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Royal Bank repairs will take time “The reconstruction and restoration of the Cache Creek (Royal Bank of Canada) branch is getting underway but having ATM or any branch services, is still many weeks away,” said Pam Shaw, Regional Vice President, RBC. “As progress is made, we are making available what services we can,” she said, “ensuring it safe and secure for clients and staff.”

Over the coming weeks the branch will remain closed while it is under construction.

However, RBC Staff will be outside the Branch Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, to help clients with any questions and to provide access to Fast Deposit. The Night Deposit is fully operational. If business clients need Night Deposit keys and bags, staff onsite can make arrangements for the set up.

Clients can use Local White Label ATMs at Husky, Shell, and Chevron in Cache Creek.

RBC will reverse any interac fees.

The bank has been closed since it was damaged by a fire on July 28.

Fight at Husky may have led to accident Ashcroft RCMP are looking for witnesses to a fight that occurred at the Cache Creek Husky in the early morning hours of Aug. 29.

At 2:51 am police were called to a single vehicle accident on Nugget Rd. in Cache Creek after a pickup truck struck a fence and then a tree in front of a residence. The truck came to a stop although the engine was still revving.

The complainant advised that the interior of the truck was filled with smoke.

Police arrived with BC ambulance and Ashcroft Fire Rescue with the Jaws of Life. The 66 year old Cache Creek driver was unresponsive and taken to Kamloops’ hospital, where staff felt the man may have had a pre-existing medical condition. The truck was towed.

Later that morning police were contacted by a Cache Creek man who advised them that the victim and another man were arguing at the Husky and that there was a physical altercation just before the man had gotten into his truck and had the accident.

Any witnesses to the fight are asked to call RCMP at 453-2216.

River Festival

The 11th annual Lytton River Festival was held last weekend amid music, food and great entertainment by groups like Circus West. The festival celebrates the importance of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers.

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Aug. 26 at 4 pm police received a complaint from a 60 year old Ashcroft man that a 26 year old Ashcroft man was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave a residence in Ashcroft. The complainant was calling on behalf of his ex-wife. When contacted, she told police that he was welcome to stay at the residence.

Weird hitchhiker

Aug. 26 at 8:07 pm a 57 year old Williams Lake truck driver called police after arriving at the Husky in Cache Creek to say that he’d picked up a female hitchhiker in Chiliwack who appeared confused and disoriented. He told the attending officer that she got “wierder” as the night went on, staring at him and not answering his questions. The officer spoke to the 32 year old woman of no fixed address, who stated that she was travelling from Calgary to Vancouver Island. She was unco-operative and also refused medical assistance, saying she just wanted to go to Vancouver Island. She was allowed to leave on her own.

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POLICE REPORT Wendy Coomber

Quick trip to the hospital

Aug. 27 at 2:10 pm a Traffic Services officer observed a Pontiac Sunfire emerge onto Hwy 1 from Old Cariboo Rd. by the Starhouse Restaurant without stopping at the stop sign. The vehicle was pulled over and the 41 year old woman was found to be a Vehicle Impound Candidate. She was issued tickets for driving without a Drivers License, failing to stop at the stop sign, and failing to change her address on her insurance. As she was driving her mother to the hospital for a sore shoulder, her vehicle was impounded after the trip to the hospital.

All over the road

Aug. 27 at 4:55 pm police received a complaint about a red Dodge Caravan on Hwy 97 that was “all over the road and passing unsafely”. Clinton RCMP were notified and located the vehicle in Clinton. The 49 year old Lone Butte man was advised of the complaint and issued a ticket for not being able to produce a Drivers License.

Tricked into signing over trailer

Aug. 27 at 6:43 pm a 75 year old Ashcroft woman complained that family members has attended her residence and tricked her into signing over her trailer, telling her she would no longer have to pay taxes on it and giving her $2,000. She said her son, one of the subjects of complaint, lived in the trailer and that she considered it his.

The matter is still under investigation, but is likely to be determined a civil matter.

Hit and run

Aug. 27 at 9:49 pm police received a report that a BC ambulance had backed into a 1998 Dodge pickup at the River Inn, causing minor damage to both vehicles. The ambulance was transporting a male in cardiac arrest and left the scene immediately. The 49 year old Ashcroft woman who reported it said she wouldn’t be filing an ICBC claim.

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Not a drug dealer

Aug. 28 at 3:54 pm a 70 year old Cache Creek man called to complain that he had been wrongly accused of dealing drugs, although he would not say who was accusing him.

He wanted police to know that any reports that he had been dealing in drugs were lies. Police said they had received no such reports.

Too drunk to stand

Aug. 28 at 11:50 police were called to the main intersection in Cache Creek where the complaintant had observed a woman yelling and then laying down. Officers attended and located a 56 year old Cache Creek woman in the same area, yelling and slurring her words, with her clothes in disarray. She was arrested for causing a disturbance.

BC ambulance was called because she could not stand up. She was cleared by the ambulance attendants and lodged in cells until sober.

Unneighbourly neighbours

Aug. 29 at 3:12 pm police received a complaint from a 70 year old guest at the Sundowner Motel in Cache Creek that he had been threatened by a couple in another room. Police attended and questioned the complainant, who was intoxicated and couldn’t remember what the threat was. The 60 year old man and 51 year old woman, subject of the complaint, said the complainant was always harassing them and they were moving back to Kamloops.

Breach of probation

Aug. 31 at 12:15 am police checked on a 26 year old Cache Creek man on curfew as part of his probation for break and enter and mischief. The man wasn’t at home and his probation officer in Kamloops was notified.

Bear

Sept. 1 at 4:42 pm police were notified of a large bear near the residences at the Ashcroft Manor. The bear was becoming a regular visitor and the caller wanted it relocated. They were advised that police dispatch nuisance bears with a rifle; they should call the local Conservation Officer if they wanted to discuss relocation options.

Water cut off

Sept. 1 at 6:15 pm police were called by a 67 year old woman in Thompson River Estates who complained that a neighbour had shut off her water. RCMP spoke to the neighbour who advised that the water for his and several nearby properties was controlled by a pump on his property.

None of the neighbours were helping to pay for the associated costs of operating the pump, so he turned it off. The woman was advised that it was a civil matter.

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Time to get your Fair entries ready You don’t have to be a Master to have entries worthy to submit to the Ashcroft & District Fall Fair.

The Fall Fair’s categories are based on traditional hand, home and farm crafts such as sewing, gardening, woodworking and baking, and as such the goal is seeing them continue rather than seeing perfection. Even if your entry isn’t good enough for a first place in the judge’s opinion, the people attending the Fair enjoy looking at them. You can even challenge your neighbours to enter in the same category and have a private competition among yourselves. There are plenty of children’s categories as well.

Did you grow tomatoes this year? Can you bake a cake? Take a picture? It can be as easy as that.

Or it can be a bit more involved if you want to enter a quilt, some canning, homemade wine or or perhaps a painting. Some of the categories offer substantial cash prizes for the winners.

The Fair offers hundreds of categories, from simple to complicated. If you can’t make up your mind, choose several. Choose as many as you want. Grab a copy of this year’s Fall Fair booklet and see what strikes your creative fancy.

Copies are still available at the Ashcroft Journal Office and the Ashcroft Bakery, or online at www.ashcroftfallfair.ca Entries are accepted at the arena on Friday, Sept. 12 between 3-7 pm and Saturday, Sept.

13 between 9 am and noon. If you can, fill out and bring with you the entry form found in the booklet or online on the website.

Then come to the Fair on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the arena, 10 am to 4 pm. Besides lots of exciting entries to look at, there is also live music, food, games, and lots of vending and display tables.

Locally produced or created entries are the stars of any Fall Fair because everybody loves to see what everybody else is doing. So what are you waiting for?

A c-c-c-c-cold day in August

MLA Jackie Tegart and her friends, Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson, Jack Jeyes and Ashcroft Bakery owner Deb Tuohey took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last week and had far too much fun. More pictures on p. 7.

Trek raises money and awareness for BC Lung Cycling 200 km from White Rock to Cultus Lake and back might seem like a long haul to most, but for Ashcroft cyclist Wayne Chorneychuk and some 350 others, taking part in the BC Lung Association’s annual Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath (Trek) is the final leg of a journey they started training for months ago.

“This will be my 20th year,” said Wayne. “Trek means a lot to me. My father-in-law passed away from lung cancer, my mother-in-

law copes daily with chronic lung issues, and this year a friend and fellow BC Lung Association support, Doug Hill, is facing his own battle with lung disease. My 2014 ride is in tribute to him.”

A recreational ride, not a race, Trek takes place Sept.

6 and 7 and is designed for cyclist of all levels – from the casual rider to the experienced cyclist. Together, over the event’s 30-year history ‘Trekkers’ including Wayne, supported by his wife Carolyn, kids, extended family

and sponsors, have help raised more than $6 million to help fight lung disease.

“The camaraderie and sense of community is very real. Some of us meet only once a year, but year after year we’ve become family united by a purpose. Even when the weather misbehaves and we get soaking wet - it’s still good times,” said Wayne. “No one’s too concerned about getting to the finish line first, it’s more about completing something that benefits others and makes you feel great.”

BC Lung Association Events Coordinator Kate Jarvis said,

“People of all ages take part; some coming every year for a decade or more. It’s as much a fundraiser as a Trek family reunion. And the family keeps on going and growing. It may not be surrounded by the same fanfare as other large charity events – but that’s precisely why it’s so special. Each and every Trekker has a story which drove them to show up in the first place – and it’s these stories that give the work we do true meaning.”

For more information or to make a donation call the BC Lung Association at 604.731.5864 or toll free at 1.800.665.5864 (outside Greater Vancouver) or visit www.bicycletrek.ca Submitted

Stolen dog returned

Creating Fair entries to amuse your friends and family

Doreen Rondquist, right, was enjoying the recycled entries at last year’s Fair. She grins as she looks at Reyla Reid’s first prize for creating a lantern from recycled material.

On Aug. 29 at 10:54 pm a 38 year old Cache Creek woman reported that her dog had been stolen from her yard while she was at work. She said she suspected the dog’s previous owners, as neighbours said they saw a pair of teens hanging around her property.

The dog had originally been acquired by an Ashcroft family. The father decided to find a new home for it in March as his teenaged daughter wasn’t taking adequate care of it. Police located the 15 year old and her 16 year old boyfriend, and both admitted to taking the dog.

The young woman advised that she still cared for the dog and had been looking for it. When she found it in Cache Creek she and her boyfriend waited until the new owner left her house before taking the dog. They went back to Ashcroft and left the dog at another residence.

After being told they would have to return it to its current owner, the officer and teenagers retrieved the dog and drove back to Cache Creek.

The 15 year old said she planned to get a lawyer to help get her dog back. The two were told they were not welcome at the dog’s new home.

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First day of school misses the mark Thousands of people in BC have been waiting for this day.

I am writing this on Tuesday morning.

It’s still too early for school to begin - the first day of school - but as we know, school is not starting today. There will be no frantic breakfasts or running around the house looking for school supplies. No freshly cleaned shirts and jeans, no brand new runners and backpacks. No big smiles on the children’s faces as they meet up with their friends in the schoolyard for the first time since June.

We expect there will be a first day of school at some point between now and Christmas, but it won’t be today, and all of the anticipation and tradition of the first day back at school is reflected in the solid gray skies and the light drizzle that is falling from them on this Tuesday morning.

I remember my first day of school as a joyous occasion. I was four years old, six weeks short of going on five, and the youngest of three children. My older brothers had me super-hyped to attend that wonderful place where you met lots of people and learned something new every day. I probably drove my mother crazy by asking her if it was time to go, because we were the first to arrive. My teacher, Miss Johnson, gave me some books, a pencil and a box of brightly coloured sticks! The longest one equalled 10 of the shortest ones, and the others were various denominations.

I flipped through the books - I could read a little - and tucked them safely away in my desk. Then I played with my new brightly coloured “toys” until my new classmates started arriving. And then I remembered my mother was still here, but she had left by the time I finally looked for her.

It was an interesting and noisy day. I think there were about 28 of us in the class, one of whom bawled for the entire morning because she wanted to go home.

I imagine that, although class sizes and compositions are different from school to school, the first day is the same in spirit anywhere you go.

It is a shame that it isn’t happening today, and a failing grade for BC.

A PLEASANT DAY at the unfortunately-named Stinking Lake, east of Cache Creek on Backvalley Road British Columbia Teachers’ Federation Journal Office (BCTF), the union Hours representing teachers, has not yet conOPEN cluded with a new collective agreement.

Tuesday - Friday The BCTF has indicated that during this 10 am - 3 pm time they will continue the full withdrawal of services. This means that school will not Lunch 1-2 pm start on Sept. 2 as scheduled.

Closed for Lunch During this time schools will be closed so for safety reasons I ask that parents keep CLOSED all children home.

Mondays, It is the sincere hope of the Board of Education that this dispute will be conweekends and cluded so normal school operations will reStatutory Holidays sume as quickly as possible and that we can welcome students to a new school year.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Return of expensive items earns a virtual bouquet

Dear Editor A great big bouquet of roses to the person who returned my son’s black initial attack bag to the Ashcroft RCMP a couple of weeks ago.

He lost it out of the back of his truck just south of the Ashcroft turnoff north. It contained some very expensive life jackets which he figured he would never see again.

The person who did this deed makes one proud to be a part of this community even if it is for a short time.

We are sorry we could not thank you in person as the RCMP would not give us your details for security reasons. Thank you once again, Laurence and Penny Gill Surrey

Gold Trail schools closed while contract negotiated Dear Parent and Caregiver As you may have heard, bargaining between the British Columbia Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) and the

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Music and laughs at the Fall Fair Coming soon..the Ashcroft Fall Fair... udderly amoozing

The Ashcroft & District Fall Fair signals the end of the summer harvest and is an opportunity for not only agriculturists to showcase the many products they have grown over the spring and summer, but it is also an occasion for families and friends to get together and celebrate their good fortune of the past few months while enjoying exhibitions and fun-filled activities.

Everyone loves a fair. Sample a variety of food on the grounds, catch some of the live entertainment, visit with the animals on display or take a stroll through the various exhibits and entries.

There is something for everyone.

This year’s volunteer-run Ashcroft Fall Fair will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 am 5 pm at Drylands Arena. It will be the culmination of a year of planning and coordinating by the fair’s many organizers.

The theme for this year’s Fair is “Dairy udderly amoozing”. With this theme in mind, you can still be thinking about food products or other items that you produce, or crafts that you can create for the Fair. The Fall Fair booklet can be viewed online (www.ashcroftfallfair.ca) to find out about the hundreds of submission categories this year.

The entertainment line up at the Fair (Sunday, Sept. 14) promises to be something for everyone. The Fair Stage runs from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Acts throughout the day include; Joe Charron Trio, Kamloops Old time Fiddlers and Filetta Fish.

This year’s Ashcroft Fall Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever, packed with all the frolic and merriment you would expect from a hometown event. Organizers encourage you to support your town in some good, old-fashioned fun.

For more information, visit www.ashcroftfallfair.ca

Ashcroft Plein Air Paint-out Sept 16-18

Between Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 18, many artists from around the region will come together to paint in Ashcroft’s natural beauty.

Once again Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society is delighted to host the Annual Ashcroft Plein Air Paint-out.”En plein air,” is French for “in open air” a type of art style used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The Society looks forward to welcoming those from near and far to celebrate the beauty

CREATIVE CURRENT Nadine Davenport creativecurrent@ telus.net of what is often described as a “stunning and unique landscape” where inspiring views and vistas abound. Artists of all levels of experience are welcome. Once again, the focus will be on gathering like minds to enjoy the sheer pleasure of painting. There will be plenty of opportunities to paint as well as gatherings for meals and conversation.

In keeping with Ashcroft’s community brand “Wellness Awaits You’, the Organizers believe creative expression is also a part of a healthy lifestyle. They are trying something a little different this year by holding the event in the Fall, as opposed to Spring. The thought was to allow artists the opportunity to view the Autumn colours and hues unique to our landscape.

September weather is, we hope, a little more inviting as well!

They hope to once again attract artists of all levels of experience (that includes beginners) as our goal is always to simply share in the pleasure of painting! We are known for our wonderful vistas but also our hospitality, and they look forward to welcoming all artists to the 3rd Annual Paint-out.

After two full days of glorious painting, all Painters, Organizers and any curious Community members are most welcome to attend a Celebration of event for ‘Artists Choice’ at St Albans Hall on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6:308:30pm. There will be a Display and Sale of the freshly painted works.

Come and join in the fun - incomparable scenery, gracious hospitality and fellow artists await you! There is still time to register or for more info please visit www.windingriversarts. ca or email or to register email ashcroftpleinair@gmail.com If you would like more information on this event or wish to register you can email them at ashcroftpleinair@gmail.com call at 250-4530073 or visit the website canadianpleinairpainting.com

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CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF CLINTON 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Clinton that nominations for the offices of:

One (1) Mayor Four (4) Councillors One (1) School Trustee – Electoral Area “C”

will be received by the Chief Election Officer or other designated person, as follows: Village of Clinton Office, 1423 Cariboo Hwy., P.O. Box 309 Clinton, BC V0K1K0

from 9:00 am September 20, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014

Excluding statutory holidays and weekends Nomination documents are available at the Village of Clinton Office during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

Nomination forms will also be available on the Village of Clinton website www.village. clinton.bc.ca.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: www.village.clinton.bc.ca ( election tab ) Tom Dall, Chief Election Officer 250-459-2261 Daniela Dyck, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-459-2261

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The Village People The Village of Clinton Council and Administrator took the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS research last Wednesday. L-R: Administrator Tom Dall, councillors Diana Guerin and Susan Swan, Mayor Jim Rivett and Coun. Wayne Marchant. Out of town: Coun. David Park.

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School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) 2014 NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE

Public Notice is hereby given to the electors within Electoral Area of School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) for the office of School Trustee as follows: • Area A: Villages of Gold Bridge/Bralorne, Seton Portage/Shalalth and surrounding rural areas 1 (one) position • Area B: Rural and surrounding area of Lillooet 1 (one) position • Area C: Village of Clinton and surrounding rural area 1 (one) position • Area D: Village of Cache Creek and surrounding rural area 1 (one) position • Area E: Villages of Lytton, Spences Bridge and surrounding rural areas 1 (one) position • Village of Ashcroft 1 (one) position • District of Lillooet 1 (one) position for a 4-year term (beginning December 2014) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or designated person from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 excluding Statutory holidays and weekends.

Nomination packages may be picked up and completed forms may be delivered to the office locations listed below between 8:30 a.m and 4:00 p.m. Nomination documents are also available on the school district website, www.sd74.bc.ca Electoral Area “A”: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton Electoral Area “B”: District of Lillooet, 615 Main Street, Lillooet Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton Electoral Area “C”: Village of Clinton, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton Electoral Area “D”: Village of Cache Creek, 1389 Quartz Street, Cache Creek Electoral Area “E”: Village of Lytton, 380 Main Street, Lytton or School District Administration Office, 400 Hollis Rd, Ashcroft Village of Ashcroft: Village of Ashcroft, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft District of Lillooet: District of Lillooet, 615 Main Street, Lillooet School District Administration Office: 400 Hollis Rd, Ashcroft, for all electoral areas.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified under section 32 of the School Act to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a trustee of the Board of Education if they meet the following criteria: • will be age 18 or older on general voting day, November 15, 2014 • a Canadian citizen • have been a resident of British Columbia, as determined in accordance with section 42 of the School Act, for at least six months immediately preceding today’s date • in no way disqualified by the School Act, or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law • the information provided in the nomination documents is true • fully intend to accept the office if elected • aware of and understand the requirements and restrictions of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act and fully intend to comply with those requirements and restrictions FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Lynda Minnabarriet, Chief Election Officer 250-453-9101.

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Sept. 4: Community Open House at the Cache Creek Library from 5 - 7pm .

Sept. 4: Cache Creek Garden Club meets in the Library from 6-7 pm.

New members always welcome.

Sept. 7: Show and Shine 10am - 2pm (ish). Lions will have a lunch booth.

Fundraising served cold

Sept. 8: The start of the 46th year of bridge at the Seniors Centre.

Every Monday from 12:30 to 4:00pm. If you are interested, please call Muriel 250-453-9628, Isabel 250-453-2427 or Lil 250-457-9383.

Sept. 10: AGM Curling Club 7:30pm at the curling club

Last Thursday, MLA Jackie Tegart accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge from Minister of Highways Todd Stone and was joined by friends (L-R:) Jack Jeyes, Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson, and Deb Tuohey (in the dazzling shirt!).

The Challenge raises money for the ALS Foundation while a fun time is had by all.

Sept. 13: Lions annual golf tournament. Semlin Valley Golf Course.

Sept. 14: Terry Fox Run Beginning at 9am. Walk, run, bike, crawl, 2km or 5km or 10km. Snack provided after the run- with lots of time to still attend the Fall Fair .

Sept. 18: Everyone welcome at the Plein Air Paint-Out 2014 Public Show and Sale from 6:00 - 8:00pm at St. Alban’s Church Hall in Ashcroft.

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

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

Every Saturday:- Cache Creek Market at the main intersection, 9 am to 1 pm. Farmers, Fleas and Customers all welcome.

Every Sunday: Spences Bridge Farmers Market in Clemes Hall on Hwy 8, 10 am to 2 pm.

Tuesday evenings: Trap shooting 6:00 at the trap range above the airstrip in Cache Creek. Beginners welcome: no shotgun required.

For info call 250-453-2570.

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

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Are ice bucket critics all wet? heads, I thought nothing of it. And then I saw a video of Oprah Winfrey participating and figured this latest craze must be different.

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not so famous folks all over North America and the United Kingdom participating as well.

Since the father of one of my good friends has this deadly, incurable disease, I immediately wanted to know what he and others afflicted with ALS thought of this marketing fad. If they liked it, there was a good chance I would too.

And then I got to thinking, what wouldn’t they like about it? Because of all these goofy videos, their little known disease was suddenly thrust into the spotlight and being discussed on a mass level like never before. And as boring and repetitive as the clips can

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com be to watch and hear about, they’re also helping to raise an unprecedented amount of cash for the nonprofit organization.

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thy causes to donate money and attention to. People doing the videos have been accused of being shameless self-promoters who don’t care about the cause at all. And, among many other gripes, there’s a strong objection to the water that’s being wasted.

It’s true some people are posting videos and not donating money, but that doesn’t mean they’re not assisting with the awareness portion of the campaign. And with all the charities there are in the world, it’s entirely subjective which ones are most deserving.

It’s also not possible to know the motive behind each person’s video. Some could be doing it out of compassion while others could be doing it purely for fun. If it doesn’t hurt anyone, why should it matter?

As for the water that’s being wasted, I agree that it’s horrendously unfair there are millions of people living in third world countries without access to clean drinking water.

We, in stark contrast, live in a society that’s so accustomed to an abundance of it that most of us needlessly shower on a daily basis.

It’s easy to find fault with just about anything if we want to. I admit to initially being skeptical about this campaign and it’s potential to raise money, but it’s hard to argue with success.

At the time of writing this article, the haul has reached a staggering $80 million. That certainly beats the $2.5 million raised in the

same time period last year.

Charities all over the world are probably studying this unexpected pop culture phenomenon and wondering what they could do next. But you never know what’s going to go viral.

People taking issue with this fundraiser might want to look at it from a different perspective. If this exact same campaign was helping out a cause near and dear to their heart, they probably wouldn’t mind it at all.

I know I wouldn’t.

For more information or to donate like I did, please visit ALS. ca To see my kids gleefully dump ice water on me, please visit LoriWelbourne.com

September • Week 2 ARIES - Aries, reexamine the important relationships in your life.

Figure out what you learned from each friendship and acquaintance, and put those lessons to good use.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, with so many tasks to complete, you may be tempted to forget about everything and take a mental health day. But everything will still be there tomorrow.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re brimming with excitement about learning something new this week. You may finally be on the cusp of mastering a particularly challenging skill.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may be challenging to settle your thoughts this week. Work is weighing heavily on your mind, but go easy on yourself and you will still get everything done.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some people around you may be especially busy this week while you really don’t have much to do. Think of it as a good omen of things to come.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Share your feelings for someone else with that person this week, Virgo. You may regret your actions if you don’t take that emotional leap.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, while you are usually the one who plays peacemaker, this week you are in a position to cause trouble.

Don’t worry what others think or say.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Remember that success comes in many shapes and sizes, Scorpio. Don’t be so quick to consider something a failure. You may just need a new perspective to realize your success.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, there are many entertainment options this week, so it’s difficult to choose how to spend your time. Whatever you choose, it is bound to be a memorable night.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Money matters could be taking up a considerable chunk of your time, Capricorn. Focus your concentration on finances and leave other responsibilities on the side for now.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, don’t worry if something proves confusing and a challenging nut to crack. Things will sort themselves out in due time, and you will be back on the right track.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 A predicament in your personal life could have you feeling uncomfortable, Pisces. Wait for a clearer picture before taking action.

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With every season comes renewed activity Summer at Loon Lake means free range kids – at least to me.

Some of the youngest generation have been visiting for the last several weeks. They are city kids most of the year and it shows. At ages 8 and 10 they were afraid to go 100 meters from the house without being accompanied by an adult the first days; the noise of the wind up on the top of the plateau scared them as did any rustling in the bushes.

They couldn’t tell a carrot plant from a potato plant.

In general, city children of today feel so very vulnerable and see unknown nature as threatening and full of “scary” creatures; their parents always warn them about dangers out “there”. This is bad news for the natural environment; if the next generations do not learn to love nature they will not make any effort to preserve it. Our rural landscape is full of interesting plants and wildlife, with very little that would be a threat to a child.

When I and my brothers and sister grew up here there was more wildlife, yet in all the years we wandered far and wide we were never in real danger. Sometimes we were frightened by an unrecognizable sound – which usually turned out to be one tree leaning on another ands groaning when the wind moved them.

At the end of 10 days at Loon Lake they had learned to dig up potatoes and garlic, collect dill to make dill pickles, harvest zucchini and identify more vegetables. They chopped melons and cucumbers with sharp kitchen knives and were generally helpful participants in the daily work of the household.

They discovered leeks and that they liked to eat them and that leeks, onions and garlic were in the same “family” of plants. The idea of plant families amused them but they quickly picked it up and began suggesting family similarities between the plants. They soon became more willing to venture farther away by themselves and discovered that the rustling in the bushes was just a chipmunk eating berries. By the last day when their parents picked them up they were ready to lead their Dad off into the woods across the creek to show him a cave.

One concern I have with city children let loose in rural countryside is their interaction with wildlife – they are either terrified of it or they want to pick it up and hug it. It took several days of reminding the children that they should not run full tilt at a wild animal if they wanted to see it a bit closer. Instead, they learned to be calm and advance quietly and slowly and keep their distance. Will they remember next year? I doubt it. Learning like this requires reinforcement so that it becomes habitual – two weeks once a year just doesn’t do it, but it is better than nothing.

Water levels in Loon Lake are still high and remain a concern to property owners with lakefront homes. Several residents have been playing telephone tag with a gamut of government departments trying to find someone who would do something – water steward-

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With fall approaching, we are offering ship, fisheries, environment and wildIn the garden, fall season Tomatoes one last time at only life all passed on the problem and sug- means harvesting and taking up many gested we contact someone else. The of those plants that were so carefully TNRD could do nothing about it, not planted back in May. The compost pile Case Lb. even to make some phone calls. gets well fed and I am always amazed $ The problem is one or more bea- at the volume of vegetation that one lit40 lb. case Sweet Onions ver dams at the mouth of the lake and it tle seed in the soil can produce in five $ 00 is up to the adjacent landowner to deal months.

Hot Peppers lb. with the beavers and the government.

This year I plan to do more fall $ The first thing the landowner must do is planting as my experiment with plantGreen Peppers 25 lb. case find out about all the rules and regula- ing spinach in October resulted in tions and then get a bunch of permits – a good early harvest of spinach this RT HILLS RAN E CH permits to have a licensed trapper come spring. Garlic needs to be planted soon ES D in and trap the beavers, and then apply and young strawberry plants moved to Front Counter BC for permits to re- out. I have had good success with leavmove the dam and so on. The property ing radicchio roots, chard roots, and in this case is under the jurisdiction of kale in the ground over the winter and ASHCROFT, B.C. the Bonaparte Indian Band, and admin- then to harvest fresh growth the followOpen 7 Days a week • 9:30am - 5:30pm istrative staff of the band has informed ing spring, followed by the seeds later For more information please visit our that they have applied for the necessary in the summer. website at www.deserthillsranch.com or phone us at 1-250-453-9878 permits and they will undertake to remove the beavers and the dams this fall once they have all the paperwork in place. This is good news and many thanks to THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT members of the Bonaparte Indian Band.

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS Once this is done homeNOTICE OF NOMINATION owners along the lake “can apply for permission to repair Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election the damage” I am told by one will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral government official. They cerAreas: tainly have a fascination with "A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) permits, these bureacrats. Per"J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) haps if not so much time and energy went into dealing with for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: permits, the staff of the responsible departments could By hand, mail or other delivery service: get out on the land and find From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 Thompson-Nicola Regional District To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 out what is actually happening #300-465 Victoria Street Excluding statutory holidays and weekends with water levels and wildlife.

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September always means new beginnings as well as saying goodbye to summer. There is anticipation and excitement in starting a new activity, and returning to old ones as well.

Out here on the land, September means finding socks again, getting the winter firewood split and stacked, winterizing irrigation systems and of course for many vacation home owners it is the time to start preparing for leaving Loon lake and shutting up their homes for another season. Resorts close up for the winter and repairs and plans for the next season get underway.

September also means bringing the cattle off the range and the start of hunting season accompanied by the sound of heavy and light rifle shots. These sounds terrify my cats and they go running for cover. At least bow hunting is quieter. Somehow it seems those bucks that have been happy chewing up my plants know when hunting season

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Nearly every day we’ve had a wildlife sighting. One day it was a large black bear. Another time, it was a small black bear. A coyote passed through the yard and a cow moose and calf lingered momentarily in a clearing at the edge of the forest. A gaggle of Canada geese regularly cross the road at Leighwood Lake while the loon family and a pair of eagles hold our interest at Kelly Lake.

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Activity picks up at Seniors’ Centre We hope everyone has had a very restful summer and are happy to get back to the Seniors’ Centre with plans for the new year.

You may have heard that Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Association president Pat Kirby has been in medical care all summer. She is coming along fine, but still needs more rest. The association’s executive has been taking care of the group’s business since June, but there is a lot to take care of. It is hoped that more members will offer to help with some of the obs of keeping the Centre going forward.

The Centre will open again on Sept. 8 for the Bridge group, and then on the 9th for Carpet Bowling. Hope to see you all out for this.

The Seniors’ Association will have a table at the Fall Fair (Sept. 14). Hope to talk to you all at that time.

Summer was very eventful with hospital visits, for my husband Kevin, and Pat Kirby, both in Kamloops hospital. Kevin his home now and feeling great with his new pacemaker to keep his heart going both day and night..

We are looking forward to the 2014 Seniors Games in Langley from Sept. 9-14.

See you all at the Centre next week. Please come out and support both it and your association.

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We hope that you have had a relaxing, enjoyable summer, but all good things eventually come to an end, and for the Clinton Seniors Association members, that means back to business with the first regular General meeting of the Fall season on Sept.

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Business Opportunities

PARTS Counter Position Campbell River Equipment Sales (CRES) Ltd. is a locally owned and operated NAPA Auto Parts associate store servicing the automotive, logging, mining, and fishing industries, as well as retail sales. CRES is seeking a quality counter person for a full time position.

Send resume to cres1986@telus.net

Sales: sales@accjournal.ca Editorial: editorial@accjournal.ca Production: production@accjournal.ca www.ash-cache-journal.com 402-4th Street P.O. Box 190, Ashcroft, B.C.

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$10,000 Signing Bonus for qualified applicants!!

Picker Operators, Winch Tractor Operators, Lowbed Hands, Heavy-Duty Mechanic needed. Apply with resume and abstract to office@valiant-hauling.com or call Jeremy at 778-256-4258

Transportation

Auto Financing

Misc. for Sale

Cottages / Cabins

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Ashcroft: 1 Bdrm Cabin for single n/s n/p. F/S $600/mo util incl Call: 250-453-9983

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Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

The link to your community

EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Mulcher Operators.

Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work.

Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Work to commence the last week of September approximately.

Fax 780-488-3002; or email: jobs@commandequipment.com

Services

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Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Rentals

Trades, Technical

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Merchandise for Sale

EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator & Processor Operator.

Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780488-3002; or email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com

Home Improvements

Pickers Ph: 250-453-2261 Fax: 250-453-9625

Employment

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Help Wanted

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent ASHCROFT Hillside Manor Best Apartments in the area!

1500 Government Street Renovated 1 & 2 bedroom VIEW SUITES Available immediately Clean, quiet & well maintained.

Air conditioning Rent includes heat, hot water & cable TV (valued at over $100/month) Walking distance to hospital and schools.

Please give our Resident Manager Bill Manton a chance to impress you.

250-457-0433 Seniors Discount available.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) BUS DRIVER REQUIRED Lillooet The Gold Trail School District requires a School Bus Driver for Lillooet. Please refer to the District website, www.sd74.bc.ca for details of the position.

Submit applications with an up-to-date resume and references to: Diana Hillocks, Human Resources Assistant PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca

There’s more to lose than just‌ ‌memories

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

Homes for Rent CACHE CREEK: Nov. 1-Apr.1 1 bd. hse, fully furn, linens, dishes, etc. $450/mo+hydro, gas. Contact 250-457-1418.

Motels,Hotels Ashcroft Apartment & Motel

Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts.

Mature Persons Includes heat & hot water MOTEL UNITS All units have full Kitchenettes, air conditioning, Cable TV and Internet access Nightly - Weekly - Monthly

On-site Manager 250-453-9129

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Ashcroft: Ford Short Box H.D. Canopy $400 OBO pls call 250.453.2674

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) Employment Opportunities Relief/Casual Workers The Gold Trail School District requires Relief/Casual workers for on-call work in all district communities for the following positions: • Aboriginal Student Support Worker • Bus Driver (Class 2 and Air Ticket required) • Custodian • Maintenance Worker • School Secretary / Office Clerk (Secretarial Skills Test required) • Education Assistants / Noon-Hour Supervisor Submit applications with an up-to-date resume and references to: Diana Hillocks, Human Resources Assistant PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between August 1 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 GMC vehicles. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. <>$3,000 manufacturer to dealer purchase credit available on 2014 Terrain and has been applied to the offer. See dealer for details. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 MY GMC vehicle and 2015 MY GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia models delivered in Canada between August 1 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 MY GMC vehicle and 2015MY GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia models delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 or 2015 MY GMC light or heavy duty pickup delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †¥$7,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra Light Duty 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only. μ$4,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit available on 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab. See dealer for details. †*The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ^2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. >Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ††Whichever comes first. 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Terrain models with Optional Forward Collision Alert was awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award. ¥¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who purchase, lease or finance a new eligible 2014 Model Year vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.

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