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Princeton Secondary School athletic awards
Princeton Posse moving forward A renewed interest in our Princeton Posse Junior B Hockey team has seen several new and returning volunteers come forth so that our community can have a team competing in the 2013/14 KIJHL season. Coaches are being interviewed and the KIJHL is supportive of a reinvigorated volunteer base. Lyle Thomas, Assistant Coach Dave Clare and former Director, Larry Legault have formed an Interim Advisory Committee to deal with immediate business aspects and they will disband at the next general meeting. The Posse players have always been very active in the community, whether helping with the school reading programs, volunteering at various charity events or helping younger players learn to skate and enjoy hockey. We look forward to this year’s team continuing to do this. As has been mentioned in various news articles, volunteers are the backbone of our community and thanks must go to all former Boards of Directors and executives through the years for all the time and energy they have contributed to the operation of the Princeton Posse Hockey Club. This includes those many people behind the scenes and without them all, there would be no Posse.
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Students at Princeton Secondary School received Athletic Awards last Wednesday from their coaches for Most Valuable Player, Most Improved, Best offence, Best Defence in Basketball, Volleyball Soccer & Golf.
An introduction to Cormack Marsh Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
There is a special and almost unique area in Princeton that requires the attention of all residents. The reason the attention is required, is because this area, important in maintaining balance within our environment is in danger of being destroyed. It is a wetland, an area of approximately 3 hectares beside Old River Road, right alongside the Similkameen River. Wetlands are crucial to the environment as they provide space for wildlife to live and reproduce, offer protection from flooding (space for flood run-off) and can act as a natural water purification system - filtering pesticides, sediment and other pollutants.
Wetland areas also provide recreational opportunities and a place to study nature. Wetland losses are becoming a great concern in British Columbia. In the South Okanagan, losses have soared to 85 percent. In the Fraser Vancouver Island, it is estimated that up to 70 percent of the original wetland habitat has disappeared. Wetlands are lost due to the acts of drainage, filling, dyking and changes within wetland environment. Most wildlife in the province use wetland habitat at some point in their life cycle, and many red-and blue-listed species are wetland-dependent. Red List: Includes any ecological community, and indigenous species and subspecies that is extirpated, endangered, or threatened in British Columbia.
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COMMUNITY CaleNdar Arts GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month. 4:30 p.m. @ the Riverside Centre. Enquiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome! BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250295-4194 or Rosemary 250-295-6511 PRINCETON POTTERS GUILD, RIVERSIDE POTTERY STUDIO: Access to the potter’s wheel or hardwork, workshop opportunities, group projects. Call Sue for more info or to join. 250295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 Community: FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN: Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. Next date to be announced. Pre-register @ Nearly New on Vermilion Ave. ADULT & YOUTH BADMINTON: Grades 4 -12 Monday nights 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ P.S.S... Gym. INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250295-3541. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all. PRINCETON LIBRARY: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. wELCOME wAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. Call 1-866856-8442 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 PRINCETON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am wHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083
ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available. PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels”attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250295-6727 CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall. PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR wOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEw LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1w0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
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PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150. VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House. VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome! PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the PXA grounds. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134 PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets at the Sunflowers Downs Race Track. Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome! PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Fair Grounds. 6:30 p.m. New Members welcome! PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438 LAPADARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085 PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113 KOKANEE SUMMER SwIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759 PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00- 2:00. (pre-natal) 11:00 -12:00 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.
Lisa Carleton/Spotlight On Saturday, June 15, members of the Livingwater Community Church spent the afternoon at Cooper’s Foods in Princeton, performing a random act of kindness for the community. Pauline Neufield, Carol Farmer, Pastors Esther and George Donovan, Jason Gasparetto, Brenda Engel and Sylvia Bailey gave out hot dogs and drinks—just because.
Community Church changes name Living Water Foursquare Church has a new name. “Foursquare” is an old fashioned, outdated word that means “full”. This is a full gospel church which simply means that they believe the bible to be God’s word from cover to cover. The new name “Living Water Community Church” better represents who they are and articulates their love for community and desire to see families in church, providing Sunday school for kids, great music and worship and many friendship times with food. Look for their free coffee house
outdoor events in the summer and every Friday in September with a new fresh music experience every week. Plans are going on to open a before and after school childcare in September for kindergarten through grade seven. Watch for details. Also, they are hosting a free camping – family weekend camp August 16 – 18 at Riverspring Ranch. They welcome you and your gang to visit. For more information 250-295-7733 for Pastors George and Esther Donovan.
Hospital Auxiliary board takes break for summer Doreen Poulsen Princeton Hospital Auxiliary
Summer wind up potluck was held on June 10, marking the beginning of the Auxiliary’s summer break. Regular monthly meetings will resume September 9, 2013. Monthly meetings will take place on the second Monday of each month at the Princeton General Hospital. Although there are no meetings during summer months, the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop will remain open Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m., to 4 p.m. If you are looking for a special item and don’t see it, please ask at the counter as we do have larger items in our storage. — On that note, be advised we have many baby strollers available. So far this year, we have had the opportunity to be generous with our gifts. Here is an up-todate list of what your patronage at the Thrift Shop has enabled us to give to our community: Two $1000 bursaries to graduates of Princeton Secondary School, $5000 to the Penticton Regional Hospital “Have a Heart Radio Thon,” $10,000 to Princeton Highway
Extrication Society towards their new truck, $5000 to Vermilion Court for the new walk in tub, $1085 to Princeton Ground Search and rescue, $2200 to the Meals on Wheels program to enable them to continue for another season, $10,036 to Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge for two special mattresses and $93.59 to assist with a sound system for the Princeton Health Care Centre. Thank you Princeton and all our volunteers for making this possible. Remember the Auxiliary raffle for the framed watercolour called, “My New Blue Desk.” — painted and donated by Sandy and Bill (not Bob - apologies for the previous error) Spring. Tickets are $1 each and only 300 are available for purchase. Pick yours up at the Thrift Shop Draw date is June 26. If you have an interest in becoming a part of this great organization, just visit us at the Thrift Shop or call 250-295-1577 for more information. ~ New members are always welcome. ~ Have a great summer everyone!
POSSE FORWARD - from page 1 Please join the many interested and supportive people for a Special General Meeting to be held Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m., at Riverside Centre. Whether you just want to learn what is happening or are willing to put your name forward as a volunteer for a committee or director/executive position, all are welcome. Nominations will be taken from the floor. While there is the realization that hard work is ahead, it is exciting to have citizens come forth with constructive help and suggestions. Keep an eye out for info posters in the community and on social media. You may also call 250-295-7343
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Meet the Town’s new CAO Lisa Carleton
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During the regular meeting of Council on June 3, Mayor Frank Armitage announced that Council had hired a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Princeton. Mayor Armitage also extended a thank you to interim CAO Bob Wilson, for the great job he had done and for his help in finding someone to fill the position. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Richard Zerr comes to Princeton from Richard Zerr is the new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Princeton. Surrey. He is a profes- He began with the Town on Monday, June 10. To welcome Richard, stop in sional planner/consul- at the Town Office. tant with a wide set He is impressed with the airport, stating that of management skills having had experience in it rivals much larger communities. working within large municipalities like Surrey “It’s one of those little drivers that brings and North Vancouver as well as smaller munici- people to a community,” he said. palities like the Village of Tahsis, where he Richard Zerr and his wife Marilyn (retiring served as Chief Administrative Officer for three teacher) had been looking into interior commuyears. nities to find the place in which they wanted to Zerr began his new position with the Town of retire. They enjoy outdoor activities like hiking Princeton on Monday, June 10 and is impressed and skiing and very much enjoy the sound of with the community. rushing water. He says that “the size of the community is “Princeton has access to opportunities to nice and that there seems to be lots to do.” He enjoy life,” said Zerr, “I believe we are well posinoted that there were “a lot of events here.” tioned for the future,” he added.
Get to grad and back home safely VICTORIA - Be safe and plan a ride to and from grad - ahead of time. That is the message the Province wants graduating students to hear as they get ready to celebrate graduation and start their futures after high school. “No one wants grad night to be remembered for a tragedy. We really want teens to think seriously about their safety on the road, especially on grad night, which should be a celebration of their hard work and the beginning of their new lives outside of high school. We’re asking them to make safe choices that allow that to happen.” - Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton Students are encouraged to add transportation planning to the top of their pre-grad to-do lists, so that “picking a ride” to and from grad is given the same importance as “picking a party outfit”. Research shows that young drivers are overrepresented in motor vehicle collisions, even when compared to other new drivers in older age groups. Ideas for how students can get to and from grad safely might include: * Lining up a ride to and from grad with a parent or other adult relative. * Choose an experienced driver who will be the designated driver. * Hiring a taxi or car service. Students can also watch out for their friends. If your friends are not making safe travel choices on grad night, you should intervene or tell an adult. In addition, anyone catching a ride from a fellow student is reminded that drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) must not have any alcohol in their system while behind the wheel. The consequences range from a minimum 12-hour licence suspension for a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than zero to a 90-day prohibition and possible criminal charges for blowing over 0.08 BAC. GLP drivers are also banned from using any electronic device - including hands-free - while driving.
Parents of high school grads can support their teens and get involved by: * Sitting down with teens and talking about safe travel choices. * Discussing the serious penalties for drinking and driving, found in detail here: http:// www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv/prohibitions/impaireddriving.htm * Talking to other parents about expectations and rules for the evening. * Texting teens on grad night to remind them they can ask a parent for a ride, no matter how late it is. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender “High school graduation marks an important milestone for every student, their friends, and family. My wish for each graduate is a joyful celebration. Too often, grad night ends in tragedy when responsible transportation plans are not made ahead of time. This grad season, plan for safe transportation to and from your prom and take an accountable start to life beyond high school.” Quick Facts: * Car crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for youth age 16-21 in B.C. * On average, nine youth ages 16-21 are killed and 1,700 youth are injured during April, May and June in B.C. every year in car crashes. * 25 per cent of speeding drivers and 19 per cent of impaired drivers in B.C. involved in crashes, resulting in injuries or fatalities, were between the ages of 16 and 21. * Approximately 31 per cent of all car crash fatalities in B.C. are related to impaired driving. * This year, 55 school districts participated in the Support Dry Grad fundraising campaign. Now in its 12th year, BC Liquor Stores’ awardwinning Support Dry Grad campaign has raised more than $3.9 million toward alcohol-free graduation events. Learn More: Young B.C. drivers and their safety: www.pssg. gov.bc.ca/osmv/road-safety/young-drivers.htm
Notice of Special AGM The Princeton Posse is very excited to unveil a new organizational structure at a Special AGM to be held:
Tuesday, June 25 7:00 p.m. Riverside Community Centre We will be accepting nominations for Director positions as well as registering interested volunteers.
It is believed that many hands make light work and work can be fun when we all work together as a team. We have an opportunity to start fresh with a new coach, new organization and a new team.
Come out and get involved in the coolest game in town or just to show your support for your Princeton Posse!
JUNE 20TH 7:30 PM
Riverside Centre Theatre 148 Old Hedley Road, Princeton, BC
ADVANCED Tickets are AVAilable at: the Sunflower Gallery (105 Vermillion Ave.)
Tickets Will also be available at the door
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Band says “no” to smart meters Joe Fries Penticton Western News
Citing “science-based evidence,” the Osoyoos Indian Band announced Thursday it would ban the installation of smart meters at 700 homes and businesses on reserve land. “Having been presented with science-based evidence, the band council and I are convinced that Fortis’ proposed wireless smart meters in meshed-grid networks have the potential to harm our children and our environment,” Chief Clarence Louie said in a press release. “No scientist on the planet has been able to verify the safety of these extremely dangerous devices that emit microwave radiation 24/7 and which cannot be turned off.” The press release does not specify the sciencebased evidence upon which the council based its decision. Louie did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. FortisBC has applied to the B.C. Utilities Commissions to install the devices, which it contends emit only tiny bursts of electromagnetic
radiation below limits set by Health Canada. The BCUC is expected to rule later this year on the application. FortisBC spokesperson Neal Pobran said without that approval, it’s premature to speculate how the company will respond to the OIB’s move. “We’re definitely going to work with all concerned customers if we get approval, and hopefully we can get a resolution through dialogue,” he said. “It’s a bit early in the game, because we don’t even have a project to begin with, so we can’t really speculate if we’re even going to be going out there and putting on these meters.” Pobran said the company isn’t contemplating an opt-put option for individual customers, and isn’t sure to which evidence the OIB has referred. “There’s no real scientific or health reason to be concerned with the advanced meters,” Pobran said. The smart meters proposed by FortisBC are designed to wirelessly relay usage information to a neighbourhood hub, which would then transmit the information to headquarters.
Directors discuss regional emergency planning Steve Arstad Keremeos Review
The regional district Protective Services Committee spent some time discussing the role of regional directors in emergency operations during committee and regular board meetings on Thursday, June 6. A good part of the discussion centred on a hypothetical situation involving a flood emergency in Keremeos and the Lower Similkameen. The committee discussed such things as jurisdictional and command responsibilities with Regional District Okanagan Similkameen Emergency Services Supervisor Dale Kronebusch. Kronebusch recently completed an emergency planning session with Village of Keremeos staff. He noted that decision making in a public emergency would be based on geographic jurisdictions. As an example, a flood emergency within the
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Keremeos village limits would be handled under the jurisdiction of the village itself, but should the emergency spread beyond the village limits, regional and or provincial resources would be brought to bear. Kronebusch also noted that ultimate decision making during an emergency event would lie with the Incident Commander. Electoral Area “B” Director George Bush initiated a discussion surrounding the need for preventive maintenance to prevent and reduce the severity of emergencies. “I’m aware of the meaning of the term ‘orphan dikes’” he told the committee, “ And also aware that prevention is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings. We need to do more preventive maintenance work on Similkameen dikes.” Other directors agreed, Area “D” Director Tom Siddon stressing the importance of inspecting earthen dams. Electoral Area “H” Director Brad Hope also agreed, noting that Eastgate had a dike issue that had finally been addressed. He also commented on the need to assess potential threats, describing the access corridor and slide potential at Missezula Lake near Princeton as a known “potential trap” that should be a priority that doesn’t take years to deal with. “We spend huge amounts when an emergency happens, when much less can be spent through preventive maintenance,” he observed. Area “C” Director Allan Patton cautioned the committee that recent large tax increases for many residents in the region has resulted in many angry taxpayers. Budget increases for unquantifiable maintenance programs might be a tough sell.
ICBC files notice of civil claim ICBC has filed a notice of civil claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against 46 individuals who have been charged or convicted for their actions throughout downtown Vancouver following game 7 of the Stanley Cup final on the evening of June 15, 2011. In the civil claim, ICBC is seeking general damages, special damages, aggravated damages, punitive damages, interest and costs. ICBC has also named Jane Doe and John Doe as defendants in the civil claim for any individuals that
have either charges pending or are named at a later time. ICBC has a responsibility to protect our customers’ premium dollars and is taking legal action to recover the costs of these acts of vandalism to ensure they are not passed on to our customers. The full notice of civil claim can be read at: http://icbc.com/ news-releases/2013june14-01/ notice%20of%20civil%20claim. pdf Given this matter is now before the courts, ICBC has no additional comment to make at this time.
Town of Princeton Deer Survey Reminder: Deer Surveys may be picked up at the Town of Princeton Office or printed from the town website: princeton.ca The deadline for the survey is Monday, June 24. During business hours, please drop your completed survey off at the Town Hall - 169 Bridge Street.
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Life giving goal is achieved Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Back in April of this year, Robb Smylie was inspired to provide emergency service departments such as rescue and fire with life saving mask kits for pets. In the event of an emergency these kits assist in providing life giving oxygen. In April, Smylie donated O2 Fur Life® kits from WAG’N Pet Safety Gear to the Princeton Fire Department, Princeton Extrication Society and to Princeton Ground Search and Rescue. Since then, with the assistance of generous people who love their animals and their community, Smylie has acquired and is able to present kits to the volunteer fire departments of: Hedley, Keremeos, Eastgate, Erris, Hayes Creek, Tumbler Ridge and to the Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA). Smylie had wanted to give a kit to the Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Tulameen Volunteer Fire Department, but Robb Smylie and his “baby” Racer demonstrate the 02 Fur Life® mask that was happy to find out will aid in supplying oxygen to a pet in distress. Smylie began his campaign in that they already own April of this year to outfit emergency units with kits to help provide a second chance to animals. The campaign has been a great success. Princeton and one. Area H, Hedley, Keremeos and Tumbler Ridge units have all received the kits. Smylie would like to recognize the folfolks provided enough with their donations, to lowing people for their, “Generosity and selfless purchase one more kit. contribution to this humble project.” Smylie also carries a kit (which he purchased Anne and Bill Vowles, (The Hut Bottle with his own funds) while he travels with his Depot) donated for two kits; Teresa Vandale “baby,” Racer. He says, “I pray that my kit or of Tumbler Ridge donated for two kits; Dawn any of the others will never have to be used, Kastor (Princeton Loonie Bin & Bakery) donat- but…” ed for one kit; Norma Tremblay, Annie Ewing With that “but,” the community can be and Karen Angstadt, Darryl Holloway and Bob assured that the opportunity for pet survival in Dolman combined to donate for one kit. the event of an emergency has been made greater Smylie also extends, “A heartfelt thank you to thanks to the efforts of all those who donated all of those who leave me a bag of cans or bottles and especially to Robb Smylie for achieving his once in a while—you know who you are.” These life giving goal.
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As the feeding -at the-trough hijinks of Senator and former journalist Mike Duffy continues to disgust the nation, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation last week continued to remind us that politicians continue to ignore the larger issue at hand - that of accountability. Under pressure from the unrelenting media pressure related to the scandals in the Upper House, the Senate board met in public for the first time ever to tighten up the rules related to expense claims. Now, senators will actually have to produce a receipt for some expenses. What? That’s right - prior to the “tightening” of the rules, senators did not have to produce receipts for all expenses. Similar rules apply to MPs. Canadians need to protest loudly, and immediately - the lack of rules that seem to be based on some kind of archaic, elitist notion that people appointed to these positions are somehow more honourable or trustworthy than the rest of the unwashed masses. The CTF is currently calling for the Harper government to pass the Private Members Bill by MP John Williamson, (Conservative – New Brunswick Southwest). The bill, entitled The Protecting Taxpayers and Revoking Pensions of Convicted Politicians Act, would take away the Parliamentary pension from any MP or senator convicted of a serious crime, including stealing from taxpayers. It looks like the Duffy case has exposed a raw nerve within the Canadian public. That’s good - we hope the publicity and pressure continues until Duffy is gone from the senate for good, and accountability is forced upon everyone who has access to public funds.
What ails the NDP? Plenty VICTORIA – After 34 NDP MLAs were sworn on “equitable tax policy” even identified the probin to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach lem. Its first recommendation: “Increase our ecoat least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few quesnomic and financial literacy to gain credibility.” tions about his future. The “public ownership” table really got radiThe party’s provincial council will meet June 21 cal. Scrap public-private partnerships, the basis of to set the terms of reference for a review of the parmost government construction today. “Nationalize” ty’s dismal election performance, Dix told reporters. independent power projects, in the Venezuelan style He repeated that his performance won’t be spared, of state seizure of private assets. And perhaps most and ticked off some conventional wisdom about the incredibly, tear up the trade agreement between NDP campaign. Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. that harmonizes Tom Fletcher Dix mentioned the alleged lack of “negative” ads, transport truck regulations and so forth. the local campaigns (read candidates), the decreasIn the real world, the four western premiers met ing reliability of polls and, when pressed, his surprise this week in Winnipeg. And the three-province projdecision to come out against the proposed twinning ect now called “New West Partnership” will continue of the TransMountain oil pipeline. to dismantle archaic inter-provincial barriers. Like last week’s hysteria over a tiny leak in that pipeline, these Why would the NDP be secretly against that? Because it’s also are great sound bites for the short attention spans of the modern a “labour mobility” agreement. media. But they don’t explain much. This harkens back to a supposed golden age in Canada, when This all-powerful NDP provincial council is a case in point. two corporate titans shared the beer business, producing identical A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. of an NDP policy development workshop called “Imagine Our Inter-provincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, Future” that was leaked by the B.C. Liberals in the final days of requiring each province to have a big unionized brewery to make the campaign. uniformly bad beer for the proletariat. The workshop took place in November 2010, coincidentally at This is the power of a monopoly union. And because of it, this the same provincial council meeting where the revolt against for- was how governments tried to “create jobs.” It’s a bygone era to mer leader Carole James tumbled into the open. While 13 caucus which many core NDP supporters stubbornly cling. This explains members were knifing their leader for reasons they still can’t or the party’s revival of a “job protection commissioner” for forestry. won’t articulate in public – a glaring problem in itself – the backWhich brings us to the proverbial root cause of the B.C. room policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise. NDP’s woes. Its largest financial donor is the B.C. Government Among the “dream tree” notions put forward in the workshop and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the was “free” post-secondary tuition and public transit, along with party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of raising wages and lowering fees for daycare. This isn’t a dream Public Employees and the Hospital Employees’ Union. tree, it’s a money tree. Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling body, not a high school caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively. “social justice” class or an Occupy Vancouver squat. “Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Showing a glimmer of adult supervision, the workshop table Press “
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Changes to Legion Week celebrations The Royal Canadian Legion will host the Legion Week celebration on Friday, June 28 rather than the Saturday, June 29. This will allow us to fully utilize our facility and let the public enjoy all that we have to offer. As you know, this is also the long weekend and Racing Days weekend in Princeton. On Friday, June 28, Princeton rotary will host their annual Rotary Parade at 6 p.m., the Legion colour party will be at the front of the parade. Prior to the parade, the Legion will be open to the public from 12 to 4 p.m., offering a free hot dog or hamburger to those of you who wish to celebrate with us. The Lounge will be open, view the banquet hall and visit the information booth in the lobby. Bring the kids down to enjoy a game or receive a temporary tattoo. Prizes and small gifts will be given and members will be available to answer any of your questions. “Did you know that you do not have to be a veteran or offspring of a veteran to belong to the royal Canadian Legion?” —Ask us! As well as the above festivities, please join us Friday evening at 7 p.m., in the Legion lounge for a free dance—music provided by Ian. Bring your friends and have a great time.
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Princeton Secondary awards for athletic achievement Basketball Grade 8 Girls: Heart & Hustle Award - Saki Irie Most Improved - Thyme Callihoo Best Defensive - Kodi Lindley Grade 8 Boys: Favourite Teammate - Corey Thompson Best Defender - Theo Goeson MVP - Michael White Most Improved - Eric Holland Junior Girls: MVP - Sam Simons Best Defensive - Brooke Kassa Most Improved - Megan Liddicoat Coaches Award - Zoe Douglas Junior Boys: MVP - Morton Johnston Most Improved - Rueben Howarth Coaches Award - Morgan Grigg
Senior Girls: Most Outstanding Offensive - Ciara Bamford Most Outstanding Defensive - Julia Reichert MVP - Angie Marshall Senior Boys: MVP - Marshall Brown Most Improved - Krys Krenn Coaches Award - Hayden Riel Golf: Rookie of the year - Morton Johnston Service Award for Dedication Drayden Larsen Low Stroke Average Medalist Michael White & Tristan Vandermeulen Volleyball: Grade 8 Girls: MVP - Sam McEwen Coaches Award - Hanna Gould Favourite Teammate - Kate-Lynn Bartlett
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Open fire prohibition set Celebrating Graduation for Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on Saturday, June 15, the current open burning ban will be expanded throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones, in order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public. Anyone planning to light Category 2 or 3 fires in the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones must extinguish all such fires by noon on June 15. This prohibition will remain in place until Oct. 1, 2013 in the Clearwater and Salmon Arm fire zones and until Oct. 15, 2013 in the Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, Merritt and Lillooet fire zones, or until the public is informed otherwise. A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://bit.ly/1952BMI Specifically, this open fire prohibition applies to: * the burning of any waste, slash or other materials * the burning of stubble or grass * the use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description This prohibition does not ban campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide (or smaller) and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. This prohibition covers all B.C. parks, Crown lands and private lands, but it does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Before lighting any fire, residents should check with local civic authorities regarding any current prohibitions.
The Kamloops Fire Centre stretches from the northern border of Wells Gray Park to the U.S. border to the south, and from the Bridge River Glacier west of Gold Bridge to the Monashee Mountains east of Lumby. Anyone planning to conduct an open burn before this prohibition takes effect should review the Information Bulletin at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/ DisplayArticle.asp?ID=1865 For information about open burning and tips on making responsible burning decisions, please download one of the open burning guides at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/ Bans.asp Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cell phone or call 1 800 6635555 toll-free. For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca You can follow the latest wildfire news On Twitter at http://twitter.com/ BCGovFireInfo On Facebook at http://facebook.com/ BCForestFireInfo
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Last Thursday began celebrations for Graduation 2013. Students, parents and teachers enjoyed a wonderful Grad Dinner at RockRidge Canyon. The roast beef dinner and desserts were terrific. Graduation ceremonies take place this upcoming Saturday, June 22 at Princeton Secondary School beginning at noon.
NDP – Commercialization of GMO Alfalfa gets go ahead from Canada’s Regulator Ottawa, ON – Alex Atamanenko, MP (BC Southern Interior) says that the approval and recent registration of one variety of genetically engineered alfalfa, a herbicide tolerant (Roundup Ready) alfalfa by Monsanto/Forage Genetics International, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency means it can now legally be sold in Canada. Even more worrisome to the BC MP is that more varieties may be approved over the summer in a process that is completely secret. “We need a huge public outcry across the Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior country to stop the company from releasing this seed into the market and our environment,” declared Atamanenko. “The government has completely abdicated its responsibility in approving GM seed that farmers and consumers say they neither need nor want and will wreak certain havoc in our environment and markets.” According to Atamanenko, alfalfa, known as the ‘Queen of Forages’, is not only important to conventional farming but it is a particularly valuable crop to organic farmers who use it to fix nitrogen and as a soilbuilding component in their crop rotations. “The release of GM alfalfa in complete disregard for organic and other farming systems should only be viewed by all as an all out attack against farmers and a safe food supply,” stated Atamanenko. “The very nature of alfalfa makes contamination inevitable via bee pollination to the point where eventually all alfalfa, even wild, will be Roundup Ready.” For reliable information on GM alfalfa, please visit www.cban.ca . I also urge everyone to contact the company directly to voice your objection in support of farmers and a healthy food supply: Forage Genetics International – Phone:(403) 378-4420, Fax - (403) 378-4472 Email: vanee@eidnet.org Website: http://www.goldmedalseeds.ca
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WETLANDS - from page 1 Blue List: Includes any ecological community, and indigenous species and subspecies considered to be of special concern (formerly vulnerable) in British Columbia. Elements are of special concern because of characteristics that make them particularly sensitive to human activities or natural events. Bluelisted elements are at risk, but are not extirpated, endangered or threatened. A family living close to the wetland, has for three years been observing the area. Outside of being home to such creatures like, marmots, beavers, muskrat, snakes and frogs, the Lahaie family has both observed and recorded 76 varieties of birds there. The wetland along the Similkameen River has for quite some time, been being filled and polluted with garbage, metal and other materials. During the Earth Day clean up event held in April of this year, a trailer full of trash and debris was removed from the wetland. The area is clearly marked with “No Dumping” signs, but they have obviously been ignored. A group of women involved with the April clean-up and others who share concern for the wetland and the community are hoping to create awareness and to bring about an understanding of how crucial it is to preserve it. Kelley Cook, Johanna Nott, (Vermilion Trail Society) Judy Short, (Princeton Rotary) Marjorie Holland, (Princeton Arts Council) and Amanda and Cathy Lahaie ( Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists) also wish to honour a long time resident of Princeton, who passed away in March of this year. The wetland area is to be dedicated in his honour—to be named, “Cormack Marsh.” Robert Bremner Cormack was a dedicated member of the community who served as principal to the schools, chairman of the hospital board an was a member of both the Royal Canadian Legion and the Princeton Rotary Club for fifty years. He enjoyed drawing and painting and sharing his work with the community. Nature seemed to be his muse. “The river paintings, he did are the most interesting,” said his son Alan Cormack. Cormack said his family will be pleased with the honouring of his father. “It’s nice to get that tribute”, he said, “Dad would appreciate that.” The group of ladies wish to create a kiosk containing information about the wetland, complete with some reproductions of Robert Cormack’s paintings. They would also like to install a bench for those who wish, to sit and enjoy the beauty that Cormack Marsh has to offer. If you are interested in providing a donation to assist or have a copy of a Robert Cormack painting to lend for reproduction, please give Marjorie Holland a call at 250-295-6718. For more information on wetlands and the importance of them to the environment, please visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wetlands.html
One of the “No Dumping” signs that stands at the beginning of the three hectare wetland being named Cormack Marsh.
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This group of women wish to create an awareness within the community as to the importance of this wetland area and to honour a long time Princeton resident by giving it the name; “Cormack Marsh.” The women hope by sharing the crucial importance of the wetland that it will deter any further filling, dumping of trash and/or debris that will lead to its ultimate destruction.
Defacement of property does not impress the neighbourhood Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
On Friday, June 14, residents living along Panorama Crescent woke up to one heck of a nasty mess. In four different spots along the street and the retaining walls a not-so-creative individual or individuals defaced the area using fluorescent pink spray paint to write out extremely insulting comments containing foul language. Crew members from the Town of Princeton, having to rearrange the day’s schedule came out quickly to cover up the unsightly mess. The cost of cleaning up was $750. Defacing property like this can result in charges under the Criminal Code of Canada. Mischief 430. (1) Every one commits mischief who wilfully (a) destroys or damages property; (b) renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective; (c) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property; or (d) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any
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Blue Western Sky Tour of One-Act Plays:
On the road with alive theatre and creative heart
Theatre In the Raw is coming to Princeton tion; the plays are directed by Jay Hamburger. with its Blue Western Sky Theatre Tour of OneThe Blue Western Sky Tour will open its Acts. We are embarking on our tenth tour with production, performing at the Riverside Centre the 19 year-old Vancouver Lower-Mainland Theatre in Princeton on Thursday June 20, independent based theatre company. We are moving on to Cawston on Friday June 21 at honoured and delighted to not only be presentthe Cawston Community Hall, then roll into ing three original prize-winning one-act plays, Merritt, Saturday June 22 at the Culture Club but also a wonderful blues singer and accomand rounding out the road tour in Spences panist that will delight your cultural musical Bridge, BC at The Packing House on Sunday tastes. June 23. The troupe will be winding it all up for The first play in our one-act lineup is Maybe four nights from Thursday June 27 to Sunday Miles by Joe Lauinger – a short piece about June 30, 2013 at the Tipper Review Room at the an encounter between a university professor Tipper Restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver. and his former student in a business that he Theatre In the Raw is a grassroots awardfrequently visits and where she just happens to winning professional company that champions work. original full-length dramas, one-act play works The second one-act Talk Medicine by Sheryl and musicals residing in Vancouver’s eastside Melnyk is an in-depth monologue centred on of town. You may recall Raw’s successful and a man stubborn in ways yet desperate to open memorable heartfelt productions of Bruce – up to ease a burden about strange and comThe Musical from the 2008, 2009 production plex incidences in his life. This one-act monoof Slawomir Mrozek’s Vatzlav; the very popular logue was presented as Theatre In the Raw’s 2010 International Festival of One-Act Plays twenty-third original radio play broadcast on and the original musical Yippies In Love playPhoto by Tomasz Przystupa © ing to sold out houses in Vancouver in 2011. Vancouver Co-Op Radio’s (100.5FM) Arts Rational program for the Ninth Annual Heart Theatre In the Raw Society…“Giving Exposure to Voices Seldom Heard” since The Theatre In the Raw box office number is: 1994 www.theatreintheraw.ca (604) 708-5448 or (604) 708-5477. of the City Festival in the fall of 2012. In Vancouver tickets are always available at The last one-act on the roster is The Suspect by Andrzej Jar – a humourous yet chilling piece focused on a man increasingly with- the door - more detailed advanced ticket info for each venue can be found at www. drawn and skeptical as to what he sees around him. He suddenly becomes the mark for theatreintheraw.ca political subterfuge and deception far beyond his own imagination. The music Blues for the Road is supplied by the Michelle Richard opening each Theatre in the Raw will perform at the Riverside Centre Theatre in Princeton on evening with Zi Paris on guitar as her accompanist. Ms. Richard will add song and June 20 at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. music close to the heart of each play. Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Advance ticket purThe actors in this year’s touring company are the very talented and seasoned chases may be made at the Sunflower Gallery on Vermilion Avenue. Tickets will be Roger Howie, Jason Hunt, Michelle Richard, Zi Paris, Jay Hamburger and Michelle available at the door as well. *** Some plays feature strong language. Weisbom. The costumes are by long standing designer Stephanie Jones, along with Jennifer Magajes as stage manager returning to another Theatre In the Raw producCome out and enjoy a night of original live theatre.
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4 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 large tomatoes Pinch cayenne pepper 2 pounds live crawfish 6 ounces white wine Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
the crawfish. Bring plenty of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the live crawfish to the boiling water and cook until they turn red. Remove the pan from the heat and drain. Add the crawfish to the skillet with the tomato sauce and stir well, coating the crawfish thoroughly with the sauce. Serve with your favorite sangria, or try the recipe below.
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ounces dry red wine tablespoon sugar Juice of 1 large orange Juice of 1 large lemon large orange, sliced thin crosswise large lemon, sliced thin crosswise medium peaches, peeled, pitted,
and cut into chunks 8 ounces sparkling water Combine all ingredients except for the club soda in a large punch bowl or serving pitcher. Refrigerate overnight. Add club soda immediately before serving. PC126235
Heat about 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Fry the onions and garlic in the oil until the onion is soft and translucent. While the onions and garlic are cooking, chop the tomatoes finely. Add the wine and the rest of the oil to the skillet, along with the tomatoes and their juice. Sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened slightly Season to taste. Keep warm while you cook
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Discussing the difference between ‘art and craft’ Recently, my husband Paul and I were sitting in our van having a discussion about art The other side is that we elevate “Art” to some mysterious process only understood by and craft and he asked me to define the difference between the two. the chosen and assume that paintings and sculpture are made on inspiration only, forgetting the perspiration of years of grunge work learning technique, colour, Keeping with my tradition of going where angels fear to tread, I dove right form and expression. Believe me, great art and great craft both involve many in. I’m always more than happy to express myself whether I really know what years of apprenticeship and I cannot tell you why it is sometimes assumed I’m talking about or not, but you must know this by now, and of course you that painting, drawing and sculpture are more mysterious. are free to check in with Wikipedia. So I ask you, have you not seen absolutely stunning craft? Have you ever First, I need to state that this was about visual art but I’m sure there are been stopped in your tracks by gobsmacking painting or sculpture? I allow similar questions about performing arts and literary arts. I’ll stick to the visual it doesn’t happen often for me but when it does, no matter what the object arts and craft for now. is, useful or useless, I understand that those experiences are a result of someWhen I was in art school, one of my more jaded professors told us that how seeing more than the object. It sounds corny and weird, but there is craft was useful and art was useless. In reality, he used a crude analogy involving a pot but we’re amongst gentle people here so we’ll go with the first statesomething in the piece itself, as if it has taken on a life apart from its creator. MERRILYN HUYCKE ment. That set us all back a couple of weeks but we recovered and those of The craftsmanship in either craft or art must come together with a sort of us in painting, drawing and sculpture continued to make useless objects and intuitive, dare I say metaphysical connection that can’t be conjured up with those in ceramics threw their useful pots. As time went on, we became more the left side of the brain. puzzled and unable to define the difference. You’ve probably gathered that I’ve whimped out because I can’t really Back to the van. I struggled with my explanation. There are so many assoexplain what the difference is. Maybe the closest I can come is to say that for ciations with the words “Art” and “Craft” that muddy the waters. Often times we downplay me, craft is taking the art from the metaphysical into the practical. It’s a marriage that fills craft as something involving glue, scissors, construction paper and a four year old we wish the world with wonder and beauty. to entertain. We may assume that craft is a mindless activity to keep young and old quiet Speaking of marriage, my bewildered husband had managed to keep his eyes from glazing over all that time and then we went for ice cream—the end! for a half hour. This is another discussion regarding children’s art but not for today.
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Water conservation program garners RBC support An initiative by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) aimed at delivering Okanagan Basin Water Board initiatives to more RDOS communities has caught the eye of the RBC Blue Water Project. The Regional District has received a $15,000 grant to provide workshops and educational events through the Water Conservation and Sustainability Program (WCSP). The funding will be used to expand the water conservation awareness program and improve use of potable water supplies to more communities within the Regional District. “Water is our most precious natural resource, and we know that industry, government, business and individuals can all play a part in protecting urban water,” said Karen Borring-Olsen, Regional Vice President, Okanagan, RBC Royal Bank. “We are pleased to help the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen contribute to a more swimmable, drinkable and fishable world for generations to come.” The RBC Blue Water Project funding will be used to provide for additional program resources, including materials and supplies for workshops and other events. The RDOS plans to build a ‘knowledge garden’ to showcase several examples of costeffective water conservation methods. “Throughout the region, we will be offering rain barrel-building and informational workshops on specific ways residents can reduce the use of potable water in their yards, through innovation and simple landscape modifications,” said Zoe Kirk, the
Regional District’s Water Ambassador. Kirk plans to launch the initiative June 14, visiting with RBC clientele at the Bank’s Penticton Main Street branch. As the Regional District’s water ambassador, she will be joining the staff at their RBC Blue Water Day event, offering conservation tips and information on stretching water resources, and protecting drinking water. “We are so pleased that the issues at the forefront of water distribution and use today will be brought forward to residents in the Similkameen,” said Area “G” Director Angelique Wood. “People in the area have long identified water as one of their greatest priorities and having the leadership of the Water Ambassador of the RDOS working on educational outreach will have tremendous positive impact.” The Regional District is committed to building and sustaining an environmentally responsible community. Launched in 2007, the RBC Blue Water Project is a 10-year global commitment of $50 million to help protect the world’s freshwater resource. To date, RBC has pledged more than $42 million to more than 500 charitable organizations in Canada and around the world that protect watersheds and promote access to clean drinking water. In 2013, the RBC Blue Water Project is focusing on initiatives that help protect and preserve water in towns, cities and urbanized areas.
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MLS 139082 Great price and opportunity! The Source is a well established TV and electronics store. High profile location. $199,900.00
MLS 141611 Fabulous 1st time buyer or rental/retirement apartment. Recently fully renovated, close to Rotary Park and Tulameen River. $139,000.00
MLS 141391 Cute as a button 2 bedroom home on large lot in Hedley. Home has been well maintained, perfect for a couple or rental unit. $109,900.00
MLS 137181 20 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amazing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00
S3-115 Angela Ave.
10 Eagle Cres.
602 Hwy 5A
335 Waterfront Ave.
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MLS 142812 Tulameen River estates has a standard of living with you in mind! Beautifully landscaped and fenced with awesome river view. $320,000.00
MLS 143369 The most outstanding rancher! Fantastic open layout with vaulted ceiling. Cozy gas fireplace, attached double garage. SOLD
MLS 142269 This one is a gem! Only minutes from Princeton, enjoy utter privacy with spectacular views and 13.20 rolling acres. $450,000.00
MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $268,000.00
109 Skye Blue Loop
2986 Gopher Tail Road
1021 Hwy 5A
2058 Osprey Lake Road
MLS 143134 Custom built home with nothing missed! Fantastic views of the mountains and Allison Lake. Ski boat lake is the perfect setting. $429,900.00
MLS 143349 Affordable lake front at popular Allison Lake. Just 20 minutes from Princeton on quiet no-thru street. $349,900.00
MLS 142731 Over 17 acre Hobby farm only 10 kms from town. Full fenced property features a barn with 6 stalls. 3 bed, 3 bath reno’ed home. $449,900.00
MLS 141766 Affordable 5 acre co-op share at Thistle Mtn. Guide Camp that’s set up for year round recreation. Main cabin with sleeping loft. $96,800.00
277 Riverside Ave.
2216 Bromley Cres.
103 Copperhead Road
2200 Highway 5A
MLS 142262 All the work has been done in this turn key, 2 bedroom home perfect for the first time buyers or retirement. $185,000.00
MLS 142388 Come and live steps from the Similkameen River. 2 bedroom rancher located on 1/2 acre lot in a quiet subdivision. $239,900.00
MLS 141612 Come enjoy the view from your deck. This home features 2 beds, 2 bath & walkout basement. $389,900.00
MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. $219,000.00
180 Moody Street
8 -590 E Similkameen
267 Clark Street
2620 Nicola Ave.
MLS 142906 One of the best lots in town! Home is located in desirable location with amazing view. 3 bedroom home with full basement. $329,900.00
MLS 140966 Brand New and Peaceful! 3 bedroom home on over 6 acres with a private pond and a beautiful view of the Similkameen River. $539,900.00
MLS 111093 Stylish 2600 sq. ft. loft home sits on large view lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Features in ground sprinklers and hardwood flooring. $339,900.00
MLS 139297 Fabulous 100 x 100 corner lot with shallow well and septic installed by Reichert’s. Home is 15 years young and is known as “The Barn.” $325,000.00
Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591
Broker Dan Pippin 250-295-6977
Lee Mowry 250-295-1990
Marty Gray 250-295-5044
Tyler Willis 250-295-2419
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We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.
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KIRBY, FRANCES LILLIAN Frances Kirby of Princeton, BC. passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Lodge on Friday June 7th, 2013 at the age of 84 years. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family care of www.HansonsFuneral.ca
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HAMILTON, Doris Doris of Penticton, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Doris will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandy (Wayne) Harrop of Princeton, granddaughter, Nikki Ouimet of Maple Ridge, Grandson, Paul Ouimet of Calgary, two great granddaughters, Emma, Danika, two sisters and one brother from England. Sadly predeceased by her husband, Eric Hamilton. Interment will be held in England at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made to the BCSPCA, 2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 7W7 or the Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.
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SHEPPARD, Helena (nee Fehr) Helen went home to be with the Lord, June 7, 2013. She has spent the past two and a half years Ashcroft, close to her daughters. Helen was born in Warman, Saskatchewan on January 17, 1929, the fourth child of Isaak and Susanna Fehr’s 13 children. She met and married Tom Sheppard in Melfort, SK in 1948. They came to British Columbia in 1950, where Tom worked in the mining industry. They travelled around the province, finally settling in Greenwood. It was there that they raised their family. In 1976 they moved to Ashcroft where they resided until Tom retired. At that time they moved to Princeton. In 2011 Helen moved back to Ashcroft. Helen will be lovingly missed by her children: William (Linda), Susan (Gord), Wesley (Rachel), Pat (Linda) and Sandra (Roy), 14 grandchildren, 22 3/4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Tena and Mary and their families, numerous nieces and nephews and many others who called her Grandma and friend. Sadly, she was predeceased by her husband Tom in July, 2008. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 PM Friday, June 14th, 2013 at St. Columba United Church in Greenwood, British Columbia, officiated by Pastor John Siemens. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family care of www.HansonsFuneral.ca
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Employment Help Wanted MORPHY RESAW Located in Tulameen Is accepting applications for production workers Job requirements are physical Call 250-295-6175 or mail resume to Box 2D, C2 Tulameen BC V0X 2L0
Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8
Income Opportunity NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed - No experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com
Sales INVESTMENT SALES Reps wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals. Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca
Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians and Maintenance personnel needed for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com SMALL Pine Logging Ltd. Requires a full time buncher operator for immediate and full time work in the Williams Lake and Quesnel area. Good wedges and a full benefit package available. Must also be willing to stay in camp. Experience would be an asset. Please fax resumes to (250)398-8216 or email smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca. Thanks.
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Friendly Frank 3 KITTENS needs a home. 250-295-0368 Apartment sized gas stove/oven $75. White full size fridge w/freezer $100. Older electric dryer $50. Older freezer Free. 250-295-3988 OLDER wooden handle, metal wheelbarrow $25, Metal lawn roller $40, Men’s 12 speed bike $10. All OBO. 250-2957582 Peugeot car parts, 1988 4 door. Prices vary. Fly tying, Hunting & Outdoor Magazines .75 - $1/each. Old horse tack, reins etc. Prices vary. Doctors beam floor model scale $85. Old clean copper plumbers torch $80. Chicken wire fencing, good to deer proof. 5ft tall approx. 100 feet, used 1/2 year. $99. Call 250-295-7827 PRESSURE WASHER, almost new $100. 250-295-4326
Garage Sales Sunkatchers RV Co-op Annual Yard Sale June 22, 2013 8am-noon 4155 Hwy 3 - Keremeos
3 BEDROOM house on large lot, quiet street, 3rd bench. Many nice features, attached garage, $900/month. Avail. now. Electric heat. Need 2 excellent references, No canine pets, Call 250-295-7827 for more details after 5 pm CLEAN & COZY 2 bedroom home, convenient downtown location. F/S/W/D, N/S N/P Ref’s req. $700/month Call 250-295-4106
Recreational/Sale 1989 FORD F-350 Corsair Motor home. 28 ft excellent condition 82,898 km. $7500 obo. 250-295-7554
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HOMES FOR RENT • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes everything. •2 BEDROOM house in Hedley. F/S/W/D, $600/month + Util. • 2 BEDROOM in town, F/S/W/D, nice yard, garage. $800/month DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025
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1992 WILDERNESS 25 foot 5th wheel. New tires and batteries. ONLINE $2,500 Calender or offers. Call 250-495-2353 for details. Trailwww.similkameenspotlight.com er is in Princeton.
Scrap Car Removal “WANTED� Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal. U Call I Haul. Scrap Metal & Vehicles can be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some. 250-295-5102
Trucks & Vans 2003 TOYOTA 4 Runner Limited, 275,000 km hwy miles. V8, FT 4 wheel drive, leather, full option load incl. sun roof. All options work, no CD changer. Clean interior, motor and drive train excellent. Well maintained. $9000 in Penticton. 1-250-462-4441 •
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals 4 Bedroom, 2 bath, large shop. Double lot. 306 8th ave. East Princeton 250-295-6770
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.
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1999 Four Winds 29’ Class C on Ford V10 Chassis. Only 34,300 km! Sleeps 6-8, dual AC, oven & MW. Gen. Shower, Q-bed, sofa. Asking 28,900. Osoyoos 250-4953385,cell/text: 250-486-1565 karenchuck@eastlink.ca
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Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM, 1 full bathroom, 4 appliances, fenced grass yard on the Similkameen River. 5 km west of Hedley. N/P, N/S, $800/month includes electricity. Ref’s & DD req. Avail. now. 250-292-8190
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3 BEDROOM + den d/wide moduline home on acreage. 6 min from town, east Princeton. $1250/month + Util. Avail. July 1. 250-682-3783
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Merchandise for Sale RESTAURANT AUCTION Food Services Equipment. Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259
Older 2 bedroom house, Large lot, Many updates. $170,000 Call 250-295-3783 after 6pm please or 250-295-6367
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CARE-A-LOT HOME SUPPORT Currently seeking to expand our quality team. The following positions are available to qualified recipients only. Registered RN/Housekeepers/Certified Care Attendants with valid CPR Level C/First Aid Level 1 or higher Drivers abstract and Criminal Record Check. Three personal references and Employment references required. Please respond to: Care-A-Lot Home Support PO Box 1823 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 “ NO PHONE CALLS !!!�
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DO THE MATH. CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSPAPER. 250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881
• Room w/shared Kitchen/Bathroom $350.00 + $50.00 util. • Studio cabin w/kitchen & bathroom $800.00 + $200.00 util. • 2 Bedroom Apartment $800.00 + $200.00 util. • 4 Bedroom, 2 storey lakefront house $2500.00 + $300.00 util. All above are fully furnished
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