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Legion considers seniors complex The Ashcroft Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is looking into building a seniors complex on the property in Ashcroft.

A decision to go ahead with the study was approved unanimously on Monday night by 47 Legion members.

That’s a big turnout for a normal meeting, said member Paul Whitehead, who is now chair of the commiittee overseeing the project.

Whitehead said there were questions at the meeting. People were asking, how many units?

Would they be one-bedroom or two? Would there be assisted living units? Would it be for Legion members only?

He said there are questions that they need to ask as well. The next step is to have a study done to determine demographics of the area, and for that, they can access a CMHC grant of up to $20,000.

Once you find out what you need, you get a design done, said Whitehead. Tthen go to the financing stage and find out if you can afford it.

He said the Royal Canadian Legion began building these in 2000. Since then, they’ve built 7,700 units across Canada, and half of them are in BC. The units would be licensed by the Interior Health Authority, but these would be run independently, by the Legion.

“I’ve been chewing on it for two years,” said Whitehead, whose father lived in two different assisted living homes. The RCL already has a process in place, he said, and can help the local committee through most of the details.

He said he envisions a four-storey building, which is the highest permitted in downtown Ashcroft - a building of 3,500 square feet with a new Legion in it. It would have about 40 units of one and two bedrooms, some assisted living, but mostly just 55 years and older, with maybe an underground parking garage.

“But those are just my thoughts,” he adds.

“It’s a shame that people have to leave the area when their house becomes too much for them,” Whitehead said.

He’s hoping that they’ll have a complex up and running in three years at the latest, but he admits that may be optimistic.

The Legion owns the property it sits on as well as the parking lot next to it, the skateboard park and the parking lot behind the Coppervalley Cable building.

Rotary award honours the best among us

The Rotary Club honoured its 2013 Citizens of the Year, Lois Petty and Tanya Wong, last week at a luncheon at the River Inn. Wong was nominated by Judy Roy, who pointed out her endless volunteer activities in Cache Creek, especially with the Red Cross and the Emergency Social Services programs, and fundraising for Variety Club. Lois was nominated by Martina Baier, praising her compassion for others as well as her involvement in many Ashcroft groups. Pictured above are Royal Bank Manager Erin McGregor, Interior Savings manager Karma Weigel, Lois Petty, Judy Roy, Tanya Wong, Martina Baier and Rotary president Karin Magnuson.

Government report says refinery has merit

by Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has released its own independent report on a proposed heavy oil refinery near Kitimat, which concludes that the project has “economic merit.”

The report, by California-based Navigant Consulting Inc., examined the proposed refinery design and also assessed markets for refined fuels in Asia.

“Such a refinery would provide incremental longterm benefits to the region, compared to export of unfinished feedstock,” the report states.

The consultants recom-

mend that B.C. approve a design for the plant that produces a variety of fuels, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The report endorses a conventional design for the refinery, proposed by Victoria newspaper publisher David Black last summer.

Black, owner of Black Press Ltd., established a separate company called Kitimat Clean Ltd last year. In early March he announced that he is finalizing details for $25 billion in financing and purchase agreements for the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that the plant would produce.

According to Black’s plans, the $16 billion refin-

ery would require another $9 billion in construction, including six product pipelines to Douglas Channel to load ships with refined fuel, and a natural gas pipeline to run a power plant, fire refining equipment and supply hydrogen for a new heavy oil refining process.

Energy Minister Rich Coleman said the Navigant report cost $40,000, and would be done by the province for any proposal of this scale, through the province’s major projects office. If built as planned, the Kitimat refinery would be the biggest private investment in B.C. history.

The Navigant report de-

scribes a conventional coking process that extracts a coal-like byproduct from heavy oil. Black announced March 6 that his team is revising its environmental permit application to use a new process that would convert the coke and increase liquid fuel output.

A conventional refinery of that size would fill 100 rail cars per day with petroleum coke, which is typically sold as fuel for high-temperature metal processing.

A process patented last year by Calgary-based Expander Energy adapts a technique developed a century ago in Germany to convert coal to synthetic fuels.

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Future residents of Cache Creek thank you!

March 12 RCMP received a complaint from a Cache Creek resident who said that their dog had been attacked by a neighbour who targetted an existing injury. The owner said they were reporting it just for information at this time.

Driver tired, not drunk

March 13 at 5 am police were tipped off to a suspected impaired driver on Hwy 1 in Cache Creek. Police located the driver at the Husky, having a coffee. The 67 year old Ashcroft woman was completely sober but feeling the effects of having been awake all night combined with a medical condition. The woman was told to wait until she felt better before driving any further.

Tractor stolen

March 13 police received a report of a stolen tractor, missing from a prop-

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The Cache Creek owner was contacted and said the car Wendy Coomber had broken erty on Back Valley Rd. It is down. The believed that the theft took vehicle was towed at the place some time between owner’s expense.

March 2-13. Missing is a 1991 Maxxun 5120 cab trac- $560 phone bill tor with a front end loadMarch 15 police were er attached. Anyone with in- contacted by a local resident formation about the theft is who had received a $560 bill asked to call police at 453- from Telus for a cell phone 2216. they did not have. RCMP determined that an unknown Car abandoned in town person had opened up an acMarch 13 police received count in their name. When a complaint that a 1992 Hon- the bills sent to the person da Accord had been parked with the cellphone went unon Mclean Cres. in Cache paid, Telus sent the bill to the Creek for over a month. The person who’s name was used car was legally parked but for the account. Police were impeding the flow of traf- unable to get any informafic on the narrow road.. Po- tion from Telus about who lice were called again on opened the account. the 18th after someone removed the license plates on Fence damaged the car, causing the car to be March 15 police received uninsured on a public road. a complaint of mischief at a

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residence on Brink Lane in Ashcroft where it appeared that a vehicle had backed into the fence, causing some damage and knocking the gate off its hinges. The incident is suspected to have happened sometime March 14-15. Anyone with any information is asked to phone the RCMP at 453--2216.

Uninsured pickup towed

March 17 at 7:40 am police observed a GMC pickup parked on Railway Ave. in Ashcroft, with something obscuring the validation tag on the rear license plate. The vehicle identification number (VIN) was also unreadable, but it was just covered with dust. Papers inside the unlocked truck showed that insurance had run out. The truck was towned for being unsinsured on a public street and the Registered Owner in Clinton was contacted and informed of the whereabouts of his truck.

Sorrento man identified as Hwy 1 crash victim Salmon Arm Observer The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a fiery crash near Cache Creek on March 1 to be that of 24-year-old Sorrento resident, Allen Edward Power.

Power was driving westbound 15 kilometres east of Cache Creek when reports say his vehicle drove into the path of an oncoming charter bus carrying 22 Special Olympic athletes, a Special Olympics B.C. staff member, as well as the bus driver.

Power was the only occupant in his vehicle at the time of the accident.

Witnesses say Power’s car struck the front of the bus before veering off to the side in flames.

Bystanders attempted to put out the fire with the use of fire extinguishers, and while they were able to minimize the flames,

they were not able to extinguish the fire.

RCMP reported that the damage to the car was so extensive that not even a licence plate number was left.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were on scene, and the highway was shut down for a number of hours

as an investigation was conducted.

Five Special Olympics athletes were treated at Royal Inland Hospital for minor injuries. While others were reported to have only bumps and bruises, they were badly shaken.

The bus was on its way

from Quesnel to a competition in Kelowna. Given the option of heading home, the athletes chose to continue on to their destination.

RCMP and the BC Coroner’s office continue to investigate the accident.

The March 1 accident that took the life of Allen Edward Power, 24, of Sorrento.

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Bus service cut to three days per week Effective April 1, the local public transit services between Ashcroft and Clinton will only operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

There will be three daily trips, with no service on statutory holidays.

Customers living within the Village boundaries of Ashcroft and Clinton can still arrange for transportation between scheduled runs, by calling the local transit operator. Additionally, the local transit service in Cache Creek and the Regional District will come to an end on April 1. As a result, after the service changes there will be two bus stops; one in Clinton and the other in Ashcroft.

There are no changes to the existing Health Connections service in Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton which will continue to serve these communities as it currently does on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The changes to the local transit service were necessary due to the recent decision by the Village of Cache Creek to discontinue as a funding partner in the local transit services effective March 31. Facing increased costs, the remaining local government funding partners (the Villages of Ashcroft and Clinton) have worked in partnership with BC Transit to develop a service plan which provides them with an affordable service that supports long term financial sustainability while still meeting the needs of their communities.

For more information, please phone 250.256.7706 or 1.866.434.5577 or consult www.bctransit.com or Ashcroft & Area Transit System.

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Daffodils and daisies Emily Harvey (in foreground in white) with Emily Dillabough (left) and Kaye Hinkes enjoyed Clinton’s Daffodil Tea on March 14.

Council doesn’t want to deal with illegal suites - yet From the Cache Creek council meeting on March 11.

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Resident Georgette Evans made a delegation to Council in order to ask why she had to buy a business Roll Call: Mayor John Ranta and councillors Lisa Da- license when she was renting out her duplex, while others are renting out parts of their houses without needing one.

“People are renting out basement suites, having boarders. They should all be paying accordingly,” she said.

Evans said her duplex wasn’t being rented out anymore, but she is still paying for two utility hookups. “Are they paying?” she asked.

“Not that I’m aware of,” said Mayor John Ranta. He admitted, “We have yet to figure out the best way of dealing with this. Generally speaking, don’t want to close the door on those options” for homeowners who take in renters to help pay the mortgage and make ends meet.

Is cracking down on illegal suites a benefit or is it a hardship, he asked.

“It’s a benefit to the Village,” replied Evans.

“Why would I pay for two units when others don’t have to?”

Duplexes are different, said Ranta, because they have two titles. Homeowners would be required to undertake significant renovations to comply with building standards for rentals, he said.

“What about a fire?” Evans asked, when there are no sprinklers.

Ranta said the issue had been discussed with prior Councils.

“Many people know it’s happening,” he said, “but to charge for a second suite, you have to make them compliant and bring them in line with building codes. I think Council should continue to turn a blind eye to it rather than force people to evict their tenant or raise the standard of their rental property.”

Coun. Darrell Rawcliffe said he would like to have more information on illegal suites in Cache Creek. Staff was asked to investigate how illegal suites are dealt with in other jurisdictions.

Dakota Vandrische works on her street banner at the Cache Creek Elementary School with her partner “If you want to force See COUNCIL on p. 10

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Show some respect to our rivers

Water is definitely something that we take for granted here in North America.

Our European ancestors settled near our abundant waterways because... how else do you survive?

If you’re a fan of old Western movies, you know that most of the conflicts involve water rights. They probably still do, but at least we have water to fight over.

I can’t imagine living in a dry country where there is absolutely no water. And yet, when I think of how we’ve treated our fresh water sources here in North America, I am ashamed at the lack of respect we’ve shown. Even to our oceans.

I grew up on the Great Lakes. They are so big they’re like inland oceans, except they are fresh water. Or were at one time, before the huge factories bought up all of the lake front so they could cool their engines with the water and have a convenient dumping hole for the polluted waste they produced.

We used to laugh that the Detroit River (between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario) never froze over because their was so much anti-freeze in the water. Anti-freeze and other chemicals.

And yet, that was our drinking water.

And our source of enjoyment. Summer evenings were for sitting down by the river and watching the sun set through the rustcoloured haze of the Detroit skyline.

The river smelled like fish and held mostly carp and perch at that time. We used to see a lot of Americans fishing, and they’d tell us how they were going to eat the fish they caught. That usually ended the conversation on our end, because it was not polite back then to call a stranger “crazy”.

We are so lucky here to have the Thompson and the Bonaparte rivers. Especially as we watch the salmon swim along the shore, sometimes followed by the osprey and the eagles. But one quick accident - a rail car in the river, a truck gone off the road, etc. - and not only is our drinking water jeopardized, but the home to the fish, ducks, geese, the fish-eating raptors and the rest of the surrounding life that depends on the fresh water of our rivers.

Show some respect and take care of our rivers. Your life depends on it.

A DISH-SHAPED INDENTATION in a rock holds more than just water

Be thankful for the gift of fresh water Water. We love it. Is there anything finer than a drink of cold water on a hot summer’s day? Anything better than diving into Seton Lake when the temperature soars?

I live in Moha where the Yalakom River roars in the canyon, incontestably the principal feature of the valley. All that fresh, cold water running downhill is a thing of wondrous beauty. And close by is the Mighty Fraser, the fabulous (undammed!) salmon-bearing river, 1,400 km long, issuing from its distant source near Mt. Robson. If these rivers and streams were subtracted from our home place, think how impoverished we should be.

Back in the eighties at one of the early Bioregional Gatherings in Bellingham, the participants brought a jar of water from their home watersheds, and in the ceremonial circle we each announced where we were from, then poured out our water to mingle with others.

What better token of our regional identities!

With World Water Day approaching on March 22, I’ve been researching the topic of water and have collected a pile of facts to

share with the reader. Of course the subject is vast, and quite a bit is gloomy. But that’s not my fault. I promise at least to be brief.

First: supply. There is an estimated 1.4 billion cubic kilometers of water on the planet, 97 per cent in the ocean and undrinkable, while most fresh water is locked up in glaciers, 90 per cent of which is located in Antarctica or deep underground, with but a fraction available on the earth’s surface in the form of lakes, rivers and streams.

As to human use, agriculture accounts for 66 per cent of water consumption, industry takes 20 per cent, and domestic use 10 per cent, according to the World Water Council.

Globally, there is a scarcity of drinking water. A billion people lack access to safe water, and 3.4 million die each year from water related diseases. The UN estimates that, by 2020, global water use will increase by 40 per cent, and by 2025, two-thirds of the world will be “water poor.”

Most of us believe that Canada has all the fresh water it will ever need. If sources were cherished and

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protected, this belief might hold true. Figures vary wildly regarding how much of the world’s water supply is located in Canada – from six and a half per cent to 25 per cent – depending whether the reference is to existing water or to usable water.

The usable-figure is closer to the six and a half per cent. And only one per cent is renewable.

I said we could believe in the abundance of fresh water in Canada if it were cherished and protected.

The fact is, it isn’t.

The governance of drinking water and sanitation in Canada falls under provincial/territorial jurisdiction, theoretically in close cooperation with the federal government.

But the attitude of the federal government is worse than indifferent.

There is no national strategy to address urgent water issues, no standards for industry, agriculture, or sewage disposal, and no effective federal leadership to conserve or protect Canada’s water.

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Omnibus Bill aims to create jobs and opportunities Dear Editor Re: “Idle No More and the ominous Omnibus Bill C-45” (Feb. 28).

The Conservative Government is committed to creating jobs and economic opportunities for all Canadians. To that end the Jobs and Growth Act (Bill C-45) implements a number of measures announced in our budget last spring.

It also includes a number of measures that will take action on long-standing requests from some First Nations for a more logical and timely process for leasing land and helping them attract investment and jobs.

There are a number of progressive First Nations that have had great success leasing land for commercial development, bringing jobs and generating property taxes to pay for services to members. Unfortunately, the lengthy, multiple-step approval process has delayed projects. We have listened to the concerns of First Nations and under the Jobs and Growth Act, streamlined the approval process.

It is important to note that these measures will make it easier for First Nations which choose economic development opportunities. No First Nation is required to lease land or take any other steps.

Of course, we continue to take environmental protection very seriously, and continue to strongly protect the environment under, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Fisheries Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act and other relevant legislation.

To further improve economic opportunities for First Nations we have introduced First Nations Financial Transparency Act. It would require First Nations reserves to publish the salaries and expenses of their elected leaders as well as their audited financial statements. People living on reserve deserve the same transparency from their elected leaders as that enjoyed by those who live off reserve.

The Conservative Government is working with First Nations to ensure that they can benefit fully from our efforts to create jobs, growth and long term prosperity for all Canadians.

Mark Strahl, MP Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon

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letters to the editor Walhachin celebration all about the creative spirit Dear Editor Walhachin’s International Women’s Day celebration is about the amazing creative women in this area. We honour them, whether artists, artisans, dancers, writers, musicians. The caption under the photograph of Anita Ladoski (March 14) incorrectly identifies her as a vendor.

Creative women are invited to display their works, and are not charged for a space. They are welcome to sell their creations if they so choose, and the Walhachin Museum accepts any donations they or anyone else wish to make. This is not a craft fair, it is a celebration!

Val Carey Walhachin

and what is the most plausible, reliable?

So saying, I have never attempted to fictionalize history. I don’t think I’d be very good at it, if I tried.

Barbara has done some very impressive research on our history. See Gold Country Geo Tourism, recently published.

Historical fiction is very often good reading. A lot of research goes into it. And a great deal of what you will read in novels of historical fiction is not only informative, it is entertaining. But I am also aware that fiction is, - well, it’s fiction. The author had to make a lot of it “up” out of the author’s imagination.

Filler between facts is good reading fiction Dear Editor I read Barbara Roden’s Return to Scottie Creek with interest. (The Journal, Thurs., Mar 14).

Who would have thought that little creek would have prompted so many versions of the story? But that is to be expected when you are writing about events that have been recorded in so many different ways by so many different sources, so many years ago.

Having interviewed scores of pioneer folk in this district for well nigh 40 years, it doesn’t come as any surprise to me that each pioneer I interviewed saw and heard events in their community differently. But the challenge for the writer of histories is to try to determine the facts.

This is always a challenge.

I keep a pretty extensive library of Cariboo history. And, I’ve found that the details vary, often, dramatically. Question always is. Which

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Protection is declining Water from p. 5

C-45 has withdrawn enforceable protection from 99 per cent of lakes and rivers, along with a severe reduction of environmental monitor-

ing agencies.

Thus, abuses go unchecked. For example, more than a trillion liters of untreated sewage is dumped into Canadian watAshcroft Royal Canadian Legion ers every day by 21 cities across the nation. At the same time, countrywide, the municipal water infrastructure deficit is esti250-453-2423 ~ Branch 113 - 300 Brink St. mated at $123 billion (take all figures in this article as indicative rather than exact), and the federal government is ever more reluctant to allocate money for improvements. Among the provinces, BC has some of Canada’s lowest standards for Did you know that water treatment.

One diabolical action in government is a piece of legislation called Schedule 2. Schedule 2 is a loophole in the Metal Mining Effluent Regulation (MMER) of the Federal Fisheries Act that allows metal mining corporations to use lakes and rivers as toxic dump sites, or prettily put, “tailings impoundment areas.”

Environment Canada has released a list of 13 natural water bodies that mining corporations have applied to use as dump sites. Five have already been approved for destruction.

On top of this absurdity, right-wing British Columbia Free help with divorce … and more www.legalaid.bc.ca think-tanks, greedy for Bulk Water Sales, are conniving to change the status www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca of fresh water under NAFTA from a “vital resource” to a “commodity.”

But enough gloom. What’s posiSchool District No. 74 (Gold Trail) tive is our love of fresh water and that PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 people everywhere are beginning to Phone: 250 453 9101 FAX: 250 453 2425 rally around the necessity to save it. www.sd74.bc.ca Like all critical environmental problems As Board Chair of the Gold Trail Board of Education, school visits are a highlight of my nowadays, the issues surrounding water work and the work of all of the trustees. Last week on the provincial anti-bullying day, can unite us, and strengthen our resolve I was deeply moved at an elementary school assembly that included video and photo to defend the gifts of Mother Nature and dialogue. Students demonstrated what they see in their own school and community, and her people. ways that everyone can work together to ensure that their school, home, and communities are sensitive caring places for children and youth to learn and thrive. Each school in the Van Andruss district held special activities to increase awareness of what is often referred to as ‘Pink Moha, B.C.

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What to write about It is one thing to choose one version of history based on what seems to be the most valid version.

It is quite another thing to dramatize that version. That is what we call fiction.

Esther Darlington MacDonald Ashcroft Letters from p. 5

Bingo raised over $1,300 for Variety Club Dear Editor I begin my letter by apologizing for taking so long in writing it, but time seems to fly by.

So, here goes...

On Feb. 4, Cache Creek Village held the annual Variety Club Bingo. Wow! What a great night. We had over 50 people in the house. Thank you to all who came out and supported the Variety Club for our kids.

Before I tell you how much was raised, I would like to thank the people who donated goods, prizes and worked so hard to make it a great night: to the Village staff and workers, The Royal Purple, Cache Creek Recreation, Irene, Lil, Mayor and Council members, our caller for the evening Eric Ogden, Citizen of the Year Tanya Wong who travelled from Kamloops to help us, Cheryl’s Restaurant, Hungry Herbies, Grubstake, Junction Shell and last, but not least, Safety Mart.

Now, for the total we sent to the Variety Club - $1,085 plus $255 in pin sales, for a total of $1,3335. Way to go! Hopefully next year we will double that.

Thank you everyone.

Barb Shaw Cache Creek

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Our Board shared the great work of our schools in this area recently with other boards from the Okanagan region. We learned that our schools are right on track by including the thoughts and voice of students in the anti-bullying initiatives in both elementary and high schools. Listening to students and supporting student leadership in the area of antibullying and other areas is a key part of the work that we do as trustees in Gold Trail. Our goal is to foster trust and understanding with parents, partners and communities. As we experience change and adapt to community demographics, the goal of supporting quality learning experiences for every student remains the same. Engagement with students, families, staff, and communities is also important work as we embark on developing our district’s long range facilities plan.

Service Change

In April, the Board of Education will be hosting Community Conversations: The Future of Gold Trail Schools and Programs to share information regarding the Board’s long range facilities planning principles, enrolment, funding, facilities, and educational programs.

At this meeting there will be an opportunity for comments, questions and input from community members.

Effective April 1, 2013

Community Meeting Schedule Community

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Time

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Ashcroft

April 2

7:00 - 8:30pm

Ashcroft Secondary School

Clinton

April 8

7:00 - 8:30pm

David Stoddart School Gym

Lillooet

April 9

7:00 - 8:30pm

Lillooet Recreational Centre

Lytton

April 10

7:00 - 8:30pm

Lytton Elementary School Library

Cache Creek

April 11

7:00 - 8:30pm

Cache Creek Elementary School Library

Ashcroft and Clinton service available Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Now only provided in the villages of Ashcroft and Clinton

If you are unable to attend the meetings, you can access the presentation and provide feedback through the district website at www.sd74.bc.ca for several weeks following the community conversations.

Health Connections service still available to Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton

District staff will use the information gathered at these meetings and through the website to develop a report that will recommend a long range facilities plan. This information will form the background for a report that the board has asked staff to develop for consideration in the fall. The report will be public and will be available for interested parents, partners, and community members at that time.

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What we know of the legendary “Doc” English

by Esther Darlington MacDonald Benjamin Franklin English built a big house smack dab in the lower Bonaparte River Valley.

You can still see vestiges of the shape and form of the house from Hwy 97.

Its weatherworn grey shell, a mere skeleton now, hovers between the alluvial cliff face east of the valley, and the high wooded ridge on the west side. To the north but a few miles, is the 20 Mile hill, and to the south, Cache Creek. And the river that runs through it is the Bonaparte, a fast flowing shallow stream that some call a” creek”, its perimeter broken only by tall cottonwoods and some of the prettiest “bottom land” in the entire county of Cariboo.

The man who built the place it seems, did nothing by halves. With a name like Benjamin Franklin English, nicknamed “Doc” in his youth, a name that stuck with him through his long life of adventure, what else could you expect?

An American, hailing from Missouri, the man, then a boy of in his late teens, finally bit off a generous chunk of history being made during the gold rush of the late 1850’s and early 60’s in B.C. He and his partner, Tom Hance, bought furs from the Chilcotin and Shuswap Indians. Hance himself was something of a legend. The family name lives on to the present day, and the hamlet known as Hanceville will be forever on the map of the likes of writers like novelist and journalist, Paul St. Pierre.

How Hance and English met up is a bit of a mystery, but their instinct for business opportunity, and a willingness to forge through wilderness to achieve it surely was the bond that attracted the two young bloods. Boys became men very early in those days. Man enough to blaze trail through the wide Chilcotin plateau to connect up with the ferry at Soda Creek on the Fraser River below Quesnel.

Anyone who has ever been through that Chilcotin plateau and had a taste of its particularly isolated pristine beauty will have some idea why adventure and the need to “break trail” is so much a part of it. It is a country that makes a man and a woman, too, for that matter. For its

sheer breadth and depth can ber, Martin Van Buren Row- rancher probably seemed grip you, even as you scale lands. English and cat- secondary to his skills as a a cliff to get a glimpse of a tle man John Wilson linked horse breeder. hidden water fall, climb a Rowlands with the robbery, Doc married twice. He mountain of wild strawber- suspicious of Rowland’s lived common law with Anries to gaze on the spectacle claim that he’d struck gold nie Fontaine since the 1860s, of valley and snow peaked at Scottie Creek. English but had the marriage solcoast mountains. It’s a coun- and Wilson split the reward emnized in 1883 in Barkertry you can never forget. of $2000 for Rowland’s cap- ville. They had three sons.

More men and women than ture.

In March of 1885, he marI can count have been swept Raising cattle and race ried again, one Ellen Maraway by the romance of it. horses were “Doc’s” main tin. They had three daughThey came to get a taste of it, occupations. He most dearly ters and two sons. and remained for the rest of loved a good race horse and Doc’s life, like that of the their lives. raised a goodly number of life of Jean Caux, known as For the women, - they them through his adult life. the famed freighter Cataline, married into it. For the men, Back in the early part of is rather difficult to piece the challenge of free range, the century, Ashcroft’s race together. Biographical inforlakes full of fish, game horsing events drew thou- mation on both of these men aplenty, had them forging sands from all over the coun- is not only sparse, but probmore than an existence, hard try. “Doc” English’s name ably liberally sprinkled with as it was, and loved what it synonymous with horses and the imaginations of the writmade them. the racing of thoroughbreds. ers of history. A little bit here English was one of those In fact, English’s skills at and a little bit there. A sort of kind. Living with his family determining the cause of grocery list of comings and in Oregon and California various complaints and the goings of these two men, for a time before coming to ability to heal horses, to whose lives, none the less, B.C., claiming to have es- train and make them work helped shape our history in caped the attack of native In- for him, had probably given its own uncertain way. dians as the family wagon him the name “Doc”. In an All we can do is conjectrained across the mid west, age when horse drawn trans- ture about the character of Doc was quick to see the po- portation was the only trans- these men whom history, at tential of the vast unused portation, horses, like motor least, the history in B.C. and land that rolled into the hori- vehicles today, were main- especially that of the Carizon north of the Fraser River, tained and well cared for and boo, has really only given us and he was quick to realize rarely abused. a glimpse of. that trade with the native InDoc’s reputation as a dians of the region depended th on a friendly relationship.

He and Tom Hance established the TH Ranch in the Chilcotin. But when Doc’s Only passion for gambling on All proceeds to a local charity race horses lost $3,000 of the Featuring Cosmetics to attend ranch’s capital, the relationship * Make Overs soured.

English * Massages went on to ac* Parafin Wax quire the Deer Hand Therapy Park, the preemption of 300 * Appetizers acres of Chil* Goodies Bags for All cotin plateau.

He remained in Deer Park until 1919.

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And then I heard the dogs barking, the front door opening and a gaggle of children laughing and running up the stairs.

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I couldn’t help it – I groaned.

“The house is clean,” I announced to my kids and their friends when they asked to play inside. “So, yes you can play here but you’re not allowed to mess it up.”

“We won’t,” they promised. And then they did exactly what I expected them to do: messed it up.

It’s not that they didn’t try to keep the place tidy. They did.

But, like Pig Pen in the Peanuts comic strip, dirt seems to follow these people wherever they go.

They’re young and I want them to have fun. I want them to run around outside and get grubby at the park. I want them to pull out costumes and play dress up in the basement.

And I want them to prepare snacks for themselves in the kitchen and experience some independence. But at the same time, I don’t want them to leave any evidence behind that they were ever here. I know – that’s not reasonable.

Keeping my house somewhat orderly with the husband I have, two children, two dogs and many young visitors has

been an ongoing challenge for years.

I’ve even wondered at times if I was meant to live alone as a spinster where I could keep my little abode spick and span with nobody to clean up after but myself.

I know I wouldn’t really want that though. It’s just a fantasy I imagine when the house becomes a pigsty.

The reality of my life is that as much as I crave organization, it eludes me. Like so many parents, I don’t have enough time.

“If only we could buy hours,” I’ll often say. “I’d buy a few extra of them every day.”

Unfortunately I can’t do that. Or wait, maybe I sort of can.

A few months ago I hired housecleaners to come every other week in order to gain some additional time. I was reluctant about doing it, and part of the reason was that I grew up with the notion that housecleaners were only for rich folks, and we’re not rich.

My other reason is that I knew that if I hired professionals, we’d have to be organized enough and schedule in time to clean for the cleaners.

“Why do we have to put our stuff away?” my kids asked before the first visit from the cleaners. “Isn’t that what the maids are for?”

“They’re not maids and we’re not royalty,” I said. “The cleaners will think anything lying around must be garbage and they’ll just throw it out. If you don’t want that to happen you’d better put your things where they belong.”

Worked like a charm.

How wonderful to not only come home to a tidy house, but to a clean one as well.

It literally felt like someone had given me three extra hours of time.

Whether we’re able to keep up with the cost of the outside help or not, I’ve decided I like the strategy of allotting specific times to tackle the cleaning of the house and warning my little Pig Pens, as well as their Papa Pig Pen, to prepare accordingly.

Having a clear, less cluttered mind for me requires some strategizing, and I’m the only one who can make that happen.

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compliance,” added Ranta, “You force our staff to watchdog every house.”

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Curling Club donation declined

Council considered a funding request for the Curling Club by executive members Andrea Bona and Hilda Jones but after some discussion, decided not to renew the five-year grant of $1,250.

“We’re struggling,” Jones told Council. “All of the recreation groups are.”

She said the curling rink’s utility bills were very high, but the club has been working to reduce them by replacing the ceiling. They’ve also received a federal grant for a new energy efficient furnace and air conditioner.

The air conditioner, said Jones, “should help us rent the building in the summer” and bring in some revenue.

“We’re hanging on at the moment,” she said. “We don’t want to close the

doors because it’s hard to open them again.”

“Five years ago $1,250 probably wasn’t a lot of money,” noted Coun.

Herb Hofer as Council discussed the request among themselves. “Money is tight now. Do we want to shut down the curling club? No. That’s one less thing for people to do here.”

“I’m not as convinced as I was five years ago to support the curling club,” said Mayor Ranta. Five years ago they had a leaky roof and no money to fix it. Now they want to spend part of our grant to go into competition with us in providing an air conditioned facility for rent.”

“Everyone is looking for money,” agreed Coun. Darrell Rawcliffe. “We have to draw the line, but where? We’re not here to spend money like drunken sailors.”

Council agreed with Coun. Hofer’s suggestion to “send nice letter to the curling club saying we sympathize but due to declining landfill revenue and an expensive water treatment plant, we can’t afford it.”

Oasis Utilities

Council agreed to waive utility bills to 14 rooms of the Oasis Hotel on a temporary basis while they undergo renovations. The motion is on condition that those rooms are not used, nor are the utilities to be used during that time. The hotel still has 37 rooms in use.

Council also discussed whether to review the Oasis’ past utility bills for the pub and restaurant. The Village has been charging the business based on the number of seats allowed on their liquor license, but the owner felt that the bill should be based on actual seating, which is considerably less

than allowed on the liquor license.

Treasurer Lori Pilon pointed out that the seating question should balance itself out even if Council starts to charge them on the actual number of seats, because they hadn’t been charging for the restaurant seating, which is a higher rate than the pub.

Council denied the Oasis’s request to review utility bills from 2010-12 and refund the difference, which was just under $2,000.

Seniors Health and Fitness

Council approved a new contract for Vicky Trill for the remainder of 2012. Trill facilitates the Village’s Seniors Fit For Life Program.

Radio/TV Society

Council agreed to the Ashcreek TV Society’s increased funding request for $2,273 for 2013.

Fall Fair

Council agreed to it’s usual sponsorship of the Ashcroft & District Fall Fair. Council agreed to a $250 donation and a $50 award for the Best Use of Recycling entry.

Rodeo Association

Council approved a donation request for $500.

Coun. Hofer said he spoke against giving money to the Rodeo Association last year, but he’s changed his mind about the event since then.

Cache Creek businesses benefit from the rodeo, agreed Mayor Ranta.

“And the Lions would be short by about $1,000 that they make at the breakfasts,” added Councillor Darrell Rawcliffe, president of the Ashcroft & District Lions.

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Wallner honoured with Queen’s Jubilee medal STRIKING A BALANCE

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Awarded

Royal Canadian Legion 194 President Marian Nelson presented the Diamond Jubilee Medal to RCL Clinton Branch #194 Life Member Alex Wallner 0n March 11.

The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. The medal program is part of the Jubilee celebrations, organized by the Government of Canada.

During celebrations, a total of 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized for their contributions to Canada.

In making the presentation, Nelson read from Governor-General David Johnston’s letter which stated (in part) that the presentation was being made in honour of Wallner’s contributions and dedication to her country and to the Royal Canadian Legion.

Wallner received the medal and accompanying plaque at the regular Legion meeting in the company of her fellow Legion members.

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The next event in the 150/50 Anniversary schedule is the Royal Canadian Legion Second Annual Spring Fling in the Clinton Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 23.

Tickets for the dinner and dance can be purchased at the RCL #194 – Clinton Branch.

The Clinton Seniors Association hosted another successful Daffodil Tea on Wednesday, March 14 in the Clinton Memorial Hall.

In addition to the delicious strawberry shortcake, attendees could purchase daffodils and baked goods and peruse a display of heritage items spanning decades of Clinton’s history.

There was a good turnout and the Seniors were pleased with the support of the community and the Mill Alex Wallner receiving the Queen’s Jubilee Medal from Royal Girl Follies Canadian Legion #194 president, Marian Nelson on March 11.

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Commercial garbage WILL be picked up on Good Friday, March 29, 2013 and on Easter Monday, April 1, 2013.

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TOWN HALL MEETING Tuesday, March 26th @ 7:00 pm at the Community Hall, 1270 Stage Road The public is invited to a presentation of • Economic Development Strategy • Village of Cache Creek Strategic Plan • Financial Plan 2013-2017 Highlights This is an opportunity for members of the public to provide comments and feedback to the Village on your views for the future of our community.

Copies of the economic development strategy, strategic plan and draft financial plan are available for advance review in the Village Office, at 1389 Quartz Road.

Don’t miss this chance to participate in the decisions that will shape the future of Cache Creek.

ducements to graduating and foreign doctors to venture outside large cities.

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and BCMA president Dr. Shelley Ross announced the program Wednesday.

Both said it was a difficult task picking the most needy locations, and expressed hope that it is successful and can be expanded.

In the Interior Health Authority, Princeton and Clearwater are funded for two general practitioners each, and Nakusp gets one. CranMargaret MacDiarmid, BC Health Minister brook is funded for one anesthesiologist.

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Health Authority, Port Hardy is funded for two general practitioners and Port Alberni gets the only emergency physician provided for in the program. Tofino and Galiano Island are funded for one general practitioner each.

MacDiarmid, a family doctor in Rossland before going into politics, said these won’t be typical officebased medical practices. The GP positions will involve hospital and residential care, supported by a relief physician program so doctors can take some weekends and vacations.

Some involve “outreach” visits to even more remote communities, including aboriginal villages.

The program is funded out of the $10 million rural recruitment budget agreed to in the latest fee agreement with the BCMA. B.C. spends about $100 million on these programs, including one to provide continuing medical training for remote doctors.

Ross said some of the communities have had great difficulty keeping doctors, and some have lost all resident physicians at times. The program is open to new graduates, physicians from out of province and qualified foreign doctors.

“We’re short of doctors, even in downtown Vancouver,” Ross said.

Eligible doctors will get $50,000 up front and the rest after one year, with repayment required if they don’t stay for three years.

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Timeline: The Board is scheduled to meet with district partners and community members during the month of April and provide opportunities for further feedback during the month of May. Staff will then develop a report with recommendations regarding the Long Term Facilities Plan. The Board will receive the report in late August 2013 and it will then be distributed to partners and community members in September 2013.

COMMUNITY

The Journal Thursday, March 21, 2013

Seniors Advisory Council looks at local programs Seniors study gets funding

The river is up and the swallows are back – it must be spring!

Firstly, great news; the Community Club has been successful in its New Horizon Seniors grant application! A committee will be formed to discuss moving forward to implement this program for our Elders.

The ultimate goal of this program is to unify elders from all backgrounds in the community through mentoring and sharing their knowledge in cultural activities and history of the land.

This project will offer a monthly series of socially integrative activities, led by seniors, for the purpose of bringing diverse community groups together to mentor / share.

An Elders advisory Council will be formed and these vision council meetings will set the stage for monthly pot-luck gatherings at which one or more Elders will address the community at large on specific topics. When deemed appropriate, videography will be employed to record presentations by these Elders. These recordings will be made available to a much wider audience via the internet and the production of DVDs, and then archived for the future. And that’s just the beginning!

If you are interested in becoming involved in the initial committee or the advisory council, please contact me.

COMINGS & GOINGS ON in Spences Bridge

Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan

the various stages of the project are completed.

Community leadership

Two members of our Community Club had the opportunity to take part in a leadership training workshop hosted by the United Way. They found the day very informative, and have shared their learning with the group.

Thank you so much to the United Way for including us in the workshop!

Spring cleaning

April 20 is the date set for our annual spring town clean up.

Please join us as we work on cleaning up the cemetery and our streets. Bring gloves, rakes, and clippers and meet at the cemetery at 10 am. We will gather for a meal afterwards; please watch for posters

closer to the date.

Easter activities

Easter weekend is fast approaching and the Community Club is busy planning its annual Easter egg hunt and community picnic. Come to the old school grounds Easter Sunday at 11am to see what the Easter Bunny has left, join in fun and games and enjoy a wiener roast! If you would like to help out in any way please contact me.

Weekly cards and crafts

Wednesday lunch, cards and crafts continue – please contact Carol if you would like to provide the soup one Wednesday.

Next Meeting

Next meeting; April 10 at 7 pm.

Please join us – everyone welcome!

CRAWFORD Clarence Patterson Crawford

In Loving Memory of Ernie Nameth

Feb. 20/1940 - March 20/2008

His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away.

Missed and Loved Forever and Always

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Arthur Fehr Arthur passed away on March 12, 2013 in Overlander Extended Care at the age of 93.

He is survived by his five children: Don (Lillian) of Kamloops, B.C., Lois (Bill) Van Damme of Clearwater, B.C., Glenn (Eleanor) of Cache Creek, B.C., Ernie (Carol) of 108 Mile House, B.C., Bob (Linda) of Prince George, B.C., seventeen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, sisters Elsie (Heniz) Zdralek of Kelowna, B.C., Margaret (Gerry) Pollard of Blind Bay, B.C. Art was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 2011 and brother Herb in 1956.

Art was born in Saskatchewan on January 19, 1920 and married Elizabeth in 1943. In 1945 they moved to Kelowna, B.C., then Pritchard, B.C. and then Clinton, B.C. In 1958 they moved to Cache Creek until which time they retired to White Rock, B.C., returning back to Cache Creek in 1993.

The family would like to thank the staff at Overlander Extended Care for their care and support.

No Service by request.

COMING EVENTS March 23 - annual Duck’s Unlimited Banquet and Auction. Doors open at 6 pm at the Cache Creek Community Hall. Silent auctions, live auction, raffles and door prizes. Call Sandy Reed at 457-9560 for tickets.

March 25 - Cache Creek Council meeting at 4:30 pm in the Village Office. Everyone welcome.

March 25 - Bifuka meeting TIME CHANGE. Anyone interested in attending the meeting in Ashcroft to plan for the Bifuka delegation this year or to travel to Bifuka next year is notified that the time of the meeting has changed to 9:30 am from 10 am. The meeting is still being held in the Ashcroft Village Office.

March 31 - annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Cache Creek Community Park.

April 19 - Opening Night of the Ashcroft Arts Club annual Fine Art Show & Sale at St. Alban’s Church Hall. Opening Night is adults-only, 6-9 pm. The show continues through to Apr. 23.

April 21 - Annual Plant Swap & Sale. Heritage Park. Plant Drop off 9:30 am -10 am. Sale Starts at 10 am (NO EARLY BIRDS). Brought to you by Ashcroft Communities in Bloom.

Every Friday - Soups On from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Ashcroft. Soup, buns and dessert by donation.

FRI., MARCH 22 • 6:30 - 8:00 pm MEAT LOAF WITH ROAST POTATOES $9/plate Visitors Welcome

MEAT DRAW

A Celebration Of Life Service for Clarence will be held on Saturday March 30th at 11:00 in the Ashcroft Community Hall, Ashcroft, B.C. followed by a tea and fellowship in the Hall. A private family interment of Cremated Remains will follow in Kamloops after the Reception.

Thompson Valley Funeral Home Ashcroft entrusted with arrangements.

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Euchre, first & third Sunday of every month 1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome

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AL-ANON: Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meeting Wed at 8:00pm at the Cache Creek Elementary Sch Library.

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Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0 Email: sd74jobs@gw.sd74.bc.ca Gold Trail School District is an equal opportunity employer

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POOL SUPERVISOR: $20.86 per hour Requires a background in Business Administration with experience in handling cash, supervising employees and public relations.

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Pets & Livestock

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Ph 250.459.6806 for more info

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Weekend and evening work is a requirement of all positions. These positions are open to male and female applicants. Please go to www.ashcroftbc.ca for further information on these positions. Applications should be sent to admin@ashcroftbc.ca.

These are seasonal full time positions beginning mid-May and running through Labor Day.

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Legal Notices

ASHCROFT Hillside Manor

NOTICE of Disposition Re: Property owned by the late Edward & Ursula Quesnel, Unit 36 of Boston Flats Community Estates, c/o Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at Hwy 97C, TNRD, intends to dispose of a 1979, Highwood 2448-2404 manufactured home and its contents (‘the Property’), located in Boston Flats Community Estates 30 days after the published date of this notice, unless: You take legal possession of the Property, You establish a legal right to possessions of the Property, or You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

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Senior Discounts & other Discounts/Move In Incentives now available.

Community Volunteer Groups The Royal Canadian Legion #113

301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society

601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656

Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Contact Person: Janna 250-457-6614 Contact Person: Jessica 250-457-7128

St. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink Street Tel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome

Ducks Unlimited Canada

District Commissioner: Marcie Down sageandsandspc@hotmail.com

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348

Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391

South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.

Minor Hockey Association

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762

Contact: Lisa Tegart Phone 250-453-9881 Email: lisamteg@hotmail.com

The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store

Historic Hat Creek Ranch

347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp

Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo

Taoist Tai Chi

Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net

Contact: Jack Jeyes

Phone 250-457-9366

Phone 250-453-2259

Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

Phone 250-457-9122

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter

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Bridging to Literacy Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

Ashcroft Hospice Program

Shirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

The “Purpose of Sunday� Car Club President: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564

Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415

Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244

Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050 Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

Desert Bells Handbell Choir Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Second Time Around

201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781

Sage Sound Singers Adult Community Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676

Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Committee Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Cache Creek Beautification Society

BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk, Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com

(and Farmers Market) Judy Davison 250-457-6693

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Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050

Transportation

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Soccer Association

Ashcroft Communities in Bloom

4 bedrm $950/mo.

Auto Financing

Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Contact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461 Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661 email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca

CACHE CREEK: house, N/S, (250) 457-9921

Phone 250-453-2233

Ashcroft & District Lions Club

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944

ASHCROFT AREA: 1 BDRM. reno’d hse suitable 1-2 ppl, F/S, electric/wood heat Avail Apr 1. $480/mo. Call: 250-4539983.

Phone: 250-457-9390

Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105

Ashcroft & District Tennis Association

Homes for Rent

Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

Phone 250-453-2415

ASHCROFT: Furn. 1 bdrm apt, 650 sq ft, includes W/D & Hydro. $550/mo.

250-4532080 or 604-220-0623.

Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547

Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307

Contact Person: Fred Dewick

Apartment Furnished

Sage & Sand Pony Club

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

Soups On

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Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Journal

Knowing what you’re eating is a must for good health For the last almost 30 days, a group of over 100 have been working on a 60day Healthy Living challenge. Whether the goal is to lose weight, or to improve their run time, everyone has been shaping up in both what they put in their mouths as well as how much they move.

A couple of weeks ago the group was challenged to “Eat Real Food Only” for one week. This challenge turned out to be very difficult for most. What does eating real food mean? Well, to put it simply, if your Grandmother ate it, it would probably be real. If the farmer or rancher grew it, it is real. If the ingredient list has more than five items listed and/or if the ingredients sound like something you’d find in super glue, then it’s not real. So, the challenge was, to eat REAL foods only, for one week, but only three out of more than 100 people reported that they completed the challenge (I didn’t complete it exactly either)! So, I was left wondering, “If you’re not eating “real”, what are you eating?!

If you only buy fresh foods, eating real should not be a problem. It is said: “If it goes bad, it’s good for you. If it doesn’t go bad, it’s bad for you.”

Eating real means a few more trips to the grocery store, but you will also notice that by eating real, you will be more satisfied, have more energy and be able to perform better physically, mentally and emotionally. Our bodies are like your car: we need fuel, but we also need the right kind of fuel. Your car will not perform as

Living Well

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Pure: 100 trills@telus.net percent pure products such as orange juice can be docwell on cheap fuel as it will when you put tored with flavor the best fuel into it. Our bodies are no difpacks for aroma and ferent. taste similar to those Do you take time to read the labels used by perfume companies. Flavour of the foods you consume? There are packs are added to orange juice like Troptwo labels to peruse, first there is the inicana and Minute Maid. gredients list which just tells you what’s Spread: Anything that uses the word in that product and then there is the Nu“spread” is not 100 percent derived from tritional Fact label which list the amounts its main ingredient.

Skippy Reduced Fat of certain things per serving such as sugpeanut butter is a spread because it conar, carbohydrates, sodium and protein. tains ingredients that make it differThroughout this Challenge we have all ent than traditional peanut butter.

When been reading labels and learning a lot. For something is called a spread, look at the instance, I see countless words I cannot ingredients to see if there is anything in pronounce and what do they mean anythere you don’t want. way? Did you also know that the ingrediGood source of fiber: If it doesn’t look ents listed are in order of most to least? like fiber, it may not function like fiber.

Often we think we are doing well with Products that are pumped full of polydexwatching what we eat, but don’t know trose and inulin are not proven to have what’s in those pre-packed foods. As you the same benefits of fruits, vegetable and learn more about pre-packaged and probeans, foods naturally high in fiber. For cessed foods, you start to think there is a true fiber-based benefit add some fruit to conspiracy...well, maybe there is. Quotyour yogurt. ing from The Reader’s Digest: here are a Cholesterol free: Any product that few words to be aware of: is not derived from an animal source is Drink and cocktail: The words drink

cholesterol free. Companies add this to packaging to create the illusion of health.

The product is not necessarily unhealthy, but you should see if there is something they are trying to distract you from--e.g., corn syrup or partially hydrogenated oils.

Sugar free: This designation means free of sucrose not other sugar alcohols that carry calories from carbohydrates but are not technically sugar. Sugar alcohols are not calorie free. They contain 1.5-3 calories per gram versus four calories per gram for sugar. Also, certain sugar alcohols can cause digestion issues.

On this journey to eat real foods, I was introduced to a great website called 100 Days of Real Food. Here a Mom leads you through what eating Real food really is and how to do it. There are recipes and tips and way more, so check it out and start your healthier you eating REAL food. http://www.100daysofrealfood. com/

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