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Spences Bridge park defeated by one vote The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has released the official results from a referendum held in Spences Bridge, and the majority have voted against establishing a Community Park and Recreation Financial Contribution Service within a portion of Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country).

Fifty voters responded “No”, while 49 replied “Yes” in response to the ballot question “Are you in favour of the TNRD adoption Bylaw No. 2461 that will: Establish the ‘Spences Bridge Community Park and Recreation 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 improvement for the service?”

The referendum on establishment of an annual financial contribution for a community park has therefore been defeated.

Murder suspect to remain in custody At a bail hearing on June 30, Shane Gyoba was remanded in custody until July 21. He will appear in court again on that date for an arraignment hearing.

Gyoba, a 27-year-old Ashcroft man, has been charged with second degree murder in the death of longtime Ashcroft resident Ed Gyoba, the accused’s uncle. The crime took place at Ed Gyoba’s residence in Ashcroft on June 2. A candlelight vigil for the victim was held at the Heritage Park on June 3, and was attended by more than 150 people.

OH CANADA! Top: Nancy Duchaine (l) and Martina Baier carry the Canada Day cake to its place of honour at Tuesday’s celebration at Ashcroft Pool Park. Bottom: Sgt. Michel Grondin leads in the Colour Party. Close to 300 people attended the event.

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stolen. Police made inquiries around the neighbourhood, shcroft etAchMent On June 24 at 2:00 am an anonymbut no one had seen anything. ous caller reported that the driver of a On June 27 the complainant flat-deck truck travelling north on Hwy. called police to report that the 97 north of Cache Creek might be either Barbara Roden ring had been found; the susimpaired or very tired, and provided an pect had apparently put it in a Alberta licence number. Contact with the caller was then lost due to bad reception. The licence different drawer. The missing marijuana was not recovered. number reported was obviously incorrect, as no record of it The complainant also reported that the burners on the stove had been warm, but not on, possibly indicating that the suswas fund. The truck driver was not traced. pect had cooked something. There is no word as to whether the suspect also cleaned the dishes.

Driving without a licence On June 25 at 4:00 pm a collision occurred at the corner of Cornwall Rd. and Hwy. 97C in Ashcroft. A 1997 green It’s all in how you ask On June 26 at 7:00 pm a Cache Creek male called to Acura headed south off the bridge was partly in the northbound lane and struck a white Toyota Corolla heading north report that while he was out walking his dog, he was apto the bridge. The two drivers sustained minor injuries, with proached by another man. This second man, who might have one driver claiming whiplash. Both parties were transport- been intoxicated, asked the complainant if he would be his ed to Ashcroft Hospital for examination. The driver of the partner in starting a gold mine. The man was standing in the Acura, a female from Cache Creek, was given tickets for not middle of the road, shouting and threatening to shake hands. having a driver’s licence and for an unsafe lane change. Both The complainant said that he returned home, as his walk was ruined. Police attended, but found no sign of the would-be vehicles had to be towed from the scene. miner.

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On June 25 at 6:00 pm an Ashcroft male who was watching the news called police to say he had seen a report of a wanted man. He said the newscast had given few details, including the wanted man’s name, but the caller claimed he had seen the man inside Ashcroft Hospital, walking around with a jerry can. He said that he would bring the jerry can in for DNA testing, but has so far failed to do so.

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On June 26 at 3:50 pm police received a call from the PetroCan in Cache Creek saying there was a man sleeping behind the gas station. Police attended and found a Kelowna man with no shirt on, talking to himself. His speech was slurred and he had a beer can with him. He claimed that he was waiting for the bus and was taking a nap. As he showed signs of intoxication he was arrested for being drunk in a public place and taken to Ashcroft jail to sober up, at which point he was released.

Burglar got the munchies?

On June 26 at 6:00 pm police received a report that someone had broken into a residence in Ashcroft.

Police attended and spoke with a male and female, who showed that the suspect had entered via a back window that was always left open. They reported that a wedding ring worth approx. $400, and three grams of marijuana, had been

Big Brother isn’t watching

On June 26 at 7:40 pm a man called the detachment to say that while he was parked at the Chevron in Cache Creek a red pickup truck pulling a utility trailer hit his driver’s door.

The vehicle continued south on Hwy. 97. Police were not in the area at the time and could not locate the driver of the pickup, and the Chevron had no surveillance equipment that could provide a licence number.

Get a room (2)

On June 26 at 9:15 pm police received a call from the Oasis Hotel in Cache Creek, reporting that a man had been sleeping on the sidewalk in front of the Oasis Plaza all day and asking if someone could check on him. Police attended and spoke with the man, who said he had arrived from Kamloops on the bus and took a nap before continuing his journey to Vancouver. Police asked him to move on, and he did.

If at first you don’t succeed. . . .

On June 27 at 4:20 pm a Cache Creek male called police to report that he had received two suspicious phone calls.

The first was on his cellphone, and the number called from was, upon investigation, said to be unassigned. The second call was on the complainant’s land line, and was from a male asking for credit card information. The complainant acknowledged that it sounded like a scam, and that he had not provided any of the requested information. He was advised to contact police if he received more calls.

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ONE DRIVER WAS CHARGED in the accident at Hwy. 97 and Cornwall Rd. on June 25.

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Cyclists face one heck of a climb on challenging course The 5th Annual Ashcroft Hellclimb was held on Sun. June 29. This year there were 36 cyclists challenging the 18km climb of 3000 feet from Ashcroft to the brake check at the top of the hill leading down to Ashcroft from Logan Lake.

Each year this event becomes known to more and more cyclists, with some challenging themselves accomplish the climb itself, and some challenging each other to see who makes it to the top first.

Right after the start a small group of four riders from the Interior Grasslands Cycling Club broke into the lead, which they maintained until the steep section on the hill by the turnoff to the Sundance Guest Ranch. An attack was made by the leader, and suddenly the group of four was down to two.

These two cyclists battled it out until the top, with Aaron Weiss of Kamloops leading with a time of 51 minutes.

Melissa Lowenberg of Kamloops came in first among the women with a time of 62 minutes, and was able to maintain the “Queen of the Mountain” status she also received last year.

Melissa is a very accomplished cyclist and triathlete who went to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii last year.

She used the Hellclimb as a training ride to help her qualify once again to go to Kona after she races the Ironman in Whistler in July.

This event attracts so many NOT A TYPICAL SUNDAY BIKE RIDE: Hellclimb participants gather in Ashcroft before setting out on a different people gruelling 18km course.

Photo by Tracy Moonie from all different age and skill There were many local year for the 6th Annual Ashlevels. Participants includ- athletes, as well as others croft Hellclimb. ed a boy of 14 and a man of from Kamloops, Vernon, and A special thank you nearly 80, while two para- Kelowna. They all have one goes out to Spoke ‘N Moplegic athletes tackled the thing in common, though: tion of Kamloops for dohill as well. they want to get to the top. nating some draw prizes, as Some of this year’s cyc- The Hellclimb is one of the well as to Ian Aitken and my lists ride almost 10,000 kms steepest paved climbs in the family for volunteering to Gold Bridge Com- adopting a Viability a year, while at least one province. assist with the event. With munity School, part Plan that would guarhadn’t ridden their bike since After the event everyone their help I was able to race last year’s hellclimb. There headed down to the Heritage this year, and made a person- of School District No. antee the school’s surwas even one local who Park on Railway for a barbe- al record time of 55 minutes 74 (Gold Trail), has a vival for another three new Principal. years. brought his dog, although a cue, with awards and some for a 4th place finish.

The Board of EduThe Plan was crespecial rule for him was that good old-fashioned mingcation announced last ated in May 2013, and his dog couldn’t pull him up ling. All of them had a great Wayne Little week that Mrs. Deb- two of the dissenting the hill! time, and will return next bie Ralston has ac- Trustees asked to see cepted the position of updated information Principal of the school before deciding on beginning Aug. 1. whether to adopt the She will continue in Plan. her role as Principal Adoption of the of George M. Murray Viability Plan would Elementary School have ensured that in Lillooet, a position Gold Bridge School she has held since did not face a school 2013. closure review for Mrs. Ralston has three years. SLRD also served as Princi- Area A Director Debpal of Cayoosh Ele- bie Demare has been mentary School in Lil- asked to provide an looet. She has been an updated Plan, which employee of S.D. 74 the Board will considsince 1987, when she er at a fall 2014 meetwas hired as a teach- ing. er at Gold Bridge The first Board School. In recent of Education meetyears she has been a ing for the 2014–15 leader of the District’s school year is schedElementary Literacy uled to take place at Network.

Cache Creek ElemenThe future of Gold tary School on Tues.

Bridge School with- Sept. 2, with the Open in S.D. 74 is under Board meeting startexamination. There ing at 7 p.m. Members GRAD CLASS GETS BACK IN THE SADDLE DURING RODEO WEEKEND: Former Ashcroft grads are currently three pu- of the public are welpils enrolled at the re- come to attend any of reunite in the Elementary School library. From left: Roberta McLellan, Brianna McLellan, Courtney mote school, and at the Open Board meetLambert, Chris Roath, Leanne Lambert, Peter Spence, Annette Pierce (née Deitner), James Teshima, its June 17 meeting ings.

Amanda West, Charlene Spence (née Fitzpatrick), Shaun Walker, Grayson Walker, Deanne Joe Craig. the Board of EducaBarbara Roden (see letter on p. 4) Photo by James Teshima tion voted 4–3 against

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World Cup mania: let the dives begin!

Football fans everywhere, rejoice: the World Cup is still on!

Non-football fans everywhere, take heart: the World Cup will soon be over!

Yes, it’s that time again, when enthusiasts of the beautiful game we call soccer and the rest of the world calls football indulge their passion. The top 32 teams from around the globe are winnowed down to two, who will play a single game to determine who is crowned world champion and who is relegated to “Oh yeah, them”. Along the way old rivalries are renewed, new stars are born, and England supporters once again experience the agony of early defeat.

I lived in Britain for five years, and saw the passion with which the English greet the World Cup. Unfortunately for them, England has only won the trophy once, in 1966, and ever since then fans have told themselves, when the World Cup rolls around again, “This is our time,” only to be disappointed once more. In that way they’re rather like Canucks fans, except the English—lucky dogs—only have to go through it once every four years.

My husband is English, and although he’s long since discarded football as a first (sporting) love and embraced hockey, we still end up with the World Cup on the telly when the competition is on. A few things I’ve noted in passing: – Football fans, in their dress and makeup and accessories, make Saskatchewan Roughriders fans look positively low-key. Watermelons? Pah. Step it up, Rider Nation.

– We might think that “diving” is blatant in hockey, but it’s a positive epidemic at the World Cup. All it seems to take is an opposing player being within shouting distance and someone will drop to the grass as if he’s been tasered, writhing in such agony that you expect a priest to come on the pitch to administer last rites. Some of the more accomplished divers might want to consider a career in acting when their football days are over.

– Unlike hockey—where a 60 minute game takes close on three hours to play—football doesn’t drag its feet. A 90 minute game is over in 90 minutes, give or take a bit of stoppage time and a 15 minute interval. This is good for keeping things moving on the pitch, but not so good for bathroom/refreshment breaks at home.

– One thing football does have in common with hockey is that no player has ever persuaded a referee to give a penalty when the ref has decided not to.

– A player who has received three suspensions for biting opponents is not “colorful”; he’s a thug.

– The enthusiasm of football commentators knows no bounds. One described a particularly good goal as “Like cream: something you want to pour over strawberries on a warm summer evening.” I’d like to hear Jim Hughson top that.

So long live the beautiful game; until hockey season starts, at least. Players, you have three months to work on those dives. If you need some pointers, just watch football and see how the pros do it.

TWISTED BRANCHES of a dead tree still reach in vain for the sky.

Grads reunite for weekend of fun

Dear Editor, We, the past attendees of Ashcroft Elementary and Secondary Schools, came home for a visit over the Rodeo weekend. You may have seen us here and there, stirring up dust as we always did, seeking out all the familiar spots that we used to frequent. We would like to extend a very appreciative “Thank you!” to a few of the people who made this reunion possible and extra special!

Thank you to all those who made the journey. It was fantastic to see you and your families, and it was great to catch up! Next time, let’s not wait 25 years, okay?

Thank you to the staff at the Village, who helped us with our permit/insurance and made it possible for us to host a potluck dinner on Saturday evening at the pool park. Please come and join us next year – we’ll save a burger or two for you.

Thank you to Sharla DuBroy of the Ashcroft and District Rodeo Association for helping us with the advance purchase of rodeo dance tickets. We all had an amazing time!

Thank you to the staff of both the Elementary School and the High School, for giving up your time on Saturday to allow us one more chance to roam the hallways. We really appreciated the chance to reminisce about our

younger days and times gone by. A special thank you to all the teachers who made it out to the potluck dinner: Mrs. Russell-Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Krider, Ms McLean, Miss Lang, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Rittinger, and Mr. West. You helped shape us into the people we are today and we appreciate that. It is always a pleasure to see you and we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Last but not least, thanks to Roberta McLellan for her organizing talents and to Brian Vandrishe for his mad BBQing skills. The weekend wouldn’t have been the same without either of you!

We are hoping to do this again next year, and possibly have it become a regular homecoming event. We hope to see you all there next time!

Amanda West Calgary

Don’t complain; we need new industry Dear Editor, I can’t believe how the people of this province can be so negative about everything that is happening here. I can only wonder if the people who complain and try to stop any new develop-

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ment such as the two pipelines or the two or three new mines ever ask themselves where the money comes from to keep our province running. It seems that every time we watch the news there are different protest groups trying to stop the forest industry or the oil and gas recovery or the building of a new mine anywhere. I wonder if they ever stop and wonder where the gas to heat their homes, or the wood to build those homes, comes from; or the paved roads that we drive on and the gas and diesel that powers our vehicles and keeps our economy moving.

It just doesn’t appear out of thin air; it all has to be moved by rail, truck, or pipeline to a spot where we can have access to the products that we are so dependent on. Let’s face reality: without heavy industry to help pay taxes we sure would not be able to enjoy the lifestyle or the education that is so important to our way of life. So let’s wake up, people, and embrace the engine that keeps our economy strong and supplies much-needed employment to those who would rather work than sit back and complain about everything that is going to make our province a better and more prosperous place to live.

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Perfect pitch: cricket and music come to Clinton Committee to offer a free workshop on proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs.

At 1 p.m. on Tues., July 8 Roger Stratton of Horse Lake Garden Centre will use the trees and shrubs in the Clinton Pioneer Cemetery to demonstrate proper pruning. The workshop is open to members of the public.

The Heart Award

Councilor Wayne Marchant and Fran White of the Clinton Variety Club Committee attended an awards ceremony at the Grand Villa Casino Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby on June 24.

Variety—The Children’s Charity chose the Village of Clinton to receive the 2014 Community with a Heart Award. This was in recognition of the more than $6,000 that the committee raised for Variety.

The funds raised last year in Clinton for Variety—The Children’s Charity represents more than $10 from every man, woman, and child in Clinton. It shows what a small community can accomplish!

Cricket Coming to Clinton

A cricket match will be held at Elliot Park in Clinton on Sat., July 5.

There will be a short tutorial on the finer points of the game beginning at 1:45 p.m. and the match begins at 2 p.m.

For those who may not know, cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players each on a field at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. Each team takes its turn to bat, attempting to score runs, while the other team fields. Each turn is known as an inning.

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Although some of the terminology is the same as baseball, the game is very different.

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Music in the Park

Following the cricket match you can stay and enjoy the first of the 2014 Music in the Park concertseries, as Saskia and Darrell take to the stage at 7 p.m. This is a free event, so bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit on (and maybe some bug spray!) and have fun.

Left to right – Chris, Chelsea, Willie, Luke and Bill

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The Clinton Communities in Bloom Committee is partnering with the Old Cemetery

REG CONN PARK will echo to the sound of leather on willow.

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Come celebrate with the Thompson Cariboo Minor Hockey Association

The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned, abandoned and abused animals each year.

Volunteers are urgently needed to care for animals and assist with SPCA events.

If you can help, please contact your local shelter today.

TCMHA is celebrating the great honour of being awarded OMAHA and BC HOCKEY’s “Minor Hockey Association of the Year for 2013-2014”, by “Giving back to our Communities”.

We’ve planned a Food Drive for our local food bank, a BBQ, Swim and Hockey Registration for our families and sponsors, Sunday July 13th at the Ashcroft Park from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The first 100 people who bring a food item and/ or register for Hockey will get to swim for free from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm … The BBQ will be served from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Please join us in celebrating Minor Hockey and help support the communities who have generously supported us throughout the Season!

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Summer has arrived, according to the calendar, and the warm sun sure is appreciated. The long hours of light and the warm soil have brought about fast growth in some of the summer crops, and I am pleased to see the zucchini quickly spreading out over the compost pile.

The air is so fragrant with a variety of different scents from plants and grasses—I can understand why people would wish to bottle up such a fragrance; it sure beats even the most expensive French perfume or exotic rose.

Water has been on the minds of Loon Lake Road residents a lot this month. The high water in Loon Lake, Loon Creek, and the Bonaparte River has resulted in considerable erosion along the shore and some damage to docks, as well as to ranchers’ irrigation systems and fields. The sudden and considerable rise in the water levels in the Bonaparte left ranchers scrambling to move their livestock to higher ground and to secure their pumps and irrigation equipment.

Water is coming out of Loon Lake into Loon Creek at flood levels, well above the usual high water line, and clearly there is no beaver dam or other impediment to the outflow of water from the lake. As the month progressed and the waters lowered, some damage was repaired; however other areas that were washed away can’t be brought back.

There have been considerable amounts of green algae in the water of the lake—it’s even turned Loon Creek a soupy green—and questions have been raised about the safety of the water for domestic use and irrigating food crops.

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human consumption.

It is likely there is no health danger at this time, but it sure would be good to know if some authority is monitoring the water quality and will make the results available to the public. Those who argue that there are still living fish in the lake, and therefore there are no water quality issues, are only exposing their lack of awareness and concern for future generations.

FROM LOON LAKE ROAD Barbara Hendricks

Access to clean drinkable water is shifting from something the people in Canada take for granted to a status symbol, affordable only by the rich and privileged. We have polluted and abused our waterways and lakes and treat the ocean as a garbage dump— and yet humans do believe they are the cleverest species on earth. We spray with chemicals of all sorts and put pharmaceuticals down the drain that cause mutations in the living things that make their home in water. Water is life, and what humans are doing by destroying clean water could be termed collective suicide.

Our local area director for the TNRD, Sally Watson, held a town hall meeting here on June 26. This was a welcome and positive move towards making local government more open and accessible to Loon Lake Road residents and property owners. The TNRD is our local government, yet it is difficult to find out who to contact when an issue arises.

Issues of interest and concern raised at the meeting included the water levels and water quality in Loon Lake and Loon Creek, and recent decisions made without giving residents and property owners an opportunity to be informed and to respond before a decision was made by the TNRD Board.

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The focus of the meeting was funding and operation of the volunteer fire dept. Concern was expressed about the 76% property tax increase for the grantin-aid given to the Loon Lake Volunteer Fire Fighter Association without prior consultation with the taxpayers. The LLVFA Chief presented an overview of expenditures planned for 2014 and answered questions about equipment and needs.

The proposal to locate and equip a second fire hall at the far eastern end (30 km) of Loon Lake Road/ Stevens Road, on park land, was touched on but has yet to be openly and fully discussed with all taxpayers and property owners. There was a large show of support for the volunteer fire department and people were pleased to receive some information on its operation.

In the near future discussions may begin to work out a new petition for taxpayer funding of the fire department, and all residents and property owners should make known their views.

Director Watson has indicated she has difficulty finding a means to communicate with Loon Lake residents and property owners. She is setting up an electronic mailing list for those who wish to be kept informed. This is a good thing, as local residents should have access to more information and to our local government to find out what is happening and what kind of laws, bylaws, regulations, and so forth are being discussed that will affect them and their properties.

If you want to be on the list contact Director Watson at swatson@tnrd.ca , or by phone at (250) 395-0278. You can also write to her at the TNRD.

I note with a smile that one property owner along Loon Lake Road has applied for a zoning variance to permit a licensed marijuana growing facility to be established on their property.

I smile because last fall the TNRD rushed through a zoning bylaw amendment to prohibit such a facility being established on 10 acres parcels of agricultural land without notifying those land owners who were afDesert Hills Farm Market fected.

Loon Lake Road will be needs more economic activity and a reguAugust 2nd at 9:30am lated, licensed faThe Farm is now CLOSED cility would be a and we would like to thank start toward improving economic coneveryone for there continual ditions. A lot more support and we look forward should be done to to seeing you when we support local agriculreopen on August 2nd ture and tourism, as well as the many talRT HILLS RAN ented crafters who E CH need more outlets ES D to sell their production. Loon Lake Road needs to shake off its retired old folks/vaASHCROFT, B.C.

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“Check It Out!” at the TNRD Library System The TNRD Library System is celebrating its 40th anniversary by asking residents across the Regional District to “Check It Out!” and have their say on the future of library services, programs, and facilities in our communities.

To better gauge how to meet the changing needs of Regional District residents, this thorough and forward-looking strategic planning process offers a series of interactive events, as well as a public survey focused on four themes: Collections; Programs and Partnerships; Space and Service Delivery; and Community and the Social Role of Libraries.

The interactive events will be open to the public and will take place at all 13 library branches across the TNRD. They will feature refreshments and light snacks, as well as random draws for prizes big and small, including an Apple iPad Mini.

The public survey will be hosted on the library system’s website (www.tnrdlib. ca) from June 23 to July 30, to make sure everyone who

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SF (enthusiasts preThose who register for Among the first round of fer that term to Sci Fi) has the program are invited to interactive events are even- long been considered a niche write and submit short reings at the Ashcroft Library genre, enjoyed only by a views of the books they (Wed. July 2) and the Lyt- small community of read- read. Each submitted review ton Library (Thurs. July 10). ers. Recently, however, more makes you eligible to win a Both events are from 5–7 and more people have been Kobo Aura HD eReader. p.m. More dates, times, and discovering what a select “To Boldly Read . . .” locations will be released at few have known for years: runs from July 1 to Aug. 31, a future date. that SF contains some of and is open to any TNRD LiThroughout the summer, the most exciting, innova- brary System member who TNRD libraries will be hold- tive, and imaginative reading is 18 or older. For more ining summer reading clubs around. Take your pick from formation, or to register, visfor children. These are de- steampunk, dystopian, para- it your local TNRD library signed to encourage children normal, apocalyptic, specu- or the website, or e-mail to keep reading through the lative, and much more: sci- contests@tnrd.ca. summer. For a list of dates ence fiction, like the worlds Barbara Roden and times, check with your it explores, is boundless. local library or visit the TNRD website.

The TNRD is also sponsoring “To Boldly Read What You Have Never Read Before”.

It’s an adult summer reading club that invites readers to “take a risk” and explore the wonderful world of ASHCROFT LIBRARY will play host to the TNRD’s “Check it Out!” science fiction.

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Majority of forest fires caused by humans, so be fire aware Anyone planning to go camping in B.C. this summer should remember provincial rules about campfire safety.

Although large-scale open burning is now prohibited in many regions of the province, small and contained campfires are currently permitted in all six of B.C.’s fire centres. Here’s some important information about campfire use: – Always find out if any burning prohibitions are in effect in your location. Check the Wildfire Management Branch website at www.bcwildfire.ca.

– If campfires are allowed in your area, be sure to bring a shovel or keep at least eight litres of water nearby to properly extinguish your campfire.

– Campfires cannot be larger than 0.5 metres in height and 0.5 metres in diameter.

– Do not light a campfire or keep it burning in windy conditions. Weather can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires.

– You must maintain a onemetre fireguard around the campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, kindling, etc.) have been removed.

– Never leave a campfire unattended.

– Make sure that the campfire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. Also ensure that cigarette butts are properly extinguished and are not tossed away carelessly.

Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

So far this season, the Wildfire Management Branch has responded to more than 300 wildfires, the vast majority of which were caused by people. Every human-caused fire is preventable.

This time of year, before wildfire risks increase significantly throughout the province, is an ideal time for individual homeowners and communities to take simple steps to reduce the potential impacts of wildfire. Be proactive, be practical, and be FireSmart. To report a wildfire or an unattended campfire, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or call *5555 on your cellphone.

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... Past, Present & Beyond What’s in a name? Part 2 - Where in the world is St. Cloud?

When we left the leon Bonaparte, who first instalment of this died in 1821. series—in which I’m We are heading exploring the history towards Boston Flats, of the place names halfway between that surround us— Cache Creek and we were clinging to Ashcroft. In the earspring. Now sumly days of European mer is here, just in settlement the British time for us to reach were known as “King the junction of HighGeorge Men”, while ways 1 and 97 (forthose from the United merly Hwy. 2). Just States were called before we get there, “Boston Men”. WilGOLDEN COUNTRY however, we pass Arson Henry Sanford rowstone Provincial settled in the area in BARBARA RODEN Park on our right. The the early 1860s, and name comes from the despite claiming to be fine black basalt in the area, which was from Eastern Canada he was identified called arrow-stone by the Secwepemc as a “Boston” man, and nicknamed acFirst Nations, who quarried it and used cordingly, by the First Nations people. it to fashion arrowheads.

“Boston” Sanford established a It’s easy to look at the name Cache ranch on the flat area just north of EleCreek and assume a connection with phant Mountain, and in time it was the gold rush; the French word “cache” celebrated as one of the finest farms means “hiding place”, so what could in the colony. Sanford was also, for be more natural than to think that some a time, part-owner of the roadhouse long-forgotten prospector hid his gold known as Bonaparte House, as well at this spot? However, the first mention as a trustee of the boarding school in of Cache Creek is in a map from 1835, Cache Creek, so it is fitting that the more than two decades before the gold site of his ranch bears the name Boston rush, so you can put those metal de- Flats in his honour. (We won’t be travtectors away. The spot was called (in elling as far south as Boston Bar, but 1859) the “Rivière de la Cache”, and that town also derives its name from given the French-Canadian connection the “Boston Men” who panned for with the fur trade it seems more likely gold on the bar in the Fraser River near that the area was a collection point, or the town’s location.) cache, for furs that were destined for It’s not difficult to look at Elephant Thompson’s River Post (later known Mountain and see its resemblance to as Fort Kamloops), where a Hudson’s a sleeping pachyderm. There seems Bay Company fort was located. to be some confusion as to whether it Now we have a choice: north or is actually a mountain; the provincial south? South, I think; so on we go, park there is called Elephant Hill. Be passing over the Bonaparte River. The that as it may, we’re now passing it as river has had this name since at least we detour through Ashcroft, which has 1826, making it almost certain that it gone through several names. was bestowed by a French-Canadian When brothers Henry and Clememployee of one of the fur companies ent Cornwall arrived in B.C. in 1859 in honour of French Emperor Napo- they planned to try their luck in the

goldfields; but with few claims avail- name might have stuck, if not for some able they eventually settled in the federal government penny-pinching.

Thompson Valley, where they estab- The post office had been moved from lished a ranch which they named Ash- the Cornwalls’ roadhouse to the new croft in honour of their family home settlement, and Ottawa needed a name in England. By 1862 their 6,452 acre for it. Rather than go to the trouble and ranch boasted a roadhouse, and when expense of changing the post office’s the Cariboo Wagon Road was pushed name from its previous designation, through the middle of their property it the Surveyor General decided that passed right beside the establishment, it—and therefore the town it served— which soon gained a reputation as one would retain the name Ashcroft. of the finest in the Interior. The CornThe Cornwalls were upset that Otwall brothers added a sawmill and tawa had usurped the name they had flour mill, and their roadhouse at Ash- been using, and argued that the new croft soon served as the local post of- town should be called Ashcroft Stafice, as well as a courthouse and jail. tion. Over time, however, Station was Down on the nearby Thompson dropped, and the Cornwall ranch addRiver homesteaders William Brink ed Manor to its name, to distinguish and J.C. Barnes were doing well farm- between the two places. The Cornwall ing their claims, which included a long Hills and Mount Cornwall—which flat site directly beside the river. When look down over both Ashcrofts—comCPR surveyors came through looking memorate these brothers, who played to find the best route for the proposed such an important role in the early railway it was decided that this mile- days of the province. long site was the ideal place to build not only the rail line, but a station and Next time: south along Highway 1 as supply town. The creation of a new far as space allows. townsite meant that it needed to have a name; but what was it to be called?

William Cornelius Van Horne, general manager of the CPR, wanted to call the new town St. Cloud, after the railroad head in the Red River Valley. He was also impressed by the huge clouds overhead when he visited the site, so the name seemed an appropriate one. Locals, however, were already referring to The junction of highways 1 and 2 (now 97) in Cache Creek in the 1950s. The last stop sign on the Transthe town as Barnes Canada Highway was at this intersection, and wasn’t Station; and this removed until the early 1980s.

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READY TO GO: (left) Geocachers gather in Cache Creek, ready to track down the 100 special caches set out for the “Passport to the Gold Trail” event.

Volunteers manned the bank of laptops in the foreground, to help participants program their GPS devices. The event came to an end in Clinton on Canada Day. (below) David Severn of Norfolk, England and Louise Overli of Kamloops are keen geocachers, travelling the world in pursuit of their hobby.

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Ronald McDonald House BC is growing. ®

Geocaching event kicks off in Cache Creek

How do you cause a traf“I’m a birdwatcher as sion of a 160-year-old ac- situated at places that celefic jam in Cache Creek? The well,” said Severn, whose tivity called “letterboxing”, brate our history, geology, second annual geocaching geocaching name is Nor- began in Oregon in 2000. scenery, early industry, agrievent—sponsored by Gold folkbirder. “It’s a wonderful Participants—most of whom culture, First Nations, and Country Communities So- way to combine two inter- use GPS devices and map pioneers and settlers. Two ciety—provided the answer, ests.” This is his second visit coordinates—travel from lo- Field Guides provide map attracting some 200 people to Gold Country geocaches; cation to location, uncov- coordinates for each cache, eager to take part in a mod- he’s also been geocaching in ering caches and recording as well as a detailed history The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June. ern day “treasure hunt” that Victoria and Alberta. Later their progress in logbooks. of each cache location, along A home away from home for seriously ill children began at the Cache Creek this summer he and Overli The Gold Country Com- with photographs and paintreceiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the Recreation Park on June 28. are off to another event in munities Society has 144 ings, making them ideal for new and bigger House has enough room to welcome The four-day “Passport Saskatchewan. permanent geocaches locat- geocachers and armchair 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most. to the Gold Trail” event put Geocaching, an exten- ed throughout the region, travellers alike. the spotlight on four For more informaarea communities: tion about geocaching Cache Creek, Spenin Gold Country, visHelp us continue our work by donating at rmhbc.ca ces Bridge, 70 Mile it the website at www.

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Ranta welcomed Family Fun~Poker Run~Music everyone, and joked July 13 ~ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. about the traffic, notShow ‘n Shine in Centennial Park ing that many people had moved to the area to get away from trafPARTICIPANT THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT fic jams. A show of DRAW PRIZES hands revealed that DETERMINATION OF OFFICIAL RESULTS half the participants SPENCES BRIDGE COMMUNITY PARK & RECREATION FINANCIAL had travelled 100 CONTRIBUTION SERVICE AREA ESTABLISHMENT REFERENDUM miles or more to take JUNE 21, 2014 NO REGISTRATION FEE part in the event.

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WRAPS DIRECTORS (from l) Martina Baier, Jim Duncan, Connie Walkem, David Dumont, Susan McLean, Jessica Clement, Barbara Roden, Nancy Duchaine, and John Kidder. Photo by Christopher Roden

Arts take centre stage at Winding Rivers AGM The Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society held its AGM on June 24. A barbecue potluck was followed by an overview of the months just passed, a look at what’s ahead, and the election of officers and directors.

The dessert concert series has ended for the year, but Music in the Park is underway for the summer at the Heritage Park in Ashcroft, with an exciting line-up of entertainers scheduled for

July and August. Local artists will open for many of the visiting performers, and concessions have been arranged for all the concerts. There are plans for more entertainment events throughout the fall and winter, with performers and dates now being finalized.

The WRAPS-produced play Switching Principals was an enormous success this past spring, with more than 40 volunteers on- and off-stage enabling the show to go on. Another production is planned for fall 2014, and it’s hoped that 2015 will see a major musical theatre production.

The group is pleased to be assisting with the 2nd Annual Wellness Festival, taking place in Ashcroft July 19–20. It was also able to assist the Desert Bells Handbell Choir in obtaining a grant to assist that organization in its goals.

The second Kids Arts Camp (Aug. 18–22) will provide students aged 4 to 17 with an opportunity to try their hand at painting, singing, drumming, and acting. One of WRAPS’ mandates is to make art accessible to young people in our communities, and there is tremendous enthusiasm for the Camp, which promises to be huge fun. For information

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The group was saddened by the departure of three long-time officers and directors—Nadine Davenport, Andrea Bona, and Jo-Anne Portman— who decided to take some much-needed time off. Nadine and Andrea have been hugely supportive of the arts in our area—particularly music—and will continue to be involved in WRAPS activities, but in a more low-key manner.

Jo-Anne, meanwhile, will continue to be active in organizing the third annual Plein Air Paint Out, scheduled for Sept.

16–18.

Nancy Duchaine was elected treasurer, to replace Andrea Bona, while Barbara Roden and Jessica Clement will continue as president and vicepresident respectively. Martina Baier stepped down as secretary, and John Kidder has accepted the position on a temporary basis until a permanent replacement can be found.

Newcomer David Dumont was welcomed as a director, joining Roden, Clement, Duchaine, and Kidder. The other directors are Martina Baier, Jim Duncan, Susan McLean, Tim Roden, Jan Schmitz, and Connie Walkem.

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From the Journal archives: News from the past July 1914 Heir to Austrian Throne Assassinated

Serajevo [sic], Bosnia, June 29— Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne and the Duchess of Hohenberg, his morganatic wife were shot dead yesterday by a student on the main street of the Bosnia capital a short time after they had escaped death from a bomb hurled at the royal automobile. They were slain while passing through the city on their annual visit to the annexed provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The archduke was struck fully in the face and the duchess was shot through the abdomen and throat. They died a few minutes after reaching the palace to which they were hurried with all possible speed. [July 4, 1914]

Blair’s Auto Truck Has Narrow Escape

What might have been a very serious and expensive accident took place on Wednesday last when the large auto truck owned by H. Blair and driven by one Much, and loaded with merchandise, went over the embankment at the bluffs about two miles from Ashcroft on the Cariboo road. The general account of the accident is that Mr. Much was driving along and enjoying the scenery which begins to border on what might be called the “grand” just about that point. Suddenly the off front wheel struck a reef and jerked the “ribbons” from the hands of the driver. Before he could gain control of his leaders the front wheel had submerged itself in the soft ground over the edge, and the auto, load and driver and all would have described about a thousand somersaults down to the Bonaparte had it not been for the interference of the government protection fence which begins there, and which said “Thus far thou shalt go but no further.” The truck had to be unloaded to back out under her own gasoline.

Bonanza For Local Anglers

Kelly Lake has been dispensing its favours right royally in the trout line during the last few days. A large number of fine catches have been made,

Messrs Bob Fraser, Eddie Bell and Harry Horan being the most favoured of the anglers. During one of their trips they pulled out in one day nearly two hundred trout, all ranging from one to three pounds. Kelly Lake has not done such a thing for many a year.

Well Known Clinton Figure No More To Be Seen

Dr. Henry Pierce, the locally noted Eye Specialist and Oculist, is at last seen no more on our city’s streets, having taken a little trip to New Westminster in the company of Constable Pittendrigh. Dr. Pierce has for some little time been a familiar figure in Clinton, but he gradually became somewhat of a nuisance and his figure became too familiar in doorways, and as he had no apparent means of livelihood except charity, it was thought best for all concerned that he should be removed to the Royal City, where he will be able to practice to his heart’s content.

July 1964 Couldn’t Wait

Three school teachers called in to Sand n’ Sage Hotel [Ashcroft] to stay Monday night about 8 o’clock p.m., could not wait to cool off in a bathing suit, or have their car washed the quick way, apparently, and drove head on into the pool. The driver misadjusted the car’s mechanism, we understand, and the result was a premature ducking for both them and the car. Damage to the pool is around $1000 and although receiving a drenching the car was ready to go the next morning. It was a 1964 Acadian, the front and side received damage. It was insured. The girls, none the worse for the unhappy experience, were on their way the next day.

Cache Creek Chamber Discusses Incorporation

A public meeting was held in the Cache Creek Elementary School Tuesday, June 16, 1964, at 8:00 p.m. sponsored by the Cache Creek and District Chamber of Commerce. The topic of the meeting was the pros and cons of Incorporation.

Mr. Tom Travers, chairman of Vil-

lage Council and Mr. Wilson Miller, Village Clerk of Lytton; Mr. Rod Craggs, chairman of Village Council Ashcroft; Mr. Ken Beck, Council member; and Harold Harnet, Village Clerk of Clinton; and Mr. Paul Sharron of Cache Creek were guest speakers.

The meeting took place in the form of a panel discussion with Mr. Thor Anderson as moderator. The president of the Cache Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Burr, introduced the guest speakers and welcomed their well versed information. The following [were some of the] questions asked and answered: – What population is required to incorporate as a Village and does Cache Creek qualify? The requirement is based on the Village Assessment as well, and Cache Creek does qualify.

Our population, however, is below requirement as of last census but a new census must be taken before incorporation and we would no doubt then meet the necessary requirements in this regard.

– Will the mill rate increase if we incorporate? No, not if we stay within our alloted money and don’t do everything all in one year.

– If we incorporate, how many people does the board require to operate the Village? Five members.

– What procedure is necessary to make the move from a District to a Village? A 65 per cent “yes” vote is necessary and has to be known before any future election, due to the last election failing.

– Will the mill rate increase if we incorporate? No, not if we stay within our allotted money and don’t do everything all in one year.

– What improvements are completed by the Provincial Government before incorporation takes place? Arrangements can be made, for all streets to be paved, maintained during winter months etc. up to three years if necessary. The government wants to help, not see us go broke.

After the panel discussion, the public had a question period.

There was much enthusiasm voiced during and after this meeting and they hope to have another meeting to learn more on the subject.

CHANGE TO OFFICE HOURS FOR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS Please be advised that the Village Office located at 601 Bancroft Street will remain open during the noon hour from Tuesday, July 2nd to Tuesday, July 15th, 2014 inclusive to allow residents to pay their property taxes.

Deadline for property tax payments is 4:00 pm, Monday, July 15th to avoid the 10% penalty.

Coming Events

Kids Arts Camp, Aug. 18-22, 9:30 to 2:30 daily, Ashcroft. Sponsored by Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society. Kindergarten to grade 12 welcome. Call (250) 453-0036 or e-mail windingriversarts@ gmail.com.

Music in the Park, at the Heritage Park in Ashcroft. On July 9 come listen to Pugs and Crows. Starts at 6:30 p.m.; tickets by donation. For information visit www.windingriversarts.ca 16 Mile Community Society AGM, July 8, 7:00 p.m. at Hat Creek Ranch.

Flea Market at the Walhachin Soldiers Memorial Hall July 5th and 6th: 8 am to 5 pm. Refreshments and 50/50 draw. Call or text Colleen at 250-574-1147.

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.

Cache Creek Council meeting will be held Monday, July 21 2014 at 7 pm in Council Chambers.

16 mile Community Society AGM, July 8th the time to 7:00 pm at the Hat Creek Ranch..

Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., JULY 4th • 6:30 - 8:00 pm

“BEEF DIP” $10/plate

MEAT DRAW Every Saturday ~ 3:00 pm Crib every Thursday at 7:00 pm Darts every Thursday at 7:30 pm

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

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday • 12 pm - 5 pm Thursday - Friday • 12 pm - 11 pm Saturday • 12 pm - 8 pm Sunday • 12 pm - 6 pm

MEMBERS & BONA FIDE GUESTS WELCOME

Playing in Cache Creek, this week in 1964.

Going through a

Winifred May Evans

divorce

Aug. 15, 1930 - June 14, 2014 Predeceased by husband Thomas Edward Evans of Ashcroft, son David Thomas of Ashcroft.

Survived by daughter Linda (Mark) Stoelwinder of Ashcroft, daughter Judy (John) Cruickshank,of Kamloops, son Bob Evans of Ashcroft, (Shelly Palmer) of Cache Creek.

Grandchildren: Lori-Ann, Steven, Kyle, Krystal, Donna and Kevin. Great Grandchildren: Evan, Cole, Tyson, Logan, Isla and Logan and Kiley.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014 The Journal

Proud to be Canadian

Canadian T-shirts, hats and paraphernalia are selling like hotcakes across the country in anticipation of this weekend’s Canada Day festivities, but Captain and Mrs. Canada already have their outfits pressed and ready to go.

The patriotic Vancouver couple, who have been unofficially representing their country nationally and internationally for the last decade, will be appearing at the Westside Daze parade and fair grounds in West Kelowna the weekend leading up to the first of July celebration.

The captain will be wearing his white naval officer’s suit with a bright red shirt and the missus will be wearing a regal red gown, a tiara with a maple leaf, and both will be adorned with Canadian pins.

Jack Hetherington, and his life partner

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com Christine Harper, are the lovely people behind these proud flag-waving personas, and have thoroughly enjoyed the warm reception they’ve received everywhere they’ve been.

“The reaction has been wonderful,” Christine said. “It’s especially fulfilling for us to see children’s faces light up. We’ve been asked by some of them if we’re the king and the queen.”

Appearing before huge crowds of tourists from around the world

during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Captain and Mrs. Canada were more than happy to pose for photos and answer questions about their beloved country.

Prior to that and since then they’ve traveled far and wide visiting countless fairs and events across Canada and in the US, and also went to Buckingham Palace, where they were greeted by people seemingly more excited about getting their picture taken with them than with the Coldstream Guards.

The gregarious duo thought up the idea for their alter egos 10 years ago while dressed far more casually in Canadian T-shirts, flip flops and tall red and white top hats on Canada Day. “The idea began on our sailboat at the marina on Bowen Island in 2004,” Jack said. “We set up speakers and played three songs every 20 minutes all day: Oh Canada, God Save the Queen and Happy Birthday. People kept coming by to talk and sign our guest book.

The day was a phenomenal success.”

After that they decided to take things to a whole new level and create distinguished characters to be formal ambassadors of Canada.

“Our goal is to foster Canadian unity and patriotism wherever we go,” Jack added.

“To tell the tale of our proud history and to salute all Canadians who wear and have worn our nation’s uniform, particularly the fallen in all past wars and conflict, by proudly representing our country at public gatherings, civic holidays, parades and any celebration where people gather.”

The focus of their volunteer work includes charitable involvement, appearing at events for children with challenges and other worthwhile causes. They spend Christmas Day on Vancouver’s lower east side walking the streets talking with people and

offering sandwiches and Canadian touques.

Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing Captain and Mrs. Canada this weekend. Not just because I love the joy they’re spreading and believe them to be national treasures, but because he is my mother’s only sibling and my precious Uncle Jack.

He, along with Christine, helped my brother and I out tremendously when our beautiful mom passed away in December.

They’re both loving, compassionate and generous with their energy and have many years of experience be-

ing that way.

“We love to make people happy,” Christine said, referring to their public personas. “Our ultimate reward is a smile. You can’t put a price on that.”

“We are Canadian arch-patriots,” Jack added. “We love our country and the people who make it great.”

So do I. And Captain and Mrs. Canada are two people who definitely do that.

For more information please visit CaptainAndMrsCanada.ca Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

July • Week 2 ARIES - Aries, you enjoy doing your part to keep your world orderly and balanced. However, into every organized life a little confusion will fall. You will handle it smoothly.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, so many good things are happening around you that you should enjoy this time as much as you can. It is a time for indulgence and entertainment.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are ready for fun and celebration. Surround yourself with friends and family so the next several days prove even more memorable.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, focus on recreation this week.

You have earned the right to relax and escape the daily grind, so make the most of your opportunities to do just that.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A welcomed gift will come your way soon, Leo. It may be something big that you have had your eye on for quite some time or something that appeals to your sentimental side.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Cast your analytical nature to the side for a few days, Virgo. Embrace sentimentality and emotion this week, as they will help you make the best decisions.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a lot of energy going into this week, so tackle any assignments early on. By the end of the week your energy levels may dip, so get to work.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Secrets you have been keeping for some time are ready to come to the surface, Scorpio. These are good secrets, and others will be eager to share them with you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t be nervous if you are a little introspective this week, Sagittarius. Use this time to reflect and find answers to some questions that have been on your mind.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Whatever is going on at work will still be there tomorrow, Capricorn. If you cannot get all the tasks done, do not beat yourself up over it. Just begin tomorrow with a can-do attitude.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your mind may wander but it is important to remain as focused as possible. Important information is revealed in the next few days.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a budding relationship appears ready to grow more serious. Take advantage of this opportunity.

Tragically, every year in BC countless dogs suffer and die after being thrown from the back of pickup trucks. Consequently, your pet should never ride unrestrained in the back or body of any vehicle. There are three simple options: 1. Put the dog in the vehicle with you. Use a crate or dog seatbelt as a restraint, or 2. Secure your dog in a kennel fastened to the centre of the truck, or 3. Secure your dog with a harness and short-tether leash to ensure safety from strangulation and death.

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COMMUNITY

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Birdsong can be beautiful; but some birds can’t hold a tune LOON LAKE from p. 6

cation party place/trailer park image and start making plans for a future with a more diverse character, while working to preserve the wonderful natural qualities that have attracted people to settle here.

Homes along the lake continue to spring up, and in many cases they are now on smaller lots and closer together than in the city.

In fact there are now more than 400 residential units along Loon Lake Road and side roads, and the number increases when you count all the resort cabins, motor homes, and trailers. Trailers, motor homes, and other vehicles are being parked on every nearly flat space available, and backhoes are digging up the side hills to make more flat spaces.

Open space and natural areas are being lost, and this loss has resulted in the lowering of the landscape values and the water quality in Loon Lake.

One of the attractions of country living for me is the relative ab-

sence of intrusive noise from vehicles, machinery, and other urban sources. I enjoy listening to the songs of birds like the robins and the flycatchers, even at 4 a.m. when the robin so cheerfully welcomes a new day. The “beep, beep” of the little nuthatches have become background noise only noticed when it isn’t there, and the friendly chirp of the hummingbird is part of the summer scene.

However, this week the incessant and loud honking and cawing of the raven family following the young out of the nest and on the wing draws attention to the fact that some bird sounds are not particularly pleasant to the ear. Eagles, ravens, and even the great blue heron all make calls that are more strident than pleasant, yet the call of the osprey is quite striking and thrilling.

Earlier, the Clark’s nutcracker young had fledged and I was impressed with how very quiet they were with the young; even when the young ones were sitting on a branch calling for food.

More from the police blotter RCMP from p. 2

Obstacle course

On June 28 at 1:00 pm, a report was received from the Shell station in Cache Creek that the driver of a 2011 GMC Sierra in the empty lot across from the Shell had hit a parked vehicle, then backed into a fire hydrant, and had then hit a telephone pole. Police spoke with the driver, who said he was trying to squeeze past a trailer parked in the lot. There was minor damage to both vehicles, and although there was no noticeable damage to the pole the proper authority was advised. The driver denied hitting the fire hydrant, which did not appear to have been damaged.

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clothes. She added that she would go to her ex’s house with a baseball bat to get her stuff, and police advised her that should she do that she would be arrested. Upon hearing this she yelled some more and then ordered police off her property, after failing to thank them for the return of her bike.

Making tracks

On June 29 at 9:30 pm someone from C.P. Rail reported that two males and one female, accompanied by a dog, were walking along the train tracks beyond the tie plant in Ashcroft, heading east. Police drove to the end of Evans Rd. and made foot patrols along the track, but did not find any suspects. One vehicle that was parked in the area was checked, but it was not connected with the suspects. No further calls were received from CPR.

On June 28 at 5:45 pm an Ashcroft female reported that her ex-boyfriend had stolen her bicycle and then texted her all day to make fun of her about it. The couple had apparently recently broken up via the medium of texCRICKET LEAGUE ting. Police returned Elliot Park 11:00 am to 5:00 pm the bike to its owner, and when they did she MUSIC IN THE PARK became belligerent Darrel & Saska and began yelling at Reg Con Park at 7:00 pm the police, saying that her ex was breaking into her house “all the time” and stealing her

Saturday July 5th

MUSIC IN THE PARK in Ashcroft brings out a crowd.

Photo by Barbara Roden

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

Ashcroft Soup’s On

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

601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944

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

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

Sage Sound Singers Adult Community

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

405 Railway Ave. 250-453-9911 - Sandy

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Thursday, July 3, 2014 The Journal

Ashcroft celebrates Canada Day with a party at the park for all

A TRADITIONAL WELCOME was provided to all those at Ashcroft’s Canada Day

by Johnnie Pierro and Diane Sandy (above). Before the ceremony, children were invited to decorate their bikes—and themselves—under beautiful blue skies.

Cake (from Ashcroft Bakery) and hot dogs, ice cream, and water (courtesy of the Lions) made sure no one went hungry or thirsty, and plenty of people cooled down afterward during the free swim at the pool.

Photos by Christopher Roden