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Newly elected Liberal MLA Jackie Tegart (right) with Christy Clark, leader of the BC Liberal party when Clark and her entourage were in Ashcroft on May 2.

Lali tells supporters “We went down with the wave” Merrit Herald The race between Jackie Tegart and Harry Lali was close, with Tegart at about a 600-vote lead when she was declared the riding’s victor around 9:40 p.m. on election night.

The outcome of Fraser-Nicola was indicative of the provincial trend - what some are calling a comeback victory for the Liberals in the province’s 40th election.

Some people at Lali’s campaign headquarters on Quilchena Avenue shared in the surprise at the Liberal victory in the riding and throughout the province.

“The provincial numbers fell, and we fell with them,” Lali told a crowd of about 30 people gathered at his campaign headquarters on Quilchena Avenue in Merrit. “It was a provincial thing. The voter turnout here is low, our

voters stayed at home because everybody thought I was a shoo-in, that the government was a shoo-in. We went down with the wave.”

Lali congratulated Tegart on her victory and promised his supporters that they would take the next four years to “rebuild.” He also thanked his campaigners.

“I want to thank all of you for coming out and for being part of the campaign,” he said. “The first thing I want to tell you is this: it had nothing to do with our campaign. I was just talking to some folks in headquarters as well, and all of the polling, everything, indicated that we were going to be OK, provincially. It’s not because of anything we didn’t do.”

Lali said he has no immediate plans as to what’s next, but that he will take some time off to figure out his next

move.

“I’m going to sleep in, do some R&R for a few days,” Lali said. “I’ve got a couple of weddings and functions to attend. Having said that, we’ll figure out what we’re going to do afterwards, but not going to worry about it right now.”

Lali and Tegart split the local community polling stations from Shalath to 70 Mile House, Tegart taking Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Loon Lake and Clinton, Lali winning Lillooet, Lytton and most of the First Nations communities such as Skeetchestn, Shalath and Xaxli’p.

Fraser-Nicola initial count: Jackie Tegart (Lib) 5,539 Harry Lali (NDP) 4,785 John Kidder (Green) 1,174 Michael Beauclair (Cons) 832 Total votes cast: 12,330

Ashcroft’s loss is BC’s gain. From first-time candidate for the BC Liberal Party to newlyelected MLA in just 28 days, Jackie Tegart soundly beat her opponent, incumbent MLA Harry Lali with a difference of 754 botes.

“Hol-y!” Tegart exclaimed the morning after the count. “We are so excited! As a team, we were all brand new. We’d never run a provincial election campaign. But we had a lot of heart, and I think that showed. We ran a clean campaign and the bonus was that we won.”

But Tegart will take her seat in the Legislature without the party’s leader, Christy Clark, who lost her seat in Vancouver-Point Grey to NDP candidate David Eby. “She is an incredible leader,” Tegart says of Clark, who gathered a crowd of supporters at a rally in Ashcroft on May 2. “The success of this campaign clearly rests with her. But the NDP targeted her riding and it’s unfortunate.”

Until last week, Tegart was serving a third term on Ashcroft’s municipal council. She gave her notice to village administrator Michelle Allen the day after the election and it will be reviewed by the remainder of Council at their public meeting on May 27 at 7 pm.

Allen says once the Council accepts her resignation, they will appoint a Chief Electoral Officer to oversee a by-election for the empty Council seat. The by-election will likely take place in August. Next year is a Local Government election year (2014) and all seats will be up for election.

“To me,” she said, “my focus is to serve the riding. I’m not sure what that will look like provincially. I don’t go into it with an expectation. However I can best serve.”

Now that the hectic 28-day campaign is finished, Tegart says she will look for a balance between her personal life and life in the Legislature. First things first, she’s waiting to meet her newest grandchild.

“The process has been a real learning experience for us,” said Tegart. “There are similarities across the riding – more similarities than differences with issues like health, education, declining population... We need to look for solutions that will work for rural BC.” The vote is still preliminary, but election night tallies left Tegart with 5,539 votes to incumbent NDP Harry Lali’s 4,785.

Swearing in for the new government is expected in early June.

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Wanted eagle, bringing it back to the May 17 a warrant has been Detachment to await the arriv- Escaped from hospital May 16 at 8:45 pm the issue for former Cache Creek al of a Conservation Officer, but the bird succumbed to its Ashcroft hospital reported that resident Thomas Studd, 48, a 75 year old male patient had who is wanted for two breachinjuries. gone missing. The Nanaimo es of probation. Studd was man had been brought in ear- convicted of assault and failed Injured woman found May 16 at 5:30 pm police lier by Clinton RCMP who to comply with reporting conreceived a report of an injured found him acting strangely ditions of his probation. His woman in a vehicle with a and wanted him transported to last known address was in male leaving the Cache Creek Kamloops for a mental health Kamloops. Anyone with inforLiquor Store parking lot. exam. A CN employee re- mation of his whereabouts are The vehicle was located with ported early the next morning asked to contact the RCMP at the assistance of the Lilloo- that he spotted the man walk- 453-2216.

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The Central Interior Traffic Services conducted a seatbelts and cell phone blitz on May 15, involving an under cover police officer in the Village of Cache Creek.

During the four hour operation, the three officers initiated a total of 26 vehicle stop for a total of 28 offences.

Amongst the offences recorded, the officers noted 18 people without their seatbelt properly worn and six drivers using their handheld device.

The officers also issued a 24 hour prohibition for alcohol and a three day Immediate Roadside Prohibition.

It would appear that some drivers don’t get the message that seatbelts do save lives and that driving while using a handheld device is extremely dangerous.

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With the spring and summer season upon us again in the southern Interior the highways are getting busier with traffic and construction. Central Interior Traffic Services would like to remind everyone of the need to slow down and respect the construction site workers and other drivers on the road.

The ministry of transportation has allotted extra funding this year for enforcement of construction zone highway safety in our area, which will be utilized to promote safety for highway maintenance and construction workers.

Drivers are reminded to please obey all construction zone signs and pay attention to traffic control personnel or potentially face stiff fines for speeding, disobeying traffic control personnel, and distracted driving type offences.

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City hesitates over ag station closure

by Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week Kamloops city council will not yet express its displeasure at the closure of Kamloops’ federal agricultural-research station.

Coun. Nancy Bepple asked council to agree to send a letter to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and Kamloops’ two Liberal MLAs about the closure — which will see 14 people lose their jobs.

“With the closure of the agricultural centre, it’s just another nail in the coffin for the cattle producers in our region,” Bepple said, adding she wanted the letter to ask politicians “what they’re going to be doing to keep our cattle production.”

Although the research station is the federal government’s, Bepple said MLAs should also get the letter because agriculture is a provincial responsibility.

“At the end of the day, it’s up to the province to make sure we have a healthy cattle industry,” she said.

Coun. Nelly Dever, however, suggested the city hold off on sending a letter because she has been working with McLeod to have someone make a presentation about the centre’s closure to the city’s agricultural committee.

That will happen in June, at which point Dever said council will have better information about the closure’s effect on Kamloops and area.

Luncheon for Health Auxiliary volunteers The ladies of the Legion kindly honoured the Health Care Auxiliary women who are celebrating their 100th anniversary by hosting a luncheon for them on May 14. Left side of table: Minnie Parke, Kitty Murray and Shirley Holowchuk. Right side of table: Laura Bjarnason, Sandra Moon and Heather Hacock. Background: Marg Corneillie and Elaine Gagne.

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Pocket bike winner Dan Buis, plant manager of Graymont’s lime plant at Pavilion, presents Ashcroft student Keenan Raymond with a pocket bike donated by Vesuvious-OCL for their North Americal Occupational Safety and Health Week celebrations. The plant invited high school students from Ashcroft, Clinton and Lillooet to take part in safety activities and demonstrations, and offered many door prizes. Raymond won the pocket bike.

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Consultant Randy Sunderman presented his final draft to Cache Creek Council on May 13 after helping the village prepare an Busines Expansion and Attraction strategy.

He started with the bad news, saying that population is declining and all indicators are that it will continue for some time, with three-quarters of youth graduating this year saying they plan to move away from the area. Cache Creek has one of the older populations in BC with the median age being 51 - almost 10 years older than the rest of the province. Also, many of the people employed at local businesses come from out of town.

“Your destiny is controlled by a lot of external factors,” he said.

However, on the positive side, the Village has created planning documents such as the Recreation, Parks and Trail Master Plan and has started to implement it. There is new investment in the community and the talk of more.

“Our success will come from attracting one family at a time,” he said, adding that it may not sound like much, “But it will help change direction caused by some of the negative things.”

He recommend that Cache Creek hire a full time economic development officer to plan for and take advantage of opportunities presenting themselves.

You have a three to four year window of opportunity, he said, to capitalize on potential mining developments, such as having the capacity to house future employees. “If these things do come to fruition, we need to be in a position to take advantage of them,” he said.

“It seems grandiose to me,” said Coun. Herb Hofer.

“Are there any other communities the same size with economic development officers?”

Sunderman said Hope, Logan Lake and Clinton, for a while, all have EDOs. “Cache Creek is a lot like Logan Lake,” he said. “You guys are following similar paths.”

Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta said they would read through the 41 page report and then meet with staff to discuss it – “And commit substantial resources with the will of Council if we are to implement your recommendations.”

“You have a good economic devevelopment (volunteer) committee,” said Sunderman. “They can help you move forward.”

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Local is better in so many ways In Nelson, this week, we have a complaint about the government’s expanded definition of “local”. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is about to define as local any food grown within that particular province or 50 kilometres from the province.

Now, why a federal agency gives a hoot about defining “local” food boundaries is still a mystery - although actions like these often come back and bite us in the most unexpected and uncomfortable places.

The Nelson store says its customers expect the local designation to mean 50 km from where it’s produced and that such an expanded definition will dilute the confidence of their customers.

If it’s simply to let consumers know that it’s LOCAL, put a sign on it. Ashcroft’s Safety Mart does that. I’ve even seen it in Kamloops when they’ve got Ashcroft produce for sale.

But what do we consider local? I think it depends on what it is. If it’s a job, local is where you pay your taxes. If it’s food, it depends on the type. I’m not expecting my bananas to come from BC, but I do expect my tomatoes to. And I expect my onions to come from Ashcroft, along with other vegetables. If it’s a computer or a car, I’d call anything made in Canada “local”.

Local is more about keeping our businesses in business and people employed than the health of an object. Certainly, we like to buy our food from producers we can trust, and it’s easier to trust a small backyard egg producer up the highway than it is a billion dollar warehouse egg producer in another country. But more than that, buying their product means not only that we keep our neighbours in business, but we keep ourselves in a steady supply of our favourite things.

Locally grown or made is becoming more rare as foreign-made products replace what used to be made in Canada. We made that possible by buying the cheaper foreignmade items, rationalizing that Canadian manufacturers couldn’t compete pricewise.

Now we’re back to Square One. Buy local and support our local food producers and manufacturers. It’s worth the price.

CLINTON RODEO IS COMING - get ready for May 25-26, and hope that it’s drier than 2010 VICTORIA – One benefit of the surprising fourth term for the B.C. Liberal Party is that the provincial government won’t be subjected to another big, expensive ideological remake.

Taxpayers are spared a bill of millions in severance pay for deputy ministers and other senior staff who would be purged in large numbers in the left-right lurch that has defined B.C. politics for a generation.

BC Ferries will continue as an arms-length operation, with ferry commissioner Gord Macatee in charge of service levels as well as fare caps. The service rationalization that the government set out in the past year will continue.

The NDP platform vowed to “position BC Ferries as an integral part of B.C.’s transportation infrastructure.” Freely translated, that means “suck BC Ferries back into government,” as one of their strident supporters likes to say.

That would conceal the growth of the subsidy and facilitate the kind of political and union interference that resulted in the current structure.

There will be no $10 million rehash of the BC Rail sale and subsequent seven-

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If all those priTom Fletcher vately detfletcher@blackpress.ca veloped run-of-river hydro projects were owned and year trial, to enrich elite law- operated by BC Hydro, the yers once again.

Crown corporation would The NDP promised an have to staff them and maininquiry for strictly politic- tain them all for the next al reasons, to drag their op- 40 years. There are difponents through the scandal fering views about the fuone more time. It was not a ture demand for electricity prelude to “nationalizing” in B.C., but it can only rise the province’s train service, with industry and population dream scenarios of the NDP growth. provincial council notwithA decade of federal standing. and provincial work to end Costly legal confronta- duplication of environmenttions over development pro- al assessment won’t be unjects have been avoided. The done. NDP leader Adrian Jumbo Glacier Resort pro- Dix’s promise for “made in ponents finally won a 20- B.C.” reviews was a strategy year fight for permits, and to choke resource projects to the NDP promised to take death under endless procedthem away. ure, which may yet be the A larger ideological bat- fate the Jumbo resort. tle over private power conWe will have a Seniors’ tracts has also been avoided. Advocate office, but it won’t The B.C. Liberals have been be staffed up to duplicate the caught by a sudden shift in Ombudsperson’s role of takpower markets caused by ing complaints. cheap, abundant natural gas, That’s good, since the but the billions in commit- Ombudsperson has become ments to independent power ineffective, labouring for

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years over a massive seniors’ report with so many recommendations it sank like a stone.

We have 85 seniors’ advocates now. They’re called MLAs, and they definitely take complaints.

They have staffed offices in their home communities and in Victoria. When they’re not doing political work that everyone denies is going on in constituency offices, those office staffers try to help people through the labyrinth of seniors’ athome and institutional care.

A new seniors’ advocate can offer advice at the management level to help the health care system evolve, but only elected politicians are positioned to tell individuals they can’t have what they are demanding. The government should be adding more direct services, not more bureaucrats.

There will be many arguments about the failure of the NDP to win against an unpopular B.C. Liberal government that is still weighed down by the harmonized sales tax and other heavy baggage.

This election could be the beginning of the end for the old left-right model for B.C. politics.

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Ashcroft Plein Air, AES Fun Fair happening this week Artists descend on Ashcroft May 22-23

Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society cordially invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual Plein Air PaintOut in Ashcroft on May 22-23. Ashcroft and the surrounding area, will once again see a number of painters creating works of art from various vantage points around our community.

The event saw 34 artists visit our community last year and more are expected this year.

The Society looks forward to welcoming those from near and far to celebrate the beauty of what is often described as a “stunning and unique landscape” where inspiring views and vistas abound. Artists of all levels of experience are welcome. Once again, the focus will be on gathering like minds to enjoy the sheer pleasure of painting. There will be plenty of opportunities to paint as well as gatherings for meals and conversation.

After two full days of glorious painting, all Painters, Organizers and any curious Community members are most welcome to attend a Celebration of event which will include prizes for ‘Artists Choice’ and a BBQ Supper at St Albans Hall on Thursday, May 23 from 5-8:30 pm. Display and Sale of the freshly painted works will

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from Cache Creek to Ashcroft and back because the bus no longer links the two villages. He has no choice.

He goes to the food bank. Maybe he will be fortunate and secure a ride from a passing motorist.

By mid-morning, I am informed, there will be others. I have seen it before. The hard fought battle of gaining and retain-

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There will also be games and activities in the gym including Rock Band & Wii games, lots of Raffles to choose from including; eight large themed baskets, ‘Big’ ticket items, Cake/dessert walks, plus multiple food vendors on site. An Outdoor and gym preschool play area (sponsored by StrongStart and Make Children First). All inclusive event – access to inflatables and activities by donation.

Bringing our Community and School District together to honour, celebrate, and support our school. Please join us for a great evening of family fun and fundraising.

Organized by the AES Parents Advisory Council. All are welcome! See you there!

Have fun, bring the kids and support the fifth Annual Ashcroft Elementary School Fundraising Fun Fair on Thursday, May 23 from 4-8 pm at AES school grounds (711 Hill St.) and gymnasium.

See CURRENT on p. 6 Outdoor stage with performances from local artists and group demos and a special all appearance from Uncle Chris the Clown.

Enjoy this year’s six inflatables: Pirate Ship Single Slide, Inflatable Wrecking Ball, Princess Palace Bounce & Slide, Iron Man Obstacle Course, May 25 & 26, 2013 Gladiator Coliseum Jousting, Alien InTo celebrate our 150th year and to honour our long history as a bustling transportation Clinton, BC vasion Bounce & Slide.

Jam packed livecentre entertainment fea- freight for passenger, and service industries, we are hosting a as GATHERING OFtransportation WAGONS, To celebrate to honour our our longlong history a bustling transportation To celebrateour our150th 150thyear yearandand to honour history as a bustling turing; Uncle ChrisSTAGECOACHES the Clown, the locentre for passenger, freight and service industries, we are hosting a GATHERING OF WAGONS, and PRE-HORSELESS on Mayservices 25th and 26th, for passenger,CARRIAGES freight and hospitality to the Great2013.

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“He walks for two hours. He comes from Cache Creek. He used to take the bus,” states

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Come and join in the fun - incomparable scenery, gracious hospitality and fellow artists await you! There is still time to register or for more info please visit www.windingriversarts.ca or email or to register email ashcroftpleinair@gmail.com

ing citizens that services for the vulnerable work to the betterment of all, the resistance of collecting and reallocating tax dollars, the challenge of becoming a more civil society.

I take the bus regularly. I am not obliged to do so. I have an alternative to drive my own vehicle. I can afford the expense of a private commute. It

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Music in the Park returns Current from p. 5

Escape from Planet Earth

The Village of Cache Creek presents another fun Family Movie Night at the Cache Creek Community Hall. The feature movie this month is the animated pre-DVD release of Escape From Planet Earth on Saturday, May 24.

Admission at the Cast members of last year’s production of Swamp Pirate Zombies practice their lines door. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the Movie starting at 7 pm. Door prizes and a surprise pre-movie short.

(Gold Trail) Popcorn and goodies are available for purchase at the EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO THE EIGHTH ANNUAL concession supporting Cache DISTRICT RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Creek Elementary School’s Everyone is welcome to attend an evening of fun, friends, and memories Parent Advisory Council. No as we celebrate the many contributions of those District employees who outside food or drinks, please. are retiring, or have retired, this year: Children must be supervised DATE: Thursday June 6, 2013 and remain seated and quiet TIME: No-host bar opens @ 5:30pm; Dinner served @ 6:30pm during the movie please.

LOCATION: Historic Hat Creek Ranch, 11 km. north of Cache Creek Here’s a sneak peek of TICKETS: $26.00 for adults (includes starter salad, main course, dessert coffee/tea) what the Movie is all about; For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Tracy Liesch (250) 453-9151 Ext 234, tliesch@sd74.bc.ca Astronaut Scorch Supernova Lois Miller (250) 453-9151 Ext 201, lmiller@sd74.bc.ca (Brendan Fraser) is considered (Please reserve your tickets by May 27th, 2013) a national hero on planet Baab by the blue alien population. Scorch and his quiet, bythe-rules brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA, pull off astonishing feats.

When BASA’s strict chief Lena (Jessica Alba) tells the brothers about an SOS from a planet known to be dangerous planet, Scorch ignores Gary’s trepidation about traveling there and sets off on what he believes will be another exciting mission.

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UnderWRAPS’ Acting Workshops ready to start

Winding Rivers Arts And Performance Society presents ‘UnderWRAPS Acting Classes’. There is still time to come and get caught in the act and learn some basics for stage acting in a fun, creative, and encouraging environment! Local actor extraordinaire, Gareth Smart, is teaching seven classes, starting May 13 and ending June 24. Open to all ages!

Classes are held in the Ashcroft High School Library.

For enrolment, costs, or if you have any questions, please call Gareth Smart at (250) 4570538, or email garethsmart0@ gmail.com

Ashcroft’s ‘Music In the Park’ summer line up

Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents 2013 Music In The Park Summer Concert Series in Ashcroft. The popular evening Concerts at the Gazebo in Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave. are held throughout the Summer in June, July and August and are every second and fourth Wednesday night from 6:30-9:30 pm.

Music in the Park is a series of live musical performances featuring an eclectic mix of musical genres and styles that appeals to a wide range of audience tastes. Everything from single and duo folk performers, blues and roots artists, soul and even good old rock’n’roll.

This season promised to be extra special. Not only will we be treated to the music some of the greatest artists in Canada - from the youth-oriented pop/rock of the Michael Wood Band to the soulful and hip sound of the Jackie Treehorn

Band, or Clinton’s own Arlen Park with some great original country music, to the jazzy blues of Andrea Smith and much more - but we will also be proudly showcasing our magnificent home-grown talent as well!

Here’s the complete line up: Don’t miss the Michael Wood Band who plays Youth Orientated Pop/Rock Band on June 12. June 26 will feature Clinton’s very own Arlen Park with his own soulful styling of original country music songs and some awesome covers! On July 10 get your soul boots on for the Jackie Treehorn Band.

Look forward to a high energy mix of Funk & Soul. The Mark James Fortin duo comes to town on July 24. Mark is a gifted Folk Singer Songwriter who plays acoustic guitar with his wife Lorna on cello. On Aug. 14 hear the sweet soul/ blues sounds of the Andrea Smith duo. Andrea is a velvet-voiced blues, roots, rock and jazz singer falling somewhere between Bonnie Riatt and Kathleen Edwards with hints of Eva Cassidy. Our last show of the season will feature the Benny Walker Band, on Aug. 28. Benny plays an effortless blend of blues, roots and acoustic folk.

The WRAP society hopes everyone enjoys the music all summer long! Look for posters around town and take home one of the small handouts that will be available at local retailers. Also why not check out www.windingriversarts.ca for info on all the upcoming artists and their music. So bring a chair, a blanket, a picnic dinner or buy dinner from one of our food vendors. Pass-that-Hat donations encouraged. Come early - the park fills up fast.

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Finding inspiration in the rugged Cariboo hills

by Esther Darlington MacDonald The impulse that has turned into the craft we call fine art is not confined to the Cariboo region of the B.C. Interior. But Cariboo and Art have been part and parcel of the development of our fledgling communities from Ashcroft to Prince George for well nigh half a century or longer.

One of the leading painters of the Cariboo landscape, whom I met shortly after arriving in Williams Lake way back in the early 1960s, was Sonia Cornwall.

Sonia was certainly the doyen of the Cariboo Art Society in that community at that time. I was eager to meet her personally, after seeing her paintings in various shops and on the walls of public buildings in Williams Lake.

I had barely begun my own career as a visual artist at that time, and had embarked on portraiture and figure work. But the first sighting of those valleys from Lac La Hache to Williams Lake was an inspiration to embark on a new theme. Just as Sonia herself had been influenced by the work of Group of Seven painters, A.Y. Jackson, a visitor to their family ranch on the Mission Road near 150 Mile House, I was struck by Sonia’s simplicity of form and the intensity of her color. Gently rolling hills, sloughs and lakes, cattle grazing in the meadows, sunflowers filling the hills every spring. These themes in Sonia’s work stayed in the mind’s eye for years.

Sonia and Hugh Cornwall ranched at 150 Mile House where they raised a family and a large herd of Hereford cattle. Busy as her life was as a ranch wife and mother, Sonia managed by hook or by crook to express herself in art. When times were tough, she used any kind of material at hand to paint on. Small pieces of cardboard, wood, paper the impulse to create was strong enough to keep producing the paintings that soon became part of the social and cultural scene in Williams Lake. And even in the early 1960s, an enthusiastic group had put together a drama and visual art place in an old one roomed school house just off the main street downtown. Playwright, Gwen Ringwood of Williams Lake was writing plays that became regular features and the drama

group was so full of enthusiasm, that they had barely got one of their plays produced and staged, when they were thinking about the next. And amateur painters, likewise, were numerous and could be counted upon to produce the stage sets. An art show was held annually and was one of the highlights of the year for the town. The work of Sonia and her mother Vivien Cowan was featured prominently and always sold well.

Sonia was raised on the family ranch on the Mission Road, just west of 150 Mile House. Her mother loved meeting new people, particularly artists, and the handsome two storey heritage house of the Cowan family hosted many a gathering. A. Y. Jackson loved to visit, and his work greatly influenced the teenaged Sonia and her sister Sybil. Sonia’s mother, Vivien Cowan was also a painter. A gentle visual eye, Vivien’s themes were her quite different from her daughter’s.

My first solo show was held in Williams Lake in 1963 in that school house building. The little wooden building was bursting at the seams when the doors opened that evening.

The Williams Lake Tribune sent a reporter. My drawings and several paintings found buyers, including a portrait of Alkali Ranch manager, Bill Twan.

I had painted Bill one weekend when I visited the Twan log home, as well as a landscape or two.

Nana Twan, another wonderful hostess, came out into the field where I had set up the easel, with a lunch tray for me. I can still see the tall slender Nana coming through the tall grass with tray in hand.

Nana Twan, from Scotland, had been a governess to the Cookie Woodward family,

(of Woodwards department store) owners of the ranch some years before. When Bill Twan of Castle Rock, was hired to manage the ranch, a romance developed.

They produced three handsome children, Patty, Bucky, and Bronco. Yup. That’s what they were called.

At my show that evening, Sonia introduced herself, along with her mother.

She seemed rather shy. Vivien invited me to visit the family ranch and to paint the surrounding hillsides, which I did. I recall being served cucumber and water cress sandwiches. All served in the main front room of the house, Vivien’s easel was set up nearby, with work table, smock hanging over the wooden kitchen chair.

The Cowan home was a typical ranch farm home. Easy familiarity mingled with the original paintings of Sonia, Sybil and their mother on the walls. A real mixture I found charming. No wonder A.Y Jackson liked to visit the Cowan ranch! The outbuildings were almost as interesting. Big red barns, the dirt roads, cattle in the near-

by fields. There was a painting in every vista.

Fresh from the Vancouver arts scene, I was amazed to find such a flourishing arts community at Williams Lake in 1962. The town, quite somnolent in a cloud of golden dust from the mills at Glendale, a suburb, and inside the town, was the last place you would think the arts would be alive and well. It was after I left the town, that the place began to “boom” in a remarkable way. Paved roads, highways in every direction, new homes, subdivisions on the northern flank of the town. The whole atmosphere changed. Yet, the arts still flourished, in fact, did not diminish at all, but added a few more, like pottery.

And Sonia Cornwall became famous. Now framed and on canvas, her sophisticated yet simple forms of the Cariboo range land and wooded ridges remained the major themes of her work. Sonia has passed on now. But her work remains a legacy to the beautiful country she loved, and has increased in value a thousand fold.

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence, including a covering letter, references will be required should you be shortlisted.

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by Susan Swan The 146th Clinton Annual Ball was held on Saturday, May 18 in the Clinton Memorial Hall.

As guests arrived they were escorted to their tables by Cst. Jeff McMichaels and Mill Girl Follies member Megan Burrage. The Perfect Match, a duo from Williams Lake entertained prior to the start of the evening’s activities.

Master of Ceremonies, Roland Stanke introduced the dignitaries present: namely Cathy McLeod, MP, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo and her husband, Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta and his wife Carmen; TNRD Area E Director, Sally Watson and her partner; and Mayor Jim Rivett and his wife Christine.

Following a lovely dinner catered by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 194, May Rivett gave a brief explanation of the 150/50 Anniversary going on in Clinton this year.

That was followed by a special presentation by Cathy McLeod. She called on Doris and Howard Gates to come forward and receive a special award honouring all the time and effort they have put in to keeping the Ball a vibrant event.

McLeod then lead the Grand March while the panel of judges made their choices for awards. Most Elegant Lady went to Jean Dall; Most Dapper Gentleman was Andy May and Finest Couple was Bernice Weihs-Torheiden and Graham Anderson.

The Cariboo Gold Dance Band provided lively dance tunes to keep the dancers on the floor. When the band took a break the Mill Girl Follies took to the floor. In spite of some technical difficulties with the music the troupe persevered and at one point, danced to the clapping of the audience. They did a terrific job and were very well received by the crowd.

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Here, there and everywhere

My children have a lot of extracurricular activities.

Twelveyear-old Sam is currently in guitar, drums, baseball and soccer.

Nine-yearold Daisy is in guitar, drums, baseball, gymnastics and Girl Guides. None of these activities are within walking distance from home,

and neither of these people can drive. So, guess what? I am their chauffeur.

I am also their chef, tutor, housekeeper, scheduler, shopper, entertainment director, caretaker and life coach. Hey, what parent isn’t?

Luckily their dad helps a ton, and when it comes to

driving, he often takes one while I take the other. I’m not sure how single parents with more than one child can manage. Hopefully they ask for help.

I have several singleparent friends to whom I lend a hand, and they always help me out as well. I also have marriedparent friends who do the same. Seems like most of us have over-scheduled our offspring and are running them here, there and everywhere.

And sometimes we complain as we do it.

“This is crazy,” a mother from my daughter’s baseball team said the other day. “We shouldn’t

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ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com be driving nine-yearolds to a baseball game over an hour away from home on a school night. We’re too busy as it is.”

And I agreed with her. But we did it, and 10 minutes into the game the sky opened up to thunder and lightning, the field turned to mud, and we all ran to our cars, getting drenched as

we did.

Was I frustrated that I had to rush around like crazy getting my daughter to gymnastics, then dropping my son and his friend off at their ball field, and then picking my daughter up in order to drive all the way out to a game in another town that would just get cancelled in the first inning?

Normally I would have been, but it was actually really fun.

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was funnier than any ball game. And I was lucky because we were carpooling with friends and got to chat the whole way there and back.

Normally, it’s just me in my little VW Beetle with one or more kids to contend with. But sometimes it’s them contending with me.

“Ewwww,” my daughter moaned today, pinching her nose as she climbed into my car.

“What is that?!” her friend asked as she entered cautiously, with a look of horror on her face.

“My mom forgot a whole jug of chocolate milk in the trunk after grocery shopping last month,” Daisy explained dramatically. “Half of it leaked all over and now it smells like a dead body in here.”

Her exaggeration was over the top, but she was right to moan over our smelly discovery from earlier. The odour of curdled milk is disgusting, and I hadn’t had a chance to shampoo my Mommy-cab yet.

But within seconds the girls forgot about the stench and started singing their hearts out to a Taylor Swift song that they requested four times in a row before reaching our destination.

You see, I am also their deejay. And as soon as I’m finished writing this column I will pick them up and become a detailer too. With a little help from my nonpaying passengers, of course.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may find that one of your coworkers is more critical of your work than usual, Gemini. Don’t take it the wrong way, as constructive criticism can be a good thing.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, things have calmed down considerably in your life. This week presents a good opportunity to take a trip that is geared entirely around your interests.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, remain modest about your personal and professional accomplishments this week. Now is not the time to show off. Be humble in your conversations.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, as inviting as a situation may look, appearances can be deceiving. You may want to dip your toe into the water before you dive right into something.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you need to be extra cautious if you are in the middle of any business dealings. All it can take is the slightest misstep to turn everything around.

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Clinton Rodeo and Parade this weekend Bonaparte Watershed Meeting

An open informational meeting sponsored by the Bonaparte Watershed Stewardship Society was held on May16 at the Clinton Legion Hall basement with approximately 20 people in attendance.

Darren Bennett formerly of the Water Rights Branch of the Provincial Government and now Ministry of Forests was on hand to address any concerns and questions around water rights and licenses.

around for over an hour with no clear answer. It was suggested that the property owners along Cut Off Valley Creek could partner with the Bonaparte Watershed Stewardship Society to get some answers.

Old Timers Tea

Darren Bennet

Much of the discussion centered around the Porcupine Creek Diversion Project. This was a project to divert some water from Porcupine Creek into Cut Off Valley Creek for the use of five water licensees.

Some people questioned whether more water could be diverted so licensees at the lower end of Cut Off Valley/Clinton Creek would not be without water during dry summers. It was explained that only a specific amount of water is allowed for licensing by order of council. The remainder is for fish habitat. Darren explained that licenses do not guarantee water. The diversion of Porcupine Creek was done by license. Every license is for a specific volume and location.

The discussion went around and

Plan to attend the Old Timers Tea in the Clinton Memorial Hall on Friday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. Renew acquaintances and make some new friends while you enjoy coffee, tea and goodies prepared by loyal volunteers who have kept this event going for decades.

Take time to peruse old newspapers, scrapbooks and artifacts telling of Clinton’s past. There is no charge to attend and everyone is welcome.

Heritage Dress Up

While you are in Clinton drop by the businesses and see who has taken the time to decorate their premises and dress in period costume for the 150/50 Anniversary.

Clinton Annual Parade

The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. from the staging area by Reg Conn Centennial Park.

Stake out your spot along the main street to enjoy the bands, floats and vehicles in the parade.

Stage Coach & Wagon Fair

Speaking of vehicles, there will be a gathering in Clinton the likes of which you may never have seen before.

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The gathering will take place on the grounds of the Palace Hotel across from the Museum and Municipal Offices.

For more information or to reserve a spot for your wagon call Doug Carnegie at 604-816-9760 or email him at doug@vanprop.ca.

STRIKING A BALANCE

Time to Eat

Following the parade the Clinton Lions Club will be serving up their famous beef on a bun beside the Health Centre on the main street.

The kids are welcome to enjoy a free hot dog and drink at the fire hall courtesy of the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department members.

Clinton May Ball Rodeo

The Clinton May Ball Rodeo action starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the rodeo grounds just south of Clinton.

The Clinton 4-H Club serves a Steak Dinner at the rodeo grounds beginning at 5 p.m. This will be followed by the Rodeo Dance featuring the music of country and rock band Appaloosa from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Sunday, May 26 begins with a pancake breakfast at the concession. Slack Rodeo begins at 9 a.m. and the regular rodeo action resumes at 1 p.m.

This is a BC Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeo and it promises to be lots of fun.

Most Dapper Gentleman Andy May (with his wife Yvette) at the 146th annual Clinton Ball last weekend.

COMING EVENTS May 21 - June 1 - Ashcroft Library book sale.

May 25th: Safari Club International-Thompson River BC Chapter is hosting a fund raiser starting at 5:30pm; Tickets available at Remax office, 250.453.2225 or through Ken Brown 250.453.9415 June 21-22 - The BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will be visiting Ashcroft Hospital. Women ages 40-79 can book an appointment by calling 1-800-663-9203 or visiting www.smpbc.ca May 15 - Help us clean up the pocket park on Hwy 1 next to the Nugget Motel. The Cache Creek Beautification Society will me meeting at Hungry Herbies at 6:30 am. Bring gloves and hats and drought-resistant plants if you have any.

May 18 &19 Rendezvous 2013 at the Ashcroft River Inn from 10 am to 4 pm with a Rock Auction Saturday at 7 pm, registration at 6:30.

June 1 - Zion United Church Yard Sale 9 AM to 12 noon. No early bird sales. Free admission. Donations for the sale can be brought to Zion’s Hall May 31 from 9 to noon.

June 4 - Zion United Church Women meet June 4 at 2 PM in the Hall. Last meeting before the summer recess, resuming Sept.

June 6 - Community Clean Up in Cache Creek, 6-8 pm. Meet at the Community Hall. Bring gloves and hats. Organized by the Cache Creek Beautification Society.

June 9 - Semlin Valley Mixed Open Reg Fee $60. per person incl golf dinner & prizes. Reserve your cart early. at 250.457.6666 or email semlinvalleygolf@coppervalley.bc.ca Every Friday - Soup’s On from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Ashcroft. Soup, buns and dessert by donation. Soup’s On is moving from St. Alban’s to Zion for May 24th only, 401 Bancroft St.

Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., MAY 24 • 6:30 - 8:00 pm Chicken Dinner $9.00/plate Visitors Welcome

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* Legion Crib Tournament last Sunday of the month - Open 10 am starts 11 am sharp - 12 games * Free Pool Daily Euchre, first & third Sunday of every month 1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome Contract Bridge, beginners welcome Every Tuesday 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Ashcroft Legion General Meeting 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meeting July and August) Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday • 12 pm - 4 pm Thursday - Friday • 12 pm - 11 pm Saturday • 12 pm - 8 pm Sunday • 12 pm - 6 pm

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THIESSEN George Norman Thiessen, a late resident of Abbotsford, formerly of Ashcroft, passed away on May 15th at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital at the age of 99 years. George is predeceased by his wife Sara in 2002 and he is survived by his loving family sons Gerald Robinsmith (June), George (Christina), daughter Wendie (Robert) 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Funeral Services for George will be held on Friday May 24th 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Sage Hills Evangelical Free Church 1244 Mesa Vista Dr. Ashcroft, B.C. with Pastor Graham Gore officiating followed by Burial in the Ashcroft Cemetery. Thompson Valley Funeral Home Ashcroft entrusted with arrangements.

Strahl announces funding for rail crossings The safety of three local railway crossings will be improved thanks to funding announced last week by Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl.

The Government of Canada is investing $4,400 on a railway crossing on First St. in Ashcroft, $6,350 on a crossing on Railway Ave. in Ashcroft and $5,700 on a crossing on Hwy 12 in Lytton.

“Canada has an exemplary railway safety record but there are still far too many people killed and seriously injured due to rail accidents. The improvements our government is announcing across the country will improve safety and save lives,” said Strahl.

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

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The Conservative Government is investing $ 9.3 million in grade crossing improvement projects to enhance safety for pedestrians and motorists at 523 locations across the country.

Through the Government of Canada’s Grade Crossing Improvement Program (GCIP), eligible railway crossings are upgraded or relocated based on factors such as traffic volume and accident history. Improvements may include installing flashing lights and bells, installing gate barriers, linking crossing signals to traffic signals, or adding new circuits or timing devices.

“A safe and secure national rail transportation system is important to local communities

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CMDRA opens 20th season at Eagle Motorplex in Ashcroft

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club

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Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

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Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

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Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Contact Person: Fred Dewick

and to Canada’s economic well-being,” said Minister of Transport Denis Lebel.

“This funding will go a long way toward enhancing safety and helping to save lives at critical grade crossings.”

The Government of Canada also supports other initiatives to improve safety at railway crossings, such as Operation Lifesaver - a national public education program whose goal is to reduce the needless loss of life, injuries and damages caused by highway/railway crossing collisions and train/pedestrian incidents. For more information about Operation Lifesaver and rail safety, visit www.operationlifesaver.ca.

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Historic Hat Creek Ranch

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Ashcroft Communities in Bloom

Contact: Jack Jeyes

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Phone 250-453-2259

Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

Phone 250-457-9122

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

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

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

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

SCI Thompson River, B.C. Chapter Ken Brown - Phone: 250-453-9415

Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)

Ashcroft Yoga Group

Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244

Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Desert Bells Handbell Choir

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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

CMDRA season begins May 25

The CMDRA kicks off its 20th anniversary season on May 25 when motorcycles return to the quarter mile for their opening round at the Eagle Motorplex in Ashcroft. Building on the success of its 2012 campaign, the CMDRA is set to deliver in 2013, with increased bike counts, rekindled rivalries and the heart stopping adrenalin rush which its fans have come to expect.

Competition in the premiere

Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel class will rise to a new level as three time and reigning CMDRA champion Damian Cownden attempts to extend his streak. The return of the NHRA veteran Pelrine family and their ASB Racing team of three Nitromethane fueled bikes, and 2012 UEM Superbike Twin champion Nate Gagnon, add to the challengers for Cownden’s crown.

Once again for the 2013 season, the CMDRA will provide live up to the minute results for all of its events at: www.cmdra.com/2013live-race-results/ With 12 class championships to be decided, including the 2012 standout Pro Mod division, after 20 years 2013 promises that is the best is yet to come.

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Ranchers rail at CN managers over fencing

by Carole Rooney 100 Mile Free Press Representatives of Canadian National Railways (CN) got an earful from local ranchers who turned out to a May 2 meeting to talk about fencing problems.

It is a crucial issue for both the producers and the railways, the ranchers said, as broken fences allow livestock on the tracks, leading to animal losses and schedule delays.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of 100 Mile House, guests from CN included assistant superintendent Mike Peterson, track supervisor Wade Thompkins and regional manager of public affairs Emily Hamer.

After Peterson gave a presentation, the tension in the room was palpable as the ranchers warmed up to their cause, but respectfully.

Lac la Hache Livestock Association (LLHLA) president Marvin Monical said it was in CN’s best interest to prevent train-cattle incidents.

“Our biggest concern is the fencing and we’ve had quite a number of incidents, of cattle-train collisions.

And, from your presentation, I feel that down time is very bad for you guys, and cattle gaining access to your rail lines causes you down time.”

He requested a future meeting between CN and the South Cariboo Regional Cattlemen’s Association, to which Peterson readily agreed.

BC Cattlemen’s Association fencing program co-ordinator Debbie Fisher said some of the “grains of frustration” come from fencing issues when cattle get onto

the railways – both CN and area ranchers near rail milePeterson said he is comCanadian Pacific Railway age markers from 100 Mile mitted to working with the (CP) - which causes “fric- House to 140 Mile House ranchers to try to resolve tion” with ranchers. was provided to CN many these fencing issues.

“The corporations don’t years ago.

“I would hope that in the want to take any responsibil“We can’t go another past, you haven’t had a sense ity for the animals.” season and be ignored and of avoidance from the railRanchers had a previ- not be called when our cattle way. If you have, that’s not ous mandate for fencing are hit on the railway tracks.” what I’ll do.” with BC Rail, but she noted She asked for busiNoting he is new to his that since CN now leases the ness cards from the railway role, Peterson explained it railways from BC Rail, that representatives, so ranch- is not something he is “well agreement has “dissolved.” ers could call them direct- versed” in, but pledged to “I have 150 kilometres of ly when there are issues. She gain a better understanding fencing applications for CN noted that when ranchers of the problem, so he could alone in the past three years go onto rail rights-of-way make a case to those who ... and we’re not going to let to fix the broken fences the could fix the fences. the producers down. We’re “CN cops” kick them off and “As far as making the going to fight to get some of threaten them with fines. final decision to say yes these fences done.”

“So, there is no way we we’ll fix all your fences, I However, she explained can protect our cattle at all; can’t make that decision.” the ranchers in attendance you are leaving us with no Said Fisher: “I find it inshould take note there has alternatives.” teresting that 17 per cent of been more co-operation Hamer said there is a your revenue comes from from CN on fencing issues group at CN responsible for fertilizer, and that is a pretty in the past six weeks than in working out those issues huge commodity from the the past three years. with cattlemen. She added agricultural industry, so, you “Unfortunately, we have what Wood described is “not know, we need need to work not had the privilege of right,” so she wants to work together.” building one fence on rail together to ensure “all the Peterson said he agreed lines in British Columbia [in right people” are involved. with that “totally.” three years]” She added there a “still some hoops to jump through,” but it seems the ranchers are “finally getting somewhere.”

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Journal

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... Past, Present & Beyond In the Line of Duty: Pt. 2 - The green boat Eight-yearadded. “Betcha we won’t old Tommy Cumsee anything at all.” ming sighed, and At the same time that glanced up from Tommy was reassuring his his desk to the friends, Isaac Decker was clock on the wall. a short distance away beTime was hanging sworn in as a Special ing heavy in the Constable. He had traveled schoolhouse on up from Spences Bridge Bancroft Street in that day, and District Chief Ashcroft, and the of Police Joe Burr shook heat of a late June his former colleague by day in 1909 was the hand.

GOLDEN COUNTRY not helping. Lit“Good to have you tle in the way of back in the saddle, Ike,” he BARBARA RODEN breeze was comsaid. “It’s a real weight off ing through the my mind. I have to head open window, but Tommy imagined he into Kamloops right away, see Fred could hear the Thompson River rush- Hussey. Bandits on the loose are bad ing its way southward. The thought of enough, but there are would-be bounty being on or near the river, instead of hunters coming in from all over, not cooped up at school, made him sigh to mention lawmen who think these again, this time so loudly that Mr. Mc- thieves are responsible for crimes in Donald, the schoolmaster, heard him their jurisdiction.” He shook his head. and shot a warning look in his direc- “It’s a powder keg waiting to explode, tion. Tommy dropped his eyes to the is what it is.” page of sums in front of him, but his “You go to Kamloops, Joe, and mind was elsewhere. don’t worry about anything here,” said At lunchtime he pulled Ernie Gra- Decker. “It’s been a week since the robham and Billy Munro to one side of the bery. Those men are miles from here by playground. “I’m going fishing after now, if they’ve got any sense.” school,” he announced. “Do you want “I hope so, Ike,” replied Burr. to come?”

“Someone in Kamloops reported that Both boys nodded eagerly. “Sure they had a boat stolen a few days back; do!” replied Ernie. “Gonna catch me small the biggest fish ever.” Then his face green clouded slightly. “Dunno if it’s a good one. If idea, though” he added. “They still it was haven’t caught those train robbers, and the banthey could be anywhere.” dits who “My dad said they’re getting more stole it, policemen in to town, just in case,” they’re chipped in Billy. taking “Do you think we’ll be safe?” asked their Ernie, suddenly nervous. “Maybe we time shouldn’t go.” mak“Course we’ll be safe,” said ing their Tommy. “Besides, we’ll stay this side getaway. of the bridge, in sight of the town. But Nothing ever happens here, though,” he keep an

eye on the river, just in case.”

When Burr had departed, Decker strolled down Railway Avenue. More than one person stopped to talk with him, for he had spent several years as a policeman there before retiring to his ranch near Spences Bridge, and had been a popular man. It was clear that almost everyone in town was keeping their eyes and ears open for any sign of strangers. If the bandits decided to come through Ashcroft, Decker decided, they’d have a difficult time staying unnoticed.

He found himself at the north end of town, where the road turned to the left and crossed the bridge, joining up with the Cariboo Wagon Rod on the far side. Three boys were ahead of him, fishing rods over their shoulders.

“Where are you lads off to?” he called.

“Not far, sir,” said Tommy, pointing to the opposite bank. “Our parents know we’re here,” he added.

Decker nodded. “You know we still haven’t caught those train robbers. Stay close to town, and don’t go wandering off.”

“Yes sir,” they replied in unison, and Decker watched as they crossed the bridge. Once on the other side they turned to the left and scrambled down the bank, and within a short time their

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lines were dipping into the river. Decker thought of his own son, Archie, not so much older than these boys. He and Archie hadn’t been fishing together in a while. As soon as he got back to Spences Bridge he’d fix that.

Decker turned and made his way back into town. He spent some time in the police office, reading through circulars and notices, then went back outside, meaning to take another stroll round town while it was still full daylight. As he drew near the river he looked across to the other bank and saw that the boys were still there, although they seemed ready to pack up their things. He was about to call to them and ask if they’d had any luck when his attention was caught by the sound of hoofbeats to his right. He turned, and saw a woman on horseback riding straight towards him.

“You Isaac Decker, the Special Constable?” she asked breathlessly, and he nodded. He saw that her horse was panting and covered in lather, and his instincts were immediately on the alert. No one would ride her horse that hard and fast in this weather unless it was urgent.

“Teamster back there pointed you out, said you were in charge,” she continued, jerking her head in the direction of the bridge.

“What is it? What’s wrong?” Decker asked tersely.

“I was out past the Butte Ranch checking on some cattle, two miles or so that way.” She pointed. “I was pretty close to the river, and saw a boat heading downstream. Don’t get too many boats in the river near here, and I thought of those men who robbed the train. They still haven’t caught them, have they?”

“No,” replied Decker. “What did the boat look like? And how many men were in it?”

“There were two men,” the girl replied promptly. “I saw them clear as clear. And the boat? It was a small one.

Green, I think it was. And it’ll be here in less than half an hour.”

To be continued

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