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Members keep Semlin Valley open by Wendy Coomber Golf at Semlin Valley Golf Course will continue for another season, much to the members’ relief. A annual general meeting earlier this month asked club members to consider paying their memberships early so they could clear up some outstanding bills and have enough money to start up the clubhouse next Spring. Most of the board members also announced their intention to step down, but there was no one to replace them. On Monday night 26 members met again. “If we are to operate in 2016 we must address current deficit of $18,000,” said director Norm Jewison. They also needed to recruit three more board members, which was accomplished at Monday’s meeting. “The biggest roadblock is the collection of bills that total $18,000 that we have to pay if we even want to consider opening in 2016,” said Jewison. Past club treasurer Harish Natha said there was only a $4,000 for electricity that had to be paid right away if they didn’t want the power to be cut. The rest of the bills could be paid later. Some sooner than later. They would also need another $1,000 to get the clubhouse stocked and up and running. Still, “it would be advantageous to get as many paid up members as we can,” said Jewison. Member Stern Frederickson asked if the memberships paid now would be guaranteed if the golf course didn’t open after all. Jewison shook his head. “No, but we muddle through this every year and open up,” he said, adding that the only monkey wrench might be if they had a major mechanical failure that required a lot of money to fix. He asked for members who were prepared to pay an early membership to come up to the front table and do so. Twenty-one members paid up. “This is a more optimistic outlook we have tonight than we had a month ago,” said Jewison. “We were all set to hand the keys back to (landowner) Glen (Fehr) and no one wanted to see that. Least of all, Glen. The club is looking for volunteers to help with the clubhouse.
Last week the Legion held its annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Cache Creek Community Hall. The popular event marks the start of the Christmas season in the local area, attracting craftsters from far and wide and bringing in crowds to look and buy. The sale used to be organized by the Cache Creek Rec Commission and was taken over by the Legion a few years ago when the Commission decided to retire it.
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The Family of Howard Johnson would like to thank his many friends and associates for their support at this very sad time. Special thanks to the Nursing Staff at Ashcroft Hospital, the Staff at Kamloops Native Housing Society and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion for their assistance in preparing and serving the tea. Thanks to Bob Andersen for undertaking the difficult task of doing the Eulogy and to Howard’s friends who spoke at the service. Thank you to everyone who provided food and solace throughout the last weeks of Howard’s life and at the service. Special thanks to those who worked so hard in putting together a great slide show to remember Howard’s life. The attendance at the service was a real tribute to the esteem in which Howard was held in the town he loved so much.
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. 5 - The 42nd Inter-Church Bazaar and Tea is at St. Alban’s Anglican Hall, 501 Brink Street, from 11 - 1. Crafts, baking and other things to grab your attention. Bring a friend. Come and browse. Zion United and St. Alban’s Anglican churches participating. All welcome! 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. 11 - Zion United UCW Church Family Christmas Social; 5:30 PM. Begins with a potluck supper. A relaxing, social evening. 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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Nov. 10 at 6:30 am the owner of a vehicle parked at a campground east of Cache Creek reported that his truck had been broke into some time overnight. He reported that his CIL 950C 7mm hunting rifle was stolen along with a set of binoculars. There was evidence that the suspect tried to steal the vehicle as well.
Man arrested for assault
Nov. 10 at 9:45 am police attended a residence on Quartz Rd. for an alleged assault that had just taken place. The suspect, a 30 year old Cache Creek man, was located at 4:30 pm in a nearby residence. He was arrested and released on conditions to have no contact with the victim, a 28 year old Cache Creek woman. He will appear in court on Dec. 7 to answer the charge of assault. The woman was offered medical assistance but declined it.
Wallet stolen from car
Nov. 14 at 2 am a 36 year old Maple Ridge man reported that his wallet had been stolen from his car which was parked, unlocked, on Collins Rd. in Cache Creek. The bank card was later used for transactions in Kamloops. The cards were cancelled and the matter is still under investigation.
Clubs, gas stolen at golf course
Nov. 15 police received a report of a break and enter at Semlin Valley Golf Course after it was discovered that the 16 storage lockers on the course had been broken into overnight. It appears
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that the suspect siphoned gas from the golf carts and stole a set of new Callaway Razor XF golf clubs, plus a big Bertha and a Scotty Cameron putter in a new black/grey Nickent golf bag. RCMP called in an identification specialist team from Kamloops to life shoe and tire prints found at the scene and are waiting for the results. The matter is still under investigation.
Car goes off road in Ashcroft
Nov. 16 at 8:30 am police received a report that a Honda Civic had left Hwy 97C above the Arrow Transport yard in Ashcroft and slid down the bank and into the company’s yard. There was little damage to the car and the driver, a 91 year old Ashcroft man, was not at the scene. He was located at home and advised that he swerved to avoid something on the road, and that he was making his own arrangements to have his car towed.
Cigarette starts fire
Nov. 17 at 3:30 pm police were called to the apartment building on Stage Rd. in Cache Creek after a report of a fire in the parking lot. The caller said a woman was trying to set fire to a vehicle. The 32 year old Cache Creek woman was located still at the scene. She said that she fell asleep in a friend’s vehicle while smoking a cigarette. She awoke to find that her cigarette had fallen onto a blanket and started a fire. She tossed the blanket onto the ground and there was no other damage or injury.
Prohibited driver in accident
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er still attached. The driver, a 32 year old Kitimat man, indicated that he lost control on the slippery road. He was found to be a prohibited driver and was served with a ticket for driving while prohibited.
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Nov 18 at 6:50 am police attended a single motor vehicle accident on Hwy 1 about 20 km south of Cache Creek where there was a vehicle upside down in the ditch, a trail-
Rifle fired at house
Nov. 18 at 8 pm police were called to a residence on Collins road by a homeowner who reported that a 25 year old Ashcroft man had fired a rifle at his house. The 28 year old Cache Creek man and the Ashcroft male had argued. The younger man left the house and went to his truck where he took out a rifle and fired a shot over the house before he drove away. The Ashcroft man was located at the River Inn and arrested. His rifle was seized and he was lodged in Kamloops cells for a bail hearing the following morning. He was charged with the reckless discharge of a firearm.
Man arrested on warant
Nov. 19 at 11 am, after receiving notification from Kamloops RCMP that a 44 year old Kamloops man wanted for arrest was in the local area, Ashcroft RCMP located and stopped the suspect vehicle on Hwy 97C near Boston Flats. The man was found in the back seat of the car and arrested. Police also found open liquor in the vehicle and served the driver, a 26 year old Alberta man, with a ticket. The beer was seized and destroyed and the Kamloops man arrested for failing to appear in court on a charge of Driving while Prohibited. The driver was allowed to carry on.
24 hour suspension
Nov. 21 at 8 pm police conducted a road check on Hwy 99 near Hwy 97 and stopped an eastbound car. The officer detected an odour of marijuana inside the vehicle and noted signs of impairment on the driver. The 34 year old Squamish woman was arrested and Failed a roadside test. She was given a 24 hour driving suspension. Her vehicle was towed and nine marijuana joints were seized.
Howard Raymond Johnson It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Howard Raymond Johnson. Howard passed away peacefully in Ashcroft surrounded by his family on November 2, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born to Jack and Violet Johnson on September 13, 1936 in Kamloops and resided in Ashcroft his whole life. He is survived by his son Raymond (Jacquie) Ashcroft, daughters Jacqueline Johnson (Darcy) Kamloops, Erin Dowdell (Scott) Sydney Australia, Lee Ann Johnson Victoria, stepdaughter Julie Tischler (Ralph) Richmond, wife Kathey, brother Errol, grandchildren Mathew (Linda), Jennifer, Melanie, Lloyd, Ned, Erica, Darcy, Stewart and Chad, and great grandchildren James, Clara Rose and William. He was predeceased by his son Robbie, daughter Darcy Lee, grandson James and brothers Sonny, Eddie, and Jackie. Howard will be missed by his many friends and family, including his friend Bill W. and their mutual friends. He was a long-time member of the Operating Engineers Union and worked throughout BC where he also made many friends. He will be remembered most for his smile and sense of humour and love of his family. In Howard’s younger days he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family. He also supported his children with their rodeoing, hockey and dirt biking. He enjoyed visiting his special coffee shops and sharing stories with the regulars daily. Howard owned his own heavy equipment operating company and worked right up to the day he took ill. A Celebration of Life was held at the Ashcroft Community Hall at 1:30 pm on Sunday November 8, 2015.
Stolen truck involved in accident
Nov. 21 at 11:30 pm police received a report of a pickup truck stolen from the driveway of an Ashcroft residence. The vehicle was recovered 10 minutes later at the scene of a single vehicle collision on Hwy 97C at Kirkland Ranch Rd. The truck had left the road and two Cache Creek women in their 30s were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The matter is still under investigation for suspected driver impairment.
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2016 “Citizens” called for by Wendy Coomber Ashcroft and Cache Creek have just as many - or more - exemplary citizens as anywhere else in BC, whether in big cities or small towns. Some have been recognized with provincial awards, a few receiving national honours. The Ashcroft & District Rotary Club wants to make sure that the towns recognize as many good citizens as possible with their annual Citizen of the Year award. “Nominations seem to be slowing down,” says Rotary president Karma Kubbernus. “We aren’t getting the amount we had the first few years.” It’s not for the lack of outstanding citizens in both communities. There are always local citizens who go above and beyond the normal day to day activities, either in volunteer work or customer service in other areas. “We’ve left the scope of qualifications quite open,” sayd Kubbernus. “We’re looking for people who’ve had an impact on their community as volunteers or in customer service.” There are always hard-working residents in both communities who might be recognized if someone would nominate them. But nominations are limited to residents of either Ashcroft or Cache Creek because those are the areas that make up the local club. She says they have never disqualified a nominee, and she can’t think of anything that would. People wishing to nominate others can send Kubbernus an email or letter about the person they wish to nominate, saying who it is and why they are nominating them. The nominator is also asked to include information about themselves “because they’re recognized at the same time,” she says. “We have so may people who have won this award over the years, and so many are still active today,” she says. “They are strong.” She says there are also a lot of citizens who go “unsung”, who don’t want to be recognized. She says the Rotary receives a lot of emotional endorsements for nominees. However there are some who shun the public attention. “I had one that I nearly had to wrestle to get to the event,” Kubbernus says, “and then she wouldn’t speak.” “We have so many people who do so much for our community and we want to say thank you to them,” she says “- also on behalf of the people they’ve touched.” This year’s Citizen of the Year luncheon takes place in February, with the community, as well as friends and family invited to take place and honour the Citizens. Both Interior Savings and Credit Union in Ashcroft and the Royal Bank of Canada in Cache Creek sponsor plaques where the names of the Citizens of the year are engraved. If you have someone in mind who you think deserves to be recognized as Citizen of the Year, send your nomination to kkubbernus@interiorsavings.com or by mail to Rotary Club at Box 11, Ashcroft BC, V0K 1A0 by Dec. 3.
Ashcroft midget players (l-r) Griffin Aie, Jared Ehler and Dorian Billy were all goal scorers in Sunday’s home game against 100 Mile House.
Chiefs tie game against 100 Mile House The Ashcroft Chiefs played to a 3-3 tie with the Milers from 100 Mile House on Nov. 22 in Ashcroft. The midget teams played a fast and furious game on the weekend, with goals scored by Jared Ehler, Griffin Aie and Dorian Billy. The weekend before we had played in 100 Mile House in their own arena. The drive was awful but the game was exciting as they almost tied, but the game ended as 100 Mile House lit-
HUB is bustling with local activity
by Wendy Coomber Everyone knew turning the elementary school into a community centre was a good idea - it just needed someone to do it. It didn’t take very long. As soon as it was known there was space for rent in Ashcroft, user groups started to approach the HUB Society. “My Fair Lady continues to use the gym,” says Society member Juanita Little. “It’sbeen great having people in and out of the building with that happening.” Even the production company WRAPS - was thrilled to be able to rehearse and perform in the same building - meaning they didn’t have to move their sets and props from building to building. Little says they have sports and fitness groups interested in renting and have turned the old library into a fitness studio. She says Zumba will be in there, Karate has expressed interest in the gym, and they wouldn’t mind getting some fitness equipment in one of L-R: Loraine Shwaluk, Dolly Lowe and Mavis Putnam enjoy tea and chat at last the rooms for drop in year’s Christmas Bazaar and Tea at the Seniors Centre in Ashcroft. The annual users. event always draws a number of local residents who enjoy the friendship of The Ashcroft & others at the Centre. There are also several raffles and draws to enter as well as District Rotary Club home made crafts and baked items to purchase. This year’s Bazaar is on Nov. 28 will be holding its anstarting at 1 pm. nual Candy Cane Ball
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erally scored a goal at the 0.00 time mark in the 3rd period to assure their win. We have been getting larger crowds during games which is great! We love to see families there to cheer on the local team. It has been years since Ashcroft has had a Midget team and they are doing extremely well ... the kids get along great as do the parents. Roxanne Burke
ther on Dec. 19, and in January artist Jo Petty will be offering after school classes in art. Artist Marina Papais will be renting space to create a couple of community mosaic pieces, and there is another lady taking names of anyone interested in tap dancing lessons. Meanwhile, the Society itself is planning a Christmas craft sale in the gym on Sunday, Dec. 6. Besides renting tables and apaces to the public, the School District left behind some items that it no longer wanted and they’ve given the Society permission to sell them - items like filing cabinets, desks, books, etc. Those will be on sale while the craft sale is going on. “More things are coming along as availability of the building becomes known,” she says. “We’re just ticking along!” The Society is still looking for more users. “The bills are big,” she explains. Little says the Society members have been pretty stringent with their budget, paying the rent and the bills that need to be paid right away. The things they’d “like” to pay for as opposed to “have” to pay for are being shoved aside until they have all the money they need. “The group has been good at getting by with nothing,” she says. Little says they need to paint the walls, especially where the lockers used to be. They could use garbage cans and snow shovels and vacuums. “We watch for sales and continue to bring personal equipment from home to use,” she says. They’re feeling their way along when it comes to policies for groups and what to do when the fire alarm goes off unexpectedly. At the same time, they’re trying to conduct business and find new groups and activities. “It’s never a dull moment,” she says.
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No parking leads to driving in circles Days after watching WRAPS’s production of My Fair Lady, and I’m still humming and whistling those great Lerner and Loewe tunes and thinking about favourite scenes from the play. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend going to one of the performances this weekend. Saturday night is the last one. Endless tunes revolving in my head makes me think of something less pleasant that I did last Friday, involving the hospital parking garage in Kamloops where I spent the better part of the afternoon driving around in circles. Literally. For 90 minutes I drove in circles because there was nowhere to park there. I’d never been in there before, and now I’m more familiar with it than I’d like to be. I drove a friend in for a test, getting there a half hour early. Didn’t make a difference. The only spot we found was Handicapped parking so we left it (and the driver behind us took it!) After 30 minutes I let my passenger out to get to their appointment and continued driving. And driving. After 60 minutes it didn’t really matter anymore, because my passenger would be back at any time. I continued driving because there was nowhere to stop. Other drivers stopped, in the most inconvenient places. Some of the drivers who joined me in the parade around the parkade got impatient after two or three passes and stormed out at their first chance, driving unsafely as many impatient drivers do. The parking attendant finally waved me over after about 60 minutes to let me know there was other parking not far away, but I would have to plug coins into a meter. At that point, finding a parking spot was sort of moot. Time was passing quickly. Indeed, only four or five more times around the parkade and my passenger would be back. Why stop now? Why take a spot that someone else might need more than I did? Which made me wonder - just who did all of these cars belong to that they were still in the parkade after an hour and a half with no sign of leaving? I’m glad I live in a small town!
THE COVERED WAGON at the entrance of Historic Hat Creek Ranch
Time to focus on the war against terrorism Dear Editor In a nutshell: The media is in flow blown mode covering our airwaves with a successful ISIS attack (in the eyes of ISIS) why does ISIS not attack the White House, Government buildings of their enemies...because they are afraid of failure. That being said they have FAILED many, many times... many attacks are being thwarted. Why does our media not downplay the ISIS killings and cover the hell out of every failure! When an attack is stopped... plaster it with coverage...put ISIS failures on the front page! This is war and if the media doesn’t join forces we will be hard pressed to stop the recruiting. I would suggest that although many ISIS are being killed by air and ground you may have just as many new ISIS members being recruited...many not because of their beliefs but because they can feel important, obtain notoriety which the media seems none to hesitant to provide and become a part of a family that takes care of them...heaps them with attention, training...maybe even love as twisted as this may seem. Unless the media takes the ISIS “successful attacks” OFF the front page and replaces them with ISIS FAILURES I fear we have little chance of winning this war anytime soon!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Believe me...If ISIS feels they have a chance of great success with an attack that is high profile...the Eiffel Tower, the White House, an NFL Game...they will not hesitate to carry out an attack. The media will them give them just what they want...a showcase of the power they possess...a brutal, killing machine agenda that can’t be stopped. I fear we are close to this as I speak. I ask TV stations...radio stations... newspapers, magazines...adjust your priorities...is this about selling advertising, getting ratings or is this a time to do your part to save lives! I would suggest policy should address the saving of lives as the highest of priorities! Especially lives all innocent!
Steve Rice Spences Bridge
Poppy campaign supports the Legion Dear Editor I would like to take this time to thank all the people that gave up their free time to help with the Poppy sales. Ian and Marj distributed the Poppies and Wreaths in Ashcroft and Ian
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helped get the trays and wreaths ready, all the people that sat at the tables in the post office and safety mart, the Sea Cadets in Credit Union. All this made our Poppy champagne a very good success. I would also like to thank the Sea Cadets for putting up and taking down the tables and chairs at the cenotaph and Shawn for printing the programs and giving any help we needed. The Ashcroft Firefighters for the fire truck and the R.C.M.P. for their security. Thanks again for a job well done.
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Consumers pay for green initiatives Dear Editor In reference to Tom Fletcher’s article regarding the Paris Accord and carbon pricing. Though the governments of the day state they are reluctant to carbon pricing. Their argument being that the current system of carbon tax, and an alternate system of cap and trade, directly taxes and deters future investment by large carbon producing corporations. Regardless, it seems they can’t help themselves to another source of taxSee LETTERS on p. 5 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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Plenty of Christmas cheer to sing about Drum Circle Night at UniTea
The Community is invited to a new event at UniTea (100-210 Railway Ave. - beside Peoples) Drum Circle Night on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 7pm. Bring your favourite drum or percussion. No experience necessary - some extra drums will be on hand to join in on the fun. Drummers of all ages and experience welcomed. Lots of great organic tea and coffee on the brew - to help inspire our collective rhythms.
My Fair Lady exceeds expectations!
The first three performances of the local production of My Fair Lady are a slam dunk! Congrats to the WRAP Society, the 26 amazingly talented Actors, all the Volunteers and the great Production leadership for putting on top notch musical theatre. Go see this, folks! This is big city quality with down to earth beautiful friends, family and a total of 60 participating people involved from our Regional Communities. I am so proud! These are the moments that I realize Ashcroft is such a beautiful creative place to be. See you next weekend for more! There are still three performances of My Fair Lady left: Friday, Nov. 27 - Evening Performance 7-10 pm, Saturday, Nov. 28 - Matinee 1-3 pm and Evening Performance 7-10 pm. All performances will be staged in the gymnasium of the Ashcroft HUB Center (formerly the Ashcroft Elementary School). Admission is by donation!
Performers needed for Cache Creek Winter Lights Singalong
The Cache Beautification Society is looking for local musical performers of all kinds who can play some Christ-
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ation to help balance their budgets. Even though these two systems don’t really deter corporations from contributing to climate change. In fact, all these systems do is pass on the extra costs to consumers, with no real incentive to change habit, other than through less consumption, limiting growth in the economy, by taking money out of the pockets of consumers, and putting it into Federal and Provincial Government coffers. I find it ironic that none of the current Federal or Provincial Governments haven’t caught on to the proposed system of the Federal Green Party’s proposed system of Fee and Dividend. Under the Fee and Dividend system, all carbon producers would pay, as they do now, for carbon produced. The difference being that this fee (taxation) would be returned right back to the constituents as a refundable tax credit. So those who use little or no
own table or $20 with table provided. The HUB Society is also looking for donations for a fundraising raffle. Contact Vicky Trill or email ashcrofthub@gmail.com .
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Holiday Train rolls into to Ashcroft Dec. 17
The CP Holiday Train will be stopping in Ashcroft (Railway Ave.) on Thursday, Dec. 17. The train provides a wonderful show of lights and fabulous live entertainment. as well as much neededsupport for our local Food Bank. The train is scheduled to arrive at 8:50pm with performers Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo, Devon Cuddy and Kelly Prescot. Mark your calendars now to attend this annual event. The CP Rail Holiday Train began its unique trek across Canada and the U.S. Midwest and Northeast the last weekend of November in its cross-border mission to feed communities. For the 16th year, two specially decorated freight trains will launch their unique journeys across six Canadian provinces and eight U.S. states. The CP Holiday Train’s goal is to throw the focus on the important job
mas songs at the fourth annual Winter Lights Celebration and Sing Along on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Community Hall. You’ll need to bring your own instrument. This annual event celebrates the festive lights and outdoor decorations around town by recognizing the residents who put them up for everyone to enjoy. Join in the celebration at this free family event. This recognition is combined with a musical concert that includes a performance of Christmas music by the Desert Bells Hand Bell Choir, carols performed on Baroque recorders and other musical guests, a singalong of Christmas carols and a visit by Santa Claus. Hot beverages, home made snacks and other Christmas treats will be availSee CURRENT on p. 6 able. The fun begins at 7 pm in the Cache Creek Community Hall. Admission is by donation. Please contact Carmen (250457-1215) for more informaLast month, I told you about Jemma, a puppy we brought back from the Anahim Lake First Nations Reserve about two tion about performing.
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is considering the issuance of Grazing Tenures under Section 9(2) of the Range Act. •
Bullock Range Unit (west of 83 Mile House, B.C.), grazing licence: 700 animal unit months.
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Meadow Lake Range Unit (west of 70 Mile House, B.C.), grazing permit: 400 animal unit months.
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Rayfield Range Unit (east of Rayfield River and north of Graham Creek), grazing licence: 300 animal unit months. Application packages are available at the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District Office (Service BC) at 300 South Cariboo Highway, 100 Mile House. Payment of a $150 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application. Completed application forms must be received at the above address by 3:30 p.m. on December 15, 2015.
Questions about the application process can be directed to the District Range Officer at 250 395-7815.
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Craft Vendors needed for HUB Christmas Fair
The Ashcroft HUB Society is holding a Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 6 at 10am 2pm. If you would like to rent a space it will be $10 with your
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carbon producing product, would be rewarded from those who use or produce the most. Contrary to the other methods of carbon pricing, the stimulus would go right back into the economy, stimulating growth in the non carbon producing sector. Eventually, the lower carbon producing sectors would out pace the higher producing sectors. This would allow for economic stimulus, and depreciating carbon production at the same time. Why I find all this ironic is the fact that the three major Party’s have stolen every good idea found in the Green Party’s playbook called, Vision Green. That is every idea, that doesn’t deter from their standardized idea’s of taxing the constituents, but letting their corporate colleges of the hook, for fear of losing their lobbied support.
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months ago. Another one of the dogs that made the trip back with us is Baloo. When he was first brought to us in Anahim, several members of the community expressed concern about a possible eye problem and could we look at that as well? As soon as Baloo came in, the issue was immediately apparent. This gorgeous Border Collie mix could barely open his eyes. The eyelids were swollen and he had discharge that had effectively crusted his eyes closed. Despite being functionally blind, he was friendly and seemed to be oblivious to his inability to see most of the world around him. He was significantly underweight and covered in scabs, a clear indication that he had likely been on the losing end of many a dog fight. Upon examination, it was clear that Baloo had been living like for his entire life. He had been born with congenital condition called entropian. His eyelid openings were small and tight and effectively rolled inward so that every time he blinked, his eyelashes would rub against his eyeballs. It probably would feel like having sand in your eyes--permanently. Surgery for Baloo would require daily medication and careful monitoring for about 10 days post-op. His owner, unable to do this for Baloo, was kind enough to relinquish him to our care for surgery and adoption. Entropian is a fairly common condition in certain breeds of dogs with small eyes and wrinkled faces, such as Chow Chows, Shar Peis and some of the mastiff-type breeds. It is quite uncommon in Border Collies. It can affect one or both eyes and involve either upper or lower eyelids or both. In Baloo’s case, all four of his eyelids were severely inverted, and surgery required removal of the extra tissue so the eyelids would meet properly and so the lashes would no longer contact the surface of his eyes. Remove too much tissue and
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Get ready for Spring Concert series of local food banks, and to support local leaders in fighting hunger in their neighbourhoods. Each Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length, with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of LED Christmas lights. There is also a box car that has been turned into a travelling stage for performers and, of course Santa. Current from p. 5
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Each year the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society holds “Toys for Joys” where new toys or cash donations are collected and distributed for less fortunate children in our community. Please join us and bring a new unwrapped gift for children aged 0-18 and enjoy a pancake & sausage breakfast with coffee or tea generously donated by the Grand Central Station restaurant.
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The Nautical Miles, a rollicking seven piece folk/rock band from Vancouver will kick off WRAPS’ Concert Series in January. Whether collaborating with jazz artists for mash-up performances, with visual artists for a year-long song-blog, with bluegrass bands or brass quintets, The Nautical Miles continue to push the boundaries of contemporary Canadian folk music. They will be performing at the Crossroads Pentecostal Church, 1551 Stage Rd. in Cache Creek on Saturday Jan. 16. The Nautical Miles have toured across Canada and in Europe, showcased at major industry conferences including the Canadian Folk Alliance and the Western Canadian Music Awards, and performed at internationally recognized performing arts festivals such as The Vancouver International Jazz Festival and The Isle of Wight Festival. In their nine years together they have built a repertoire of richly textured and emotionally complex folk music. Their songs tell stories steeped in the natural and emotional histories of the Pacific-Northwest. Migratory mammals, people who swim across oceans, and long-forgotten revolutionary figures all become subjects in the narratives The Nautical Miles spin. Celebrate the Easter weekend with the beautiful and transcendent music of extraordinary Celtic Harpist and Vocalist Caroline Mc-
Kay. This Kelowna musician creates a space where the mystery of harp and the magic of voice become one. Tender Celtic ballads, soulstirring Spirituals, lively Latin rhythms, original works and classical arrangements are all part of her diverse repertoire. For 20 years, Caroline has played a multitude of venues from great Concert Halls, Cathedrals and Festivals to intimate House Concerts, Galleries and Chapels. Her tours have taken her through Canada, the US, England, Switzerland and New Zealand. Currently, directing the 10-member Okanagan Harp Orchestra and playing in a Harp & Cello duo are her inspiration for arranging new music. In April, How Can I Keep from Singing pays tribute to the music of Eva Cassidy – A North American treasure. It’s a hot new show featuring two of Vancouver’s finest vocalists Cayla Brooke and Tom Pickett and a four-piece band. It tells the story of Eva Cassidy, from her humble beginnings in Washington, DC to her untimely death at 33. Showcasing 25 incredible songs, from jazz, gospel, blues, country to folk this audience favourite is not to be missed. “People have either heard of Eva – and are devoted fans,” commented Cayla Brooke. “Or they have yet to be! For both groups, this show will be a magical experience.” Sarah Hagen, Classical Pianist, will be here in May to give a virtuoso presentation of classical piano music. Sarah has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves throughout North America and Europe. Her interpretations have been described as “outstandingly inventive,” performed with “infinite skill.” A visionary and an idealist, Sarah’s performances are conceptually innovative, involving photography, dance and spoken word. She is the Artistic Director for Pro’ject Sound, a performance project involving live piano with large-scale projected images. She curates, hosts, and performs on numerous concert series in BC and Alberta, sharing the stage with artists from around the world. An avid collaborator, Sarah has performed with cellist Phillip Hansen, violinist Robert Uchida, tenor Benjamin Butterfield, Trio Accord, Ballet Victoria, the Emily Carr String Quartet, among many others. For more info www.windingriversarts.ca or find them on Facebook.
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Be open to Christmas miracles
keep your expectations reasonable. To give is to receive. I am always mindful of a Christmas long ago. Like my husband and I, Thank you to everyone who my sister and her husband had five chilsupported the Marketplace or dren under the age of 11. For reasons that Clinton Seniors Association helped in any way to make the fund add nothing to the story, I’ll just tell you raiser a success for the Clinton that her husband was in jail. Of course, Zee Chevalier Seniors Association. “Santa” was coming to our house in his Christine Rivett won the Peel by invitation only. usual generous spirit but our thoughts ‘n’ Pay Raffle; Florence Boston, the door Next general meeting will be Jan. 21. were with my sibling and her family. We prize. The Guessing Game was won by Come and join us! Annual membership purchased Mandarin oranges and candy Carol Higginbottom and Janice Mau- fees are $15. canes, packaged Christmas cookies and rice’s receipt was drawn for the Merchant Clinton Seniors Association Annual fruit cake and decked out a small tree with Appreciation prize. St. Peter’s Guessing General Meeting was held Nov. 19. Of- lights and ornaments. We made sure we Game was won by Robin Fennell. ficers and 2016 Directors were elected as had a gift for all of them. Our church had R.N. Colleen Thom had to cancel the follows: Chairperson Yvette May; Vice- spent several weeks accepting food and November Foot Clinic for personal rea- Chairperson Joyce Witt; Secretary-Treas- gifts for Christmas hampers. Fast forsons. Note the change - December Foot urer Zee Chevalier; and Directors Mary ward to Christmas Eve....it was already Clinic will be held at the Seniors Cen- Burrage, Helene Cade, Alice Crosson and dark when the telephone rang. It was our tre 217 Smith Ave. on Dec. 10 and 11. To Lena Czerwonko. Villa Board Directors: parish priest. “A large box has been left discuss your foot care needs and concerns Mary Burrage, Alice Crosson, Loretta on my back porch,” he said. “It looks like or to book an appointment call 250-819- Ferguson, Isabel Haining and Eleanor a lot of toys. What are we going to do 1632. Pigeon. with them? All the boxes are packed and Clinton Seniors Association members December has come with the excite- gone out in to the town already.” I said, will hold their annual Christmas Dinner ment of Christmas. Try to focus on the “Well, I know a family that could use Party in the Legion basement on Dec. 8, real meaning of the holiday and try to some toys but they don’t live here. They live in Vancouver.” Father B. replied, “I’m sure there are no boundaries in heaven. Neither should there be any here. If you can use these things, I’ll gladly drop them off.” And he did – and to my absolute surprize there were enough suitable items for each of my nieces and nephews to get three gifts each! There were tinker toys, dolls, a train, and other good stuff. Everything in the box was brand new and in its original packaging! I telephoned my sister and told her we were on our way to her place in East Vancouver, about 30 miles away. We loaded the car inJunction of Hwy.1 & 97C, Ashcroft cluding lots of tags and ribbons, gift wrap and Scotch tape so my sister could enjoy
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playing Santa Claus for her young family. We turned a small, dark, quiet little living room into a magical place for Christmas morning. Do I believe in miracles? You bet! We’ve been conditioned to believe that Christmas is a happy season. Experience tells us that’s not necessarily true. Sunshine. Hugs. Good coffee. A gift. A visit from a friend. The things that make us happy are as unique as our beings. As difficult as happiness may be to define, its effects are quite real and obvious. Our age definitely affects our happiness. We experience happiness differently depending on our stage in life. Happy people affect others in a positive way - happy people create more happy people. If you go around with a long face complaining about everybody and everything, you tend to bring the people around you down which can lead to all kinds of issues, depression, etc. Adults often experience happiness by reaching goals such as landing a good job or buying their first home. That shifts when adults get older. As people age they realize that “stuff” won’t make them happy. They begin to search for more meaning in their lives. Most of the people in that age bracket will have a better understanding of how fragile life really is, so what tends to bring the most happiness is holding on to and appreciating what they have. It would seem that the secret to happiness is recognizing that it comes from within, not from getting everything you want. Happiness is more than momentary gratification. I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you for your many kindnesses since Gene passed away. Words cannot express how grateful I feel and how thankful that I live in such a great community of caring people. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy and blessed new year. Be open to your own little miracles! Happy Birthday to Joyce Witt whose birthday is Dec. 8.
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Historic Town & Park has outstanding season In partnership with the Heritage Branch of British Columbia’s Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, the management of Cottonwood House Historic Site (near Quesnel) had a successful transition from School District 28 to the Barkerville Heritage Trust in 2015. In August 2015, the 160-plus campsites contained in three consolidated Barkerville campgrounds were integrated into the management structure of Barkerville Historic Town & Park, as a result of the voluntary retirement of the campgrounds’ previous license holder – Rose Higgins. The Barkerville Heritage Trust thanks Rose and her staff for more than a decade of exemplary service, and looks forward to a number of planned improvements to the Barkerville campgrounds, including the ongoing construction of several models of cabin. Three 12- by 20-foot cabins were opened at the Lowhee Campground this past summer, each containing a queen-sized bed, a bunk-bed style futon, a table and chairs. The cabins have power and electric baseboard heaters, but no bedding is provided. The cabins have been placed in existing campsites equipped with fire pits and wheelchair accessible campsite tables. Three 10- by 12-foot cabins were opened at the Government Hill Campground, each containing a queen-sized
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Anglican Church of Canada Then Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes, left, and Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Judith Guichon cut a ribbon for the grand opening of the Lowhee campground pilot cabins in August 2014. Photo: James Douglas
bed, and a traditional bunk-bed. Once power lines can be established at Government Hill, the pre-wired cabins are set up for electricity and baseboard heat, although guests must still bring their own bedding. The cabins have been placed in existing campsites equipped with fire pits and wheelchair accessible campsite tables. At $35 per night the Government Hill pilot cabins were a success, with individuals and families booking them
steadily throughout the season. “On behalf of the Barkerville Heritage Trust and the staff of Barkerville Historic Town & Park, I would like to thank our visitors, staff and partners for their continued support of both Cottonwood House Historic Site and the Barkerville Campgrounds during this season of transition. We look forward to working with you – and for you – in the years to come,” says Barkerville Historic Town & Park CEO Ed Coleman.
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Has the internet made us ruder?
In high school I was introduced to the art of debating. I was enthralled with the whole idea of researching a specific topic, taking a side regardless of personal opinion and then displaying it in a passionate and articulate presentation. It was an interesting way to learn about the subject
at hand as well as honing the skills necessary for communicating and negotiating effectively. In every debate that I watched the interactions were highly respectful and void of any hostility. In fact, those were the rules of the game. I didn’t participate in any verbal
debates because I was too afraid of public speaking when I was younger, but I did take part in writing arguments and counterarguments and it was an exercise in not just research, but in pursuasive expression. Those types of spoken dialogues could also be found less formally on radio and TV talk shows and I became an avid fan, particularly when they had to do with social issues that interested me. The participants weren’t always gracious or dignified, but the most impressive ones were. And then along came the internet. Suddenly informal written debates could be found anywhere and everywhere, and
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com are now seen on various social media platforms including short tweets on twitter, long rants on Facebook and the comments section after any story from the media. The objections aren’t always well mannered like most of them used to be with letters to the editor written by people using their real names and providing their real addresses. They’re
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December • Week 1 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you can be quite generous when you choose to be, but sometimes you can overlook the needs of others. Pay as much attention to others’needs as possible this week. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Little things influence how others look at you, Taurus, so make sure you get all of your ducks in a row -especially at work. Focus on some finer details. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may not be in a practical mood this week, Gemini. Fortunately for you, there isn’t much of importance that needs to be done, so you are free to let loose a little bit. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 This isn’t a week to take a walk down Memory Lane, Cancer. Focus on the future rather than getting lost in nostalgia. However, let your past guide your actions a bit. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your calendar is filling up quickly, but you cannot add any days to the calendar. Divide your responsibilities so you can better handle everything on your slate. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Ambivalence will get you nowhere fast, Virgo. It can be difficult to make decisions, but that’s something you have to do this week. Once you do, you can forge ahead. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are capable of making intelligent, objective decisions. Expect to find yourself with a growing list of new friends who want your advice. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Now is not the time to begin a new project, Scorpio. Rather, keep a low profile and finish up any tasks that you did not get to finish last week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it’s difficult to get a good read on any associates or friends, which could impact your plans moving forward. You may need to make a few assumptions and back track later. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, right now all you can think about is your career and your financial future. That’s okay because you’ve been meaning to give more thought to your finances and how to proceed. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may feel yourself pulled in two different directions this week. There’s a part of you that is focused on home, and another that knows work beckons. Find a balance. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 It may seem like getting others to open up is a struggle this week. Find a way to communicate as best you can, Pisces.
often so full of sarcasm, cruelty and vulgarities that they can be difficult to read, and whatever message the writer is trying to convey is sacrificed in their presentation of it. On my own Facebook wall I’ve posted many controversial subjects over the years. Sometimes the discussions have become heated and intense, but the interaction remained respectful. On other posts the opposite happened with name calling, character assassination and even threats. In posts online where people don’t know each other the discussions become even more absurd, particularly from those using pseudonyms. A friend who moderates a forum on a media site where almost everyone uses an alias said it’s shocking to read some of what’s written by certain people she knows would never talk that way in person. If they
wouldn’t speak directly to someone in such a fashion, why would they do it online? Some studies have related cyber aggression to road rage, claiming society hasn’t become any ruder because of the internet - it’s just more visible now. I think about my own inner-vehicle venting after someone’s cut me off and it doesn’t compare to what’s seen on the internet because no one witnesses it but me. Of course, some people’s road rage can be far more dangerous than any written word. Personally I’ve been the recipient of so much online hate and hostility over the years it barely fazes me, but I know how hurtful it can be to those who aren’t used to it and one of my good friends has been struggling with that lately. “They wouldn’t dare say that to my face,” she said recently in tears over heartless comments she was reading. “They shouldn’t write such horrible things.” They shouldn’t, I agree. There’s no way of controlling that though. We can teach our children to treat others respectfully, and we can live by those principles ourselves, but there’s no way of suppressing how fiendishly others choose to converse. What we can
control is how we react - and not taking anything personally is the answer. I read that in the book “The Four Agreements” about five years ago and found that particular agreement the hardest one at the time. Now I find it the easiest. Don Miguel wrote in his book: “Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” That’s true, and I wish I’d learned it in my youth. One of his other agreements, to “Be Impeccable with your Word” is something all those communicating badly should give a try. For that he wrote: “Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.” A great strategy for anyone wanting to be heard, desiring inner peace and hoping to win a debate. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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PAC Auction Success
The residents of Clinton and area did it again. They came together for the Clinton PAC Dinner and Auction on Nov. 21. It was a sold out event and there were literally hundreds of donated items to be auctioned off. The turkey dinner with all the fixings was terrific. The graduating class did the cleanup and dishes after the meal. Once the tables were cleared the real fun began. Local auctioneer, Russel Allison kept the pace going in the live auction while people periodically checked their bids on the silent auction. At the end of the evening the event organizer Kim Thomas announced that, although the final tally was not in it was safe to say that the event raised over $15,000. What an amazing amount for a small community to raise. Kudos to the organizers, the helpers, all who donated and those who opened their wallets to purchase the many items. Well done! The funds raised will be used for the extras that the school budget does not cover. This will include class trips, computer programs, sports equipment, books and more.
Clinton Health Care Auxiliary Helping Out
The Clinton Health Care Auxiliary has been very busy over the past few weeks. They have donated a flat-screen TV to the Village Fitness Room for members to use for workout videos. It was felt that this fit into the group’s mandate as it promotes preventative health. The members also voted unanimously to donate $1,000 to WHAC to help cover the cost of the bus taking patients to see doctors in Lillooet. At their November meeting the members decided that instead of having a Christmas Party this year they would each take the money that they would normally spend on this and donate to the Christmas Hamper fund. The members each paid for the meal that they won’t be having so one cheque could be sent to the Ashcroft Auctioneer Russell Allison (l) and Craig Allison, one of the many spotters/ and Area Community Resources Society to be runners who helped out at the PAC Auction on Nov. 21. used for the Christmas Food Hampers. The Clinton Health Care AuxThe Royal Canadian Legion #113 Sage & Sand Pony Club iliary members wish 301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 District Commissioner: Marcie Down to remind everyone Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625 mleedown@yahoo.ca. to attend the Legion South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society Christmas Craft Fair Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club 601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629 on Saturday, Dec. 250-453-9656 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 Desert Spokes Cycle Society p.m. and pick up some Phone 250-457-9348 Ashcroft and District Fall Fair home baked ChristContact Person: Jessica Clement250-457-7128 mas goodies and/or Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 craft and gift items. Ashcroft Soup’s On The funds raised will St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association go toward the conTel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome Phone: 250-457-9390 tinued promotion of health-related projects Ducks Unlimited Canada Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter for the community. Phone 250-453-2233
Community Volunteer Groups
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Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391
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Climate change march Ashcroft is showing its support for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris this week, as well as the concern that the talks deliver a deal that will move the world to a new green economy with 100 per cent clean energy. At 2 pm on Nov. 29, residents and visitors in Ashcroft and surrounding areas are invited to rally in front of the hospital to demonstrate support for the Prime Minister and Premiers, then march to MLA Jackie Tegart’s office on Railway St. Avaaz is a global civic organization launched in January 2007 that
promotes activism on issues such as climate change, human rights, animal rights, corruption, poverty, and conflict. Avaaz and hundreds of local, national and international organisations are taking to the streets across the world on Nov. 29. Thousands of events will be held in more than 150 countries to deliver a resounding public message to world leaders. “The Global Climate March is snowballing into a massive mobilisation of millions around the world who want leaders to do more to stop runaway climate change,” said Michael Morrow, an Avaaz member from Ashcroft.
Ashcroft Communities in Bloom
Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050
Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard
Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net
Ashcroft Hospice Program Shirley 250-453-9202
Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society 250-453-2053
Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244
Desert Bells Handbell Choir Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
Sage Sound Singers Adult Community
Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department Phone 250-457-9967
South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0
Soccer Association Contact: Tom Watson
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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
Phone 250-457-9122
Bridging to Literacy
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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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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
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Membership is growing at the Seniors’ Centre The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors’ Association had a better than average attendance at its Nov. 19 meeting and heard from all areas of our programs that more and more members are coming out to take part in our various activities. This is very heartening news for all the hard workers who plan our programs and work so hard on members’ behalf, because participation had fallen off somewhat, for many reasons - health, moving to other areas, lack of mobility, you name it. After our potluck lunch, Alice Durksen from the Wellness Health Action Coalition (WHAC) gave us an interesting overview of the upcoming health update meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 4:30pm in the Village Office. Our two new doctors who are expected to take up their positions in February 2016 on three year contracts will be there and so will our MLA Jackie Tegart. I am sure we will all breathe a sigh of relief when our medical situation is back to normal, and it would be wonderful if there actually are the five doctors we hope for here in Ashcroft in the fairly near future, but in the meantime let us give Doctors Obu and Zake a most warm welcome. On Saturday, Nov. 28 at 1pm we
FROM THE CENTRE Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Joyce West will be holding our Tea and Bazaar. We ask members to bring their donations of crafts and baked goods to the hall on Friday. Regular activities will be cancelled that day for the set-up, and on Saturday for the event. Everyone is welcome to come and have afternoon tea and see (and buy!) the interesting work that Kathy and her helpers will be showing, and the delicious items from the bake table. There will also be prizes to be won from the tickets and raffles. Events like this are one of ways we raise money to keep the group going , so we hope you will support us in this aim. Our Christmas dinner will be held at the Legion on Dec. 16 and doors will be open at 11:30 am for a noon start to the meal. If you would like to come, please let Muriel Scallon know and please see that you get your name on the list and pay the $16 cost before Nov. 30. All members are most warmly welcome to join us. It is time to renew your annual membership when the New Year comes around
again. Fifteen dollars gets you a lot of fun and games, fellowship and laughter and a relaxing atmosphere with friends, and anyone over 55 is eligible to become a member. If you don’t belong already, please consider joining us when January rolls around! Our last meeting for 2015 will be held on Dec. 17 and will be a potluck lunch followed by the business meeting and the last card games for the year. We will reopen on Monday, Jan. 4 at 12:30pm for Bridge and from there on the usual schedule will be operating. I know many of us have wakeful hours sometimes in the night, and I had one recently. It was after the signing in of our new MPs and I had watched the ceremony on TV. It was followed by a parade down the aisle of the Chamber of the new members almost dancing their way through the crowds, some of them carrying their small children. It was a time of congratulation for them, and for many a whole new experience. For so many it would be their first time in positions of such responsibility. As I am sure anyone who has gone into any new position - in even any small local organisation or operation - full of enthusi-
asm and keen to do the job well, there are an amazing number of unseen pitfalls ahead and for as many good wishes we start out with, there can be as many unhelpful critics around ready to give their opinions. So it was in the middle of the night that I sent then my silent wishes for success and for sympathy when the facts don’t match their expectations. I think they are very brave to shoulder such tasks. Then I began to ask myself questions. Why do we have a Parliament? What do we expect parliament to do for us? We know that we have had many promises, but will they be carried out? How can they do all they have promised? How will they spend our tax money? Will they protect our country and lifestyle and not take away the customs and usage we are accustomed to? Needless to say, I didn’t come up with much in the way of answers! In whatever manner these members in their new offices manage to cope with all the demands of the public, we should all remember when we think of criticising, that they are taking on a job that few of us would ever dare to tackle, and for that alone, they should have our respect. Looking forward to seeing you at all our upcoming events, do drop in and see us!
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My Fair Lady delivers on its promises by Wendy Coomber Word has been spreading far and wide about My Fair Lady, WRAPS’ latest production, and the word is Excellent! Excellent, enjoyable, top notch, delightful also come to mind. Expectations were high for Winding River’s performance of this old familiar musical, and they were met with flying colours. The 26-member cast kept to a quick pace for the three-hour production, singing, dancing and trading barbs, letting the time just fly by. Unfortunately, accoustics in the old school gym
made it hard to hear some of the words in the songs, but it did not detract from the enjoyment: the actors delivered their lines in a way that could not be misunderstood. Nancy Duchaine as Eliza Doolittle gets an A plus for her range of accents, switching back and forth from Cockney to “upper class,” while John Kidder as professor Henry Higgins is delightful as the confirmed bachelor lost in his own little world where the only thing that matters is passing Eliza off as a lady, rather than the street urchin she was Friday when they met months Dec. 11th Nancy Duchaine (Eliza Doolittle), Gerald Young (Freddy Eynsford-Hill) earlier. Although the cast and Meladee Sytnick (Mrs. Higgins) enjoy the races - in varrying degrees. 2-6 spend hundreds of help paid off hugely. Saturday hours in rehearsal, many of the scenes One last kudo to Barbara Roden who plays Mrs. Dec. 12th felt fresh and spontaneous, such as the Pearce, professor Higgins’ housekeeper. It was pure actdancing between Eliza and Henry dur- ing talent that allowed her to keep a straight face while 10-4 ing the Rain in Spain number. helping Higgins with his overcoat as he asked/sang: $10 per family And during the Ascot Racecourse “Why can’t a woman be more like a man?” scene where Eliza is recounting an Roden said after the performance that she suspected amusing story of an aunt who died of keeping a straight face in front of her employer was likePhotography supplied by The Village Mall influenza, we can see Henry behind ly a daily challenge for Mrs. Pearce. Kelly Touhey featuring her, elated at her perfect speech. But his Director Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan says the easiDrop off your food bank happiness turns to horror as the story est part of the production was finding the talented cast donations anytime at relates how her uncle ladled gin down - willing participants who have been involved in past Peoples Drug Mart his wife’s throat in a futile attempt to WRAPS productions. 210 Railway Ave. save her and Eliza’s dialect returns to “There was a buzz that people wanted to do a musicits Cockney roots. al,” she says, “and this one floated to the top.” Old favourites like On the Street Casting can be tricky, she says, but “I think we were Where You Live and I’ve Grown Ac- really lucky to have such talent in this town.” customed to Her Face have stayed with Many of the cast just seemed to be a natural fit to us for days, along with the voices of their characters, like Jim McLean as the common-sensGerald Young and John Kidder who ical Col. Pickering, and David Dubois as the humoursang them in this production. ous, larger than life professor Zoltan Karpathy. You can’t describe this production The production engaged the Sage Sands Singers without mentioning the great costumes under the direction of Michelle Reid to be the chorus, and ingenious set design. and they did an excellent job. The costuming was a challenge, acVarcoe-Ryan said said Reid worked tirelessly and cording to director Mavourneen Var- also brought other characters like Gerald Young into the coe-Ryan, mainly because of the vol- cast. umn of costumes needed. Some of the LAURA M. WALLACE, “My favourite part,” she said, “is probably the sponactors went through several costume taneous ovation from the audience, and seeing it all AT CHARTWELL SINCE 2013. changes during the course of the even- coem together. Seeing the actors all shine.” CHARTWELL.COM ing. Special favourites are the dramatic scenes in the And the set design was mininal yet second act where the actors drop their velvet gloves and very effective in setting the scene. the reality of their relationships come to the surface. Also challenging was the ballGiven the last two sold out performances, the comroom scene as several couples waltzed pany has added another matinee performance on Saturaround the stage, managing to look like day to go along with the two scheduled performances on they were having fun while avoiding Friday and Saturday nights in the old Ashcroft elemenrunning into each other. tary school Sloane Hammond was engaged to Admission is by donation, but it’s recommended that teach the actors how to ballroom dance you go early. Word is spreading quickly of this wonderearly on in the rehearsals, and the extra ful production and seating is limited.
On December 6, I’m inviting everyone over.
Friday, November 20 at 7pm | Saturday, November 21 at 7pm Sunday, November 22 at 2pm | Friday November 27 at 7pm Saturday, November 28 at 7pm | Ashcroft Hub (411 Hill Street)
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December 6 10 am - 3 pm
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Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Play and Gabriel Pascal’s Motion Picture “PYGMALION”
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Original Production Directed by Moss Hart
Produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
Bridging to Literacy Photo by Gary Winslow