Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, September 25, 2014

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Gold Trail schools get back to teaching

Back to school Monday was the first day back to school for students across BC. The young ones were the happiest to be back in the classroom. Above: Tracy Cox with her daughter Sarina (right) who was starting Gr. 1 and her daycare students Elizabeth and Aubrey. Bottom Left: Crossing guard Chrissy Cumming helped students cross the highway in Cache Creek.

“Today was a very positive day across the district,” said Gold Trail Superintendent Teresa Downs on Monday.

How the teachers’ strike affected enrolment won’t be known until October, but Downs said she has received reports that some students have been registered with independent or Band schools across the area.

“We’ll have a better idea on Friday, but new families have showed up,” she added.

The end of September is usually when enrolment figures are set and on which government grants are based, but that date has been moved to Oct. 14.

The school year will not be extended, but the second semester will start on Feb. 10 to equalize the year, and provincial exams will be held the week of Feb. 2.

“We’re asking parents to minimize absences this year to illness only,” she said.

Professional Development Days will go ahead as scheduled, including one on Sept. 29.

“I think we’re in good shape,” said Downs.

“We sent report cards home at the end of the year. I don’t feel we have any loose ends to tie up. We’re starting the year fresh.”

Ashcroft CiB achieves 5 Blooms Ashcroft Communities in Bloom has maintained its excellent standing at the national level of competition. The group was awarded 5 out of 5 Blooms in the Circle of Excellence category, which is a non-competitive category.

Ashcroft CiB received special mention for Completion of Community Hall Upgrade Project.

“Ashcroft’s Community Hall, a circa 1900 structure is described, but not registered as a municipal heritage building,” wrote judges Steve Preston and Gail Pearcey.

Once the interior renovations were completed last year, “CiB volunteers worked with Village staff to: develop a landscape plan; remove turf; install concrete pavers; and to secure benches and water-wise planters made from recycled plastic.”

Ashcroft can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions to the benefit of all, added the judges.

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Kayak stolen

Sept. 16 a 36 year old Ashcroft woman reported that her kayak and paddle had been stolen from her yard on Hill St. some time overnight. The red kayak was 12-feet long with a single dry bin in the centre. Anyone with information on this is asked to call the RCMP.

Directionally impaired driver

Sept. 16 at 3:55 pm Traffic Services noted a southbound vehicle on Hwy 97 just south of Clinton swerving back and forth over the shoulder line. The vehicle was stopped at Cariboo Rd. The officer observed a cooler bag on the seat next to the driver, a 33 year old woman from the Vernon area. She said she was heading to Fort St. John but got turned around and spent four hours driving in the wrong direction. There were no open liquor bottles in the car, but there two Bacardi coolers in the cooler bag. She Failed a road-

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side sobriety test twice and given a 90 day driving suspension. Her vehicle was impounded.

Sept. 16 at 3:16 am a 40 year old woman in the Ashcroft area called to report that her 60 year old husband had gone to Chilliwack to pick up a truck and hadn’t returned when he was supposed to.

She spoke to him last in Yale as he was heading home. She called back at 1130 am to say she had just spoken to him. He was in Boston Bar at the side of the road with a broken down truck.

Sometimes it’s not a scam

Sept. 16 at 11:35 am a 70 year old Ashcroft man attended the Detachment to report what he assumed to be a fraudulent attempt to steal $450 from him. He was told that NCO Financial Services was a legitimate collection service and he would have to speak to them about the letter.

Sept. 25: Come and meet author Larry Jacobsen, who will be discussing his book “Walhachin: Birth of a Legend” and signing copies after the presentation.

Ashcroft Library, 4:00pm. The event is free; no registration required.

October 4: Ham & Turkey Meat Draw – Ashcroft Legion at 3:00 pm Oct. 8: Ashcroft - Cache Creek Seniors’ Group appreciation lunch.

Oct. 11: Canadian folk legend Bob Bossin, 7:00pm, at St. Alban’s Hall, Ashcroft. Tickets available at Ashcroft Bakery, Nature’s Gifts, and the Jade Shop.

Oct. 14: Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall at 2 PM. Please note change of date for this meeting only. The Inter-Church Bazaar is one item on the agenda.

Oct. 19: “The Way We Were: Ashcroft and Area in 1914” is a chance to explore the events of 1914, and see what life was like here 100 years ago. 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Community Hall on Bancroft St. in Ashcroft.

Admission free; refreshments will be served .

October 31: – Steak & Lobster Dinner at the Ashcroft Legion. Limited tickets available up until October 15.

Contact the Legion at 250-453-2423 for prices and availability.

Every Friday: Soups On from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Ashcroft. Soup, buns and dessert by donation.

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

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Stolen cell phone

Sept. 16 at 7:44 pm a 31 year old Cache Creek woman reported that 21 year old neighbour at the Nugget Motel had stolen her cell phone. She said she knew it was him because she had seen her pack of cigarettes in his room and knew he must have her cell phone as well. Police spoke to the man who said he hadn’t seen his neighbour recently, but that she was crazy as .... and always making up stories.

He invited the officer to search his room, but the officer declined.

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Bear sightings

Sept. 17 at 8:18 am police received numerous bear calls in the area of Hill and Elm streets in Ashcroft. The Conservation Officer was contacted and he advised to leave the bear alone as it was displaying to aggressive tendencies. He said the bear would leave on its own.

At 9:11 pm police received a report of a sow bear and three cubs on Stage Rd. in Cache Creek eating fruit from a backyard tree. At 8:45 pm on the 19th a single bear was reported on Collins Rd. The complainants were advised to leave the bears alone as they were not displaying aggressive tendencies.

Impaired driver

Sept. 17 at 4:30 pm police received a complaint about a northbound pickup on Hwy 97 swerving all over the road. The complainant said the vehicle came up behind her and nearly hit her. Both she and the driver pulled over to talk and she said he was slurring his words. The truck was located south of Clinton and stopped. The 22 year old Lac la Hache driver Failed two roadside sobriety tests. He was given a 90 day driving suspension and his 2009 Ford F150 was impounded.

Junker abandoned

Sept. 17 at 1103 a 54 year old Cache Creek woman called to report that a man had left an older model Honda on her property. The car had no license plates and a badly damaged windshield. It was found to be Police Telephone #s the same car that was left in the Castle Inn Motel parkAshcroft: 250-453-2216 ing lot the day before. The Clinton: 250-459-2221 27 year old Cache Creek owner was told to move it, Lytton: 250-455-2225 and moved it a few blocks away. The woman said she would speak to the owner, as she knew him.

Cell charger missing

... would like to thank the following individuals and groups whose support and assistance made this year’s Plein Air PaintOut another resounding success. It would not have been possible without your help!

Hedda Hall - Royal LePage Ashcroft Art Club Village of Ashcroft Pauline Ogilvie CF Sun Country Paulette Thille Desert Hills Susan Little Martina & Jim Duncan Pamela Ainge Ashcroft Cache-Creek Rotary Club St. Alban’s Church Ashcroft - Cache Creek Journal Nancy & Royden Josephson Danita & Greg Howard Bonaparte Bend Winery Ina & Dave Gory Sharon Rennie

Joan Henderson Ft. Berens Winery Anne McKague Jim & Sue McLean Ken & Gladys Dickinson Councillor Alice Durksen Esther Darlington MacDonald Ken Faulks Ken & Molly Platz Rhonda Hanson Jessica Clement Ken Leinweber Nancy Duchaine Maggie & Dale Lyon Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan All the Pot Luck Contributors All the Artists

….and the many members of our community who made the artists feel so very welcome.

Thank-you all!

Sept. 19 at 2:34 pm the 31 year old Cache Creek woman who reported her cell phone missing on the 16th called to report that the same neighbour had stolen her cell phone charger. She hadn’t seen him take it, but since he had already taken her cell phone and cigarettes... Police spoke to the 21 year old neighbour again, who again denied the theft and offered to let his room be searched. The officer searched his room and nothing of hers was found.

Explorer abandoned

Sept. 19 at 3:23 pm staff from Kal Tire in Cache Creek called to report an abandoned vehicle in their parking lot. The 1997 Ford Explorer had been there for three weeks, left there by its owner after it had broken down. The 50 year old Ques-

nel man, was contacted and told that it would be towed if he didn’t come and pick it up soon.

Erratic driver

Sept. 19 at 2:30 pm a 23 year 83 Mile man reported a southbound pickup passing on double solid lines and nearly hitting oncoming traffic. It was last seen in Cache Creek. The vehicle was not located, but the license plate number was obtained and the owner is a 65 year old Cache Creek man. The matter is still under investigation and there may be charges.

Decoys stolen

Sept. 10 a Walhachin resident called to report the theft of 22 goose decoys, worth $1,500, that had occurred on Sept.

17. They were taken from the dairy farm.

There was a vehicle noted on the field at 10 pm that night, but no other description was taken.

Threatened suicide

Sept. 20 at 4:38 am a 54 year old Lillooet woman called on behalf of her 34 year old daughter in Heffley Creek. Her daughter had received texts from her estranged 28 year old husband, currently living in Cache Creek, threatening to harm himself. Police attended the residence and observed the male in the kitchen holding a knife. He was persuaded to come outside, but quickly became belligerant. He was arrested under the Mental Health Act before he could go back into the house and taken to the Ashcroft hospital. He was cleared by doctors there and taken home.

At 9 am he showed up at his wife’s residence and threw an empty pill bottle at her. She was worried that he was going to commit suicide in her driveway. Kamloops Rural RCMP attended and arrested him again under the Mental Health Act. He was taken to RIH for treatment.

Custody dispute

Sept. 20 at 1:58 pm a 36 year old Ashcroft woman called to report that the father of a child she was babysitting had shown up to take the 8 year old while the mother was out of the home attending a course. The 37 year old mother had left instructions with the babysitter not to let the father take the child, saying she had sole custody of him. Police talked to the father, a 44 year old Clinton man, who said it was his turn to have his son for a few days. Neither parent had any enforceable court documents for custody. The child was left at the babysitter’s house until the mother could pick him up.

Power lines down

Sept. 20 at 2:58 pm police received a report that a CN truck with a crane had run into a power pole at the Chevron card lock by ASC Automotive and had knocked down some overhead wires. The complainant said his son was very close to the downed wires when it happened.

The vehicle was located by Coyote Valley Rd. The driver, a 50 year old Kamloops man, said the crane on the truck was locked in an upright position and he couldn’t move it. He was aware that he had hit the pole. He was issued a violation ticket for operating an unsafe vehicle and ordered to leave the truck parked at the side of the road.

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4 blooms for Clinton The Village of Clinton received a 4 Bloom rating and a special mention for the Horticultural Displays and Tidiness at Clinton’s Eco Depot during the 2014 National Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Charlottetown, PEI. The Village of Clinton participated in the Up to 1,000 population category along with Arnold’s Cove, NL; Kinistino, SK; Pugwash, NS and Valhalla Centre, AB. “Through their volunteer efforts, Clinton’s Eco Depot staff have created a uniquely attractive approach to their site by repurposing discarded items as planters and yard art. Colourful displays of annuals welcome site users, the site is extremely tidy, and some users are donating beverage containers which have refundable deposits so that funds can be raised for onsite horticultural needs,” wrote national volunteer judges Steve Preston and Gail Pearcey.

Local artists Pauline Ogilvie and Sharon Rennie at the Plein Air Display and Sale last Thursday.

Victoria artist Ken Faulks puts the finishing touches on one of his pieces.

New Walhachin book The TNRD Library System is hosting a reading and discussion led by local author Larry Jacobsen on Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m., at the Ashcroft Library.

Jacobsen will be discussing his non-fiction book Walhachin: Birth of a Legend and will include a Powerpoint presentation.

Jacobsen’s book provides a fresh perspective on the timeless legend of Walhachin and includes magnificent, century-old photos that not only tell the utopian community’s story in a new way, but they also provide startling evidence to support a different theory about the historic settlement’s undoing.

Jacobsen grew up on farms in B.C. and Alberta. He first came to Kamloops in 1953 and worked briefly at Tranquille in the tuberculosis sanatorium that was active at that time.

Signed books may be purchased from the author after the presentation.

Dolly Lowe talks to Ken Faulks at the Display and Sale art show of the works that were created by artists during the two-day Plein Air.

Art show convenors Royden and Nancy Josephson.

Ashcroft plans for new municipal water system The Village of Ashcroft has developed a Water Master Plan, designed to deal with necessary changes and upgrades to the Village’s water supply system and fa-

cilities over the next few years.

“It’s been a big project,” said Ashcroft Administrator Michelle Allen. “We had to do a lot of studies for it, and

it’s taken a few years.” She said they studied the placement of the water intake, the stability of the river and many other things.

The most pressing change on the horizon is the need to change to a water filtration system.

The Village currently uses chlorination to treat water, but the Interior Health Authority has determined that turbidity levels in the Thompson River for much of the year are high enough that chlorination on its own is no longer sufficient.

A turbidity rating of 0–1 is considered good, while 1–5 is fair, and anything over 5 warrants a boil water advisory.

From Dave and Ina Gory and Esther Darlington MacDonald were just a few of the spectators who came to mid-April, view the many beautiful oil and water colour paintings created during the two-day Plein Air in Ashcroft when run-off last week. The third annual event, hosted by Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society, attracted 30 starts, until Oclocal and out-of-town artists who painted scenes, mainly of and around Ashcroft, but also as far away as tober the turjust north of Cache Creek. The artwork was displayed after the event was over, most of it offered for sale bidity level in Ashcroft is 1 or

Pretty as a picture after a Plein Air

to locals looking for an artistic rendition of familiar streets, buildings and geographic formations.

higher. Allen said it is only a matter of time before the IHA orders the Village to upgrade to a filtration system.

“We’re not waiting for their deadline,” she said, “we’re being proactive.” To that end the Village is preparing an application for a grant from the Building Canada Fund to assist with the projected $8.6 million cost of the changes. If successful, the grant would see the cost split equally between the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Approximately $350,000 from the Village’s Gas Tax Fund would be used to help pay the municipal share of the cost, with the rest coming from future revenues and an increase in water utility rates. The cost of water currently stands at $274 per year per property, and this would rise to approximately $400 per year by 2019, when it is hoped the new water system will be up and running. Allen said that the increase would be phased in gradually, and that the additional revenue would be used to provide sustainable funding for the future, as well as for paying the debt.

The new system would use a combination of filters, See WATER on p. 13

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Autumn means the harvest is here Somebody please tell the grasshoppers that gardening season is winding down - it’s time to move on. Like the osprey and other migratory birds and animals.

I know that we had a summer because I’m picking ripe tomatoes and chili peppers from my garden these days, and looking nervously at the calendar, hoping that this year’s frost is going to be a late one.

Friends in Venables Valley tell me that they’ve already had their season-ending frost. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that it’s hit some of the higher elevations as well.

Hard to believe that Autumn just arrived. We should have another month or RAIL FENCING AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE on the familiar hills along Hwy 97 two to enjoy our gardens, our decks and backyards.

Although “the weather” has been early this year - Spring was early, the heat came early.... - I’m holding out for a late frost.

by Charles Lammam payers can lose focus on the overall cal direction. The findings may surLate, as in November. Maybe even Decemand Sean Speer debt, especially if the government’s prise British Columbians. ber.

The Fraser Institute operating budget is in surplus.

For inGovernment finances become unBelieve it or not, even way up in the VANCOUVER, BC/ Troy Media/ - stance, this year the B.C. government sustainable if high debt saddles future north country, Hudson’s Hope, the frost “B.C. is currently on target to balance expects an operating surplus of $266 operating budgets with increased interdidn’t come until December one year. The the 2014/15 budget,” declared Mike de million (now $82 million higher than est payments and amortization expenssnow came on time, but not that hard frost.

Jong, B.C.’s finance minister while un- February’s budget). Despite this “sures, prompting major spending cuts, tax plus,” the province continues to borrow hikes, and/or more borrowing. Worst That year - 1992, I think - it even rained on veiling the government’s latest financial update. Understandably, many and rack up another $2 billion in debt. case scenario: the debt spirals upward Christmas Eve. Very strange.

British Columbians will take de Jong’s How do we square this seemingly until financial markets are unwilling to Then again, the year after, we had an comments at face value. counterintuitive result? lend to the government. early frost in August. Guess that’s what you In reality, B.C.’s government debt It boils down to the capital budget, B.C. isn’t there yet. But there are call evening the score. There were a lot of will grow again this year. So how can which is in deficit. After all, the change risks to the government’s ability to sad faces around town that week. de Jong make his “balanced budget” in government net debt (gross debt maintain a sustainable fiscal policy. claim? minus financial assets) depends on To ensure finances are sustainable, the Judging by the fruit stands and FarmBecause he’s talking about the govboth the operating budget and the capgovernment is going to have to reduce ers Markets around the local area, it’s been ernment’s operating budget the difital budget. debt-financed capital spending and rea good growing season. Horstings Farms in ference between the revenue the govOver the period from 2009/10 to strain the growth of program spending Cache Creek is open again, and along with ernment collects and the money it 2012/13, both the operating and capin the future. Spending restraint is esDesert Hills in Ashcroft, we have a joyful spends on programs such as health and ital budgets were in deficit. Now, the pecially critical if interest payments on abundance of locally-grown fruit and vege- education plus interest payments on operating budget is in surplus but the the debt rise. capital budget remains in deficit while British Columbians must look betables, for which we are enormously thank- past debt - while ignoring the capital budget. overall government debt continues to yond the headlines to understand ful.

Of course, de Jong’s focus on the grow.

Since 2008/09, B.C.’s net debt what’s happening to their governDelicious locally-grown peaches, pears, operating budget makes political sense has grown to $40.8 billion (17.4 per ment’s finances. Further investigation apples and plums are being traded by locals but provincial financial reporting uses cent of GDP) from $26.2 billion (or suggests things are not as rosy as minwho have a surplus on their backyard trees, a capital budgeting approach. When 12.8 per cent of GDP). ister de Jong lets on. and maybe the resulting deserts will find the government borrows to pay for This rate of debt accumulation capital spending (roads, schools, hoscan’t go on forever.

Charles Lammam is associate dirtheir way onto our tables at Thanksgiving. pitals), it typically records only the anA recent study published by the ector of tax and fiscal policy and Sean Yes, October is closer than you want to nual interest payments and amortizaFraser Institute sheds light on B.C.’s Speer is associate director of govbelieve! But October means pumpkin pie, tion expense in the operating budget. growing government debt. The study ernment budgets and fiscal policy at so it’s all good.

Capital budgeting allows the govfocuses on the period from 2005 the Fraser Institute. Capital BudgetAnd then, because we’re crazy, we’re all ernment to spread the cost of capital to 2017. It digs into the two sets of ing and Fiscal Sustainability in British going to start planning our gardens for next spending over many years. That makes budgets and analyzes where the provColumbia is available at www.frasereconomic sense. But it also means tax- ince is headed, absent a change in fisinstitute.org . www.troymedia.com year. Grasshoppers and all.

BC deeper in debt despite budget claims

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Speed increase may have ulterior motive Dear Editor As I drove to the coast last weekend, I noticed the increased speed limit between Hope and Abbottsford. I noticed the increased speed limit through Savona and up the Savona Hill on my last drive to Kamloops. I have also been informed that the speed limit on the Coq has been increased.

I must confess that I have always driven a bit over the posted speed and at times have paid the price for my decisions. It was my choice and I must accept responsibility for my actions.

My concern is two fold at this time. First and foremost I guess would be safety because I know that many share my impatience in trying to get from Point A to Point B as rapidly as possible, perhaps by driving just a few kilometres over the posted speed. With a posted speed on the Coquihala of 120 km/h and people stretching that to 130-159 km/h, will there not be an increased chance of major injury or fatality accidents, especially through the winter months? It has been my experience that often those travelling do not slow down to match the winter conditions, especially those driving AWD SUV’s.

I have been one of them myself.

I find that the stretch between Hope and Abbottsford is becoming far more congested with urban sprawl, especially between Chilliwack and Abbottsford. The posted speed is now 110 km/h. I usually turn south at Sumas but have noticed much heavier traffic both east and west from Chilliwack in over the past few years. Time alone will determine whether or not my concerns have any valid foundation. I know that twice I have had tremendous slowdowns due to accidents in

COMMUNITY borne out then we will also incur a rise in the cost of insurance. In my humble estimation, this does not translate into sound fiscal management.

If is not my desire to deride or assess blame, just to express my concerns and perhaps increase awareness around this issue. It is certainly tempting to follow old habits and increase our speed as the government increases the legal speed limit and we will definitely increase our speeds as traffic flow is faster. As we do so, I guess that we do not have the right to complai much about the rising cost of living, because almost all cost of living rises are related to transportation. It is our responsibility to hold our government accountable for the decisions that they make that have a profound effect on our personal finances. Check the sticker price on items you purchase at the grocery, department or convenience store and note that the rise is in direct correlation with rusing fuel costs.

Mike Baldwin Ashcroft, BC

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Secondly, we have all watched the price at the pump skyrocket over the past few years. Much of that price is in taxes on petroleum products, ie. Gasoline and diesel fuel. To the best of my understanding, the internal combustion engine becomes less efficient as you increase the speed, hence greater fuel consumption, and for those concerned about the environment as our government professes to be, more pollution. Based on the fact that I taught mechanics for almost three decades, I have some background as to what happens when engines turn at higher RPMs, friction between moving parts increases creating greater wear.

I sense a minor conflict of interest here. Public safety vs. Tax revenue. We often hear of concern by the government over rising fuel prices which are reflected in almost everything we purchase. Product must be transported from the point of production to the point of consumption and which are required vehicles burning fossil fuels. Approximately 31 per cent of the cost per liter of fuel is in taxes, both provincial and federal. As fuel cost and consumption rise, government revenues correspond.

If my theory on the higher speed creating more severe accidents is

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P.O. Box 1060 (250) 453-2404 Fax: ue Aven 210 Railway 072@pdmstores.com ment in the community and sociation, a clean-up and This year we will be putpdm il: Ema B.C. , Ashcroft Website: peoplesdrugmar t.com V0K 1A0 helping with all the wonder- wiener roast on Saturday the ting on a fall dance, tradful events that the club hosts 28th. Come down to Mad- itionally called the Steelhead helps to make our little town den Island at 10am and pitch Shuffle. The hall rocking to a vibrant active place to call in to tidy the camp and riv- a live band on Nov. 8. Watch home. er bank. Please bring along this paper for the details, but Golden Country Real Estate Services Ltd. Congratulations to the a weed eater, and wear some mark your calendar and save Independently Owned following; Vice President gloves. the date! If you would like to and Operated Pat Jackson, Secretary Tina join the dance committee, let Kelly Adamski Draney, four Directors – Ol- Community Nights me know and I will steer you Broker / Owner iva and Craig Watson, Kathin the right direction.

Starting in October, 1-800-557-7355 leen and Alex Kinesawich, Movie nights return! On Box 160, 401 Railway Avenue Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0 and for the fifteenth year Oct. 2 we will show the Bazaars and bingos www.goldencountry.ca 250-453-2225 Office remaxashcroft@telus.net Our usual Christmas Barunning, yours truly has locally shot film “Shoot250-453-2622 Fax taken the position of presi- er”. Starring Mark Wahl- zaar is scheduled for Nov. dent. We are still looking for berg, directed by Antoine 29. This event is our main a Treasurer. On the T.V. so- Fuqua, this film is an action fundraiser of the year which s u d n u John B ciety Jim Ryan let his name filled thriller with Ashcroft finances the upkeep of the & son Ltd. BC stand again for Chair, and starring as Africa! Rated “R” hall, the insurance, and chilFT, 202 BRINK STREET, ASHCRO Alex Kinasewich is the Vice - show starts at 7pm at the dren’s events and so on. RafChair. hall; with popcorn, refresh- fle tickets are now on sale Machining Welding • Fabrication • and there are den equipMent chain SaWS • laWn & gar five great prizes! First prize 453-2242 is a queen size quilt donatWith thousands of homeless Pet overpopulation ed byisthe Cactus in Strippers animals entering SPCA shelters a serious problem BC. Quilting Guild; each year, pet overpopulation is Celebrating second prize is a beautifula serious problem in BC. But it’s 21 Years ly framed limTwo licenced techs, one you can help prevent. Spay or ited edition no apprentices Andrew Kiss neuter your companion animal Come to the place with experience print “Double today. www.spca.bc.ca Trouble” (two AUTOMOTIVE adorable fox 488 Trans Canada Hwy, Ashcrof kits), donated But it’s one you can help t 250-457-6698 albert44@telus.n

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ket (with a surprise inside!) made and donated by Carol Madden. Fifth prize is locally handmade pottery. Names of the winners will be drawn at the Bazaar. Table rentals are available; contact me via email, phone or Facebook.

There will be baking, crafts, second hand items, auction and lots of fun! If you would like to be on the bazaar committee (we really aren’t that bizarre….) let me know, the first meeting will be soon.

December just wouldn’t be the same without the Ham and Turkey Bingo!

This event has been scheduled for Dec. 12. This is a great chance to win a ham or turkey or both – fun for the whole family, and also in need of some helpers.

None of the above appeal to you? Maybe you are the flashy glitzy party type? The Spences Bridge New Year’s dance is one of the best in the region! Folks come from all around to attend this party!

Even if you’re not interested in helping out on the committee – plan on attending!!

Farmers Markets

There are still two more Farmer’s Flea markets left in the season. As we all know, Christmas comes our way far too soon – why not spread out the cost of gifts, shop local and start your Christmas shopping at the market?! The final market is Oct.5 and the committee would like to honour the vendors and shoppers by giving thanks by way of a turkey on a bun and pumpkin pie lunch! Come join the fun!

Next meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 8 (always the second Wednesday) 7pm at Cleme’s Hall. Check out the Club on Facebook – Spences Bridge Community Club – and “like” us! Or contact me at mavr@telus. net .

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Thank you to all my local supporters in the Terry Fox Run: Ian Burnby, Anne-Marie McLean, Sagebrush Pet Parlour, Valerie Keller, Lene Maderos, Brenda Cahoon, Jackie Berkey, Nicole Arnott, Sandy Drinkwater, Jessie Porter, Gail Nelson, Karma Weigel, David Hollett, Jane Dadge, Nature’s Gifts, T.W. Dynamic Enterprises, Glen Joss, Ashcroft Irly, Rolgear, Phat Albert’s, ASC Automotive, Ethel Robert, Dorothy Colebank, Joyce Freeman, Bernice Lemley, Desert Hills Ranch, and Quality Glass.

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Bob Bossin and Davy the Punk come to town “Bobby, what you don’t say can’t be used against you.”

It was an odd thing for a quiet, conservative man to say to his son, but young Bobby Bossin took it at face value. His father was, he knew, a man who kept quiet in social situations, but opened up as a wonderful storyteller when he was with those he trusted. It wasn’t until after his father’s death in 1963, however, that Bossin learned his dad hadn’t just been a man who booked acts into Ontario nightclubs. His father had had another identity: “Davy the Punk”, a name given to him by members of the Toronto gambling underworld in the 1920s and 1930s.

Bossin began doing some research.

Davy the Punk wasn’t the type to keep a diary; but his son soon found that the

Attorney General of Ontario and the police, who had unsuccessfully pursued him from the late 1930s on, had written volumes about Davy. Bossin was soon hot on the trail, talking to old bookies, cops, judges, and pals who provided information not only about Davy, but about the dark side of Toronto and its shadowy underbelly.

Along the way Bossin uncovered outrageous stories and scams perpetrated by colorful characters who seemed to have come straight out of a Damon Runyon story. Right from the start of his search, Bossin knew he eventually wanted to write about Davy the Punk and the world he inhabited; but it was only within the last year that everything came together, and Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk became a reality.

The show features original songs from Bossin, one of Canada’s most acclaimed folk singers and songwriters, including “Scatter My Ashes on the Racetrack” - one of Davy’s requests before he died - and “All Horse Players Die Broke”. “My father taught me that the track is the one place the window cleans you,” recalls Bossin.

Davy the Punk also includes stories - some humorous, some touching - about Bossin’s father: a man who stayed one step ahead of the police and amassed a fortune, then gave up gambling in order to raise his son. There are also electrifying tales about a long-vanished side to Toronto the Good that the history books rarely mention.

The Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society is proud to bring Bob Bossin and Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk to Ashcroft on Sat. Oct. 11. The show starts at 7pm at St. Alban’s Hall; tickets are available at the Ashcroft Bakery, Nature’s Gifts, and the Jade Shop. For more information visit windingriversarts.ca .

As Davy might say, odds are 5 to 7 on that you’ll be glad you met Davy the Punk.

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Best dressed pooch Sher Perry and her friend, Dakota, took part in the third annual dog show at Ashcroft hospital’s Jackson House.

The 12 year old poodle charmed the long term care residents and overcame every obstacle on the agility course.

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Some things that stand out from my memories of school: Vicky Trill Mr. Thiessen, my bus driver, trills@telus.net who chatted with a very shy little girl all the way to Who I am today is my kindergarten. He choice, but there are many fac- was the bright spot to the start tors that have influenced my and finish of each day. choices. Reflecting back, I’d The rough boys who ran have to say the top two influen- through the lineup and caused cing factors in my life have been me to drop and break my Dukes my parents and my faith in God, of Hazard lunch box. (I still miss but as my daughter returns to that lunch box. Sniff) school this week, I got to thinkMy Grade 1 teacher, Mrs. ing how much influence school Brown introduced us to purple had on who I am today. cabbage. Wow! That was the We all have or will spend a coolest vegetable ever! lot of time in our lives in school.

Mrs. Gowder, my Grade 2 By the time you are 18, you will teacher who read our class storhave spent on average almost ies about Briar Rabbit and Briar one third of your life in school Fox (and school programs) and when Playing with Grade 2 and 3 you consider that another third friends during recess and lunch of that time is spent sleeping, and one day receiving a whole well, you can see how much in- pack of gum from a grade 7 boy fluence your time in school will

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Fundraising for Grad Class 2015 Barbara Roden, Shaunnessey Brooks and Rose Fletcher were selling raffle tickets for the Grad Class at last week’s Ashcroft Fall Fair with some of the 2015 Ashcroft Grads: Richard Ranta and Breana Paulos, and Arianna Fletcher hiding behind the gift basket worth $900.The draw will take place on Oct. 14. named Marvin.

Learning gymnastics, soccer, cheerleading and cross country skiing at Topley Elementary and Ms. Gunther creating gymnastics shows for me to show my routines off to the whole town (Topley had about 300 people in it) while she played her violin. (PS, Mr. Jim Iker was my sister’s teacher for two years at that school.)

Being bullied daily by a group of kids. Being called Moose and coming home crying many days in grades 4, 5 and 6.

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Australia. school experiences, but I noMr. Oxendale, my volunteer tice that each of these memories, band teacher who taught me to whether positive or negative all play the saxophone, brought me have to do with a connection to festivals and said I was ready with a person or people. This to play jazz. just reiterates what I’ve been My high school English thinking about lately. It is of utteacher, Mr. Culos, who said if most importance that we provide we knew the answer, he would as many opportunities for kids do a headstand at the front of the to connect in a healthy way with class...and he did do the head- peers, school staff role models stand too! and with community role modMy sewing and cooking els. We can all do our part to nurteacher, Mrs. Gyoba who taught ture our kids. You’ve heard the us to be very accurate and pre- saying, it takes a community to cise in our creations. raise a child, well that means Playing on basketball, vol- you and me. Let’s all do our part leyball and track teams with to nurture healthy connections coaches who volunteered their with schools and with kids to leisure time for us. Oh what fun! provide wonderful role models Oh what memories! Oh what for kids to choose to be the best wonderful experiences! version of themselves.

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Golden Country presents

... Past, Present & Beyond Pt. 1: A very much up to date town

the wire is already here so that we should be in touch with each other in a very short time.”

Anyone who has had dealings with phone companies - which is to say, most people reading this column - will doubtless be laughing hollowly and rolling their eyes at Cumming’s optimism (and will be noting that the phone company’s estimate of completion time was as hopeful then as it is now). However, Cumming was - in those early days of the telephone living in a state of blissful ignorance regarding promised vs. actual delivery dates.

On July 4 he was still hopeful: “The instruments for the local telephone service are being installed and a short time should see the completion of the system.” On July 11 he wrote, “Work in connection with the setting of the poles for the local telephone will begin Monday, and a week or two should see the system in complete working order,” and on July 18 came the news that “The erection of the poles for the local telephone wires is progressing rapidly. The installing of the instruments and the wires connecting same is about done, and a short time should see the work complete.”

Alas, there appears to have been a delay in proceedings (modern readers will smile as they realize that not much has changed in a century), and work slowed down for several weeks after July 18. It was not until Aug. 29 that Cumming was able to report that “The cable for the local telephone has arrived and in a short time all connections will be made and we will be in direct communication with each other in our own homes. Ashcroft will be a very much up to date town.”

To be continued

In the Sherlock Holmes story “The Devil’s Foot” phone in town, which was located at the telegraph ofDr. Watson receives a telegram from the great detec- fice. Cumming, who had been a shopkeeper before tive, and says of his friend that assuming editorship of The Journal, was “he has never been known to keenly aware of what a wonderful busiwrite [a letter] when a teleness tool the phone could be. In January gram would serve”.

1914 he wrote in the paper, “The amount In the late nineteenth cenof business that can be done in a few motury letters were, in the face of ments over the telephone is remarkable, the immediacy of a telegram, and it can be done to such a satisfaction hopelessly old-fashioned, and that the telegraph cannot approach.” In by 1898 Holmes had gone a this he sounds remarkably like a presentstep further, and had a teleday businessman, musing about the possiphone installed in his flat at bilities that new technology (online shop221B Baker St. The detecping, for example) might bring. tive was obviously a man who Cumming also realized, however, that embraced new technology, this technology could connect far-flung and during his heyday (1881– people, much as e-mail, Facebook, and GOLDEN COUNTRY 1914) there was rather a lot of other social media sites do today: “The BARBARA RODEN it to embrace. telephone accommodation between AshWe live in an age of rapcroft and Lillooet and Clinton brings these id advances; but so too did those who lived a century towns closer together than they ever were before and ago. Their technology might look quaint to us, but it make the people close neighbours rather than stranwas the prototype of so much that we take for grant- gers at a long distance.” ed today. Without the first telephones, as cumberIn February he noted that “There are prospects of some as they were, there would be no smartphones Ashcroft being connected to Savona by wire in the now; and while you might think that “technogeeks” - summer. This would put the town in connection with people obsessed with technology - are a recent phe- Kamloops, as well as the whole of the Okanagan Valnomenon, you would be very wrong. ley.”

One early technogeek was Ashcroft’s R.D. CumAs thrilling as this prospect undoubtedly was to ming, who in the summer of 1914 was anticipating Cumming (and others), what really got him excitthe arrival of a communications system unlike any- ed was the fact that in summer 1914, Ashcroft got thing Ashcroft had ever seen. Cumming’s excitement its own in-town telephone system. In early June he about its arrival, installation, and use could hardly reported that “The switchbe contained, and he was as anticipatory of it then as board for the telephone has many people are today when Apple announces that a arrived and is being installed new model of iPhone is on the way. at the Central [Hotel, then the Nowadays, of course, we have all manner of so- site of the town’s post office]. cial media in which to broadcast our thoughts and Mr C.E. Gooding, who is the views, and communicate with others who are as in- government official in charge terested as we are; avenues not available to Cum- of the work, advises that we ming. However, as owner and editor of the Ashcroft will be in communication Journal from 1912–1958, he had a whole newspaper with each other in about two at his disposal; and for much of 1914 he kept up an weeks.” almost breathless running commentary on every asLater in June he noted, pect of the telephone system that was coming to “The wires for the local teletown. phone system are being put In January 1914, Ashcroft was connected to only into the homes and offices two communities - Lillooet and Clinton - by tele- of the various subscribers. phone, and anyone wishing to avail themselves of The instruments will arrive R.D. Cumming’s store in Ashcroft, sometime before 1912. Cumming felt that that still rather newfangled device had to use the only in a few days. We understand the telephone was a huge boon to businesses such as this.

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Council discusses speed, alcohol and reporting requirements The mayors, councillors, and CAOs of most BC municipalities as well as Regional Directors, and some First Nations representatives will spend this week at the annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention.

The UBCM advocates for, represents and serves all local governments in BC through policy development and implementation, Government relations, communications and liaison with other groups The annual convention is the UBCM Annual General Meeting and is also where resolutions that have been put forward by different local governments are voted on by the membership.

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The UBCM Convention also allows local governments to make appointments with specific Provincial Ministers to bring concerns and causes directly to

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Infrastructure. There are changes required to deal with hausting week but well worth several points to discuss the Tingley Street freshet issues the time and money it cost to with Minister Stone but the that sees parts of Tingley Street send your representatives as they three main ones include the flooded each spring. bring back so much information MoTI Pilot Project whereThroughout the week of and they get the chance to advoSusan Swan by they propose removing UBCM there are numerous stud- cate for things that will impact 459-2224 or 2325 the 70-km. transition zone ies, workshops, clinics, etc. to the future of your community. countrysquire@ at the entrances to the Vil- keep delegates busy. It is an exbcwireless.com lage. The speed limit would go from 100 the appropriate Minister. km/hr directly to 50 Meeting with Ministers with no transition zone. The This year the Village of Clin- council has had numerous 2014 TAX SALE ton requested and was grant- meetings and discussions In accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the ed meetings with three Minis- with representatives of the following properties will be sold for taxes by public auction on Monday, ters. They will meet with Minis- MoTH for well over a year September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., in the Village of Clinton Council ter Coralee Oakes, the Minister with no resolution. The VilChambers, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton, BC, unless the delinquent of Community Sport and Cul- lage would like the 50 km/ property taxes owing plus interest are sooner paid. Information regarding these properties or Tax Sale procedures may be obtained at tural Development. The issue to hr signage moved further the Village Office prior to the Tax Sale. be discussed is that Villages are out from the Ministry’s recLegal Description Location Upset Price expected to complete Official ommendations. They are Parcel A, DL 1, Plan B6351 1530 Cariboo Highway $6,462.31 Community Plans (OCP) every also looking for support for of Lot C, Plan 4194, Clinton Townsite Roll: 00066.000 five years and the costs associ- their request related to how Lot 56B, Clinton Townsite 301 Smith Avenue $3,330.33 ated with these place a financial the measurement of success Roll: 00130.000 burden on the community. Fund- will be determined for this Lot 62, Clinton Townsite 305 McDonald Avenue $1,701.85 Roll: 00141.000 ing support is required. project and how changes Lot 78A, MHR# 23632, 208 Cariboo Avenue $1,507.12 The second meeting request will be implemented should Clinton Townsite Roll: 00182.000 was to The Minister of Justice there be a need for change.

Parcel C, Plan DD KE59161 202 Foster Avenue $2,757.24 and Attorney General, Suzanne The third request is for the of Lots 99 & 100, Clinton Townsite Roll: 00218.025 Anton who is responsible for the MoTH to cover the cost for Joanne Molnar, Collector liquor distribution in the province. The topic of concern is the changes that allow the transfer Cariboo Country of liquor licenses from one loMobile Veterinary Services cation to another. The Village of Clinton is concerned that there is already one business in Clinton that has sold and no action taken You often hear that pets resemble their owners and with the property. It is anticipatin some ways that’s happening more and more. Not ed that the business was sold to too many years ago, puppies and kittens frequently died in the first months of life due to infectious have the liquor license transdisease. Many more were lost to accidents or injury. ferred to another location. The Professionals involved with dogs such as bird dog removal of the liquor license has trainers or those involved with dogs showing, would a large impact on the community not even consider paying for a puppy until it was economic status. The Village is nearing adulthood because so many succumbed to requesting assurance that the indistemper or parasitic infections as young puppies.

Few pets suffered from cancer, as most never lived tent of the changes to the Liquor long enough to get it. Most cats earned their keep by License Regulations was not to keeping pests under control, a risky occupation that have the local liquor permits be exposed them to parasites, predators and disease.

Michelle and Pam moved to larger centers as this Working and hunting dogs were not routinely vacciwww.cariboomobilevet.com has a large impact on the smaller nated and, without access to antibiotics, many would rural communities. not survive infections from what we would today transmitted to unvaccinated domestic animals. consider to be a minor injury. The same was true for Now, however, the picture is changing. And still, The final meeting requested their owners--farming and occupational accidents, pets do resemble their owners. Not too many years and granted is with Todd Stone, polio and even the flu took countless human lives. ago, few veterinarians would have seen cases of diMinister of Transportation and With advances in both human and veterinary med- abetes in pets. It is now relatively common in both

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VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT 2014 TAX SALE

In accordance with the requirement of Section 403 of the Local Government Act, on the 29th day of September, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the Village of Ashcroft at 10:00 a.m., the following parcels of real property shall be offerred for sale by public auction unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are sooner paid: ROLL NO.

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icine, many previously devastating diseases are now virtually unheard of due to widespread vaccination.

In almost 20 years, I have seen canine distemper only twice in my career--once as a brand-new graduate (my boss at the time had been in practice since the 80’s and even he had never seen a case), and again when I did volunteer work in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Sadly, many animals in that part of the United States are not vaccinated or on heartworm prevention, so these diseases are much more prevalent than in other parts of the U.S. and Canada. In parts of northern Canada, rabies and distemper are maintained in the wild canine population and can be

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Linda Howika, CMA Collector Please note that tax sale procedures and purchaser’s responsibilities are available at the Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC during regular office hours as well as from the Village’s website at www.ashcroftbc.ca.

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cats and dogs. Pets and their owners are increasingly being diagnosed and treated for chronic conditions that were much less common a few years ago. Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), heart, kidney and liver disease, torn cruciate ligaments, allergies and arthritis are diagnosed with increasing regularity.

There are many schools of thought as to why this parallel shift is being observed. . . Is it simply because our lives are longer and safer than they have ever been before, so less fatal maladies now have opportunity to take hold? Or is it a reflection of our diet in combination with a more sedentary lifestyle for both us and our animals? Other people speculate that increasing exposure to chemicals, pollution or stress may play a role in development of chronic disease.

What can pet owners to to help their pets stay healthy? No surprises here--essentially the same advice your doctor gives you for your own health.

Choose nutritious foods that are low in fat, salt, artificial flavors and colors. Limit snacks, maintain a healthy body weight and exercise. Get regular check ups, maintain good oral hygiene and spend quality time socializing with others. The best news of all?

Studies show that pet owners who make a concerted effort to help their pets lose weight and become healthier usually improve their own health as well.

Now that’s a win-win situation!

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Journal

A friendship rekindled

I ran into an exfriend in the grocery store this week. If I’d seen her from a distance or if she’d seen me, we probably would have avoided each other as we’ve done in the past. But as she was pushing her buggy around the corner of a middle aisle, I was wheeling my cart in her direction and suddenly we were face to face.

“Hi,” I said, excited to see her, temporarily forgetting that we’d had a mysterious falling out over six years ago.

“Hi,” she said, smiling back at me.

And then we stood there for what seemed like an entire minute just looking at each other.

“I don’t know what

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com I did to upset you,” I blurted out anxiously.

“But whatever I did, I’m really sorry.”

Instantly I felt tears in my eyes and could see tears in hers too. We hugged and laughed and started asking each other about our lives and families.

We also reminisced.

We talked about the time we got caught in a terrifying whiteout on the Coquihalla

Highway and were afraid for our lives, as our children goofed around loudly in the back seat.

I told her about the pictures that I was just looking at: her daughter and my son when they were hilarious toddlers running around naked in my backyard.

And then I asked if she remembered when I first told her I was pregnant with my now

11-year-old daughter.

Again - tears.

We had a lot of great moments together as new mothers and I’ll never forget meeting her for the first time with our babies.

I liked her right away.

We were fast friends and I assumed we’d always be there for one another. Until we weren’t.

Our falling out was briefly discussed and my reasons for being upset with her vanished when I found out why she was mad at me.

I had no recollection of what she described and it felt like there must have been some kind of miscommunication way back when, but all I could do was apologize again for the part that I played

in the demise of our friendship, whether I remembered it or not.

I think if we’d talked it out at the time we would have been fine.

However, neither one of us made that effort.

“Well, we’re talking now,” my friend said, after I told her how much I regretted not approaching her sooner. “That’s good.”

I completely agreed it is good. But I can’t help kicking myself

for my bad habit of avoiding conflict. By doing so in this situation, I allowed the hurt feelings between us to needlessly fester.

I’m grateful for the surprise close encounter with her in the grocery store. As we hugged for a second time and promised to meet for coffee, I thought of my mom telling me how yellow roses represent joy and friendship, and I

vowed to send a bouquet to my long lost pal.

I don’t know if we’ll establish the same kind of relationship we once had, but I’m sure we’ll feel better about each other going forward.

It feels good to love her again without the hurt.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

September • Week 5 ARIES - Aries, though you are usually up for a conversation with someone you don’t know, this week you could be in a more conservative mood. You’ll have future chances to chat.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You have been on a shopping binge of late, Taurus. If you have unlimited funds, this would not be so problematic. But finances are tight, and you should be more cautious.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are often an entertaining and fun person to have around. This is probably why you get so many invitations to parties and other social occasions. Enjoy your fanfare.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Surround yourself with children this week, Cancer. They’ll provide the unedited, honest information you desire right now. It can certainly be eye-opening.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Spend some quality time with a romantic partner this week, Leo. He or she can provide more of what you need, such as true affection and companionship, than what’s offered by friends.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you deserve credit at the office. If you’re patient, some measure of recognition will come your way this week. It’s a start to getting what you need.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Few people will accuse you of being uncommunicative, Libra. In fact, you’re usually downright chatty.

It’s one of the traits people will admire most in you this week.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a new person comes into your life and your attraction to this person catches you off guard. It’s okay to flirt, but if you’re already attached to someone, leave it at that.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you’re often the one to take the lead in conversations in your group of friends, but this week someone else takes the lead. You’re content to sit back and simply listen.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, once you have gained enough confidence in a special interest, you may be able to turn it into a career instead of just a hobby. Keep working toward that goal.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It’s time to tie up some loose ends, Aquarius. Rustle up some energy to take care of all those little things that need to be wrapped up. You’ll feel a weight lift afterward.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, increase your level of activity this week. Exercise can do you a world of good, especially if you’ve felt sluggish of late.

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Kwoiek Creek project provides revenue A new agreement with the B.C. government will enable the Kanaka Bar Indian Band (KBIB) to share in half of the proceeds from the Kwoiek Creek Hydroelectric Project for the next 40 years.

The revenue-sharing agreement is enabled by B.C.’s First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund, which aims to promote increased First Nations participation in the cleanenergy sector.

The Kwoiek Creek Hydroelectric Project is a 49.9 megawatt run-of-river project located 14 kms south of Lytton

and west of Kanaka Bar on the lower reaches of Kwoiek Creek, a tributary to the Fraser River. The project includes a 71-km long, 138-kilovolt transmission line to transmit electricity generated to the BC Hydro Highland Valley Substation near Mamit Lake. At full capacity, the project will provide enough hydro-electricity to power approximately 20,000 B.C. households.

The developer of the project is Kwoiek Creek Resources Limited Partnership, a partnership between the KBIB and Innergex Renewable Energy

Plan addresses water meters UV, and some chlorinaton to treat the water. In addition to this new filtration system, the Village would also take the opportunity to upgrade existing portions of the water system. The reservoir serving North Ashcroft is undersized and does not meet current standards, while water pressure needs to be increased to the fire hydrant system on the Mesa to make it more effective. Some of the trunkmains are now approaching the end of their useful lives, while the entire system contains aging infrastructure which needs to be renewed or replaced.

The new system would also be designed for potential population growth, she said. For example, filtration and UV could have components added at a later time to expand the system’s capabilities.

The Building Canada Fund receives many more applications than it has funds available, and the Village intends to file an application as soon as this year’s processing window opens. Allen pointed out that the Village is much more likely to be successful in obtaining funding if it is proactive, adopts a sustainable water plan, and shows that it is managing its water use.

She said there is a component of the Water Master Plan that Water from p. 3

talks about water metering being phased in down the road. It would start with commercial and industrial water users and then spread to residential users.

Generally, said Allen, the feedback at the July 19 Open House for the Water Master Plan was that people wanted their local municipal water managed because they see a lot of it being wasted.

“People want safe, clean drinking water,” said Allen, “and they realize that a cost increase goes hand in hand with that.”

She said most people were fine with that as long as the cost was affordable.

Of the new water system, she said general consensus at the Open House was that “they were tired of the water quality advisories going up and down because of turbidity.”

Applications to the Building Canada Fund are only accepted once the government announces it. Allen said the next grant intake is expected early in 2015, which means those applications that are accepted won’t be announced until 2016, ensuring that construction on a new water system couldn’t get underway until 2016 at the earliest.

It is not unusual that planning for a new municipal water system can take several years before the system is actually in place.

Village of Cache Creek 250-457-6237

2014 TAX SALE In accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be sold for taxes by public auction on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village of Cache Creek, 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, B.C. unless the delinquent taxes now owing plus interest are sooner paid by cash, certified cheque or money order. Information regarding any of the properties must be obtained at the Village Office prior to the Tax Sale: Street Address Mobile Home at Bay #2 Sage & Sands Mobile Home Park 701 Trans Canada Hwy S Mobile Home at Bay #16 Sage & Sands Mobile Home Park 701 Trans Canada Hwy S

Legal Description Bay 2, Lot A, Plan 29044, District Lot 103, K.D.Y.D.

Upset Price $1,731.20

Bay 16, Lot A, Plan 29044, District Lot 103, K.D.Y.D.

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Gayle Olson, Collector, Village of Cache Creek

PUBLIC NOTICE

Inc. The project created 250 construction jobs, with 40 per cent going to First Nations.

“This clean energy project is the result of many years of hard work and dedication by our community, our partner First Nations, and Innergex,” said KBIB Chief James Frank.

“It was developed in a spirit of mutual respect and collaboration. As a source of clean, sustainable energy it will provide long-term benefits for our community and others in British Columbia as well.”

Construction of the Cache Creek Landfill Extension begins this fall.

Users of the area should expect construction activities and stay alert for new signage.

For project updates and more info, contact: community@belkorp.com

Community Volunteer Groups The Royal Canadian Legion #113

301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society

601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656

Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Contact Person: Janna 250-457-6614 Contact Person: Jessica 250-457-7128

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Sage & Sand Pony Club

District Commissioner: Marcie Down mleedown@yahoo.ca.

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club

Contact Person: Karin Magnuson Phone 250-457-6629

Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

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

Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

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

Ashcroft and Masonic Lodge Zarthan Lodge No#105 Contact Person: Fred Dewick

Phone 250-453-2415

Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391

Ashcroft & District Lions Club

Contact 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 Store

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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

Ashcroft Communities in Bloom

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

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard

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Ashcroft Hospice Program Shirley 250-453-9202

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 250-453-2053

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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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

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

Historic Hat Creek Ranch Contact: Jack Jeyes

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

Cache Creek Recreation Society Contact Person: Jackie

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

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

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Be active and thankful, and Run for the Cure September 23 marked the official start of Fall, not Winter, but Jack Frost showed up early, Sept. 10, and put paid to the geraniums and tomato plants.

However, for the most part, the rest of the month was beautiful - bright sun and brilliant blue skies.

There are so many designated special days but I will draw your attention to only two. National Seniors Day is Oct. 1, a day when the Government of Canada and all Canadians are proud to pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build this country and continue to make valuable contributions to their communities, workplaces, and society.

This special day is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate

ROCKIN’ & TALKIN’ Clinton Seniors Association Zee Chevalier

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There are many programs designed to keep seniors active, engaged and informed. Today seniors are better protected in a variety of areas including financial services, housing and health.

Clinton Seniors Association is especially grateful for the grant received through the New Horizons for Seniors program that allowed them to install new floors throughout the Seniors Centre. Thank you, Service Canada!

Thanksgiving Day is Oct. 13. It focuses our minds on our blessings rather than on our problems. It makes one glad FAMILY & FRIENDS YARD SALE for what we’ve been given, and Sat. Sept. 27 9:00am-1:00pm at Ashcroft Hospital. it takes our minds off the buConcessions on site; private tables $10.00 each.

Donations of goods accepted; call Debbie 250-453-2211, ext. 5906. rdens we all have. In a life of plenty and prosperity we seem Having a Garage Sale? Advertise here $12.25 + GST. to take everything for granted.

How thankful we should be for all the good things in our lives.

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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION The Village of Cache Creek will consider a Tax Exemption Bylaw for the following property for the year 2015 at their regular meeting of Council on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at 4:30 pm: The portion of the land and improvements which are held and used exclusively by the Ashcroft and Cache Creek Golf and Country Club (Golf Club) including the Semlin Valley Golf Course, the parking lot serving the golf course, and all golf course buildings, except the golf cart garage, all located at 1622 Fehr Way. The estimated Municipal Tax Exemption is $1,600.00 per year.

Awareness Month which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. I was personally challenged with breast cancer 19 years ago, so Thanksgiving Day is especially meaningful for me and I fully support promoting breast cancer awareness.

While many people are aware of breast cancer, most forget to try to detect the disease in its early stages and to encourage others to do the same. A lot of progress has been made in detecting and treating breast cancer, but there’s much left to be done.

CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single day, volunteer-led event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. The Run takes place across Canada on Oct. 5. There are nine sites in B.C., including Kamloops. This 1-5 km walk or run is in support of creating a future without breast cancer.

Congratulations to the Lions Club as they celebrate 50 years of giving service to Clinton. What a wonderful contribution they have made. Thank you, Lions!

The next regular General meeting of the Clinton Seniors Association is Oct. 16 following noon lunch. Come and join us!

The Marketplace will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10am until 2pm at the Clinton Memorial Hall. It features new and used items for sale, home baking, a food concession, the Peel ‘n’ Pay raffle and more. To rent a table call Eleanor at 4592339.

Happy Birthday to Christine Stella on Oct. 13.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Ken Sallie June une 1 15, 5, 195 1951 51 - SSe September pte t mbe b r9 9,, 2 2014 Ken was born iin n Saskatchewan.

He was raised in Ashcroft BC where liv ed, was married and lived, raised his children. While in Ashcroft Ken was a Mill Right at Highland Valley Copper, then became an insurance agent, both in BC and Alberta. Also while in Ashcroft he took pride in building his own home. Ken then moved to Penticton where he had he last child. Finally, Ken moved to Merritt where he lived the last 12 years of his life.

Ken is survived by his two daughters, Nadine Sallie O’Shea, and Tanis(Mike) Donnelly, his sons Bryant Sallie and Christian Sallie, his two grandchildren Avery Donnelly and Bronson Donnelly, and his two sisters. Ken is predeceased by both his mother and his father.

Ken enjoyed ďƒžshing, the lakes and being outdoors. Ken also had a passion for blues and Rock n’ Roll, even part of a band as a young adult. Ken enjoyed karaoke, playing darts, and pool at the Coldwater Hotel. It was here at the Coldwater’s Old Barely Market where Ken worked.

We would like to thank the Coldwater Hotel for their support, Nicola Valley General Hospital staff and doctors, Royal Inland Hospital Renal Department and Schoening Funeral Services.

Ken was a mellow person who was a gentleman’s gentleman.

Loved Always, Your Family, Friends, and Colleagues

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Journal

Highland Valley Town Gathering In Ashcroft We would like to take this opportunity to invite our community to a town gathering about Highland Valley Coppers’ mining activities, environmental reclamation, Bethlehem exploration, tailings management and an appreciation community barbeque.

Ashcroft Community Hall Tuesday, September 30 from 5 - 8 pm 407 Bancroft Street 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Community BBQ 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Panel Discussion We would like to hear from our community. Contact us toll free at 1-855-523-3429, email HVC.Feedback@teck. com or visit us in Ashcroft at the Community Hall on Tuesday, September 30.