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Murder charge for local man

A 27-year-old Ashcroft man faces murder charges after a body of a deceased male was found at the residence on Cedar Cres. and Hill St. on Monday morning.

Shortly after 9:30 am on June 2, police responded to a 911 call from neighbours who reported hearing a loud “bang”.

Shane Takeshi Gyoba, 27 of Ashcroft was remanded into custody for second degree murder. He was scheduled to appear in Kamloops Provincial Court Tuesday afternoon.

The name of the deceased was not released before The Journal went to press.

The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit and Ashcroft RCMP continue to investigate and ask that anyone with any information contact the Ashcroft RCMP at 250-453-2216 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Run for Skip For some it was a race, for others it was a great day to be active, and for others Skip’s Annual Charity Run was the perfect way to raise money for the local Lions Club. See more on p. 5.

Burnaby cyclist survives shooting on Hwy 1

Ashcroft K-12 plans approved by board

Black Press A 59-year-old Burnaby cyclist is in stable condition after he was shot while riding in the Cache Creek 600 randonneur event early Sunday morning.

Lytton RCMP said Craig Premack was shot as he pedalled southbound along Hwy 1 about 3 km north of Spences Bridge at 1 am. He was riding in the Cache Creek 600, an annual event put on by the B.C. Randonneurs Cycling Club. Participants rode from Pitt Meadows to Cache Creek and back. They had the option of completing the route in two days with an overnight stay in Spences Bridge or Boston Bar or riding non-stop. A series of control stops along the way logged their progress.

Premack was hit in the forearm and suffered serious

A special meeting of SD 74 approved the Ashcroft K-12 Implementation Committee’s drawings on May 27, even it increased the proposed budget from $1.5 to $2.4 million. The renovations will be completed by September 2016.

“From my perspective it went well,” said Ascroft trustee Christopher Roden.

He said the implementation committee, formed in January with students, parents, staff representatives from both schools, and local trustees, rejected the original plans and wanted Strong Start, Early Learning and the early grades altogether at the front of the building.

“We worked hard as a committee and went over the plans to come up with a formula that suits everyone,” he said. “I think we’re going to have a wonderful facility.”

AES PAC president Juanita Little agrees.

“It’s going to be a great community school.”

She said much of the extra expenditure went to address safety concerns for the youngest students and a multi-purpose space for the high school students.

Chief Financial Officer Lynda Minnabarriet says the money will come out of a local capital fund which contains $5 million.

but non-life threatening injuries, said Cst. Kris Clark of the RCMP’s South East District.

Clark said the victim was riding alone at the time with lights and reflectors to make him visible to passing motorists. He was found by a couple of other cyclists riding in the same event moments after it happened and then transported to a local hospital for treatment. He was released Monday, but it is expected he will need more surgery on his arm.

The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a pickup truck but Clark said they had no description of either the gunman or the getaway vehicle. He said the shooting is not believed to have been targeted.

News of the incident reverberated throughout the

cycling community.

“Never in my wildest dreams,” said Rob Scrimgeour, a long-distance cyclist from Victoria, on the BC Randonneurs Internet discussion forum. “I have no words to describe my emotions about this.”

Ken Bonner, another member of the BC Randonneurs from Victoria called the shooting “shocking” and he hoped the suspect could be found quickly.

“It should not be too difficult as there can’t be that many sharp-shooters around who can hit a moving target in the dark,” said Bonner.

“Bad enough having to worry about careless drivers,” said Dave Hamel, from Toronto, on Twitter.

“As if riding 600 km in 20 hours isn’t hard enough, you have to deal with red-

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necks shooting cyclists?” said Dave Harvey, a Vancouver cyclist, on Twitter.

According to an informal tally of cyclists’ achievements in the randonneurs’ forum, Premack has completed more than two dozen rides of at least 200 km. He’s also participated in the Tour Transalp, a gruelling 800 km seven-day stage race in the Alps mountains from Bavaria to Lake Garda in Italy.

The investigation is ongoing and police are looking to speak with anyone who has any information regarding the incident, the suspect or the pickup truck.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Lytton RCMP at 250-4552225 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Carrying knives

May 27 at 1:07 pm police received a complaint that a 65 year old Cache Creek man was working out in the Cache Creek park while wearing concealed weapons. The man was located in the park and was very co-operative. He showed the officer two six-inch knives which he kept in his pocket for protection. He also had an open bottle of vodka which he emptied on the ground when the officer asked him to. He was not causing any problems and went on his way.

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Jerry Fiddick and granddaughter, Samantha, outside the entrance to the Trap and Blackpowder ranges and the clubhouse.

Range gets spring cleaning The South Cariboo Sportsmen Assoc. held a range cleanup on May 10, so seven club members spent most of the day working on the rifle range, replacing posts and some backboards, painting and doing a general clean-up of weeds and garbage. Also, at this time new signs were erected at both entrance gates showing what range facilities were available there as well as information for anyone wanting to

take out a membership and join the club and use the range. Thanks to all those who were able to attend.

This was the first of several days that will be needed to get the range in top notch shape for the season. The next cleanup day will be June 21 starting at 9 am.

We look forward to seeing all those who are able to attend come out and support the club.

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May 28 at 1:47 pm police received a report from a CP Rail employee that sometime between 7:30 the night before and 7:30 am someone had stolen a full tank of diesel from one of the work trucks parked on Railway Ave. About 50L of diesel was stolen. There are no suspects.

Biting dog

May 28 at 6:40 pm two Cache Creek men attended the Detachment to lodge a complaint that their neighbour’s dog bit one of them. The 57 and 65 year old men said the dog had bitten others as well. Police spoke to the dog’s owner, a 61 year old man who stated that the dog had only bitten

gathered there regularly and one of them did have mariWendy Coomber juana, but she didn’t know people who came into his mohow to stop tel room while he wasn’t there. them. The complainant was Police notified the SPCA, but advised to call the police if it the man and his dog moved out happened again. of the room soon afterwards.

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Broken down truck stolen

May 29 at 9 am a 39 year old Williams Lake woman reported that her vehicle, which she had left parked on Hwy 99 near Hat Creek Ranch, was missing. She said she left the black 2006 Jeep JT there because it had mechanical problems, and it had been last seen there at 8 pm the night before.

The Jeep has a BC plate 272 SDF.

Obscene call

May 29 at 3:15 pm police received a complaint from a 64 year old Cache Creek woman who advised that she had taken a phone call from a man reporting to represent Visa and who knew what her address was. When she told him that she didn’t own a Visa, he became graphically obscene and said he would be coming to her house to talk to her. The number he was calling from was private and blocked. There were no further calls or problems.

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Smoking shed

May 30 at 10:55 pm police received a complaint from an Ashcroft man about a group of four to five teens who were getting together in a shed at the back of a property on Government St. to smoke pot. The teens scattered when police arrived, and the shed only smelled like cigarette smoke.

One 14 year old teen who lived at the residence remained behind.

Police spoke to the 34 year old mother who said the kids

One man party

May 31 at 3 pm police received a report that a white eastbound Ford truck was parked on Hwy 1 east of Cache Creek near the entrance sign, and was partially in the driving lane. An officer attended and found a 51 year old Cache Creek man slumped behind the wheel of the still running truck.

The officer tried to awaken the man, but he was unresponsive, empty bottles of alcohol and mouthwash in the vehicle nearby. The man was taken to the Ashcroft hospital for observation and an investigation for impaired driving is underway.

Helping themselves

June 1 at 11:43 am police received a report that people were removing donated items from the bin by the thrift store on Bancroft St. and putting them into a vehicle. From a witness account, a 25 year old Cache Creek woman was located with the items. She said she through they were free for the taking but was willing to return them. The officer followed her back to the store where the items were returned.

There was a “Free” sign nearby, but the items had been taken from another area. No charges were laid.

Hydro pole topples over

June 1 at 3 pm police received a report that a truck hauling scrap cars had taken out a power pole on Hwy 97 at the Loon Lake turnoff and there were lines lying across the highway. The truck was gone by the time officers arrived, and no license plate number had been taken. The truck was likely headed towards Clinton but was not located. BC Hydro arrived to tend to the pole and wires, and traffic was rerouted around it.

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Walhachin gets new entry sign The Trans Canada Highway recently became home to the much anticipated signage to showcase the entrance to a community that tells an incredible, yet typical, tale of how our little slice of Heaven on Earth took shape as the Gold Rush became the foundation for a great number of communities not unlike Walhachin.

I would like to take this time to thank all who played a role in making this happen.

Beginning with my initial conversations with the Ministry of Transportation’s Todd Hubner and Paula Cousins regarding the Spences Bridge closure the process unfolded in impressive fashion.

My concerns over the Walhachin sign project were not only heard but Paula Cousins took immediate action to set the machine in motion to make this project happen.

Site visits, survey, permitting, installing just in time for our Gold Country Fam Tour...it all fell into place because of constant communication and lots of folk who just cared about this small, yet significant project for the community of Walhachin.

Thanks again to all who helped make this happen. It was truly a team effort!

Director Steve Rice “Blue Sky Country”

TNRD Director Steve Rice, Walhachin Museum caretaker Colleen Bick and Gold Country manager put the finishing touches on the new Walhachin community sign.

Constantia, Clinton Indian Band sign

L-R: Anne Bonter with store mascot, Teacup, Susan Little, Maria Russell Martin, Joris Ekering, Loreen Martin, Doreen Lambert and Tracey Hooper. Missing: Pat Ripley and Bob Hall.

Over $32,000 donated to communities last year Second Time Around held its annual General Meeting on April 17, and the following people accepted the positions: Anne Bonter remains as President and Manager, Maria Russell Martin accepted the Secretary position, Bob Hall and Trudy Hooper agreed to continue as Directors. New Directors, Loreen Martin, Susan Little, Jor-

is Ekering, Pat Ripley were welcomed.

Doreen Lambert agreed to continue as Past President.

According to the Financial Report from April/13 to Feb/14 presented by our accountant Patti Kinvig, $32,440 was given out to various organizations in the area. For an in depth look at the recipients do come into the shop and

view the list that is clearly posted.

We thank all of our supporters and all of you who donate. We thank our volunteers. Second Time Around is a successful group effort and it is as strong as each of you make it.

Maria Russell Martin

Constantia Resources Ltd. (“Constantia”) has signed an Advanced Consultation and Capacity Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band (“Whispering Pines”) for the Maggie Exploration Project located north of Cache Creek.

The Agreement builds on an earlier (June 2012) agreement between Constantia and Whispering Pines. It includes provisions for supporting Whispering Pines participation in environmental assessment, and a framework to work collaboratively at each advancing stage of the Maggie project. The agreement will also help build capacity in the Whispering Pines community through skills training and employment and contracting opportunities.

“We are very pleased to have entered into this agreement and strengthened our relationship with the Whispering Pines community” said Constantia CEO Ron Thiessen. “We have worked hard to show we are a respectful company, committed to early engagement and building long-term partnerships, and I thank Chief Michael LeBourdais for his leadership.”

“The agreement with Constantia Resources on the Maggie mine project recognizes Whispering Pine’s priorities are focused on Three E’s: Environment, Education and Employment for our members and our elders, “said Chief LeBourdais. “We believe that the agreement with Constantia does meet our priorities while balancing the culture, heritage and environmental protection.”

The Maggie Exploration Project recently completed Phase One of its exploration drilling program and the results of that program are currently being assessed by the Company. During Phase One, Constantia contracted with Whispering Pines for the lease of vehicles during the drill program, and provided training and employment opportunities for Whispering Pines members.

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Keeping your head above water We get so used to telling ourselves, and each other, that we live in the best place on Earth that it’s shocking when the worst thing imaginable happens in our own town.

Just as the beautiful Spring-like weather sets in, our communities were jolted this week by a murder in Ashcroft and a shooting in Spences Bridge.

I’m quite certain there are many people who wonder how such awful things can happen in such a great little town. My response would be: “Bad things happen everywhere.”

I’m the last one to suggest that we all become paranoid gun-packing survivalists like many of our neighbours to the South.

That type of behaviour just breeds a world of conflict. But we can never let our guard down. We can’t expect people or events to take care of themselves. Every cruel or inexplainable act of greed or violence should spur us on to make our communities a better place for us all to live.

Keep an eye on your children and raise them to be good and decent people. Keep an eye on your neighbours and give them a hand if they need help.

It isn’t the first time that Ashcroft - or Cache Creek - or Spences Bridge - has faced unexpected violent crime. In that, we are no different that many other small towns in BC and the rest of Canada. What stands out like a glaring spotlight in a small town is just another unfortunate statistic in a big city. One thousand murders in a city of four million people would decimate us.

Murder is murder. Motives and reactions are the same whether you’re in a little town or a big city. What makes us different is how we deal with it. Unless it’s next door, you can ignore it in a big city because the solution may seem so far beyond your reach. In a small town, it’s always next door, and you have to find a way of dealing with it or live in fear for the rest of your life.

I suggest that the solution is in our sense of community. Be strong. Recognize our weaknesses and address them as a community. What makes a community strong is EVERYone looking out and caring for each other, young and old.

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Clinton forest needs better management Dear Editor Attention all citizens of the Clinton Forestry District, the Lands and Peoples of the Bonaparte Ecological and Economic District: This is about the importance of Value Added to the development of our vast forestry resource.

On Feb. 8, 2013, the Village of Clinton issued invoice #130012 to West Fraser Mills Ltd. in the amount of $12,813.30 for 14237 M3 of our woodlot timber, or 90 cents for every cubic meter of harvested and delivered logs to the Chasm Mill.

We can easily calculate the staggering potential for our community forest above and behond this present scope and vision. It will become obvious that Entrepreneurship is the solution to our Economic Development.

To point: 14237 M3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR logs x 36 Ft3 per M3 = 512,532 Ft3.

Scenario A. 512,532 Ft3 divided by 64 FT3 per cord of wood = 8000 cords of wood. Eight thousand cords of wood at $75 per cord = $600,000 versus the $12,132.30 received from West Fraser Mills Ltd. Scenario B. 512,532 Ft3 logs, cut split and bundles in standard 0.75 Ft3 bundles would yield 683,376 bundles that retailed through convenience outlets at $6.15 per bundle, generating $4,202,762 versus $12,132 received from West Fraser Mills Ltd. (ref.

SBC Firemaster Ltd., Kelowna) However, the Village of Clinton sold our logs for 90 cents M3 or $1.60 per cord of wood with scant visible economic impact on our community.

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land resources, namely our forests, our of the autonomous community control into the binding directorship of an unelected Board of Directors politically approved only by the Mayor and Council.

Wouldn’t it be prudent before we enter into long term contracts (from which there may be no escape clause) to review publicly the failed experiences of such Community Forests as Burns Lake, Valemount and Smithers?

The Mayor and Council are coming up for re-election this fall. We should demand the candidates present their visions for a Community Forest before this election. Let the people decide with their votes what is really best for our community. Remember, the present Community Forest “blueprint” was a legacy of our last C.A.O....

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Bar Lake, reducing landscape views and property values from 1015 per cent, we need to realize Forestry Management is a long term responsibility. A forest requires at least three human generations to mature.

The Great Salish Chieftain Seattle summed it up over 160 years ago when he spoke... “We do not inherit the Land from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Grandchildren.”

Pray we make the right decisions for the wise stewardship of our forests, for as we sustain them, so they shall sustain us. We must not allow our community to be swift-boated into legal obligations we will later regret.

We must not allow an unelected Board of Directors the means to deliver our forests into the hands of Vancouver Lumber Barons and their lawyers at our expense and loss.

Ted Pappas Clinton

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Coming A beautiful Sunday morning for the Lions Club’s fourth annual charity run in honour of Charles “Skip” Stuart.

Great turnout for 4th annual Skip’s Run It was a perfect day for fun and fitness on Sunday, June 1 in downtown Ashcroft. Close to 80 Runners, Walkers and Rollers participated in the 4th annual Skip’s Run On the River event.

The Ashcroft & District Lion’s Club did a wonderful job of putting on their Charity Run which locals and visitors from near and far enjoyed. A good many families participated in the event as well as RunClub friends, school friends and individuals.

As runners, walkers and bikers finished, they stayed to cheer on anyone and everyone coming across the finish line. Everyone was on the same team

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and whether you were the one who finished at the front or somewhere else, it all felt great!

Race Winners: 2.5 km U-20- Rhea Little 5 km U-20 - Lane Cheney 20-49 - Andrea Muller 50 + - Maria Russell-Martin 10 km U-20 - Sam Adamson 20-49 - Wayne Little 50+ - Tom Moe Skip’s Run On the River honours the late Skip Stuart, a long-time Li-

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on’s member who we remember as a wonderful and generous man. Funds raised, go back into our communities to worthy projects such as providing medical equipment for needy children, providing funds for local sports teams, providing life saving equipment for first responders and more.

Thank you to our sponsors and to all of you who participated and made this wonderful! Mark your calendar for the first Sunday in June of next year’s 5th annual Skip’s Run On the River!

Tie your running shoes and we’ll see you there!

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18 hole Tournament with a Steak or Chicken Dinner to follow. 4 Person Teams playing 4 ball best ball. $60 per person, all proceeds will be going to the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Shot gun start 10 a.m.

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Events

June 3-14: Book sale at the Ashcroft Library during library hours.

June 5: Cache Creek Gartden Club Meeting 6 - 7pm at the Cache Creek Library.

June 6: Ashcroft Secondary School Graduation Ceremony, 9:30 am at the Ashcroft Arena. All community members are welcome to come and congratulate the class of 2014!

June 6: Cache Creek Beautification Society meeting, noon in the Village Office.

June 8: Spences Bridge Farmers Market, every Sunday in Clemes Hall, 10 am to 2 pm.

June 9: Cache Creek Council meeting at 7pm in the Village Office.

June 12: Minute-to-Win-it (for bragging rights) 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Cache Creek Library.

June 19: Photography Speaker Series: 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Cache creek Library.

June 26-27: The BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will be visiting the Ashcroft District Hospital. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment.

Tues. evenings: Trap shooting now open at 4:30 at the trap range above the airstrip in Cache Creek. Beginners welcome: no shotgun required. For info call 250-453-2570.

Ashcroft - Cache Creek Seniors’ Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Seniors’ Centre, Village Office, Ashcroft.

Ashcroft Farmer’s Market every Saturday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, June 7 to Sept. 27. Railway Ave., Ashcroft, across from Safety Mart.

Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., JUNE 6th • 6:30 - 8:00 pm

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* Legion Crib Tournament last Sunday of the month Open 10 am starts 11 am sharp - 12 games * Free Pool Daily Euchre, first & third Sunday of every month 1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome Ashcroft Legion General Meeting 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meeting July and August)

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Hedda Hall believes that clients’ satisfaction and professionalism should be of the highest standard. With her Business, Customer Service, and Real Estate experience, she is well prepared to give you that standard.

I quote her, “I thoroughly enjoyed working with my clients and providing professional service. It gives me great joy to see how happy they are when their real estate transaction completed in a professional fashion”.

Hedda is here to help you buy or sell your home. Not only that, she is here to help ensure that your purchase/sale goes as smoothly and professionally as possible.

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AUTOMOTIVE Celebrating over 20 years in business 488 Trans Canada Hwy, Ashcroft

250-457-6698

Anie’s Pizza & Bakery 2 new Gourmet Pizzas Stop by during Graffiti Days!

250-457-9999

Enjoy Graffiti Days!

250-453-2225

Cindy Adamski Broker/Owner

JUNE 6, 7, & 8, 2014

Graffiti Days

B.C. Old Time Drags

Show & Shine

June 6, 7 & 8 at the Eagle Motorplex

Saturday, June 7 at Cache Creek Park

(11 km south of Cache Creek) Three days of nostalgic drag racing featuring vehicles 1972 and older • Test & Tune Friday noon to 5:00 p.m.

• Time trials & qualifying starts Saturday 8:00 a.m.

All vehicles 1972 and older welcome No pre-registration required, no cost to participate Enter at Cache Creek Park gates at 4:30 p.m.

Vehicles will be on display from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

• Free swimming • Beer garden & BBQ • Open air music • Dash plaques for first 125 vehicles

Poker Run Kelly Adamski Broker/Owner

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27th Annual Cache Creek

Strut your stuff at the 27th Annual Graffiti Days!

Trans Canada Hwy., Cache Creek BC

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Mick Adamski Representative

Bob Cunningham Representative

www.goldencountry.ca

Hwy. 97 Cache Creek

Friday, June 6 at the Community Hall

Fresh Meat * Deli * Fresh Produce Bakery * BBQ Chicken * Groceries Fishing Tackle Bait * Ice Camping Gear * Film * Batteries Snacks * Postcards * Souvenirs

Saturday, June 7 at the Community Hall

Open to all vehicles 1972 and older Starts/ends at Cache Creek Hall/Info Centre 7:00 p.m. start, $5 per hand $100 cash for first prize, $50 for runner up

Watch vehicles smoke their tires and compete for prizes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open to all vehicles, no admission or registration fees.

Sock Hop Dance

Open to vehicles 1972 and older, no cost to participate 3:30 p.m. Line up at Eagle Motorplex 4:00 p.m. Drive through Ashcroft 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Cache Creek for Show & Shine

1190 Trans-Canada Highway Cache Creek

STARHOUSE

Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

1950’s style dress preferred NO MINORS. Tickets $7 (available in advance only) Available at: • Cariboo Jade Shop • Cache Creek Husky • at the park during the Show & Shine

AUTO DETAILING

Makin’ Your Baby Look GOOOD! Cut Polish & Wax Headlight Restoration & Engine Detailing Vacuum | Steam Cleaning Stain Removal | Deodorizing

TERRY PHILPOTT

275 Cliff Crescent Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-457-0610

Enjoy all of those Graffiti “Babies”

Come in for a burger and a shake during Graffiti Days!

ASHCROFT IRLY TIM-BR-MART 250-453-2281

Building Supplies & Garden Centre

250-453-9334

For all your Electronic needs

On the corner of Railway and 5th

Village of Cache Creek 250-457-6237

1301 Hwy, 97 N. Cache Creek

250-457-6644

Welcome to the 27th annual Graffiti Days!

S afety Mart

Cache Creek Husky Come in and check out our specials!

foods

Fast & Courteous Service • Instore Bakery • Deli Grade “A” Quality Meats • Bulk Foods •Fresh Produce Rotisserie Chicken • Hot Food

Proud to support Cache Creek Graffiti Days!

Your full service food store...

250-457-9312

959 Trans-Canada Hwy. S. Cache Creek BC

Desert Inn Welcome to Graffiti Days!

(250) 457-6226 www.desertinn.ca Cache Creek, BC.

www.ConstantiaResources.com

See you in Cache Creek for the 27th Annual Graffiti Days!

210 Railway Ave, Ashcroft 250-453-2553

CHINESE RESTAURANT

854 S. Trans Canada Hwy, Cache Creek Call for Take-Out 250-457-9328

Highway 97, Cache Creek

See you at Graffiti Days!

*Self Serve * Propane * Diesel * Lotto Open 6:30 am till 9:00 pm

250-457-6432

Bus tickets & shipping

250-457-9582

Welcome to the 27th Annual Graffiti Days!

South Trans-Canada Hwy. Cache Creek

250-457-6287

Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 250-453-9343

Rev it up at Graffiti Days!

Friendship Auto Service Ltd. 250-453-9308 603 Railway Ave., Ashcroft

Come out and celebrate the 27th annual Graf fiti Days!

2 5 0 -4 5 7-6 4 6 4 C a che C re e k

457-9700

Saturday, June 7 at the Community Hall

Saturday, June 7

250-457-9333

Cache Creek Petro Canada and Restaurant

Grubstake Foodmart

Smoke Show

Car Cruise & Parade Cruise by and fill ‘er up during Graffiti Days!

Kal Tire and Crew welcome all “Hot Rodders” and fans to the 27th annual Cache Creek Graffiti Days

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The JUNCTION SHELL Shine up for Graffiti Days!

Cache Creek

250-457-6612

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AUTOMOTIVE Celebrating over 20 years in business 488 Trans Canada Hwy, Ashcroft

250-457-6698

Anie’s Pizza & Bakery 2 new Gourmet Pizzas Stop by during Graffiti Days!

250-457-9999

Enjoy Graffiti Days!

250-453-2225

Cindy Adamski Broker/Owner

JUNE 6, 7, & 8, 2014

Graffiti Days

B.C. Old Time Drags

Show & Shine

June 6, 7 & 8 at the Eagle Motorplex

Saturday, June 7 at Cache Creek Park

(11 km south of Cache Creek) Three days of nostalgic drag racing featuring vehicles 1972 and older • Test & Tune Friday noon to 5:00 p.m.

• Time trials & qualifying starts Saturday 8:00 a.m.

All vehicles 1972 and older welcome No pre-registration required, no cost to participate Enter at Cache Creek Park gates at 4:30 p.m.

Vehicles will be on display from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

• Free swimming • Beer garden & BBQ • Open air music • Dash plaques for first 125 vehicles

Poker Run Kelly Adamski Broker/Owner

The Journal Thursday, June 5, 2014

27th Annual Cache Creek

Strut your stuff at the 27th Annual Graffiti Days!

Trans Canada Hwy., Cache Creek BC

Thursday, June 5, 2014 The Journal

Mick Adamski Representative

Bob Cunningham Representative

www.goldencountry.ca

Hwy. 97 Cache Creek

Friday, June 6 at the Community Hall

Fresh Meat * Deli * Fresh Produce Bakery * BBQ Chicken * Groceries Fishing Tackle Bait * Ice Camping Gear * Film * Batteries Snacks * Postcards * Souvenirs

Saturday, June 7 at the Community Hall

Open to all vehicles 1972 and older Starts/ends at Cache Creek Hall/Info Centre 7:00 p.m. start, $5 per hand $100 cash for first prize, $50 for runner up

Watch vehicles smoke their tires and compete for prizes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open to all vehicles, no admission or registration fees.

Sock Hop Dance

Open to vehicles 1972 and older, no cost to participate 3:30 p.m. Line up at Eagle Motorplex 4:00 p.m. Drive through Ashcroft 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Cache Creek for Show & Shine

1190 Trans-Canada Highway Cache Creek

STARHOUSE

Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

1950’s style dress preferred NO MINORS. Tickets $7 (available in advance only) Available at: • Cariboo Jade Shop • Cache Creek Husky • at the park during the Show & Shine

AUTO DETAILING

Makin’ Your Baby Look GOOOD! Cut Polish & Wax Headlight Restoration & Engine Detailing Vacuum | Steam Cleaning Stain Removal | Deodorizing

TERRY PHILPOTT

275 Cliff Crescent Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-457-0610

Enjoy all of those Graffiti “Babies”

Come in for a burger and a shake during Graffiti Days!

ASHCROFT IRLY TIM-BR-MART 250-453-2281

Building Supplies & Garden Centre

250-453-9334

For all your Electronic needs

On the corner of Railway and 5th

Village of Cache Creek 250-457-6237

1301 Hwy, 97 N. Cache Creek

250-457-6644

Welcome to the 27th annual Graffiti Days!

S afety Mart

Cache Creek Husky Come in and check out our specials!

foods

Fast & Courteous Service • Instore Bakery • Deli Grade “A” Quality Meats • Bulk Foods •Fresh Produce Rotisserie Chicken • Hot Food

Proud to support Cache Creek Graffiti Days!

Your full service food store...

250-457-9312

959 Trans-Canada Hwy. S. Cache Creek BC

Desert Inn Welcome to Graffiti Days!

(250) 457-6226 www.desertinn.ca Cache Creek, BC.

www.ConstantiaResources.com

See you in Cache Creek for the 27th Annual Graffiti Days!

210 Railway Ave, Ashcroft 250-453-2553

CHINESE RESTAURANT

854 S. Trans Canada Hwy, Cache Creek Call for Take-Out 250-457-9328

Highway 97, Cache Creek

See you at Graffiti Days!

*Self Serve * Propane * Diesel * Lotto Open 6:30 am till 9:00 pm

250-457-6432

Bus tickets & shipping

250-457-9582

Welcome to the 27th Annual Graffiti Days!

South Trans-Canada Hwy. Cache Creek

250-457-6287

Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 250-453-9343

Rev it up at Graffiti Days!

Friendship Auto Service Ltd. 250-453-9308 603 Railway Ave., Ashcroft

Come out and celebrate the 27th annual Graf fiti Days!

2 5 0 -4 5 7-6 4 6 4 C a che C re e k

457-9700

Saturday, June 7 at the Community Hall

Saturday, June 7

250-457-9333

Cache Creek Petro Canada and Restaurant

Grubstake Foodmart

Smoke Show

Car Cruise & Parade Cruise by and fill ‘er up during Graffiti Days!

Kal Tire and Crew welcome all “Hot Rodders” and fans to the 27th annual Cache Creek Graffiti Days

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The JUNCTION SHELL Shine up for Graffiti Days!

Cache Creek

250-457-6612

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COMMUNITY

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Fit class heart attack doesn’t stop member from working out You may recall a column I wrote back in February about the most significant Valentines Day I’ve ever been a part of.

At a Senior Fit Class on Feb. 14, the heart of my friend Nick Lebedoff stopped.

Nick has been a dedicated, hard working member of the Sr. Fit Family for over a year, none of us could have known that day, that inside his fit body, his heart was a ticking time bomb. With the help of 22 friends, First Aid training, an AED, and a

God who answers prayers, it started beating again and Nick is not only here with us today, but he is as strong and vibrant as ever!

After the Feb. 14 heart stopping and Vicky Trill re-starting incident, Nick went to the Ashcroft trills@telus.net Hospital, then was air lifted to Kamloops Hospital and then on to a lengthy stay at the Kelowna Hospital where he under went a quadruple bypass which remedied two arteries which were 100 percent blocked and two more arteries which were 80 per-

cent blocked. Within an hour after Nick’s arrival home from the Hospital, he called me over for a visit and asked me to write his story and his thanks. So here it is, from the living, moving, miracle himself.

First of all, I want to thank many wonderful people who are the reason I am alive and well today. I’d like to thank the Sr. Fit class for the role you played in restarting my heart. Specifically, I’d like to thank Al Mertens and Ken Klassen who performed CPR; Judy Klassen who kept my airway open and slapped me back to this world! Thank you to Judy Roy who manned the AED and pressed the button to shock my heart and to Maria Russell-Martin who knew where the AED was and brought it to the rescuers so quickly. Thanks to Vicky Trill and Jack Jeyes who were lifelines to the 911 On June 19 the Journal will be publishing a special Operator. Thank you to Joan Graduation section honouring the graduates from Henderson for your prayers, God has answered. I’d Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton and Lytton. The section also like to thank the Ashwill include full colour photos of the graduates as well as croft Ambulance Crew, Ashcongratulatory messages from local businesses. croft Hospital Staff, Kamloops Hospital Staff and the This is the perfect opportunity for you to show Kelowna Hospital Staff in your pride and support for your favourite grad by 2 West. Your expertise and care, made my stay happy purchasing a congratulatory ad in this keepsake edition. and healthy.

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Since my heart attack, subsequent surgery and hospital stay and recovery, I have had much time to reflect on things that are important and how healthy living makes an even larger impact on being alive and well than I realized. My heart specialist told me that the main reasons I survived the heart attack and have had a speedy and full recovery is due to the fact that I was already healthy and fit. I had been walking, biking and doing strength workouts regularly. This combined with no smoking has led me to being alive and well today.

While in the Kelowna hospital, the ward where I stayed became known as, “Nick’s Walk Block.” The medical staff named it this because of all the walking I did around and around the block. While I waited for surgery, I walked the “block” as much as the hospital would permit me and the very day after my quadruple bypass, I walked that block and I haven’t stopped walking yet. Four weeks after surgery, I walked up the hwy hill in Ashcroft. In regular consultation with my heart specialist, I have been moving and exercising as much as they will permit me. I We would like to say a special thanks am very aware of my body and how it is to all the staff at Extended Care feeling and I know my for taking such good care of our mother, limitations, but I don’t Clara Leslie, while she lived there. sit and feel sorry for Thank you for making her last years myself. I am ready to live life. To be healthy. so comfortable and happy.

Thank you again to all Ron and June Leslie of you who saved my Helen and Stan Gibson life. You didn’t give up and I’m not either.

In partnership with Thompson Rivers University and School District #73, School District #74 (Gold Trail) is offering:

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COMMUNITY

Spring slow in coming to Loon Lake May activities on Loon Lake Road were dominated by the weather. The month began with several beautiful days, teasing us to go out in bare arms and no socks. The plants were encouraged to unfold their buds as temperatures reached up to 24 degrees C in the day and night temperatures at 6 C. Then like on a weather roller coaster, the air mass shifted and next day down we went to daytime high temperatures of 5 degrees. Brrr, and where were those socks? The whole outdoors seemed to shiver.

The poor bedraggled eagles sat on the spruce tops hanging out their wings to dry. Eagles don’t have the same waterproofing of their feathers that ducks do and they look pretty sad when their feathers are all wet – especially those white heads.

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A brigade of gravel trucks have been travelling up and down Loon Lake Road Barbara Hendricks for some time now, starting early and running late and they will continue to run for a while. They are delivering material to build roadways at a new subdivision at the eastern end of the lake. This area is near where the fur brigades made their Loon Lake overnight camp on their way between Fort Kamloops and Fort Alexandria in the late 1840s and 1850s. In those days the horsepower carrying the loads were often actually horses. Now it seems the new hobby farms being created will provide nice pasture and room to roam for a horse or two in retirement. Construction on home renovations, outbuildings and landscaping is also in full swing, so building supplies are being trucked up in large quantities. All this hauling activity reminds me of the comment that Canada has two seasons, winter and construction season.

From Loon Lake Road

they have a fawn nearby, so do keep you dogs near you and carry a walking stick when out in areas where the deer are. [Ed. Note: Deer will leave their newborns alone while they forage for food. Don’t assume it has been abandoned. Leave the fawn where it is unless you can confirm the mother is dead.]

Loon Lake Road is at a higher elevation than Ashcroft or Cache Creek and so spring flowering times are later. Now we are enjoying the sight and scent of the lilac blossoms and the visits from the Swallowtail and Mourning Cloak butterflies. Other small butterflies are also busy amongst the flowers in the garden and they are most welcome, except of course for the cabbage white.

Butterflies are not the only insect on the wing – it feels like every kind of blood sucking and biting insect finds its way to my neck and ankles. The wet weather has brought out a lot of mosquitoes and larger biting flies leave some pretty nasty bites. Soon it will pass and it is better than winter, isn’t it? And everyone is commenting that they hope this year will not bring another bonanza of yellow jackets. What is a group of yellow jackets called? A swarm or a colony is suggested by the dictionary, but I would suggest calling it a mob or a frenzy.

The long weekend in May which is traditionally the first big party weekend at Loon Lake Road, was wet and then wetter, so most of the activity was indoors or under cover of some sort. As one summer resident put it – “This is nature’s way of telling us that if you want to enjoy Loon Lake you need to stay longer than a weekRanchers have been busy this month branding and end.” In my opinion, several months are needed to adjust Bears and other wildlife are out in numbers, with marking their young calves, and the cattle are being and become aware of all the various sensory impressions one resident reporting sighting at least six bears.

I have turned out on the spring grazing ranges. Watch for cattle from the local nature. For city people it is hard to give seen one from time to time along the creek bottom eaton Loon Lake Road and along the forest service roads as up those things that fill in the sound atmosphere and deing away at dandelions and other plant material.

It is also well.

Those conspicuous ear tags on the cattle are part of mand your attention, like the iPad, internet and the contime for Mule deer to be giving birth to their fawns.

This a programme that tracks the beef from birth to the store. stant music and sound coming from some sort of elecmeans that the does will tend to be more aggressive if tronic device. When I point out that I prefer to have those devices on “off mode”, these folks THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT look at me like I have said something in a forPROPOSED SPENCES BRIDGE COMMUNITY PARK & RECREATION eign language. I think it is a wonderful experiFINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE AREA ESTABLISHMENT ence to be able to distinguish between a Black chinned hummingbird and a Rufus hummingPROPOSED SPENCES BRIDGE COMMUNITY PARK & Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING bird by the sound of their wings.

RECREATION of identification (at least one with a signature) to (REFERENDUM)

Bird behaviour has been noteworthy around my house. For some reason a pair of Flickers took to the idea of pecking at the siding of my house – and for a week we were wakened at 5 am by what seemed at first to sound like someone knocking at the door – then we discovered it was the Flickers. They have left a hole in the siding that now needs to be repaired before something decides to make a home in it. About the same time a small number of warblers hovered around the house under the overhang. It looked like they were trying to get into the roof but then on closer watching I could see they were collecting insects that had crawled into cracks to over winter. The hummingbirds are their usual teases and anyone walking near the house could find that a little feathered jet just flew very close by their head and could feel the air movement. I have read many comments on the fact that a flock of crows is called a murder of crows but never even wondered what a flock of hummingbirds was called. Maybe because flocks of crows are fairly common but I have never seen a flock of hummingbirds. Anyway, according to the Audubon Society there are several names for a flock of hummingbirds, including a glittering, a hovering and a shimmer. Personally I would have applied these words to a flock of fairies but as fairies are extremely rare in Canada these days I will use them for the hummingbirds.

Clinton and District Outdoor Sportsmen Association

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING June 14, 2014 Clinton Legion Basement 7pm Election of Executive

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the proposed Spences Bridge community park and recreation financial contribution service area (detailed on the map) within Electoral Area ‘I’ (Blue Sky Country) of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a vote will be held on the following question:

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION SERVICE AREA

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • expect to be absent from the Regional District on general and advance voting days; OR • who reside in a remote location not readily accessible by road.

“Are you in favour of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District adopting Bylaw No. 2461 that will: • establish the “Spences Bridge Community Park and Recreation Financial Contribution Service Area” within a portion of Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country); and • annually requisition the greater of $8,000 or $0.411/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements for the service?”

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:00 pm on Thursday June 19, 2014 electors must submit the following information to the Regional District office in person, by mail, fax or email on the APPLICATION TO VOTE BY MAIL form available from the TNRD:

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be held on: SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM Spences Bridge (Archie Clemens) Community Hall 3641 Highway 8, Spences Bridge, BC ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held on: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office 300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW The following is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw only and is not intended to be an interpretation of the bylaw. The bylaw may be inspected at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District offices at 300465 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (except holidays) and on the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca. Copies of the bylaw will be posted at the polling place on voting day.

BYLAW NO. 2461 – Spences Bridge Community Park and Recreation Financial Contribution Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 2461 establishes a service within a portion of Electoral Area ‘I’ (Blue Sky Country) of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to allow for an annual contribution for the operation of a park and recreation service within the community of Spences Bridge. The bylaw provides for an annual requisition of $8,000 or $0.421/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements (whichever is greater) within the service area.

prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of other property owners.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION Elector Registration: Registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting.

In order to register to vote on the question, a person must be eligible to vote as either a Resident Elector or a Non-Resident Property Elector (there is no corporate vote).

RESIDENT ELECTORS must: • be 18 years of age or older on voting day; and • be a Canadian citizen; and • be a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • be a resident of the proposed Spences Bridge Park and Recreation Financial Contribution Service Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise de disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature).

Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS must • not be eligible to vote as a resident elector; and • be 18 years of age or older on voting day; and • be a Canadian citizen; and • be a resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and • be a registered owner of real property in the proposed Spences Bridge Park and Recreation Financial Contribution Service Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise be disqualified by law from voting.

1. Full name and mailing address; 2. Birthdate or last 6 digits of Social Insurance Number; 3. Ballot being requested 4. Address of the property (for non-resident property electors); 5. Reason for request 6. Method of delivery of mail ballot package: (a) pick up at Regional District office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address or alternate address; OR (c) courier address (at elector’s expense).

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY MAIL forms are available for download from the TNRD website or by requesting a copy by mail, fax or email.

The Regional District will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about June 2, 2014.

To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on June 21, 2014.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information on the bylaw, the voting process or to arrange for a mail ballot package, please contact: Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer or Agnese Saat, Deputy Chief Election Officer Phone Toll-free: 1-877-377-8673 Fax: 250-372-5048 Email: referendum@tnrd.ca

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A secret for the sweet tooth

Last week my daughter called me after school and asked if she and her older friend could go for coffee at Starbucks. Since Daisy is only turning 11 next month, I found the request rather odd.

“Why would you want to go there?” I asked.

“You don’t drink coffee.”

“I know,” she said.

“But I’ve been dying to try the Cotton Candy Frappuccino.” I’d never heard of such a thing, but whatever it was, it sounded gross to me.

An hour later I met them there. To my surprise, the place was crawling with kids, all sitting around drinking their pricey beverages, some of them nibbling on rice crispy squares, cookies or cake pops.

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com Daisy was almost finished her creamy pink drink but insisted I take a sip. Just as I suspected, it was gross.

“When did they start making these?” I asked the barista, as I looked at the menu board, trying to find it.

“It’s not up there,” she replied. “It’s from the secret menu.”

“It’s on the Internet,” added Daisy’s friend, who was drinking a

June • Week 2 ARIES - Focus your energies in a positive way, Aries. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to, and now is the time to put your attitude to work.l.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are ready for something or someone new. Right now is a good time to reach out and connect with a new passion. Things will get more interesting rather quickly.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You need to focus and get back to work this week, Gemini. Things have slipped out of your fingers, and it could take a little while before you get back on a schedule.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Shop around for the best deals before making a big purchase, Cancer. A little extra work can lead to substantial savings. There are deals to be had, so be patient.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Expect to reach a milestone in your life, Leo. This may have something to do with your family or career. Either way, the praise you will receive is warranted.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Sometimes it can be easy for you to get fixated on a certain way of doing things, Virgo. There are really many different paths to the same outcome when you are open to ideas.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, do not panic when a glitch arises in your plans. Just approach the situation from a different angle, and you will find a solution in no time.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Try not to push yourself too hard this week, Scorpio. This is a good time to maintain a low profile.

Drawing too much attention to yourself might ruffle the wrong feathers this week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, something will bring a smile to your face early in the week, and there’s pretty much nothing that can put you in a bad mood. This is an ideal time to get things accomplished..

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You are never one to walk away from a challenge, Capricorn. This week you will be presented with a big obstacle, and you will have to step up to tackle the hard stuff.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Keep your eyes open and you just may stumble on something new and fascinating this week, Aquarius.

This is a good time to explore new ideas and apply them to your daily life.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone gets bent out of shape over something that seems laughable to you, Pisces. You may need to adjust your view.

Fruity Pebbles Frappuccino. “We’ll show you.”

According to Starbu c k s S e c r e t M e nu . net, the vast array of extra beverage choices are mostly created by Starbucks fans, and as people create more ideas they can submit them to the website or Facebook fan page.

The drinks are then “skillfully concocted

by Starbucks baristas

and connoisseurs from all around the world.”

“The Cotton Candy Frap is really popular,” the employee told me. “But there are tons we’ve never heard of or haven’t made often, so it’s good to come in with the online recipe.

We can read it off your phone.”

Interesting. I had no idea. Whether this new trend was started by customers or the company, it’s become a genius marketing ploy to engage and hook the younger generation, and not one that I would have imagined working out.

I’ve always looked at coffee baristas as having a hard enough job as it was with all the different beverages they have to prepare on the fly. Now they have

to cater to a neverending recipe list they don’t physically have on hand?

“It’s the way things are going now,” my friend David said.

“There’s a site called HackTheMenu.com that includes a ton of fast food restaurants catering to the weird stuff customers request.”

I looked it up and immediately checked out the secret menu for McDonald’s since I worked there for three years as a teenager.

Apparently we can now get things like the Monster Mac, which is eight meat patties in one bun, or the Land, Sea and Air Burger, which is a combina-

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tion of a Big Mac, Filet-O-Fish and McChicken. I shouldn’t use the word again, but I’m going to. Gross.

Even though the secret menu items invariably cost more, kids seem to be having extra fun with their special orders by posting pictures of them on social media. From a business and marketing standpoint, it’s truly brilliant. From a parenting standpoint it’s expensive and unhealthy.

“I think it’s fine in moderation,” David said. “Obviously I wouldn’t want my kids ordering this stuff daily.”

No kidding. I know I’m old, but I still re-

member going to the corner store on the weekends and getting a giant freezie for a mere five cents.

We only had a few types to choose from: blue, purple, orange or white. There was no secret menu, there were no special orders and if it had occurred to us to take pictures of the darn things, we wouldn’t have had anywhere to post them except our bedroom walls. But regardless of the simplicity of the time and the small price to pay, they were still a sweet treat we’d get excited about.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Balancing work and play in equal measure Winter seemed loathe to loosen its grip this year.

Warm days didn’t happen until midMay, but then, how quickly green leaves unfolded and Spring flowering bulbs displayed their beautiful flowers. Yellow and red tulips were especially bright and eyecatching.

June 21 is officially the first day of summer. It also happens to be National Aboriginal Day; a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations.

This is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada. These three groups are recognized by the Constitution and each has its own distinct history, culture and traditions. The day was first celebrated in 1996. It is a time to acknowledge the valuable contribution of Aboriginal Peoples to the healthy development of our communities, territories and country.

Many seniors were involved with Heritage Week.

The main events, the Ball, Oldtimer’s Tea, Parade and Rodeo had seniors either as workers or participants.

There’s no shortage of jobs if such an ambitious week is to be successful.

June brings a muchneeded rest for many and following a Potluck lunch

the two significant hundred years. The duration days have been of the observance of Father’s celebrated togeth- day isn’t important. What is er during Rivers important is that fatherhood to Oceans week, be recognized in a positive which honours way. Honour your father in a themes central to special way on June 15.

Canada’s watersheds. It re“Sometimes the poorest minds us that safeguarding man leaves his children the the health of all water - lo- richest inheritance.” - Ruth cal springs, creeks, streams, E. Renkel lakes, rivers, wetlands and Happy Birthday in June even groundwater - flow- to Yvette May on the 18th ing through our watersheds and to Eleanor Pigeon on the also improves the quality of 26th.

Canadian oceans. Everyone Clinton Seniors Associmay play a role regardless of ation General meetings will where they live. When you resume Sept. 18. Mark the think about it, improvements date on your calendar! Plan start in your own backyard. to join us! Everyone is welTaking care of our water is come. Annual fee is $15. a shared responsibility. We must be ever mindful and alert to the threats to Canada’s Monday, June 9th waterLoonie Pot $43 + evening’s take ways and Proceeds to go to community projects the life Hope to see you all there! they susCache Creek Community Hall • Doors Open 6 pm tain.

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Before the members can relax however, they will have to get through July 1.

July 1 is Canada Day with festivities in Reg Conn Park.

It is the day of choice for the annual Yard Sale, Book and Bake Sale. The popular Peel ‘n’ Pay Raffle will be featured. the Clinton Seniors Centre is the site from 10 am until 2 pm. Please come out and support the Clinton Seniors Association endeavour.

Canadian Environment week is celebrated from June 1–7 with the 5th singled out as World Environment Day. The following week, Rivers to Oceans week, kicks off on the 8th, designated both World Oceans Day and Canadian Rivers Day. Canada claims one-fifth of the world’s fresh water in about two million lakes, countless streams, rivers, marshes, swamps, etc. Three mighty oceans offer us more than 200,000 km of coastline, the longest in the world. Oceans Day, June 8, was declared in 1992. Canadian Rivers Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of June since 2003, gives Canadians a chance to honour our rivers for the prominent place they occupy at the head of our history and natural heritage. Since 2007,

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician.

Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture.

Additional skills required: • Electrician with Red Seal certification and with construction or industrial experience required to work at the Graymont Pavilion Lime Plant.

• Must become engaged in continuous improvement and willing to work in a team environment.

• Regular shifts will be 8 hrs/day from Monday to Friday – steady day shift.

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.

• Located in Pavilion B.C. situated between Cache Creek and Lillooet, B.C. Wages And Benefits As Per The Collective Agreement.

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POSITION SUMMARY Thompson View Lodge is looking for a “Sunday Cook”. The Cook is responsible for meal preparation at TVL assisted living residence of 10 units. The applicants would be required to work every Sunday (with exceptions). Hours of the shift are 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Meals that are to be provided are Lunch and Dinner services, consisting of main course and dessert. Must be task oriented and interested with accommodating our senior tenants. The Cook champions exemplary food services that provide residents and their visitors with life quality and peace of mind in the dining experience. The Cook prepares meals according to a prescribed menu plan that reflects the dietary needs and choices of seniors within the residence.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Food Safe required.

• Experience in volume food preparation as a prep or line cook preferably in a restaurant environment an asset.

• Experience in baked goods and dessert preparations an asset as well • Solid understanding of customer centred service provision consistent with the intent and philosophy of assisted living and in support of exemplary service delivery • Knowledge of inventory control and food storage procedures an asset.

• Ability to organize and prepare nutritious and appealing meals with minimal supervision and respond to the changing needs and preferences of residents • Interest and motivation to enhance cooking and kitchen management skills • Knowledge of provincial health, sanitation and safety regulations WAGE The cook would be offered a starting wage of $16.87/hr Submit your resume to the General Manager Thompson View Manor Society, PO Box 318, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone for more information 250-453-9223 Email: tvms@telus.net

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

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2012 Coachmen Freedom Express MDL 304RKDS GVR 9000 lbs ( as wt is under 10,000 lbs no special hauling licence required) Length 34 ft 4” incl hitch (trailer is 30 ft). One large slide out in dining/living area.

Fresh, black and gray water tanks.

Sleeps 6 - walk around queen size bed, Sofa Hide-a-bed, night shades, air conditioner, micro wave, am/fm/cd player plus LCD TV. Skylight in bathroom & dining area. Shower, foot Àush toilet.

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

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard

Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net

Ashcroft Hospice Program Shirley 250-453-9202

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

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

Desert Bells Handbell Choir Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

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Sage Sound Singers Adult Community

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for Approval Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, Koppers Ashcroft Inc., PO Box 1510 Ashcroft, BC VOK 1A0, intend to submit this application to the Director to amend Waste Discharge Permit PA-7248 to: 1) Authorize the discharge of particulate matter (PM) in the form of sawdust from a wood preservation facility controlled by a cyclone (flow rate and loading provided below); 2) Increase operating conditions listed in Authorized Discharge 1.6.1 from 16 hrs/day, 5 days/wk to 16 hrs/day, 6 days/wk. The source of the discharge is cutting and milling operations occurring in the cross tie and bridge timber mills at the facility.

The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge will occur is the North and Northeast portion PT Frac LS 3 Secl Lying South of Thompson River TWSP 21 R24 W6M; and the South and Northwest portion LS 14 Sec 36, TP 20 R24 K.D.Y.D except Plan 203; Parcel Identifier (PID): 006437-486; and 006-437-737, respectively. The property is located at 1425 Evans Road, approximately 7.8 km northwest of Ashcroft along the south bank of the Thompson River.

The maximum rate of air emissions discharged from the cyclone at this facility will be 285 cubic metres per minute (m3/min). The operating period for this facility will be five to six (5 - 6) days per week, up to sixteen (16) hours per day. The characteristics of the waste discharged are as follows: Total particulate matter (TPM): Particulate matter less than 10 um (PM10): Particulate matter less than 2.5 um (PM2.5:

0.82 Tonne/year; 0.154 kg/hr.

0.036 Tonne/year; 0.007 kg/hr.

0.018 Tonne/year; 0.003 kg/hr.

The discharge of the sawdust form the source will be controlled by a cyclone designed to collect and remove the particulate matter from the exhaust airstream to the levels listed above.

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at The Cariboo Southern Interior Regional Office, at 400 - 640 Borland Street Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T1. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Contact person: Ryan Headlee, Plant Manager Telephone No. 250-453-2221

Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

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

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.

2012 COACHMEN TRAVEL TRAILER

Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Ashcroft & District Lions Club

Recreational/Sale

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club

Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association

Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Auto Financing

District Commissioner: Marcie Down mleedown@yahoo.ca.

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

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

Transportation

Sage & Sand Pony Club

Phone: 250-457-9390

Phone 250-453-2233

Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Department Phone 250-457-9967

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

Soccer Association Contact: Tom Watson

Phone 250-457-7178

Thompson Cariboo Minor Hockey Association Contact: Lewis Kinvig 250-457-7489 Lewis@thompsoncariboominorhockey.com

Historic Hat Creek Ranch Contact: Jack Jeyes

Phone 250-453-2259

Kinsmen Club of South Cariboo Contact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

Phone 250-457-9122

Bridging to Literacy

Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

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

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

Ashcroft Yoga Group

Call Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Second Time Around

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

Cache Creek Market and Cache Creek Garden Club Marcie Down 250-457-9630

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676

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

Cache Creek Beautification Society and Cache Creek Communities in Bloom

Ashcroft Cache Creek Better at Home

Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

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Golden Country presents

... Past, Present & Beyond Batty visitors and haunted history

Cumming’s annotations and notes (a complete run of The Journal can be found at the Ashcroft Museum).

Some of the printing equipment from the early days of the paper can be seen in the caboose which sits in the Heritage Park on Railway Avenue, while a heavy safe – its combination long since lost – sits empty and open in the back of The Journal office, near where the paper was printed in days gone by.

Cumming was obviously a man who appreciated the importance of preserving the past: by the mid1930s he had accumulated enough memorabilia to open a museum above The Journal office, and his collection formed the basis of the Ashcroft Museum, when the building next door to The Journal office – built almost 20 years after the Mining Journal made its move from Railway Avenue – ceased being the telegraph, telephone, and post office building and became (in 1982) the Museum as we know it today.

The space above The Journal office was, at some point after the removal of Cumming’s memorabilia to the building next door, turned into living quarters, then as now accessible only by an exterior staircase on the east side of the building. There is still no interior access to the upper floor from The Journal office, so I’ve never seen what’s above my head as I work each week. Every now and then, when I’m in the office by myself, I’ll hear an odd creak from the floorboards above me, and wonder who – or what – is moving around up there. I’ve even gone outside more than once and looked up at the windows, but (thankfully) have never seen anyone looking back at me. Just the odd bat, I tell myself now. I’m sure there are a few of them up there, alongside the ghosts and memories of days long past, in one of Ashcroft’s oldest buildings.

“Did you put this here?” individual letters and symbols. These were called Wendy points to a brown smudge on the wall near “sorts”, and printers had to ensure they had a good where she’s standing, beside the air conditioning unit supply of them, otherwise they could run short, and that, in summer, does a valiant job thus be “out of sorts”; a phrase that lives of trying to keep The Journal ofon today to describe someone who fice cool; or at least cool-ish. The feels unhappy, or not quite right. main part of the building was conWhen the B.C. Mining Journal structed in 1898, when means of began to run a bit short on mining controlling temperature were fairnews to report it renamed itself The ly primitive, and subsequent addiAshcroft Journal, and owner/editor tions and changes have not done F.S. Reynolds moved the paper to a much to alter the situation, so in new building on 4th Street; the buildsummer we flick the air condiing the paper occupies today. “The tioner to “high” and hope for the Mining Journal force are now pleasbest. antly located in their new office. The I look at the wall and shake rooms are commodious and well lomy head. “No,” I reply, “what is cated,” stated the paper, not long afit?” ter its move. “If anyone wishes to GOLDEN COUNTRY “A bat,” replies Wendy, movpay up their subscription we are easiBARBARA RODEN ing away from the wall in a manly found.” An annual subscription cost ner that can only be described as $2, and the paper’s office was across brisk. “It wasn’t you?” the street from the stables of the Ash[Ed. Note: Barbara fails to mention here that I croft Hotel; the hotel itself occupied the spot there came back with my camera and took pictures while the post office now sits. she cautioned me not to disturb it!]

The paper was printed in the building, and over It’s fairly well known that I love all things creepy the decades – as printing techniques changed – the and spooky; but this is March, not Halloween, and building changed accordingly. When “hot lead” I have definitely not hung a rubber bat on the wall switched to “paste-up” – that is, articles and headof The Journal office. We both peer at the creature, lines and ads were printed and then physically pasted which seems quite comfortable clinging to the peg- on to the sheets comprising that week’s paper – The board lining the wall, and I think to myself, “Well, of Journal office adapted; stains from the machine that course we have bats in this building.” was used to apply wax to the back of Ashcroft has done a rather good job of trying to the printed pieces can still be seen in burn itself to the ground over the last century or so; the rear of The Journal office. The wooden structures plus hot dry weather plus high paste-up tables are still there too; inwinds will often produce that result. Yet The Jour- clined desks where the pages of the nal building has managed to hang on for almost 120 paper would have been placed, awaityears, one of the oldest structures in town, and per- ing that week’s paste-up. At some haps one of its least celebrated. It’s simply there, part point a one-storey extension was of the fabric of Ashcroft, quietly going about its busi- added along the north side (now the ness and not drawing much attention to itself. I’m front) of the building, providing more not surprised that a bat or two has decided it’s a good space. place to hang out (quite literally).

The most well-known editor of These days The Journal is laid out electronic- The Journal was R.D. Cumming, ally; but when the B.C. Mining Journal – The Jour- who took over the paper in 1912, nal’s predecessor – began publication in an office on and whose family controlled it until Railway Avenue in 1895 the paper was produced by 1978. In the back of the office there hand. It was a laborious process, since before a page are bound volumes of various years could be printed it needed to be “set” from trays of of the paper, some of which bear R.D. Cummings on the steps of The Journal office, circa 1932.

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