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Hospital Auxiliary donation helps Royal Inland meet goal BARBARA RODEN The Journal
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Controlled burns coming to Lytton area BARBARA RODEN The Journal
The Wildfire Management Branch has announced several controlled burns in the Lytton area, which will take place between March 7 and April 25. There is no exact date for the burns, which will depend on weather and site conditions on a given day. They will only take place if fire behaviour conditions are judged suitable, smoke will dissipate quickly, and there will only be low to moderate fire intensity. The burns are for “fuels management and habitat restoration,” says Max Birkner, Information Officer for the Kamloops Fire Centre. “They’ll burn away dead fuels, such as deadfall, branches, and leaves from last season that would catch fire quickly if things got dry.” The burns will also help reduce insect infestation and preserve elk habitats. “There are a lot of fire-adapted plant species that need a burn cycle to re-establish themselves,” says Birkner.
“What we’re afraid of is a fire starting on its own. By doing pre-emptive burns we create the same natural benefits and implications without having fires getting out of control.” Trained wildfire crews with a minimum of 10 to 15 personnel will be doing the controlled burns in five areas around Lytton. There will be an 11.8 hectare Mill Burn, 2.5km south of Lytton; a 14.3ha burn at Spencer Road, west of the Fraser River; a 2.6ha burn next to Kumsheen Secondary School; a 21.3ha Loring Way burn, 2.8km south of Lytton and east of Hwy. 1; and a 36.9ha Kumsheen Rafting Resort burn, 3.5km northeast of Lytton, adjacent to Hwy. 1 and across from the resort. Smoke will be visible from the Village of Lytton, the Gladwin community, Kumsheen Rafting Resort, Skuppah and Siska First Nations, and Highways 1 and 12. Anyone with questions about the burns can call Birkner at (250) 554-5964. To report a wildfire, call tollfree 1-800-663-5555.
The Ashcroft and District Health Care Auxiliary (ADHCA) played a large part in helping the Royal Inland Hospital meet its goal of raising $100,000 in its second annual “Radiothon” on March 3. The executive of the ADHCA travelled to Kamloops to present the Foundation with a cheque for $20,000, a decision the group made during a budget meeting last year. “We didn’t donate last year, but have donated to RIH previously,” says ADHCA President Irene Trueman. “They’re our hospital now; a lot of people from this area end up there.” The money was raised through the Auxiliary’s Thrift Store at the Ashcroft Village Office building. It’s open Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4:00pm, and Trueman says the Auxiliary appreciates the support it receives, through donations and purchases, as well as the volunteers who work there. “It’s our main fundraiser.” She notes that the ADHCA has given the Ashcroft and District Hospital around $20,000 in the last
year, and has supported many other local, regional, and provincial organizations that residents of the area use. These include a $1,500 donation to Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops, where many local people use the Pathways to Home program in transitioning from hospital back to their home. Other donations have gone to the Kamloops Hospice Society, the Assisted Living facility (Thompson View Manor) in Ashcroft, the Ashcroft/ Cache Creek Better At Home program, the Terry Fox Foundation, Children’s Hospital, and the Variety Club. Trueman says she’s proud that the ADHCA was able to donate so much to the RIH Foundation this year. “We feel we should support it, because just about everyone uses Royal Inland Hospital.” This year’s Radiothon raised $200,000 in donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout the region. The Robert L. Conconi Foundation had pledged to match any donations up to $100,000, which means some $300,000 will go to help the RIH Foundation purchase equipment and fund programs at the hospital.
New face in local MP’s office BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Residents of the more far-flung communities in the federal riding of Mission–Matsqui–Fraser Canyon now have a new contact person in the office of MP Jati Sidhu. Longtime Lillooet resident Jacquie Rasmussen has been appointed the Northern Constituency Coordinator for the large riding, and will be the contact person in Mr. Sidhu’s office for residents in Lytton, Spences Bridge, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, and Lillooet. “It’s a very large riding, span-
ning over 350 kilometres, and we needed someone with the necessary experience to act as a liaison for constituents to ensure access to federal government services,” says Mr. Sidhu. “We made a commitment during the campaign that we would help everyone in the riding, regardless of location, reach us with any concerns they might have.” Rasmussen has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Victoria, and has worked for more than 20 years in Lillooet See NEW COORDINATOR on p. 5
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Alleged thief identified
As reported last week, on Feb. 26 the manager of the Ashcroft liquor store called police to report an instance of shoplifting. A review of the surveillance tape showed a person taking bottles off the shelf. The manager thought she knew who the suspect was, and an image from the tape was shown to a member of the community, who made a positive identification. A male was arrested at his residence on Hwy. 99 on March 6, and was released under condition to appear in court on April 4.
Déjà vu all over again
On March 1 at 9:00am, police were called to a single vehicle accident on Hwy. 1, 10km south of Ashcroft Manor. It was at the same spot—near the Hat Creek Road turnoff—and very similar to an accident that happened on Feb. 22: the driver lost control of his vehicle, went into the ditch, and rolled over. The driver, who was
hunter had permission from the property owner to be there hunting. It was determined that the hunter was far away from any residences.
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On March 1 at 11:21am, police were called to an accident on Hwy. 99 west of the Hwy. 97 intersection. A 2002 Chevy Ventura van had gone off the road and into a ditch due to the slippery road conditions. There was minor cosmetic damage to the vehicle, and the driver, who is pregnant, was taken to RIH to be checked over. No charges are contemplated.
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WorldHost Workshop good for business BARBARA RODEN The Journal
A free one-day WorldHost Workshop in Ashcroft will give participants, and the businesses they work for, valuable skills for providing excellent customer service. The workshop is being hosted by the Gold Country Communities Society (GCCS), and sponsored by Community Futures Sun Country (CFSC), which is paying the $85 fee for every attendee. “It can be very challenging for some businesses to pay the fee, especially if they’re sending more than one participant,” says CFSC General Manager Deb Arnott. Terri Hadwin, the Chief Operating Officer of GCCS, says it’s the first time that the WorldHost Workshop has been held in this area. “It’s typically held up north or down on the coast. We’re really happy to be able to offer it in our little area.” The workshop—previously called SuperHost—started in 1986 as a way of training frontline workers with new customer service techniques prior to the start of Expo ’86. It’s geared more towards staff than business owners, and teaches practical skills and techniques to make
customers feel welcome, and more inclined to come back. “It will help people be better ambassadors for the area,” says Hadwin. “It will focus on what’s great about our region, and make people more aware of the cool and awesome things we have to offer. It’s the best way to advocate for our area.” Arnott says there has been a lot of discussion about providing this sort of training for frontline employees, but notes that they need to get an idea as to whether this is what area businesses want and need. “I really hope we get a great response from the Gold Country area.” Hadwin says that everyone completing the workshop will receive their WorldHost certification, which could be a perk for their resumé. “It shows an interest,” she says. She adds that anyone interested in pursuing the WorldHost program could continue with online training to advance further. The workshop takes place on Saturday, March 19 in Ashcroft from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Lunch will be provided. Spaces are limited, so anyone interested in taking part should register soon by calling Hadwin at (250) 457-6606, or e-mailing her at goldcountry@telus.net.
Landfill closure would be costly for TNRD BARBARA RODEN The Journal
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will have to pick up the tab if an operational certificate for the extension of the Cache Creek landfill is not approved. So says TNRD Chair, and Cache Creek Mayor, John Ranta, who is hoping that a visit to the area by provincial Environment Minister Mary Polak on March 21 will encourage the province to speed up approval of the certificate. Belkorp, the owner of the current landfill, has indicated that it will start shutting down the operation in the summer of 2016 in order to vacate the site by the end of the year. The Villages of Cache Creek and Ashcroft, as well as their residents, will be able to continue depositing waste there until December 2016; but what happens after that depends on whether Cache Creek is able to get the certificate that will enable them to start using the extension, which has been excavated and is waiting for a liner to be put in. If the certificate is approved soon, then the liner could be put in over the summer and the extension would be ready to pick up the slack
before the current landfill closes. If not, then the TNRD would have to install an Eco-Depot at the site, at the cost of $1 million. The Villages already pay the TNRD to deposit waste at the site, but the change would mean that private haulers, such as residents dropping off household or yard waste, would be charged. “There’s a list of projects awaiting approval by the Ministry,” says Ranta, “and the last time I saw the list we were number 25.” He’s hoping to impress upon Polak the need to apply sufficient staff resources to get the certificate approved quickly. “It would allow the first phase of the extension to start accepting refuse before the landfill closes.” Ranta also wants to impress upon the Minister that the double composite liner planned for the extension will make what they’re building in Cache Creek “the best, most environmentally-sound landfill for municipal waste in all of North America.” In addition to the $1 million to build an EcoDepot at the Cache Creek site, the TNRD would be paying $500,000 per year to transport the waste from the western portion of the region to the landfills at Heffley Creek or Lower Nicola.
Closure of the Cache Creek landfill would be costly for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
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Seniors are one of the most targeted groups when it comes to scams, losing millions of dollars each year. The true extent of phone and Internet fraud is unknown, as many victims are too ashamed to admit it.
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Buyer beware: the top scams of 2015 cost Canadians millions BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Top Ten lists are usually a cause for celebration; but not in the case of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), which last week revealed its list of the top 10 scams of 2015. There was some good news in the report, which said that Canadians lost some $61 million in scams in 2015, which was down $10 million from 2014. However, that figure is misleading, as it’s likely just 5% of what was actually lost, since victims are often too ashamed to come forward. While the decrease indicates that Canadians are probably becoming more adept and savvy at spotting a scam, scammers are finding new ways to fleece people, including making changes to existing scams. “The Canada Revenue Agency scam is our number one scam this year,” says Danielle Primrose, President and CEO of the BBB serving Mainland BC. “It was the most reported scam by far and it took several forms to get your money. And it didn’t just happen around tax time; all year long we received calls.” The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reports that more than 17,000 Canadians reported being affected by the CRA scam in 2015. However, it wasn’t the most lucrative scam. That title goes to Catphishing, the name given to online dating scams. “Canadians are still giving away money in hopes of a new romantic relationship,” says Primrose. Evan Kelly, Senior Communications Advisor with the BBB serving Mainland BC, says that seniors are one of the most targeted groups, with both the CRA and lottery scammers going after them. “Studies have shown that as we age we trust more. It makes us happier, but it also makes us more susceptible to scams.” He also notes that seniors are more vulnerable because they’re often lonely. “People reaching out to them is good for them.” Both seniors who have assets and those who are worried about a lack of money for the future are vulnerable: the former because they have disposable income, and the latter because they want to provide for their remaining years. Kelly encourages people to watch out for signs that older family members are being scammed. “Check up on your elderly loved ones and make sure they’re not being taken advantage of. Try to be present and inclusive without being too controlling.” He says that another targeted group is people for whom English is a second language, particularly with the CRA scam. “The caller will often threaten them with deportation.” Anyone who has been the victim of a scam, or thinks a family member has been, is encouraged to contact the RCMP. If you think something is a scam, do a Google search or contact the BBB. “It amazes me that people take this stuff at face value,” says Kelly. “We’re too trusting.” The top scams of 2015 were: Top Extortion Scam: CRA Income Tax scam (loss of $2.9 million) Top Heartbreak Scam: Catphishing ($15.6 million) Top Prize Scam: Fake lottery scam ($6.5 million) Top Financial Scam: Investment fraud ($6 million) Top Employment Scam: Secret shopper ($3.9 million) Top Subscription Scam: Free trial traps ($2.9 million) Top Impostor Scam: Spear phishing ($5.8 million) Top Private Sale Scam: Overpayment/refund ($5.3 million) Top Emergency Scam: Fake relative needs cash ($1.9 million) Top Lending Scam: Advance fee loans ($989, 634)
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Beware of scams The Vernal Equinox is still ten days away, but already the unmistakable signs of spring are in the air. The robins have returned and are building their nests; the street sweeper has been out cleaning grit from the roads (so another heavy snowfall is surely imminent; don’t put your snow shovels away just yet); bushes are being pruned and trees cut back; gardeners are tending to their seedlings; and scam artists are once again trying to defraud people of money. Yes, spring and income tax season mean that fraud artists are out in full force, preying on the innocent to make a fast buck. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam is doing the rounds once more, its agents hoping that the mere utterance of the words “Canada Revenue Agency” will frighten people into giving up valuable personal information and/or money. The scam began in 2013, and has shown no signs of abating; the author has had at least three such calls in the last month. The phone calls begin pleasantly enough, with the friendly caller identifying himself as being employed by the CRA. This friendliness should be a tip-off that something’s wrong; anyone who has ever had dealings with the “real” CRA will know that being friendly is not something that’s in their wheelhouse (businesslike bordering on curt is more the order of the day). However, the phone call rapidly goes beyond pleasantries. The victim is informed that he or she is in trouble with the CRA; they have neglected to file taxes, or have made an error on their tax return. The bottom line is always that money—often a substantial amount—is owed, with the caller asking for bank or credit card details to settle the “debt”. Any attempt by the recipient of the call to dispute the charge is met with threats: the police will be called, or jail time might be the result, or a social insurance number might be blacklisted, or CRA agents might show up at the victim’s door (which sounds like one of the least-threatening threats ever: “I’m Bill from the CRA, and this is my friend Stephanie, and you really don’t want to make us mad.”). Still, a surprising number of people have been gulled into believing the calls are genuine, and have lost substantial sums of money as a result. The Canada Revenue Agency rarely phones people if they are in arrears, or if there is a problem with a return; they send very official-looking letters. The CRA will not ask you to give them a credit card or bank account number to settle a debt; terms of repayment (if that is necessary) will be negotiated with you. In the rare case that the CRA has occasion to phone people, they will act with professionalism and courtesy; no threats will be used. So if you receive one of these scam calls, do what the author does; hang up as soon as the magic words “Canada Revenue Agency” are uttered. Your bank account will thank you.
The charms of a small town
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Dear Editor, We often complain about living in small towns: that there are no good restaurants, no good places to shop, product is more expensive, etc. The one thing we sometimes take for granted in a small town is the wonderful service that small town shops, restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores offer. And really, this is what makes these small businesses priceless. I was sitting in my office in 100 Mile House on Friday morning feeling sorry for the fact that my son was turning 30 that day and that he was working and we would not be seeing him on his birthday. I had an idea, and telephoned the Ashcroft Bakery and talked to the owner about a birthday cake. She was so helpful and friendly: offering to make a cake that afternoon, and better than that offering to deliver it to my son at his workplace for him and his co-workers to enjoy. I was delighted! As I got off the phone I said to my co-workers “Now that is service you would never get from Walmart!” I think it is important that we should all remember when looking for the “best deals” that sometimes, the best deals may not be monetary.
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Dear Editor, As Chair of the Ashcroft-Clinton Transit Committee, I was troubled to read the headline on the March 3 front page of The Journal: “Transit is an issue for Better At Home”. In addition, the accompanying quote, “Transit is a real thorn in our side,” puzzled me. I read the article several times and could not find what precisely the issue was with transit. Ms Kendall of BAH describes the community bus as “wonderful” and goes on to accurately describe the service it provides. She also indicated she promotes the community bus wherever she can. There appears to be a lack of volunteer drivers from Cache Creek. Perhaps this is where the statement “If Better At Home clients could use the community bus, it would take a lot of pressure off our drivers” becomes the issue. In 2012, the Village of Cache Creek chose to no longer be a part of the area transit system. Since that time, a number of changes and improvements have been made to the community bus service, including Monday trips to and from Kamloops. The partners in the service—the Village of Clinton, TNRD Area I, and the Village of Ashcroft—have made a presentation to the Village of Cache Creek inviting them to consider rejoining the transit system. If there are any issues that area residents have with respect to transit, I invite them to contact their respective representatives. I can be reached at amertens@ashcroftbc.ca.
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Ashcroft and District Hospital retains in-house laundry service
Interior Health (IH) announced last week that it would be contracting out its laundry services at major regional hospitals in the Interior (Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Nelson), resulting in more than 100 job losses. However, laundry services at hospitals including Ashcroft, Lillooet, 100 Mile House, and Williams Lake will remain in-house and run by IH employees. “A lot of public pressure was put on” throughout the deliberations, says Hospital Employee’s Union Communications Manager Brenda Whitehall. “I’m glad some jobs were saved, but it is quite devastating to lose more than 100 jobs in major cities in the Interior.”
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Anyone wanting to use the Volunteer Income Tax program which runs in Ashcroft through early May is advised that while the service operates out of the Better At Home office on Railway Avenue, the service is not provided by BAH. Volunteers to help with your taxes are only available on Fridays from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Please do not phone or visit the Better At Home office about tax matters outside those hours.
Easter colouring contest
The Ashcroft Library is running an Easter colouring contest. There will be prizes in four age categories—Under 3; 4–5; 6–7; and 8–11—with the winner in each category receiving a large chocolate treat and a $25 Chapters/Indigo gift card. The colouring sheets are available at the library. Entries must be completed and returned to the library by 6:00pm on March 24, and the winners will be announced on March 26.
Camping reservations open on March 15
Outdoor enthusiasts can start planning their 2016 travels when the BC Parks reservation system, “Discover Camping”, opens on the 15th. Individual campsites in some B.C. parks can be booked up to three months in advance through the Discover Camping website
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in the natural resource sector. She also has considerable community involvement, including coaching and refereeing in minor hockey and judging in figure skating. She’s currently involved as a coordinator for the Lillooet Regional Invasive Species Society. “I’m more of an information conduit,” she says of her new role. “People can call me or arrange meetings if they have questions or concerns, and I’ll be able to get them the answers they deserve.” She says that she’s been talking to staff at Sidhu’s Mission office, and been down there, to see what they do and what they face. “They get a lot of questions about immigration, but it will probably be different up here.” She says she’ll be making herself as available as possible, and will be Sidhu’s public face in the area if the MP is unable to attend an event. “I’ll try to do the best I can to provide regional coverage. I won’t be a familiar face in Ashcroft and Cache Creek, but I’ve lived in
Then, despite the risk of being injured or taken hostage, Young led the children downstairs and out of the house to safety. Young is the daughter of singer/actor Gerald Young, who many area residents will remember as Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the recent Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society’s production of My Fair Lady.
Local groups receive NDIT grants
The River Festival in Lytton and the 2016 Gold Country Geocache event have both received $2,500 grants from the Northern Development Initiative Trusts’s new “Fabulous Festivals and Events” program. The program is designed to help non-profit organizations host unique events and festivals that will contribute to tourism and
at www.discovercamping.ca. New campsites have been added for 2016, including two rustic trapper’s cabins in Wells Gray Provincial Park, which are reservable for the first time. Popular picnic sites can also be booked for some locations. We are Although reservations don’t open until the 15th, all inventory for 2016—more than 5,800 campsites at 122 campgrounds—is now visible on the Discover Campof Bean Suppers in Ashcroft! ing website.
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Sixteen-year-old Kamloops resident Cadet Corporal Shannon Young was among those who received the Governor-General’s Decoration for Bravery at a ceremony in Vancouver on March 4. In May 2012 an armed man entered her family’s home in the Dufferin area of Kamloops, and Young hid two younger children in an upstairs room.
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Lillooet for 20 years. People won’t have to deal with someone from the big city who’s less familiar with rural and northern communities.” Rasmussen can be contacted by phone at (250) 256-2101, or e-mail at Jati.Sidhu.C1@parl.gc.ca.
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Driving records available online
Anyone who needs to get a driver’s abstract from ICBC can now do so online. The abstracts provide details of a person’s basic driving history, including tickets and offences for the last five years. The abstracts are necessary for anyone who wants to do volunteer driving for school activities, and last year more than half-a-million British Columbians requested one. Customers can also access insurance and claims history records online. The abstracts and records will be immediately available by e-mail. Requests can be made at icbc.com/drivingrecords. See WALHACHIN on p. 11
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Zion United Church Services: Mar 13: Rev. Dr. Donald Schmidt Mar 20: Rev. Nick Judson (Holy Communion) Mar 27: Easter Sunday - Rev. Ivy Thomas Mar. 11: 7 pm Movie Night at Zion United’s Hall, 401 Bancroft Street. Showing 90 Minutes in Heaven; based on a true story. Free admission, refreshments by donation. Everyone welcome. Mar. 11, 12: Winding Rivers Arts & performance Society presents the play Shirley Valentine at the Ashcroft HUB, Mar. 11 and 12 at 7:00pm. Admission and refreshments by donation. Mature themes and language; may not be suitable for children. Mar. 13: Winding Rivers Arts & performance Society presents the play Shirley Valentine at the Ashcroft HUB at 2:00pm. Admission and refreshments by donation. Mature themes and language; may not be suitable for children. Mar. 13: Rhyme by Lois, Rhythm by Nadine at St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, Sunday, Mar. 13 at 2:00pm. Everyone welcome; refreshments available. March 14: The 70th United Church Women’s Bean Supper, the longest ongoing event in Ashcroft. First sitting 5:00–6:00pm; second sitting 6:00–7:00pm. Come and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Mar 17: Seniors’ Centre Business Meeting. Lunch at noon followed by the meeting. All seniors welcome. At the Seniors’ Centre on Bancroft St. in Ashcroft (Village Office building). May 27, 28 & 29: “WRAPS and the Ashcroft Art Club are hosting the 5th Annual Ashcroft Plein Air Paint-out May 27, 28 and 29th. For more information please contact: ashcroftpleinair@gmail.com”. Ongoing: Soup Day in Spences Bridge, every Wednesday at noon at Clemes Hall. No charge.
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Shirley Valentine in Ashcroft this weekend chance of a holiday in Greece, Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light. The production will feature the debut of Barbara Roden as director. There will be two showings at the HUB (former Ashcroft Elementary) on Friday and Saturday evenings, March 11 and 12, at 7:00pm. There will also be a matinee performance at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 13. Admission and refreshments are by donation.
Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan is Shirley Valentine
Hot on the heels of its enthusiastically received production of My Fair Lady, the Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents the famous play Shirley Valentine this weekend. It stars award-winning local actress and director Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan, who gets to step from behind the scenes and plant herself squarely
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Lois Petty and Nadine Davenport share the stage on Sunday, March 13 at 2:00pm (doors open at 1:30) at St. Alban’s Hall in Ashcroft. A “personal journey”-inspired joint performance will take the listener through melodies, images, stories, and encounters throughout both women’s lives and the lives of others around them. It’s a reflections on the days that turn into nights and nights that turn into days. Lois and Nadine invite the community to explore a unique gathering of words and music. Lois Petty says “I’m not a poet, I’m a rhymester who likes stringing words together.” Nadine Davenport says that “Every word of poetry and imagery has to mean something, challenge my growth or reflect upon my personal vulnerabilities—melodies always moving, my ex-
Nadine Davenport creativecurrent@ telus.net centre stage as she displays her formidable acting chops in this wonderful one-character play. It’s the story of Shirley Valentine, a middle-aged Liverpool housewife who finds herself talking to the wall as she prepares her husband’s chips and eggs and wonders what happened to her life. When she has the
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The man who blew Tom Waits’s mind comes to Ashcroft
UniTea Tea Room presents a mind-blowing evening of soulful music and beat-box poetry on March 23, with a double bill from C.R. Avery and Lexi Marie. Avery’s genius lies in many genres—blues, hip-hop, spoken word, and rock and roll—while Marie’s music combines the essence of folk and soul with a hip-hop sensibility. Doors open at 7:00pm; the concert starts at 7:30. Tickets at the door or reserve via phone at (250) 453-9345. It takes a special kind of performer to garner a response like “He’s blown my mind” from the legendary Tom Waits; but C.R. Avery is a unique, raw, and dynamic performer. He is a one-man band, but one for this generation, with the rare ability to sing poetic verse while beatboxing simultaneously and pounding the piano and adding harmonica like a plot twist. Lexi Marie is a prolific poet and vocalist currently based out of Lillooet, who combines the essence of soul and folk with an R&B kiss. When she sings it’s like a sunrise, something to look forward to, bringing light to even the darkest of days. Influenced by strong female artists like Mavis Staples and Lauryn Hill, Lexi draws from her struggles and vulnerabilities, making a point of delivering bold and honest messages.
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On March 6 at 3:30pm, police were asked to attend a disturbance at a residence on Stage Road in Cache Creek. A couple were engaged in a verbal dispute, although they did not admit any particular reason for the dispute to police. As no assault or threat to injure anyone had been made, police made peace between the pair, and both parties agreed to calm down and get along.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) LILLOOET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR OFFERS School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) intends to sell the following properties in Lillooet: 1. Former Riverview Elementary, located at 211 Hill Crest Drive in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned P-3 (school) is approximately 2 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. 2. Former Continuing Education Centre (Board office), located at 538 Main Street in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned C-2 (local commercial) is approximately 0.20 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. 3. Former Cosmetology Centre, located at 472 Main Street in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned C-2 (local commercial) is part of approximately 0.96 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. 4. Former Learning Resource Centre, located at #76 – 5th Avenue in Lillooet, BC. The site, zoned C-2 (local commercial) is part of approximately 0.96 acres and will be sold “as is, where is”. There is a building on site. The full information package will be available electronically or by mail by contacting the Finance Manager. Packages are also available for pick up from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to Friday at the School District Office, 400 Hollis Road Ashcroft, BC. Enquiries and Offers: Mr. Steven Aie, Finance Manager Telephone: (250) 453-9151 Ext 221 or 1-855-453-9101 Email: saie@sd74.bc.ca Interested parties are asked to submit offers on or before March 11, 2016 although offers received after that date may be considered.
On March 7 police received a report of a break-in at the maintenance building at the Ashcroft Indian Band, which would have occurred over the weekend. This corresponded with the
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LIONS SCORE BIG FOR MINOR HOCKEY: Thompson-Cariboo Minor Hockey Association President Lewis Kinvig (back row, l) and members of the TCMHA (front) accept $177.00 in Canadian Tire money from Ashcroft and District Lions Club members Mo Girard (back row, c) and Bob Williams. The Lions collected the money at Irly Bird and the Drylands Arena, and the funds will be used by the TCMHA to purchase equipment.
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E. Fry Society much more than just the food bank BARBARA RODEN The Journal
their children, especially teens. It’s a very client-centred service; it’s there for whatever the need is.” The Society can help with filling out the forms for Legal Aid applications, while the Children Who Witness Abuse program is there for children aged three to eighteen. “We meet with the child and the non-offending parent when things are stable. We deal with everything from children who are being bullied at school to those who have seen domestic abuse within their house. Whatever their situation, we’re there with support to help them sort through the emotional baggage they’ve been through, so they can be healthy.” The SCEFS also runs RCMP Victim Service Programs through the Clinton and Ashcroft detachments. “It’s for anyone who’s the victim of any crime. We help seniors who are victims of fraud,” says Susanj, noting that with income tax season here there has been an increase in Canada Revenue Agency phone scams. “And in the case of sudden death, we’re there for the next of kin.” All services offered by the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society are free of charge. For more information about any of them, drop by the office at 601 Bancroft Street in Ashcroft (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30pm), call (250) 453-9656, or e-mail scelizfry@telus.net.
“The Food Bank is not what we are; we offer so much more,” says Yoriko Susanj, Executive Director of the South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society (SCEFS). She acknowledges that the Food Bank is the most public of the SCEFS programs, but adds that the Society offers a wide variety of programs for those living in the Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Spences Bridge, and Walhachin areas. The Nobody’s Perfect parenting program is run when there is funding available, and Susanj says it’s being run next at the Cook’s Ferry Indian Band office in Spences Bridge starting on April 5. The program is a support group for parents of children aged 0 to five years, where people can meet with and speak to other parents about struggles they’re having, as well as receive advice and support from trained facilitators. The series of three workshops is open to anyone in the area, with lunch and childcare provided. Programs for youth include the School-Based Mental Health Prevention and the Case Aid for Youth programs. The former provides a Case Aid worker for youth who are on probation, with the worker on-call 24/7 to ensure that all conditions are being met, and that the youth attends meetings and goes to school. PRESENTS The school-based program has a worker goMavourneen Varcoe-Ryan ing into classroom settings to do ministry-apas proved, evidence-based programs about mental health. Any interested teachers can sign up for the program. “Stress and anxiety are big subjects,” says Susanj. “There’s also a prevention/intervention component to the program.” By Willy Russell Breaking Barriers to Employment is a referPresented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. ral-based service run in conjunction with Work BC. “If Work BC has a client with a barrier to March 11, 12 and 13 gaining employment, he or she will be referred Friday and Saturday 7pm to the SCEFS for one-to-one or group workSunday 2pm shops.” Family Support Worker (FSW) Sherry AnAshcroft HUB (711 Hill St) derson will support any client who comes to the office. “Some people need help applying for soAdmission and Refreshments cial assistance or pensions, which only takes By Donation one or two sessions,” says Susanj. “But the FSW also helps couples with communications WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. issues, or family budgeting. And lots of parents Parental discretion is advised.
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ZUMBA JAMMER IN ASHCROFT! A ZUMBA Masterclass, with ZUMBA Jammer Yuko Tanaka from Edmonton, was hosted by ZUMBA With Nicole in Ashcroft on March 6. The event, held at the Community Hall, was attended by more than 40 people from Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Clinton, Skeetchestn, Savona, and Kamloops. The event has made Ashcroft the talk of the ZUMBA world, as these Masterclasses are usually only held in big cities, not rural communities. ZUMBA With Nicole takes place six days a week at the Ashcroft Community Hall, with classes in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. “People who come to the classes are pretty passionate about their Zumba!” says Nicole Archibald. For more information call her at (250) 453-9696.
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The Ashcroft Knights Atom hockey team playing the Logan Lake Blazers in January. The two teams met up again at the tournament held at Drylands Arena this past weekend.
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... Past, Present & Beyond The Long and Winding Road of 1872: Kamloops to Ashcroft Modern roads and vehicles have made the trip Paymaster of the Canadian Pacific Railway Survey his trap waiting to take us on to Ashcroft. We got into to Kamloops a relatively painless one these days. had left Victoria for up country, [so] we comforted the trap, and reached Ashcroft Hotel [the roadhouse One can now expect to make the journey from Kam- ourselves with the hope of meeting him at Cache at the Manor] at 11.00pm, and in half an hour after loops to Ashcroft in about an hour, but in 1872 it took Creek, where the Kamloops road joins the Cariboo were in bed. Waggon Road, or at Ashcroft [now considerably longer, as the Revd. “Oct. 1st: We had now a day to wait at Ashcroft for Ashcroft Manor] six miles further an express to Yale, where the steamer to New WestGeorge M. Grant details in his book down the Thompson. minster connects with the stage coach from the CariOcean to Ocean (1873), now con“Ashcroft is 55 miles from Kam- boo. The country about Ashcroft is sparsely peopled, sidered a classic of Canadian historloops, and if we were to get there to- and men accustomed to the rich grassy plains on the ical writing. night, an early start was necessary. other side of the mountains might wonder at first The Government of Canada had The order for the day was to row sight that it is peopled at all. In appearance it is little promised a rail line extending to the down 25 miles to Savona’s Ferry better than a vast sand and gravel pit, bounded by west coast, a condition of the Colat the foot of Kamloops Lake, and broken hills, bald and arid except on a few summits ony of British Columbia joining there take horses to Ashcroft. This that support a scanty growth of scrub pines. Confederation in 1871. The followplan would both ease the horses, “The cattle had eaten off all the bunch-grass withing year Sandford Fleming was apand enable the Chief to examine a in three or four miles of the road, and a poor subpointed head of an expedition to bluff on the south side of the lake, stitute for it chiefly in the shape of a bluish weed or seek a route for the Canadian Pacifthat had been represented as a for- shrub, called sage grass or sage bush, has taken its ic Railway. The Scottish-born enGOLDEN COUNTRY midable obstacle to the railway line. place. The cattle eat this readily, and fare well on it in gineer and inventor would go on to “It was 8 o’clock am before a winter; but it grows thinly, dotting rather than coverbe knighted, and during the course BARBARA RODEN start from the fort was effected, ing the sandy soil, and giving a pepper and salt look of his life proposed the system of and a head wind springing up soon to the near hillsides. This poor-looking land, howworldwide time zones we know today; designed Canada’s first postage stamp; and was after, our rate of progress was slow. While round- ever, is no more a desert than are the rich valleys of a founding member of the Royal Society of Canada ing the great bluff on the south side of the lake, the California. Like them, it will grow anything, if irrigwind blew so freshly up that the boat made little or ated.” and founder of the Royal Canadian Institute. Fifteen hours to travel from Kamloops to AshAccompanying Fleming were Col. Robertson no headway. Fortunately Mr. Tait had noticed that the Ross, Dr. Arthur Moren, Frank Fleming, and the wind kept the boat back, and waited for us in a little croft. It’s something to keep in mind, next time you’re Revd. George Munro Grant, a Nova Scotia-born cove beyond the bluff, nine miles from the ferry. We inclined to complain about being slowed down by Presbyterian minister who was a friend of Fleming’s, gladly mounted into the saddle again and in an hour road construction or a slow-moving motorhome. . . . and who documented the group’s travels. Drawing and a half reached the end of the lake. “Ferrying across, a council was on his diary entries, Grant—who is my first cousin three times removed—produced a detailed, informa- held at Savona’s to decide what was tive, and entertaining book about the state of the to be done. It would be sunset before country more than 140 years ago. Of particular inter- refreshment could be taken; and it est is his account of arriving in Kamloops—then Fort looked a little Dick Turpin-ish to start Kamloops, a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post— at such an hour for a thirty mile ride in September 1872, and venturing west to Ashcroft. over a new road in a cloudy moonless night. Learning, however, that In the words of my distant relative: “Sept. 29th. A long sleep in real beds under a raf- the Governor [Clement Cornwall] tered roof, and a dip in the Thompson prepared us had been on his way to Kamloops to for such a breakfast as we never expect to eat again. meet us, but had turned back to Ash‘Turtle soup out of a gold spoon’ is meagre fare croft on hearing that we would probcompared to Kamloops beef. . . . Soon after break- ably be there tonight, our usual word fast, people began to assemble for the public worship Vorwärts was given. that had been intimated immediately on our arrival. “At 6.00pm we were in the sadAbout thirty attended: our own party, several gentle- dle, and four hours later we reached men from other parts of the province, the seven or Cache Creek, [where] the hotel was eight inhabitants of Kamloops, and four or five farm- full, as it generally is, because at a ers from the neighbourhood. junction of several roads. There was “Sept. 30th: On Saturday night [we heard] that the a letter for us from the Governor, and Savona’s Ferry (as it was called then) in the 1880s, when it was located across the lake from its present location.
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Longtime Clinton firefighter is retiring
Fire Department welcomes visitors
The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, March 12 from 1:00 to 4:00pm. In addition to viewing the equipment, fire trucks, etc. that are on stand-by to keep us safe, you can wish retiring firefighter Robin Fennell a Happy Retirement. Robin has served for 30 years on the Clinton Fire Department. During that time he has held many positions, including Fire Chief.
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Come and check out the fire hall, meet the firefighters, enjoy some refreshments, and wish Robin well.
Clinton Community Forest AGM
The Clinton and District Community Forest of BC Ltd. will hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 17 from 6:00 to
9:00pm in the Clinton Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and hear a progress report on the Clinton Community Forest, how the funds will be used, and more.
Clinton Arena closes for season
The hockey and skating season has wrapped up in Clinton with a final busy weekend from March 4 to 6. The end of the season was celebrated with Ladies Hockey on Friday night, March 4, followed by a mixed adult hockey tournament on Saturday. On Sunday, March 6 the old-timers held a clinic for the younger hockey players, and then Veteran firefighter Robin Fennell is retiring after 30 years in the Clinton the Minor Hockey players took to the ice for the Volunteer Fire Department. last time this year. Cake was shared to celebrate Photo by Susan Swan the final game of minor hockey, and players presented a gift to their coach. Some people exThe Royal Canadian Legion #113 Sage & Sand Pony Club 301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 pressed their disDistrict Commissioner: Marcie Down Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625 mleedown@yahoo.ca. appointment that the arena’s season has Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society come to an end, but Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629 601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 with the lovely spring250-453-9656 like weather they will Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348 be sure to find someAshcroft and District Fall Fair thing else to occupy Contact Person: Jessica Clement250-457-7128 Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341 their time.
Walhachin celebrates spring News Briefs from p. 5
Child Care Awards of Excellence
Memorial Hall, and is intended to support the work of the museum and preserve the history of Walhachin. Admission is by donation, and tables are available for $5.00 each. For more information e-mail friends@walhachin.net or call (250) 318-6100.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Child Care Awards of Excellence, which honour the outstanding work of early childhood educators, child-care providers, and local governments and May 4, 1930 - March 10, 2006 businesses. NominaIt’s been a decade since you left us behind tions can be made by Mom you’re almost always on my mind members of the public I’m forever saying “My Mom said...” until March 31. The Because Mom you’re definitely worth repeating... awards are in five catI’m making sure your teachings are being passed along egories, including InAlthough not delivered with the same flair as your song novation, Aboriginal, You’re the creator of many of my memories and Leadership. Individuals, facilities, And I will never forget to remember you. and organizations can I miss you Mom. be recognized. To see Love Tammy, Liam, Corey & Tashina the nomination and guidelines forms, go to https://news.gov. bc.ca/files/ChildCareYou are invited to Awards_NominationFord.pdf
Walhachin Spring celebration
Artisans, artists, vendors, musicians, and entertainers are all being sought for the Spring Celebration taking place in Walhachin on May 14 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event will be held at the Walhachin Soldiers
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Community Volunteer Groups
Ashcroft Soup’s On
St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome
Ducks Unlimited Canada
1525 Cariboo Hwy. • Clinton, B.C.
Hosted by: The BC Liberal Fraser-Nicola Riding Association Contact: Shirlee Johnson 250-453-2033
Phone: 250-457-9390
Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department
Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307
Phone 250-453-2233
Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105
Phone 250-457-9967
Contact Person: Fred Dewick
Phone 250-453-2415
Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391
Ashcroft & District Lions Club
Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366 Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0
Soccer Association Contact: Tom Watson
Phone 250-457-7178
Thompson Cariboo Minor Hockey Association
Contact Person: Nick Lebedoff Phone 250-453-2664
Contact: Lewis Kinvig 250-457-7489 Lewis@thompsoncariboominorhockey.com
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762
Contact: Jack Jeyes
The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store
Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo
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
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
GOLD MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT
Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association
Phone 250-453-2259
Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062
Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie
Phone 250-457-9122
Ashcroft HUB Society Contact Person: VICKY
Phone 250-457-7038 Email: ashcrofthub@gmail.com
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
Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050
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
Sage Sound Singers Adult Community
Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676
Cache Creek Beautification Society and Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119
BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com Ashcroft Cache Creek Better at Home 405 Railway Ave. 250-453-9911 - Sandy
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New group for Ashcroft teens
BARBARA RODEN
The Journal
The Intrigue Youth Group aims to provide games and activities for youth in grades 7 to 12. The group, which is affiliated with the Sage Hills Evangelical Free Church in Ashcroft, is the brainchild of Pastor Reuben Bond and his wife Lindsay. “My husband used to be a youth pastor in Terrace, where there was a youth ministry,” says Lindsay. They ran a youth group there, and when they moved to Ashcroft 18 months ago saw a need for a similar group here. The group, which started on March 4, runs from 7:00 to 9:00pm every Friday night at the Ashcroft HUB. Lindsay says that
there will be indoor games and themed nights, as well as outdoor games such as scavenger hunts and sports-related activities when the weather improves. While there will be a religious component to the group, Lindsay says it won’t be in-depth. “It’s not a Bible study group.” Instead, she and her husband want to get to know the youth taking part. “Our goal is to build relationships, because conversations come from that. If the youth have certain needs then we’re there to listen and talk.” The event is free for all participants, and snacks and refreshments will be provided. “I think it’ll be fun,” says Lindsay. “And we want to hear from the teens what they want to do and hear about.”
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Photo by Christopher Roden
Spring cleaning? Consider doing a medication clean up as well
“For every person who has ever lived there has come, at last, a spring he will never see. Glory then in the springs that are yours.” (Pam Brown)
Spring is a miraculous experience. The whole world comes alive after the winter, in which it seemed that everything was dead. Beneath the cold, hard ground the plants and trees were preparing for rebirth. Spring gives us hope for rejuvenation in our own lives; a time to renew the excitement and zest for life that lives inside. Temperatures are slowly moving from miserable to tolerable. Spring cleaning has begun in many
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homes, and we look forward eagerly to new beginnings, fresh starts, and the beauty of this time of year. If spring suggests new beginnings, how about scheduling a medication check-up with your doctor or pharmacist? This should be done about every six months or at least once a year to help get the most benefit from your medicines and to reduce your risk of complications. A pharmacist will update your medication list and identify any concerns. Why should you schedule a medication check-up? It will help make sure you are taking the right medicine at the right dose at the right time. Also do a medicine cabinet safety check. Always keep medicines in a cool, dry place where children can’t see or reach them, and get rid of expired medications by taking them to your pharmacy, where they can be disposed of properly. Daylight Savings Time begins March 13. Spring forward! March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, and March 19 is the official first day of spring; it also marks the day of Earth Hour. On that day turn off your lights and unplug your electronic devices. Going off the grid from 8:30–9:30pm shows your commitment to responsibly managing our energy resources.
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Easter Sunday is March 27. Will winter have lost its grip by then? The Foot Clinic will be held Thursday, March 10 in the Clinton Seniors’ Centre at 217 Smith Avenue. There will be two nurses to attend to your foot-care needs. ToB book an appointment or to discuss your foot health, callT Colleen Thom, RN CAFCN, at 1-250-819-1632. A free Tax Preparation Clinic will be held every Friday for several weeks from 10:00am–2:00pm at thew Clinton Seniors’ Centre. For information or to book anC f appointment call Yvette at (250) 459-7725. Cards and games are held on Tuesday at 1:00pmf in the centre. Some seniors like to play Canasta whileh others have been enjoying Yahtzee or Chicken Feett using coloured dominoes, an easy card gamew called Golf, or a great word game called Quid-c CAMPGROUND dlers. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of gamesI g and coffee! MANAGER The next regular General meeting of thei The Village of Ashcroft is recruiting a campground manager for Clinton Seniors’ Association will be held at the 2016 season and is currently accepting letters of interest. the centre on March 17 following a 12:00 noona The 2016 season is expected to run from the beginning of May M lunch. Come and join us! until the end of September. Memories of the Volunteer Recognitione Legacy Park is situated on the bank of the Thompson River and Night on Feb. 13 will stay with me forever, be-3 offers 15 sites serviced with electricity and water. There are also tenting sites available, a Sani-station, a washroom and shower cause of special guests, friends, and family;a building and free Wi-Fi during the season. good food and wine; beautiful flowers, en-D The park manager is expected to live on-site during the season graved plaques, and a service medal; and goodr and a trailer space is provided. e wishes and accolades from so many. Individuals wanting to submit their interest in this position Thank you to the Village of Clinton, theC should do so by March 31st, 2016. Your letter or email should include: Spirit of Clinton Committee, and to everyone who nominated me for Citizen of the Year for 1. Contact name 2015. To be recognized as such is both hum2. Contact Address bling and thrilling; such a wonderful surprise, 3. Contact Phone Number and such a gratifying experience. Many thanks! 4. Contact E-Mail Address Happy March birthdays to Eleanor Pigeon 5. Brief History of similar positions (March 25) and Mary Burrage and Alice Cros6. Expected remuneration son, both on March 27. Letters should be addressed to: “He who is of calm and happy nature will Ethan Anderson, Deputy Corporate Officer Village of Ashcroft hardly feel the pressure of age, but to him who PO Box 129, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 is of an opposite disposition youth and age are Phone: 250-453-9161 equally a burden.” (Plato) Email: admin@ashcroftbc.ca
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United Church Women preparing for 70th annual Bean Supper
On March 1 seven United Church Women (UCW) met in the church hall to plan for up and coming events. President Reta Robertson welcomed everyone, and we repeated together the UCW purpose. Joyce Freeman led the devotional, with a reading from the book There is a Season by Betty Radford Turcott. The theme was “surprised by joy”, and the Scripture was from Psalm 16: 5–11 and Isaiah 40:31: “Do not despair, spend time in prayer and be open to the presence of God.” She closed with a prayer. Everyone at the meeting brought three Easter cards to give to the residents of Jackson House (long term care) at the hospital for their use. Pamphlets for the World Day of Prayer were handed out to the readers; the Day of Prayer was scheduled for March 5 at 7:00pm at the Anglican Church. We also finalized plans for our 70th annual Bean Supper on March 14 in the United Church hall. The first seating is 5:00 to 6:00pm, and the second seating is from 6:00 to 7:00. This dinner takes a lot of planning, and we would not be able to do it without the help of our friends
in the community. This is definitely a community event, which began in 1945 in our old Sunday School hall, which had at one time been a Methodist Church. It was moved down on rollers from its location at 3rd and Bancroft Streets.
UNITED IN SPIRIT United Church Women Phyllis Gray Several pieces of correspondence were dealt with. We received news from the B.C. Conference about the United Church Women’s annual meeting, a newsletter from the Centre for Christian Studies, an e-mail update from Carmen Salacsacan about her ministry work, and a fall/winter Perspective magazine from the Vancouver School of Theology. Reports were next, and Shirley Dobson, our Treasurer, handed out her written report, which was voted
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on and accepted. Dorothy Pears read her Sunshine report, and Phyllis Gray gave her report on publicity. Reta Robertson reported for Hilda Drinkwater in her absence about archives. Then Reta reported about outreach; she’s received many Campbell’s soup labels and many used stamps, which she sends elsewhere to help with Christian work. Our church will be hosting Soup’s On in Ashcroft on March 18 in the Anglican Church hall. A big “thank you” to those who give us Campbell’s labels and used stamps. We then paused for refreshments and fellowship. When we reconvened we planned for the April 24 worship service, and two new ladies will lead it. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 5 at 2:00pm, and names were noted for devotional and refreshment duties. We closed with the UCW Benediction. We have an open invitation to any ladies who are interested in coming as a visitor or to join us for our meetings; they would be most welcome. See you at the Bean Supper on the 14th!
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The spotlight is on home-based businesses at Spring Into Action.
Photo by Wendy Coomber
Spring Into Action coming up
BARBARA RODEN
The Journal
It’s time to Spring Into Action, when the annual event returns to Cache Creek on March 19 for its fourth year. It’s an opportunity for any local residents who run a home-based business or service to showcase what they provide, whether it be handmade arts and crafts, horseback riding, or karate. It also provides a venue for local groups that promote outdoor activities and healthy lifestyle choices. “We have more than 20 tables already booked,” says organizer Marcie Down, who adds that the event usually has between 25 and 30 displays. Tables cost $10 each, and can be reserved by calling Down at (250) 457-6237. All funds raised will go to purchase softball equipment for the league the Cache Creek Activities Program is plan-
ning to start up this fall. Among the vendors and groups taking part last year were Scentsy, Epicure, Watkins, Gold Country (geocaching), Zumba by Krystal, Soap Nuts, Mary Kay, Baby Beanies by KC, Organo Gold Coffee, Sage and Sands Pony Club, and much more. Spring Into Action will take place at the Cache Creek Community Hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm. A concession run by the Cache Creek Elementary School PAC will run throughout the event, and admission is by donation to the food bank, with both cash and food items accepted. There will be demonstrations taking place on the stage, and Down says that while no entertainment has been booked, she’d be pleased to hear from any local singers or musicians who would like to take part.
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Ice on Loon Lake is an unpleasant surprise for incoming geese Old Man Winter went easy on us
Well, if that was winter, it was sure easy. Soon it will be time to bring out the mosquito repellent and the suntan lotion; and which do you put on first? Now is the time to set the clocks forward again for daylight savings time, spring forward and fall back is the old saying to help remember which way to set the clock. Now if I could only reset the clocks in my cats as well. Good thing February was long this year, because it meant a first for my garden at Loon Lake, with snowdrops and eranthis blooming in the garden in February. While this is not news for gardeners in the Cache Creek and Ashcroft area, it is unusual for our higher elevation.
Mosquitoes are in the news
The Canadian news media have been covering the spread of the Zika virus by a particular mosquito, with many people fearing that soon we will have the virus in Canada. The particular mosquito that carries the virus is not native to Canada, proving that there are some benefits to living in cooler, more northern latitudes. Many times in the spring and early summer when mosquitoes pester so much that I finally give in and go inside, I curse the little insects and wonder what purpose they serve. They are an important food source for many insect-eating birds, and the hordes of them arrive in time for feeding the little nestling birds, so we need mosquitoes if we want to keep our bird populations. Time to look for a good non-toxic bug repellent and screens on the windows.
Great Back Yard Bird Count
February brought many days of pleasant outdoor weather, and in the middle of the month I participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count. The count for my yard was very like the numbers and species seen every year in mid-winter time. Generally there are around 17 to 18 bird species, and it was the same this year. The male redwing blackbirds announce the coming of spring with
their arrival a week or so later. This year they were on schedule, arriving on February 21. Slightly later were the bald eagles and varied thrushes. On the last day of February I sighted a bird that was new to me, a white-winged crossbill. Last year was a bumper year for spruce cones, and the crossbills are exploring the forest and enjoying the feast. For many years the spruce budworm ate the new growing tips on the spruce and Douglas fir; now the budworms have pretty well disappeared and the trees are setting new growth and producing lots of cones full of seeds, much to the satisfaction of the birds and squirrels.
From Loon Lake Road Barbara Hendricks Geese find Loon Lake a hard landing
Water birds are making their way back on their northern migration path. Several geese have flown in to Loon Lake but found a hard landing, as the surface is still ice. They didn’t stay long. Lots of small shallow lakes in the area have open water, but Loon Lake is always one of the last to freeze over and to open again in the spring.
You are what you eat
The Senate has released a report on ways that the Canadian government can deal with the issue of increasing obesity among Canadians of all ages. One idea suggested was a tax on sugary processed foods. Now I am not sure how one would measure what was sugary and what was just sweet, but I am sure manufacturers of processed foods are already lobbying against the idea. Extra sugar in some form is one of those ingredients manufactures like to put in, as it affects our brains in such a way that we want more of the same. I think first off there should be clearer labelling that sugar has been
added, and that it be printed in a type size at least 9.5 or larger. Restaurants and cafés should also be required to post food content information and the amount of sugar added per serving. The recommendations for healthy eating state that a child up to eight years of age should consume no more than 16 grams of sugar per day, and yet some of these snacks contain as much as 40 grams in one serving. Children in times past were more active, and an occasional sugar bomb could be run off. Today’s young people don’t have the same opportunities for outdoor activity, so this becomes a problem. I would like to see efforts made to make available healthier alternatives in all places selling foods. When sugar was first introduced as a food it was expensive, and was used mainly as a food preservative at a time without refrigeration and little knowledge of food hygiene. Sugar in food helps it keep longer, and that is a plus for food sellers, but we now have other ways of preserving food where sugar is not needed. These days if you are on the road and hungry in this part of B.C. you will be hard-pressed to find a healthy choice of snack at most of the convenience stores and gas stations along the way. A 222ml serving of Canada Dry (less than one cup) contains 21 grams of sugar, which is close to the maximum amount of sugar an adult woman should consume in a day. So those gigantic servings at fast food restaurants are way over the top in sugar content. Most local cafés also have limited menus, with a focus on fried foods. I know they serve what people order most, but how do we change this vicious cycle? Coffee shops could, for example, offer a fresh baked bun with a slice of cheddar cheese as an alternative to the extra-large and sugar-filled muffin or cinnamon bun. Sitting for hours and eating unhealthy snacks or chips, and chicken fried in batter, is one reason why our population has a problem with obesity and consequent health issues. Maybe if we all come to think of food as our primary source of nutrients and “medicine” we would eat differently. You are what you eat.
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