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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!
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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
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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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