Similkameen Spotlight, July 10, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

Events Car crazy weekend in Princeton Page 1 & 10

NEWS Community fire halls going up and improving Page 2

COMMUNITY

Call to help Alberta answered Page 11

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TELUS warns of phone scam TELUS urging customers to not give out personal information TELUS is warning Canadians about a surge in a common phone scam. TELUS is working to protect its customers from fraudulent phone calls, which are affecting wireless and landline customers including businesses, primarily in B.C. and Alberta. The latest scam involves ‘spoofing’, where a fraudster re-programs the caller ID signal to make it appear they are calling from a legitimate business, claiming to represent that organization. When someone picks up the scam call, the imposter on the other end of the line claims to be TELUS or another well-known organization, saying the person they called has won a prize. Other variants of the scam ask you to press 1 to receive a prize. The imposter will then try to convince the person they’ve called to hand over personal information and credit card numbers in order to collect the alleged prize. This can result in unauthorized charges to a credit card or identity theft. The calls are fraudulent, and in no way related to TELUS or other companies the scam artists claim to be associated with. Consumers should never enter their credit card information when prompted to by an unknown caller or automated call. TELUS recommends customers simply hang up if they receive a call. TELUS is also urging Canadians not give out personal information over the phone unless certain you are speaking to a legitimate company. If unsure when receiving a call from someone claiming to be from a company and asking for information,

Miranda Mezzatesta and her son Caden are among the many residents and visitors who enjoyed the sixth annual A & W/Princeton Show ‘N’ Shine held on Bridge Street this past Saturday. Caden was a big hit sporting his own little red fire truck.

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Weather Watch Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Classics and hot rods fill weekend Lisa Carleton

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On Saturday, Bridge Street, Princeton lined up with over 130 classic, collector, works in progress and works of art—cars, trucks and motorcycles. Spectators were also able to view the Princeton Posse Zamboni, the Princeton Highway Extrication Rescue truck as well as vehicles from the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department brought out their Bickel Fire Truck to show off and sold some ‘hot jelly’ as a fundraiser to help restore the old Bickel. Registrants entered locally as well as from Chilliwack, Osoyoos, Washington, Merritt, Kelowna, Vancouver, the

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Island, Penticton and throughout the Okanagan. “It is great—a fantastic turnout,” said Mac MacDonald, organizer of the A&W/Princeton Show n’ Shine. “Sunshine, hot cars, hot band—what more could you ask for.” Entertainment was provided by the Allenby Road Band again this year, giving folks the opportunity to ‘dance a little too.’ Princeton Ambassador Carmen Brodie and Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton helped out with the event and graciously greeted spectators. The Princeton Secondary Senior Girls basketball team offered attendees a great way to cool themselves down. The girls made and sold neck cooling scarves as a fundraiser for their team.

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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. 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

HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

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

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.

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

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.

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.

SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438

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

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!

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.

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

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Community fire halls going up and improving Erris Volunteer Fire Association Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Erris Volunteer Fire Association held their Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 6. The board of executives for 2013/14 are; Sandi Lawlor - president, Rick Freeman - vice president, Lyslie Reme - treasurer, Wendy Freeman - secretary and Rick Blue - director. association The Lisa Carleton/Spotlight also consists of seven fire fighters, six first Members of the Erris Volunteer Fire Association held their AGM on Saturday, responders, assistant July 6, after which they held a celebration inside their newly built fire hall. donated all lumber for the structure, Rick Fire Chiefs; Dave Stringfellow and Rick Blue, First Responder Freeman of Windsor Meats donated all the OSB coordinator, Debbie Blue (retired nurse) and dis- board.and Keystone Electric will provide the interior lighting for the hall. patch personnel; Chris Ross and Emily Poisen. Major discounts were given to the associaAs well as the AGM, the association held an open house to celebrate their newly constructed tion by; Vern Richard and Bob Weismiller for fire hall. Their building team leader is Wayne the Overhead Door - delivered and installed and by Jamie Hassell of Princeton Redi Mix for the Ross, who also designed the hall. “We’ve been beyond fortunate,” said Sandi foundation. Financial support has been given by the Royal Lawlor, president of the association. With thanks to donators and volunteers, in less Canadian Legion - B.C./Yukon Division, Royal than a years time, the volunteer association has Canadian Legion - George Pearkes Branch #56 been able to break ground and begin construction Princeton, the RDOS Community Forestry Fund and by the Regional District of Okanaganof their fire hall. Donators have supplied; time and equipment Similkameen with thanks to the efforts of Area for pre-build fine tuning - Walt Thomson, land H Director, Brad Hope. “Brad is to be thanked clearing provided by Bob & Pam Witt and Pat for his incredible guidance as well,” said Lawlor. The association has received their two trucks Fitzgerald, Arrow Transport - Dean McKinnon, all weather windows and doors - Scott Walker, thanks to both Brad Hope and the Hayes Creek Trusses and installation - Chris Willing and Joe Volunteer Fire Association. The volunteers building the fire hall all live in Tosczak, fire hall roof provided by Paul Garrett and the Roofing Team, electrical supplies by Pete the Erris area. With more hard work and dedicaRubingh of Princeton Home Hardware, time tion, they plan to have the hall finished by mid and /or materials by Jim Barnes of Hayes Creek September. The celebration then will be a “Barn Dance.” Electric, Jeff Larsen of Princeton Weyerhaeuser

Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Association

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.

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. 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

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The Hayes Creek Firehall at Osprey Lake is undergoing renovations to provide a second floor in order to have room for training and other activities. Deck stairs, doors, windows and siding have been installed by volunteer labourers. Wiring is almost complete and insulation started on Friday There was a short labour dispute....members went on strike for decent wages of one beer an hour! This is a direct conflict with workers comp guidelines and they compromised for home made muffins and cinnamon buns. And an upgrade for the next day from home style sandwiches to hot chicken wings..with cold beer after work. (Cheeky bunch)

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Brown Bridge to Happy 90th close for ten days Birthday Mildred The Tulameen River Brown Bridge

MILDRED SANKEY OF PRINCETON CELEBRATES HER 90th BIRTHDAY with all

Re-Decking Project:

The Town of Princeton will be re-decking the Tulameen River Brown Bridge starting on the 22nd of July. The Bridge over the Tulameen River will, therefore, be closed from July 22 to July 31 and traffic will be re-routed via Old Hedley Road and Highway 5A. Your patience is appreciated while this work is being completed and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Rick Zerr Chief Administrative Officer Town of Princeton

her family around her Eleven great grandkids aged 4 to 12 and their families, some from as far away as Edmonton and Toronto surprised her at a private residence for a party. Lots of fun, laughter, kids running around, big kids golfing and of course a cake and plenty of food for the celebration of her milestone year. What a wonderful way to celebrate this caring mother/grandmother/great grandmother. She will take this next week to recover from all of this fuss over her. Photo is of Mildred Sankey and her daughter Pat Taylor. Contributed photo

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Auxiliary raffle prize presented Wendy Bentley/Spotlight

During the month of June, the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary held a fundraiser raffle for this print, “My New Blue Desk.” — painted and donated by Sandy and Bill Spring. Sophia Crimson is presented with her prize from Auxiliary members, Lynn Boyd and Virginia Brock.

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Two dollars isn’t a lot of money these days. It might buy you an ice cream, or half a beer, or two songs from iTunes. And now, it’s also the basic charge for floating down the Okanagan River channel in the form of an environmental levy by tour operator Coyote Cruises. And with everyone asked to pay the levy, even if they aren’t using Coyote’s tube rental and ride services, it’s bound to create a lot of controversy. After all, floating down the channel has always been one of Penticton’s great free activities. But the flip side is that an estimated 100,000 people over the course of a summer leave a lot of trash, not the least of which is a number of cheap or broken floatation devices abandoned at the Skaha Lake end of the run. We think Coyote Cruises is taking a step in the right direction with the new environmental levy. Two bucks might not buy you much personally, but when it is collected from everyone on the channel, it should generate a substantial war chest for cleaning up after them. There are lots of reasons why this shouldn’t be free. Whether it’s the city collecting the levy or a private operator like Coyote, the money for cleaning up the channel and the facilities has to come from someplace. What remains to be seen is whether people are going to be reasonable about paying the levy or try to slip into the channel at less optimum locations other than the Coyote Cruises building. We hope people will see that this levy benefits everyone and reach a little farther into their swimsuits and give up that spare twoonie to help keep the channel one of Penticton’s premier tourist destination.

Get ready for Hydro rate hikes VICTORIA – There’s a new sheriff in town for silver mine. Bennett said the company is not only BC Hydro, and it didn’t take long for the political paying for the last section to Iskut and the mine site, range war to resume. but pitching in for the main line as well. Ottawa paid The new sheriff, Kootenay East MLA Bill $130 million to get remote communities off decades Bennett, found himself on the barricades as soon as of dependence on diesel generators. he got the hugely complex responsibility for energy AltaGas, owner of one of those private power and mines. His saddlebags bulge with reports on projects in the region, puts in $180 million to get BC Hydro’s seemingly runaway costs, along with connected to the grid. The line will open up more Premier Christy Clark’s “core review” to cut $50 milmining and hydro possibilities. Tom Fletcher lion a year from government operations. The cost overrun traces back mainly to the shortNDP energy critic John Horgan highlighted the age of high-skill labour such as geotechnical engilatest BC Hydro troubles in his assault on the B.C. neering that the remote region already faces. And Liberal budget. First there was a $140 million cost this is before natural gas pipelines and LNG plants overrun on the Northwest Transmission Line, under gear up. construction north from Terrace to the tiny Tahltan village of Bennett takes over from the last sheriff, Rich Coleman, who Iskut and adjacent mine properties. put BC Hydro through the wringer in 2011. Coleman soon abanThen BC Hydro revealed results of an audit of its earthquake doned his idea of putting off the Ruskin and John Hart upgrades preparedness. “Condition red” was the key message. Basically, the (again) to keep rates low through the election, and saw the B.C. sprawling utility has disaster plans for each of its dams or other Utilities Commission jack up the rate increase to seven per cent to power facilities, but no overall way to get the provincial power grid help slow the ballooning debt. back up after a major earthquake. What’s ahead for rates? The utility is looking for 32 per cent Horgan recited his list of BC Hydro sins after a decade of in the next three years, says energy lawyer David Austin. He calmeddling by the BC Liberals: huge deferred debt revealed by the culates that only 2.5 per cent is attributable to increased private Auditor General, enormous liabilities for private power contracts, power costs. Among other things, BC Hydro needs regional emerand more rate increases that Bennett has already admitted are on gency centres capable of functioning after a Japan-sized quake, the way. And now they can’t even keep us safe from the big one. plus expansion. Bennett fired back. About $2 billion of that debt is for seismic Bennett came clean on another reason for rate increases – the upgrades for the 80-year-old Ruskin Dam in Maple Ridge, and government’s increasing dependence on taking a “dividend” as BC the equally frail John Hart Dam on the Campbell River, built with Hydro’s lone “shareholder.” wooden water pipes. Major BC Hydro works slowed down after The newly updated budget tells us this annual “dividend” is completion of Revelstoke and Mica dams in the 1980s, and now past $500 million and rising fast: $545 million this year, $611 milthe work is more expensive. lion next year and $684 million the year after. The Northwest Transmission Line is a partnership with Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press Imperial Metals, which wants to power its Red Chris copper-gold-

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Princeton Pentecostal Tabernacle

55 Year Celebration

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The time has come, the walrus said… Nine years ago I moved to Princeton, not knowing anyone here, but knowing it is a small town with great people—having spent some time here over the years enroute to my brothers cabin at Missezula Lake. I built my house using local suppliers and received fantastic service from all. Really, the only questions asked of me were “where are you from and what do you do?” Mistake? - I told them and all of a sudden my services were in demand. The PXA and RJ Beaupre Drilling took up a great deal of my time, but it was all good. I met so many wonderful people. I can not name them all, but you know who you are. I am moving to Vancouver Island to be closer to some of my grandchildren and spend time with them as they grow up. I will be back as often as possible to visit, but —Ken, I will not be helping herd calves at the Rodeo. I will miss Princeton. See you soon. Terry Inglis

A challenge for Mr. Tom Fletcher

Re: “What ails the NDP?” Similkameen Spotlight, June 19

Dear Editor, Frankly, I am fed-up with Fletcher’s regular and misleading diatribes such as ‘What ails the NDP?’ which appeared in the Similkameen Spotlight on June 19. It is clear that any notion of a social contract between a government and its people is completely lost on the author. There is no suggestion of the fact that other developed, highly industrialized countries have publicly funded post-secondary tuition, children’s daycare, senior’s care and so much more for their citizens. Never does he question why it is possible for Sweden, Norway and other progressive European countries to consistently enjoy the world’s strongest economies while maintaining such expanded social programs. Could it be because these countries have strong unions and highly engaged citizens who have seen through the type of propaganda espoused by the author and demand that a significant portion of their common wealth be shared for the benefit of all? The author also seems unaware of the evidence which shows that many public private partnerships (PPPs) are not as cost effective as those that are publicly funded. And, to mention the political donations of labour unions to the BC NDP without the contrast of those by corporations to the Liberal Party - $46 Million from 2005 to 2012 according to Vancouver Sun - is just bad reporting. I would like to challenge the author to provide evidence of any other party in government that has ever matched Tommy Douglas’ fiscal record. When Tommy took office in 1944 Saskatchewan had a debt of $218 million (38% of provincial GDP). By 1953 he eliminated it and by 1961, when he left office, he had produced 17 successive budget surpluses. While in office, he coaxed publicly funded medicare down out of the ‘dream-tree’ and made it a reality for the citizens of Saskatchewan and the rest of the country soon followed. By reducing the debt and thereby reducing costs, he was able to spend more on public services and build other vital infrastructure without having to raise taxes. According to the Fiscal References Tables produced by the federal Department of Finance for 2008-09 showed that NDP governments in Canada produced budgets that were in surplus 49% of the time covered by the report, with Conservatives coming in second at 42% and Liberals a distant third at 25% of the time.

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The true cost of vandalism and destruction is peace of mind Dear Editor; It is with disgust and sadness that I try and make sense out of what makes a person or persons willfully remove, destroy and vandalize another persons property? During the weekend of (June 22/23), under the cover of darkness some person(s) sneaked onto my property and removed five of my swan planters which were filled with flowers and LED lights. Last month two of my three feet tall lions, which sat like sentinels on my carport entry disappeared. This was no easy feat as they were very heavy. Two years ago I had a rockery of beautiful purple Daphne dug up and removed, also under the cover of darkness, is it any wonder that I feel as though I have been personally violated and robbed of peace of mind? Not only is it disturbing, but expensive as I had to have a fence installed around my property, and so it goes!

Many of us older property owners get a lot of joy and happiness out of gardening and keeping up our yards, not only for ourselves, but for the enjoyment of those who walk by. I often wonder about the lack of respect or values of those individuals who have no regard for others, what really makes them tick? They definitely march to a different drummer and set of rules! Most young people are thoughtful and helpful, however it only takes a few bad apples to cause havoc, it is too bad they don’t use their time and energy for good as they grow into maturity! Two of my swans were returned to my carport, while I didn’t see who they were, I would like to thank them for their kindness. I am offering a one hundred dollar reward to anyone who can identify the culprits.

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Answer requested for questions on road use Dear Editor, I agree with the lady from Coalmont who voiced concern about the coal trucks using the Coalmont Road and the deleterious effect it is having on the road. My concern goes further to include Tulameen Avenue in Princeton. We reside along this street. The traffic is now extremely heavy with logging trucks and coal trucks both using this street. We accept the logging trucks because they have to get to the mill, but the frequency and number of coal trucks that go by is having an effect on our property. The bottom part of our house is faced with stone and many cracks have appeared, due to the vibrations caused by these trucks. Here’s the interesting thing, I am under the impression that Coalmont Energy

Company built a road so they could connect to the Coquihalla and bypass Princeton. On May 14, 2013, I emailed Coalmont Energy Company asking why this road was not being used. I never received a reply. Others who have similar complaints should email Coalmont Energy Company, info@coalmontenergy.com and make those concerns known or you can send a letter to Coalmont Energy Company, ATTN: Head Administrator, c/o #9-1790 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6. I am considering other avenues to make my complaints known. M.H. Masiel Princeton, B.C.

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“A good old fashioned, redneck country Christmas” by Kristine Bauske • 5 men and 4 women in the cast • July 11 – Thursday – 6:30 pm at Riverside Center – Arts Council Room • Great family comedy set here in Princeton! Call Esther 250-295-7861 for more info. Come out and audition for this fun play! Performances end of Nov. 2013

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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical wellbeing of the region. These non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for a Property Tax Exemption. The following criteria will determine eligibility. The applicant(s) must: • • • • • • • •

Qualify for an exemption under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the general authority for property tax exemptions. (Sections 809 and 810); Be in compliance with Regional District policies, plans, bylaws, and regulations (i.e. zoning); Be a non-profit organization; Not be in competition with for-profit business; Provide services or programs that are compatible or complementary to those offered by the Regional District. Provide a service that fulfills some basic need, or otherwise improves the quality of life for residents of the Regional District. Not provide liquor or meal services as their primary function or source of revenue. Not collect rent on a caretaker or other residence located on the property.

Application forms are available online at www.rdos.bc.ca. or at the RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC. The deadline for submitting completed application forms including supporting documentation is JULY 31, 2013. Successful applicants may be asked to publicly acknowledge the exemption. If you require further information, assistance completing your application or wish to view the Property Tax Exemption Policy, please call Michelle Sideroff, Finance Department at 250-4904227 or email at msideroff@rdos.bc.ca

Athletes compete in Princeton and area August 4 and 5 Once again, the South Okanagan and Similkameen plays host to one of North America’s most challenging endurance events: Ultraman Canada. Ultraman Canada is an individual three day, 514.5 km swimming, biking and running endurance race that takes place during the August long weekend. This year’s event marks the thirteenth running since its inception in 1993. The event didn’t run for a few years in the 1990s due to lack of participants for ultra distance events. This year just as final preparations are being completed, Ultraman was very pleased to be contacted by IGA, Okanagan Falls and H. Y. Louie to come on board as a Gold Sponsor of the event. Steve Brown, Race Director says “This is a huge sponsorship for us and the entire event as IGA will be an active supporter of the athletes, support crews and volunteers. IGA will be a major supplier of food and hydration products for everyone in the event. The location of the IGA store in Okanagan Falls makes stocking up for our athletes simple and convenient, to say nothing of the Day One Finish which is directly behind the Store in Kenyon Park.” Athletes Dave Matheson and Bruce Schoenne (left to right in photo) are locals along with three other Okanagan Athletes who will be competing along with Mexican Inaki De Le Parra. Other countries represented in the event are United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Russia and Israel. There are 29 athletes in this years Invitation only event. Athletes must have completed at least an iron distance race in the previous 18 months under 14 ½ hours to qualify for an invitation. Day One (Aug. 3) begins with a 10 km swim in Skaha Lake from Penticton to Sovereign Road near Okanagan Falls, followed by a 144.8 km bike ride through the south Okanagan, over the Richter Pass, and ends back in Kenyon Park in OK Falls. Day Two (Aug. 4) sees competitors start a 274.2 km Bike ride from Penticton to Osoyoos, returning to OK Falls, then climb “The Wall” to Willowbrook and Twin Lakes on their way to Princeton where they complete an out and back section to Alison Lake to finish at the Princeton Arena. Day Three (Aug. 5) completes the event with an 84.4 km run from Princeton to Summerland along the Old Princeton Summerland Road. The athletes finish at Memorial Park in Summerland. The event this year features five men all capable of winning the event. Inaki De La Parra of Mexico won last years Ultraman United Kingdom and has to be considered among the favorites. Along with local favorite Dave Matheson, former winner John Bergen, and new

Athletes Dave Matheson and Bruce Schoenne (left to right in photo) are locals along with three other Okanagan Athletes who will be competing. Contributed photo

comers Craig Percival of Australia and Christian Isakson of Portland Oregon this should be an exciting race that likely won’t be decided until after run times are complete. The women’s race only has five entrants but all of them are capable athletes and in the hunt for the win. Okanagan athlete Kathleen Wood of West Kelowna is the local favourite. There are 2 returning veterans and three rookies at the Ultraman Distance. This part of the event is really up in the air as far as predictions are concerned. The Ultraman family of events is also about to welcome a new event in the series located in Orlando Florida. The inaugural race is set for February 2014. This will bring the total number of Ultraman Events to four including Ultraman UK and the Ultraman World Championships, Hawaii. The expansion of the brand is also being discussed during Ultraman Canada as Chairman and Owner Jane Bockus will be here to hear presentations from other locations including Australia for 2015. Local residents are invited to witness the end of all stages as follows: Stage 1, Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls, approximately 2 p.m.; Stage 2, Princeton Arena, approximately 3 p.m., Stage 3 Memorial Park, Summerland approximately 1:30 p.m. For further information on Ultraman Canada and this press release visit www.ultramancanada. com or contact Race Director, Steve Brown at (250) 490-3334

Okanagan Riders enjoy fourth annual BBQ at Krankin’ Vintage Forty-eight members of the Okanagan Motorcycle Association enjoyed the annual “Bill’s Ride to Princeton” trek, from Penticton on Saturday. The group has been making this ride for the past four years enjoying the scenic views and a barbecue lunch at Krankin’ Vintage Restoration on Bridge Street. Randy Folk, owner of Krankin’ met Ken Lakusta (whom he now calls adopted Dad) and Bill Tarras during the Peach City Cruise in Penticton about five years ago and the three became fast friends. The first invitation to lunch in Princeton turned into a yearly tradition. The Okanagan Motorcycle Association is made up of people who enjoy riding and promote the common goal of safe riding and camaraderie among riders. They are dedicated to serving their communities and support various organizations. For information visit okanaganmotorcycleriders.com

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Bill Tarras, Randy Folk and Ken Lakusta (aka Dad) pictured in front of “Moody Blue,” enjoy a barbecue lunch and visit with the 48 riders from the Okanagan Motorcycle Riders Association on Saturday in Princeton.

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Beat the heat fundraiser

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Brooke Kassa, Kennady Holland-Krenn, Megan Liddicoat, Brooke Bottcher and Bree Lindley, (Coach Larry Mackenzie) members of the Princeton Secondary Senior Girls Basketball team came up with a ‘Cool’ fundraiser during the car show this past weekend. The girls along with Debbie Mackenzie made neck cooling scarves and sold them for $5 each on Saturday. The girls extend a huge thank you to Linda Thompson and Patty Vinthers for materials.

Seven mile improvements

Princeton Racing Days Association sends out a huge amount of thanks to our many volunteers from Princeton and to all the wonderful people from out of town who also came to help. Job well done everyone, we couldn’t have done it with out you. A speciAl note of thAnks to the greAt people who jumped in to help in the refreshment gArden: Gerry St-Laurent, Nicolah Hodgson, Ken & Sue Crompton, Lori Thomas, Diane Rose, Renata Brodie and Cheryl Cymbalisty.

ThAnk you To ouR SPonSoRS: SilveR level SPonSoRS: Seven mile corner on Highway 5A has been recently improved with thanks to Global Mountain Solutions Inc., who performed slope stabilization for the Ministry of Transportation. The work performed includes scaling, trimming, and bolting the cliff face. Employees of the Slope Stabilization division of Global Mountain Solutions Inc., did the work to improve the safety of Seven Mile Corner. Photos courtesy of Marilyn Hicks

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The Ferrari Spyder overtakes the Challenger with ease. Rally organizers had set up the races, but near the end allowed spectators to chose a couple cars to race. The greatest request was that of the Ferrari against the Aventador. Take a guess at which one won.

A&W/Princeton Show ‘n’ Shine

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Frank MacDonald, Jenny Pateman, Kay Goglin, Mac MacDonald, Jimmy, Jen Bernard and Eva and John Draper are the group of folks that brought you the 13th annual A & W/Princeton Show ‘n’ Shine. Missing from photo are Otto Coers, and Candice and Mike Simpson. The car show has grown tremendously. Starting with under 25 the first year to over 130 participants this year.

Work n Play has a great selection of: • shorts • tee’s • sandals and more...

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Members of the Princeton Rebels Senior Girls Basketball Team, Fire Cheif Eric Gregson, Mayor Frank Armitage, Princeton Ambassadors Destiny Earle, Carmen Brodie and Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton are presented a $2000 check from the Bull Run Rally by Robbie Dickson and Andrew Gray.

WEEKEND - from page 1 MacDonald and her group of volunteers greatly appreciate the support of their corporate sponsors; Princeton A&W and Mac’s Auto Parts. Registrants receive prizes at the event, some purchased by the committee—many donated from local business. “Their support is awesome,” adds MacDonald. All funds raised from this event stay within the community. Each year the A&W/Princeton Show ‘n’ Shine committee choose benefactors—the announcement for this year will be shared in an upcoming issue. On Sunday, the weekend fun continued with the Canadian Bull Run Rally. Robbie Dickson, founder of the Canadian Bull Run Rally says that the rally is for “emphatic gear-heads who love sports cars and love driving.” Teams in the rally include; Revvin (Corvette Z06), Sinnister (Mercedes McLaren SLR), Cha Chuda (Challenger RT8), Ram Rod (BMW Alpina B7), Black Top Bandits (Nissan GT-R), Northland Dodge (Spyker C8), Team Zilla (Nissan GT-R Black), Stasis (Ferrari 360 Spyder), Ranger (Murcielago) Sunny Side Up (Ferrari 360 Spyder), Valentina (Mercedes G55), No Leash (Porche GT3), Euro Exotic (Bentley Continental GT), Kentucky Kiwis (Cadillac Escalade Platinum), Team Axis (Porche 911 C4), Team Tailboys (BMW 328i), Maddog Bobby (Aventador -the first in Canada) and Dirty Drew (BMW 328i). Organizers Robbie Dickson, Dimitri Apostolopholous and Andrew Gray brought the rally to Princeton.

From about 1 p.m. until 2, aproximately 550 event attendees were able to get up close and personal with the cars and speak with the team members. Owners/drivers allowed residents to sit in the vehicles and photos were taken a-plenty. The girls senior basketball team supplied burgers and refreshments during the event. From just after 2 p.m., Supercar drag racing took place on the Princeton Airport Runway until just before 4. A couple of smoke shows were added to give the crowd an extra thrill. Malaika Jackson, host of VTV (Vancouver Television) was present filming and interviewing event participants. As a thank you to Princeton for the use of the airport, a cheque for $2000 was presented. $1000 for the Basketball program at Princeton Secondary School, $700 for an new after school program at Vermilion Forks Elementary and $300 to the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to assist them with Fire Safety Week. During the cheque presentation Mayor Frank Armitage (dubbed the singing Mayor from rally organizers) welcomed and thanked the rally participants for bringing the event to Princeton. Robbie Dickson responded by thanking the Mayor and community for allowing them to “use our playground.” Both rally organizers and the Princeton event organizers are hopeful to have this as a yearly event. Keep up with the Canadian Bull Run by visiting canadianbullrun.com or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/CanadianBullrun

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The Aventador takes the lead over the Murcielago quickly during one of the drag races on Sunday. Below: Showing off ‘just a little.’

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Music festival coming up soon Rika Ruebsaat Princeton Traditional Music Festival

Anyone walking down the streets of Princeton on the weekend of August 16-18 shouldn’t be surprised to hear fiddle tunes wafting across Bridge Street. Looking west onto Veterans Square they’ll see a big tent with a stage and people sitting in chairs tapping their feet or maybe even dancing in the street. Walking down Vermilion Avenue towards the Museum they may hear accordions or ballads, or perhaps a song about sailing on the tall ships. All of this and much more is the kind of music featured at the Sixth Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival. Over 120 musicians will be in town that weekend, some of them local, many of them from the coast, and some from as far away as Uzbekistan. The Festival begins at 6 p.m., Friday, August 16 with the opening ceremony followed by a country dance on Veterans’ Way beside the Legion. The dance will feature a live band with fiddle, guitar and concertina. Everyone is welcome. There will be a caller to teach the dances so no experience is necessary and people don’t even need to bring a partner. On Saturday and Sunday there will be music from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on two stages – one on Veterans Square and one in front of the Museum. We also have two new stages this year. The Princeton Library will host performances from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Saturday and there will be an open stage at Golden Hills Grocery from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday. And it’s all free! No admission will be charged. The reason for this is that the Festival is run entirely by volunteers and the musicians are donating their talents. This year’s Festival will feature many familiar faces from past years as well as a host of new talent. About half the performers are new this year

and Princeton audiences are in for a real treat. One of the new performers is Aviva! - a belly dancer from Vancouver. Belly dancing is believed to have had a long history in the Middle East. Some Greek and Roman sources describe dancers from Asia Minor and Spain using undulating movements, playing castanets and sinking to the floor with ‘quivering thighs’, descriptions that are certainly suggestive of the movements that we today associate with belly dance. In the 18th and 19th centuries, European travellers in the Middle East wrote extensive accounts of the dancers they saw there. Aviva! - is a modern belly dancer with a twist. Her love of Belly dancing began with her first shimmy about five years ago. Since then she has become wholly immersed in the art form, involving herself in every class, workshop and performance opportunity available. With training from Vancouver dancers as well as from internationally renowned dancers, Aviva! - is well versed in the art of Belly dance performance technique. She draws inspiration from both traditional and fusion styles of Belly dancing as well as from her training in traditional and contemporary African Dance. Aviva! - takes her greatest joy in sharing her love of the art form with others. As a special treat Aviva! - will be dancing to the music of Orkestar Slivovica, that wild, multi-coloured gypsy brass band that played at last year’s Festival (they even played standing in the River during the Sunday afternoon thunderstorm). If you would like to help out at the Festival we would love to hear from you. Give Jon and Rika a call at 295-6010. You can find out more about the Festival on our webblog at princetontraditional.org

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Mason Squawkin and Alfred Snow of Okanagan Nation Alliance pose with Kolby Lytle (l) and Rylee Forde (r) the two young ladies who helped to load the trailer full of donations from Princeton, bound for Alberta.

Call to help Alberta is answered Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

On Wednesday, June 26 the Town of Princeton issued a request to residents to help Alberta flood victims. The request came via phone, email, word of mouth and through social media. A truck was to pick up donations in Princeton on Friday, and someone was needed to take on the task of organizing. Leah Ward and her daughter Kolby had been discussing the Alberta situation just the day before and when Ward heard of the Towns request, she went to her supervisor, Sharan Jung at the Princeton Skills Centre who immediately gave Ward permission to use the Skills Centre as a drop off and sorting area for donations. Kolby and Rylee delivered flyers

to help notify residents. Within just over 24 hours, donations filled the large room in the centre. “It’s just amazing,” said Ward as she looked over the amount of items donated. “Money does not come easy these days, but even people who don’t have much came in and gave what they could.” Food (dried goods), pet food, toiletries, bedding, baby supplies, water jugs, sleeping mats and bags and more covered the tables and floor of the room. Princeton Crisis Assistance, Mac’s Auto Parts and Everything Pets were among the businesses who made large donations of supplies. Okanagan Nation Alliance pick up the donations in the Okanagan and Canadian Freightways out of Kelowna, ships it all to Alberta. Well done, everyone.

Aviva!, will be belly dancing at this year’s Princeton Traditional Music Festival.

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Espresso-Scented Coffee Cake Serves 8 to 10 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced, plus more for the pan 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg, at room temperature 1 tablespoon instant espresso dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar Creamy Espresso Glaze (see below)

4. Ladle half of the butter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and nut mixture. Place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until a tester inserted into the area around the ramekin comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. 5. Cool the cake to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Then run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the pan to loosen the cake. Run the knife around the outside of the ramekin to

1. Arrange a rack at center position and preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter the bottom and sides of a springform pan and then cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan. Place the paper in the pan and then butter the paper. Butter the sides and bottom of a ramekin and place, right-side up, in the center of the pan. 2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the diced butter and rub the mixture between your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup to a small bowl and add the chopped pecans; set aside. 3. Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt to the large bowl with the flour mixture and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, dissolved espresso, and vanilla and then stir them into the dry ingredients just until well blended. The batter should be quite thick.

CAPRICORN: Someone new to your social situation has you feeling a little suspicious, Capricorn. You’re not sure if you can trust him or her just yet. New facts will come to light this week. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, take some time this week to further hone some unique abilities that set you apart from others in your group of friends. You will soon be able to showcase your skills. PISCES: Pisces, there are a lot of curious people around who want to learn about what you’re doing. Let them in to get some external perspective. ARIES: Someone you just met can help you to make the most of a difficult situation, Aries. It shouldn’t take too long for you to get back on track and into a groove. TAURUS: Taurus, make sure you assert yourself more in an important meeting this week. Asserting yourself can help you get ahead at work. Otherwise, you may get overlooked. GEMINI: Gemini, take the initiative regarding a big project this week. Others might want to take the lead, but trust your instincts and take the bull by the horns. CANCER: Cancer, take time this week to finish all of those little projects that have fallen by the wayside. Take advantage of some free time to catch up and clear your slate. LEO: Negotiations will be especially rewarding this week, Leo. Your suggestions are readily accepted, and you do not have to persuade others much at all. VIRGO: Virgo, nothing is free in life, so don’t get fooled when someone promises that you will get something without having to work for it. It’s in your best interest to keep working hard. LIBRA: Libra, you have strong opinions, so don’t be afraid to have your voice heard. People will be receptive to your views, even if they border on the philosophical. SCORPIO: Scorpio, focus makes it easier for you to resist temptation, but this week you may find that it’s very difficult to maintain your focus. Do your best to stay focused. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, don’t worry about a nagging suspicion that you will receive bad news this week. Keep yourself busy so you aren’t sit around worrying unnecessarily. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

loosen it from the cake. Gently remove the ramekin and the sides of the pan. Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar, drizzle the glaze over the top, and serve. Creamy Espresso Glaze 3 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed 11/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder 3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature, broken into small pieces

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Thumbs up to all the organizers and volunteers that put on this past weekends A & W / Princeton Show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shine and Canadian Bull Run Car Rally. Another fantastic weekend in Princeton! Names: Princeton Ambassadors; Carmen Brodie, Destiny Earle and Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton. Likes: Helping out with Princeton events!

Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951

St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

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Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

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190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Baptist Church of Princeton

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living Water

Community Church Invites You to

38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447

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The Snowbirds soar in August The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to perform during Peach Fest 2013 on Wednesday August 7. The 40 minute show is choreographed to music with the Snowbirds performing more than 50 different formations and manoeuvres, including thrilling solo passes, graceful nine-plane formations, and exciting rolls and loops. Committee chair Fred Trainor was quoted as saying, “The return of the Snowbirds is welcome news to many residents and visitors to the South Okanagan during our biggest festival of the year. We will soon be announcing where and when the autograph signing session will be held with all the pilots on hand. Our committee has been working on this for some time now, and now it’s full speed ahead thanks to the generous support of Peters Brothers Construction!”. The Canadian Forces Snowbird squadron has not performed in Penticton since 2008, though they did make a brief “fly by” in 2009 but due to the smoke in the valley from forest fires, they could not

provide a full performance. This year’s scheduled performance is Wednesday August 7th at 6 p.m. For more information on The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, contact committee Chair Fred Trainor at: fredtrainor@shaw.ca This year’s theme, “The Pursuit of Excellence” marks two exceptional milestones: the Squadron’s 70th Anniversary since its founding as a Bomber Squadron during World War II and the 50th Anniversary of flying the exceptionally robust Canadian designed and built CT-114 Tutor aircraft. The theme embodies the imperative that the Snowbirds, and by proxy, the Canadian Forces are constantly pursuing excellence at all levels from the individual, to the units, to the entire organization. The pursuit of this essential but purposely unattainable goal is what motivates us all to strive for the highest standards of performance.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, 431 Squadron Air Demonstration Team, from Moose Jaw, Sask., fly in Big Vic formation over the Comox Glacier. CF Photo by MCpl Robert Bottrill

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Sorting lifetime possessions and valuing the history behind them A good friend of mine and I were chatting the other day about the family Behind every neat freak there is a pack rat waiting to come out. ritual of helping elderly parents sort a lifetime of possessions. A fair number When it comes time to do the sorting, if you are a person who makes of my generation are being recruited for this emotional activity and as one “things” as my friend and I are, you can see that this creates a dilemma. So, who has recently participated, the feelings remain strong. It also brings a the discussion turned to whether it is of any use to continue in our chosen realization that what is precious to one person may have no significance to craft. After all, aren’t we just producing more stuff for people to have to deal another. with? Fortunately, we both got over that in a hurry. Having lived in four provinces over my lifetime and having moved several We have been practicing our art and craft far too long to kid ourselves. times in each province, I haven’t the same attachment that a person might We are creators by nature and we create first because we are driven. These have if I had settled somewhere, but I still have managed to carry with me a objects carry meaning, emotion and spiritual depth when well made. We MERRILYN HUYCKE few things from each place that remind me of a special person or time. have invested all these aspects of ourselves into the creating. It becomes The conversation turned to the realization that participating in this exerapparent that beautiful objects, whether useful or not, will always be the last cise underlines how much “stuff” a person accumulates. We find ourselves things that most of us will give up as we come close to the end of our life burdened with the problem of dealing with it. We are encouraged to keep journey. Those objects will usually carry a part of our history, if you listen. our stuff organized by magazines published for that reason only. We see Back to the sorting issue. Paul and I have several lovely objects that we lovely boxes, large and small, made especially for sorting and storing. There is an appli- have acquired over our years together. We’ve tried to do a pre-sort to spare our kids some ance for every kitchen activity dreamt of and then some, and honestly, how many remote grief. We also try not to kid ourselves that our children will place the same value on our controls do you have on your coffee table? things that we have done when it comes time for them to do the sorting. How could they? I don’t for a minute believe that this is a twenty-first century issue but I believe that — For these works of art carry our own memories of wonderful vacations, interesting it is exacerbated by the public busyness we all experience, especially now that we are so experiences and people who we have met. They will, however have the same opportunity technologically connected. The possibilities for complicating our lives are endless and that I had to see in a different light the things my mother valued and to understand her apparently it is human nature to want it to be so. history and therefore, part of mine.

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of ROBERT E. LEE CARLETON August 13, 1971 - July 11, 2006 Bobby, Your voice we still hear in the waters of the rivers that ďŹ&#x201A;ow, Your soaring free spirit we still see in the eagles that ďŹ&#x201A;y, Your loving touch we still feel from the gentle breezes that blow, Your unending love still comforts us with Warmth from the sun on high. Forever loved, forever missed and yet, ever near. Mom, Lisa, Lloyd, Jack and Families.

Job Posting: Princeton & District Community Services is seeking applications for a Police-based Victim Service Worker in the Princeton area. The Victim Service Worker will provide support and assistance to victims/witnesses of crime, trauma, tragedy and their families in compliance with the guidelines set out in the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract for Police-based Victim Services. This is a half-time position and will be based out of the Princeton RCMP detachment. The preferred applicant will possess superior communication skills (written, verbal and computer), be self-motivated and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system. Qualifications will include education, training and experience in the social service field. A Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to a vehicle is required. Closing date for applications is July 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM. Please submit applications to the attention of Lynn Pelly, Executive Director, Princeton & District Community Services, Box 1960, Princeton BC V0X 1W0. Inquiries may be made to mail@pdcss.com or by calling 250-295-6666.

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. 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

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

HOMES FOR RENT â&#x20AC;˘ OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes everything. â&#x20AC;˘2 BEDROOM house in Hedley. F/S/W/D, $600/month + Util. â&#x20AC;˘2 BEDROOM on acreage F/S/W/D/DW, small guest house 16 K out Hwy 5A $1200/month + Util. â&#x20AC;˘2 BEDROOM upper suite, F/S/W/D. In town $750/month includes heat. DD & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025 NEWER 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, family room, large kitchen with newer fridge, stove & dishwasher. Located downtown. Avail. Aug 1. N/P, prefer non-smokers. $1,200/month + DD. Includes heat, lights, laundry & yard maintenance. Must have excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-295-6408

4 Bedroom, 2 bath, large shop. Double lot. 306 8th ave. East Princeton 250-295-6770

Rentals

QUIET OLDER tenant seeks cleaned furnished cabin or apartment. In or near downtown. Must include utilities, cable and internet. Fireplace would be a bonus. Reasonable rent please. Contact 250-295-3535 ask for Lisa.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Transportation

FURNISHED or un-furnished aptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. TWO BEDROOM apt. Available now. $650/month heat and hot water included. Clean, quiet, laundry facility. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. Call 250-295-3482 VICTORIA CONDO FOR SALE Bright 3rd floor 1 bedroom 1.5 bath adult complex along the Gorge waterway. Unit offers patio with water view,in-suite laundry,fireplace,updated paint & new flooring,Tennis court, indoor pool,hot tub,sauna and well kept grounds. Low strata fee and city bus out front to UVIC, Camosum or down town. Excellent rental investment or live in. Great value at $204,900. call 250-615-7225 or 250-886-8397 for pictures and more info.

Auto Financing

Apartment Furnished BACH. SUITE in downtown Princeton. Includes utilities & satellite TV & furnished. $450/month. Must have excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/P, must be quiet & clean. Avail. now. Call 1604-484-2783 leave message with best time to call back

Homes for Rent 1bdrm house Cawston, $650, incl. util., 3bdrm mobile, orchard setting, $700 incl. util., 250-499-0558, no text msgs. 3 BEDROOM + house, in Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill. All appliances, garage. avail Now. $695/month. Discount of $20 for prompt rental payment. 1509-477-9504

Recreational/Sale 1989 FORD F-350 Corsair Motor home. 28 ft excellent condition 82,898 km. $7,500 obo. 250-295-7554

Scrap Car Removal â&#x20AC;&#x153;WANTEDâ&#x20AC;? 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

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Older 2 bedroom house, Large lot, Many updates. $170,000 Call 250-295-3783 after 6pm please

Motorcycles 2007 YAMAHA V-Star, fully dressed, like new 6800 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra road lights. Call 250-2957554 ask for Ray Sr. $5,000

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1994 Ford pick-up 4x4 $1,500. 2003 Chevy Blazer 4x4 $2,000. 2003 Dodge Caravan $2,500. 250-2957351 or 250-295-2247

Boats

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10 FT LOWE flat bottom boat, made by hand. Used only once. $750. 250-295-3100 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9 mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. $3,500 250-293-1229 27 FT CARVER twin, 3.7 merc. cruisers. New zincs, new paint, new top on a new trailer w/electric winch. Asking $24,000 obo. 250-295-7351 or 250-295-2247

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RE: THE ESTATE OF KENNETH RALPH BURKE, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF 566 PARRISH AVENUE, TOWN OF COALMONT, IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of KENNETH RALPH BURKE, are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the named Executor Collen Burke; P.O. Box 2B, Comp 9, Coalmont, British Columbia,V0X 1G0 on or before July 31, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to any debts and or the claims of which the Executor then has notice and which are proven.

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Princeton realty

224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411 The Local Experts

www.princetonbc.com

104-66 Angela Ave

150 Halliford Ave.

2251 Old Hedley Road

956 Richter Ave.

MLS 141611 Fabulous 1st time buyer or rental/retirement apartment. Recently fully renovated, close to Rotary Park and Tulameen River. $139,000.00

MLS 144022 Charming 2 bedroom home in quiet downtown location. Large potential workshop area for the handyman or hobbyist. $189,900.00

MLS 141839 Fabulous newer 2 bedroom home just 20 minutes from Princeton. on .44 acre lot. Features skylights and laminate flooring. $299,900.00

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. $99,900.00

S3-115 Angela Ave.

602 Hwy 5A

229 Lind Road

3927 Pr-S’lnd Road

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 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 143090 Amazing hobby farm needs a little love an attention. Fantastic set up only minutes from town enjoys spectacular views. $379,900.00

MLS 142456 Amazing views from large picture windows. French door entry from kitchen to 900 square foot deck. $299,500.00

109 Skye Blue Loop

218 Tulameen Ave

172 2nd Street

64 Billiter Ave.

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 142348 Contigent, subject to Court approval. Corner location close to downtown and parks. Home needs TLC but has potential. $89,900.00

MLS 143088 Low maintenance home built right in the Tulameen Townsite. Built in ‘94, comes furnished and is ready for you to enjoy. $339,000.00

MLS 143450 Great starter or investment that’s conveniently located downtown. Walking distance to amenities, sits on 50x100 ft., lot. $179,900.00

267 Clark Street

A-484 Corina Avenue

703 Highway 3

277 Riverside Ave.

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 142870 Showcasing an immaculate riverfront, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that is beautifully landscaped right down to the river. $239,900.00

MLS 141191 Enchanting log home that is privately surrounded by trees, nestled upon 10 acres offering country living only 10 minutes from town. $549,900.00

MLS 142262 All the work has been done in this turn key, 2 bedroom home perfect for the first time buyers or retirement. $179,000.00

2216 Bromley Cres.

103 Copperhead Road

8 -590 E Similkameen

180 Moody Street

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 140966 Brand New and Peaceful! 3 bedroom home on over 6 acres with a private pond and a beautiful view of the Similkameen River. $524,999.00

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

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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