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Ashcroft Rodeo 2013

Local rodeo riders place well in Ashcroft

Kamloops rider Laura James was the fastest around the barrels, with Cache Creek’s Ginelle Talarico, Logan Lake’s Monica Oram and Colleen Duggan from Cache Creek placing 6th, 7th and 8th respectively.

Elly Farmer from Savona won the Pee Wee Barrell Racing.

Clayton Freemantle and Tim Pellam from the Lower Mainland took first in Team

Roping. Carey Isnardy from Cache Creek with partner Chad Evenson from Pritchard took second place.

Jackson Scott from Kamloops took first in the Jr. Steer Riding, while Kraig Loring from Clinton managed 6th.

Cole Scott of Kamloops won first in the Steer Wrestling. Cohord “Buzz” Mason of Kamloops, formerly of Clinton, won third place.

Mason won first place in

Top Left: Shaun Greenhough of Penticton rides Hell Boy to first place in the Bull Riding last weekend. Top: Coleen Duggan of Cache Creek placed 8th in Ladies Barrel Racing. Below: Cohord “Buzz” Mason formerly of Clinton placed third in the Steer Wrestling. Left: Kaila Mussell of Chilliwack after an unsuccessful Saddle Bronc ride.

the Tie Down Roping. Riley Isnardy placed second, while Troy Girard of Savona took fourth.

Ryland DeRose of Kamloops sat Big Double D to find his way to the top of Baddle Bronc.

Jared Marshall of Prince George won the Bareback event, and Shaun Greenhough of Penticton won the Bull Riding.

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Wendy Coomber cible confinement after staff The 43 year reported seeold Ashcroft ing a couple man was rearguing in the leased to soparking lot, afber friends ter which the nearby who complainant agreed to thought they look after him saw a female and take him being forced home. into the car before it drove Fighting at away. Police the dance located the car June 16 which was just police were pulling into a called to the Cache Creek Leading the Ashcroft Rodeo Parade last Saturday Rodeo Dance motel. The 35 pect vehicle. The driver at the arena year old man and 28 year old woman, showed signs of being highly just after midnight after a both from Coquitlam, ad- intoxicated and was brought fight had broken out bemitted to having an argu- back to the Detachment to tween two patrons. Punches ment, but there was no vio- provide breath samples. The were thrown and police delence involved. They were samples registered blood al- termined that a 24 year old just passing through the area cohol three times over the Edmonton woman was the and spending the night at the limit. The 23 year old Ash- instigator. Her boyfriend, a croft man is now facing 28 year old Ashcroft man, motel. charges of impaired driving was arrested for trying to and driving with blood alco- prevent police from arrestWallet returned June 12 at 10 am Husky hol over .08. He was given ing her. She reciprocated by staff turned in a wallet left a 90 day driving suspension trying to prevent police from behind. The woman from and his vehicle was towed. arresting him and they were 100 Mile House was con- He was also issued tickets both arrested for obstructing tacted and her wallet was re- for driving without insur- police. A 23 year old Kamance, driving without a Driv- loops woman, who was inturned. ers License, and improper volved in the initial fight, use of a seat belt. was also arrested and the Home destruction three were lodged in police June 12 at 10:30 am pocells overnight and released lice attended a disturbance Damaged property June 15 police received a the next morning when soon the Ashcroft Reserve where an intoxicated male complaint of mischief at the ber. was causing damage to his Bonaparte Motel in Cache own residence. He agreed to Creek after staff found a Picking a fight June 16 at 1:20 am while go somewhere else and sleep broken light on the outside of the building not long af- making patrols in the area, it off. ter an unhappy customer had police observed a 28 year checked out. The matter is old Kamloops man trying Impaired driving to instigate a fight outside of June 12 at 5 pm police still under investigation. the Ashcroft arena. He was received a complaint of a arrested for causing a dispossible impaired driver on Sidewalk snooze June 15 at 1 pm police turbance and held overnight the Ashcroft Reserve. They located and stopped the sus- received a report of an in- until sober.

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June 16 at 7:30 pm Traffic Services stopped a 2001 Ford F150 on Hwy 1 at Hwy 97C. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and was given a roadside test, which he Failed. The 46 year old Ashcroft man was given a 90 day driving prohibition and his truck was towed.

Mouthing off to staff

June 17 at 3 am police received a complaint from A&W staff in Cache Creek about a local man having a disagreement with staff and causing a disturbance. He left before police arrived but was located the next day. He agreed that he’d acted inappropriately towards staff and said he would apologize to them.

Rollover on Hwy 1

June 17 at 3:30 pm police attended a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 1 near Juniper Beach. The driver, a 44 year old Cache Creek man, had apparently nodded off at the wheel and the 2009 Pontiac Montana left the road and rolled over. Neither he nor his passenger, a 43 year old Cache Creek man, were injured. The vehicle was a writeoff.

Screaming at the night

June 17 at 10 police police received multiple complaints of a man causing a disturbance at the Mesa Vista Trailer Park in Ashcroft by yelling and screaming. The 31 year old Ashcroft man was located, but began walking away as police approached, still screaming and agitated. Police arrested him and lodged him in cells overnight until sober.

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Prescription impairment

June 18 at 1 am police received two complaints about a possible impaired driver who was staggering around the parking lot of the Husky. He then got into his vehicle and drove into two garbage cans. Police located the vehicle and driver who displayed signs of impairment. He was given a 24 hour suspension for impairment by prescription drugs and his vehicle was towed. The 44 year old Abbotsford man was given a ride to a residence in Ashcroft.

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First Nations, Gold Trail sign education agreement A second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement (AEEA) for the Gold Trail school district has been signed in a ceremony held at a unique outdoor theatre.

Chief Tetlenitsa Theatre, where the Nicola and Thompson rivers meet in Spences Bridge, provided a dramatic backdrop for the celebration. With a design influenced by the traditional structure of an Interior Salish pit house, the theatre proved a perfect setting for a ceremony celebrating past and future.

As well as encouraging student achievement, AEEAs provide opportunities to explore an area’s unique culture. Gold Trail features a program called the Summit Project that takes the learning of Biology 12 and Geography 11 outdoors. Students learn from and with the land and are supported in their learning by local elders.

The Gold Trail school district is located on the traditional territory of the Nlakápamux, Secwépemc, and St’át’imc peoples that represent 19 First Nations. Close to 60 per cent of the total number of students in the district selfidentify as Aboriginal.

AEEAs are five-year agreements to enhance the education of Aboriginal learners through programs and actions that promote academic success, positive self-esteem and cultural awareness.

The first Gold Trail AEEA was signed in 2005 by all 19 area bands. The Aboriginal Nations Education Council has dedicated three years of consultation and dialogue to the creation of this second Agreement. To date, 53 districts have signed AEEAs. Submitted

Larson/Monford win tournament The Semlin Valley Mixed Golf Tournament was held on June 9, it was a fun weekend with 40 people taking part. The weather held off and it was a great day of fun golf for everyone.

At the end of the day everyone went home with a prize and enjoyed a wonderful meal catered

by the Central Cafe. The course is in wonderful shape and the staff of Semlin Valley Golf Club were wonderful hosts as usual.

Organizers Laurie Webster and Harish Natha would like to thank everyone for making this a successful day.

Laurie Webster

Service with a smile - and a dab of paint Anita Ladoski (right) was painting faces last Friday at CFDC Sun Country’s free barbecue, held to celebrate their 25th anniversary of doing business in the community. Sun Country staff were busy throughout the lunch hour serving up hamburgers and cupcakes.

Above, Semlin Valley Mixed Golf Tournament - Winning Team, left to right: Harish Natha organizer, Mark Larson, Shelley Larson, Laurie Webster - organizer, Donna Monford and Paul Monford.

Sign up for summer reading clubs The TNRD Library System is once again inviting children to join the Summer Reading Club, which this year runs from Tuesday, July 2, to Saturday, Aug. 24, and has as its theme “Up, Up and Away.”

As in years past, the TNRDLS will be offering free Reading Clubs for all levels of readers to join. There will be a Read-To-Me Club for emerging readers (toddlers to Age 5), a Summer Reading Club for children ages 6 to 12, and a Teen Reading Club.

When children sign up for the program they will receive a reading log to record their summer reading as well as weekly stickers. They will also be able to participate in fun activities and exciting contests for great prizes. Every reader that completes the program will receive a special award, too.

Grand prizes for the Summer Reading Club (ages 6-12) will be either a helicopter ride courtesy of C.C. Helicopters, or a “Funky Reading Corner.”

Teens do not need to register as their club will be conducted entirely via Twitter at @ TNRDTeenRC. Teens can go the tnrdlib.ca to learn more.

Children can register for the Summer Reading Club on the following dates: Tuesday, June 25, at Ashcroft, Cache Creek, and Clinton libraries, and the Bookmobile; Wednesday, June 26, at Lytton and Savona libraries; and Tuesday, July 2 at Logan Lake Library.

Don’t forget to attend the official opening of the new Cache Creek Library on Wednesday, June 26 from 2-4 pm. Light refreshments will be available and the Time Capsule will be unveiled. The new library is located on Hwy 1 next to the Royal Bank.

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It all begins with a volunteer When you stop and think about the calibre of special events we have in our communities, it’s amazing to realize that it’s all done by volunteers.

But maybe not. Entertaining ourselves has been what we’ve done for hundreds of years. I guess what drives us is a sense of community.

The only amazing part of it is that some people in big cities get paid for doing this.

Maybe we should all get paid for what we do, but the truth is, costs would skyrocket. You wouldn’t be attending a free Graffiti Days Show ‘n Shine or a $10 rodeo or a WILD BABYS BREATH creating small delicate clouds along the river’s edge pass-the-hat musical concert in the park.

A bouquet of thank yous to each and VICTORIA – After 34 The every one of the volunteers in our commun- NDP MLAs were sworn in workto continue a stretch of op- shop took ities. position that will reach at place in And just as we finish up with the aweleast 16 years, leader Adrian Novemsome rodeo and parade, we get news that Dix took a few questions ber 2010, the seniors club in Ashcroft is running out about his future. coinciTom Fletcher of steam.

The party’s provincial dentaltfletcher@blackpress.ca council will meet June 21 to ly at the It’s not that no one wants to volunteer. set the terms of reference for same We know that isn’t true, because we have a review of the party’s dis- provina lot of great community events to choose mal election performance, cial counfrom, and they are all organized and run by Dix told reporters. He re- cil meetvolunteers. Each one of them requires doz- peated that his performance ing where the revolt against to gain credibility.”

The “public ownerens of willing hands, and some of those won’t be spared, and ticked former leader Carole James ship” table really got radical. off some conventional wis- tumbled into the open. While hands are part of several volunteer groups.

Scrap public-private partnerBut the need for more volunteers is lim- dom about the NDP cam- 13 caucus members were ships, the basis of most govpaign. knifing their leader for reaitless. The question is, how awesome do Dix mentioned the al- sons they still can’t or won’t ernment construction today. you want your events? I’ve lived in towns leged lack of “negative” ads, articulate in public – a glar- “Nationalize” independent where the extent of Canada Day was a bar- the local campaigns (read ing problem in itself – the power projects, in the Venebecue hosted by the only service group in candidates), the decreas- backroom policy brainstorm zuelan style of state seizure of private assets. And pertown. You know what? We all enjoyed our- ing reliability of polls and, revealed a deeper malaise. when pressed, his surprise Among the “dream tree” haps most incredibly, tear up selves. the trade agreement between Now we have bouncy castles and magic decision to come out against notions put forward in the Saskatchewan, Alberta and the proposed twinning of the workshop was “free” postshows and parades and you name it. And TransMountain oil pipeline. secondary tuition and pub- B.C. that harmonizes transwe all enjoy ourselves at those, also.

Like last week’s hysteria lic transit, along with raising port truck regulations and so Most people are willing to pitch in at a over a tiny leak in that pipe- wages and lowering fees for forth.

In the real world, the moment’s notice and help fix the immediate line, these are great sound daycare. This isn’t a dream four western premiers met bites for the short attention tree, it’s a money tree. problem. Long term volunteers are somethis week in Winnipeg. And spans of the modern media.

Remember, this is the times a little harder to find. the three-province project But they don’t explain much. NDP’s ruling body, not a Lot of groups, especially children’s now called “New West PartThis all-powerful NDP high school “social justice” nership” will continue to dissports, have a hard time keeping volunprovincial council is a case class or an Occupy Vancoumantle archaic inter-provinteers: when they child is no longer part of in point. A glimpse into its ver squat.

Showing a glimmer of cial barriers. the group, neither is the parent. Not always, inner workings was providWhy would the NDP be ed by a summary of an NDP adult supervision, the workbut usually. secretly against that? Bepolicy development work- shop table on “equitable tax Volunteering is hard work, but the pay cause it’s also a “labour moshop called “Imagine Our policy” even identified the off is seeing so many people thrilled with bility” agreement.

Future” that was leaked by problem. Its first recommenThis harkens back to a a day spent with family and friends at the the B.C. Liberals in the final dation: “Increase our ecosupposed golden age in Canevent that you helped put on. days of the campaign. nomic and financial literacy

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tans shared the beer business, producing identical bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. Inter-provincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, requiring each province to have a big unionized brewery to make uniformly bad beer for the proletariat.

This is the power of a monopoly union. And because of it, this was how governments tried to “create jobs.” It’s a bygone era to which many core NDP supporters stubbornly cling.

This explains the party’s revival of a “job protection commissioner” for forestry.

Which brings us to the proverbial root cause of the B.C. NDP’s woes. Its largest financial donor is the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Hospital Employees’ Union.

Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively.

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From Belly dancing to country music 3rd Annual Belly Dance Gala this weekend

Desert Moon Tribal Bellydance Troupe will be hosting a Gala performance on June 22 at the Ashcroft Community Hall at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is by donation.

In addition Ashcroft’s featured local troupe, they are pleased to present Desert Dawn, a youth troupe - from Ashcroft spearheaded by Teacher/Organizer Denise Tapia. Plus, special guests from Kamloops: Claire de la Lune and Turban Girls.

They will be presenting several different styles of Belly Dance including American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, and Burlesque Bellydancing. This is our third annual event. It will be a wonderful evening celebrating women’s dance.

Theatre In The Raw at The Packing House

Theatre In the Raw brings their original One-Act Plays to BC’s Interior this June and will make a stop at the Packing House on Sunday June 23. Dinner from 5:30 pm, with show starting at 7 pm. Call to reserve at (250) 4582256.

The Musical Theatrical troupes ‘Blue Western Sky One-Act Tour’ will aim to present a variety of dramatic tones, performances, and styles and we have found that series of this nature have been a successful method of launching never before produced award winning works. This particular series will consist of three one-acts and a musical interlude. The plays selected are: Talk Medicine by Sheryl Melnyk - The monologue centres on a man reminiscing after suffering a heart attack, and his need to talk to ease his stress. The play focuses on the development of his moral character and the various ethical ‘forks in the road’ that he has faced. This presentation is an adaptation of TITR’s twentythird original radio play recently presented and broadcast on Vancouver Co-Op Radio’s Arts Rational program.

Maybe Miles by Joe Lauinger - The play focuses on an awkward encounter between a University professor and one of his former masters

students at a strip club he is patronizing and where she happens to work.

The Suspect by Andrzej Jar - The SusNadine pect is a piece focused Davenport on a man being hacreativecurrent@ rassed by a group of telus.net supposed government agents and radical anarchists. His lifestyle collapses around him as he becomes increasingly withdrawn and angry, realizing he has been made the mark for some political subterfuge and deception far beyond him.

Blues for the Road - Michelle Richard and accompanist opening each evening with Blues for the Road. Ms. Richard will also take on supporting roles in two of the One-Acts.

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Music In the Park goes ‘Country’ with Clinton’s Arlen Park

Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents Music In The Park 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 2nd and 4th Wednesday night from 6:30-9:30 pm.

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 soulful and hip sound of the Jackie Treehorn Band, 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 homegrown talent as well!

The next Music In The Park evening of music is Wednesday, June 26 and will feature Arlen Park with his own soulful styling of original country music songs and some awesome covers. Local songstress and multi instrumentalist (ukulele/fiddle and guitar) Llynn Kellman will open.

Arlen was born was raised Clinton, in the heart of the BC interior. For the most part, he was like every other See CURRENT on p. 6 Canadian small town

letters to the editor done so faithfully, and Ashcroft seniors’ have would like to see some of the members step up and club may fold younger take over the reigns.

Dear Editor The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors’ Society (ACCSS) is rapidly approaching closing down, but with the members’ help,this can be avoided.

For the past 15 or 20 years, the governance of the society has been in the hands of the same elected executive, and membership has remained at over 100. This year far fewer members have signed up, and the majority are over 80 or soon will be. The present executive, as is to be expected after such long service, are tired of doing all the jobs they

To this end, according to the by-laws, to be eligible for election, members should have attended at least seven of the monthly meetings prior to the Annual General Meeting. This year’s meeting will be held today, Thursday, June 20 at 1 pm in the Seniors’ Centre. Please attend.

The present executive may be willing to stay on in their present positions and mentor their successors, should new faces appear at the monthly meetings and be willing to take over the positions at next year’s elections.

If you are interested in

being an active part of the ACCSS, please attend.

If you have any suggestions on how to make changes that will make the situation better, please attend.

If you would like to take a more active part in running the club, and have thought about what your expertise can bring to the group, please attend.

Think carefully and remember - no executive means no club. No club means no bridge, no carpet bowling, no card or board games, no bingo on Saturdays, no strawberry teas, no bazaars, no 80+ lunches, no Christmas lunch, no representation on many community comittees. Imagine all these empty spaces on your calendars!

Joyce West Member

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Organizers of the Semlin Valley Mixed Golf Tournament, Laurie Webster Special & Harish Natha, would like to thankthanks all of our Sponsors and Volunteers to the following companies and individuals for making this day’s event a success for making a successful and fun filled day.

Husky House

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Ashcroft Bakery

Interior Savings Credit Union

Ashcroft Bottle Depot

Interior Savings Insurance

Ashcroft Dental Clinic

Jamie Neighbours Lawn Service

Ashcroft Journal

Junction Shell

Ashcroft Workwear

Kal Tire

Bonaparte Band Winery

Laurie Webster

Brian Henderson

Lordco

Cariboo Jade Shop

Molsons—Tony Talarico

Central Café

Nature’s Gifts

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Peoples Drug Mart

Costco

Quality Glass

Dairy Queen

Remax

Dave Johnson

Revelations

Desert Hills Farm

Royal Bank

Fields

Royal LePage

Golfland

Safety Mart Foods

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Heartland Restaurant

Semlin Valley Golf Club

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Elvis headlines at Wellness Festival

boy growing up. Had a Races and much more. The Ceremonies start at love for hockey and play- 1 pm with speeches, live music and cake! Plus ing outdoors. The only really difference was free swimming at pool from noon – 8 pm and that he had a talent Seniors Bingo from for, and loved to sing.

2-4 pm.

This particular interest Ashcroft Wellness had him going to loFestival features cal talent shows from Elvis! the age of 5 years old, The 1st Annual singing favourites such Ashcroft Wellness Fesas “Bad Bad Leroy tival, July 19-21, will Brown” and apparentfeature a number of ly, used to put on quite Smell rotten eggs? musical acts througha show in those days.

1 It could be natural gas. out the weekend.

He got his first guiThe outdoor festival tar when he was 13, will take place on the and along with the streets of downtown strong “Country” influAshcroft, from 2nd to ence of the area and his 2 Go outside.

8th Avenue. growing love of R&B There will be two and Rock, a songwriter outdoor stages and began to emerge. His an array of local and bright cowboy smile, regional Buskers which smooth country vocals Call FortisBC’s 24-hour include Jim Ryan, John and soulful perform3 emergency line at Kidder, Nadine Davenance style is sure to be 1-800-663-9911 or 911. port, Karla Cummins, ingredients for a great Theresa Takacs, Jenshow. nifer Ferguson, Ken The WRAP soci- Ashcroft singer/songwriter Subhadra MorrisNelson opened this year’s Music in the Park.

Leinweber and Llynn ety hopes everyone Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you Kellman and many enjoys the music all smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us. summer long! Look for posters around town more. Other activities planned are workshops, and take home one of the small handouts that demonstrations and booths.

Learn more at fortisbc.com/safety.

The Festival starts at 5 pm on Friday and will be available at local retailers.

Check out www.windingriversarts.ca for ends at 3 pm Sunday. Friday night will start off info on all the upcoming artists and their music. with a free concert featuring the lovely ladies of FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-048.22 06/2013) So bring a chair, a blanket, a picnic dinner or Flat Busted from Spences Bridge.

Saturday there will be two free performbuy dinner from one of our food vendors. Passthat-Hat donations encouraged. Come early - ances by Elvis Tribute singer, Steve Elliott with 3-048.22_GasOdourPrintAd_FOR583_4.3125x6.5_PRESS.indd 1 6/14/2013 10:27:03 AM his show, ‘Elvis Elite’, and a free Street Dance the park fills up fast. featuring the country rock band, 32nd Avenue.

Canada Day Celebrations just around the Steve Elliott will also take the stage on the corner for Ashcroft and Cache Creek Sunday morning of the Wellness Festival for an Last time I introduced the concept of Whole Body Vibration In Ashcroft, Canada Day Celebrations will Interdenominational Church Service at St Al(WBV) where you can stand or do various exercises (ie pushups, squats) on a platform that oscillates and vibrates. be brought to you by the fine folks of Winding bans Hall. You can look forward to many gosAlthough is stimulates many functions in our body let's look at Rivers Arts & Performances Society. They cor- pel favourites and sacred songs made famous by the one that is most directly related to Chiropractic. dially invite the whole Community to come on Elvis Presley.

Chiropractic is about movement, or more specifically the out and enjoy the festivities planned for MonSteve has been a performer since 2000 and restoration of movement that has been lost. We adjust joints day, July 1.

Festivities will start at 11 am at the has won various Elvis contests throughout Canso that they can move. In a nutshell, movement is health. The more you move, the healthier you are. When we move we are Ashcroft Pool Park, with Ceremonies starting at ada, including the Grand Canadian Championnot only exercising our cardiovascular system but also our noon. Other great activities planned are; a bike ship of the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival proprioceptive nervous system. Close your eyes and wiggle decorating contest, skits, speeches, kid’s games, 2004 in Penticton. your fingers. In your minds eye you know exactly what your music, hotdogs, cake and free swimming at He travels now full time with his “ Elvis fingers are doing: position, speed, pressure, sensation. That is pool from 1-4.

Elite “ show and his act has taken him throughproprioception and it is a critical nutrient for your brain and The Village of Cache Creek is thrilled to out Canada and the USA. Expect a high energy your health. By the way 90% of proprioception originates in the spine - how important is spinal function to health??? All be back at the Park for this year’s Canada Day to the century’s most celebrated and loved.... movement stimulates proprioception and therefore enhances Celebrations! They invite you to come on out Elvis Presley! Steve has the Young Elvis down health. That is why walking 1/2 hour per day or more reduces and enjoy the festivities beginning at 10 am at to a tee, along with the hip swivels and clasall forms of chronic illnesses by significant amounts. the Cache Creek Recreational Park. Activities sic duck walk that made Elvis so recognizable Now back to our WBV machine. Standing on the machine planned include Bike Decorating & Parade, in the 50’s! Crooning through the ballads and significantly stimulates proprioception going to the brain Games such as Tug of War, Sack Races, Egg Rockabilly hits, Steve is ready to Shake! which then stimulates many of the healthy centres within the Current from p. 5

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Mystery mule causes a stir at Ashcroft parade I feel compelled to share a hilarious story from last week’s Rodeo Parade with the readers of the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal! It’s regarding “Wilbur” the mule.

Remember Rudolph, the reindeer who was built by my husband, Terry, and was ridden in the Christmas parade by Al Midgley? Well, we decided that we could give him a new suit and turn him into a mule for the (Ashcroft Rodeo) mining parade.

After I finished making his new exterior, he looked like a “Wilbur”.

It all started shortly before he was to set off on his adventure lead- “Goldrush Cam” Tedford and his trusty “Wilbur” the mystery mule. ing the rodeo parade along side his companCam, meanwhile, had to life Wilbur’s front end whenever ion, “Goldrush Cam” (Tedford). a crack ran across the road! Between Cam’s crazy antics and The Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association was next Wilbur’s foam and wire mouth jiggling as if he were talking in the line-up. Apparently Wilbur, being a full-sized mule, when he went over the bumps or the wheels wobbled, they was quite a puzzling and upsetting phenomenen to the real made quite the “mining” team! You never know the inside horses who were waiting behind him for the parade to com- story until it’s all over! mence. The horses were jumpy and a tad unruly, looking at Hope you all enjoyed the parade! this strange, still mule which was paused before them.

Heather Philpott Finally, the largest horse of all could not take it anymore... He had to find out who this mysterious stranger was in their midst! He reached out his nose, whisked Wilbur’s take to one side, PROUDLY PRESENTS and took it a full, slow breath to acquaint himA night of original live Theatre... self further.

Trouble was, Wilbur’s tail was made out of Buffalo wool... Very fuzzy and loose. The poor horse snorted and blustered and sneezed, trying to clear the outrageous leavings of this mortifying mule from his nasal passages!

The parade then got underway and the equestrians were under control. First turn in the parade route, however, Wilbur hit a crack in the road with his front feet (wheels). Up went his back legs, appearing to the horses that he was bucking! Again the upset resumed. Finally, Ernie Dobson, president of the Rodeo Association, took the lead and ensured that the horses kept a good distance from Wilbur for the duration of the parade route.

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The Ashcroft and District Lions Club wish to thank the following people and organizations that helped to make Skip’s Memorial Charity Run a success this year: Interior Savings Credit Union • IG Machine & Fibers Ltd. Cariboo Jade and Gifts • Cariboo Septic Service Santo Talarico and the car wash • Village of Ashcroft Ashcroft Terminal • Brian Henderson Vicki Trill and her exercise group Ashcroft Elementary School students Grant Reilly, Ashcroft Elementary School principal Stephanie Walker • Ashcroft Bakery Ashcroft Journal • Safety Mart Foods First place winners were: 10 km 50 and over – Tom Moe 10 km 20 – 49 - Briggy Schroeder 10 km 19 and under – Hunter Beckett 5 km 50 and over – Michel Grondin 5 km 20 – 49 – Lisa Tegart 5 km 19 and under – Monika Paulos 2.5 km 50 and over – Mae Boomer 2.5 km 20 – 49 - Nicole Robinson 2.5 km 19 and under – Breanna Grimshire

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COMING EVENTS June 21-22 - The BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will be visiting Ashcroft Hospital. Women ages 4079 can book an appointment by calling 1-800-663-9203 or visiting www.smpbc.ca.

June 22 - GeoCaching with Gold Country meet and greet.

Ashcroft Library 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Learn about getting started with GeoCaching and exploring the Gold Country area. For more info contact the library 250-453-9042.

June 24 - the next Cache Creek Council meeting will be held at 4:30 pm in the Village Office.

June 26 - Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents Music In The Park with Clinton’s very own Arlen Park. Opening for him is Llynn Kellman. At the Gazebo in Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave. in Ashcroft, 7:00-9:30 pm.

June 26 - Free Bra Clinic, Ashcroft Hospital 9 am - 5 pm. To book custom fitting call Bev 1-888-909-9641.

June 27 - Ashcroft Secondary School welcomes colleagues and students, past and present, of Donna Schiller to a potluck lunch in honour of her retirement 12:00 - 1:00. Please RSVP to Hazel at 250-453-9144 by Friday June 21.

July 1 - Canada Day at Ashcroft Pool Park. 11:15 Bike Decorating, Noon - Colour Parade & Celebration. Free hotdogs, cake and ice cream.

July 10 - Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents Music In The Park with the Jackie Treehorn Band. Opening for him is Nadine Davenport. These evening concerts are held at the Gazebo in Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave. in Ashcroft, 7:009:30 pm.

July 19-21 - Ashcroft’s first annual Wellness Awaits You Festival.

Demonstrations, workshops, activities, music and more!

Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., JUNE 21 • 6:30 - 8:00 pm BARON OF BEEF $10.00/plate Visitors Welcome

MEAT DRAW Every Saturday ~ 3:00 pm

* 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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around the flagger and kept go- tions on the history of Clinton. ing. Most were really excited Kudos to the 150/50 committo be included for a moment in tee members, Village staff, mayor and our celebrations. councillors, the many volunteers, the At noon the festivities flaggers, RCMP, Ambulance attendSusan Swan moved to the Memorial Hall ants, Clinton VFD members, students 459-2224 or 2325 to enjoy birthday cake that was and their teachers who all helped make countrysquire@ cut and served by Mayor and this such a successful event. bcwireless.com Councillors. Then the students of David Stoddart School took Clinton Bike Rodeo Clinton’s 150th Birthday The Clinton RCMP held a bike over. Gloria Mertens’ drama class gave As mentioned in the June 6 edition a performance that was enjoyed by ap- rodeo at Reg Conn Centennial Park of this publication, traffic came to a halt proximately 70 people, and the So- on Saturday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m. in Clinton on June 11. From 10 a.m. cial Studies 9/10 class gave presenta- The children of all ages were invited until noon, to learn about volunteers bicycle safety stopped traffic and try the obin front of the stacle course.

Village OfApproxifice on Hwy mately 40 chil97 to hand out dren and their information parents atpackages, ttended, and the shirts and pins kids had a great to the motime manoeuvtoring public. ring through One of the the obstacle volunteers, course and getJune Bourgo ting lessons later comon bike safemented what ty from Cst. an amazing Jeff McMilittle town we chaels as he led live in! It was them through a great event the course. The and out of 450 kids could also or so vehicles earn goodie we stopped bags by going only two were through a serCst. Jeff McMichaels prepares to lead more contestants through the obstacle course at grumps and ies of stations the RCMP Bike Rodeo one just drove and completing tasks at each one.

Each entrant also had the chance to win a new bicycle.

The Clinton Lions Club kept everyone fed as they barbeJune 2013 • Week 4 cued hotdogs throughARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Patience is necessary this week, Aries. out the event. UnWithout it, you will grow frustrated quickly over the course of fortunately the heavy several days. Relax and make the most of the situation. rain cut the event TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Expect to feel energetic and enthusiastic short around 2 p.m. this week, Taurus. You may not know the source of all this energy and optimism, but that’s irrelevant as long as you enjoy these It poured so hard the feelings. water was bubbling up GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may be feeling a little psychic lately, in the grass. I left beGemini. Give your insights the benefit of the doubt and try to understand the message that is being conveyed. fore the bicycles were awarded so I do not CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Some intellectual conversation has you aiming for bigger and better things, Cancer. You may start a few have the names of the creative projects as a result of these discussions. winners.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t be surprised if some changes The community regarding your career come your way this week. A raise, promotion or a new job may be on the horizon. Embrace these changes. owes a big Thank You VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a release of tension is just what to Jeff and Shannon you need. You may find that something that has been restricting you McMichaels and the and holding you back disappears in a few days. rest of the volunteers LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, sheer luck that brings strange and who worked so hard wonderful things is in the big picture this week. The things that you have been wishing or dreaming of just may come true. to make this event SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a business or romantic partner possible. Also, thanks brings good news your way. This news erases a funk that you have to the sponsors, Clinbeen in. The news may help you resume a goal you had abandoned. ton RCMP, West FraSAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t worry about an ser, the 150/50 Comupcoming doctor’s visit. You may just get a clean bill of health from your doctor this week. This will definitely ease up some stress. mittee, Make ChilCAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You are full of creative energy, dren First and any one Capricorn, and must turn it into projects that may help you to earn else who contributed. some money in the near future. Get started while you are motivated.

The Clinton BCAS AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Expect some news that sheds light on was on site in case of a difficult issue that you have been trying to resolve, Aquarius. You may feel so relieved that a celebration is in order. injury but thankfully PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Exciting changes are coming, and they all their services were not center around you, Pisces. It may be embarrassing being the center needed. of attention, but try to enjoy it.

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The 150/50 Committee members who participated in the stopping of traffic and handing our info. They are (l-r standing) Rebekah Bowen, Sandi Burrage, Clare Warner, Lois Thompson, June Bourgo, Alice Crosson, Bernice Wiehs-Torheiden and Joanne Molnar with Diana Guerin in front.

It takes a lot of time and hard work to put on an event such as this. We in Clinton are lucky to have dedicated people who are passionate enough to put on these events. Job well done!

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Family Fun Day

The next 150/50 event scheduled in Clinton is a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Reg Conn Centennial Park.

The event, Celebrating Literacy will demonstrate different learning skills through fun activities including seed planting, treasure hunt, scavenger hunt, face painting, sidewalk chalk drawing, a story teller and other family games.

This is an event for the whole family. Everyone is welcome to come and take part, win prizes and enjoy a free lunch.

2012 Annual Report Presentation

There will be a Special Meeting on Friday, June 28 at noon in Council Chambers to present the 2012 Annual Report. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

There will be Music in the Park concerts in July and August at the bandshell in Reg Conn Centennial Park.

The following musicians and dates have now been confirmed: July 6 – local artists Lynn Shook Duo, Arlen Park, and more; July 20 – Dustin 250-457-6237 Bentall and KenAnnual Meeting del Carson; Monday June 24, 2013 Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF CACHE CREEK OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 763, 2013

In memory of George Benna Dear Dad To hear you laugh and touch your face To feel the warmth of your embrace To hear the words you used to say Are you daddy’s girl today?

I know the pain of losing you It doesn’t matter what I do I’ll still tell you every day That I am daddy’s girl today.

Sending love to our dadwe miss you so much Thanks for watching over us all.

From all of daddy’s girls

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Local Government Act RSBC, 1996, c.323 that the Council of the Village of Cache Creek will hold a Public Hearing to consider representations regarding “Village of Cache Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 763, 2013” (the “proposed Bylaw”) at Council Chambers,1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, BC commencing at 4:30 p.m., June 24, 2013.

AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

SUBJECT LANDS: The proposed Bylaw pertains to all lands within the Village of Cache Creek.

PURPOSE OF “VILLAGE OF CACHE CREEK OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 763, 2013”: In general terms, the purpose of the Bylaw is to adopt a new Official Community Plan for all lands within the Village of Cache Creek. The new Official Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the Village of Cache Creek, respecting the purposes of local government.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforementioned “Village of Cache Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 763, 2013” and related documents which have been or will be considered by the Council of the Village of Cache Creek may be inspected at the Village office located at 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, BC, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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De Cook, Audrey Esme DE COOK, Audrey Esme of Peachland, BC. passed away peacefully at Summerland Seniors’ Village on May 23rd, 2013 at the age of 99 years. Audrey was born in Albion Ridge, Alberta on November 21st, 1913 and spent the early years of her childhood there. In her early teens the family moved to a dairy farm in Oregon and Audrey attended school in Coos Bay. She later returned to Alberta and married Frank De Cook, a neighbour, when she was seventeen. They farmed together in Alberta and later moved to BC where they owned and operated a guest ranch for many years. She was sadly predeceased by her husband Frank as well as sons; Stanley, Jim, and Len. Audrey will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children; Mel De Cook of Kamloops, Joan De Cook and Del Jones both of Peachland as well as ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Alban’s Anglican Church 501 Brink Street, Ashcroft, BC. on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 at 11:00am. Reverend Jim White will officiate. Interment of the urn will follow at Ashcroft Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Audrey’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Communities in Bloom partners with Ashcroft Early Learning Colorful painted rocks now adorn the outside of the Tourist Information building across the street from Safety Mart. The partnership between Ashcroft Communities in Bloom and the Ashcroft Early Learning group began last year and was such a success that it was carried on again this year. Communities in Bloom provides the paint and the little artists at the Ashcroft Early Learning paint rocks in any design and colours they wish.

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She has spent the past two and a half years in Ashcroft, close to her daughters. Helen was born in Warman, Saskatchewan on January 17, 1929, the fourth child of Isaak and Susanna Fehr’s 13 children. She met and married Tom Sheppard in Melfort, SK in 1948. They came to British Columbia in 1950, where Tom worked in the mining industry. They travelled around the province, finally settling in Greenwood. It was there that they raised their family. In 1976 they moved to Ashcroft where they resided until Tom retired. At that time they moved to Princeton. In 2011 Helen moved back to Ashcroft. Helen will be lovingly missed by her children: William (Linda), Susan (Gord), Wesley (Rachel), Pat (Linda) and Sandra (Roy), 14 grandchildren, 22 3/4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters; Tena and Mary and their families, numerous nieces and nephews and many others who called her Grandma and friend. Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband Tom in July, 2008.

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 14th, 2013 at St. Columba United Church in Greenwood, British Columbia, officiated by Pastor John Siemens. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family care of www.HansonsFuneral.ca

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Thursday, June 20, 2013 The Journal

Golden Country presents

... Past, Present & Beyond In the Line of Duty: Pt. 4 - Death on the River By 6 on a Monday left arm. The other evening Ashcroft is a remained seatquiet place, and that ed, coolly observwas as true in 1909 as it ing the unfolding is today. On the night of scene.

Monday, June 28, 1909, “You’re wanthowever, a number of ed for train robpeople – either there bery,” said Deckby chance, or attracted er tersely. “You by reports that somebetter come along thing was happening – with me.” had gathered by the rivThe pair eyed er at the north end of him for a moment. town, close to where Then, as if reachGOLDEN COUNTRY the bridge crossed the ing a decision, the BARBARA RODEN Thompson and joined man who had reup with the Cariboo mained seated Road. They kept a respoke. spectful – some might even have said “All right. Wait until I get my coat, fearful – distance from the spot where though. It’s in the boat.”

Isaac Decker stood amidst some boulDecker gave a curt nod. The first ders on the riverbank, watching as a man had moved a few steps closer small green boat with two men aboard to Decker, and for a moment the two it made for the shore a few yards above faced each other over a distance of him. some 60 or so feet. Then, with a mutDecker had good reason to ques- tered “Now take me if you can,” the tion the men in the boat, for everyone stranger reached under the coat hangin the area was on the lookout for the ing from his arm and produced somebandits who had robbed a CPR train thing from beneath it. near Kamloops a week earlier. If the It was a gun. former policeman – who had been Whether it was training, instinct, or sworn in as a Special Constable earlier luck, Isaac Decker seemed prepared. that day – was aware of the onlookers No sooner had the man raised his rehe gave no sign of it, fixing his atten- volver to fire than Decker leveled the tion squarely on the boat and its occu- .22. Two shots rang out almost simulpants as it neared the shore. The sin- taneously, and the horrified onlookgle shot .22 rifle he had borrowed from ers saw both men stagger backward. a passing boy was cradled in his right The man from the boat, who had been arm. struck full in the face, dropped to The policeman had already ordered the ground and lay completely still. the boat ashore and asked the men to Decker appeared to have been shot identify themselves. They had obeyed low down on the right side; a serious the first order but not the second, and wound, for he stumbled and reeled, but as the vessel came aground Decker not a fatal one, for the policeman recalled to them to raise their hands and mained on his feet, the now unloaded step on to the bank. .22 still in his hands.

“What do you want us for?” reThe man in the boat had remained plied one of the men. He scrambled motionless while this drama unfolded awkwardly from the boat, hampered on the riverbank. Now he reached somewhat by a coat draped over his down into the vessel, as if to get the

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In doing so he passed within 20 feet of eight-year-old Tommy Cumming, who had seen the entire tragedy unfold. He ignored the boy, who saw that the man was smeared with blood along his right shoulder and arm. Without a backward glance the bandit crossed the road and made his way towards the CPR tracks, crossing those in turn and ascending the hill above them. Moments later he had disappeared from sight.

Tommy was the first person to move. The sight of the murderer, so close to him, and the blood which stained his clothing had seemed to break some terrible spell, and the boy at last gained the power of his legs. He dashed to the road and turned right, heading back into town, running as fast as he could. He ran blindly, heedlessly, instinctively down Railway, crying out as loudly as he could between ragged breaths, “He’s been shot! He’s been shot! Isaac Decker has been shot!”

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coat of which he had spoken. When his hands returned to view, however, they held a shotgun, which was aimed squarely at Isaac Decker. A moment’s silence hung in the air between the two, broken only by the sound of the water rushing past, and the wind as it tugged at the grass and sagebrush and lifted small eddies of dirt. The onlookers, frozen, made neither movement nor sound.

Then the still evening was shattered once more, this time by the blast of the shotgun. When the echoes had stopped, Isaac Decker lay stretched upon the ground, unmoving. The rifle was still clutched in his hand, but he would have no further use for it.

There were gasps and cries from those watching, but while one or two made tentative steps in the direction of where Decker lay they went no further, torn between a desire to run to his assistance – however fruitless such an action would be – and their fear of the man who had so coolly fired on the lawman, and who still held the shotgun. He had stepped from the boat and approached the body of his fallen comrade, moving without any sign of concern or hurry, as casually as if he were out for a stroll, and now bent down over the other man, as if to try to help.

Nothing so humane motivated his actions, however, for he proceeded – still with that same terrible calm – to go through the other’s pockets and remove what looked like a number of papers. He also took the revolver and, stuffing the items into his own An old Journal ad for CPR

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