Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, September 11, 2014

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Local politicians get ready for elections Local politicians are gearing up for elections in November. Most have announced their intention to seek re-election on Nov. 15, but some, such as Ashcroft’s Mayor Andy Anderson, have decided to retire.

This week The Journal asked incumbent politicians if they planned to run again in the upcoming election. They could answer “yes”, “no” or “undecided”. Nominations are open from now until Oct. 10 when they officially close. The deadline for withdrawing a nomination is Oct. 17.

After 10 years in office, Ashcroft’s Mayor Anderson has announced his retirement from local politics, leaving the mayor’s seat open to contenders. Coun. Alice Durksen is undecided; Coun. Jerry Fiddick is running again, but for the mayor’s position. Coun. Helen Kormendy did not reply. Coun. Doreen Lambert said she will seek re-election.

In Cache Creek, there is a seat vacant on Council from former Coun. Darrell Rawcliffe’s resignation in April due to health concerns.

Mayor John Ranta said he will be seeking his sixth term as mayor. Coun. Herb Hofer said he will be running. Councillors Lisa Dafoe and Wyatt McMurray both said it was their intention to seek re-election.

See ELECTIONS on p. 14

Cache Creek road work goes ahead Reconstruction work on Maclean Crescent will begin in the next few days.

Cache Creek Council selected Bree Contracting out of 100 Mile House as the successful bidder with the lowest price of $435,745.

Council is hoping that the work can be completed before the snow flies this year. The company has agreed to complete the work in eight weeks to the best of their abilities, said the Village’s Administrator Dan Plamondon. There will be no added charges if they have to complete the work next spring.

Their bid is nominally less than consultant’s estimate, he said. Four companies bid on the job and the three lowest bids were within $25,000 of each other. The highest bid, from LE Chapman Construction out of Vernon, was $744,590.

The road will be dug up and repaved, adding a sidewalk, curbs and more street lights.

The fourth annual Ashcroft Show & Shine was held last Sunday. Over 50 vehicles from around the province took part in the event, organized by Cam Tedford and Ron Jones.

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Car not stolen

Sept. 2 at 10:15 pm a 57 year old Cache Creek woman called to report that the family car had been stolen from their driveway. Next, she broke the news to her husband who informed her that he’d forgotten to let her know that he’d loaned the car to a friend to use for a few minutes. It was returned shortly afterwards.

Mountain bike stolen

Coming Events

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.

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

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.

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Sept. 3 the owner of a mountain bike called to report its theft on Sept. 1 at 7:30 pm. The man said he had parked it near the slough on Evans Rd. while he wandered around, and from a distance he observed a tall slender man and a young girl pick up his blue and black Infinity Nemesis and put it into a navy blue crew cab pickup and leave.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the bike are asked to phone the RCMP at 453-2216.

Erratic driver in near miss

Sept. 4 at 3:30 pm police received a report of an erratic driver on Hwy 1 near McAbee passing unsafely and nearly colliding with four motorcyclists. A license place number was provided, as well as a description of the driver. The Registered Owner of the vehicle was located and the 48 year old Ashcroft woman was served with a ticket for driving without due care or attention.

Police Telephone #s Ashcroft: 250-453-2216 Clinton: 250-459-2221 Lytton: 250-455-2225 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Good news

Sept. 5 for National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, general duty officers joined with Traffic Service offiicers at a check stop between 10 and midnight at the intersection of Hwy 97 and Hwy 99. Approximately 60 vehicles were stopped during that time, but no impaired drivers were detected, and no violation tickets were issued.

End of the road

Sept. 6 at noon police received a complaint about two hitchhikers acting suspiciuosly on Hwy 1 just south of Cache Creek. One of them was reported to be lying motionless in the ditch. Police located the two men who immediately admitted to having an argument with a female friend, but that “nothing happened!” The 19 year old Alberta woman was found nearby, sitting in a ditch and advised police that she’d had a falling out with her two male companions, aged 21 and 36 from Ontario and Saskatchewan. The three of them had been hitchhiking across Canada all summer. They were all allowed to carry on their separate ways.

Left her car behind

Sept. 6 at 9:45 pm police were called to the apartment building on Stage Rd. in Cache Creek where a woman was using a nearby ladder to climb to a second floor apartment.

She was gone by the time police arrived. The 21 year old Cache Creek woman was known to the 34 year old male

tenant, who did not want her attention.

At 10 am the following morning, police received a complaint that a vehicle had been abandoned in a residential driveway in Cache Creek. The car turned out to be owned by the same 21 year old woman. The insurance decal was found to have been recently stolen from another local vehicle, and the matter is still under investigation.

Missing woman returns

Sept. 7 at 3:20 pm police received a report of a missing 54 year old Cache Creek woman. She did not show up for work as expected and could not be reached either at home or on her cell phone. The following afternoon she contacted her employer to say she’d had car trouble the evening of the 6th and had to leave her car at a repair shop in Kamloops. She spent the night camping nearby with friends, out of cell service.

Door smashed

Sept. 8 at 10:20 am police were called to the Coppervalley Cable Vision office in Ashcroft to investigate damage to the glass front doors. The outer doors had been smashed twice with a painted rock from around the Post Office some time overnight on Sunday/ Monday. There was no evidence of forced entry into the building.

Lost dog

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.

The Spirit of Clinton Soap Box Derby that was scheduled to take place on Sat. Sept. 13 has been postponed until Spring 2015.

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This young female chocolate lab/border collie cross was found on Hwy 1 south of Spences Bridge on Sat., Aug. 30 (Labour Day weekend). If this is your friendly dog, or you know whose she is, please call Ashcroft Animal Control Officer Eddie Aie at 250-453-9813.

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Extension work underway Work is about to begin on the Cache Creek Landfill Extension, a 60 hectare piece of property next to the current landfill.

The Extension was announced in January 2010 when it received approval from the BC Environmental Assessment Office.

Belkorp vice president Russ Black was in Ashcroft on Monday to explain the work done so far to the Ashcroft Council.

Belkorp is still working on getting the Operational Certificate for the Extension, but they are “99 per cent” of the way to getting it, Black told the Council.

In the middle of the process, said Black, the Ministry came out with new landfill guidelines, which included double composite liners.

Which was great news for Belkorp, he said, because they had already designed the Extension to have quadruple liners - twice the new criteria.

Black said the extra protection was a personal issue for him.

“I have a lot of comfort in having double the standard,” he said.

He convinced the board to pay the the added protection, saying it isn’t something that can be added after the fact.

He said they may be jumping the gun a little, but they plan to start moving dirt for the Extension within a couple of weeks. Most of

the work for the Operational Certificate is complete, there are still some components of post-closure security that have not been agreed to yet by the province.

The earth moving is part of Stage !A - the first of six stages.

Stage 1 is the initial construction.

He said they also need to realign the Forest Service Road as requirerd by the Environmental Certificate. Black said they don’t have to do it right away, but Wastech needs access, and so work on that will also begin in two weeks. He said there shouldn’t be significant impact on traffic, but there will be traffic control in place to keep vehicles moving.

Putting animal byproducts in the Extension had been considered, but Ashcroft Council’s opposition to it made them decide to remove it from the Operational Certificate. If they decide to consider that again, it will have broad public consultation, he said.

At the moment, they’re doing baseline water sampling from the Bonaparte River and surrounding groundwater. They also have several sampling wells placed around the Extension.

There is already a Cache Creek Landfill Extension Implementation Committee in place. It had its first meeting on Sept. 4 in Cache Creek.

Cooling off

Some of the Gold Trail trustees took the Ice Bucket Challenge after their Board meeting last week in Cache Creek.Trustee Roden made his donation to the local food bank, while his fellow trustees supported the ALS Foundation. L-R: Trustees Christopher Roden, Larry Casper, Nancy Rempel, Jim McArthur and Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan.

Ashcroft moves pole replacement ahead

Heritage Place Park has the power Members of the Ashcroft Wellness Festival presented Ashcroft Council with a $500 donation towards the electrical upgrade that was done in Heritage Place Park prior to the Festival this summer. The Village, with a significant donation from Associated Electrical as well, added a number of 20 amp plugs and one 30 amp plug that were used by food vendors and first aid attendants, and will be used by other community groups who hold events in the park. The entire project cost $4,000. Next year’s Festival is planned for July 18, and the annual Spaghetti Supper and Auction fundraiser is Oct. 23 this year. L-R: committee members Deb Arnott, Joan Henderson, Jessica Clement, Jack Jeyes, Jim Duncan, Andrea Walker and Mayor Andy Anderson.

BC Hydro has revised its plans to replace its old power poles after hearing Ashcroft Council’s concerns.

“It looks like we did manage to change something,” said Mayor Andy Anderson after reading Hydro’s letter at the Sept, 8 Council meeting.

The Village was alarmed when one of the marked poles fell on their garbage truck on May 6 as it was on its weekly rounds.

The pole that failed, according to BC Hydro Community Relations Manager Dag Sharman, was a “dead end” pole, anchored only on one side instead of two. These types of poles generally hold transformers, and the pole that fell had three.

Hydro contractors had just examined the poles in the area and marked the poles that needed replacing with red dots. The Village was told that these would be replaced in 12-18 months.

“We reviewed our pole mainenance standards in light of the May 6 incident in Ashcroft and made changes effective July 2014 to improve our program and help prevent these types of unfortunate events,” Sharman wrote.

“To address this, the program has been revised to ensure that dead end poles of this species with punky wood are given the highest priority and will be replaced within 30 days of identification.”

The Village will be sending BC Hydro their thanks for the news along with another question about the status of poles that are strapped to the poles next to them.

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Cruel treatment of animals must end Recently, Darrell Rawcliffe wrote in asking everyone to write to our MLA urging that domestic animal abusers be given stronger penalties, as are available under the law.

I wholeheartedly agree, and have used this column to say so in the past. The motivation to harm or torture a cat or dog is no different from that which leads these sick individuals to do the same to vulnerable human beings - the only difference being that animals can’t call for help.

And if caught, these individuals generally tend to receive little more than a warning and possibly some hours of community service.

When NFL player Michael Vick was convicted of running a dog fighting circuit back in 2007, his three-year prison sentence was decried by many fans as being way too harsh.

One can only assume - or hope - that these folks hadn’t stopped to consider the utter viciousness of this activity.

Until we can treat all life on this planet with respect, we will never be at peace.

And it isn’t just traditional cruelty or neglect that is in question, but how we view animals. Because they aren’t human, we treat them as property; we silently allow them to be used in horrific scientific experiments; we let them breed indiscriminately and then sell, give away or get rid of the excess progeny; we pretend we don’t know about the dog fights, crush videos and other horrible acts perpetrated on domestic animals for someone’s enjoyment.

And that’s just domestic animals. Let’s not talk about zoos and wild animals.

After the (Whistler) Sled Dog Task Force in 2011, in which 43 sled dogs were gunned down and disposed of because they were too expensive to keep after the Olympics were over, the government recommended increased penalties for animal cruelty - fines up to $75,000 and jail terms of up to two years.

Not that people charged with cruelty are likely to receive the maximum sentence. Most investigations result in animals being seized, and it ends there. The offender may be told they can’t own animals for a certain period of time.

If they do and are caught, it’s back to court.

The BC SPCA carries out these investigations with 23 specially trained constables for the entire province. Is it enough? You decide.

About half of people who are eventually convicted of violent crimes admit to torturing cats, dogs and other pets when they were in their teens. Because they got away with that, they carried on.

Animal abuse is a societal problem. Abuse and violence of any sort is a problem and must not be tolerated.

Our court system has the laws that it needs to punish offenders, but nothing changes if they aren’t used.

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OLD WOODEN SPOOL collections make for an interesting array of patterns and sizes As summer winds down, with a wisp a crisp fall air creeping in as the September sun sets, I find myself in the midst of possibly the busiest time I’ve experienced since being elected.

Though a couple folks in Spences Bridge seem to keep me hopping while the farm is in full harvest…and our little café is having a very busy summer…it is all good… as it makes for a great time for myself as the busier the better. (And Paulet puts in more hours than me.)

I am truly excited about upcoming TNRD projects in Blue Sky Country with the Lytton Legion getting a makeover, the Lytton Parish Hall a much needed new deck…and possibly most exciting…. the Walhachin Museum/ Community Hall improvement project!

Maybe you have noticed their new entry sign…that is just the beginning.

This inside/outside project will include new sinks and toilets, a snack and coffee bar with a few tables to enjoy a social gathering or as offerings to museum visitors. A new furnace will allow year around use of the Museum without the associated high costs of the existing heating system…much like the Spences Bridge Community Hall. New energy efficient lighting and windows will also help lower overall cost of running the Museum.

Outside ideas include bocci ball, lawn bowling, horseshoe pits and even a giant chess set. A very low maintenance landscaping plan includes rock from local quarry businesses, an arbour covered picnic area with barbeque, a new deck that would open to the inside

ing any more things to make our town better…I think not!

What about the Miller family?

What a wonderful addition to our town. The comments about the fire Hall, turned home, turned unique roadside attraction is the talk of Steven Rice the town. Small town character and TNRD Area I Director quality of life…it is what makes us steverice53@msn.com special…thanks to all who make this happen!

To this end my farming instincts took over and I felt we should recfor easy access. ognize all the folks who make a difThere is much more planned and ference day after day in all the Blue when the makeover is done we are Sky Communities. hoping to have an Open House reveal We are calling it the PVC recognito celebrate the new, improved historic tion award…Positive…Volunteer…

Walhachin property.

Community…(PVC being my method Last but not least, the final match of irrigation thus the farm connection). of the Blue Sky Cricket circuit will To acknowledge the work our volbe held this Sunday at 2 pm at the the unteers do …in 100 words or less send Spences Bridge school grounds. Come me an email and state the reason you check it out! feel this individual should be recogOn another note… nized or what projects they have done.

When I look around Spences Bridge Whether it be Botanie Valley, SaranI see incredible people doing incredible gati, 16 Mile, Walhachin or somewhere things. in between, many of our volunteers I see folks who get up the morning have been making our communities looking to make Spences Bridge a lit- better for decades…it is nice to recogtle better place to call home. I see Fire nize the folks on which the vibrancy of Chief Oram heading to the fire hall in a community depends. the early, early morning…almost every We are looking for those folks that morning. wake up with a Positive approach as a I see Al Dickinson spending days to Volunteer to helping their Communfix our school property water system. I ity become a little better place to live. see our First Responders always on the You know who they are. I will include a go (they have even saved a life because submission or two in my Talking Stick our fire department is so well equipped, column and buy them a cup of coffee or and always looking to get better). a beer the first chance I get…seems the I see Ross Figley, boy do I see Ross right thing to do!

Figley…can he be any more places do-

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A picture is worth a thousand words in any language Artists Royden Josephson and Jo Petty presented Ashcroft Council with a copy of the mural they painted in Bifuka, Japan this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sister-City status between Ashcroft and Bifuka. L-R: Councillors Jerry Fiddick and Alice Durksen, Royden Josephson, Mayor Andy Anderson, Jo Petty, and councillors Helen Kormendy and Doreen Lambert.

Thanksgiving and Christmas plans made Eight ladies answered the roll call on Sept. 2 to begin a new season for Zion United Church Women.

President Reta Robertson welcomed everyone and thanked them for their dedication to the work of Zion United ChurchWomen.

Jackie Desrosiers lead the Devotional from the book Earth Gospel by Sam Hamilton Poore, a book of prayers and devotions. The scripture was Genesis 8:20-22 of God’s great love for all things he has made. She closed with a prayer and Blessing - “All shall be well.”

The business was then attended to after the agenda was accepted. This meeting was at 1:30 but we decided to go back to 2 pm meetings because of a conflict which made it not suitable to meet at 130.

Correspondence was dealt with, with a newsletter from Naramata which is still having labour problems. This has resulted in them having to cancel all programs and activities until further notice. A letter and news came from Carmen Salacsacan of her work. Nest was a newsletter from 1st United Mission in Vancouver about things they

UNITED IN SPIRIT United Church Women Phyllis Gray need, especially men’s items. VST sent their magazine VST Perspectives. The last item was from RBC Acess – their summer newsletter. We get Our Daily Bread booklets from them.

Reports were then given. The Treasurer, Colleen Mireau, presented her written report which was moved and seconded. The other reports, Publicity, Sunshine, Archives and Outreach, were given verbally. It will be U.C.’s turn to host Soups On at the Anglican church hall on Sept. 19.

Reta continues to collect Campbells labels and used stamps, which help with Christian work elsewhere. A big Thank You to all who save these items and give them to Reta.

We paused then for refreshments and fellowship time.

When we reconvened, we discussed the New Business and talked about the up and coming Inter Church Bazaar, so watch for posters on this. The cleaning

of the manse carpets was discussed as well. We will be purchasing church calendars for 2015 this year.

Our next meeting will be Oct. Jim and Tracey Hitchcock are pleased to announce the 14 at 2 pm. We will be decorating engagement of their daughter Alexis Lillian Anne to the church on Oct. 11 at 10 am for Jeffery Bruce Gale, son of Bruce and Pansy Gale on July Thanksgiving Sunday. We will pro8, 2014 while on vacation in Westport, Newfoundland. vide Thanksgiving/Thinking of You Wedding to take place February 2016 in Cancun, Mexico. cards to the residents at the hospital’s Two families brought together because two people fell in love.

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We closed with a special Blessing after adjournment.

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Bears have been spotted in Clinton. Please ensure that you remove fruit from any trees in your yard, do not put garbage out overnight and do not leave pet food outdoors. These only serve to attract the bears into your yard.

If they become too bold or are deemed nuisance bears, they end up being destroyed.

There has also been a cougar sighting in Clinton. Keep your pets and your kids close. There is not much food up in the hills for the bears and cougars so they are venturing down into our towns.

Be on the alert, especially after dark.

Lay Leader Angus Muir

Clinton Council Meeting

Due to the SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10 am Union KIDZ MONDAY SCHOOL: 3:30 pm of BC St. Alban’s Munici501 Brink St, Ashcroft ~ 250-453-9909 palities Anglican Church of Canada Conference that CANON LOIS PETTY is being held Crossroads Pentecostal Assembly from Christ Centered People Centered Sept. 221551 Stage Rd. Cache Creek B.C. • 250-457-6463 26, there crossroadspentecostalassembly.org will be Pastor David Murphy only one Worship and Sermon commences at 10 a.m. regular Everyone welcome Coun. Susan Swan gets meeting “Iced” with the rest of of the Clinton Council last week.

Village of Clinton Council in September. It is on WednesVILLAGE OF ASHCROFT day, Sept. 10 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS beginning at 7 p.m. in CounNOTICE OF NOMINATION cil Chambers.

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Ashcroft that nominations for As usual, the offices of: members of Mayor – one (1) to be elected the public are Councillor – four (4) to be elected welcome to School Trustee – one (1) to be elected attend. will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Ashcroft Village Office 601 Bancroft Street, PO Box 129 Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014

By fax to: 250-453-9664

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014

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Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014

Nomination documents are available at the Ashcroft Village Office, 601 Bancroft Street during regular office hours (8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday) as well as off of the Village’s website (www.ashcroftbc.ca) from Monday, August 25 until the close of the nomination period.

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.

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quilter or would like to become one then drop in and check out what they are doing. New members are welcome. There is a small $2 drop in fee that helps cover the rental of the space.

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Soap Box Derby Postponed

The Soap Box Derby that had been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 has been postponed due to lack of volunteers to organize the event. Watch for its return in the spring of 2015.

Sportsmen Association Meeting

The regular meeting of the Clinton & District Outdoor Sportsmen Association will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Legion basement. New members are welcome.

StitchnTime

The StitchnTime crafters group has started up again after recessing for the summer. This is a group of stitchers who get together at the Clinton Health and Wellness Center every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. to visit and work on their creations.

There are some who crochet, and knitters and those who do embroidery.

Whatever your preference, just bring it along and be prepared to have fun.

Bring your own supplies and what ever project you are working on and check it out.

The more experienced stitchers are only too happy to help out anyone who is learning and/or struggling with their work. There is no pressure and no obligation to attend every week if you are not able to.

Clinton Quilters & Crafters

A group of quilters started this group last year and are continuing with it again. They get together at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Clinton Seniors Centre at 217 Smith Ave. If you are a

Clinton Lions 50 Years Old

Fifty years ago, in 1964 the Clinton and District Lions Club came into being with 22 charter members (of which only one remains active).

Over the years they have donated time, materials, athletic equipment, play ground assembly and much more to the community. They still provide their famous beef in a bun following the parade every year.

On Saturday, Sept. 20, the Clinton Lions will host their 50th Anniversary Celebration in the Clinton Memorial Hall. They are expecting up to 75 Lions and Lionesses to attend.

The Clinton Lions Club currently has 12 members. Anyone who is interested in joining this community group is asked to contact Lois Thomson at 250-459-7729 or Bernie Nieuwenhuis at 250-459-2409 for information.

Clinton Fall Craft Sale

The Clinton Communities in Bloom Committee is gearing up for their major fundraising event of the year.

The Sixth Annual Clinton Fall Craft Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Clinton Memorial Hall. Table bookings are now being accepted.

If you are a crafter and you would like information or if you’d like to book a table please contact Susan Swan at sscountrysquire@gmail.com, phone 250459-2224 (between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or leave a message at any other time) or drop by Country Squire Gift Shop in Clinton.

This event is for crafters, not homebased businesses, and the funds raised by the CiB Committee are used to further the Communities in Bloom initiatives in Clinton.

BUDGET 2015 CONSULTATIONS

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton)

What are your priorities for the next provincial budget?

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will be holding province-wide public consultations on the next provincial budget. British Columbians are invited to participate by attending one of 17 public hearings or by making a written submission, sending an audio or video file, or completing an online survey.

W E W A N T T O H E A R F R O M YO U !

The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 17, 2014. To register to appear at a public hearing or for more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

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Barrel Racing champ Cache Creek’s Ginelle Talarico, winner of the ladies barrel racing event at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo here in Merritt on the Labour Day weekend. Her time was 15.749 seconds.

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To nominate a group or individual Volunteer for appreciation and to nominate a neighbour, a business or a resident’s

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On behalf of the Cache Creek Beautification Society and the Village of Cache Creek an afternoon of Volunteer and Garden Appreciation is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1-3pm at the Cache Creek Recreational Park. All are welcome to attend. There will be a corn feast, refreshments and dessert to enjoy.

The Volunteer appreciation day is to acknowledge those in the community of Cache Creek who give their time to help local groups, events and societies run successfully. Join us in celebrating those who give of their time and talents for the betterment of the village and its residents. Each volunteer will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

The Garden appreciation certificates will be given to the residents and businesses who strive to make their properties look beautiful. Certificates will be given for front yards and back yards.

Some properties have beautiful backyards that only neighbours and close friends get

Beatrice Evelyne Dougherty-Sawka, second daughter of Charlie and Sissie Dougherty of Maiden Creek Ranch (near Clinton) will be celebrating her 100th Birthday on September 14, 2014 in Langley B.C. Beatrice was raised at Maiden Creek Ranch, spending her earlier years helping out around the ranch alongside her eight sisters and one brother.

When needed, she delivered milk, cream and fresh apple juice to Ashcroft. Her school years were spent at Bonaparte Valley School (20 mile), with her sisters and other children from neighbouring ranches all arriving on horseback. She also attended many of the Clinton Annual Balls with her parents and siblings.

Beatrice had two sons, Dennis - deceased (Maureen) and Michael (Chelan) and two daughters, Elaine (Ray) and Fay, who have given her a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Beatrice moved back to the area in the late 80’s, residing in Cache Creek with her partner Chris until his death. While in Cache Creek she joined the OAP and enjoyed her time living close to family and old friends. In 1999 she moved to Langley B.C. to be near her children and their families.

Family and friends will be gathering with Beatrice on September 14th in Langley, BC to celebrate this momentous occasion.

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... Past, Present & Beyond The Great War - Pt. 1: Willing and anxious to serve This is the first in an intermittent series looking at the whole population turned out to do them honour. ing belief, in August and September 1914, that the Ashcroft and area during World War I. We understood that 14 men had joined at Savona.” war would be over by Christmas. That belief was It began innocuously The population of Walhachin was, at the bolstered by an article in The Journal, also on Aug. enough, when the heir to a time, around 150 people; within a month of 29, which reported the view of a prominent European European monarchy was asthe start of the war, 43 men from that com- diplomat that Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany would sassinated in what was then munity had left for active service. sue for peace within two months. called Serajevo, Bosnia on As soon as the war June 28, 1914. started, profiteering It was the touchpaper began. “Although Great that ignited World War I; Britain has been in a but for most people it was state of war for less than merely another news item. a week, the price of at Readers of The Journal least two staple articles were more interested in the has increased considerweather (“It is one of the ably in Canada. Both real old time summers - hot flour and sugar made a and dry,” wrote editor R.D. sharp advance in price,” GOLDEN COUNTRY Cumming) and the state of reported The Journal on BARBARA RODEN the roads (“The Cariboo Aug. 15. “This merciless wagon road is in a deplorputting on of the screws able condition just now. The surface seems to be en- at such a time is contemptible.”

Members of C Squadron of the 31st B.C. Horse training at Walhachin. tirely gouged out of it in some places, and the holes Despite the increased deare filled with dust. The long drought is no doubt re- mands on local pocketbooks, sponsible.”). money was found to help support the Canada HosNonetheless, the “Local News” column of The The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdi- pital Ship. Vancouver mayor Truman Baxter wrote to Journal noted a steady stream of departures, as local nand merited two paragraphs in The Journal on July The Journal to acknowledge Miss Janet Sutherland men went off to fight. Lewis Lawson joined the Ed4, 1914, and the report is remarkable for being un- and Miss Thelma Porter of Ashcroft, who had col- monton Engineers; Cecil Stork, of the Bank of Britremarkable; a bare bones account which gives no lected $51.50 for the hospital ship. He also thanked ish North America in Ashcroft, left to join the volhint that the entire course of the twentieth century is the citizens of Ashcroft for their “splendid donation unteers in Victoria; Horace Roxford, who worked about to be irrevocably altered. towards this most worthy object.” for Charles Semlin, went to Vancouver to enlist. The All that changed, however, on Aug. 4, 1914,

By Aug. 15, Russell’s Movie House in Ashcroft men were doubtless encouraged by news that a sepwhen Great Britain declared that it was at war with was giving war bulletins with the show every even- aration allowance of $20 a month was to be paid to Germany. Canada, as a Dominion of Great Britain, ing, and special war reports arrived in town twice the wives and families of married men serving with automatically found itself at war too; and almost im- daily from Montreal: “they are very eagerly antici- the Canadian forces. Pre-emptors like Archie Lee mediately the first ramifications of that far-off con- pated.” were also reassured by the fact that “all reservists and flict were felt in this area. On Aug. 8 The Journal reOn Aug. 29 The Journal reported that Archie Lee, those who are volunteering for the war will be able to ported that C Squadron of the 31st B.C. Horse Regi- who had been the B.C. Express Co. agent in Clinton hold their pre-emptions during their absence.” ment, based in Walhachin, was “ready and prepared before settling on a pre-emption a mile from town, It was a grim time, but Cumming managed a few to mobilize at a moment’s notice . . . Every man is was leaving for Valcartier. Lee had been attached humorous notes. On Aug. 29 he reported in “Local willing and anxious to serve.” to the Royal Horse and Field Artillery in his native News” that “Spies have been discovered in an orA week later C Squadron received orders that it Britain before emigrating to Canada, and left to re- chard at North Ashcroft - they are the Northern varwould proceed to Valcartier, Quebec, where a mil- join his regiment. “From the vague reports that fil- iety” (Northern Spies are a type of apple), and on itary training camp had been set up. “Recruits have ter through from the battle line it would seem that the Sept. 5 he noted that “J. Cameron, chief of the CPR come forward from the neighboring towns of Ash- various artillery corps are in the thick of the fight and depot staff, has abandoned his post and gone to the croft and Savona,” wrote Cumming, “and several suffering severe losses on both sides,” reported The front: Front St., Toronto.” It was perhaps just as well more of the single men here have enrolled. Those of Journal, “so in all probability Lee will see a good that Cumming was able to see the lighter side of the us who are left behind will envy them their chance of deal of action before he returns from capturing Ber- situation; for it was soon apparent that the war was active service.” On Aug. 21 the men left for Quebec, lin.” going to go on much longer, and exact a far higher and were given “a great send-off from the depot, and The final sentence is an indication of the prevail- cost, than anyone could have anticipated.

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Seton Portage/Shalalth and surrounding rural areas 1 (one) position When a local event is small, they need a • Area B: Rural and surrounding area of Lillooet 1 (one) position • Area C: Village of Clinton and surrounding rural area 1 (one) position lot of support from the community, as they • Area D: Village of Cache Creek and surrounding rural area 1 (one) position aren’t making the big money like the big races • Area E: Villages of Lytton, Spences Bridge and are. They need support that comes from three surrounding rural areas 1 (one) position • Village of Ashcroft 1 (one) position sources – Volunteers, Participants and Spon• District of Lillooet 1 (one) position sors. Without all three of these things, among 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 some others, the event simply can’t happen.

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Electoral Area “A”: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton If I don’t participate in an event, I at least try Electoral Area “B”: District of Lillooet, 615 Main Street, Lillooet to make it out to stand on a corner with a stop Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Office, 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton Electoral Area “C”: Village of Clinton, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton sign in hand directing traffic, or to help clean up Electoral Area “D”: Village of Cache Creek, 1389 Quartz Street, Cache Creek a course post race.

Electoral Area “E”: Village of Lytton, 380 Main Street, Lytton or School District Administration Office, 400 Hollis Rd, Ashcroft As a race director and part organizer for Village of Ashcroft: Village of Ashcroft, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft three separate events (Ashcroft Hellclimb, AshDistrict of Lillooet: District of Lillooet, 615 Main Street, Lillooet School District Administration Office: 400 Hollis Rd, Ashcroft, for all electoral areas. croft Kids’ Tri, and the Pavilion Tri), I’m aware QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE of the amount of work that is required to make A person is qualified under section 32 of the School Act to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a these events to happen. I want people to be in 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 these events this year, and next year as well.

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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 Next weekend is the annual Pavilion Triathelected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law lon at Pavilion Lake. If you haven’t signed up • the information provided in the nomination documents is true • fully intend to accept the office if elected already, contact me, I can find you doing a job • aware of and understand the requirements and restrictions of the Local Elections Campaign Financing you’ll enjoy volunteering for. Heck, you never Act and fully intend to comply with those requirements and restrictions know, you might get inspired to sign up for the FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Lynda Minnabarriet, Chief Election Officer 250-453-9101.

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My 11-year-old daughter Daisy asked me a few weeks ago if she could have a desk in her bedroom. I looked at her like she was insane.

“Where would we put it?” I asked motioning around her small room. “There’s no space left.”

“We could put it in the closet,” she replied. “It would fit perfectly in there.”

She was right – that could definitely work.

Since I’d recently converted my home office next door into a big walk-in closet for the two of us, we no longer needed this one to store her clothes.

Unprepared to do anything in that busy moment I told her I’d think about it.

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This thing was solid. It was in excellent shape, had three drawers and the unit was petite enough that I could easily imagine it nestled into Daisy’s little closet as she suggested.

It occurred to me that taking some measurements of the space would have been a good idea, but since I’ve hesitated on potential purchases only to return and find them gone,

I decided to take my chance and just buy it.

After handing the clerk two $10 bills for my beautiful bargain I loaded the drawers and then the desk into the back of my truck and drove home, excited at the prospect of emptying out the pretty blue nook and putting it in there.

Before taking it out I measured it and ran upstairs to do the same to the closet.

Luckily it was a few inches wider and the

depth was just right.

Eager to get started on my newest little decorating surprise I removed Daisy’s hoodies and hung them downstairs with the rest of her coats.

I then took out her books, toys and shelving and piled them in the hallway to deal with later.

I unloaded the desk, lugged it up the stairs and inserted it into the emptied out, door-less alcove. It fit like a glove.

My husband and son were out, but my daughter and her friend were there as I worked away. I kept expecting one of them to walk into the room and discover what I was doing, but they didn’t. Instead they would come and go from the backyard and enter every other room, never question-

ing the mess I was creating in the hallway.

After I was done setting up her mini office and making it look pretty, I started cleaning up the hallway, finding places to put all the stuff I’d taken out.

Finally I heard the sound I’d been anticipating: the scream of glee.

Running out of her room, Daisy hugged

me tight, thanked me profusely and showered me with compliments about how brilliant I was.

She had forgotten this whole idea came from her in the first place. She quickly took ownership of it once I reminded her though.

“You know what would be super cool in the backyard?” she later asked, sitting at

her desk with a cup of tea and a big smile on her face. “An inground pool with a slide.”

She was right – that could definitely work as well. If only I could make it happen with a couple of $10 bills.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist.

She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne. com

September • Week 3 ARIES - Aries, you can have all of the inspiration in the world, but without some practical application, your idea will stall. Spend some time thinking things through.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You are torn between two choices, Taurus. Family matters are on one side, and work responsibilities are on the other. It may take a few days to work out a decision.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it’s difficult to contain all of your enthusiasm, so share your excitement and happiness with others. Try tackling some other people’s projects.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will be front and center in the days to come. Don’t be nervous, as you’re fully capable of handling the extra attention. Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will be full of energy this week. Use this energy and enthusiasm to your advantage, tackling projects you have let go unfinished but want to get done.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, immerse yourself in activities that put you first over the next few days. Whether it’s a date or simply alone time, enjoy it and start tending to your needs.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, getting back into the swing of things after a long vacation can be challenging. But you will have no problem getting back into a groove and getting all of your work done.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Try turning something you enjoy doing for fun into a career, Scorpio. Loving what you get paid to do is a key to a happy life, so figure out a way to make that happen.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be adept at finding an easy way around a difficult thing, but sometimes taking the hard road offers good life lessons along the way.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Family needs take precedence over your obligations at work, Capricorn. Higher-ups will just have to be patient if they want to keep you on as an employee.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, everyone expects you to provide advice, but this week you may be in need of guidance. It could be because you have been tackling so many projects lately.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Few things escape your attention, Pisces.

However, this week you can expect to be happily surprised by good news.

BC SPCA WARNS ABOUT “HOT DOGS”

With summer here, the BC SPCA is reminding the public about the hazards of leaving dogs unattended in parked cars. Hundreds of dogs die needlessly in this way each year. In minutes the temperature in a parked car can reach well over thirty-eight degrees Celsius. Dogs can withstand these temperatures for only about ten minutes before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. For more information, visit the BC SPCA website at www.spca.bc.ca.

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I want to take a few moments to talk about what it means to be a Senior. There are many misconceptions about this term. We have some jokes said about Seniors. I just turned 60 a month ago and my children gave me some cute gifts. One was a small orange pylon and the words written on it say, “Caution – 60 yr. old Senior Moment.” We all have those times in our life. (Well at least some of us do.) For those who are younger than 60 and reading this article, you may not fully understand. But for all of you who are over 60, you might have experienced those moments when you realize that you are not as young as you once were, or that you are forgetting things from time to time.

A survey done quite a few years ago asked people to identify themselves. Of those over 80 years of age, 53 per cent admitted they were old; 36 per cent reported they considered themselves middle-aged; and 15 per cent said they were young.

Well, there are some pleasant benefits when you “hit” or arrive at that time in your life when you can be called a Senior. There are those who do not want to be seen as a Senior, because in their minds it is a negative thing. But I see it from a positive perspective. One of the benefits is that you may get a discount at some stores or restaurants. I just found out that I do not have to pay any more service charges on my chequing account. There are many other benefits to being a Senior.

When you hit that time in your life – where you have lived most of your life, you can expect to have maybe 20 more years when you can be very ac-

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er – the average life of an adult was around 73 – 75 years of age. But that has changed – average age is now in the eighties.

Once again the Bible offers us some advice if we pay attention to it.

Psalm 90:10 – “The length of our days are seventy years or eighty if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass away.” Then in verse 12, it says, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

So whether you are 25 or 35 or 45 or 55 or 65 or 75 or 85 – let us remember that God gave us life and to put our trust in Him for how many years we have to live.

Victor Koop

Evangelical Free Church

Senior Moments

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tive. I play tennis and there are a number of the tennis players are over 60 and some over 70, and I know one that is over 80.

Construction of the Cache Creek But I think some of the greater Landfill Extension begins this fall. benefits are that some of the younger people may look up to you for advice and counsel. They may not come to Users of the area should expect you for information because they can construction activities and stay find that on the computer at the click alert for new signage. of a mouse. But there is something of greater value and that is experience For project updates and more info, and wisdom.

I know that when you arrive at that contact: community@belkorp.com time in your life, your hair changes from black or brown or blonde, to a gray or white look.

The Bible has a few verses that give us a little insight into how God views or looks at Seniors. Proverbs 16: 31 THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT – “Gray hair is a crown of 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS splendor; it is attained by a NOTICE OF NOMINATION righteous life.” We also see in Proverbs 20: 29 – “The Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election glory of the young men is will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral their strength; gray hair is the Areas: splendor of the old.”

"A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) It seems that with the ad"J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) vancement of our modern medicine and all the tests they for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: can, do most people are living longer. So when I was young-

Village of Cache Creek 250-457-6237

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Cache Creek that nominations for the offices of: ONE (1) MAYOR FOUR (4) COUNCILLORS ONE (1) SCHOOL TRUSTEE

9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 Except weekends and statutory holidays

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; and • 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.

Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014

until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014).

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: x x x x

Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day [November 15, 2014]; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer or Andrea Leite, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-377-8673 or by email to election@tnrd.ca.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the above may be obtained by contacting: Gayle Olson, Chief Election Officer At 250-457-6237

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014

Village of Ashcroft, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC Village of Cache Creek, 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek, BC Village of Clinton, 1423 Cariboo Hwy No. 97, Clinton, BC District of Logan Lake, 1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC Village of Lytton, 380 Main Street, Lytton, BC

Nomination documents are available at the Village of Cache Creek during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Monday through Friday.

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From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the following locations:

for a 4-year term (December 2014 to October 2018) will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, at the Village Office, at 1389 Quartz Road, Cache Creek: FROM: TO:

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In Clinton, Mayor Jim Rivett will be looking for a second term in office, as will Coun. Susan Swan. There was no reply from councillors Diana Guerin, Wayne Marchant and David Park.

All of the local School District 74 Board of Education trustees say they will run for re-election: Carmen Ranta (Rural Area D), Nancy Rempel (Rural Area C), Christopher Roden (Village

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of Ashcroft Christopher Roden) and Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan (Rural Area E).

The three local TNRD directors will also be seeking re-election: Sally Watson (Area E Bonaparte Plateau), Steven Rice (Area I Blue Sky Country) and Ronaye Elliott (Area J Copper Desert Country).

The Journal will have more election coverage in coming weeks, with candidate summaries in the Nov. 6 pre-election issue.

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

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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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WL passes Good Neighbour bylaw Williams Lake Tribune Council has adopted the Good Neighbour Bylaw, which consolidates a number of existing bylaws into one comprehensive guideline outlining the responsibilities of homeowners.

The Good Neighbour Bylaw, which council approved at its Tuesday, Sept. 2 meeting, is intended to protect and improve the quality of life of its residents, promote civic responsibility, and encourage good relationships between neighbours.

The bylaw incorporates four main categories: Street Nuisances, Noise Control, Property Maintenance, and Vacant Buildings. While most of the Good Neighbour Bylaw contains existing regulations, there are some changes from existing bylaws.

Examples include: Property Maintenance New regulations would require residents to: Ensure no more than one unlicensed vehicle and no more than one recreation vehicle are on a property, depending on lot size. Clear sidewalks of snow within 24 hours of a snow event. Keep properties clear of flyers and other debris. Ensure compost sites are enclosed, or that a compost pile is not within three metres of another property.

Street Nuisances New regulations on panhandling, loud unruly noise, and fighting or loitering on city streets will give the RCMP additional tools to address these issues in a more informal manner, without the need to devote time and resources to a court process.

Noise Control The restriction on noise will remain in effect from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday to Friday. Noise restrictions will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekends and holidays.

Construction for gain on Sunday would be allowed between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Vacant Buildings Regulations would address vacant buildings that are dilapidated, dangerous, improperly secured, subject of public complaints, and that have been vacant more than 60 days.

Every owner of property that contains a vacant building must maintain $2 million in liability insurance and obtain a Vacant Building Registration Permit, and maintain the building in compliance with bylaw standards.

Residential permits are valid for one year.

Commercial permits are valid for two years.

Diane Elaine Thiessen On September 4th, 2014, an Angel was taken from us suddenly at the age of 61.

Diane was predeceased by her loving husband Abe. She is survived by her parents Ron and Emily Campbell.

She will be sadly missed by her two children, Brad (Karen) Campbell and Nicole (Kevin) Kelly, her six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Also left to cherish her memory are her siblings, brothers, Gord, Doug, Merv (Debbie) and Gary (Tracy); her sisters Debbie (Don), Donna, Denise, and Cindy (Ken), and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Victims Services in memory of Diane would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice. com.

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YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

Chevrolet.ca

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between September 3, 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 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado. 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 necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. 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. ††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 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, or crossover and 2015MY Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between September 3, 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 Chevrolet 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 model year Chevrolet vehicle and 2015MY Chevrolet Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse delivered in Canada between September 3, 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 Chevrolet 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 2013/2014/2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup delivered in Canada between September 3, 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. ^ Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]