Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, September 18, 2014

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RCMP investigate Clinton murder Police have confirmed the identity of the deceased as James Painter, 61, of Clinton.

An autopsy was conducted on Sept. 12 and police can confirm this was a homicide. As a result of the investigation to date, we do not believe this was a random incident. The cause of death is not being released at this time.

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit, along with the Clinton RCMP detachment, are leading this investigation. Anyone with information about the movements of James Painter on Sept. 10 up until ambulance and police arrived at his mobile home residence at approximately midnight Sept. 10 can contact the Clinton RCMP detachment, attention Cpl Brandon Buliziuk at 250-459-2221 or Crimestoppers.

RCMP officers responded to a 911 call to a residence in the Trailer Park at the north end of Clinton at 10:51 pm on Sept. 10, where Emergency Health Services were attempting to assist an unresponsive male. Their attempts were unsuccessful.

Smile Fest at the Fall Fair Fun and laughter and good memories at this year’s Ashcroft Fall Fair.

Teachers to vote Thursday on deal

by Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C.’s striking teachers are expected to vote this week on a tentative settlement with the provincial government.

Mediator Vince Ready announced the agreement early Tuesday morning, after five days of talks at a Richmond hotel. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province’s negotiators agreed to withhold details until they have a final document to present, he said.

With a ratification vote of 40,000 union members expected to be held Thursday, the province’s 60 school districts are attempting to return to regular classes next week after five weeks of full-scale strike action that began last June.

“This is wonderful news for the students, teachers, administrators, support staff, trustees and parents in B.C.,” said B.C. School Trustees’ Association president Teresa Rezansoff. “The immediate goal is to get students back in classes as quickly as possible.”

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Sept. 12 at 5 am police received a report of a car stolen from a Cache Creek residence. The Pontiac Firefly was located later in the day being driven by someone he knew. The 21 year old Cache Creek woman returned it after being confronted. The car was not damaged and the 34 year old owner did not wish to press charges.

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of the vehicle was the same 27 year old involved in the fight at the River Inn a short time before. The matter is still under investigation and charges are pending.

Domestic disturbance

Sept. 13 at 6:30 pm police were called to Walhachin for a domestic disturbance. Police determined that the couple had been engaged in a heated argument, but no assault had taken place. The 61 year old male had departed the residence but was located a short time later. The 51 year old woman was intoxicated and agreed to leave the residence for the evening to let things cool down.

Stolen motorcycles

Sept. 14 at 6:20 pm police received a report about a suspicious male on a motorcycle at the Sage ‘n Sands Trailer Court in Cache Creek. The 26 year old Cache Creek man fled the scene before police arrived, but left behind a 1986 Yamaha PT380 motorcycle, that had been reported stolen in Kamloops the day before. Police are still looking

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for the man, who is already on probation for the same type of offence. They are also looking for a black and gray 2002 Suzuki DR650 motorcycle that was stolen at the same time.

The Yamaha was returned to its

Poor driving skills

Sept. 15 at 10:45 pm police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Hwy 97 driving southbound into Cache Creek. The 52 year old Victoria man was located there and, based on the complaint, issued with a ticket for driving without due care and attention. The complainant said he was swerving all over the road, keeping an inconsistent speed and cutting people off after passing them. He was also told to move the shotgun from the front seat and put it safely in the trunk. The man was returning from a hunting trip in Prince George.

Preliminary Hearing

A preliminary hearing has been set for Shane Gyoba, 27, for Nov. 18 and 19 in Kamloops. Gyoba has been in custody since his uncle, Ed Gyoba, was found murdered in his home in Ashcroft on June 2. The hearing will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial.

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Family of Ashcroft’s first “mayor” return to visit their roots After a stay in the Vancouver area, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, whitewater rafting, biking and checking out the local scenery, the Kincaid family arrived in Ashcroft in midAugust. It was a chance for Suzanne, Ian and Jamie along with their families to explore roots and see where their father David spent his childhood.

The Kincaid name is a familiar one to local people. Grandfather, Sam Kincaid came to Ashcroft in 1922, and after a brief stay here headed north to a job as telegraph worker in Hazleton.

Samuel returned to Ashcroft in 1928 to marry local girl Elsie Sutherland.

Elsie and Sam’s early married life was spent in Hazelton where son Thomas was born. In October of 1930 they returned to Ashcroft permanently and it was here that sons Lennox, David and John (Jack) were born.

The Kincaids were very active members of the community. Elsie was a gifted musician and singer. She taught the mission band, gave singing lessons and was organist for the Zion church for many years. Sam was involved in several local organizations - the Legion, United Church, Ashcroft Curling Club, the badminton club, he was a school trustee; board of trade member, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and chairman of the Hospital. The boys were involved in many school activities and sports!

In 1952 when Ashcroft became incorporated Sam was elected its first Chairman.

The family spent a couple hours at the Ashcroft Museum perusing newspaper articles, photos and old Lady Byng year books. Then it was off to visit relatives in Chase and Chilliwack before heading back to Vancouver and home to the UK! Kathy Paulos

Back row, from left to right are Jamie Kincaid, Ian Kincaid, Suzanne Blyth, Simon Blyth and Megan Bowles. Middle row: Karen Kincaid, Sarah Kincaid and Cameron Bowles. Front row: Sam Kincaid, Georgia Kincaid and Lewis Kincaid. Jamie, Ian and Suzanne are the children of David Kincaid and grandchildren of Sam Kincaid, one time mayor of Ashcroft.

Terry Fox Run carries on Organizers of this year’s Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft, Deb and Cam Tedford, reported that participation and money raised was up this year from previous year, despite worries that people would forget about it in the light of excitement over the Fall Fair happening later that day. Participation has also been declining slightly over the years, but the Tedfords report that 40 participants raised nearly $3,500 for the Canadian Cancer Foundation. Participants can run or walk at different times of the morning, and some choose to go earlier than the official starting time; some went later because of the earlier start time this year.

Annual spaghetti supper in the works Well, fall is upon us and once again the Ashcroft Wellness Committee is planning a spaghetti fundraiser and silent auction to raise money to help with the 2015 Wellness Festival. Just a note that the committee has decided to change the name of the festival to Ashcroft Wellness and Music Festival as we feel this better describes what the festival has to offer.

The dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 in the Ashcroft Community Hall, so mark this date on your calendars as it is always a fun community event. The dinners have been sell outs for the past two years – the food is great, the atmosphere is fun and it is an inexpensive night out.

The silent auction is a very popular event at the supper and we have received some excellent donations over the past two years. We are hoping that the community will be as generous this year and come forward with items for the silent auction table. If you, or anyone you know would like to donate an item for the auction please call either Andrea Walker at 250 4539402 or Deb Tuohey at 250 453-9019. You can also drop the items in to the Community Futures Sun Country office.

Tickets will be on sale soon at a the same price as last year, including a special deal for families. Ashcroft Bakery, Community Futures Sun Country or committee members will all have tickets to sell.

The committee is still looking for some community members to help in various capacities. If you are interested please let us know.

Andrea Walker

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What if there were no volunteers?

No Fall Fair. No Terry Fox Run. No Graffiti Days or Ashcroft Show and Shine.

No Canada Day. No Easter Egg Hunt. No Wellness Festival. No Desert Daze. No River Festival. No soccer, no hockey. No pony club. No no no no no no...

No, wait. They’re all still with us, and more, thanks to all of the people in our communities who volunteer.

Normally I’d save my praise for volunteers for Volunteer Week or Day or Month, but the past few weekends have kept me hopping to keep up with all of the volunteer-organized activities in our towns.

I look around at these events and wonder why more people don’t take advantage of these professionally-run events that are offered for next to nothing, but I see different people at each event (and sometimes the same ones at all of them) and I realize that not everyone is interested in the same things. And too, small crowds are one of the reasons we like living in small towns.

What does it take to be a volunteer? A small bit of initiative to show up at a meeting or registration night and offer to help.

You shouldn’t have to offer twice.

It can take as little or as much work as you want to put into it. One of the great things about volunteering is that it can teach you new skills, depending on the group. That makes it very useful for young people who are looking for their first job.

The common complaint is that no one will hire you until you have job skills - which makes volunteering the perfect place to start. You can also use it for references.

More than that, it’s a great feeling to give something to your community. Listening to the BC Sport Community Heroes (p.

16) last week, it was clear that the one thing they all had in common was that they loved helping others achieve their goals.

Even if you volunteer for the purely selfish reason (NOT) of learning new skills or getting out of the house, it all gives back and you get out of this life what you give.

Congratulations to the Fall Fair volunteers for another well done event, and to all present, past and future volunteers for all of your hard work. We wouldn’t have a community without you all.

HAPPY LOOKING GARDEN DECORATION on the wall of an old house in Ashcroft It has been just over a year since I proud to call home. was honoured by the people of FraserMy colleagues got a first-hand Nicola to be their MLA in the Legis- look of facilities here in the Nicola lature, Valley inand let me cluding the first say it Ashcroft Inhas been a land Termingreat prival, Highland ilege.

I Valley Cophave met per Mine with many and the new Jackie Tegart fantastic MLA, Fraser Nicola Merritt BioconstituCarbon Proents, visject. These ited every projects are community large jobin our riding and spoke several times creators in our region and highlight in the legislature on issues of import- our economic importance to the B.C. ance to our region. Thank you for this economy in natural resources and in incredible opportunity. the growing sustainable energy secThis summer has been very busy. tor.

There were a number of announcePremier Clark also addressed the ments in the constituency includ- Merritt Chamber of Commerce highing new improvements to highways lighting the importance of keeping in our region, clean energy revenue our region’s economy growing by sharing program from the Kwoiek maintaining a positive economic enCreek Hydroelectric Project with the vironment and facilitating job creKanaka Bar Indian Band, announcing ation in all sectors over the long-term. over $1.5 million in funding to our loI will be discussing issues of imcal communities from the Strategic portance within our communities in Community Investment Fund, among future columns here and providing many more. updates of my activities in the legislaIn July, I was honoured to host ture during session, so stay tuned for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. my next update as I get ready to head Government Caucus for our summer back to Victoria for the upcoming sesplanning session in Merritt. The Pre- sion next month. If I can be of assistmier and my fellow caucus members ance please contact my office in Ashexperienced the warm hospitality and croft at (250) 453-9726 or Jackie.Tebeautiful scenery of the region we are gart.MLA@leg.bc.ca .

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks to Show and Shine volunteers Dear Editor On behalf of the Merritt Chapter Vintage Car Club of Canada, we wish to thank Ashcroft for your support to help make our car show a success, your Lions Club for having the concession, and our members Cam and Deb Tedford and Ron Matkea who worked hard to make it all happen you are appreciated!

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Terry Fox numbers and donations up Dear Editor On behalf of the Terry Fox Run, we would like to thank all the wonderful and enthusiastic 40 participants who along with their generous sponsors and supporters, helped the Ashcroft and Cache Creek Terry Fox Run raise $3487.98 in this year’s event held on Sept. 14.

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Watch for artists painting CREATIVE CURRENT Nadine Davenport creativecurrent@ telus.net Ashcroft Plein Air Paint-out this week

The third annual Ashcroft Plein Air Paintout began earlier this week and goes until Thursday. Many artists from around the region will in our community to paint in the surrounding outdoor beauty, and once again Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society is delighted to host the event.

“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 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 to view the Autumn colours and hues unique to our landscape. September weather is, we hope, a little more inviting than last year’s cold and rainy May! 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 6:30-8:30pm.

There will be a Display & Sale of the freshly painted works.

If you would like more information on this event you can email them at ashcroftpleinair@ gmail.com call at 250-453-0073 or visit the website canadianpleinairpainting.com

Handbell Choir looking for spares

Desert Bells Handbell choir is looking for backup ringers. Previous musical experience

Beer Belly Hockey Sign Up Sept 25th & Sept 29th at the Ashcroft River Inn 7:30 - 9:00 pm NO MONEY NO PLAY

is helpful. Age 10 to senior. Rehearsals on Wednesdays in Cache Creek (required). Call Carmen 250 4571250.

Bluenose Pickers Oct 1st at UniTea

UniTea Tea Room invites you to another special evening of acoustic live music.

Number two of the many musical events to be held at Ashcroft’s newest hangout and tea room, this Joe Charron (right) at the Ashcroft Fall Fair, performs with guest Wahl (left). unplugged show will feature the Bluenose Pickers (Jude Pelley and Darren Arsenault).

These two have been pickin’ and grinnin’ together for more than 20 years. With elements of bluegrass, celtic, swing, jazz, and blues, Construction of the Cache Creek they create a rich and unique sound that’s full of energy. Accomplished string players, they Landfill Extension begins this fall. switch back and forth between guitars, mandolins, and banjos, playing original songs mixed Users of the area should expect with classic cover tunes, and peppered with inconstruction activities and stay spired improvisational solos. alert for new signage.

Based in Nova Scotia, they are on tour across Canada from coast to coast in the Fall 0f 2014. www.bluenocepickers.ca For project updates and more info, Enjoy some outstanding live music on Wedcontact: community@belkorp.com nesday, Oct. 1. Doors at 6:30pm - shows starts at 7:30pm - at UniTea Tea Room, where Community Comes Together (#100-210 Railway Ave in downtown Ashcroft). Tickets at the door or reserve your by calling (250) 453-9345 - limited to the first 30 people only.

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UniTea Tea Room expanding hours for Games Night & Music Jam

UniTea Tea Room will be expanding their hours to include a Community Tuesday Night Games Night and Local Music Jam. Beginning next week (Tues., Sept. 23) come on down to play! They have dominos, monopoly, chess, checkers, cards, crib and lots of fun and simple games for kids of all ages! Bring down the whole family, challenge your neighbours to some fun! Lots of toys as well. A small participation donation is encouraged.

Both nights run from 6:30-9:30pm. The Jam Nights will be a fun all inclusive night of song See CURRENT on p. 6

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2014 TAX SALE In accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be sold for taxes by public auction on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., in the Village of Clinton Council Chambers, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton, BC, unless the delinquent property taxes owing plus interest are sooner paid. Information regarding these properties or Tax Sale procedures may be obtained at the Village Office prior to the Tax Sale.

Legal Description Parcel A, DL 1, Plan B6351 of Lot C, Plan 4194, Clinton Townsite Lot 56B, Clinton Townsite Lot 62, Clinton Townsite Lot 78A, MHR# 23632, Clinton Townsite Parcel C, Plan DD KE59161 of Lots 99 & 100, Clinton Townsite

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Ashcroft centenarian Violet Warburton (left) lives at home with her son, Gordon.

She attended last week’s Better At Home seniors’ picnic, and visited with the program’s co-ordinator Sandy Williams (right).

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas: "A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 By fax to: 250-372-5048 By email to: election@tnrd.ca

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

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Winter schedule coming sharing.

Bring your guitars, shakers and song books.

They’ll have lots of great organic tea and coffee on the brew and teainfused cookies made by the Ashcroft Bakery. Check them out on Facebook or www.uniteatearoom. ca . Or call (250) 453-9345.

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UniTea will also be changing from summer hours to a winter schedule – now opening on Mondays and closed on Sundays. Their new hours are: Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm, Tues and Thurs 6:30–9:30pm for Games & Jams, Saturdays from 10am – 4pm and Closed on Sundays.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Eightyfour cents of every dollar raised, goes directly to cancer research.

Special thank you to Gord and Sonja Matthews, for manning the much needed water stations. And we’d like to acknowledge the devoted return participants, as well as all the great new faces we met at this year’s event.

Final thank you to Wendy and the whole Journal organization, that continues to support the promotion of our event.

Those of us who have survived cancer, will always be indebted to all of you who give of your time, money and energy ... to help find the cure.

See you in 2015 ...

Deb and Cam Tedford Ashcroft LETTERS from p. 4

Teachers no less important Dear Editor I am sick and tired of hear-

ing our government complain about our teachers and their demands. The thought that other unions and their contracts need to be in line with the teachers is only fair if the people working in those unions had to pay for a university education in order to qualify for their jobs. Nurses yes, Doctors yes, social workers yes, etc. Why are the people teaching our children, our future, any less important than our nurses doctors etc?? Why should the premier and her cabinet receive more than 2 time the salary the very first time they step into government, and receive full pension after two terms be able to try to make the teachers look greedy?? Why should the government deny our children being able to return to school when we the taxpayers pay for them to do just that? Give the teachers a fair deal, with a salary that matches their education and lets get on with it.

W. Bruce Kamloops

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Better in the park The AshcroftCache Creek Better at Home program currently assists 52 local seniors stay in their own homes by providing help with odd jobs and travel. About 100 seniors and their families attended a picnic on Sept.

10 hosted by the program. The food and the company were great; Coach Vicky Trill demonstrated exercises they could do while sitting down, and the RCMP answered questions about scooter regulations.

Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us.

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VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Ashcroft that nominations for the offices of: Mayor – one (1) to be elected Councillor – four (4) to be elected School Trustee – one (1) to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

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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.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Michelle Allen, Chief Election Officer at 250-453-9161 Ethan Anderson, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-453-9161 Michelle Allen, Chief Election Officer

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100 Mile Free Press The B.C. Farm Women’s Network will hold its 27th annual conference with the theme of Growing, Caring, & Preserving: Agriculture and Industry Working Together.

The two-day conference will include several interesting tours to bring attendees to area operations, as well as several guest speakers, a trade fair, an AGM, and a dinner with silent auction and entertainment.

Ginny-Lou Alexander says it takes place at the Ramada Inn in Williams Lake on Oct. 3-4, and both women and men are welcome.

You don’t need to be actively involved in farming/ranching to attend, she says, adding “if you eat, you are involved in agriculture.”

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at 8 a.m. on Oct. 3 to take attendees to Gibraltar Mine for a guided tour. Then a picnic lunch will be enjoyed at the XATSULL Heritage Village on the Fraser River at Soda Creek.

In the afternoon, the tour will visit the Dunlevy Ranch as well as the Tolko sawmill.

Guest speakers on the agenda for Aug. 4 include a Taseko Mine agrologist, Dave Zirnhelt will speak on soil enhancement, Rick Jones on composting, Ranch Safety Inspector Reg Steward on the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association, and Kim Walters on drying/preserving garden produce.

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Political play in the province’s early days

by Esther Darlington MacDonald The Province was young in 1871. So young, in fact, that it had just been ushered into the Canadian Confederation. The first assembly of elected representatives met in Victoria - all 25 of them.

Some had served on the Colonial Legislative assembly, and among those was a man from Lillooet, Thomas Basil Reserve your space!

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needs of the formidable Chi- er would approach the pollnese community in Clinton ing booth, give his name, and Lillooet was very much state his candidate, and the appreciated by every Chi- clerk would write it down nese miner, farmer, laundry in the poll book. So the canoperator and cook. didates knew to a man who He kept their books for had voted for him or his opthem, saw that their gold was ponents. duly shipped by stagecoach, There were no underwrote letters, and generally handed “tricks” performed, made himself useful to these like putting dead persons hard working men who had on the voting list, or plying endured from the outset, all them with alcohol in the salthe travail that a race con- oons before the election, alsidered inferior, was sub- though such practices were jected to - from head taxes to quite commonplace “down indentured labor. south”.

Humphreys had become No, voting was a straightsomething of an advocate forward procedure that was for the Chinese. This service both cheap to provide and would serve to become a de- safe to recognize. Actually, cided advantage to him later voting was simplicity itself. on.

The District of Lillooet Now there were no ballot was large under B.C.’s new boxes or secret voting pro- regime. As it is today. Lilcedures in those days. There looet was allowed two canwere no nomination papers didates. or brightly coloured ballots Humphreys had repreon which to mark your pref- sented Lillooet for two erences. It was all word of terms. A man named Pet overpopulation is Andrew mouth, one to one. The vot- T. Jamieson was also electentering SPCA shelters a serious problemedintoBC. t Ashcrofanimals the new n year, pet overpopulation is legislature, but River Ineach he did not live Pub & a serious problem in BC. But it’s 250-457-6237 t to benefit from an Restaur one you can help prevent. Spay or his election. He Now DISCOUN SENIORS died in Novem2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS neuter your companion animal TS ber, 1872 and a N e op today.

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an anathema for Humphreys.

Here they were, two men who were supposed to work together for the good of the Lillooet district’s many concerns, and they detested each other.

Friction was inevitable. One of them had to go.

Humphreys challenged Saul to resign and ask for a new election. Saul accepted the challenge and they both resigned, leaving their fates int he hands of the voters.

A new election was called, and the campaigning began, hot and heavy from he outset. Each man, with his own brand of persuasion, catering to whichever element, right wing, as we would see it now, or left of center.

The campaign was short, hot and laden, with all the passions that an election arouses. Divisions divided.

Loyalists clamored. Each candidate was roundly condemned for flaws seen or imagined. Characters were assassinated.

It was the order of the day, and, in many respects, things haven’t changed that much, have they?

The race was neck and neck until Saul finally forged ahead, leaving Humphreys and his followers dismayed.

Humphreys deduced that they needed to come up with a new tactic. His mind turned quickly to the Chinese community, and he met with them. Advised them, in detail, precisely what they must do. He briefed them over and over again until he was certain they understood what to do.

When voting day came, what was described as “The Celestial procession” filed into the polling booth.

Each Chinese voter carried a small bowl of rice as a symbol of their oath. Each would be voter declared he was from Hong Kong (Hong Kong being part of the British Empire).

The issue went to the courts where Judge Sanders declared that Hong Kong See HUMPHREYS on p. 11

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Celebration marks end of Market

The Spences Bridge Farmer’s and Flea Market isn’t just a place to pick up a few veggies and trinkets; the organizers have a grander vision. The concept of the market has also been to nurture local, globally responsible choices in the community, and to bring the community together as folks buy, swap, trade and visit.

Further to that end the market is planning to take part in the International Day of Peace on Sunday, Sept. 21. All are encouraged to bring a drum to the market, aim to be there at 1pm as the group holds a Drumming for Peace session.

The market is a great place to start your Christmas shopping, get your seasonal bounty to preserve for the winter, and always interesting browsing and socializing.

The final market day is Oct. 5. In order to honour, thank and celebrate all the vendors and the clients the market committee has planned a special turkey on a bun and pumpkin pie lunch – by donation. Without all the vendors, the market would not have experienced the success that it has, and of course what’s a market without customers? All are invited to join the festivities and share in some fall bounty as the market celebrates the close of their first successful season.

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Re-elected by the skin of his teeth was, indeed, a British possession and the 35 Chinese would be voters were British subjects.

Each man expressed his preference for Thomas Basil “Humflees” and Bill Brown.

When all the votes were in, Humphreys and Brown were elected by the narrow margin of four. A recount was held, but the numbers didn’t change.

The matter was settled. Humphreys went on to Victoria, but he never undertook to run in the Lillooet district again.

In January, 1878 to August 1882, he held the post of Provincial Secretary and Minister of Mines. But he was defeated in the next election.

Never at a loss for words, Humphreys’ career continued, enhanced by his oratorical skills and his ability to sway a crowd. He was said to have made “full use of his gifts and opportunities”.

But his most notable achievement was getting the Chinese men with their rice bowls to the polling booth. The rice bowls thrown down, the rice scattered, signifying the oaths of those 35 men grateful for the services that Humphreys had rendered them.

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

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Birthday boy Last month Ernie Dobson celebrated his birthday with over 60 friends and family from BC and Alberta. Linda Holland’s daughters also visited: Jenn Holland from Africa and Sarah Holland and her family from Australia.

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Hell’s Gate attraction sells Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard Hell’s Gate Airtram is now under new ownership.

Coquitlam businessman Junping Yang purchased the attraction from local shareholders on Sept. 2.

“The principle shareholders are retiring. They’re moving on and slowing down in life,” said Debbie McKinney, with corporate relations, adding that succession planning began earlier this year. “They thought it may take two or three years to find the right buyer because it’s a very unique business.

It went faster than any of us would

have expected.”

The business will continue to operate as normal with all management and staff remaining on. However, McKinney is looking forward to the fresh ideas and changes that new ownership could bring.

“They really enjoy the outdoors. They’re young and they’re excited,” said McKinney. “It sounds like they’re going to be involved and they want to get to know the business. Hopefully they’ll be more hands-on as we move forward here and as they learn things.”

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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Pastor David Murphy Worship and Sermon commences at 10 a.m.

Everyone welcome

Coming Events

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. 14 - Zion UCW meets in the Church Hall, 401 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft at 2 PM. Please note change of date for this meeting only.

A warm and friendly welcome awaits all ladies who might wish to join us for an afternoon. The Inter-Church Bazaar is one item on the agenda.

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

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.

Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., SEPT. 19th • 6:30 - 7:15 pm

PORK SCHNITZEL $10/plate

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

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

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

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To ski or not to ski

My muscles are sore.

Sore from water-skiing.

Just in case you have a vision of me being one of those athletic types who makes this sport look easy, let me assure you the opposite is true. I am very good at making it look quite difficult, actually. And that includes getting dressed for it.

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my best friends for the first time and she has some water toys she wanted me to try.

I’d taken Kari’s kayak for a jaunt, as well as her paddleboard, and I’d been a passenger on one of her jet skis.

I was then encouraged by the kids to go tubing or water-skiing.

“Mom’s too chicken,” my 11-year-old daughter said to my 14-year-old son at the notion of me doing either. “She thinks the water’s too cold.”

“It is too cold,” I

agreed from my comfy chair in the sun. “But if there was a wetsuit I’d try skiing for sure.”

And that’s when I learned Kari owned one of those too.

With no real interest in putting down my magazine in exchange for a pair of skis, I thought about it for a few minutes and decided to do it anyway.

I walked up to the campsite to look for the thermal garment that would keep me from freezing.

Putting it on was more challenging than I anticipated. By the time I got my legs in the skintight shorts portion of it and pulled the middle part up to my waist, I’d already started heating up.

Twisting my arms into an awkward position to get them into the armholes, I then

stood stuck for awhile; my shoulders bare and my upper limbs imprisoned behind me in the holes of the sturdy foamed neoprene.

After a slight rest I somehow managed to wriggle my left arm into the suit far enough that it eventually inched up and covered my left shoulder. Now with my right arm pushed even further backwards in the second opening, I kept squirming until my right shoulder was covered.

When I was finally cloaked in the insulated fabric I flailed around a bit more, pulling the suit here and there to make it fit better. Once it did I was able to tackle the zipper.

I tried pulling it all the way up, but stopped when it started choking my neck.

Leaving it partially zipped, I walked down to the beach to surprise my family with the announcement that I was ready to ski.

I also made my friend’s family laugh with the sight of me wearing

her wetsuit backwards.

Apparently the big zipper with the long string attached was supposed to go in the back, not the front.

No wonder it had been such a struggle.

Now that I’d worked up a sweat putting the darn thing on, I was ready to cool down in the lake. I was also eager to impress my kids.

I’d only water-skied two other times in my life, and on both those occassions I did it for my children as well.

It took me a couple of tries to get up, but once I did I stayed like that for quite a while.

I planned on looking graceful - but it just wasn’t possible.

With my bottom jut-

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, staying the course may be a challenge this week. You have too many things pulling you in different directions. But you’ll be successful if you can get a foothold in one thing.

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First Nations reject Gibraltar economic development agreement

by Carole Rooney 100 Mile House Free Press The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG), along with ?Esdilagh First Nation, have declined to sign an Economic Community Development Agreement (EDCA) with the province of British Columbia for the Gibraltar Mine.

A TNG releases states the provincial status quo for revenue sharing agreements with First Nations is not acceptable in the wake of the recent federal Tsilhqot’in title decision and Mount Polley Mine disaster.

Noting Gibraltar Mine is located less than one kilometre from ?Esdilagh reserve lands, these groups say they won’t budge on an agreement until the province “fundamentally changes its approach” to engagement and benefit-sharing with First Nations on major projects.

Taseko president and CEO Russell

Hallbauer says he does not understand Hallbauer adds Mount Polley is He adds that, signed or unsigned, the why they won’t approve a deal with the owned by Imperial Metals, so is not one revenue sharing agreement with First Naprovince that gives them a share in rev- of Taseko’s mines. However, as Mount tions doesn’t affect Taseko or Gibraltar fienues from Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine.

Polley is a much smaller mine than nancially.

“I have no idea why the TNG and Gibraltar, this may explain a $4,500 pay“It’s their issue if they don’t want to ?Esdilagh won’t sign and agree to it; but ment that doesn’t reflect other, larger accept the revenue ... why would they not they ‘march to their own pipers’. government payouts. want to do it? It’s basically a gift from the “My understanding is that Soda “It means that Mount Polley is not provincial government for helping move Creek [Indian Band] just recently got making much money. For them to pay things forward.” a $125,000 cheque from the provincial revenue shares, they have to have revenue In their reasoning, TNG and ?Esgovernment as part of their revenue shar- that they can share.” dilagh also point to “extensive” releasing agreement with them on Gibraltar.”

These agreements are typically based es that First Nations are required to sign The TNG/?- Esdilagh release cites on mines paying capital back to lenders which diminish their right to pursue comreasons that include “extremely low first, before the government – or anyone pensation for any damages mining does amounts of revenue sharing often re- else – gets a portion of revenues, Hall- to the land, such as from the Mount Polsulting from the terms of the ECDAs” bauer notes. ley Mine disaster. such as “the unfortunate $4,500” that the Williams Lake Indian Band received in a total annual payment from their ECDA for Mount The Royal Canadian Legion #113 Sage & Sand Pony Club 301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Polley Mine.

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by Keith McNeill Clearwater Times An Age Friendly program being put on this year by District of Clearwater with funding from Union of BC Municipalities has been a great success, according to coordinator Linda Selbee.

In a report to Clearwater’s town council on Sept. 2, Selbee said the program has hosted seven luncheons so far and plans to do another five this fall before the funding ends.

Topics discussed at the luncheons so far include arthritis, home support and assessments, services for seniors at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, seniors and taxes, mobility study, frauds and scams, rent subsidies, how to get into Evergreen Acres seniors housing, and transit.

Attendance at the luncheons has ranged from a maximum of 70 to a minimum of 30.

Massage therapist Sharon Neufeld discussed and demonstrated movement exercises as well as gardening do’s and don’ts to look after your waist and knees.

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The volunteers helping the program have been wonderful, Selbee said. She mentioned by name John and Susan McFarlan, Shirley Grant and Cathy Dekelver.

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St. Polley mine breach clouds salmon fishery

by Monica Lamb-Yorski Meanwhile the Tsilhqot’in con- fish they’ve caught to wait for more reWilliams Lake Tribune firmed the First Nation Health Author- sults.”

Latest test results show the Mount ity has also said the fish tested are safe, He’d like to see 200 fish tested, he Polley tailings spill is not affecting this but tribal chair Chief Joe Alphonse said added. year’s sockeye salmon in the Fraser he is telling members there is no guarAt a meeting of Tsilhqot’in chiefs River, according to the Northern Shus- antee. held Monday, no firm decisions were wap Tribal Council.

“Some have been fishing, but not made around the fishery.

“We received our latest report yes- many,” Alphonse said.

“It’s still an issue of being able to terday on the first group of tested fish “Some of them are freezing the trust the tests,” he added. and there doesn’t seem to be any contamination of heavy metals,” NSTC fisheries manager Ernest Kroeker told the Tribune Monday.

And with the Quesnel sockeye run being better than it’s been in a decade, Kroeker said the sad thing is many Shuswap didn’t go fishing this year because of fears regardWilliams Lake Trib- ministry noted in an e- application for the 2015 ing the Aug. 4 tailings breach. mailed response. hunting season.

“There were a fair number of une While a total of 2,468 Four hunters have “Residents seeking to our members fishing at the Gang Ranch bridge and it was very busy, authorizations for the lim- mountain goat LEHs hunt under General Open but some of our other traditional ited hunt entry of moose that are outside of the Seasons are advised to were distributed for the Tsilhqot’in Title Area, but only do so outside of the spots were not.”

Those other spots include the Cariboo this fall, the hunt have access restrictions Tsilhqot’in Title Area,” the Sheep Creek Bridge, Xat’sull has been impacted by the such as having to cross ministry said.

To date, an agreement Heritage Village, Rudy Johnson recent Supreme Court of Tsilhqot’in territory to Canada William Decision. reach their hunt. between the province and Bridge and Farwell Canyon.

A Ministry of Forests These hunters have the First Nations around The run has definitely peaked already but will continue on until spokesperson confirmed been given the option of hunting has not been the first week of October, as the hunters have received a not accepting their LEH reached.

The Province is seekfish move up the Fraser River to map indicating where the application and receivthe Quesnel River and into Ques- Tsilhqot’in title area is and ing a free application for ing a long-term solution nel Lake and its many tributaries have been advised not to the 2015 hunt or to utilize to resident hunting in the including the Mitchell River and violate Tsilhqot’in terri- their LEH, with the under- Tsilhqot’in Title Area for tory. standing they should find future hunts, but said this Horesfly River.

“Hunters with LEHs alternative access to their will not be in place to alWhat isn’t known, Kroeker said, is the longterm implications that are partly in the hunt site that would avoid low for a Fall 2014 season in the affected areas. as the juveniles will spend the next Tsilhqot’in Title Area, but the title area. partly out (moose and antAdditionally, sevNormally the number year growing up in Quesnel Lake.

“Those are the ones who could lerless deer), or hunters en hunters with moun- of authorizations exceeds be most affected by environmental with LEHs that are near, tain goat LEHs entirely in- hunting success rates, the but completely outside the side the Tsilhqot’in Title ministry said, adding the changes,” Kroeker said.

“They will then go out to the title area (four Mountain Area will not have access average harvested moose ocean and return four years from Goat hunts) have received to their hunt LEH, and will during the last five years in their authorizations,” the instead receive a free LEH this area was 961. now.”

Moose hunt in the Cariboo impacted by Tsilhqot’in decision

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Crime in Clinton On Thursday, Sept. 11, residents of Clinton awoke to find crime scene tape and several RCMP vehicles occupying the Trailer Park at the north end of Clinton.

As happens in all small towns the rumour mill was soon in full swing. Police, including an Investigative Unit were on the scene for several hours and will only confirm that one man was found dead.

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Vehicles Targeted Then on Saturday, Sept. 13, several residents in the Kellow Lane area found that vehicles had been broken into, electronics stolen and other articles removed. A badly damaged car was left in a parking lot on the main street and a pick up truck was stolen from a back driveway on Kellow Lane.

Clinton residents are asking, “What’s happening in our safe, quiet, little town?”

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Community Sport Heroes Sport BC and Teck hosted a Night of Recognition on Sept. 10 at the River Inn in Ashcrot to honour eight Community Sport Heroes, selected from the nominations they received. Each Hero received a certificate and a jacket. Above, l-r: President and CEO of Sport BC Rob Newman, Joe Paulos (soccer), Gordon Matthews (soccer), Tom Watson (soccer), Steve Aie (soccer), Bruce Walker (hockey), Community Relations Supervisor for Teck Marlena Anderson, Wayne Little (triathlon) and Vicky Trill (multi-sports). Below, Colleen Minnabarriet (left) accepts the award for Kyle Minnabarriet (fastball) who could not attend.

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

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