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POLICE REPORTWendy Coomber

Library mishapOct. 30 police received a

report of damage to the back exterior wall of the Ashcroft Library, as reported in last week’s Journal. The impact, just off the parking lot be-hind the library, was signifi-cant enough to move some tables inside the building that were against the wall at the time of the accident. Po-lice have no suspects at this time, but invite anyone with any information about the accident to phone them at 453-2216.

Smashing pumpkinsOct. 31 at 8:30 pm police

received a complaint that three youths had stolen a jack o’lantern from the front steps of their Ashcroft resi-

dence and smashed it on the grass. One youth was wear-ing a Scream costume, and another was riding a bike. Police made patrols but the suspects were not located.

Egg warOct. 31 at 9 pm police

received a complaint of an “egg war” among a group of five or six youths in the same Ashcroft neighborhood as the smashed pumpkin. The youths were not only throw-ing eggs at each other, but at some houses as well. Again, they were not located.

Impaired accident

Oct. 31 at 10 pm police re-sponded to a single mo-

tor vehicle accident near the brake check on Hwy 97C af-ter a pickup truck hit a deer. The vehicle was disabled by the accident, and the driver was located walking down the highway towards the bridge. The 19 year old Ash-croft man was given a road-side sobriety test, which he Failed. He was given a 24 hour driving suspension and a violation ticket for driving contrary to the conditions of his license and not dis-playing his N. The deer was not located.

Flying down the highwayNov 1 at 10 am a Traf-

fic Services officer stopped a northbound pickup truck on Hwy 97, 1 km south of 70 Mile House for speed-ing. The officer noted that the vehicle was traveling at 146 kph in the 100 kph zone. The driver, a 32 year old Kamloops man, was issued a ticket for excessive speed and his 2011 Chevrolet pick-up was impounded for seven days.

Empty vehicles collideNov. 1 at 7 pm police re-

ceived a report of a hit and run in the parking lot of the Castle Inn Motel in Cache Creek in which one emp-ty vehicle rammed into an-other one. The complainant,

a 53 year old Cache Creek man, reported that an unoccupied vehicle rolled down an incline and hit is parked vehicle. There was minimal damage done, but it turns out that the driver of the offending vehicle had left his contact infor-mation with the mo-tel’s manager. Dam-age was under $1,000 and it was not a hit and run. No charges were laid.

Police car hitNov. 3 at 12:30 am

police on patrol no-ticed a tractor trail-er parked on Hwy 1 in the turning lane in front of the Husky. The officer locat-ed the driver and ad-vised him that he was parked illegally and would have to move. While moving his truck, the driver put it into reverse to back up and accidental-ly backed into the po-lice car behind him. Damage was minimal and no one was in-jured. Charges under the Motor Vehicle Act are expected to be laid against the 55 year old Hope man.

Wildlife collisionNov. 4 at 6:30 am

police received a re-port of a single vehicle accident on Hwy 97 after a Dodge Caravan struck a deer by Maid-en Creek. The driver, a 74 year old woman from 108 Mile Ranch was not injured and her vehicle was still driveable. The deer was not located.

Ashcroft resident Ken Dickenson took part in the Ashcroft Heritage Committee’s event on Oct. 28, describing war’s impact on Ashcroft. Ken talked about some of his experiences as a soldier in the Korean War.

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Cache Creek pool gets new boiler

Cache Creek Council decided to spend near-ly $50,000 on three new boilers for its swim-ming pool to solve an ongoing boiler-mainten-ance problem.

“This is probably the way to go but certainly isn’t cheap,” said Mayor John Ranta, reviewing the information from Village staff at the Oct. 22 Council meeting.

The Village paid $7,600 for the current boil-er, which was installed in 2007. It has needed repairs almost every year since then, costing the Village an additional $11,000.

Administrator Leslie Lloyd says the water table in the park, which borders the Bonaparte River, is so high that the Village can’t drain the pool in the winter; it has to keep the water warm enough to prevent it from freezing and causing damage to the pool liner and in-ground utilities.

Lloyd says the current boiler is not adequate for the type of use it is being put to. The main pool pump is left running throughout the winter to keep the water circulating through the boil-er, which is set at a very low temperature. The new boilers are expected to be in place before this winter.

Although Council didn’t plan for the ex-pense of the new boilers, councillors deter-mined that there was enough money in the cur-rent budget to cover just over half the cost; the other half will be included in, and paid out of, next year’s budget.

Council is hoping that the new boilers will be eligible for Fortis BC’s rebate program. The new ultra high efficiency boilers are expected to save the Village $4,000-$4,500 per year in heat-ing costs.

VICTORIA - While Ministry of Environ-ment officials remain confident that there is no risk to public health or the environment, the ministry is launching a formal investigation in response to concerns around the approximate-ly 1,800 tonnes of potentially hazardous fly ash shipped to the Cache Creek Landfill from the Burnaby waste-to-energy facility in July and August, announced Environment Minister Terry Lake on Oct. 30.

The investigation is being conducted by the ministry’s Environmental Protection Division offices in Kamloops and Surrey, and the Con-servation Officer Service.

Staff continue to work with Metro Vancou-ver, Covanta, and Wastech to deal with removal of the ash. Any hazardous ash must be removed and transported to another facility because the Cache Creek Landfill is not authorized for haz-ardous waste.

All ash currently being produced by the Burnaby incinerator is being transported to an authorized hazardous-waste facility in Alberta.

This is a non-compliance issue and ministry staff are continuing to work with Metro Vancou-ver to ensure all environmental standards are being met and that all the necessary steps are being taken to remediate the situation. The B.C. government is committed to a timely investiga-tion.

Fly ash is the collected particulate matter that results from combustion gases being forced through fabric bags prior to being discharged into the environment.

Anticipation builds for A Midsummer Night’s MidtermLocal actors throw themselves into their parts as they rehearse for the comedy, A Midsummer Nights Midterm. The cast of 25 is busy memorizing there lines and taking direction from director Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan. A Midsummer Night’s Midterm runs Nov. 15-17 with three evening performances beginning at 7 pm and a matinee on the Saturday at 2 pm in the Ashcroft Community Hall. Admittance is by donation. Above: Andrea Bona, Barbra Roden, Kirk Watson (back), Karla Cummins (back) and Shirlee Johnson practice their lines. Below: Dylan Ryan, Cecelia McLean, Gareth Smart, Connie Walkem, Nadine Davenport, Kirk Watson, Karla Cummins and Jim McLean talk about the play.

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terest and news coverage this past week about the fly ash issue at the Cache Creek Landfill (CCLF). We’ve been busy answering a lot of questions, some based on inaccur-ate information, and thought you’d like to know what is happening in response to the situation.

The regular monthly testing of the fly ash, and assurance that it is not hazardous waste and safe for disposal at CCLF, is the respon-sibility of Covanta, the operator of Metro Vancouver’s waste inciner-ator in Burnaby.

Wastech requested missing test results from the summer and, upon review of the data, realized the fly ash shipped in July and August from Covanta to the landfill con-tained elevated levels of leachable Cadmium. The material was un-knowingly handled by Wastech, transported and disposed at CCLF - a facility not classified to receive hazardous material.

The integrity of the CCLF is a priority for us. We are working on assessing the problem created by the contaminated fly ash, and have taken measures to protect the fa-cility, the community and the land. This is what we can report:

- As soon as Wastech noticed the high leachable Cadmium con-tent on the fly ash test results, for-mal notifications were sent to Met-ro Vancouver, the Village of Cache Creek and the Ministry of Environ-ment. Wastech immediately halted all fly ash activities. At that point, Wastech also took the position that it would not resume accepting fly ash until it had assurance about the composition of the material.

- Leachable Cadmium does not pose a threat to human health. The potential issue with leach-able Cadmium is its impact on leachate composition. The fly ash is contained in a dry monofill in the CCLF Annex, with a dedicat-ed leachate collection system. This means the material can be tested

and, if necessary, ex-cavated and moved to an appropriate facility.

- Wastech employ-ees and contractors are aware of the situation.

Wastech will continue to provide updates as the information becomes available. We do not have answers to questions about what created the problem - those questions should be directed to Metro Vancouver and Covanta - but we can speak to the proactive actions Wastech and the Village are taking to deal with the situation and keep the community and facility safe.

- Wastech hired Golder, the en-gineer of record for the CCLF, to conduct a detailed analysis of the material deposited in the land-fill from July to September 2012. Golder began sampling material in the fly ash monofill. The testing plan was provided to the MOE and Metro Vancouver.

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NOISY AND FUN FIREWORKS DISPLAY on Hallowe’en in Cache Creek

If you came here looking for commen-tary on the election taking place to the south of us, you’re in the wrong place. I quit following U.S. elections years ago: they drove me crazy and I couldn’t do a thing about them.

Over the years I’ve come to realize that many things drive me crazy. I can add an-other one to my List nearly every day. With experience, I think I’ve learned to cut loose the ones I have no control over, and to con-centrate my efforts on the ones that I can change - or at least, think I can.

And I find Canadian politics much more entertaining. And depressing. At least it’s easier to follow.

But what I was getting ready to com-ment on was the change in the season. Read a political metaphor into that if you like, but I was referring to was how the long, gray days with their increasingly colder temper-atures herald the start of the “community season”.

Have you noticed how community ac-tivities increase as Autumn makes way for Winter?

During the Spring and Summer, every-one does their own thing. Community events happen during those seasons, but mostly everyone is in vacation-mode, or yardwork-mode. Activities that are person-al or for the immediate family.

When the weather turns cold, the com-munity turns to each other for company. What made me think of it, besides years of observing it everywhere I’ve lived, was just thinking of all of the “community” events that are coming up - plays, concerts, sup-pers, parades, fundraisers, etc.

Yeah, we have all of those throughout the year, but my calendar will give you a visual image of how they occur more fre-quently at this time of the year. By com-parison, May to September is dead!

Maybe it harks back to the time when the village huddled around a single fire in the great house... if that ever happened - but those are the stories that keep us entertained while building community.

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See CARSON on p.7

by Esther Darlington MacDonald

This empire, still visible in part, from the highway connecting Pavilion with Lillooet tells a story that would herald its founders as heroic figures in every sense of the word.

Yet, strange, that few of this generation and even of the last generation have not heard of Robert and Eliza Carson, let alone what locals of the day in the early days of the Cariboo gold rush, re-ferred to as “Carson’s King-dom”. “Kingdom” you say? Isn’t that a bit of an exag-geration? No. If anything, the Carson story reads like a triumphant unfoldment of every quality that humanity respects and depends upon: Vision, strength of charac-ter, and ultimately, a deter-mined confidence that leads to achievement. The Carsons were history makers.

Scottish-born Carson, an orphan, came to this country with a head full of dreams and a body strong enough to fulfill them. His capacity to grasp every ad-vantage that the land held, was not remarkable in it-self. What was remarkable was that a boy raised in an orphanage, without parent-al guidance and the support of family, achieved in his life time what many a lesser soul could only dream of.

We know nothing about the background, even the de-tails of Carson’s personality. But the evidence of Carson’s achievements was and still is, the template of a mystery that gives us a good deal of insight.

Lorraine Harris’s Half-way to the Goldfields, long out of print, provides a good picture of Carson and his family. I bought the

soft-covered book 40 years ago, and it became a valu-able source of information not only about the Carsons, but also those earliest fam-ilies around Lillooet. Some years ago, researching a story about the ranch, and the operator of the calf/cattle operation at the Diamond S as it was known then, I sat on Lois’s veranda, and viewed the snow capped mountains in the distance and was told that the most formidable was “Tom Cole Mountain”. God knows who Tom Cole was. A cattle man most cer-tainly. But there again, we have a man hero-ic enough to have a moun-tain named af-ter him, and a history that hasn’t recorded who he was and what he did. It seems a typical Canadian over-sight.

Carson’s freight lines was a very suc-cessful trans-port company when I first en-tered the Cari-boo. A few of the relatives of the Carson family still lived in the area of Williams Lake, but that freight line began with Robert Car-son on Pavil-ion Mountain nearly a cen-tury before. Af-ter his marriage

to Eliza MaGee, Carson realized that the transport of goods into the interior could become a profit-able enterprise.

One of those products trans-ported was Eliza’s butter. She churned hundreds of pounds of butter from the ranch’s dairy herd, by hand, until she could afford a separator. The merchant at Wil-liams Lake told Eliza that he could sell all the butter she could

produce.Transporting the butter

was a challenge, but Eliza devised a plan. A wood-en container, 40 feet long and eight feet wide, con-tained a metal box. Ice was packed around the box. The ice was taken from Pavilion Lake and stored in a sawdust covered log building on the ranch. The income from this enabled the Carsons to see

their 10 children, five boys and five girls, educated.

So keen were they to see their children educated, that Eliza took student boarders in as well, to insure that the little school on the ranch re-mained open. Needless to say, the Carson offspring did well in later life. Most nota-ble was Robert who became Liberal MLA and speak-er of the House, Ernest be-came MLA for Lillooet for the Conservative Party and Provincial Minister of Pub-lic Works. The Carson girls made good marriages, and Edith Linda became Mrs. Charles Pollard. The Pol-lard’s name is well known as a pioneer ranching family in Clinton.

Carson bought the alpine spread on Pavilion Moun-tain in 1867. He had already acquired animals and need-ed good feed for them. He’d been born in Edinburgh and had immigrated to Amer-ica at age 19. Had endured and survived the long trek by wagon train across the U.S. The train had been attacked by Indians, and some of the

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Re: Attack of U.S. celebrities, Oct. 25 issue.

Dear EditorInteresting to read Tom Fletch-

er wondering what the relatives of 9/11 victims would think about Mark Ruffalo questioning “the offi-cial 9/11 report”. In fact, hundreds of these survivors and family mem-bers have signed petitions asking for a new independent inquiry into 9/11 - www.patriotsquestion911.com/survivors.html

More interesting is that hun-dreds of Senior Military, Intelli-gence, Law Enforcement, and Gov-ernment Officials, and thousands of professional engineers, architects, pilots and aviation specialists also want a new independent inquiry into 9/11.

Even guys like Fletcher and my-self must wonder why:

(1) World Trade Center 7 (47 floors of structural steel) fell straight down at free fall speed with no structural resistance on 911 even though it was not hit by an air-plane. The “official story” is that

it collapsed due to burning office furnishings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZEvA8BCoBw ; www.ae911truth.org/

(2) Why, despite hundreds high-tech surveillance cameras surround-ing the pentagon, hasn’t anyone seen a single picture of a 757 crash-ing in to it?

Obviously only profession-al Military and Intelligence offi-cers, engineers, architects, pilots, and aviation specialists can reliably answer those questions and that’s what Fletcher and everyone else will see if they delve into this web-site http://patriotsquestion911.com/

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Dear EditorThe Ashcroft T.O.P.S. Club ap-

plied for the “Adopt a Road” pro-gram and performed the first day of picking up garbage along the route requested. That’s right - this early in the program a stretch of road can actually be requested. Part of the requirements of the program is to

perform this task three times a year, and after the first time, the stretch of road is identified with the group’s name. All materials required, such as Men Working signs, safety vests and garbage bags, are supplied through Public Works which also pick up the full bags.

I’m not aware of any other groups applying for the program, but I’d like to challenge other clubs, church groups, small business-es, etc. to help clean up our town. As I walk along the different routes in and around town, some are very bad. Isn’t it time we showed some pride in “Historic Ashcroft” and gave a little time to cleaning up our town?

Applications are available at the Village Office, and it’s only three times a year. Let’s do it!

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Cache Creek Pentecostal ChurchWelcomes everyone to worship Sundays 10 a.m.

1551 Stage Rd. Cache Creek B.C.For information please call:

Deacon Myrna Critchley 250-453-9110Deacon Pauline Goring 250-457-9939

ZION UNITEDSunday Worship 10:50 am

401 Bancroft, Ashcroft, BC • 250-453-9511 [email protected]

United Church of CanadaAlice Watson, CS

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Building a kingdom with hope and determinationCARSON from p. 5 wagons and their

owners did not survive, but “miraculously” Carson’s destiny had been forged and he jour-neyed on into the Okanagan, and hence to the mines at Quesnel Mouth.

It was while Carson was in Ques-nel Mouth that he realized the need for pack trains to pack goods into the mines that flourished in the north Cari-boo at that time. His discovery of Pavil-ion Mountain heralded a whole new era for the young Scot.

The building of the Cariboo Road ensured plenty of business for Robert Carson. Water rights for his land was essential. His stock of pack animals in-cluded some fine horses, and his herd of beef cattle multiplied. The stum-bling block was obtaining water rights. A neighboring rancher vigorously op-posed Carson’s application. The mat-ter went to the courts. Eventually, after some drama reminiscent of the Amer-ican west movies we have seen for gen-erations, Carson won the right to the water. He expanded his acreage and bought out other ranchers and applied for land grants.

I suspect that Carson’s nature was rather ruthless, or, if not ruthless exact-ly, determinedly focussed on build-ing his “kingdom”. The lost orphan of

Edinburgh had found a home at last and he was determined to keep it at any cost.

The heart of Robert Carson had been stirred however, by his meeting with Eliza MaGee, daughter of a farm-er in the Lower Mainland. Carson pro-posed in the spring and Eliza accepted. Robert promised to return the follow-ing spring for the wedding and start-ed off for his home at Pavilion. But by the time he reached Hope, he turned his horse around and rode back the 100 miles to the Magee farm and persuaded Eliza to marry him there and then.

The marriage took place April 3, 1878 performed by Gas Town Minis-ter Thomas Derrick, whose nickname was “Old Hoisting Gear”, by the way. And the newlyweds struck out on the two week long journey by stage to the ranch.

That wasn’t the end of the story. All travellers at Carson’s ranch were given food and drink. And much of the drink was alcohol. When Eliza arrived with her husband and saw the row of bottles on the sideboard, she didn’t object. The stage coach passengers ate and drank and left. Eliza picked up her baggage and, to Robert’s shock, was about to re-board the stage. Pointing to the bottles, Eliza said, “Either they go or I go.” Car-

son took the bottles to a boulder, broke every one of them, and swore he would never take another drink. And kept the promise.

There is a fine portrait of Robert and Eliza taken in their old age. He is the tall, big-boned Scot, bearded, hand-some, his rugged features look out, per-haps on the Kingdom he had created. Eliza, diminutive, scarcely five feet tall, sits in a wooden chair, beside him, a bear robe tucked around her knees. The log walls of the home they raised their large family in is the backdrop. Her soft features seem locked in resignation.

It is tempting to think they re-flect a “job, well done”. The couple seem to re-flect that timeless cir-cumstance of hope and hard driv-en determin-ation. Real-ism blended with vision. An unfailing combination.

Making local theatre

accessible to allOn behalf of Bridging to Literacy, Deb Arnott (left) presents a $300 donation to Andrea Bona (right) of Winding Rivers Arts and Performance (WRAP) for their production of Midsummer Night’s Midterm. The donation means the group doesn’t have to rely on ticket sales, allowing families and individuals to attend the Nov. 15-17 performances and make a donation as they wish.

JACOB FALKWWII Veteran

JIM FRANCIS ETIENNEServed in WWII

ALVIN KERR(Left) 1940-1945

JAMES PHILLIPBAILLIE

GEORGE FLETCHERWorld War II

ART ROBBINSPrivate, Able Body Seaman

LLOYD WATTRoyal Canadian Artillery

LOUIE HENRY GOTTServed in WWII

ARMY QUESNEL

RAPHEAL B. ETIENNEServed in WWII

LUCIEN GASTON LENOIRE1940-1944

JOSEPH ILLINGWORTHWWII 1941-1945

TOM JOHNSTONCanadian Navy- 1943

ARCHIE MCLAUGHLINK62898 1940-1944

OLA C. ROEDRCAF

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We Honour andRemember our

Veterans

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on the 11th day,

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Sincere gratitudeto all our Veterans

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May we never forgetwhy we fought, andwhy we fight to build a just and peaceful world

DOROTHY MARGARETKARR CWAC 1943-1945

ALEXANDER J. GABINET C.D. 1929 to 1963

WILFRED JOSEPH DESMARAIS 1939-1945

SAUL EPSTEINNov. 26, 1917 - Sept 21, 1974

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PAT CAREY47th Battalion

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GLADYS SMITH (FOSTER)Ambulance driver

BDR R. BEENHAMRoyal Artillery 1943 to 1953

BUSTER GASPARDRoyal Canadian Engineers

GEORGE SMITH1943-1976 Career soldier

W.G. (BILL) CALDERServed 1916 -1919.

A. P. (BILL) PETTYHMCS Huntsville, & Lanark

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for our freedom and peace

We rememberthose who fought

Lest we forget those who fought for our freedom

JESSIE GASPARDCWAC 1942-1945

GORDON B. DUNSMORE1942 - December 1945

STAN MUNRO(center rear) with his brothers

CLIFFORD, REUBEN, & GORDON WEISNER

PETER, JAMES, &LOUIE MINNABARRIET

GORDON BRETTCanadian Navy

PATRICK KIRBYGrenadier Guard 1942-1947

CORPORAL ARTHUR C.REDGROVE

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and will serve in the future.

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Proud to honour our Vets of yesterday, today

and tomorrow

Building CentreClinton

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In memory of those who so bravely

defended our freedom

GRANT SUCHERoyal Winnipeg Rifles WWII

NELSON ROGER GHOSTKEEPER

JAMES ROBERTSONFirst World War 1917-1918

SGT. MAJORNORMAN PECKHAM

SGT. PAULINE PECKHAMJuly 1943 to 1946

JACK CHATVAIRELeading Seaman 1946

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With deep respect andlasting gratitude to

those who served our country

Lest we forget our brave men and women

MORLEY H. ANDERSON (HAMMY)

BRUCE RUSSELL, C.D.Joined R.C.N.V.R. 1944

SYDNEY EDWARDVARCOE

Winnipeg Grenediers 1939

FRED PFEIFFERRoyal Canadian Navy

JEAN QUESNELPVT. VICTOR BLAKELY& PVT. HAZEL ROATH

LAC ROD CRAGGSDive Bomber Squadron 1945

LESLIE B. DUNSMOREFirst World War 1914 - 1918

DAVID R. HODGSON1960 - 1963

CORPORAL ARNOLD C. ROBINSON

LORAINE & ELSIEJOHNSTON (CWAC)

GEORGE E. HATTIEWWII Veteran - 1942 - 1946

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Remembering thosewho fought for our country and gave their lives for all of us

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Let us honour the sacrifices of the past and work for peace in

the future. Lest we forget.

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ALEX W. LAIRD1940 - 1945

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CORP. MICKEY HUNTERAirforce 1941-45

On November 11th - Join Us in RememberingThe Legion holds the sacred trust of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.

This tradition dates back to the First World War when the guns fell silent, marking the end of military con� ict and the Remembrance of those who would never return home. The National Poppy and Remembrance Campaign raise funds for veterans and their families, the new military and others who are disadvantaged.This year, your donation has never been more important. A new generation of Veterans is coming home an turning to the Legion for housing, career transition counselling and trauma relief. And we will be there, with your support! Wear a poppy. Give generously. During this year’s Poppy Campaign you can even give on your cell phone! Text POPPY to 20222 to donate $5 to the Legion’s Poppy Funds in BC and Yukon.

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VETERANS DINNERNovember 9th at the Legion


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We Remember.

On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the

courage and gallantry of those who served their country!

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May we alwaysrememberour heroes

M E S ACHIROPRACTIC

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A debt far too great to ever repay... but we shall never forget

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Lest we forget the sacri� ces they made for us

ALFRED SMITHR.C.A.S.C.

GEORGE E. MCABEE BILLY DOSSRocky Mountain Rangers

FRED FREESTONEPioneer Corps. 1940- 1944

JOHN COLLINSat Camp Vernon

TOM FRENCH1942-1945 C.P.P.L.I Europe

SGT. STANLEY BEWZARoyal Winnipeg Rifles

LT. KENDALL KIDDERRCNVR1940-1945

JILL WILSON LAWWestern Air Command 1942-45

ORANCE PLAMONDONWWII, Navy 1944/1945

ALEC TURNER“SPARKY” 1940-1949

E.D. JONES - C.F.C.1914-1918

ALBERT DENEAULTOverseas 1941 - 1945

MICKIE & ELSIE HUNTER1945 Trenton Ontario

ROBERT (BOB) WILLIAM PICKERELL 1943-46

JACK GLOVERNavy 1942 - 1945 WWII


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We salute ourVeterans, our heroes

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We take time to remember those we’ve loved and lost

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We thank those who have served to protect our country and freedom

We honor those who have

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We take this opportunity to say “thank you” to those who served

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Our thoughts are with those who

sacrificed so much

Lest we forget those who fought for our freedom

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Remembrance DayLest we forget

If you value your freedom,then thank a Veteran!

BOB SPECHTCanadian Army 1939 - 1946

CPL. ED WALSHOct. 1942 to Feb. 1946 WWII

CLARE STEPHENSON1943-46 Army Service Corp.

TPR. JIM NESBITTKilled in Italy

ARTHUR BOOTHERON SHEPPARD

DUDLEY FRANK MILWARD 1939 - 1946

R.J. (DICK) VECQUERAYApril 16, 1943- July 17, 1947

W. BUD PETERSON2 years Forestry Corp.

P.O. K.W. (VIC) VECQUERAY 1940 - 1946

W.L. (BILL) MATHESON, SGMN 1943 to 1946

ROBERT ALLENNEWBERRY 1943 to 1946

CPL. GEORGE MARTINSON& PTE. JACK KIRKPATRICK

THOMAS CAMERSON KNOWLES JR.

JACK MACSWEENFather to Judy Stuart

JAMES E. WAINWRIGHT(Loon Lake)

JAMES CROOK1942-1945

GORDON BERRYPILOT OFFICER NAVIGATOR


� anking theCanadian Forces

for serving ourcountry and their � ght for peace and justice

250-453-2225Golden Country Real Estate Services

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We pay tribute to the memory of those

who servedAshcroft

Royal Canadian Legion250-453-2423 ~ Branch 113 - 300 Brink St.

Lest we forgetRemembrance

Day

Lest we forget our brave men and women

FRANK R. DRAYTONMarch 1940 - October 1945

PTE. JAMES TELFORDMarch 1940 - October 1945

FRANK ANSTETTArmy 1940 - 1975

MOORE, CLIFFKorean War 1952-1953

MASTER CPL AARON J. DYCKE

3 tours in Afghanistan

CPL TRUMAN J. BEGINEnlisted 1952 - 1969

347 AVENGER Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps

From The Commanding Of� cers Desk:

Well, we have started what looks to be another exciting year for 347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in Ashcroft.

Though we are a young corps we have had a successful nine years to date. Some of our cadets have gone to Hawaii, Oregon and one was selected to go to Bermuda. As of the current training year we have also had 100% attendance to summer camp every year. The cadets go to camp from 2 to 8 weeks depending on their training level. As course cadets they get PAID $60 per week just for being there. Where is summer camp? Sea cadets go to HMCS Quadra located in Comox, BC. The best part is all travel, accommodation, meals and uniforms (sports gear included) are supplied at no cost to

the cadets or parents. As a parent myself, I think that this is great. Especially with the way kids go through clothing at an alarming rate.

Besides summer camp, cadets get to enjoy a wide variety of training between Sept and June at the local corps. Other than just sitting in a classroom and learning different aspects of cadets, we also go sailing, do citizenship trips and adventure exercises.

We parade on Thursday nights at the Ashcroft High School from 6:00pm til 9:00pm. It would be wonderful to have more youth; 12-18yrs old, from the area come and check us out.

Lt(N) Darrin CurranCommanding Of� cer347 RCSCC Avenger

The Of� cers, Staff, Navy League of Canada and Cadets of 347 RCSCC Avenger would like to take thisopportunity to thank those that have served our country so valiantly

GRIFFIN AIELeading Seaman

JAREDTHOMPSON-FISHER

Leading Seaman

CODY LAMBERTMaster Seaman

KATE CURRANOrdinary Seaman

SHELBY RILEYOrdinary Seaman

ANDREW SMITHOrdinary Seaman

TARYN DODMANPetty Officer 1st Class

GABRIELE JOHANNASSONPetty Officer 1st Class

SHAUN MCKENNAPetty Officer 1st Class

IAN CURRANPetty Officer 2nd Class

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The little sandwich that could

Ask someone where they see themselves five years from now and you might get a blank stare. Ask them what their favourite sandwich is, and there’s a good chance you’ll get a passionate answer.

“Peanut butter and pickle!” my 12 year son said gleefully when asked that question.

“Me too!” his nine year old sister chimed in. “But the bread needs to be lightly toasted and the pickles need to be the garlic crunchy kind.”

I agree.I was first introduced to this

delightful treat when I was the same age my daughter is now. I was at a sleep-over and my best

friend Jodi made it for breakfast. I remember looking at it quizzically as it sat in the middle of an avocado-green dinner plate. I was surprised at what I saw, but I wasn’t repulsed.

If my mother, who liked all sorts of disgusting foods, had been serving me that same sandwich, I probably wouldn’t have wanted anything to do with it. But coming from Jodi, I didn’t think she’d steer me wrong. She hated mushrooms, zucchini and escargot just as much as I did.

With total trust, I picked up half the sandwich, looked into the smiling eyes of my BFF (although we didn’t call them that way back when) and took a

big healthy bite. Immediately, I was hooked.

Twenty years later, still in love with the sandwich, I introduced it to my boyfriend. He was less trusting.

“It looks gross,” Paul Welbourne said skeptically. When I reassured him that it was unbelievably delicious, he took a reluctant nibble as though he were being pranked.

“Well, it’s not disgusting,” he said after a few seconds. “But it’s not unbelievably delicious

either.“I disagree. Recently there was an article

in the New York Times from an enthusiast of this wonderful underdog of a sandwich and I was delighted. Extolling the virtues of the sweet and vinegary combination, Dwight Garner shared his search for other people who loved it too. His efforts reminded me of my many unsuccessful attempts in encouraging people to just give the sandwich a try.

“How do you know you won’t like it?” I’ve heard myself asking so many times. “I can guarantee you’ll love it.” That’s the thing about people who really love the taste of something: they can’t imagine how anyone else might not.

To my surprise, I’ve been more successful at getting children to try it than adults, even thought they’re typically picky and less adventurous about food.

Like grown ups, they often aren’t keen on the idea initially. But since I still hate mushrooms, zucchini and escargot, I’m an adult they can trust, so they’re often willing to take a small bite. Almost always they like it, and sometimes they love it as much as my kids and I do.

If you ask me where I see myself five years from now I won’t give you a blank stare because I’ve given it some serious thought and have written a list of what I want. Are peanut butter and pickle sandwiches on that list? Of course not. That’s what shopping lists are for.

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You don’t like to pitch a fit, but if you want to be heard, that’s what you’re going to have to do. Make your stance known, Capricorn. Only then will you get the action you seek.

Attention, Aquarius. Someone close to you has something to say, and they need you to listen. A home improvement project turns out better than expected.

It’s a tall order, Pisces, but it’s not impossible. Gather your supplies and the troops and get crackin’. A report receives glowing reviews just in time.

Please, Aries. You are a go-getter, but sometimes you go too far. Keep that in mind this week as you work with others to get a project off the ground.

Stop dragging your feet, Taurus. You know what needs to be done, so do it. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can move on to something you really want to do.

Pragmatic Gemini. You’re always looking to get things done well in the shortest time possible, but sometimes just won’t work. Patience is key.

Clarify, Cancer. Make certain you are understood on all accounts this week. Leave nothing to chance. A friend drops by with an unusual request.

Bickering rarely solves anything, so put a stop to the madness the first chance you get, Leo. You will get nothing done if you don’t.

A loved one has a meltdown, and you’re left to pick up the pieces. You can do it, Virgo, and you will do it well. A new do lifts spirits in more ways than one.

Clam up, Libra, and you will regret it. Prepare to present your idea and watch the sparks fly. The to-do list nears completion with an addition.

A change in attitude picks up the pace, and the team finishes well ahead of schedule. Bravo, Scorpio. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed.

What’s that, Sagittarius? Your pleas are falling on deaf ears? Perhaps it’s your method of presentation. Be bold, and you’ll get what you seek.

November 2012 - Week 2Aries, you will know how to smooth over an embarrassing situation this week. You come across assertive and dominant, and others naturally listen to you.

Capricorn, you have enough enthusiasm to get things done, but getting things off the ground is more difficult. It’s time to buckle down and work through tasks.

You prefer to be in control of a situation, Aquarius. However, sometimes you have to relinquish control to someone else. Do so with grace and humility.

Now is the time to make progress in something that has been on your mind for quite some time, Pisces. Take action before it’s too late.

Taurus, your plan to modify a project this week will meet with great results. You may become interested in an organization that showcases your skills.

Gemini, the time has come to reevaluate a certain situation, but you are up for the challenge. It may be hard to communicate your goals to others, but your persistence will pay off.

Cancer, embrace your childish side and let loose. Sometimes it can feel great to shake off responsibility for the time being and just act like a kid with no worries.

This is the ideal time to move forward in your career, Libra. Be assertive and things will fall into place. Embrace a new opportunity and make the most of it.

Scorpio, you have enough drive and enthusiasm to get through a challenging time. There may be a few opportunities to go above and beyond in your business ventures.

Self-discipline is something you will need in excess this week, Sagittarius. Use this to your advantage when you work with others to plan recreational activities.

Leo, now is the time focus so that your dreams and plans can become a reality. Put all of your efforts into realizing your goals, and you won’t be sorry for having done so.

Virgo, pay particular attention to your financial records. Otherwise, you may find yourself struggling to reconcile all of your accounts at year’s end.



Dress for successProfessional business clothes are always appropri-

ate, regardless of the type of job you are interviewing for. Proper hygiene and a tidy appearance are important. Iron your clothes if you can, and avoid strong perfumes or colognes.

Be there on timeTry to arrive five or 10 minutes early to be safe. Find

out ahead of time where you’re going and how long it will take to get there. Drive or travel the route a day or two ahead, at the same time of day as you will on the day of the interview. Confirm how often the buses run. Have a back-up plan.

Let your personality shineIf you’re excited about the job, don’t be afraid to

show it. Employers want passionate employees, so be yourself. Just remember to always keep it professional.

Be confidentFeeling nervous in an interview is perfectly normal;

just don’t let your nerves overpower your interview. Eye contact and a calm, clear speaking voice are excellent ways to show your confidence.

Watch your body languageDuring your interview, relax and sit naturally, but

don’t slouch in your chair or lean on the interviewer’s desk. Avoid chewing gum, or fidgeting with jewelry or your hair.

Be professionalThis begins with a smile and a firm handshake. Re-

member, this is your first introduction to the organiza-tion, so be polite to everyone you meet and turn off your cell phone.

Listen and ask for clarification, if you need itRemember to listen carefully to the interview ques-

tions so that you actually answer the question, and never interrupt. If you don’t understand something, don’t be afraid to ask for clarification.

Let them know what you have to offerWhen answering the questions, let the employer see

what you have to offer their organization. Talk about your past experiences and accomplishments without bragging, and tie those experiences to how they can help you contribute to their organization.

Think before you speakAlthough you want to be open and honest in your

interview, avoid talking about your personal or financial problems.

Don’t lingerLeave as soon as the interview is over, making sure

you don’t linger. Shake the interviewer’s hand again, re-state your interest in working for the organization, and thank them for the interview.

Source: http://www.youth.gc.ca

What questions should I ask?Write down your questions be-

fore you start.When the interview starts, tell

the person briefly about your inter-ests and skills so he/she can offer you relevant information.

Take notes if you can. Choose any of the following

questions that would best suit your purposes.

Occupation-specific questionsOn a typical day in this position,

what do you do?What training or education is re-

quired for this type of work?What personal qualities or abil-

ities are important to being success-ful in this job?

What are the ideal qualifications for someone in this job?

What kind of education/training is needed for this position?

What part of this job do you find most satisfying? Most challenging?

How did you get your job?How do you see jobs in this field

changing in the future?Is there a demand for people in

this occupation?With the information you have

about my education, skills, and ex-perience, what other fields or jobs would you suggest I research further before I make a final decision?

Career questionsWhat opportunities for advance-

ment are there in this field?What are the salary ranges for

various levels in this field?What are the basic education/

training/experience prerequisites for

jobs in this field?What special advice would you

give a person entering this field?What types of training do com-

panies offer persons entering this field?

Which professional journals and organizations would help me learn more about this field?

What do you think of the experi-ence I’ve had so far in terms of en-tering this field?

From your perspective, what are the problems you see working in this field?

If you could do things all over again, would you choose the same path for yourself? Why?

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A TASTE OF TUSCANY! This very special, custom built, unique ECO-friendly home features an exquisite open � oor plan with high post and beam ceilings, lath and plaster walls, energy ef� cient “Hot water on Demand” system, and strategically high tech, engineered “straw bale construction”. Please refer to listing broker for full details on this unique property. A “Shell Busey Dream Home!” Three bedrooms, one on the lower level and two on the upper; spacious kitchen with special sunny nook and separate dining area; spacious living room, 2 bathrooms and situated on a large corner lot on the Mesa Vista. Once you enter this home you will want to call it HOME! $239,900.00REDUCED!! Special acreage home. New Jenish design. All the goodies. Vault ceilings, hardwood � oors, 3 baths, gas � replace, custom maple kitchen, large view sundeck, double car garage, level entry rear walk out basement. 2 acre lot. City services. Call LB today. $359,900.00NEW JENISH DESIGN, level entry rear walk out home on 2 acres, vault ceilings, hardwood � oors, custom maple kitchen, 3 baths, large view sundeck, and double car garage. City services beautiful valley views. Very special. Call LB to view today. $339,900.00RENOVATED FAMILY HOME with in-law suite, newer appliances, and new Argor gas energy star windows. Great home with a mortgage helper. 200 amp, auto irrigation. Fully landscaped. Great family home close to the pool and playgrounds. Wonderful home, great Ashcroft neighbourhood. $266,900.00

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ANSWERS: 1. Backing Up 2. Sleeping at the Wheel 3. Quarterback 4. Coffee Break 5.Identical Twins 6. Count the Ways 7.No one to Blamet 8. Right between the eyes 9. Jack in the Box

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7:00 p.m.at the Cache Creek

Community HallEveryone Welcome


Forks Over Knives raises money for HampersWhen the movie “Forks over

Knives” (meaning the surgical knives) came out about one year ago, it be-came one of the most hotly discussed film about the health situation in North America. Well-known Dr. Oz recommended its message to millions of viewers on talk shows where he ap-pears. Many called it the most revolu-tionary movie on health ever.

What is so unusual about it? For many years we have heard of the need to change our lifestyle habits, particu-larly the way we eat.

The modern way of eating has cre-ated an epidemic of what is called the lifestyle diseases. In a scientific yet easy to understand way, this educa-tional movie traces the steps of sev-eral key doctors and researchers who, through experience and thorough study, have reached identical conclu-sions: The way we eat either kills us or heals us as already Hippocrates dis-covered.

It also follows stories of sever-al hopeless or “close to hopeless” pa-tients and their amazing and rather surprisingly quick recovery from crip-pling conditions – all by very simple lifestyle changes.

Our small group that used to run the once a month “Windows of Health” program decided to do something spe-cial for the Ashcroft and surrounding communities. We were able to get the movie and present it on Sunday after-noon. Altogether, there were about 60 people who came and watched it, and

then afterwards enjoyed a tasty meal that reflected principles of nutrition presented in the film. Voluntary dona-tions that came to $225 will be given to the Ashcroft Community Christmas Hampers program. For this we want to express thanks to generous people.

We hope that this pro-gram benefitted all who came as they will undoubtedly start making simple lifestyle chan-ges and share the informa-tion with their families and friends. We are considering running a cooking and simple health nutrition class in the future.

Also, every second Tues-day each month there is a Vegetarian Supper evening at the High School’s home eco-nomics room, always at 6 pm. This month it is on Nov. 13. Bring your dish – even when you are a beginner and enjoy good and healthy social time in the circle of friends.

I also want to thank all

volunteers and those who came. We wish you a bet-ter and healthier reminder of your lives and to those who have health challenges health improvement and recovery as far as possible. Health is a great gift from our Creator and when we do our part not to ruin it, God will do His. Some-one also said: “Good care for our health and good religion

belong together.” --Find out more about Ashcroft’s

Seventh Day Adventist congregation at www.ashcroft22.adventistchurch-connect.org

Karl SamekSeventh Day Adventist

FROM THE PULPIT

This past month, members of the lo-cal United Way Community Impact Coun-cil allocated over $40,000 to support local non-profit organizations. All the funds were raised through Cache Creek/Logan Lake/Ash-croft United Way campaigns which included United Steelworkers Local 7619, Highland Valley Copper employees, Wastech, RBC, In-terior Savings and other individual donors.

Those recipients include: Logan Lake Sec-ondary – Respectful Relationships; South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society – Mother Goose; Ashcroft Community Resource So-ciety – Information Directory; Logan Lake WHY – Youth and Children’s Programs; Winding River Arts and Performance Soci-ety; Cache Creek and Ashcroft Elementary – After-School Art Program; and Cache Creek PAC – After- School Zumba Program.

Members of the Community Impact Coun-cil serve as local United Way champions who act as advocates, and decision makers for their communities. Money raised through a United Way campaign, stays in the community that it was raised in. As our campaigns continue to grow in strength, we are responsible and ac-countable for how the money is re-invested in the community.

United Way works to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. United Way affects change in three focus areas; All that kids can be, From poverty to possibility and Healthy people, strong communities.

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United Way invests $40,000 locally

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Please refer to the school district website at www.sd74.bc.ca for full details of this position. Application packages with supporting documentation will be received until 4:00 p.m., 12 November 2012 by:Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary-TreasurerBox 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0FAX: 250-453-2425 / Email: [email protected]

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Community Volunteer GroupsThe Royal Canadian Legion #113301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0250-453-9656

Ashcroft and District Fall FairContact Person: Janna 250-457-6614Contact Person: Jessica 250-453-2352

Second Time Around201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781

BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk,Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67gmail.com

Ashcroft & District Rodeo AssociationPhone: 250-457-9390

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

Ashcroft Yoga GroupCall Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Desert Bells Handbell ChoirCarmen Ranta 250-457-9119

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

Ashcroft and Masonic LodgeZarthan Lodge No#105Contact Person: Fred Dewick Phone 250-453-2415

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

Ashcroft & District Tennis AssociationContact Person: Maria Russell MartinPhone 250-453-9391

Ashcroft & District Lions ClubContact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762

The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944

347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet CorpContact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661email: [email protected]

Sage & Sand Pony ClubDistrict Commissioner: Marcie [email protected]

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary ClubContact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547

Desert Spokes Cycle SocietyPhone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

Ducks Unlimited CanadaAshcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer ChapterPhone 250-374-8307 Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

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Cache Creek Volunteer Fire DepartmentPhone 250-457-9967

Bridging to LiteracyContact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

The “Purpose of Sunday” Car ClubPresident: Tom Lowe 240-457-6564

Cache Creek Recreation SocietyContact Person: Jackie Phone 250-457-9122

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance SocietyContact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0

Soccer AssociationContact: Sandi Harry Phone 250-457-9366

Minor Hockey AssociationContact: Lisa TegartPhone 250-453-9881 Email: [email protected]

Historic Hat Creek RanchContact: Jack Jeyes Phone 250-453-2259

Soups OnSt. Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 501 Brink StreetTel: 250-453-9909 or 250-453-2053 - All Welcome

Ashcroft Communities in BloomContact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita HowardPhone 250-453-9907 e-mail: [email protected]

Ashcroft Hospice ProgramShirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050

Kinsmen Club of South CaribooContact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSRe: The estate of ELVA OGDEN, ELVA M. OGDEN, ELVA MARIE OGDEN, Deceased, August 11, 2012. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Elva Ogden are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Carol Meda, Box 70, Willow River, B.C. V0J 3C0 on or before December 13, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Golden Country presents... Past, Present & Beyond

It’s an unremark-able house, the sort that most passers-by would barely notice if it weren’t for the fact that houses are scarce on that road, and even the most unremark-able of them attract attention because of their novelty. Its grey, weathered logs and red roof nestle shyly against a backdrop of trees, while a scatter-ing of outbuildings and a fenced-in gar-den indicate that once upon a time the house was a living thing.

These days, however, the house is a shadow of its former self. Unlived in for many years, it seems to have given up. Every year the porch sags a little bit more, the windows acquire another layer of dust, and it seems to settle into itself, inch by inch, as if hoping that one day it might disappear from sight altogether.

Did I say the house was unlived in? That might not be strictly accurate. There may be no one living there in the conventional sense of the phrase; but that does not necessarily mean noth-ing lives there. You shall be the judge; I will merely lay the facts before you, as they were told to me.

First we must go back, across a distance of close to four decades. It seemed a throwback even then, with no electricity, but it suited the inhabit-ants well enough. They were a young couple looking to establish them-selves in the area of Oregon Jack, and felt that renting the property – living there, working the land – was a good � rst step before they could � nd some-thing more permanent. They weren’t to know that someone else had, perhaps,

already decided to be a permanent occupant.

What was the � rst sign? The � owers, per-haps. The two win-dows along the front of the house had ledges on the inside, perfect places for accumulat-ing odds and ends and, on occasion, a pot-ted plant that need-ed a temporary home. One ledge was � ne, but there must have been something wrong with

the other. Perhaps it had settled, or one of the boards was loose, but plants placed on that ledge had a habit of toppling to the � oor at unexpected moments. Nothing else placed on it seemed to come to harm, though; it was as if some very particu-lar occupant had decreed that no plants should go there.

And then there was the bag of � our, which had been left in one spot and was in a very different place, some dis-tance away, a short while later. That was a bit of a head-scratcher, because neither of the people there could re-member moving it, but of course we forget all sorts of trivial things we do in a day. Forgetfulness did not, how-ever, explain the tendency of the door to swing open, slowly and steadily, and then stop at just the point where it would be stayed by the hand of some-one entering or leaving the house. Even more odd – some might say distress-ing – was the fact that, after a second or two, the door would close again, as smoothly and quietly as it had opened.

“The wind,” you will say, and that is of course the most sensible answer. If you want to believe that it was mere-ly the wind which opened and closed the door, then you will also want to be-

lieve it was the wind which caused the tire swing suspended from a tree in the front yard to swing back and forth, when there was no one within sight of it. And yet I wonder if you would still argue for the wind if you had seen that swing. It was not moving random-ly, but rather as if someone were sit-ting in it. The rope was taut, and the tire moved in ever increasing sweeps – back and forth, back and forth, each sweep a little higher and longer than the one preceding it – for all the world as if someone were inside it, using the momentum of legs and body to urge it on.

“Is that all?” I hear someone ask. Someone always asks this, when I tell the story. That’s because it is, like so many of these tales, not really a story at all: there is no beginning or end, just an inconclusive middle section with more questions than answers. Or per-haps it has answers, and we simply don’t know the questions to ask.

One question I did ask, once, was whether anyone knew anything of pre-vious occupants of the house, and I was told a name – Thelma Haddock –

that meant nothing to me. Some years later, however, I encountered Thelma, and thought that perhaps – just perhaps – I’d asked the right question.

It was in a photograph that I saw Thelma, one taken some time just af-ter the turn of the last century. It is a family portrait, taken in front of the Haddock’s house on Brink Street in Ashcroft, and is a conventional picture of its time. Everyone appears some-what self-conscious and uncomfort-able, as if unsure where to look. Every-one, that is, except Thelma.

She is standing at the far right of the picture, gazing straight at the pho-tographer, and by extension the view-er, with a directness – almost a chal-lenge – that is palpable, even a cen-tury after the picture was taken. She seems immensely self-possessed, even fearless; someone who knows her own mind, and is determined to take life on her own terms. Thelma lived in the house up Oregon Jack way, and her ashes, I have been told, are scattered in the � eld behind it. I wonder if she lives there still, and if the old house is quite as empty as it seems.

The empty house

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Hallowe’en parties in Clinton and other scary businessHalloween in Clinton

The heavy fog did little to deter the trick or treat-ers on Hallowe’en. There were groups of children go-ing door to door prior to attending the Children’s Hallowe’en Party in the Clinton Memorial Hall.

Staff of Integris Credit Union and Insurance part-nered with the Clinton Recreation Committee and sever-al volunteers to create a safe, spooky place for the kids.

As well as the haunted house, the kids could take part in a number of fun, Hallowe’en-themed games.

There was a terrific turnout for the event and May-or Jim Rivett was kept busy handing out hot dogs and drinks.

Kudos to everyone who helped with this event.

Health and Wellness FairOn Nov. 1 one could find all manner of information

on health and wellness related issues all in one place.

The Clinton Health Auxiliary once again organized a great event. Tables of information kept people occupied while they waited for their flu shots and afterward.

One of the nurses giving shots told me that they love coming to Clinton as it is always so well organized. I know I found lots of pertinent information.

Fire Rescue TrainingLast weekend saw seven members

of the Clinton Fire Rescue and six 100 Mile House Fire Rescue training with various pieces of equipment at the Clinton Fire Hall.

From Friday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 4, George Klemm of KGC Fire Rescue Training put the members through their paces in the NFPA 1006 (Vehicle Extri-

cation Beginners Course). Although Klemm is from Parksville, BC he trav-els to areas throughout BC and the Yukon to train members. He has also

participated in Fire Rescue Competitions world-wide.

The members moved outside to work with the equip-ment to learn how to properly and safely use it. They practiced on 10 vehicles pro-vided by Al Weller or Cariboo Salvage.

After becoming comfortable with the use of the equipment, the members were given a scenario where a Trans Am was trapped under a logging truck with three occupants inside. They had to monitor the three occu-pants and use the various pieces of equipment to safely free them. It was a good exercise for the members. Once they had the occupants freed, a debriefing was held with each part of the team giving their impression of how the extrication was handled.

Anyone interested in joining the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department can drop by on Monday evenings after 7 p.m. to find out what is in-volved.

Seniors Market PlaceDrop by the Clinton Memorial Hall on

Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Clinton Seniors Market Place. There promises to be a variety of new and used items available as well as baking and crafts.

Remembrance Day ServiceThe Annual Remembrance Day Ser-

vice will take place in the Clinton Memor-ial Hall on Sunday, Nov. 11 beginning at 10:45 a.m. The ser-vice will be followed by a lunch at the Le-gion.

Village of Clinton Council

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Village of Clinton Council meetings at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (Nov. 14 and Nov. 28 this month).

Susan Swan459-2224 or [email protected]

STRIKING A BALANCE

Clinton and 100 Mile House VFD members learn to use vehicle extrication equipment in a Grand Am/logging truck accident scenario.

Mayor Jim Rivett handed out hot dogs and drinks at the Children’s Hallowe’en Party.

Musical pumpkins (like musical chairs only with pumpkins instead of chairs).

Documents

Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, November 08, 2012