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TNRD forms advisory body for agriculture by Wendy Coomber The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has directed its staff fo create an Agriculture Advisory Commission. The new body will comment on applications involving agricultural land and matters directly relating to the regional agricultural industry. John Ranta, the chair of TNRD’s board of directors, says the regional district’s staff are feeling “a bit unsettled” about the direction they’re receiving with development applications involving land in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). He said that after the province amended the Agricultural Land Commission Act last year and split the province into Section 1 and 2, the TNRD has had a number of applications for subdivisions or other development in the either in the ALR. What has changed, he said, is that instead of forwarding all applications directly to the Ministry of Agriculture for consideration, the TNRD is now being asked to review the application and forward its recommendations. “There is now a need for a meeting of minds between the board and planning department for applications in ALR,” said Ranta, “so we’re on a more compatible approach.” As the amendment took effect this year, placing the Interior and Kootenays into Section 2 along with the North, the province replaced long time chair of the Agricultural Land Commission Richard Bullock with Frank Leonard. Leonard spoke to the board of directors recently, “and he gave us his perspective,” said Ranta. For one thing, “He wants to speed up the consideration process.” The Agriculture Advisory Commission will help with that, Ranta said. “We’ll be able to have knowledgeable people - an opinion group with a focus and knowledge of agriculture - to advise us.” There is no deadline to have the advisory commission in place. He says the TNRD isn’t expecting a rush of applications for ALR development. The economy has been quiet and no one seems interesting in investing. TNRD staff is still investigating how to go about setting up the commission and then find members for it. He says it is the board’s hope that having an advisory commission will help crystallize their approach to land use.
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Remembrance Day in Ashcroft
Ashcroft’s Remembrance Day services were observed by a smaller crowd than normal, even though the weather was mild. The Ashcroft Legion conducted the services, Glenn Joss emcee’ing the event, with assistance from the Legion’s Chaplain,
Martina Duncan, Frank Mierau who led the singing and John Pierro who offered blessings on behalf of the Bonaparte Indian Band. Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta spoke about democracy and public service, and the cadets provided guards at the Cenotaph.
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5:30 pm: Parade entries marshal by CPR tracks south of the blue truck on Railway 6:00 pm: Parade starts All day: Santa Madness shopping at participating locations We are looking for entries from businesses, community groups and organizations as well as individuals. To register your float or parade entry, please contact Judy Stuart 250-453-9366 or (250) 457-7129, e-mail: judystuart@telus.net or David Durksen 250-457-3020, e-mail: durksen@coppervalley.bc.ca
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New ranching diploma offered by TRU by Barbara Roden The Applied Sustainable Ranching program (ASUR), an innovative and unique new diploma program, is now being offered by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Williams Lake.
Coming Events
Nov. 28 - Seniors Tea and Bazaar at 1pm in the Ashcroft Seniors Centre on Bancroft St. Nov. 29 - Toys for Joys. Bring a brand new toy and enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Grand Central Cafe at 9 am. Dec. 2 & 3 - Screening mammography mobile van will be at the Ashcroft Health Unit. Phone 1-800-663-9203 for appointments. Dec. 5 - Cache Creek Indoor Market, 9 am to 1pm in the Community Hall. Farmers and Fleas welcome. Call 457-9587 to register or go to our Facebook page, Cache Creek Market. Dec. 11 - The fourth annual Cache Creek Winter Lights/ Sing-along at the Cache Creek Community Hall, 7pm. Free event. Music by the hand bell choir and other local musicians, hot beverages and snacks and a visit from Santa. Everyone welcome. Dec. 13 - Kinsmen Christmas Turkey Bingo, Cache Creek Com. Hall. Doors open at 10am Bingo at 11am. Dec. 16, 17, 18 - 9:00 am to noon - volunteers to pack Christmas Hampers - Ashcroft Community Hall. Dec. 17 - CP Holiday Train in Ashcroft at 8:50pm in the CP yard on Railway Ave. Bring donations for the local food bank. Dec. 19 - Christmas Hamper Pick Up and Delivery date (morning) Dec. 24 - Zion United Church Christmas Eve service at 4 pm. A service of carols and lessons with Rev. Ivy Thomas. 401 Bancroft St. Ashcroft. All are welcome. The Cache Creek Indoor Market is held the first Saturday of the month over the winter, except for January. Community Vegetarian Potluck Desert Sands School every 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:00pm. Bring your favourite Vegetarian Dish and join the fellowship.
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The program was developed over a twoyear period by TRU, in conjunction with ranchers and producers in the Cariboo. “There was input from a broad range of people to develop it,” says Student Coordinator Rita Giesbrecht, noting that it was an industry- and student-driven initiative, rather than something TRU decided to offer. “A lot of the younger generation aspire to live on the land, but they have no chance to learn, as they’re not from a ranching family,” she says. “Local producers recognize the need for education about agriculture in the area, and that the model needs to undergo changes in order to remain viable. This program is designed to bring ranching into the 21st century.” The two-year program consists of nine modules, each lasting between one and 12 weeks. The courses will be taught by specialists in the different areas, which include environmental sustainability; beef, sheep, and winter feed production; and hands-on skill development, such as horsemanship, basic dog handling, equipment maintenance, and designing fences. Another important area is sustainable enterprise. “Succession planning is very important,” notes Giesbrecht. “We want to continue to have traditional grass-based livestock agriculture.” The flexible blended learning model will use three different methods to deliver the content. Students will have online written coursework, and interaction with instructors in a classroom or via videoconferencing, Skype, or phone, meaning they don’t have to be close to Williams Lake. Giesbrecht says students could complete the program without once setting foot in a classroom. The third way of learning will be via handson experience on the land, working on a ranch or farm anywhere in the province, and Giesbrecht is now looking for prospective host ranches prepared to mentor a student. The first intake of students for the program, which begins in January 2016, is expected to draw mainly from the Cariboo, but the target is eventually to have international students make up 30 per cent of the enrollment. Anyone who would like more information about ASUR, or who would like to be a host ranch, should call or text Giesbrecht at (250) 706-5577, or e-mail her at rgiesbrecht@tru. ca. There is also an information session about the program from 7-9:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Tourism Discovery Centre on Broadway Ave. S. in Williams Lake. “We’re very proud and pleased with how the program has developed,” she says. “It fills so many gaps and provides so many opportunities.”
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New doctors will be at Nov. 25 meeting by Wendy Coomber Area residents eager to meet the two new doctors who are hoping to settle in Ashcroft, won’t have to wait until they’ve completed their assessment in February. The public is invited to attend a Health Services Update on Nov. 25 at 4:30 pm in Ashcroft Community Hall. The hour-long meeting will be hosted by MLA Jackie Tegart. Doctors Debra Obu and Amgad Zake will be there, along with Berni Easson from Interior Health. Dr. Nancy Humber, head of the Practice Ready Assessment program in Lillooet will talk briefly about the program and about the new Project Manager of Rural Health. The Wellness Heath Action Coalition (WHAC) will provide information on their rold and details about the bus that takes people to see the new doctors in Lillooet every Thursday. WHAC member David Durksen says there will also be two exciting new announcements, although he wouldn’t say what those were. There will be time afterwards for questions and from the public, and also time to personally meet the new doctors. “We’re hoping to see the seniors at this meeting because access to health is very important to them,” said Lori Pilon, assistant to MLA Tegart. “Rural Health Services is such an important issue for community members, so I am pleased to be working with WHAC and Interior Health to provide this update and opportunity for citizens of Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton to meet new Doctors Obu and Zake.” Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart said. “Attracting and keeping physicians is ongoing in our communities. Our goals are to continue to recruit and retain physicians, provide 24/7 emergency access and to enhance and improve all health-care services.”
Lions continue to support Better at Home The Ashcroft & District Lions presented their annual donation to the Better at Home program last week. The Lions helped the program get its start in Ashcroft in 2013. Program manager Nancy Kendall accepts their donation from Lions’ members (l-r) Don Whitford, Nick Lebedoff, Ines Lopez, Bob Williams and Moe Girard.
CiB pushes for an Ashcroft urban forestry plan by Wendy Coomber Trees have always been an important part of the landscape on this planet and the lack of trees anywhere is immediately noticeable. Just how important they are is constantly being redefined. From experience, we know that they are generally aesthetically pleasing and provide welcome shade. For centuries, certain species have been used to drain swamps so that land could be developed and to eliminate disease-carrying mosquitos. As climate change mitigation becomes increasingly important, trees are recognized as absorbing harmful green-
house gases and producing oxygen in their place. Some Canadian municipalities are documenting their “green infrastructure” in an attempt to quantify their value and ensure their numbers and their health through strategic management that includes bylaws, policies and replanting programs. Ashcroft Communities in Bloom is encouraging the Village to form a joint committee to develop an Urban Forestry plan for Ashcroft. The group conducted their own tree inventory of the downtown area in 2012, but Andrea Walker says there is much more to do in terms of tree management. Many cities have embarked on an Urban Forestry strategy, said Walker. “Ours doesn’t have to be a Cadillac model,” she said, “but we should know in advance where we can plant trees, how are we going to replace diseased or nuisance trees. If you have a plan, you know. “Obviously, trees give us the oxygen we breathe, they clean the air, they give us shade, give us aesthetics. Think, where do people go on a hot day? To the park. Why? For the shade and the trees. What would it look like to drive down the street in a town without trees?” She said urban forestry management is a large component of the national Communities in Bloom program and the lack of an overall plan by the Village has cost the Ashcroft group points every year. Kamloops lost over 1,100 pine trees to pine beetle infestation. The city is working on its own Urban Forestry Plan. Trees improve residential property Ashcroft Legion was a spooky place to be at the Oct. 30 “Spooktoberfest” dinner. values, according to the draft plan, lowers the temperature Among the spookier denizens were first-place winners (l-r): Bob and Deb Tuohey, around them as well as in nearDolly Lowe and Bob and Jeannine Nishiguchi.
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by buildings, reduce storm runoff by capturing water on their leaves and absorbing the water through their roots, provide wildlife habitat for birds and other creatures, and offsetting climate change by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide in their tissues. The plan states that one tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air - the equivalent of 11,000 miles of car emissions. Tree roots also stabilize hillsides and prevent the soil from moving. Walker says it’s not enough to just plant a tree. “We don’t have any native trees here,” she said, “but when you plant a tree you want to get something that won’t use a lot of water.” She says a strategic plan would be a perfect fit to the Village’s new Water Conservation bylaw. “The public needs education on what they can plant that won’t require a lot of water,” said Walker. “People often don’t pay attention to what they’re planting.” Cedars and willows are “water suckers” she says. Junipers are not. And then there are the local “nuisance” trees like the prolific Chinese elms and the messy cottonwoods. Kamloops has identified five species of nuisance trees in its draft plan. A plan would also give some thought to the best places to plant trees. The trees along Railway St. don’t have enough room to grow, she says. They’re surrounded by concrete, and there is concrete under their watering zone which is where the rainwater drips off the ends of the branches. The group would also like to see a public works member trained in tree care. “It will be expensive,” she says, “but they will be an asset to the town, just as the trees are.” The proposed joint committee could start just by identifying nuisance trees to be replaced. “All we want is to make our community a better place,” said Walker. “That’s the ultimate goal for CiB.”
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The cold weather brings out the best It’s always struck me as odd how, as weather conditions worsen, people are more apt to leave their snug homes to be in the company of others. When we lived up north, community events that were held on cold, miserable, blizzard-y nights always had the best turnout. I suspect Cabin Fever may have played a small part in that. It’s obvious from my chair at The Journal that this is the busiest time of year. As the melting snow turns into warm winds and school closes down for the summer, most groups do likewise as people head out of town for vacations or recreation. Trying to find anyone to talk about news is next to impossible. However, first hint of Winter and everyone is scrambling madly to get the Christmas preparations in place. (Actually, it begins with Halloween and gets more frantic as Remembrance Day comes and goes.) There are a few Snowbirds, but life in our small communities apparently goes on without them. From now until New Years the pace will be frantic - bazaars and suppers, parties and concerts. Then Jan. 1 arrives and it’s quiet - nay, dead - for days afterwards as everyone recuperates. And then back to work at a slower pace... until the snow melts. Perhaps it’s also the cold weather that keeps us active. Movement keeps us warm. Hot weather makes us drowsy. Or possibly, staying busy takes our attention away from how abysmally cold it is outside. But most of all, I have a sneaking suspicion that as the daylight hours dwindle, we instinctively come together for protection against whatever hungry beasts may be prowling the perimeter. The lights and heating of our public gathering places provide a modern alternative to the old bonfire. Whatever you choose to believe, there is no shortage of events to get you out of the house, from the local production of My Fair Lady that opens tomorrow night, to the New Years dances in each of our communities. Hopefully no hungry prowling beasts out there to devour you. This is the best of small town living.
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Bouquets to Second Time Around Dear Editor Most weeks this column is filled with either complaints or opinions of the general public, that are depressing and boring. This week I would like to reverse this trend and give a huge Shout Out of appreciation for the little Second Time Around thrift store volunteers. I approached the ladies (and men) asking if they would consider donating funds toward the purchase and placement of a bench that would be placed up on the outside trail along the “dunes” where dozens of people walk every day. Some of us are getting up there and a rest is needed when trying to complete a walk each day. The Second Time Around group very generously advised me they had approved funding to purchase and place three beautiful benches along the trail overlooking the village and river. Within the last week or so Ashcroft’s public works crew has secured and placed these benches so that walkers or tourists using the B&B up on the Mesa can relax and view our village from these beautiful vantage points.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A huge bouquet of roses to both the volunteers of Second Time Around. And our Village workers for installation of these benches for our residents to enjoy. Thank you! Lee Desmarais Ashcroft
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Dear Editor I would like to thank everyone who attended the candle light vigil for Eddie. Andto all those who have stopped me on the street to tell me
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UNITED IN SPIRIT United Church Women Phyllis Gray
Bazaar plans made Seven ladies answered the roll call for our Nov. 10 United Church Women’s meeting. President Reta Robertson welcomed everyone and thanked them for their dedication to the work of United Chrch Women. We repeated the UCW Purpose together. Joyce Freeman led the Devotional taken from “There is A Season” by Betty Rodford turcot entitled “Peace Making”. The scripture was from Micah 4:3-5. It is better to remember that we need to work towards peace to end the suffering that occurs through the violence and ravages of war. She closed with a prayer. We evaluated the Mr. Miyagishima’s Memorial Tea. It went very well and was appreciated. We decided to have our Annual Church Family Christmas Dinner and Social time on Dec. 11 beginning with pot luck at 5:30 pm. The Inter Church Bazaar plans were finalized in detail and this annual event will be held in the Anglican Church Hall on Dec. 5 from 11 am to 1 pm with an opening Blessing at 10:30. We will set up Friday night at 7 pm the night before. Each of us brought Christmas cards for the residents of Garden Oasis to use. Reports were given and treasurer Colleen Mierau handed out her written report. Dorothy Pears read her report for Sunshine she will be sending out several Christmas Cards to those who no longer live here but some who still support our work. Phyllis Gray ave her Publicity report and Hilda Drinkwater gave her Archives report. Reta Robertson reported for Outreach: she received many, many stamps which help with Christian work elsewhere. She didn’t receive many Campbell labels, but we thank all of you who save these items and turn them in, so please keep them coming. We will be meeting at 2:30 instead of 2 pm for the first three months of 2016 to accommodate those who can’t come at 2 pm. We postponed our executive election until the January meeting. We will decorate the church and hall on Dec. 8 at 10 am. We don’t have an official meeting in December so our next meeting will be Jan. 5 at 2:30 pm. We closed with the UCW Creed. We wish everyone a Joyful and Blessed Christmas.
COMMUNITY VICTORIA – We will soon learn what Premier Christy Clark and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have in mind for Canada’s renewed effort to influence climate change. As they prepare to join the 40,000 people jetting to Paris for the next big United Nations summit to deal with human impact on the world’s weather, here is some context for what is to come in December and beyond. Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion served as environment minister under former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin. Then, as Liberal leader, Dion’s proposed “green shift” carbon tax was pivotal only in ending his leadership. With a majority government this time, he promises the entire federal cabinet will be involved. Dion gave a revealing interview to The Globe and Mail last week about his experience in government. “The old system was to give the file of the environment to the minister of the environment and say, ‘deal with it, be the hero of the environment groups, but don’t bother us because we have jobs to create and an economy to grow’,” Dion said. “That will not work.” It certainly didn’t work, which is not surprising since Dion is admitting the Liberals considered the environment ministry a mere public relations tool. This was the period when Canada signed on to the Kyoto Protocol, then
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pretended to care about it as the United States rejected it in a unanimous vote of Congress. We now understand more about those environmental groups, most funded by U.S. billionaires to target the Canadian oil and gas industry while the U.S. booms. Their tactics were on display in the defeat of the Keystone XL oil pipeline to the U.S., with arguments that even President Barack Obama acknowledged were exaggerated. Dion’s ill-fated “green shift” wasn’t just about greenhouse gases. He intended to impose a national carbon tax and use the proceeds to eliminate child poverty. This concept is back, on a global scale. If you’ve been to the movies lately, you may have seen a slick animated commercial sponsored by the UN, featuring animals running the world from the seats of the General Assembly. “We have a plan,” trumpets the elegant llama at the podium, not only to fix climate change but to eliminate poverty as well.
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One problem with Kyoto was that it left emerging economies like China and India untouched. And while Canada endures false allegations of subsidizing fossil fuels, actual subsidies are huge in petro-states like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Indonesia, where gasoline sells on average at a third of Canadian prices. China and India’s carbon emissions have about tripled since the Kyoto public relations gesture in 1997. That growth is one reason why Canada’s share of global emissions has now fallen to below two per cent. Here in B.C., Clark intends to unveil her “Climate 2.0” plan before heading to Paris. We’ll see if it includes another increase in B.C.’s vaunted carbon tax, which now translates to about seven cents on a litre of gasoline. Even without carbon taxes, about a third of the pump price Canadians pay is federal, provincial and local tax. In Metro Vancouver, it’s closer to 40 per cent. In Venezuela, a big winner in the Keystone XL decision, gas sells for around two cents a litre. The B.C. government admits its post-carbon tax reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was largely due to the global recession of 2008-09. Now with crude oil at historic low prices, B.C.’s carbon tax is a weak signal lost in the noise of a world-wide glut of oil and gas. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Every year is good at the Ashcroft Museum by Wendy Coomber It’s always an interesting summer at the Ashcroft Museum, says curator Kathy Paulos. She says numbers were down this year, which she blames on the heat everyone she talked to said they were heading out of town to be by “the lake”. “It was only a couple of hundred fewer [than last year],” she said, “but we like to go up every year, not down.” This summer the Museum also took on the temporary role of the Ashcroft tourist booth. Property next to the little tourist booth downtown next to the car wash changed hands and driving access to the building was cut off. The building has now been moved to Heritage Place Park. “It wasn’t bad having the tourists here because it was a quieter year, but I think the volunteers [who staff the booth] missed it.” Paulos says they didn’t have any bus tours this year, but they had local school groups and groups of local historians. One of the Museum’s highlights of 2015 was the Open House in August that featured Ashcroft’s Chinatown. The Open House was very well attended, with first-hand information provided by long time Ashcroft resident Loyd Wongs. The next heritage event will be in February for BC Heritage Week. Their topic is “Distinctive Destinations”, but Paulos says they don’t have specific plans yet for what to feaure. Fantastic donations and descendants
of Ashcroft pioneers were the among the best parts of the year, she says. “We always get interesting visitors.” This summer she had descendants of the Cummings, McAbees and Christie families. “I love it when the descendants come back,” she says. “Reg Christie was the surveyor for the Walhachin flume. They tell me a story and I usually tell them a story. One of T.A. (Tom) Cummings descendants asked her if the Museum had any information on him. Tom was wner/publisher of the Ashcroft Journal after inheriting it from his father. R.D. Cumming. The Museum was established in 1936 by R.D. Cumming, who had collected many artifacts throughout his time at the newspaper, and has a large display of Journal artifacts. “I was able to fill him in,” she says, without going into details. Twenty-one First Nations baskets were donated from Bill and Bernie Kershaw of Barriere. Bernie is descendant of former Ashcroft resident Arthur Haddock. Paulos says 10 of the basiets were on display this year, and the rest will be out next year. First they have to be catalogued. “One realy neat thing,” she said, “is that John Haugen from Lytton came to share his knowledge about them where some of them were from, what they were used for.” She found out that a couple of the baskets are from the Chilcoutin and that is rare because the First Nations there didn’t do a lot of coil baskets. Paulos says she is hoping to feature the baskets next year in some type of event. Another donation this year came in the form of a beautiful 1906 wedding dress that belonged to Ethel More, who married in England and moved to Clinton/Ashcroft area. Her husband worked for the highways. The Museum was also the recipient this year of a oval glass portrait of
John Dawson “Ole” Evans in his WWI uniform. Evans enlisted in 1917 and was wounded, ending up in the hospital where it was discovered that he was only 14 year old. His grand daughter on Vancouver Island also donated a bean pot, crock pot and a turkey platter from the Evans family homestead. The Museum was also given a curious little flyer from June 9th, 1906, claiming on the front to be The Dailing Mining Journal (the forerunner to The Journal) but seemed to be a program for a night of tongue-in-cheek entertainment, including live songs and music, and recitations from The Daily Journal. “Charley Deans is sill a bachelor and has had more disappointments in love affairs than any one in tow. He is now suffering from an income of $10,000 a year made in Ashcroft real estate and is dyspeptic.” is one of the flyer’s entries. “Fred Tingley went into railroading and is now one of the men that shout ‘all aboard for Cariboo’ on the Ashcroft and Fort Simpson line.” and “The Brysoe Brothers left here about the time of the stage robbery on the Cariboo road. You no doubt read abou the $100,000 hold-up, bullion being shipped down from the South Fork mine in the spring of ‘96. At last reports they were in South Amierica and seemed to be well supplied with funds.” are just some of the many paragraphs written about prominent Ashcroft residents. Paulos says the research into the history of local events and people is fun, and provides background when donations are offered. Whether the Museum accepts a donation depends on what it is and where it’s from. She says space is limited, so if it isn’t from that if it isn’t from Ashcroft, or unique to the area, she suggests to the donors that they take it to a more appropriate museum. It’s no good to anyone if it’s just going to be stored in the basement, she says.
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My Fair Lady all set to enthrall audiences
Fusaye (Fusa) Teshima
by Barbara Roden By the time you read this, the more than 50 cast and crew members of My Fair Lady - produced by the Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society - will be staring down opening night on Nov. 20. Auditions were held in early May, so it’s been almost seven months since we all embarked on the process; but suddenly a night that was comfortably far off in the distance is upon us. Beginning in November, rehearsals went from being a few individual scenes to a full run-through of the play. This not only brings the full cast together, it gives us an idea of what we’re in the process of creating. And at almost every rehearsal a new piece of set or a new prop appears, as if by magic. There’s even a wax phonograph machine for Henry Higgins’s desk, to the delight of us all. Costumes have been a major priority since the beginning. Many WRAPS productions are either set in the present day or require few costume changes, but My Fair Lady is set in 1912 London, and some cast members have as many as five complete costume changes. The wardrobe department has been working tirelessly to find, convert, or adapt existing gowns and suits, create elaborate hats for the Ascot scene, Henry Higgins (John Kidder) attempts to teach Eliza Doolittle and search for accessories such as parasols, walking-sticks, (Nancy Duchaine) to speak properly in My Fair Lady. gloves, and jewellery. We were all “off book” by Nov. 8, which meant we the first dress rehearsal many actors are electing to change couldn’t have scripts or music on stage with us; but we could into their costumes for each scene. Not only does this tell still call “Line!” if we dried (forgot a line), or ask Music- each actor how much time he or she has to make a costume al Director Michelle Reid to re-start a song if someone for- change, it helps the actors move on stage. A woman wearing got the lyrics or missed a cue. Starting on Nov. 8., however, a full-length gown or skirt and high heels is going to move we don’t have that safety net. If anyone forgets a line, she differently to one who’s wearing jeans and trainers. Third, and most important, it all comes together. There hopes someone else on stage steps in and helps out; if lyrics go missing, the singer hopes he can remember a line and get are few dropped lines; when a line is forgotten, someone else one stage comes to the rescue. Scene changes go much back into the song. As a result, the rehearsal on the 8th is . . . not pretty. The more smoothly, since Clement has drawn up plans showing first half goes fairly well, prompting 50-minutes’-worth of who takes what on stage, and brings what off, in every scene. notes from director Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan. At the end The costumes help to give a real sense of place and time, of the second act, however, she tells us she has few notes. and at the break between Acts One and Two actor Gerald “When things don’t go well there’s not much point writing a Young (who plays Freddy) gives the cast a quick waltz lesson, which yours truly - possessed of two left feet - takes part lot of notes.” No question about it: act two was ragged. A couple of in, even though she’s not in the Embassy Ball scene. There’s one final run-through on Nov. 14, and then we’re newbies look somewhat panicked, and I try to reassure them. “It’s okay; this is always the worst rehearsal, when we can’t into the final stretch, with a tech rehearsal on Nov. 17, folcall for lines,” I tell them. “This is the point where we really lowed by two full dress rehearsals. The next time we do this it will be for real, in front of an audience. Are we ready? Two wonder if we can do it. And we can.” There’s a rehearsal two days later, hampered by the ab- weeks ago we would have said no; but now? By George, sence of Col. Pickering (at work), Freddy Eynsford-Hill (un- we’ve got it! My Fair Lady is at the Ashcroft HUB (the former Eleavailable), Alfred P. Doolittle (in Mexico), and Eliza Doolittle (paged to a fire call during Act One, Scene 2); stage mentary School) at 7 pm on Nov. 20, 21, 27, and 28, and at 2 manager Jessica Clement once more gamely steps up and pm on Nov. 22. Admission is by donation. fills in for those missing. On Nov. 12, however, something magical happens. First of all, WRAPS now has exclusive use of the gym at the former Ashcroft Elementary School, meaning that Jim Duncan and his crew of builders (Monty Downs, Dale Lyon, Jim Rymer, Daniel Collett, and Tim Roden) can swoop in and put up almost all of the set; when Cache Creek the author stops by to see how things are going she’s handed a drill and a bag of screws and Mon. Community Hall asked to help put up the balustrade and finials. Basement Meeting Room Nov. 23 This is a huge help to the actors, who now can see exactly where they enter and exit, and what is where on the stage. It’s much easier to lean on a balustrade when it’s actually in place, rather than having to imagine it’s there. The future of the golf course in Ashcroft/ Second, costumes have largely been finalCache Creek is in your hands. ized, and even though we’re a week away from
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fusaye (Fusa) Teshima on November 4, 2015. She fought her hardest, right to the end and nothing less would have been acceptable to her. Fusa is predeceased by her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her two sisters, Kiyoko and Merry and her five brothers, Mamoru (Robin), Ken, Mutsuo (Pat), Roy (Sandra), and Richard (Judy). Also, numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was born in Vancouver and was a long term resident of Ashcroft. Fusa worked for 41 dedicated years at The Lady Minto and Ashcroft Hospitals, until she retired, then kept busy with volunteer work. Our heartfelt appreciation is extended to all staff on the ICU Ward at the R.I.H. & Renal Unit, and special thanks to Deb, Pam and Laurel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 9Z9 or to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 1589 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V7, in memory of Fusa would be greatly appreciated. There will be a reception tea held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the St. Albans Anglican Church Hall 501 Brink St., Ashcroft B.C.
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Cougar sighted in Clinton Cougar Alert
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A large male cougar has been spotted numerous times in the Village of Clinton. It has been seen most Susan Swan often in the Cariboo 459-2224 or 2325 Street area though one countrysquire@ main street (Hwy 97) bcwireless.com resident was surprised to find it on his second storey deck as it followed his cat up the stairs. I’ve been told that people have contacted the Conservation Office with no response. Several pets have already disappeared and parents are concerned about their children. Clinton residents are advised to keep their pets indoors and have an adult stay out with your children when they are outdoors. This big cat is getting bolder, going into yards and up onto decks. He has been around at all hours, even in daylight so stay alert. The BC Government website says “To report a conflict with wildlife that threatens public safety call 1-877-952-7277”. If enough people call (and you should call every time you spot this cat in town) maybe something will be done before someone gets hurt.
Blast of Winter
One would be forgiven for thinking winter had already arrived in Clinton as residents began their day on Nov. 15. A heavy snowfall blanketed the village in over 15 cm of white stuff overnight. It is still falling as I write this at 9:30 a.m. Drivers are reporting terrible road conditions so many were not able to make it to work. Good day to stay in and get some work done at home (after shovelling out the driveway, walks, etc.). Of course winter doesn’t officially arrive until Dec. 22 so this is just a test run for what may be coming.
Christmas Food Hampers
This is the time to think of those less fortunate. Boxes have been distributed in various locations throughout town for your food donations. You can place non-perishable goods in them (please check expiry dates as outdated goods cannot be used). Canned goods, packaged goods such as cake mixes, pasta, stuffing mixes, etc. will all be appreciated. The last day for Clinton residents to sign up in Clinton is Thursday, Nov. 19. Drop by the Clinton Health Center between 2-4 p.m. You are asked to apply in person and bring photo I.D, proof of your residential address and care cards for other family members who live with you. The Christmas Food Hamper organizers would also appreciate monetary donations. Cheques, made payable to Ashcroft and Area Community Resources Society can be sent to PO Box 1137, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0. Donors will be given an Income Tax Receipt.
PAC Dinner and Auction
Saturday, Nov. 21 will see the Clinton Memorial Hall decked out in Christmas finery as the David Stoddart School PAC hosts their Dinner and Auction. For many this is the kick-off to the Christmas season in Clinton. Some tickets are still available at the school, Integris Credit Union, Clinton Home Building Center and Country Squire Gift Shop. You can also phone the school at 250-459-2219 for tickets or information. An alternate number to call is 250-459-2379. Personally I look forward to this event and never fail to have a good time.
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Golden Country presents
... Past, Present & Beyond The Great War - Pt. 6: “It’s hell over there.”
An intermittent series looking at paper, and in July there was more news Ashcroft and area during World War I. from local men who were in the thick George Christie had been of the fightnamed, in May 1915, as the ing. first of the Walhachin continSgt. A.B. gent killed in action, with his Ritchie was death reported in The Journal. also at the However, the June 26, Second Bat1915 issue of the paper antle of Ypres, nounced that Christie had not where, he been killed, but had been inwrote, “the jured when he received shrapCanadians nel in both legs. The article ran made a name an excerpt from a letter from that will live Christie, who had been reforever.” moved to hospital in England (This was after four months of “playthe first maGOLDEN COUNTRY ing with death” in the trenchjor battle for BARBARA RODEN es, and who found it hard to the 1st Cansleep in a comfortable bed. “If adian Divsomeone could beat a brass drum, or ision, and their defeat of the Germans a tin pail, it would make me imagine I marked the first time a former Colwas in my old dug-out,” he wrote. onial force defeated a European force “The left leg is shattered very bad in Europe.) Ritchie added, “Everyfrom knee to hip; the right from knee- body but the Kaiser, I think, is wantcap to ankle. It’s hell over there, that’s ing peace.” the word for it. We had a rough time, A seaman identified only as and lost heavily, at the [Second] Bat- “Frank” wrote that “The last couple tle of Ypres on the 22nd of April. . . . of days on board [our destroyer] were From what I have seen the path to vic- quite exciting; our officers apparenttory must be a long and costly one.” ly anticipated being torpedoed at any Also in June came news of the moment. We were all made to sleep on death of W. T. Bond and Walhachin deck and carry life-belts wherever we resident Lt. W.G. “Billy” Tennant, as went.” well as reports of injuries to four other “C.A.B. of the Cariboo”, part of an local men. Late in the month a Govern- ambulance crew, spoke of how difficult ment Remount officer arrived in Ash- it was to work day in, day out with the croft to inspect a large number mil- threat of being shot: “It is quite lively itary and draft horses for the army. He here at times as the Bosches put in a was shown “some very fine animals”, few shrapnel souvenirs round my staand found 20 that were suitable from tion nearly every day . . . I would give a sources such as the Perry Ranch and lot for a few days on which I could feel the Inland Express. that I had no work to do and no guns to Confusion about those injured and listen to.” killed continued, with The Journal In August 1915, Lance-Corporreporting in July 1915 that Raymond al K. Weir wrote home about his imLeighton of Savona had been injured, pressions of England, noting that the only to state the following week that Canadian soldiers seemed to be looked he was still fighting in the trenches. A down on by the locals. “To the eye the letter from Leighton appeared in the country is beautiful,” he wrote. “Wher-
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Time - made the news, and The Journal reported on the support it had received in “the Old Country”. The paper noted that “the gain of one hour of sunlight each evening is better than half a holiday each week. The total extra sunlight gained in a year is 154 hours, the equivalent of 16 bank [statutory] holidays.” In early November 1915 The Journal reported that the ladies of the Red Cross Society would be sending Christmas presents to soldiers at the front. Each package would contain one pair of socks, one fruit cake, one tin of tobacco, one towel, one cake of soap, chewing gum, and one copy of The Ashcroft Journal. There was also an appeal, later in the month, for readers of the paper to refrain from giving Christmas gifts and instead use the funds saved to support the Red Cross and Patriotic funds. “It is a very small sacrifice to ask, when we consider the sacrifices of those who have sent their dearest and best to the front. And when those brave lads have volunteered to go and fight our battles for us, surely we should be willing to make such a small sacrifice in return to make them as comfortable as possible and to lessen their sufferings.”
ever you look there are green hills. At first it is very pleasant, but it soon gets monotonous. I would not take England for one small corner of Canada, and especially B.C.” Later that month a machine gun fund was established by C.A. Semlin and Mark McAbee, and The Journal reported that more than $900 was raised in one day. “We trust that this gun, when procured and established at the front, will put as many Germans out of business as the list totals up in dollars.” The Ashcroft Red Cross Society raised $100 via a Sports Day and Dance in June, and in July sent numerous items - including bandages, sponges, face cloths, and absorbent dressing - to Vancouver, to be forwarded to France. Another batch of items was dispatched in August, and The Journal reported that the ladies of the Society were busy “knitting scarves and other necessary winter articles for use during the coming cold weather.” In October 1915 the Society shipped more items to Vancouver for use at the front, including a cholera belt, a helmet, handkerchiefs, socks, scarves, and surgical kits. “All of which goes to prove that the ladies have not been idle during the past months.” In October 1915 a new war initiative - Canadian soldiers at the Second Battle of Ypres used crude gas masks in response to the Germans’ use of 160 tons of chlorine gas Daylight on the first day. Savings
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Games make exercise easier
works exploding on the screen. It’s may seem silly, but I love to see those fireworks! Every time, I feel that double buzz, I know it’s telling I like games and me that “I did it!” so I quickly roll up competition. I’ve nomy sleeve and watch the screen! Near ticed that most people the end of the day I am aware where I from toddler to elder am in regard to my step goal so if I enjoy games and comsee that I am short, I make myself go petition too. Vicky Trill for a walk or even go up and down the When you disguise stairs and around the house until I see exercise with a game trills@telus.net those fireworks. It seems small, but it or add some competimakes a big difference! tion factor to it, suddenIncrease your fitness and health ly people are more focussed, intense and usually having a lot of fun. When and do it with games. Find some friends and do someexercise is disguised as a game, people forget they are thing you enjoy. Hockey, tennis, volleyball, skipping, ping-pong, bowling or try competing with yourself, exercising: instead they are just having fun. Using games to increase your fitness is a great way to walk further, faster or find a gadget and count your daily exercise. Just ask the Seniors who attend the Fit for Life steps. It’s all good for better health and it’s fun too! classes in Cache Creek what happens when they have crazy games days. They’ll tell you that there is a lot of laughter, fun and somehow a really good hard workout too! Now I know it doesn’t always work to find a group of One school in Lillooet and an- rent dust collection unit is underpeople to play games with, but what about a game you can play by yourself? Have you ever tried something other in Lytton will be able to pro- sized for the machinery in the shop like a distance walk and then the next time told your- ceed with routine capital projects area. Improvements will include larself that you’d try to do the same walk but in a little less thanks to $1,014,200 in provincial ger ducting, additional filters, explofunding. These improvements will sion relief panels and blowback pretime? Or what about using a gadget to stay active? Recent- help provide healthy, safe and mod- vention damper to improve air quality and safety. ly I purchased a really cool watch that can do all kinds of ern learning environments. Kumsheen Secondary, Lytton: Work is expected to begin this things such as count my steps, record my sleep, track my running, walking, biking, swimming and it even buzzes Change room/washroom upgrades. year and be completed by spring and tells me to “move” when I’ve been sitting too long. Cost: $836,500. Entire space being 2016. “These upgrades will greatly imNot only have I been made aware that I spend times in upgraded to meet code requirements the day where I sit too long, but I have also found that I as well as increasing accessibility prove the safety and operating efficiency of Kumsheen and Lilloostrive to see the fireworks which mean that I’ve met my for people with disabilities. Lillooet Secondary: Wood- et Secondary Schools,” Fraser-Nicgoal. I have my step goal set at 10,000 steps each day and shop local exhaust system improve- ola MLA Jackie Tegart said. “I’m when I reach that goal, the watch buzzes and shows fire- ments. Cost: $177,700. The cur- pleased that our government is de-
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livering more than $1 million in improvements for students and educators in Lytton and Lillooet.” These projects were approved under the Province’s Routine Capital Program. Projects were chosen based on need, priority, and supporting student learning. Boards of education submit capital plans to the ministry that include details on school building priorities in their school districts. The provincial government establishes an overall capital budget for schools based the ministry’s capital allocation.
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Simplifying the Christmas season
It’s that time of year when some of my friends and family start stressing out about Christmas and I’m reminded of the days when I did too. It’s been quite awhile since then. Growing up my mother made a big deal out of every holiday whether it was Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day or Thanksgiving. Christmas was by far the most important and taxing of the holidays for her and she’d start preparing well in advance. Too many presents were bought for too many people using credit cards that would take months to pay off. She was also a hostess extraordinaire
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In later years we realized she suffered from an undiagnosed mental illness that had her wound so tight that something as random as finding a tissue in one of our “just-forshow” trash baskets could cause her to fly off the handle. Less manic but similar to my mother in some of her obsessive and people-pleasing ways, I also went overboard at Christmas for many years. My list of folks to buy for was ridiculously long and I hand made a lot of the presents myself. The pressures of shopping, crafting, mailing out cards, decorating, socializing and later having to deal with my overspending had me dreading December
25th more than looking forward to it. I actually got to the point where I wanted to stop celebrating it all together and would have if I wasn’t married to such a Christmas fan. Since having children my strategy has become more lax as years pass. I no longer buy gifts for all our friends and relatives - only the children we see over the holidays. I’ll also buy for an adult if they raised us or raised the people that raised us; if they’re hosting an event we’re attending; or if it’s a pickingnames-out-of-a-hat scenario. Gone are the days when everyone I cared about got a present. I will revisit that practice if I ever strike it rich. Christmas cards are a thing of the past too. I never went as far as writing an annual letter, but I used to make cards and mail them out with pictures of my kids to a large list of people. I stopped doing that out of necessity one year when my com-
November • Week 4 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things go well this week, but expect a few bumps along the way as well. Learn how to clear these hurdles and you will stay on track. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, keep your eye on the prize, resisting the temptation to get swept up in distractions. The longer you can maintain your focus this week, the more likely you are to be successful. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Luck puts you in the path of someone you have been anxious to meet, Gemini. Use this opportunity this week to ask all the questions you have been wanting to ask. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Persistence is your best ally this week, Cancer. When others give up early, you have the tenacity to continue. Don’t be surprised if others notice your hard work. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Other people appreciate your ability to put a positive spin on things, Leo. Use that talent to help two friends overcome their differences in the next week. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Keep an open mind when someone comes to you with a suggestion, Virgo. Even though you are quick to dismiss it outright, give it a second thought. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, some big challenges are coming your way, but it’s not anything you can’t handle. However, you may need to bring in some reinforcements. Enlist some friends to help out. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, after many weeks of putting in your best effort at work and at home, it very well may be time to take a break. Here’s a chance to book a vacation before the holiday rush. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though you are quite persuasive, you cannot always make miracles happen. If someone isn’t moved by your call to action, don’t take it personally. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, there’s not much more you can pile onto your plate without it tipping over. This week lighten your load by asking family to help. They are more than willing. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Make an effort to restore some order to your finances, Aquarius. It may be time to curtail your spending, but a close examination of your finances won’t cause much panic. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, some mysterious news has piqued your curiosity, and now you may not be sure which direction to go for a few days.
puter crashed and I lost my whole contact list. It was such a relief not having to do it I never did it again and not one person ever complained. Not to me anyway. I’ve never been into cooking but I used to bake for the holidays until I discovered how much easier and faster it is to buy from a store. I will only bake now if my kids are into doing it as an activity together. Making and decorating sugar cookies or gingerbread houses can be tons of fun.
My Christmas decor is low key as well. A tree adorned with sentimental ornaments is displayed and we put out whatever festive knick knacks are in the big bin stored under the stairs. Since minimizing my efforts I don’t dread the holidays like I used to. It certainly helps we usually travel out of town to visit our families at their houses and don’t have to do all the hard work. Spending time with people I love is all that concerns me at Christmas now and
I wish my mother was still alive so we could visit her too. Our relationship was so toxic and abusive we hardly saw each other the last 20 years before her death in 2013. My brother and I sure miss her though, and think of her often - especially during all the holidays that she tried to make special when we were young. The love in her heart was pure and our love for her is everlasting. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne. com
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Tis the season of jumping and jiving COMINGS & GOINGS ON in Spences Bridge
Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan Ho Ho Ho – snow this morning in Spences Bridge! This is such a busy time of year with bazaars and craft fairs, special luncheons and dinners…(and plays…)! So, to begin with, our annual Christmas Bazaar is happening Dec. 5 from 3-6pm in the Hall. This is the SBCC’s major fundraiser for the year, so please come out and support us! There will be lots of baking, second hand treasures, arts and crafts and visit with your neighbour over a cup of coffee and a goodie! If you have anything to donate you can drop off things as we’re setting up Friday 4–6, or Saturday from 10-1. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Christmas Hamper as admission. The Community Christmas Party is on Dec. 6 at the Chief Whitsemnitsa Centre. It all starts at noon – there will be turkey and ham provided, but please bring some veggies or dessert. Santa will be there! Our Turkey Bingo is Dec. 11 at the hall at 6:30 – lots of fun to be had as we all try to win a turkey! There will be a concession for snacks. New Year’s Eve plans are taking shape. Ritchie and the Fendermen have been hired to get us jumping and jiving into 2016! There will be snacks all night, Champagne at midnight, party hats and noise makers – the whole shebang for only $15! The committee needs a few more folks to step up to assist putting on the event – please
call me (250 458-2282) if you’d like to get involved. Zumba is continuing, and we have had a pretty good turn out so far! Every Thursday at 10am at the hall, come and get your exercise while having fun grooving to some great tunes! Thanks so much to Karen Savage for making the trek all the way to Spences Bridge to provide Zumba for us! ($7 drop in, $5 in advance) The membership at the last meeting discussed reinstating the community computer somewhere accessible with internet for community use. It is questionable how much this service would be used and if it would be worth Last year’s annual Christmas Bazaar in Spences Bridge. Clemes Hall was the expense. It was decided to poll the commun- packed with tables of Christmas goodies. This year’s Bazaar is Dec. 5. ity to see how many folks would use it. Please watch out for a survey in your mailbox. We do know that the “Bright Red Bookshelf” is used a lot! In The Royal Canadian Legion #113 Sage & Sand Pony Club 301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 trying to determine District Commissioner: Marcie Down Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625 mleedown@yahoo.ca. a new home for it, it was decided to get South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club one built for outdoors 601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629 that could be accessed 250-453-9656 anytime. We are lookDesert Spokes Cycle Society ing into designs and Phone 250-457-9348 Ashcroft and District Fall Fair placement, watch for Contact Person: Jessica Clement250-457-7128 updates here. Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 We are always Ashcroft Soup’s On looking at how to keep St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome our hall updated and at Phone: 250-457-9390 ways to improve it. It Ducks Unlimited Canada Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department is an old building, and Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-453-2233 the maintenance is onPhone 250-374-8307 going. The renovation Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department committee is meetAshcroft and Masonic Lodge Phone 250-457-9967 Zarthan Lodge No#105 ing to come up with a Contact Person: Fred Dewick Phone 250-453-2415 wish list of sorts, and South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0 then we will prioritize, Ashcroft & District Tennis Association apply for grants, and Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Soccer Association see what can be done. Phone 250-453-9391
Community Volunteer Groups
Contact: Tom Watson
WFP/Dina El Kassaby
Ashcroft & District Lions Club
Read Fatmeh’s story here
Contact Person: Nick Lebedoff Phone 250-453-2664
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762
The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944
347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Contact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461 Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661 email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca
THE WORLD HAS FORGOTTEN US Fatmeh, Lebanon
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom
Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050
Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard
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Fatmeh and her family are among millions of Syrians displaced inside Syria and neighbouring countries.
Ashcroft Hospice Program Shirley 250-453-9202
Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society
Their outlook is bleak.
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The World Food Programme is helping them by providing food, vouchers or e-cards to buy food.
Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)
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Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244
Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
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Thompson Cariboo Minor Hockey Association Contact: Lewis Kinvig 250-457-7489 Lewis@thompsoncariboominorhockey.com
Historic Hat Creek Ranch Contact: Jack Jeyes
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Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062
Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie
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Bridging to Literacy
Contact Person: Jessica Clement 250-457-7128
The “Purpose of Sunday” Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564
SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415
Ashcroft Yoga Group
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Second Time Around
201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781
Cache Creek Market and Cache Creek Garden Club Marcie Down 250-457-9630
Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122
Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676
BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com
Cache Creek Beautification Society and Cache Creek Communities in Bloom
Ashcroft Cache Creek Better at Home
Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
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Ashcroft Atoms hold up well against Chase The Ashcroft Atoms team played a hard fought game last Sunday with Chase. The Knights played hard and made some great plays to keep the score close. Congratulations to our goal scorers, #15 Darius Kirkpatrick and #19 Noah Paulos. Assists by #15 Darius Kirkpatrick, #11 Sierra Duncan and #3 Waylon Hoggard. And a big Shout Out to our goalie #29 Josh Adamson for making some awesome glove saves. Our next home game is Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10:15am against Merritt, come on out and support the home team!! Diana Hoggard
Ashcroft Knights’ goalie Josh Adamson makes another great save against Chase.
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LOG-IN: WWW.KAMLOOPSWINNER.CA OR CALL-IN: 1.844.332.1310 All images are for display purposes only. No two offers can be combined. One offer per customer only, limit two vehicles per household. At time of printing all vehicles were available. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts, and incentives in order to achieve prices and payments shown in this flyer. All dealer rebates, discounts, factory incentives, prices and interest rates subject to change or end without notice as new Retail Incentive Programs are announced. Vehicle offers end Monday, November 30, 2015. *Contest begins Monday, August 10, 2015 and ends Thursday, December 31, 2015. No invitation/flyer and/or direct mail piece presented after this time will be valid. In order to be entitled to claim your prize, you must be at the least the age of majority as of October 1, 2015 and attend in person at Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 2525 E. Trans Canada Hwy., Kamloops, BC (“Event Headquarters”) on or before Friday, December 31, 2015 and present/surrender your mailpiece, and answer a skills testing question. All winning prizes shall be determined by Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, in their sole and absolute discretion. The Grand Prize is $10,000 cash. A contest will be held with respect to the Grand Prize. For full contest rules and regulation, see Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram or go on-line to WWW. KamloopsWinner.ca. Winner is responsible for all taxes, fees, and all registration, according to the rules of dealership and the Canada Revenue Service. **Discounts, Services or Products worth up to $2,000. Purchase may be required. Certain conditions may apply. Redemption is at sole discretion of dealer. Amounts may vary per product, service or discount. (1) 0% purchase financing for up to 72 months available to qualified customers on approved credit. Rate/Term varies by model/option package purchased. 0% financing not available on Ram Regular Cab and Chassis Cab models. Factory offer, subject to change or end without notice, certain conditions may apply, see dealer for details. Example: $20,000, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 72 months equals monthly payments of $417; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $20,000. (2) Up to $10,845 in rebates and discounts. Example: In stock 2015 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks (2500/3500) models. Discount includes no charge Cummins Diesel, and $1,500 loyalty bonus cash. Amount of discount varies by model/option package purchased, plus taxes, on approved credit. (3) $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab), 2014/2015 Ram 2500/3500, or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van & Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. See your retailer for complete details. (4) $9,345 N/C Diesel Discount amount represents the MSRP of the No Charge Cummins Diesel engine offered on already equipped new 2014/2015 Ram Heavy Duty models. See your retailer for complete details. (5) VEHICLES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. All incentives and rebates are reflected on advertised vehicles including no charge options and conquest bonus. Advertised prices include all factory incentives, GST/PST and $595 Admin. fee are extra, on approved credit. All payments are based on 3.49% APR (Except MB#KLTL74-24A and MB#DS6L41-25A, AGR, XFH, based on 2.99% APR) for 96 months with $0 down payment. Factory order/Dealer Locate may be required on all advertised units. MB#UFCE41-28A, Cost of Borrowing (CB): $2,928, Total Obligation (TO): $22,926; MB#RTKH53-29E, CB: $2,928, TO: $22,926; MB#JCDH49-22F, WFU, CB: $2,928, TO: $22,926; MB#KLTL74-24A, CB: $3,116, TO: $28,114; MB#PFDH41-25A, CB: $2,562, TO: $20,060; MB#DS6L41-25A, AGR, XFH, CB: $3,615, TO: $32,613. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price and/or specifications may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors without prejudice or penalty to ourselves. We are not responsible for typographical errors, nor are we responsible for late receipt of mail. Contact dealerships knowledgeable and professional sales consultants for any question or more information.
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