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Lytton approved for $20k in funding

Summer of adventure for Ashcroft Sea Cadet

HAS ASHCROFT’S HIGH-FLYING MAYOR GONE RETRO? No, Andy Anderson hasn’t turned in his plane for a more low-tech form of transport. He’s cooling down the hard-working horses who were delighting the crowd with stagecoach rides during the Wellness Festival. Photo by Damian Couture

Lytton is one of 12 central and northern B.C. communities to be approved for up to $20,000 in funding from the Northern Development In-itiative Trust.

The NDIT’s new Business Façade Improve-ment Program allows communities to partner with local businesses to improve the look and feel of their commercial business areas.

The program supports visual improvements such as façades, signage, murals, architectur-al features, siding, lighting, and awnings. These improvements are designed to enhance eco-nomic viability and vibrancy in the commun-ities. The program will also result in increased assessed values and tax bases as a result of im-proved properties.

“Lytton is already a destination for tourists travelling up the Fraser Canyon every year, and this funding support will help the village partner with local businesses to enhance our commun-ity,” said Village of Lytton Mayor Jessoa Light-foot.

Before the Village of Lytton applied to the program, it was required to develop and submit a business façade improvement plan/guidelines to Northern Development. Those guidelines, available from the Village Office, provide direc-tion to local business owners about the eligibil-ity criteria to obtain the grant.

Once approved by the Village, a business can receive a grant of up to 50% of the cost of eligible improvements, up to a maximum of $5,000 per building.

Businesses interested in partnering with the Village of Lytton on façade improvements must contact the Village Administrator to discuss the proposed project, which should fit with Lytton’s Gold Rush Centre theme.

All commercially zoned buildings in down-town Lytton are eligible for grant funding. Com-mercial properties along the Trans-Canada Highway within municipal limits may also be considered. The grant is only available this year, although the Village will be able to re-apply for the grant in 2014.

Jared Thompson-Fisher has returned home to Ashcroft after spending most of July complet-ing the Basic Drill and Ceremonial Course aboard Her Majesty’s Can-adian Ship Quadra, Cadet Summer Training Centre, in Comox, B.C.

Jared is an active member of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps “Avenger”. He spent the past three weeks learning how to do various forms of marching drill, such as the Flag drill, the Rifle drill, and his fa-vourite (of course), the Naval Field Gun drill.

The Naval Field Gun used in this drill is more than one hundred years old. It was last used in ser-vice at the turn of the last century during the Boer War in South Af-rica.

“I loved it! I made friends from across Canada, it was all free, and I even got paid to go!” said the Grade

9 student from Ashcroft Secondary School. “My favourite was practi-cing the Abandon Ship Drill where we would jump off the jetty into the ocean.” Next year he looks for-ward to taking the six week Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course.

Royal Canadian Sea Cadets is a national youth program sponsored by the Department of National De-fence and the Navy League of Can-ada. The program is offered to all youth in Canada aged 12-18 and is provided at zero cost to families. High school students receive extra credits for being part of the Sea Ca-det program.

Adults interested in volunteer-ing with, or youth interested in joining, the Ashcroft corps are en-couraged to contact the Command-ing Officer of RCSCC Avenger, Lieutenant(N) Darrin Curran, at 347sea@cadets.gc.ca

Jared Thompson-Fisher (far right) is at the ready to fire the century-old Ceremonial Naval Field Gun with his team of Sea Cadets from across Canada.

Photo by Lt(N) Carson Stoney

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Aug. 7 - Ashcroft Library Summer Reading Club - “Intergalactic Games” 4:30 p.m. All ages welcome! Parents/caregivers are responsible for their children and must stay in the library.

Aug. 12 - 15 - Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are invited to the Under WRAPS Kids’ Art Camp at Ashcroft Elementary School, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm each day. Art, acting, music, and more. Snacks provided; participants should bring their own lunches. Nominal cost per student; family rates available. Call Gareth at (250) 457-0538 or e-mail garethsmart0@gmail.com

Aug. 14 - Winding Rivers Arts & Performance Society presents Music In The Park with the Andrea Smith duo. Opening for her is Jennifer Ferguson. Gazebo in Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave. in Ashcroft, 6:30-9:30 pm.

Aug. 19 - Cache Creek Council Meeting at 7 pm in the Village Office.

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Alleged fraudJuly 23 at 11:40 am, po-

lice received a call from a 54-year-old Cache Creek woman who advised of fraud she believed was being com-mitted at the Bonaparte In-dian Band office. She said she was shocked to find that Band money was apparently being distributed to people who live off reserve. No specific person was indicated as being responsible for the alleged fraud. She was advised to contact the Dept. of Aboriginal Affairs with her concerns.

Suspicious personJuly 23 at 11:53 am, police received

a complaint from a 44-year-old Cache Creek male in the Nugget Rd. area re-garding a suspicious person hanging around his property. The person ap-peared to be going through the com-plainant’s vehicle. Upon being con-fronted, the unidentified male took off on a bike. There is no description of the suspect.

Vehicle keyedJuly 23 at 1:06 pm, a 49-year-old

Cache Creek man reported damage to his vehicle, which had been keyed de-liberately some time between July 20th and 23rd. The vehicle was parked at the man’s residence on Collins Rd. There are no suspects or witnesses.

Spatsum Wildfire tipJuly 24 at 2:00 pm, RCMP received

a request from B.C. Conservation to check into an anonymous tip about the person responsible for the Spatsum Creek wildfire in late April. A local male had been identified as a possible suspect, and he was subsequently ques-tioned. He denied starting the fire or be-ing in the area, and there is no evidence to connect him with the fire.

Arson on Ashcroft ReserveJuly 24 at 11:00 pm, police were re-

quested to assist the Ashcroft Fire De-partment as they tried to contain a large grass fire on the Ashcroft Reserve. The RCMP attended to control traffic, and while on the scene were advised that an unknown person was still lighting fires as the firefighters fought other blaz-es at the site. Approximately 16 fires were started, and the case is being treat-ed as arson, with the investigation on-going. The first fire was started by the river, and evidence from the scenes of some of the fires has been seized. Any-one who has any information regarding the fires is asked to call the Ashcroft de-tachment, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Suspicious peopleJuly 26 at 8:30 pm, a 21-year-old

Cache Creek male reported a group of people outside his residence who he believed were going to beat him up. He named two Cache Creek males, but confirmed to police that no specif-ic threat had been made, and that the two males were just hanging around the complex. The complainant was advised to call back if he felt threatened by, or in danger from, the men.

Vanishing personJuly 28 at 4:45 am, police were ad-

vised of a man down on Hwy. 99, 17 km west of Cache Creek. The person reporting the incident had not stopped to assist or find out any information. An ambulance was despatched, and pa-trolled the area from Cache Creek to Pavilion, but no one was located.

Dine and dashJuly 28 at 6:35 am, police were ad-

vised of a dine and dash at the Track-side Diner in Ashcroft. A 26-year-old Ashcroft male had eaten breakfast there, then left without paying. At 7:00 am the complainant called police again to report that the man had returned and paid. Police did not attend.

More suspicious peopleJuly 28 at 4:30 pm, an anonymous

complaint was received regarding a suspicious occurrence on Collins Rd. in Cache Creek. Two men were seen at the front door of a residence; one pushed the other inside, then immedi-ately departed with $20 in his hand. Subsequent information identified the first man as an elderly male, and his as-sailant as a middle-aged male. Both are residents of Cache Creek. An investiga-tion is ongoing.

Medical emergencyJuly 29 at 9:30 am, RCMP attended

a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 1 near Walhachin. A Dodge Dakota SUV heading east, and pulling a small trav-el trailer, had left the road and travelled 50 metres before stopping near a sup-port pole. The 32-year-old female driv-er from Alberta had felt faint, and was attempting to pull off the road and stop when she lost consciousness. Her three young daughters, also in the vehicle, were uninjured, but the vehicle sus-tained minor damage. The driver was taken to Ashcroft Hospital for observa-tion, and was discharged later that day. No charges are being laid.

Impairment suspectedJuly 29 at 2:30 pm, a report was re-

ceived regarding a possibly impaired driver heading south on Hwy. 97 to-wards Cache Creek. The complainant, a 54-year-old Powell River woman, ad-vised that a small gold Chevy sedan was weaving in its lane, and had al-most sideswiped an oncoming vehicle. Police located the vehicle and driver in Cache Creek. The 60-year-old female from Prince George was ascertained not to be intoxicated, fatigued, or ex-periencing medical issues. She told po-lice she had hit gravel in the middle of the highway, but denied that she had been weaving.

Time outs neededJuly 30 at 4:45 am, RCMP were

called to attend a dispute between two 59-year-old Ashcroft men. The first man complained that the other person, a co-worker, had tried to intimidate him with his vehicle and then followed him. The incident was apparently sparked by a mix-up at their workplace two days earlier. The complainant asked for a restraining order to be placed on the other man after the latter apparently ut-tered some vague comments that could have been interpreted as threats. The other male claimed he was merely driv-ing to the hospital to obtain medication, and that the complainant had driven at him. With each claiming the other to be the aggressor and the one who started the problem, and no evidence or wit-nesses, there is no way to substantiate either claim. The men were warned to stay away from each other.

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Ashcroft council candidates face questions about Wellness

Songs of the Land breaks a century of silence

Ashcroft council candidates Doreen Lambert (l), Alf Trill, and Jessica Clement at the All Candidates’ meeting on July 25. The by-election will be held on Saturday August 10. For more information about the candidates, please see pages 6 and 7.

Photo by Barbara Roden

Wellness, in various forms, domin-ated the questions at the All Candidates’ Meeting in Ashcroft on July 25th. Spon-sored by the Ashcroft Chamber of Com-merce, and moderated by Ron Hood, the meeting gave prospective councillors Jes-sica Clement, Doreen Lambert, and Alf Trill an opportunity to state their pos-itions, visions, and goals.

The candidates are vying for the Ash-croft council seat left vacant when Jack-ie Tegart resigned following her success-ful campaign in the provincial election in May.

Written questions from the audience of around 60 people included several about the Wellness brand, the recent 1st Annual Wellness Festival, and such mat-ters as the Village’s use of Roundup for weed control.

Clement admitted that while she had initially had reservations about the Well-ness brand, she has come to feel that the brand is good for Ashcroft. Trill also sup-ported the Wellness brand, while ac-knowledging that it does not necessarily fit everyone. Lambert said that while she does not agree with the Wellness brand, she said that if elected she would work

for the entire community and support the brand to the best of her ability.

When asked what they felt were the biggest issues facing Ashcroft council in 2013, the replies were var-ied. Trill felt that taxation topped the list, while Clem-ent cited water conservation and Lambert said employ-ment and the stabilisation of taxes.

All three were supportive of the idea of a citizen-led ef-fort to ban the use of Round-up, while noting that weed control is a serious issue, and that research would have to be done into viable alterna-tives to Roundup.

When asked what made them decide to run for council, Lambert replied that she wants to be a part of one of the most perfect places on earth. Trill, a former councillor, said that his prior experience was a factor, and Clement said she felt that a younger voice is needed on council.

A question regarding balancing the

demands of council with their current work was asked. All three said they felt they had ample time to devote to the busi-ness of elected office. Each candidate said she or he would contribute to a posi-tive atmosphere on council by listening to, and respecting, the views of others.

The election for the position of one Councillor will be held on Saturday Auk-

gust 10 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Ashcroft Community Hall, 409 Bancroft Street. There will be advance voting, also at the Ashcroft Community Hall, on Wednesday July 31 (8:00 am – 8:00 pm) and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs-day August 6 – 8 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm).

In Lytton on July 29, the Nlakap’amux people opened up a treas-ure trove of songs and stories recorded a century ago on wax cylinders. More than 60 people gathered to take part in The Songs of the Land project, which has been several years in the making.

“This is a huge step for our process but it is only the beginning,” said Kevin Loring, Artistic Director of the Savage Society. “These songs and stories were preserved on wax cylinder recordings so that we could have them today. It is essential the Nlakap’amux people have a say in what is done with them.”

The four-day workshop and sympo-sium, which began on July 29 and runs through Aug. 1, will see Loring and a company of Aboriginal artists consult with the community on the music’s art-istic and spiritual importance. They’ll also explore how the material can be adapted for use in a modern piece.

Loring, a Governor General Award-winning playwright, and his company will be joined by Professor Wendy Wickwire of the University of Victoria, the foremost authority on the life of an-thropologist James Teit, who recorded the Nlaka’pamux songs and stories a century ago. Originally from the Shet-land Islands in the U.K., Teit moved to B.C. in 1884. He married Susanna Lucy Antko, a Nlaka’pamux woman, and became immersed in First Nations culture.

From 1897 until 1921, Teit recorded hundreds of Native songs on wax cylin-ders. The Edison wax cylinder machine he used was state-of-the-art at the time. The Nlaka’pamux songs and stories he captured give an intimate view of this ancient and vibrant culture. They

include a lullaby, a bear song sung to twins, a mourning song, a shaman’s song, and stick-game songs. The main singers were four women: one was Lucy Antko, Teit’s own wife. The fact these women sang sacred and person-al songs in the presence of a non-native man is testament to the trust they had in Teit. Much of this work is today part of the collection of the Canadian Mu-seum of Civilization. These cylinders and their accompanying field notes are little known, despite their great value.

In the fall of 2010, New Pathways to Gold Society (NPTGS) Directors Chris O’Connor and Byron Spinks came up with the idea of using the recordings of traditional Nlaka’pamux music made by Teit to create a First Nations performance piece for Aboriginal artists. Kevin Lor-ing was approached, and by spring 2011 had developed a proposal to use his theatre company, Savage Society, to deliver the NPTGS’s vision. He gave the project the work-ing title of The Songs of the Land.

Loring obtained the record-ings and digitized them. He also assembled an artistic team and started organizing a com-munity consultation to discuss how best to make use of this treasure trove of Nlaka’pamux songs, stories, prayers, and ceremonies.

The digitally re-mastered music will sound fresh and alive at The Songs of the Land workshop and symposium. Loring and his fellow artists

will give a presentation and perform-ance based on their work at a commun-ity feast on Aug. 1.

“This is a fabulous project that shows that Aboriginal cultures are not frozen in time, but alive and vibrant and something the whole world can ap-preciate,” said Cheryl Chapman, NPT-GS First Nations Co-Chair.

“There is an incredible diversity of Aboriginal culture to be found on the Gold Rush/Spirit Trails,” said Terry Raymond, NPTGS Co-hair. “It’s one of the corridor’s outstanding heritage tourism assets and something we can build upon to attract visitors from all over the world.”

James Teit and his wife, Lucy Antko.

Cache Creek’s Ryan Day made it two for two when he won the second ever Kamloops Marathon. Day won the inaugural race in 2012, and was the first male across the finish line this year, in a time of two hours, 42 minutes, and 19.9 seconds.

Day, from the Bonaparte Indian Band, strug-gled with stomach problems throughout the race, and finished seven minutes behind his 2012 time.

A total of 252 athletes took part in this year’s marathon and half marathon. For the first time, the Kamloops full marathon acted as a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Kevin Loring

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LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL under the C.P.R. track to the east of Ashcroft along the slough road. The drainage tunnel was built in 1909. Photo by Barbara Roden

Did you know it was B.C. Beef Day on July 24? No, neither did I. While I’d like to think I fired up the barbecue and had some beef for dinner that night, I know that didn’t happen. It’s not because I don’t eat beef, nor can it be blamed on a faulty memory. No, the reason I know I didn’t barbecue beef – or anything else – on July 24 is because bar-becuing, for the most part, is a man’s world.

There will be women reading this muttering, “Well, I barbecue!” To you I pass on my hearti-est congratulations, for you are brave women. Do you doubt me? One of the most terrifying sights I ever saw was a lone woman barbecuing hamburg-ers and hot dogs at a company picnic. A cluster of four or five men stood around her, watching in si-lence as she flipped patties, their fingers twitching uncontrollably. Every now and then one of them would look as if he was about to speak, then think better of it and relapse into unhappy silence.

All of them had a vaguely hunted look about them, a look that conveyed the sense that some-thing had gone fundamentally wrong with the uni-verse but they didn’t know what to do about it. I had the sense that if the woman barbecuing had made the slightest slip with a hot dog, or grilled one of the burgers just a bit too much, they would have pounced like starving wolves. As it was, they had to stand helplessly by, biting back any cri-tiques they might have wanted to make. After all, it’s unwise to mess with someone who has sharp implements and open flame at her disposal.

I suspect the open flame aspect of barbecu-ing is what appeals to men; a throwback to a time when life was more raw, less refined. Women have long since learned the value of being able to regu-late cooking temperatures somewhat more pre-cisely than either “just this side of raw” or “lump of charcoal”, so most of us are content to let men take over the grill. We’ve also learned that while many men don’t want to stand over a stove in an air-conditioned house, they’re perfectly happy to stand over a barbecue in the blazing sun and heat of the great outdoors, which is fine by us.

Not that women are taking it easy while the menfolk tend to the grilling. Dollars to doughnuts they’re indoors, making all those wonderful ac-companiments to go with whatever’s on the bar-becue. Potato salad, green salad, cole slaw, twice-baked spuds, veggies and dip, cheese and crack-er platters, fruit plates: you name it, someone with two X chromosomes has probably put it togeth-er. When the burgers or steaks or chicken breasts or ribs are done, they are but the final piece of the puzzle. But who gets the lion’s share of the praise: the person who spent a few minutes not burning a piece of salmon, or the one who spent hours creat-ing a ten-layer salad that would make angels weep tears of joy?

Next time you’re at a barbecue take a look at the dynamics of the grill, and see who is where, doing what. Whether it’s a man or a woman stand-ing over the flames, feel free to praise them for their barbecuing skills. However, don’t forget to also compliment whoever is responsible for the side dishes. After all, that bruschetta and the arti-choke dip didn’t make themselves.

Dear Editor,Regarding Esther Darlington Mac-

Donald’s story about “The little town where nothing changes” (July 25), I take exception to the line “the village would not have another hotel for sever-al more years” after the Ashcroft Hotel burned down in 1974.

My family moved to Ashcroft in 1973 and purchased the Sands Hotel, which had been built in 1961. It was situated at 611 Railway Avenue, where the government building now stands. I personally remember seeing and serv-ing Esther in the lounge, pub, coffee shop, dining room, and cabaret there in the 1970s, so am dismayed that she has no recollection of our family’s hotel.

My family sold the hotel in 1980 and moved to Kelowna. We moved back to Ashcroft in 2006 to retire in this beautiful community, and I know that many people here still remember the good times at the hotel.

T. DanielsAshcroft

Dear Editor,As indicated by AMEC in its 2009

report, chloride in groundwater is a good indicator of the presence of leach-ates. We know that chloride of late has been increasing in wells outside the perimeter of the Cache Creek landfill, so it’s a good bet that leachates (none of them recommended as thirst-quenchers on the warm sunny afternoons we have been having recently) are present in the groundwater going down to the Bona-parte too, and in increasing amounts.

Another thing showing up, in quan-tities that bode little good for anyone, is methane. Methane concentrations exceeding the lower explosive level of 25% were apparently detected in areas outside the landfill in 2012 and, it seems, are still being detected.

So the concerns raised by Esther Darlington MacDonald (June 27) are not trivial by any means. It would not be a bad idea, in fact, for Mr. White-

head and the Cache Creek Advisory Committee to take a close look at what is going on and let

us know if these are things that may go POOF on us, or if these are things we needn’t worry about at all.

Ermes CulosAshcroft

Dear Editor,What a pleasant surprise to see a

picture of my Aunt Dora (from Hol-land) on the front page of the July 25 edition of The Ashcroft Journal, admir-ing Steve Elliott (aka Elvis) at our 1st Annual Ashcroft Wellness Festival.

I want to applaud everyone who or-ganized and attended this great event. I’m so proud of our people in this won-derful village. I know that the Festi-val was a very positive way to help put Ashcroft on the map! Three cheers to all involved; and thank you to the Jour-nal for the great coverage.

Ina GoryAshcroft

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EstherDarlington MacDonald

CAKEWALKCHRONICLES

Soothing the sensesThere is nothing more sooth-

ing to the senses than growing things. In years past, the faces of persons who grow things have always seemed to me to be the most wholesome, and the happi-est. I don’t think it is a romantic optical illusion. For more than half a lifetime I have lived with people growing things: farming and ranching people, household gardeners, greenhouse workers. When I can’t paint those visual images that tell stories about our country and its people, I love to work in my garden. It’s a sooth-er and a smoother, which re-ad-justs the senses. You can sit and watch the bees looking for nec-tar on the tiniest flowers; and my wild flower garden, now a tur-bulent series of broken waves punctuated by everything from tiny blossoms of a blue that has no description, through the bright miniature faces of the sun, to tiny splashes of red, are a bee-hive feast. Those small dashes of colour make a palette under the eye that can’t diminish the broader spectrum of our incred-ible land of mesas, mountains,

buttes, and gorges. Every morning I hand water my small estate, and then I sit and look and wonder at the wonder of growth. It is renewing. After a few minutes, I can get up and begin the day’s re-sponsible chores, cope with what must be coped with. What say you?

Sad event makes us ponder

It could happen here, or any-where across our broad coun-try with its network of railways that bring us the goods and ser-vices necessary for growth. The horrific tragedy of Lac-Mégan-tic, which resulted in the vio-lent death of more than 50 per-sons on the main street of a small town much like ours, has prompted a wave of concern from many areas. The final news is that our railway companies are going to make some chan-ges: changes that will reinforce the safety of those boundless rail cars filled with so many toxic and terribly hazardous goods. A demand has been made to have

the railways ban the shipping of older type 111A tanker cars. This has not been mentioned in the latest news, but let us hope that pressure will be brought to bear. Those of us who live across the rail tracks have probably no-ticed that oil tanker cars are in-creasing. I hope municipal coun-cils across the country, including ours, show support and provide reinforcement to bring about improvements for the safety of industrial rail transport.

Death of a good manIt came as a shock to

some of us who knew him well; who chatted with him in the post office in Cache

Creek; who knew him as a neighbour who would help with yard work, or anything that needed do-ing, from looking after the dog while we were away on holiday to water-ing plants, mowing grass, and trimming hedges. We knew him as Jean Guye, and he lived on Frontier Street for many years. His cottage was immacu-late, his vegetable gar-den carefully weeded and watered, and the fruit trees along the perimeter

of the walk, which Jean started from the earliest sprigs, grew to abundance. He was a passion-ate man, given at times to ful-minate on issues that related not only to the church, but to people. But he was also kind, generous with compliments, and genuine-ly glad to see you and greet you with a kind remark. Jean suf-fered from several health prob-lems. He lived alone, and his

most private thoughts were his own, but he gave himself to the community in ways that do not usually gain attention. When he took his life at Seton Lake, he chose one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes in the coun-try. He will be missed with sad-ness, but with gratitude for our association with an independent soul who gave of himself and to others, far away.

Doves and freight trainsWho hears them? Com-

plaints are something like the national debt: they just keep growing. But there are some complaints that seem downright ridiculous. I have heard more than several complaints about the cooing of a bird that has made its home in Ashcroft and Cache Creek for several years. My question is, how is it pos-sible to hear the roar of freight trains day and night, and com-

Safety of railways should concern us all

The Board of Education of School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) has announced that Ms Denise Campbell has accepted the position of Principal for David Stoddart School in Clin-ton.

Ms Campbell completed a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Arts in Leader-ship and Training from Royal Roads University in Victoria. She has served as a teach-er, special education coordin-ator, and principal in Alberta

and also provided leadership at a school in Saudi Arabia for a year. Her most recent princi-palship was at Stettler Elemen-tary School in Alberta.

Ms Campbell’s philosophy of education is one of focus-ing on the uniqueness of every child, building positive rela-tionships with staff, and recog-nizing and celebrating the cul-tural diversity in the commun-ities she serves. She believes that families are an important part of the school environment and works extensively to make

them feel welcome and includ-ed in all aspects of school.

Board Chair Carmen Ranta congratulated Ms Campbell on her appointment. “We are pleased that Denise has ac-cepted the position of Principal of David Stoddart School. Her previous successful experience as a principal, including in a K-12 school, her dedication to student success, her passion for teaching and team leader-ship, and her support for parent and community involvement are all attributes we value.”

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Candidate questions1. How long have you lived here?2. What is your occupation?3. Have you done any volunteer work here? Which group(s)?4. Have you served before on a Town Coun-cil or School Board? When and for how long?5. What makes you the best candidate?6. Which issues are most important to you?7. How would you address these issues?8. Additional comments.

1. I’ve been in Ashcroft for al-most five years.

2. I’m a stay-at-home Mom for my daughter Alice.

3. I’m currently the President for the Ashcroft Fall Fair, serving my third year. This year will be the fifth Fair that I’ve been involved with.

I was President of the Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Soci-ety for three years. I am also part of the branding committee, and helped to organize the 1st Annual Wellness Festival.

4. No I have not.

5. I believe the Village of Ash-croft needs a young voice on Coun-cil. I feel I can be that voice, of-fering a different perspective on issues.

Ashcroft is my home; it’s where my husband and I plan to raise our daughter. I want to be part of mak-ing it somewhere I’m still proud to call home in twenty years.

6. Water conservation.Recycling.Community involvement.We need to showcase what

Ashcroft has to offer to the world.

The number of events that are put on every year is amazing; they make Ashcroft what it is.

7. Public education on water conservation is the first step. I be-lieve that the Village itself needs to be a role model on best practises.

We are on the right track for recycling, but we can always do more. Door to door pick-up is a next step that can be looked into. Anything Council can do to make it easier for people to recycle is a good thing.

Continued support from coun-cil for the events. I want to be a role model for my generation and encourage them to take part in the planning process of these events. We need to step up and stay in-volved for these traditions to con-tinue.

8. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to be a voice for the next generation. I’ve chosen to make Ashcroft my home, and I want to take care of it and make it the best village it can be.

Ashcroft is a great place to live and I want to keep it that way. There is an Official Commun-ity Plan already in place, and as a Council and a community, we need to ensure that we filter all of our de-cisions through that plan.

1. I’ve loved living in Ashcroft for 26 years.

2. I am a carpenter, working for School Dis-trict 74 throughout the District.

3. I have been a Deacon at Sage Hills Evan-gelical Free Church for many years. I’m a De-sert Tri Club Member, promoting local activity to increase our health.

4. I served with Mayor Anderson and Coun-cillors Matthews, Kormendy, and Tegart from 2005-2008.

5. I’d say I’m a great Candidate, or I wouldn’t run. I will work hard for jobs, educa-tion, and community. I’ll work to keep all busi-nesses welcome in town.

6. Ashcroft Terminal needs continued sup-port from all of Council.

Health Services and supporting our local Health Site.

Making our community welcoming to all using Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.

Council needs to hold up our community every chance it gets, to businesses, tourists, and other government levels. Providing the best ser-vices for tax revenue paid is a key to good gov-erning.

7. Lobby provincial government members for support of the Ashcroft Terminal.

Seek grants for matched funding of needed infrastructure work.

8. The keys I will champion for Village of Ashcroft Council will be:

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Ashcroft by-election candidate profiles

VILLAGE OF ASHCROFTNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Ashcroft that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Councillor and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

COUNCILLOR – One (1) to be elected

SurnameCLEMENTLAMBERTTRILL

Usual NamesJessicaDoreenAlf

Jurisdiction of ResidenceAshcroft, BCAshcroft, BCAshcroft, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONSGENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Ashcroft on:

Saturday, August 10, 20138:00 am to 8:00 pm

at the Ashcroft Community Hall409 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows:Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmWednesday, August 7, 2013 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmThursday, August 8, 2013 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

All advance voting opportunities will take place at the Ashcroft Community Hall, 409 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft, BC.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:• 18 years of age or older• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Ashcroft for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and• not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners.Michelle Allen,Chief Election Officer

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Doreen Lambertfor Council

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1. In the Ashcroft area, on and off, for over 40 years.

2. Retail sales clerk at the Jade Shoppe in Cache Creek.

3. I am currently involved in two organizations: volun-teering at the TV Society as a director, and President of the Second Time Around.

4. No, I have not.

5. I have the time and energy to represent Ashcroft, and will be accountable, trans-

parent, and approachable.

6. The feedback brought to my attention by residents, such as the economy, which the In-land Port will improve by making more employment; the ongoing saga of the train whis-tles, which needs to be fol-lowed up on, as the public have not been updated since their last meeting with Council; and the increasing tax levels.

The people I have talked with would like to see more cooperation between Ashcroft and Cache Creek, such as the

sharing of purchases of cost-ly equipment (for example, the garbage truck).

Providing the best services for tax revenue paid is a key to good governing.

7. I would like to see more investigation into all of these issues. The people of Ashcroft have a right to know what is going on. More sharing with Cache Creek to keep finances and, hopefully, our taxes down.

8. Not answered

House Concert with Celtic duo PennybrookCreative Cow House Concerts

presents the Celtic folk sounds of Pennybrook. Join them for a beautiful summer evening of ori-ginal instrumentals and old-fash-ioned songs. Jude and Charlie make their return to the Ashcroft area for a House Concert on Wed-nesday July 31 at the Farmhouse at Barnes Lake (3820 Barnes Lake Rd., just past IG Machine and only 12 minutes from downtown Ash-croft). The show starts at 7:30 pm; call Nadine or Andrea at (250) 453-9100 to reserve your seat. Coffee, tea, and sweets are provided. We hope to see some new faces at this very enjoyable community event; it’s sure to be a great show!

Pennybrook is an acoustic duo based in southwest-ern Nova Scotia, specializing in original instrumen-tal compositions with a Celtic flavour. Charlie Wilson plays Irish flute and whistles, and Jude Pelley plays gui-tars, mandolin, and Appalachian dulcimer. Their music is atmospheric; rich and complex, it draws on both trad-itional and contemporary influences. They have given concerts from Nova Scotia to B.C., and have just re-leased their first full-length CD of original music.

Ridley Bent performs in ClintonThe “Music in the Park” series in Clinton has two

great shows left. Next week you can catch Ridley Bent under the Gazebo on Saturday August 10. Expect some Southern twang which can slice across hip-hop sensibil-

ity. Ridley Bent is one of Canada’s strongest sing-er-songwriters, an excep-tional lyricist who seems to have an endless cast of oddball characters run-ning around in his head. Show time is 7:30 pm at Reg Conn Centennial Park. Barney Bentall clos-es out the series on Aug. 31.

Jazz/Blues singer Andrea Smith performs in Ashcroft

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society once again presents “Music in the Park” in Ashcroft this summer. The next concert in the series is on Wednesday August 14 and will feature the sweet soul/blues sounds of the Andrea Smith duo from Nanaimo. Andrea is a velvet-voiced blues, roots, rock, and jazz singer falling somewhere between Bonnie Raitt and Kathleen Edwards, with hints of Eva Cassidy.

Karla Cummins will be our local opener. Bring the whole family to a great night of music at the Gazebo in the Heritage Park on Railway. The music starts at 7:00 pm and runs until 9:30, so bring a lawn chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy the concert. Pass-the-hat-donations are encouraged. And come early - the park fills up fast!

Kids’ arts camp, adult acting classes, and a murder mystery!

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society is thrilled to offer “Under WRAPS”, a Kids’ Arts Camp from Aug. 12 – 15. The camp will be held at Ashcroft

Elementary School, with instructors Jo Petty, Sabrina Weeks, and Gareth Smart, as well as other talented lo-cal artists, musicians, and actors. The camp is designed for kids aged Kindergarten to Grade 12, and will run from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm each day. Snacks will be pro-

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CiB judges tour ClintonNational Communities in

Bloom judges Claire Laberge of Montreal, QC and Gerry Teahen of St. Mary’s, ON spent most of the day on July 22 touring every aspect of the Village of Clinton.

After enjoying the museum and self-guided Historic Walk-ing Tour, it was time to get down to business the next day. With the Public Works foreman explaining things along the way, the judg-es toured Kings Lake Cemetery, Reg Conn Centennial Park, and the Swage Lagoons.

Eco Depot attendant Iris Robinson outlined the fea-tures of the Eco Depot, and Yvette May showed off the Community Garden. Ted Pappas explained why he and his wife Jackie planted and maintain Robertson Square with plants from one of the Robertson’s homesteads.

Mike Dier of Gold Trail RV Park provided a delight-ful lunch including many vegetables from his own gar-dens. This was followed by a tour of the RV Park with all the trees, gardens, etc. that have been added, as well as the recycling area.

Councillor Wayne Marchant gave a tour of the Old Cemetery, explaining the challenges presented by not only the marmots but also the ongoing question of ownership of the property. He then led the way to the Village reservoir and chlorination plant to point out how the system works and what the recent federal grant of $2.45 million will provide. From there it was back to the Village Office to meet the staff and allow the judges time to write up their evaluations.

Everyone asks, “So, how did we do?” Unfortunately, the answer won’t be known until October, when it is an-nounced at the National Symposium in Ottawa.

As a member of the Clinton Communities in Bloom Committee I want to say a big Thank You to everyone who helped make our community shine. The judges appeared to be im-pressed with all we have here. We will find out just how impressed in October.

Texas 4000The Texas 4000 group

stopped in Clinton on Thursday July 25 for the night. As in the past, the Clinton Lions Club provided them with a delicious meal in Reg Conn Centennial Park.

As part of their tour they give a presentation in every community in which they stop, to spread the word about cancer prevention. Although there was only a small group of locals to welcome them, these young people - who have given up their entire summer to do this ride from Texas to Alaska - were very ap-preciative.

They carry with them a large ban-ner on which people are asked to write the names of anyone they know who has beaten cancer, or battled can-cer and lost, or is currently battling the disease.

Before heading out in the morning they start the day with a prayer meet-ing, where they pray for the people named and anyone else who needs their prayers. They are an amazing group of young people, and I wish them well on their trip.

Medieval timesThe hills above

Clinton are once again the scene of a medieval vil-lage, complete with castle, knights in ar-mour, damsels, and all that goes along with the annual Clin-ton War.

The August long

weekend sees many costumed characters in the area, as these medieval enthusiasts come and enact simpler times without all the amenities of today. Although they mainly keep to the hills

for their activities, it is not unusual to see folk in the garb of earlier times walking the streets of Clinton.

For more than 30 years they have been coming, and they are welcome. They bring a certain flair to the vil-lage that isn’t often seen elsewhere. If you see someone in medieval costume on the streets of Clinton, please stop and say hello and welcome them to our community.

Chainsaw CarvingThe first chainsaw carving event resulted in a love-

ly bench that can be seen beside the Health Centre. The second chainsaw carving event is scheduled for Aug. 10, and will see Ken Sheen demonstrating his skill.

Music in the ParkThe next entertainer to take to the stage in Reg Conn

Centennial Park will be Ridley Bent. He is scheduled to entertain us on Saturday Aug. 10 beginning at 7:30 pm. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Bring your own chairs (and blankets if it is cool).

Knights in shining armour - but no dragons

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CiB: COMPUTERS IN BLOOM? (from left) Mayor Jim Rivett, CiB judge Gerry Teahen, Councillor (and tour guide) Susan Swan, and CiB judge Claire Laberge pose outside the Village Office with one of Clinton’s Funky Flowerpots. Photo by June Bourgo

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Potholes a thing of the past (for now)July began with the most beautiful blue sky and warm, if

not hot, weather – just how summer at Loon Lake should be. The warm dry weather meant that finally the ranchers could get their first crop of hay in. This good weather period was also the time when Interior Roads and contractors came by and filled in some of the potholes along Loon Lake Road. Thanks to Inter-ior Roads for their care and attention to Loon Lake Road. Let us all hope that the patching stays in the holes for a good long time.

Easy pine seed removal techniques welcome As most of us have experienced regularly, time seems to

pass very quickly with some aspects of life. For me, now, it is the surprising discovery that already in July the fir and pine trees have made large cones filled with seeds, when it seems not so long ago the air was carrying yellow clouds of pollen from the flowers. Well, nature must act quickly when winter-like weather rules for more than six months each year; and every year I am impressed. The crop of cones is good, which means lots of food for the birds and squirrels as well as lots of trees in the future. What I would like to discover now is an easy way to get the pine seeds out of the seed covers, so I can use them instead of the expensive pine nuts imported from other parts of the world. The seeds are really quite good tast-ing, but I do not have the patience to sit and shell enough for a batch of pesto. They make a good snack, though.

Missing the mourning dovesPeople come from all over to spend time at Loon Lake –

to enjoy themselves, relax, renew their contact with nature, and spend time with family and friends. Many visitors re-mark on two things: the quiet, and the lovely sound of the running water in Loon Creek. I’m talking of adults; children have a different perspective. A body of water and lots of hill-side soon means throwing small rocks into the water, and it is amazing how generation after generation has spent time in their summer holidays doing just that. One sound of nature that I miss this summer is the call of the mourn-ing dove; they have gone elsewhere this year.

Well over the fishing limitFishing on Loon and HiHium lakes, as well

as surrounding lakes, is one of the attractive rea-sons for coming to Loon Lake, and lately the fishing has been good. Some people, however, don’t seem to know when enough is enough. In mid-July four men from the USA were charged by Conservation Officers for possession of more than 56 fish caught in Loon Lake. They had come prepared with smokers and packing equipment, and had set up a whole little “fac-tory” to process and preserve the fish. The men were fined $1,500 and their gear was seized. Locals had warned the men that what they were

doing was wrong – the limit for fish on Loon Lake is five – but the warnings were ignored.

Fuel treatment grantIn December 2011 the TNRD

Emergency Services Department presented a plan for an Operational Fuel Treatment program for the Loon Lake area. The goal was to reduce the amount of brush and other fuel on Crown land that

could support a wildfire. The plan included a number of areas to be cleaned up, with work to be spread over a number of years. It was es-timated at the time that work in the first priority area would cost $74,500. Those residents who knew about the plan generally endorsed the program, and the TNRD agreed to make the ap-plication to the Union of B.C. Municipalities for funding of the first phase of the clean up. On June 18 2013, the TNRD Board received notification that funding up to $64,411 has been approved for the project, which is to be complet-ed within two years. The remaining funds to make up the $74,500 project cost are to be raised in the community.

Wildfire risk always a concernThe hot, dry weather over the last several weeks has

meant that the risk of a wildfire has increased substantial-ly. As of writing this, the Cariboo fire district indicated that the hazard rating was moderate, and advised people to please use caution near the forest. There has been an open fire burn-ing ban in place for some time, but there has been no an-nouncement of a campfire ban. It may come at any time, so do pay attention. Local resort managers are a good source of information on whether there is a ban or not.

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August 2013 • Week 1ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try not to pick sides when asked for your opinion on a dispute between close friends. Giving the impression of picking sides may strain a friendship.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Many positive things are on the horizon, Taurus. You just have to get through a few rough spots before it is clearer sailing this week. Pisces is a pivotal player.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Challenge yourself this week, Gemini. Now is a great time to take on a new hobby or task and test your mettle. You will be glad you did when you accomplish your goals.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, trust those around you as they can be a valuable source of support and encourgagment. Work to be there for them as much as they have been there for you.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a travel opportunity is just over the horizon, so have your bags packed and ready to depart at a moment’s notice. You can certainly use some time away.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you think you have everything figured out, a few variables get thrown into the mix. You will show your ability to solve problems if you can handle the task.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, someone close to you puts their faith in your ability to get a job done. Devote all of your attention to completing this task, and it will only enhance your resume.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others are quick to look to you for help because of your work ethic, experience and attention to detail. Embrace these opportunities as they can help your career.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it could be in your best interest to remain out of the spotlight at the next social gathering. You might have a more enjoyable time as a fly on the wall.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, tight deadlines at work will have the pressure on you and your coworkers. But stick to the task at hand, and you will reap the rewards in the near future.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Hard work will get you ahead, Aquarius. Don’t shy away from an opportunity that comes your way, even if it seems less than promising at first glance.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may find yourself in a leadership role this week and will be called on to make a lot of decisions. Take advantage of this opportunity.

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There’s no sense in crying over spilled milk. Unless, of course, it happens unknowingly in the trunk of my car, creating a curdled stench that brings tears to my eyes.Okay, let me just

start off by admit-ting this wasn’t my first curdled-milk-in-the-car experience. Also, I only have my-

self to blame. After all, it was me who transferred the pile of grocery bags into the house and put ev-erything away. And it was also me who had been shopping, and was now unable to locate the milk I had just bought.But rather than

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sibly weeks, when I finally found the milk in question, as I was madly trying to locate the source of a disgusting mys-tery odour within my vehicle. Lodged in the far right corner of the trunk, hiding in plain sight, was a plastic bag that con-tained not just an empty milk carton, but an empty ice cream box as well.At first I thought

the discovery was garbage and won-dered what it was even doing in there. But the soggy dis-integration of the containers, and the sticky, mucky mess that now covered a jacket, some jumper cables, a beach towel and some other items brought home the re-ality of the situation.Having no sense of

time, and just coming back from a few days away, I couldn’t fig-ure out exactly how long the dairy prod-ucts had been left in the trunk, cooking away in my car-oven.

But at this point, all I cared about was get-ting their remains in the trash as quickly as possible before the leakage spread any-more than it already had.Adding insult to

injury, after I had finally managed to clean up the mess so the car was some-what breathable once again, an intoxicated friend threw up a few times all over the passenger side when I was driving her home from a party. I will spare you the gruesome details of that particular mess and just jump to the part where I try out this amazing service called car detailing.Several years ago I

had a friend in the business who would

offer to clean my g a r b a g e - c a n - o n -wheels - also known as my Beetle - inside and out, all for $250. Not able to afford that, I’d opt to do it myself and accept my so-so results as being not great, but good enough.However, with this

funky spillage, cou-pled with my current

crazy schedule, I de-cided to bite the bul-let and get it cleaned professionally.My old friend was

no longer in the busi-ness, but I’d had a re-cent offer from a new friend, so I took my stink-mobile to him at Auto Trim Line in Kelowna, BC. Four hours and $90 later I picked up my shiny, orange bug and im-mediately opened the door, anxious to see its innards.Looking and smell-

ing like a brand new car, I vowed to keep it that way as I hugged Buck LaRoche for his amazing work. I gave my kids a little lecture on doing the same and they nod-

ded in agreement.And then somehow,

someone accidental-ly made a big mess a couple of days later when they ate a jelly donut in the front seat and got a bunch of the sugary white powder residue all over the gear shift and more.Once again I only

have myself to blame since I was the do-nut-eating dummy. Luckily a wet cloth cleaned that mess up quickly and I didn’t need to go see Buck. But realistically, it’s only a matter of time.Lori Welbourne is a

syndicated columnist. She can be reached at LoriWelbourne.com

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vided; participants should bring their own lunches. The cost is $40 per child ($20 per sibling).

WRAPS will also be offering adult only acting classes from Aug. 13 – Sept. 3. This set of workshops will focus on how to spend your time on stage, and how to work with an ensemble. The cost is $20 per person. This workshop might encour-age a few people to take the plunge and audition for our upcoming community play. This fall’s play will be a production with a twist: a dinner theatre performance of Café Murder (dates, cost, and venue to be announced). Casting will take place in late August, with performances tentative-ly scheduled for late October.

Café Murder is a hilarious murder mystery comedy about Rosemary Saint-John, a hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. She’s celebrating her birthday at a restaurant with her four kooky siblings - a hippie, a valley girl, a trucker, and a banker - and manages to make enemies with everyone around her. When she disappears and is presumed murdered, the only objective witnesses in the restaurant are the audience members, who must decide whodunit. Was it one of Rosemary’s siblings? The self-taught de-tective? The passionate French chef? The polite and proper mâitre d’? The sarcastic waiter? No one is above suspicion in this delightful dinner theatre murder mystery!

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Desert Daze Festival line-up announced

Spences Bridge is busy preparing for its 4th annual Desert Daze Festival. The two-day event from Aug. 9 – 11 at the old school grounds presents a jam-packed musical line-up and a wide variety of de-licious fruit and vegetables from nearby farms. In addition to the usual hot, sunny weather, the apple-bobbing and seed-spitting contests will be back.

“The seed-spitting champion spat 27

feet and ten inches a few years ago on his third try,” said Steve Rice, activity organ-izer and festival emcee. “The apple bob was popular with the kids.” Anyone up for the challenge should plan on joining these activities on Saturday afternoon.

The festival kicks off on Friday with an Aboriginal welcome ceremony. Over the two days more than 20 acts will per-form on an outdoor stage, surrounded by towering desert mountains. Favourite lo-cal musicians include The Tequila Mock-ingbird Orchestra, The River and The Road and Richie and the Fendermen from Lytton, Flat Busted from Spences Bridge, and Spiritus Mundii from Ashcroft.

Gates open at 12:00 pm on Friday Aug. 9. Performing this year are: First Nations Drumming and Opening Prayer;

Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan; Dilli R; Aaron Goodwin; Roar and Lore; Lindsay May Trio; John Henry; Spiritus Mundii; Miss Quincy and The Showdown; and Richie and The Fendermen.

On Saturday Aug. 10 you can see Na-dine Davenport; Al and Denise Horne; Dwayne Rourke; Miss Quincy and The Show-down; Barney Roth; Ladybug the Ramb-ler; Flat Busted; and The River and The Road. Closing the festi-val is one of the hottest acts currently in West-ern Canada, The Te-quila Mockingbird Or-chestra. There are also some great workshop scheduled throughout the weekend, includ-

ing Yoga with Maya and Bridging to Lit-eracy’s “Story Time”; and there’s always space available for a jam session.

For more information on artists per-forming at the 4th Annual Desert Daze Festival, volunteering, and workshops, visit www.desertdaze.ca.

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Fun in the sun at Desert Daze

Charlie Wilson and Jude Pelley of Pennybrook, performing in Ashcroft on July 31.

Community Volunteer GroupsThe Royal Canadian Legion #113301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0250-453-9656

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

Second Time Around201 Railway Ave., Ashcroft BC Anne Bonter 250-457-9781

BC Lung Association Carolyn Chorneychuk,Director 250-453-9683 Email:carelee67@gmail.com

Ashcroft & District Rodeo AssociationPhone: 250-457-9390

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

Ashcroft Yoga GroupCall Marijke - Phone: 250-453-0050

Desert Bells Handbell ChoirCarmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Sage Sound Singers Adult Community Choir Michelle Reid 250-457-9676

Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Committee Carmen Ranta 250-457-9119

Cache Creek Beautification Society(and Farmers Market) Judy Davison 250-457-6693

Ashcroft and Masonic LodgeZarthan Lodge No#105Contact Person: Fred Dewick Phone 250-453-2415

Canadian Red Cross - Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)Ashcroft Hospital - 250-453-2244

Ashcroft & District Tennis AssociationContact Person: Maria Russell MartinPhone 250-453-9391

Ashcroft & District Lions ClubContact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Seniors Assc.601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9762

The Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store601 Bancroft St., Ashcroft, BC Phone 250-453-9944

347 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet CorpContact Person: Lt. (N) Curran 250-319-3461Alexine Johannsson 250-453-2661email: darrin.curran@cadets.gc.ca

Sage & Sand Pony ClubDistrict Commissioner: Marcie Downsageandsandspc@hotmail.com

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary ClubContact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547

Desert Spokes Cycle SocietyPhone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

Ducks Unlimited CanadaAshcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer ChapterPhone 250-374-8307 Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

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Cache Creek Volunteer Fire DepartmentPhone 250-457-9967

Bridging to LiteracyContact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

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

Cache Creek Recreation SocietyContact Person: Jackie Phone 250-457-9122

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance SocietyContact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

South Cariboo Sportsmen Assc. #3366Attn: Marian Pitt, Box 341, Ashcroft BC V0K 1A0

Soccer AssociationContact: Sandi Harry Phone 250-457-9366

Minor Hockey AssociationContact: Lewis Kinvig Phone 457-7489 or 299-3229lewis.kinvig@rona.ca or lewiskinvig@hotmail.com

Historic Hat Creek RanchContact: Jack Jeyes Phone 250-453-2259

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Ashcroft Communities in BloomContact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita HowardPhone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net

Ashcroft Hospice ProgramShirley 250-453-9202 or Marijke 250-453-0050

Kinsmen Club of South CaribooContact Person: Dave 250-453-9062

VOTE FOR AlF TRillfor Village Councillor

August 10, 2013

* Served as village councillor for 3 years* Stands up for our community* Promotes health services* Works for our environment* Promotes present and future business

Has lived in Ashcroft for the past 26 years

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plain about the cooing of a dove? The bird is identified in our National Geographic Dictionary of Birds as the Eurasian Col-lared Dove. Ashcroft also has its pigeons. They, too, coo. I’ve heard no complaint about the pigeons, even though coveys of the delightfully plump squabs feed on the droppings of grain from the passing freight cars. But if we consider that the cooing of a dove - or a pigeon, for that matter - is a problem, then consider the poor Brit of coastal England, where gulls squawk day and night in a cacophony

that defies sleeping without a pill. And then there is that splattering of white gull poop that can assail the poor pedestrian and hiker, no matter where they hike, sit, or walk. Gulls must fulfill some function. As with doves and pigeons, however, we do not know exactly what it is. Let’s face it: we live in perilous times.

The fallI had a hard fall downtown in Ash-

croft a few weeks ago. I suffered more from shock than anything else, but my glasses took a beating. So did my nose – though it did not break - and my knee was skinned and a hip bruised. It happened

in a parking lot. Two men rushed to my aid, helped me to my feet, and put me in my car, then told me, “You can-

not drive.” They were right, of course, though I would have tried. Tanner, our dog, was at the groomer’s and I was due to pick him up. Instead, one of the gentle-men drove me home and the other fol-lowed. In my shock, I did not ask their names. If they are reading this column, they will know who they are. I just want to thank them so much for their kind-ly treatment of this senior lady. You were two angels.

On arriving home, the home care worker took one look at me and called her supervisor to say she would be late. She then called Debbie Muir and told her

what happened, and Debbie brought Tanner home. She took one look at me and said, “Call the ambulance.” The paramedics came with their usual efficiency, looked me over, put a cold compress on, and told me to rest. Sen-iors fall all the time. It’s so easy to do. And when you go down, you go down like a ton of bricks. I was lucky that day. It could have been so much worse.

Medical marijuanaIt seems a misnomer to

me. How can you inhale the smoke of marijuana and call it “medical”? Those who use the weed for medical purposes are upset because the federal government has changed the regulations. Because of the concern of fire chiefs and others across the nation, the new regula-tions will no longer allow the growing of weed in pri-vate dwellings. The govern-ment wants it controlled bet-ter and, presumably, made a commercial commodity and then (of course) taxed. New studies out of Sweden link pot (weed, marijuana) with cancer. Heavy users are more likely to get cancer than non-

smokers, which is not a surprising result. Apparently smokers of marijuana are twice as likely to get cancer. That’s a very high percentage. S’funny about smoking. So many of us smoked years ago; but that smoke caught up with us later on. You don’t notice it when you’re young. It’s in mid-life that symptoms of COPD, bron-chitis, and a whole host of other medic-al problems develop. It is a terrific drain on the medical system, smoking, whether it’s tobacco or marijuana.

The monarchy of BritainThe similarity between what is hap-

pening in Egypt today and what was hap-pening in Britain for the last two thou-sand years was brought home to me the other night. The TV series Monarchy, Professor David Starkey’s excellent nar-rative - part drama, part documentary - is a history of unremitting wars and vio-lence, where in a single afternoon 3,000 men can perish on a field of wild flowers and grass. Power. The wars and the bat-tles were all about power. That is what the ravening cries of young men on the streets of Cairo are all about, as well as the bloodletting in India and Pakistan and Afghanistan. You wonder when it will end, when power will be a shared thing. A thing built with checks and balances, compromise, reason. Don’t you wonder?

The Wellness FestivalSherman and I found the heat of Sat-

urday too much when the Wellness Festi-val was underway, and Friday was a day spent in Kamloops getting measured for new lenses. But on Sunday, we ventured down to the Trackside Diner, had coffee, and were then ushered into a seat under the canopy to hear the gospel music of the Elvis impersonator. He was a terrific en-tertainer, and had us all clapping, moving in our chairs. A good audience seemed much appreciated. Sherman, as most of you know, has limited speech ability, but he sang some of the gospel songs, know-ing the words from beginning to the end. It is always a joy to hear him singing. And the look of joy on his face! The Wellness Festival and the Plein Air event are new and lively reminders that Ashcroft’s cor-nucopia of ideas that work is growing by leaps and bounds.

So long for another month.

Good Samaritans come to the rescueCAKEWALK from p. 5

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John Mayden of Ashcroft, BC, passed away on July 22nd, 2013 at 87 years of age. He is survived by his children Warren Mayden of Ashcroft, BC, Pat (Brian) Peters of Vernon, BC, Jamie Mayden of Ashcroft, BC, and Janie Thomson of Kamloops, BC. John is also survived by his grandchildren Danielle (Jim)

Gerhardie, Tyler McLean, Steven Mayden, Chris (Maike) Mayden, Kevin McLean, Tim Mayden, Sarah (Craig) Elliott, great-grandchildren Kieran McLean, Xander McLean, Hayze Gerhardie, Kelsey Gerhardie, Tiana Mayden, Bryson Mayden, Austin Elliott, Cash Elliot and Paxton Mayden, brothers and sisters Harry (Joyce) Mayden, Francis (Wilburt) Kennedy, Vickie Kobza and Nettie Paziuk, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

John is predeceased by his wife Dorothy May Mayden.

A small Funeral Service was held on July 27th at 12:00 noon at the Ashcroft United Church followed by a Graveside Memorial at the Ashcroft Cemetery.

The family would like to express special thanks to all the nursing staff and caregivers at Overlander Extended Care Hospital.

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LOON LAKE from p. 9

Caveat emptorIn the first weeks of July a number

of Loon Lake Road residents were con-tacted by Lloyd Schell, who is a sales-man selling overpriced water filtra-tion systems. He targets rural custom-ers by calling them and offering free water quality testing. The test is bogus, and scares people into thinking their water is seriously contaminated. In June a woman from Quesnel went pub-lic after being scammed by Mr. Schell, whose high-pressure tactics enticed her into paying him nearly $2,600 for a re-verse osmosis water filter system that can be purchased at most other places for under $400. In 2005 Mr. Schell was banned from sales in BC for five years after complaints from seniors about his high-pressure tactics. In Alberta he has been charged with conducting direct sales without a licence and fail-ing to give a refund as required by law. On receiving a call from Schell, some savvy residents contacted the Clinton RCMP, who investigated and tracked Mr. Schell down in Clinton. It is under-stood that after a conversation with the local police, who reportedly warned Lloyd Schell about harassing local resi-dents, he packed up and moved on. Please be on your guard if you get a call from someone offering to provide you with a free water quality test in your home, done on site in a few minutes. If you want your water tested there are labs that do this work, and at a reason-able cost. The Interior Health Drinking Water Officer can be very helpful in di-recting you regarding how to take sam-ples and where to pick up the sample bottles, and recommending appropriate laboratories to do the testing. Watch out for the scam artists who try to scare you into giving away thousands of dollars

for something that doesn’t work; they seem to like to target seniors and rural people. If you are unsure about some-thing someone is offering to sell you, or feel you are being pressured into buy-ing, there is Consumer Protection BC to contact, who will tell you if there have been any problems with the vend-or (www.consumerprotectionbc.ca ).

Loon population in troubleBird Studies Canada has been oper-

ating a loon survey across Canada for some decade now. An interim study re-cently released indicates that common loon populations are in trouble, and that their reproduction has declined over the past 30 years. We have one resident volunteer who submits infor-mation on loons on Loon Lake to this survey. Last year there were reports of a loon success-fully raising a young one on the lake, but no one reported this year. Will they disappear ? Well, it depends on us. Loon Lake without the common loon – then what could the name mean? http://www.bird-scanada.org/volunteer/clls/

Blooming confusionThe fast shifts in weather

patterns here are causing prob-lems in the garden for those food crops that prefer a mod-erate climate throughout the growing season. Early bolting caused by frequent and sudden temperature shifts has meant the early end of cropping for many of the leafy vegetables, but the kale keeps on grow-ing; thank goodness, as it is such a useful leafy vegetable. The shift from temperatures in the high thirties (day) to six degrees (night) a short time later is just too much for some

plants, and they become confused. Wild raspberries, a gourmet delight, are now ripe – if you can find them.

Payphones becoming extinctThe CRTC has opened hearings re-

garding the telephone companies’ re-quest to permit removal of the last pay phones in communities. This will cause problems for many local residents who do not have a cell phone, and will like-ly mean that in the future they will be unable to find a pay phone when they are in town. Comments to the CRTC on how not having access to a pay phone will affect you are to be submitted by Aug. 13. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/info_sht/t1047.htm

What will we call the Lake if the loons leave?

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that TM Mobile Inc. of Burnaby, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a Right-of-Way for Communication Site and Power line purposes Section 8, Twp. 16, Range 25, W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Spences Bridge. The Lands File Numbers that have been established for this application are 3412820. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until September 20, 2013. Please refer to our website:http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp --> Search --> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSNOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Dennis William Peters, Deceased, who died on the 1st day of August, 2012, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, Susan Jean Peters at 1609 Woodburn Drive, Box 729, Cache Creek, BC, V0K 1H0, before August 21, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which she has notice. By: JENIFER BIRGITTA CRAWFORD Barrister and Solicitor Crawford aw Of ce 615 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2G 2K1 Telephone: 250-372-5234

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Gold Country presents... Past, Present & Beyond

GOLD COUNTRYBARBARA RODEN

The search for the murderer of Isaac Decker was hampered by the fact no one knew who the killer and his dead accom-plice were. There had been no iden-tifying marks on the dead man’s person or cloth-ing, nor in the suitcase discov-ered in the men’s boat. A photo-graph of the dead bandit, taken by police in Ashcroft, was sent to police departments in Can-ada and the U.S., but it generated no leads. The engineer and � reman from the train which had been held up on June 21 1909 were shown it, and both men were able to con� rm that the dead man was one of those responsible.

The provincial government and the CPR were now, between them, of-fering a reward of $4,000 for the ar-rest and conviction of the man who had killed Special Constable Decker, and while this was doubtless an incen-tive for many people to keep search-ing, the odds of � nding the unidenti-� ed man were slim. In the � rst week of July a Spokane, Washington deputy sheriff identi� ed the dead man as one Lou Kelly, a Canadian ex-policeman gone bad, but this proved to be wrong; while the report, received at the end of July, that a man claiming to be Deck-er’s murderer had worked at Doc Eng-lish’s ranch at Venables for a few days seemed more like a tall tale than fact. The only other things approaching clues had been found in the suitcase in the boat. One was a wooden clothes brush, stamped with the imprint of the Long Beach Mercantile Company; the other two were photographs, neither of which showed the unknown men.

It was a long shot, but the clothes brush and one of the photographs – showing a little girl sitting on the porch of a house – were sent to the Chica-go Police Department. A Chicago detective named Smith was dispatched to Long Beach, California, where enquiries at the Mercantile Company led nowhere. Smith then took the picture of the dead man, and that of the lit-tle girl, to the Long Beach Police Department, to see

if anyone there could identify them.At � rst it seemed that this would be

another dead end. Then Sergeant Phil-lips of the Long Beach force took an-other look at the picture of the girl, and something about it jogged his mem-ory. After a search through his pa-pers, Phillips came up with a duplicate of the photo, which had been given to him two years earlier while he was in-vestigating the case of a runaway girl. The girl had been found in Los An-geles, and had told the policemen that she had been taken by a woman to be photographed. Enquiries at picture stu-dios in Los Angeles soon found the correct one, and the photographer was able to provide the name of the woman who had had the picture taken.

The trail was taking some curious twists and turns, but at least there was now a trail to be followed. Sgt. Phil-lips traced the woman who had had the photograph taken, who remembered it very well. She was also able to re-member that she had given a copy of the picture to a man, and she recalled the surname of the man in question. It was Haney, and he lived in Florence, just south of Los Angeles.

It was not long before Sgt. Phil-lips was meeting with a Mr. and Mrs. Haney in Florence; and the detective

knew he had come to the right place. On the Haneys’ mantelpiece was the picture of a man Phillips recognized instantly as the person who had been killed beside the Thompson River in faraway Ashcroft. His name was Dave Haney, and his partner – the man who had killed Special Constable Isaac Decker – was his older brother Wil-liam, who was thirty-eight, and had previously served three years in pris-on for a robbery he committed in Cala-basas, California.

A B.C. Provincial Police ser-geant named Murray was immediate-ly dispatched to Los Angeles, to li-aise with the California police and see if Haney had returned to the area fol-lowing the murder of Isaac Decker. Newspaper reports had Sgt. Murray and the lo-cal police chasing Bill Haney as far south as Mexico, but these tales were almost cer-tainly exaggerated, for Mur-ray returned to Canada after a month’s absence with no pris-oner and no leads.

It was not until February 1910 that police � nally re-ceived a tip-off as to Haney’s location. He was, it seemed, back in the Calabasas Hills, about forty miles north of Los Angeles, where he was be-ing given refuge by relatives. Police mounted a raid on the property he was suspected of being in, but Haney had al-ready � ed.

Thus began a game of cat-and-mouse, as sheriffs, dep-uties, private detectives, and bounty hunters chased Bill Haney through the Calabasas Hills. Many of them were probably encouraged by the fact that the reward for the capture of Isaac Decker’s mur-derer had been increased to

$5.500; but Haney continued to elude his pursuers, clearly using his know-ledge of the area, and his connections there, to his advantage. At least one of his relatives said that she would happi-ly turn him in so he could get his “just deserts”, but no one managed to � nd Bill Haney, and gradually the search wound down. Two deputies, on their return to Los Angeles, told the press that they had “almost” caught Haney, and the fugitive wrote to mock them, saying, “I was on the trail next to you. You had better stay in the city, where you have only city folks to deal with.”

At that point, Bill Haney vanished from California. Whether or not he vanished from history at the same time is a matter that is still open to debate, more than one hundred years later.

To be continued

In the Line of Duty: Pt. 7 - The Face of a Killer

When William Haney had been identified as the murderer of Isaac Decker, this poster was circulated to police forces throughout North America. The $4,000 reward offered in 1909 would be worth more than $100,000 today.