having fun before you know it . . . Submitted

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Groundhogs given too much credit Has anyone seen the groundhog yet? Any groundhog? A marmot? Why anyone would put their faith in the behaviour of an animal that doesn’t even emerge from its den until the Spring time is beyond me. We know what the forecast is going to be before we hear it officially read, and yet we all wait with frozen breath. Luckily for Tool Man and myself, we have Right On Rusty in our house, the best little weather prognosticator on the continent. Rusty the Groundhug is, of course, a cat. Last year tossing him outside on Feb. 2 produced a mixed reaction.This year it was much more definite: he wouldn’t go near the door and no amount of enticing could get him to budge. There wasn’t much else budging outside, either. Why is it that summer passes like a breeze but a week of bitter freezing seems like an eternity? I spent Saturday in the warm comfort of Seedy Saturday in the Cache Creek Community Hall, talking to gardeners and planning my vegetable garden. On Sunday I drove out to Barnes Lake to watch a bunch of crazy people drive around in circles on the ice as the wind made it twice as cold as the thermometer reading. Only in Canada, you say. At least disturbing groundhogs and trying to make sense of weather fronts and lows is better than examining the spleens of pigs and geese. Can’t trust the robins around here because they stick it out for the winter. I saw a couple of them dancing on a snowy hill of dirt in my backyard on Monday. Besides, I’m positive that I heard the birds singing their Springtime song just a week or so ago. Chumps! I like using the wooly bear caterpiller myself, but you don’t see them much anymore, probably thanks to the control of the related Spotted Tussock moth. I don’t have a prediction, just a reminder for the winter weary: it’s a sure thing is that the first cheery dandelions will be blooming four long weeks from now, before the last of the snow is gone.

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Let movie industry blow up the old Spences bridge Dear Editor The Old Spences Bridge, which was once part of the Trans Canada Highway infrastructure, is scheduled to be dismantled. The bridge was built in the 1930’s to provide access over the Thompson River. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) is expected to spend millions of tax dollars to dismantle the bridge without considering cheaper alternatives. What the MOTI and Premier of BC should do is look for a cheaper alternative to spending so much tax money dismantling the bridge. One alternative would be to get the movie industry to do the dismantling, perhaps by blowing up the bridge for a movie production. The movie industry could basically subsidize, in part, the dismantling of the bridge which would benefit tax payers. Of course it would have to be blown up in an environmentally friendly way and it could not harm private property or railway infrastructure that is found on one side of the bridge. This is something that

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the professionals in the movie industry could handle as it is not a “Bridge Too Far” from their area of expertise. The community of Spences Bridge is separated by the Thompson River which divides the community into a north and south side. With the closure of the Old Spences Bridge, residents and business customers must take the “newer” Spences Bridge, which increases the travel distance by up to about 4 km, in order to access the other side of the community. Closing of the old bridge will economically harm businesses in and around the village of Spences Bridge. These businesses are having difficulty now and need a boost. If the movie industry could be used to subsidize the dismantling of the Old Spence Bridge, the money the MOTI saves could be used for economic enhancements for the Village of Spences Bridge. This would help out the businesses that are being affected by the Governments bridge closure. For example, the railways in the area blow train whistles which harms and discourages tourism and other economic

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activities. Government tax money saved by having the movie industry subsidize the explosive dismantling of the bridge could be used to eliminate railway whistle blowing in the area. Eliminating railway whistles would create a better community environment that would enhance economic opportunities for local tourism operators, restaurants, motels, campgrounds, housing and more, along with increasing tax revenues for all levels of Government. This is a potential win-win situation that benefits everyone and the Government as well. The Government should do everything it can to encourage a high quality hit movie production firm to utilize and blow up the Old Spences Bridge in order to obtain not only a bridge dismantling subsidy, but also “free movie advertising” to promote the Province. For example, if a high quality hit movie was made utilizing the bridge, signs and credits in the movie could display to the world the beauty of the community of Spences Bridge and the Province of British Columbia. This would be a benefit to the tourSee LETTER on p. 9 Subscribe to The Journal 1 Year Subscription: $44.10 (GST included) Senior Rate: $37.80 (GST included) Out of area subscriptions pay a $17.85 mailing surcharge The Journal is a politically independent community newspaper. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is expressly prohibited by the rights holder. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

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Drum, dance and tap your toes to stay warm One Billion Rising, Dancing and Celebrating for Justice

Women and their male supporters are DANCING on Feb. 14 all over the world to affirm their value and to stop violence against women everywhere. This event is a call to all women, Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal, to gather in Spences Bridge on Friday, Feb. 14 at 2 pm to perform the choreographed dance, flash mob style at our historic Bridge. Wear pink and red colours, bring drums or regalia, or just show up! Overnight accommodation is available at cost and some billeting also offered for out of town participants. A fundraising event for Local Elders is also happening the same day, same place, and you are invited to attend at noon. This event is organized by the Wisdom Keepers of Cooks Ferry Indian Band Elders. Location is Cooks Ferry Band Hall, on Deer Lane, off Bridge Street, off Hwy 1. Meet up there to support the Elders and prepare for the Dance. At 2 pm those in attendance will be the dancing in the gym and they travel outside to the “bridge”. One Billion Rising for Justice is a global call to women survivors of violence and those who love them to gather safely in community outside places where they are entitled to justice courthouses, police stations, government offices, school administration buildings, work places, sites of environmental injustice, military courts, embassies, places of worship, homes, or simply public gathering places where women deserve to feel safe but too often do not. It is a call to survivors to break the silence and release their stories - politically, spiritually, outrageously - through art, dance, marches, ritual, song, spoken word, testimonies and whatever way feels right.

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On April 6 a special Sunday Matinee gospel style with the fabulous Ken Whiteley, a Canadian roots music legend. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gosNadine pel and children’s music. Among Davenport numerous accolades, he has been awarded a Canadian Folk Music creativecurrent@ Award, Genie Award for Best Oritelus.net ginal Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime Achievement recognition from Tales is a quartet of classical musicians the Ontario Council of Folk Festifrom Kamloops. Headed up by our fa- vals and Mariposa Folk Festival. vourite Ashcroft Choir pianist - Dimiter Closing out the Season will be First Terziev, Paws & Tales presents a con- Nations Artist, Sandy Scofield on Fricert programme which focuses on art day, May 9. Scofield is a multi-award music pieces either related to the ani- winning composer, musician and singmal theme or having a narrative story er. She has studied classical, jazz, Afbehind them. The range of music styles rican, Indonesian gamelan and electroin the concert is enormous - it includes acoustic music. works from, 18th century (Scarlatti, A Métis from the Saulteaux and Daquin, Mozart), 19th Century (Grieg, Cree Nations, she hails from four genDebussy), and contemporaries (Clif- erations of fiddlers, singers and musiford Crawley, Catherine McMichael). cians. Among her four recordings to The soprano Carlene Wiebe, the clari- date, she has won five Canadian Abnetist Sally Arai, the flutist Cathar- original Music Awards, a Canadian ine Dochstader, and the pianist Dimit- Folk Music Award, an Indian Summer er Terziev perform in various combin- Music Award (U.S.A.), a Western Canations ranging from a single instrument adian Music Award and received three to a full quartet. consecutive Juno nominations. Tickets are now available in AshOver the years, she has mentored croft at The Ashcroft Bakery and Na- innumerable First Nations singers and tures Gifts, and at The Jade Shoppe in songwriters in the way of rudimentCache Creek. You can also help out as ary music theory, vocal techniques, a Volunteer to get a discounted ticket.. songwriting craft and music-induswell worth it for just a few hours work! try protocol. She has toured to festivals For more info call (250) 453-9100 or on four continents, and in 2011, peremail windingriversarts@gmail.com formed at the InternationWinter/Spring concerts al Rainforest Coming on Friday, March 14 will World Music be The Moonshiners. Known for their Festival in powerful three part harmonies, dance- Borneo makable grooves and wild instrumental ing this the excursions The Moonshiners are an fifth continUrban West Coast take on Bluegrass, ent where folk, early Country and Blues. Based she has perin Victoria BC the Band is comprised formed. She of some of Vancouver Islands best has comacoustic musicians: Chris Herbst (Do- posed for bro, vocals), Cluny Macpherson (Bass, dance, film, vocals), Miriam Sonstenes (Fiddle, Vocals), Mike Brooks (Mandolin) and See CURRENT Tad Ruszel (Guitar, vocals). on p. 10

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cess; almost every line that’s delivered is a cue for our director, Mavourneen, to stop whoever’s speaking and indicate to the people on the stage where they should be or move to. It takes almost 100 minutes to block a section of play that will take just over 30 minutes to perform, and we know that there will be tweaks to what we’ve just blocked as the rehearsals progress and Mavourneen gets a better idea of how she wants things to look. We’re also busy tweaking the Americanisms in the play, and replacing them with Canadian references. The Internal Revenue Service becomes Revenue Canada, the FBI is transformed into the RCMP, and a governor becomes a senator (which allows us to insert a topical reference to our current senate scandal). The most difficult adjustment is to the fact that Jake the security guard is now Jackie; all references to him and he and sir (and of course Jake) have to be changed to her and she and ma’am and Jackie, which is harder than you’d think. Jan. 21: More blocking; but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Jan. 25: Time to see how much blocking we can recall, as we take it from the top. There are still pauses to fine-tune a few things, but this time we progress through the script much faster, which is cheering. It becomes apparent that the last scene is going to need all of Mavourneen’s skill at handling a large group of people; most of the 21 cast members are on stage together at one point, so there’s not a lot of room for error. In fact, there’s not a lot of room, period. I can see more tweaks coming soon...

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The Clinton Museum - more than bricks by Esther Darlington MacDonald The red brick building sits so quaintly and sedately, like a school marm of old on the highway that goes through Clinton. It is a museum and it has been for many years. But the building was once a one roomed school built in Clinton’s earliest years. The bricks, I was told by Curator Avis Choate, were made right there in Clinton. I suppose from native clay and kiln dried, perhaps on the spot. Avis was the curator of Clinton Museum for well over 20 years. What brought it all to mind, was the amusing and informative Tales of the Cariboo by Mike Brundage. Mike writes about the parsonage, a tall frame house with a single dormer window located only a few hundred feet from the museum. Apparently, the house was moved by a team of horses from its original location on the main highway, and placed directly across the street from the United Church. Avis and husband Fred were living in that house when I moved to Clinton in 1970. Their son, author and game guide of considerable note, Chilco Choate, lived for a time as I recall, in a cottage behind the parsonage. Avis and Fred are long gone from this world, but their time in Clinton will be remembered by the few old timers left. And my memories of Avis and Fred are quite vivid. When Fred moved to Ashcroft after Avis died, I visited him often in Extended Care. He wanted me to read to him. I don’t recall what he wanted me to read, but I was happy to do this and he told me he liked the sound of my voice. Fred was a tall man with a dignified bearing, gentle in demeanour, but vigorous enough in opinion. (Like most of the intelligent people I know). He

was a staunch Conservative, and very much against the idea of the country going bilingual. Be that as it may, in old age, Fred’s persona in veritable old age took on that quality of equanimity that endears. He would walk me to the entry to the hospital after every visit. He advised me on the last occasion, that he had requested to be transferred to the hospital in Lillooet. I never saw him again. Now Avis was quite different in personality. She was as direct and forthright as a well placed arrow. She usually hit the mark too. Seated behind the desk on the pulpit-like dais at the rear of the Museum, she almost disappeared. All you could see was the top of her head. But the quality of the voice was undiminished by size. When she spoke for attention, Avis’s voice, like any good school teacher’s, could be heard not only to the doors of the Museum, but several feet beyond. Impatient to the point of rudeness, she could be abrupt, in fact, often was. But Avis could be quite the reverse when replying to questions from visiting tourists. Anyone interested in Avis’s passion for Cariboo history was rewarded in spades with a tide of well informed facts about pioneer folk and the events of yesteryear. Shortly after arriving in Clinton, I visited the Museum, met Avis, of course, and was given a tremendous introduction to South Cariboo history, a subject of which I was largely ignorant. Other than reading a little about the gold rush, I knew nothing about the

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Life in the movies ism industry and would also help out various other industry sector businesses. If a box office hit movie was made and shown around the world, the advertising in the movie alone could be worth many hundreds of thousands of dollars or millions of dollars over the long run. Hit movies are watched by people around the world, and a hit movie here could provide free advertising for the community and province for many decades to come. This is potential free advertising that Governments cannot afford in their budgets. The Premier of British Columbia should get her appropriate Ministers involved to find a more economically efficient way of utilizing the last days of the Old Spences Bridge for the benefit of all the tax payers in the province. Thinking out of the box may just provide greater economic spinoff effects in this case. Several dozen telephone calls to movie industry representatives may just save the Government millions of dollars and provide economic benefits well into the future. This potential economic opportunity should not be blown away by the Government of British Columbia. James Kohut Spences Bridge Letter from p. 4

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Sifting through the ashes of Clinton’s written history have time. I may be she was crazy.” Sifting through the millions of pounds every year. dead next year.” smoke blackened debris. Pulling out, The famed Cariboo freightSo, the upshot of it was, I wrote to sorting, and finally, wheelbarrowing er, Cataline, (Jean Caux) was photoLen Marchand, who was then a feder- one load after the other down to the graphed seated in front of the Clinton al minister, and I asked for a grant and Museum. The Hotel had been situated Museum. You can see the red bricks gave the reasons why it was needed. on the northern boundary of the town, a behind him. The rugged Spaniard’s Not too many weeks later, Avis called good three blocks or more from the Mu- face is a road map of Cariboo strength me to advise that a quite generous grant seum. So there was little, small boned, of character. Cataline probably spent had been given. It was as jubilant a fragile Avis, barrowing what most a good many hours in Clinton as he cackle as I would ever hear from Avis. people probably thought was a load of freighted everything imaginable up as She immediately set me to work. Gave junk down the main thoroughfare. Avis far as Barkerville. Somebody had the me a typewriter, a pack of file cards, and spent many hours cleaning, brushing, sense to see the freighter photographed, the tedious, methodical process of cata- and bringing back to some semblance before he left the Cariboo and went up loging every item in the Museum and of life those priceless artifacts she was to the Hazelton area, where he died and outside the Museum began. Avis sup- able to glean. It was the kind of effort was buried. Clinton’s history is older plied all the information. She had the back in the 1970’s you didn’t get much, than Ashcroft’s by at least 20 years.. history of every item, however small, if any credit for. British Columbia did So thanks, Mike, for that nudge of a noted. When I was last in the Clinton not realize at that point, that the back- reminder in your Tales of the Cariboo. Museum some time back, I was pleased bone of tourism was really the to see the card system still there. Province’s history. That people Avis then hired a couple of Amer- would come from across the ican Viet Nam veterans who just hap- world to find the Cariboo Gold pened to be staying in Clinton at Rush history and relive its colthe time. The two men were strong, or and character in museums Annual General Meeting healthy, and sober. They worked out- and former ghost towns. And side through the summer and into the we still have a way to go beFebruary 11, 2014 • 4 pm fall. fore we really begin to see our I was told by locals, that Avis saved history like that. Like the Brits at the Museum in Clinton a good many articles from the ruins of do. Mining their history. Even the(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX fire that destroyed the 97 year old a boat ride down the Thames All interested public is welcome Clinton Hotel in 1958. “People thought to the music of Elgar, brings in Clinton from p. 7

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Creative Cow House Concerts presents a House Concert with slam-poet, beat-box, multi-instrumentalist, CR Avery. Join them for to the Ashcroft area for a House Concert on Friday, Feb. 28 at the FarmHouse at Barnes Lake (just 12 minutes from downtown Ashcroft).The show starts at 7:30 pm and the house location is at 3820 Barnes Lake Rd, just past IG Machine. There are many words to describe CR Avery - Outlaw Hip-Hop Harmonica Player, Beatbox Poet, Punk Piano Player, String Quartet Raconteur, Rock & Roll Matador & Playwright. Whether performing to thousands at the Royal Albert Hall or the lucky few who made it inside the packed past capacity speakeasy, C.R. Avery is a unique, raw and dynamic performer. His genius lies in many genres – blues, hip-hop, spoken word and rock & roll. He is a one-man band, but one for this generation; with the rare ability to sing poetic verse while beatboxing simultaneously while pounding the piano and adding harmonica like a plot twist. A multi-talented front man for his Legal Tender String Quartet; a crazed lead singer/harp player for his rock & roll band The Special Interest Group; a lyrical dynamo and the musical backbone of the spoken word trio Tons of Fun University. From musical beginnings in his late teens, C.R. Avery has recorded over 15 albums as well as writing and directing six hip-hop operas, which were mounted and performed from New York’s Bowery to L.A.’s South Central. He has toured throughout Canada (including almost every major folk festival) the

USA and Europe (headlining or opening for Billy Bragg, Buck 65, and Sage Francis) and garnered the attention of music peers the likes of Tom Waits (“… he’s blowin’ my mind”); blues harp trail blazer Charlie Musselwhite (“… no one plays harmonica like him… no one…”); and folk legend Utah Phillips (“…raw talent”). His incredible live performances have been described as Bob Dylan in the body of Iggy Pop; colliding with Little Walter, the Beastie Boys and Allen Ginsberg. Every show is all or nothing and his fearless approach to all genres of music both on stage and in the studio proves the longevity of this talented, astonishing creator has so much more to come. Call Nadine or Andrea at (250) 453-9100 to reserve your seat. Hope to some new faces at this very enjoyable community event - coffee, tea and sweets provided. Sure to be a great show !

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Plans are looking good for this year’s Women’s Celebration in Walhachin. Come and enjoy a day of music, dance and workshops. See an array of creative women sharing skills and stories. The 6th Annual Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 8 at the Museum Hall from 11 am – 4 pm. There will be Booths, Demos, Music, Dance and a Mandela workshop (extra cost). Music & Dance line up details coming soon! It’s a Potluck!! - so please bring Snacks and Goodies for shared Potluck (veggie and meat). Admission and food by donation to go towards event costs. Our creativity as women is one of our greatest gifts. It’s that very important and a magical part of ourselves that is the expression of our divine feminine. For more information or to register for booth space please call; Nadine at (250) 453-9100. Encouraging men

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Switching Principals on March 13-17

Switching Principals is the next Community theatrical production presented by the fine folks of Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society. There was a great turnout for Auditions a few weeks back and the cast and crew are already busy memorizing lines and making plans for sets and costumes. The play is a fast-paced farce set at Marvin Gardens High School, which is stuck in a rut. School spirit has never been lower, and everyone hopes that the new principal will be a breath of fresh air. What they get, however, is a pair of fast-talking con artists who sneak into the school to hide out from the police. When one of them is mistaken for the new principal, he decides to play along. But how long can he keep everyone fooled? Can he and his partner dodge the FBI agent on their tail? And what happens when the real principal finally shows up? The farcical fun never stops in this wacky comedy! Rehearsals will continue through January to early March, with the production scheduled to take place from March 13-17 at the Ashcroft Community Hall. It is directed by Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan. Stay tuned for more information and look for posters around town.

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The Sage Sound Singers and The Desert Bells Bell Choir have begun their Spring sessions in preparation for another beautiful celebration of harmonies which will be co-presented again with Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society on March 29 at St Albans Hall. This will be an evening performance and is by donation. Stayed tuned for more information and look for posters around town.

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Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LOGAN LAKE 1 bdrm main floor. $650/mon. Partly furnished. NS, Avail. immed. 250-395-2906/250-395-6533.

Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Mature Persons Includes heat & hot water MOTEL UNITS All units have full Kitchenettes, air conditioning, Cable TV and Internet access Nightly - Weekly - Monthly On-site Managers Contact Carolee 250-453-9129

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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Chilliwack, BC Our Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choice”. We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of OperaƟons Supervisor and complement the team at our Chilliwack, BC operaƟon. You will provide: • Day to day direcƟon and communicaƟon with our valued drivers • Employee development and training • Resource Planning and ImplementaƟon • Customer liaison and support

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Preference will be given to individuals with a post-secondary educaƟon and/or relevant experience.

ASHCROFT: SW Mobile: 2 bdrm, 1 bath. New S/F, A/C, W/D. 55 and older $650/mon. N/S Small pet ok 250-3956533 or 250-395-2906.

Please send resume in condence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, Fax: (250) 314-1750, e-mail: lsavage@arrow.ca

Cache Creek: Quaint farm house; 3 Bdrm. 2 Bath; partially furnished. Tidy/NS only apply.$800.00 per mo. + Util. Avl Mar 1/14 Call 250-459-6806

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Consumer Survey - Local Food The communities of Merritt and Ashcroft are cooperating on a BC Healthy Communities project to learn more about local food production and purchasing. We are asking the farming community and residents what they are currently producing/consuming in the way of locally grown food products. Please share your insights through this short survey. If you would like to be entered into a draw for prizes from our local sponsors, be sure to include your name and contact information. This will be used solely for the prize draw, or to contact you based on your response to the last survey question. Prizes have kindly been contributed in your community by: City of Ashcroft (pool passes), Ashcroft Journal, Beans Roasted Rite and Ashcroft Bakery Thank you kindly for your participation!! 1. Where do you live? (Please be specific - Merritt, Shackan, Spence’s Bridge, Ashcroft, etc.) 2. What is your age group? [ ] 0-19

[ ] 20-29 [ ] 30-39 [ ]40-49 [ ] 50-59 [ ] 60-69 [ ] 70+

3. Do you have a garden or livestock (chickens etc)? (a) What types of food do you grow / raise? [ ] greens [ ] tomatoes [ ] herbs [ ] berries [ ] tree fruits [ ] eggs Vegetables / Meat (please specify): (b) If you garden, do you produce [ ] at least 50% of your annual need [ ] 25-50% of your annual need [ ] under 25% of your annual need 4. When you shop for produce, what % do you estimate buying from each of these sources (should add to 100%) ____% supermarket/grocery store ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% food co-op ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% natural food store ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% farmers’ market ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% farm stands/direct sales ____% CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) ____% Other (please specify) 5. When you shop for meat and dairy, what % do you estimate buying from each of these sources (should add to 100%) ____% supermarket/grocery store ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% food co-op ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% natural food store ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% farmers’ market ____% Local ____% Kamloops ____% farm stands/direct sales ____% CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) ____% Other (please specify) 6. Do you seek out locally grown foods when you shop at commercial stores? No [ ] Yes [ ] 7(a) Yes, I purchase local foods at: (please specify) 7(b) Examples of local foods I have bought are: 7(c) Local foods I would like to find are: 7(d) What is your interest in seeking out local food? (Please number in order of importance) __ freshness of food __ connection to the producer __ supporting the local economy __ less pesticide or other potential toxins __ organically grown __ other: 7. Are you willing to pay more for local produce? No [ ] Yes [ ] If yes, about how much more: up to [ ] 10% premium [ ] 10-20% premium [ ] 20-50% premium 8. What percentage of your diet is organic? [ ] 0 percent [ ] 1 - 25% [ ] 25 - 50% [ ] 50 - 75%

[ ] 50% + premium

[ ] 75% +

9. What would you like to see our local governments do to support local agriculture and food security? 10. Do you have any any other ideas/concerns that you would like to share? 11. Do you wish to be involved in any future agricultural or local food planning process? No [ ] Yes [ ] Print Name:

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Your entry can be dropped at the Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal. Thank you for your time and sharing your thoughts! Prefer to do your survey on-line? Use this link: http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/bchc-TcF/ashcroft-bchc/ Deadline for responding Feb. 15, 2014