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COMMUNITY Carrying on the vision of the love of his life. Page 5
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Volume 64 Issue 30
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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A daughter’s love knows no bounds
Chantelle Hergott will give her mother a fighting chance at a healthier life. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
In Canada, there are approximately 4300 people waiting for organ transplant surgeries. 72 percent of those people are waiting for a kidney transplant. Last year alone, 195 Canadians died while waiting for an organ transplant. Only 1,803 transplant procedures were performed. Kidneys are essential for the body to work properly. They remove excess water from the body or retain it when needed. Kidneys are a waste removal system for the blood and body, removing excess minerals, urea and creatinine as well as regulating levels of minerals that the body requires. Kidneys also produce hormones which regulate body functions such the making of red blood cells and regulate functions like blood pressure. When the kidneys fail due to disease, disorder or injury and have reached what is known as Stage 5 (End-Stage Renal Failure) or ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease), to sustain life, dialysis or kidney transplant is required. It is quite common for people to live a healthy life with just one kidney. In fact, there are people who are born with just one. The transplanting of kidneys from deceased donors has a success rate of 85 to 90 percent after one year and last on average of 10 to 15 years. From a living donor, kidney transplant success rates after one year are 90 to 95 percent successful and last on average 15 to 20 years.
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Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Chantelle Hergott (center) will give her mother Shelley Cooper (top) a most precious gift on August 19. Cooper will be the recipient of a living kidney transplant, a gift from her daughter in order to give her a second chance at a much healthier life. Chantelle holds her eldest daughter—four year old Jayde.
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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: 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 7 p.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
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.
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
LAPIDARY 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!
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. 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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VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.
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.
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
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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. PRINCETON RODEO CLUB: Cattle penning, team sorting practices and fun nights: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at River Rock Ranch Estates for the summer months. For more information please call 250-295-6977 (days) or evenings at 250-295-3981.
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June 30 marked the first Sunday of the Hedley Farmer’s Market. Through until September goods of the Similkameen /Okanagan will be for sale each Sunday. You must Make It, Bake It or Grow It to be a part of the market. Market manager, Jodel Burke has done an amazing job in enticing the valley’s many creative minds to participate. Besides the fresh produce, canning and artisan wares, you can buy a glass of lemonade, get your tarot cards read, sample some tasty treats or just sit back and listen to the music. A small town experience that everyone will enjoy!
RCMP asking witnesses to come forward Anyone who witnessed the July 19 accident just outside of Keremeos is encouraged to call RCMP On Friday, July 19 at approximately 4 p.m. a white Chevrolet Blazer was east bound on Hwy 3, two kilometres east of Keremeos. A second white SUV was stopped making a left turn and was waiting for oncoming traffic. The SUV waiting for traffic managed to turn into the adjacent driveway. The Chevrolet Blazer had attempted to evade collision with the stopped vehicle and lost control. The Chevrolet Blazer crossed over the centre line and collided with an oncoming Saturn 2-door car. The impact caused the SUV to roll onto it’s side into the adjacent orchard. A male passenger in the Chevrolet Blazer was partially ejected and was taken by air ambulance to Kelowna General Hospital with serious life threatening injuries.
The drivers of the Chevrolet Blazer and the Saturn were taken to Penticton and Oliver hospitals for treatment. Two other male passengers in the Chevrolet Blazer received minor injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet Blazer was a 36 year old female from Vancouver, the driver of the Saturn was a 25 year old female from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The three male passengers are foreign nationals and police are making attempts to locate next of kin. No names are being released at this time. Due to the serious life threatening injuries involved, South Okanagan Traffic Services are investigation this incident. Any witnesses are encouraged to call 250-499-2250. File No: 2013-3370
Keremeos resident drowns at Heart Lake On July 20, 2013 a 45 year old Keremeos resident drowned at Heart Lake located north of Hedley, B.C. The male was in a small three meter boat with another friend when the boat capsized. The friend was able to swim to shore. Penticton Search and Rescue located the body in Heart Lake on July 21. There were no life
jackets on the boat when it capsized. The B.C. Coroner Service and Princeton RCMP are investigating the drowning. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time. Cpl. Mike Gallagher, Princeton RCMP File No: 2013 - 1051
NO BOUNDS - from page 1 The living kidney transplant is the most successful of all transplant procedures. On August 19, just a month from now, a local mother and daughter will be a donor and recipient in a living donor transplant procedure. Dollar Store/Bakery employee, Chantelle Hergott, a 22 year old mother of two will donate one of her kidneys to her mother, 42 year old Shelley Cooper. Cooper’s kidneys have reached Stage 5 ESRD. She has been living on dialysis now for five years. A high blood pressure disorder that was unable to be controlled destroyed her kidneys, now functioning at about three percent. Kidneys working at less than 15 percent of normal are considered end-stage. Cooper is on the Deceased Donor registry, but daughter Chantelle made the decision to give her mom a second chance at a healthier life. This will make the transplant happen much sooner. “I wanted her not to do this,” said Cooper of her daughters decision, “I was concerned for her safety, but she is a very persistent girl.” Hergott had actually wanted to do the transplant procedure when she was just 17, but was
told at that time she was too young to do so. Now at 22 with the support of her husband and other family members, she is able to give her mother this most incredible gift. “I have the chance to give mom a better life,” said Hergott, “ my kids need their grandma and I need my mom.” The ladies have undergone testing both at Princeton General Hospital and at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. “Everything is good, we match perfect,” says Hergott as she smiles at her mom. Hergott will spend a few days in the hospital for the procedure and then return home. Cooper will remain in hospital for a while and will need to stay close to St. Paul’s for up to three months. The Spotlight will keep in touch and provide updates as they are possible. Any healthy person is eligible to be a living donor—you do not have to be a relative of the recipient. If you are interested in providing someone you love or someone you don’t even know a second chance at a healthier life, talk to your doctor. More information on donor registry can be found at www.kidney.ca or www.transplant.ca.
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UBC Assoc. Prof. Barb Pesut, centre, and her research assistants (l-r: Sarah Koss, Miranda Dalhuisen, Lynnelle Erbacker, and Bhavn Sraon) helped the community of Princeton win a teambuilding grant that will help the community explore options for residents living with life-limiting chronic illness.
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Teambuilding grant brings residents and researchers together to improve care A partnership between UBC faculty and residents of Princeton might just be what the doctor ordered for this small, rural community. Members of the Princeton Support our Health Care Coalition (SOHC) will work with researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus to gain knowledge about how to improve care for people in Princeton who live with life-limiting chronic illness. Princeton has struggled through its own health care crisis—too few physicians, an aging population and a hospital threatened by emergency room closures. Currently, the hospital emergency department is closed four nights each week and acute and specialist care services have been reduced, often resulting in people having to drive to Penticton or Kelowna for medical services. UBC Assoc. Prof. Barb Pesut, Canada Research Chair in Health, Ethics, and Diversity, says the burden of having to travel for health care may mean that people choose not to attend a medical appointment, delay treatment, or choose to re-locate away from their home community. “The challenges facing rural communities such as Princeton are enormous. The solutions are going to be found in building strategic partnerships that support community capacity,” says Pesut. “Princeton is fortunate to have so many concerned and active citizens.” She notes that three significant issues have created the “perfect storm” within Princeton’s health care system: an aging population with multiple chronic illness conditions, its rural location and a province-wide physician shortage. The SOHC is a grassroots group of citizens concerned about the state of healthcare in their community. Ed Staples, Regional District Area H alternate director and vice president of the SOHC, says members hope to benefit from the expertise or authority of UBC’s researchers to act on any recommendations that might come out of this research. He describes the care of those with chronic illness as a “mosaic approach” that can often leave people without enough support. “People suffering from chronic illness are cared for on a variety of levels and by a variety of people, including family physicians, community volunteers, family members, and community service organizations,” he says. “This mosaic approach to care raises several questions: Are chronically ill citizens receiving the care they need and deserve? Are they aware of all the ser-
vices that are available to them?” More concerning, he notes, is when one part of the mosaic is not available, such as a family member, there may not be anybody to fill in that gap. And what are the costs—financial, emotional, and physical—shouldered by these individuals? A local committee, made up of residents and SOHC members, will take these, and many other questions into consideration. Pesut describes the work as an exchange of knowledge. Princeton residents will help UBC researchers better understand the healthcare issues in their community. In exchange, the committee hopes to benefit from the expertise of UBC’s researchers. “It really is a good example of a teambuilding partnership and knowledge exchange,” she says. “We teach them, they teach us, and in the end we will be able to identify projects that might help the entire community of Princeton.” The first step is to complete a survey of resources available, complete a literature review of current rural health care models and resources designed to support people with life-limiting chronic illness, and determine relevant and accessible baseline data to track outcomes. “It’s possible that there are chronically ill members of our community who are not receiving the care they need, either because it’s not readily available or that they cannot afford to pay for it,” says Staples. “The problem is that we don’t have a complete picture of the possible problem. That’s why we need accurate information and research to find out what’s going on in our community.” With Pesut’s help, the SOHC applied for, and was awarded, a $5,000 teambuilding grant from the Rural Health Services Research Network of BC. By next June, Pesut is hoping they will have identified some priority research questions and received some targeted resources to begin to answer those questions. “The Princeton area is certainly overdue for some good news on the health care front,” says Staples. “And this collaboration is an important part of our efforts to build a program that can support much-needed health care improvements.”
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Friends mourn Similkameen tubing victim Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com
Friends of Derek James Woodrow erected a monument Sunday on the portion of dike adjacent to where Woodrow drowned Saturday afternoon. The nineteen year old Keremeos resident became trapped in a boulder laced channel of the Similkameen River after falling out of a raft on July 20. “He was tied in but his rope came undone,” said friends of Woodrow on Monday morning, who were gathered in tribute around the memorial. A rope bobbing on the river bed marked the spot where Woodrow’s body was recovered. “He was a good swimmer. He knew this river - he grew up around it. He tubed all the time. He wouldn’t tie a rope around his leg,” stated A.J., countering suggestions that Woodrow had a rope attached to a cooler tied to his leg. “I wish I had been here,” A.J. added bitterly, “ I would have gotten him out.” Six friends in five rafts set out from Red Bridge Saturday afternoon for a leisurely cruise to Kobau Park. The accident occurred just west of the intersection of Twelfth Avenue and Second Street. The river is wide at this point, most of it running over a shallow gravel bar. Close to the dike however, a Steve Arstad/Review deeper, swifter channel of water runs. The Similkameen River is higher than normal for this time of year, due to late runoff Friends A.J. and Jade pay tribute to their friend Derek James Woodrow, who drowned while rafting the Similkameen River and excessive rains in June. on Saturday, July 20. Shock and mourning over the incident was interspersed with moments of anger from the group of friends gathered Monday that the family understands the difficulties faced by around the shrine Monday morning. emergency personnel, adding that they feel no malice towards “We shouldn’t have had to wait three and a half hours to the emergency crews. get his body out,” added Shawn, who was disgusted with the “My daughter was so upset,” she said, “and so were way rescue personnel stood by, preventing friends and family Derek’s friends, because his body was there for so long. But from accessing the scene. I think everyone understands now how impossible it would “We would have formed a human chain and gotten him have been for anyone to help Derek.” out,” he added. Stacey and Shawn said that a service was being planned Those on scene at the time of the accident made several to take place at Cawston Hall on July 27. A bottle drive is attemps to get to their friend, added Shawn, who estimated already underway to help the family with expenses. that a half hour had passed from the time of the incident to Members of local emergency services expressed their the arrival of emergency personnel. sympathies to family and friends of the victim on Monday. A.J., Jade and a couple of other friends got together Keremeos Volunteer Fire Chief Jordy Bosscha said the Saturday night and built the memorial for Woodrow. It was department performed to the limits of their training durplaced on the dike Sunday afternoon during an impromptu ing the incident, noting that the department is not trained service. to handle river conditions such as those that existed at the “This whole area was packed with people,” said Stacey, drowning site on Saturday. who was also at the site Monday morning. “These type of incidents can develop very quickly. There’s A tent was erected Saturday night on the dike, where not a lot of time when a victim is trapped underwater. Woodrow’s sister has been holding nightly vigils since the Our emergency personnel are trained to awareness - so accident. that they don’t take chances that end up making themselves “She was with her brother when it happened, and she can’t victims,” said Regional District Okanagan Similkameen leave the site,” said Jade tearfully, adding that friends are also Emergency Services Supervisor Dale Kronebusch. camping out with her. Members of Penticton’s Search and Rescue Swiftwater Maureen Purser, Woodrow’s grandmother, told the Review Rescue Team recovered the body Saturday evening.
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The Regional District Board of Directors discussed the recent hiring of a Communications Officer during the board’s Corporate Services Committee meeting. Chief Adminsitrative Officer Bill Newell explained to the board that one of the organization’s action plans was to “promote good news stories in 2013 and report” as well as to “ identify a delivery mechanism for better communication with our citizens.” “ How are we measuring results?” asked Keremeos Director Bauer, who felt that citizens input should be gauged in assessing the position’s effectiveness. West Bench Director Michael Brydon asked for a breakdown of where the money was coming from in the budget to pay for the temporary, $32 per hour position. Twenty-five thousand dollars had been set aside in the 2013 budget for the position, the rest coming out of individual department’s communications budgets. An assessment of the position’s effectiveness will be made at the end of the year. Two directors - Area “D” Director Tom Siddon, and Area “H” Director Brad Hope - indicated that their experience working with Communications Officer Andrew Stuckey had been positive and useful.
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Cycling for the love of his life and the Trans Canada Trail Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
On July 1 of this year, avid cyclist Elizabeth Sovis from Edmonton, was to begin her retirement and spend it working to see that the Trans Canada Trail would be completed, be accessible and safe. Sovis and her husband Edmund Aunger, cycled many areas of the Trans Canada Trail and it always bothered her that there were so many incomplete and unsafe areas which forced them to ride on roads and highways. On July 14, 2012 Elizabeth Sovis’ retirement plans came to an abrupt end when an impaired driver took her life and forever changed her husbands. With tears in his eyes Aunger said, “I can’t tell you how hard it was to tell my kids... I quit my job 10 days later—it was so obvious as to what it was that I had to do.” Aunger has taken up his wife’s cause. In five stages, he will cycle the Trans Canada Trail from Victoria to Charlottetown. He began the first of the five stages on July 1 of this year. Stopping in Princeton on July 15 for a break at Phifer’s Fountain, Aunger told the
Spotlight of how he had met a wonderful local lady by the name of Kelley Cook, while at the B.C. Trails annual general meeting that took place earlier this year. Cook spoke with Aunger about the trail and area locally and also offered him a place to stay when he came through. “I was very touched by her,” said Aunger, “It is very encouraging how people reach out, and Kelley shares the greenway vision.” A Greenways vision Since its founding, the TCT’s vision has been one of a Trail stretching from coast to coast to coast. A Trail for the enjoyment of hikers, walkers, cyclists, horseback riders and, more recently, canoeists and kayakers in summer, and cross country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers in winter. Travelling with his youngest son, his wife and a couple of friends, the group spent the night of the 14th in Tulameen at the Otter Sleep Inn. “It was the first anniversary of my wife’s death. We (the group) spent a quiet, peaceful night in a beautiful area,” said Aunger. From Tulameen, they made their stop in Princeton and then made their way out
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Colette and Richard (Edmund’s youngest son and his wife), friend David, Edmund and friend Margaret, travel the trail together from Tulameen to Princeton, Thirsk Lake and then on to Penticton, where they would rest for a few days before continuing on.
to Thirsk Lake for an overnight stay before heading for Penticton. During this journey that will take place over the next few summers, July 1, 2013 to July 14, 2017, Aunger’s goal on behalf of his wife, is to “promote the completion of a Trail that will be accessible, passable and safe.” The ride he hopes, will promote the development of the trail, rally support and
even raise funding. He has petitioned the Government of British Columbia to publish an Action Plan to ensure the completion of it’s section of the trail by July 1, 2017, just in time for Canada’s 150 anniversary celebrations. To support the cause, Edmund Aunger and Elizabeth’s vision, please sign the petition when you visit www.ridethetrail.ca.
Application by FortisBC Inc. for approval of a multi-year performance-based ratemaking plan for the years 2014 through 2018
NOTICE OF APPLICATION, WORKSHOP AND PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE Workshop
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Friday, October 11, 2013
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THE APPLICATION
On July 5, 2013, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission for approval of a proposed multi-year Performance Based Ratemaking (PBR) plan for the years 2014 through 2018, and for approval of permanent rates effective January 1, 2014 (Application), pursuant to sections 59 to 61 of the Utilities Commission Act (Act). Among other things, FBC seeks approval of the following: • Approval to make the existing interim rates as permanent effective January 1, 2013, and to increase the permanent rates for all customers by 3.3 percent, effective January 1, 2014. • Approval of a rate stabilization deferral mechanism to mitigate rate variability for the years 2014 – 2018, as set out in the Application. • Approval to flow through, during 2014, any increases or decreases arising from a decision in the Generic Cost of Capital Stage 2 Proceeding that is currently before the Commission. • Certain accounting treatment and financing of deferral accounts. • Discontinuation, modification and creation of certain deferral accounts, and the amortization and disposition of balances in deferral accounts; • Acceptance of certain Demand Side Management expenditures, pursuant to section 44.2 of the Act. • Changes to certain accounting policies to be used in the determination of rates for FortisBC.
THE REGULATORY PROCESS
British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) Order G-109-13 has established a Workshop, Procedural Conference and Preliminary Regulatory Timetable for the regulatory review of the Application. The detailed Regulatory Timetable can be reviewed on the Commission’s website at bcuc.com under Current Applications. FortisBC will hold a Workshop to review the Application on Thursday, July 25, 2013, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 2429 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, BC in the Aberdeen/Pandosy Room.
The Commission will hold a Procedural Conference regarding the further regulatory process for the review of the Application on Friday, October 11, 2013 commencing at 9:00 a.m. in Kelowna.
REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE
Persons who wish to actively participate in this proceeding should register as Interveners with the Commission in writing by Wednesday, July 24, 2013, identifying the issues that they intend to pursue as well as the nature and extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process, and indicating whether they plan to attend the Procedural Conference. Interveners will receive email notice of all correspondence and filed documents. An e-mail address should be provided if available. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties with the Commission in writing by Wednesday, July 24, 2013 identifying their interest in the Application. Interested Parties will receive a copy of the Commission’s Decision when issued.
PUBLIC INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS
The Application and supporting material will be made available for inspection at the following locations: FortisBC Inc. Suite 100 - 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 7V7
British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2N3
The Application and supporting material are also available for viewing on the following web sites: fortisbc.com and bcuc.com. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, as follows: Telephone: (604) 660-4700 Facsimile: (604) 660-1102 Email: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com BC Toll Free: 1-800-663-1385
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A summer safety message Arlene Arlow FACTOS
This past Saturday, a Keremeos man lost his life on the Similkameen River. I was, fortunately, luckier, but I have respect for the river – I, too, was tossed from my tube when my tube and I met a huge boulder, but I survived. As a result, I never let my friends go out on the Similkameen without a life jacket. I had tried in vain for three minutes to steer my tube around the oncoming boulder: I could see it coming but the river has her way. When I hit the boulder I was tossed over backward. My tube left me and I swam to an island. I was not wearing a life jacket and was half-way between the local Red Bridge and the White Bridge. Even in 28-degree heat standing on an island in the middle of the Similkameen River I realized my core body temperature was dropping due to the air currents and humidity around me. I peeled off some wet clothes (yes, I had “clothing”, not just a swimsuit) and laid out my clothing to dry. It was late afternoon in August and the sun had just dropped behind the mountain. The difference in temperature without direct sunlight was profound: I decided I would not survive on the island if I stayed the night – I would have died from exposure. I wandered around the small island looking for a way off. The rapids surrounding the island ranged from 24 inches deep to five feet deep with tons of boulders. I tried wading some of the shallowest rapids but couldn’t get footing: the riverbed rocks were very slippery and the current was strong. The rapids were too strong for my body weight (I couldn’t stand up) and my swimming skills were not sufficient to survive the fast and boulder-laden rapids downstream and upstream from where I was. I started looking around for “people” and noticed a guy fishing a hundred yards downstream. I started yelling, “help!” over and over and succeeded in getting his attention. I was able to communicate my dilemma over a period of ten minutes by yelling over the roar of the rapids. I don’t think he realized at first that my situation was critical: I looked “fine”, just wet! But getting off the island was paramount to my survival. He called “911” on his cell phone. There was a sense of urgency because it would be the Search and Rescue who would likely retrieve me, not the RCMP. He yelled back to me that Search and Rescue had been dispatched from Penticton. I figured it would be close to dark by the time they got there and figured no-one was going to come out on the river to fetch me in the dark. I figured, “Maybe they’ll have to use a helicopter and lower down a ladder or something!” I felt silly because a lot of fuss was taking place. A young man came by with his wife and new baby a few minutes later: they were out for a walk. He knew the river really well, was well-built (muscle and body mass) and had tubed the river many times. He waded across the shallowest rapids where I was stranded and I used him as a brace to get back to shore at the same spot. It took us a full 10 minutes to make our way across 100 feet of rapids (that’s ten feet per minute) because we had to regroup each time he moved his feet: he would move one foot, I would brace against that foot. He would move another foot, and I would brace against that foot. A couple of times he had lost his balance when a river rock moved under his foot but fortunately regained it (for his benefit and mine). I got a ride home in a nice police car. Please be careful, and don’t do what I did: don’t tube alone because no-one will know you in trouble, and wear a life jacket. I had “told” a family member where I was going and what I was doing, but when I ran into trouble I wasn’t overdue at my rendezvous. When I was stuck on the river island, no other tubers happened by that could have alerted anyone to my dilemma. Had I not found help when I did the help might not have found “me” in time.
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Green MLA on coal and controversy After climate scientist-turned-Green Party MLA metallurgical coal. Those northeast B.C. coal mines Andrew Weaver had a taste of debate in the B.C. legisare back up and running again, but you’re seeing a lature, I asked him for his impressions on that and other similar thing here? issues. Excerpts from that discussion: AW: Yes. And if we start shipping natural gas TF: You did a study comparing burning all the to Asia … the Asian price comes down, the North world’s coal reserves and all oil reserves, showing how American price goes up. British Columbians haven’t big coal really is. The federal government says that been told that. when you add up what’s actually being used in North TF: How has the legislature session been for you? America, carbon emissions from coal are about 30 AW: I sit there and watch the two parties. Rhetorical Tom Fletcher times more than from oil. question, condescending answer. Rhetorical question, Now we have a symbolic coal export ban in condescending answer. And I hope more British Vancouver, which doesn’t apply to Port Moody or Columbians watch this, because this needs to change. Point Roberts or Prince Rupert. Do you think there’s And I think it can change. any significance to this? TF: The NDP opposition decides when you and AW: There is no question that the biggest issue around is coal, Delta South Independent Vicki Huntington get your occasional because coal use is on the rise world-wide. Not in the United States, moments in question period? because they’re converting [power production] to natural gas. This is AW: Yes, and if I’ve asked it’s been no problem. why American producers are saying, let’s ship it to Asia. California TF: Grudgingly no doubt. If the NDP had their way, the closest says no, Oregon says no, Washington says no. Vancouver says no, Green Party member would be in Holland. British Columbia, not sure. AW: [Laughs] Yes. Certainly not in North America. There’s It’s pushing us to start thinking about what I think is going to this sense of entitlement within the NDP to the ‘green’ vote. And I be the greatest industrial revolution the world has ever seen, which sense that the B.C. Liberals very much like our existence, as being is transformation of energy systems away from our combustion not NDP. The reality is, we take as many Liberal votes, if not more. approach, which is essentially what we’ve been doing since we were It’s because what it means to be ‘green’ has moved out of what the in caves. We’ve gone from burning wood to now fossil wood, and NDP view as green, which is a tree hugger. It’s kids going to school, fossil plants and fossil algae, to a much more modern era of produc- talking about conservation, and going home to talk to their parents. tion of energy through natural means, solar, wind, geothermal etc. That’s where our votes are coming from. TF: Liquified natural gas. The NDP says they are absolutely in TF: Are you going to be found standing in front of a coal train favour of that now. any time soon? AW: I have questioned the economics of it from day one. There’s AW: No, never. They asked me to, and I said no, because I don’t a market differential that exists now. There’s that small window believe in civil disobedience. because Japan is moving from nuclear to natural gas. But we’re way behind everyone else. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press TF: Thirty years ago, Japan played Australia and B.C. off for and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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General manager/head coach Bill Rotheisler has just signed local product Kraig Leochko to the Princeton Posse. Leochko, 19 played last season for the Posse, Winfield Juvenile and two games for the Princeton Midgets. The Posse open their main camp on August 28.
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Princeton Posse sign local product Leochko, land free agent Schaber Princeton, BC - July 18, 2013 Outside of contacting and evaluating the current roster, General manager Bill Rotheisler’s next items on the priority list were to sign local product Kraig Leochko and popular free agent defenseman Brandon Schaber. Leochko, 19 played last season for the Posse, Winfield Juvenile and two games for the Princeton Midgets. From 2010 to 2012 he played for the South Okanagan Midget Rep Team (Osoyoos), 2009 to 2010 for the Princeton Midget Rep and 2008 to 2009 for the South Okanagan Bantam Rep team. All previous years were spent with Princeton Minor Hockey. “It is tough to explain the value that Kraig brings to this team, dressing room and the community” Assistant Coach Dave Clare, who was with the club last year commented on the addition. Clare continued, “He has worked extremely hard in the off season and is starting this year in great shape, it’s going to be exciting seeing him coming out of the gate this season as a full time member of the Posse.” Schaber, 18, spent last season with the Penticton Lakers and was only available due to the agreement which allowed former Lakers players to opt to sign with another team, upon the Lakers sale to 100 Mile House. Schaber, originally from Alberta is known for his aggressive, physical play and being tough to play against. An attribute that will certainly be an advantage
in the tight confines of the Princeton & District Arena. Assistant Coach Mark McNaughton is excited to see Brandon in the red, white and black. “Brandon brings a true ‘meat and potatoes’ brand to the ice, and is somebody who plays with all of his heart. We tried to land him last year (in Comox) and inevitably lost out, glad to see us on the right end of the deal this time.” McNaughton continued on his recent evaluation of Brandon, “(We) seen him at a couple camps, and he looks strong and ready.” When asked about the two new additions, General Manager and Head Coach Rotheisler summed it up with, “We are very excited to have these two players. These guys were an absolute priority to lock up, and to come out two for two is a positive step forward for our revamped organization. Both players’ style of play fit in to the design of this year’s team, and our team going forward, and are going to be big contributors in many ways to our dressing room and the community.” The Posse open their main camp on August 28, with the Red & White game on August 29, followed by exhibition games in Summerland on August 30 and September 3, then at home against 100 Mile House on September 7. The Posse will round up their exhibition season the next day, at home on September 8 with the visiting team to be determined.
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VICTORIA – People who insist on refusing new wireless electrical meters can keep their old mechanical meter as long as it lasts, if they pay a monthly fee, Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced Thursday. Customers can keep their mechanical meters until they break down, their Measurement Canada accuracy seal expires or the customer relocates, the ministry said in a statement. The mechanical meter option is added to an earlier compromise with BC Hydro customers who still don’t have a digital smart meter, which transmits power consumption and status via radio signals. Customers can have a digital meter with its transmission function turned off, or keep their old meter, as long as they pay the cost of having the meter read manually. Bennett said the cost of meter reading will be about $20 a month. Customers who accept a deactivated smart meter will also pay a fee of about $100 to have it adjusted. The fee to keep a mechanical meter will be higher, because it will require a separate system to manually record and bill for power
consumption, Bennett said. NDP energy critic John Horgan said he is pleased that the proposed fees will be reviewed by the B.C. Utilities Commission before being implemented. The opt-out provision should have been made available from the start, instead of rushing to meet the government’s artificial deadline to install smart meters, Horgan said. BC Hydro reports that 60,000 smart meter installations have been delayed due to customer request, while 1.8 million or 96 per cent of customers now have a functioning smart meter. Some people persist in the belief that the radio signals from smart meters are a health hazard, despite the fact that the periodic meter signals represent a tiny fraction of the radio frequency exposure from a mobile phone call. Bennett said mechanical meters are obsolete, and eventually every customer will have a smart meter, whether it transmits or not. “When somebody’s analog meter wears out, stops working or comes to the end of its useful life, there are no analog meters to reinstall,” Bennett said. “You can’t buy them anywhere.”
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Lyn Graff presents Sharleen Anderson with the trophy as this year’s low gross ladies’ club champion with a 2-day score of 172. Below: The overall low net title went to Jeannette Gerard with a steady score of 141. First place Gross and Net winners in both flights were: Judy McElhinney, Helen Rogers, Jackie Lavoie and Joyce Madigan. Second place Gross and Net winners were: Pam Morphy, Margaret Wilson, Betty Evans, Betty Jarvis. Third place Gross and Net winners were: Lois Simpson, Lyn Graff, Marg Masson, Cathy Facey, and Sharon Paterson. On course winners were Jackie Lavoie with KP and Long Drive, Sharleen Anderson with Long Drive and Closest Chip, Joyce Madigan with KP, and Lyn Graff with Closest Chip. Joyce Madigan cleaned up the cash as she had a deuce and two chip-ins.
Men’s Club Championship was played this past weekend. Club Captain, Glenn Weissbach, presents Jonas Montgomery with the Men’s Club Championship again this year. Jonas shot an impressive even par for both days. Below: Darrell Smith captured the overall low net title.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Fortis Inc. of Kelowna BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for Industrial purposes covering 2289S, 1939, 2281S, 2270S, 3187S, 321S, 2273S, 898, 1511S, 1510S, 2309S, 1940, 2016S, 2049S, 3080S, 645S, 119, 2571S, 2288S, 280, 3537, 3263, 3149S, 2577S, 4227, 1509S, 3079S, 1830, 2271S, 3150S, Block A of 4227, 2308S, 644S, 1833, 1831, 2283S, 63S, 2582S, 2306S, 378S, 2268S, 2284S, 646S, 2269S, 2017S, all Similkameen Division Yale District (SDYD); District Lots 60, 153, 235, E12 of 892, 159, 133, 1204, 900, 231, 238, 250, 1202, 1201, 899, 892, 709, 893, 708, 251, 233, 939, 236, 59, 234 and 158. Yale Division Yale District (YDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of 15 km south of Princeton. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3406290. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until August 23, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Search Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office.
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Port na Gael to perform at Traditional Music Festival Rika Ruebsaat Princeton Traditional Music Festival
The Princeton Traditional Music Festival is just over three weeks away. It begins on the evening of Friday, August 16 with the opening ceremony followed by a country dance on Veterans’ Way beside the Legion. On Saturday and Sunday there will be music from 10 am until 6 pm right in town. This year we have a large number of new performers coming to share their music and we’d like to introduce you to some of them. Murphy and Middaugh are a duo new to the Festival this year. They play old-time and traditional songs about the “good old days” - the civil war, prohibition, the Depression, hoboes, fire and brimstone on Sundays and World War II. Orville Murphy is originally from Kentucky where he learned to tell stories from Uncle Jim and how to play Gospels and hymns on the harmonica from his grandma. When his grandma wasn’t listening his Aunt Virginia taught him the Blues. Besides giving a concert with Jerry Middaugh, Oroville will also be participating in the Blues workshop. Contributed photo Jerry Middaugh is originally from Ohio with roots in Appalachian Port na Gael will be appearing at this year’s Princeton Traditional Music Festival music. He plays guitar, banjo, mandolin and he also sings. Jerry has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years and has been active in various types of folk music. His repertoire includes songs about work, trains, cowboys, NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPINION POLL hoboes, loss, women and philosophy. Another new group this year is Port na Gael from Campbell River. Port na Gael means ELECTORAL AREA “G” (HEDLEY) OPINION POLL “tune of the Gael”, and that’s exactly what this PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the Electoral Area “G” residents within the Hedley Telus Poll area that a non-binding public four-piece group plays – mostly Irish most of opinion poll on the following question will be held at the polling location identified below: the time. From four-part harmonies to spirited “Are you in favour of a 20 metre monopole being installed at 796 Scott Avenue for cellular phone and data reels, the group’s focus is on traditional music service.” with vitality, sometimes updated with original arrangements, but always true to its roots. The The GENERAL POLLING OPPORTUNITY will be held on: SATURDAY, August 10, 2013 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the following Polling Place: occasional foray into Canadian, Scottish and Hedley Community Club, 956 Scott Avenue, Hedley BC English songs provides a folk influence to the lively mix. To confirm whether your property is within the Hedley Telus Poll area, please refer to the Hedley Telus Poll Map at www.rdos.bc.ca/news-events/other-voting. These are just two of the new performing groups appearing at this year’s Festival, and the VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for voting on this question will take place at the time of best thing about it is it’s free! voting. At the time of registering to vote, Electors will be required to make a declaration that the Elector meets the following The reason it’s free is because it’s run entirely requirements: by volunteers and the performers are donating Resident Electors their talents. To make the festival a success the 18 years of age or older organizers will need lots of volunteers. If you’d Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding polling day like to get involved, please contact them. Even resident of the specified area of Electoral Area “G” of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen if you have only a couple of hours available for at least 30 days immediately preceding polling day, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting your help would be most welcome. Give them a call and they’ll welcome you aboard. To find Non-Resident Property Electors 18 years of age or older out more visit the Festival’s webblog at princCanadian citizen etonfestival.org or give Jon and Rika a call at resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding polling day 250-295-6010. registered owner of real property in the specified area of Electoral Area “G” of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for at least 30 days immediately preceding polling day, not otherwise disqualified by law from voting Non-Resident Property Owners must not be entitled to register to vote as a resident elector and may only register to vote as a nonresident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the specified area of Electoral Area “G” of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen If there is more than one individual who is the registered owner of real property, only one of those individuals may register to vote as a Non-Resident Property Elector and MUST obtain the written consent of the number of individuals, who together with the person registering to vote, are a majority of those individuals on title to the real property. At the time a Non-Resident Property Elector registers to vote, the application for registration must be accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Election Official that the applicant is entitled to register in relation to the real property, and if applicable, the written consent from the other registered owners of the real property. Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Forms will be available at the Voting Place at the time of voting or can be obtained prior to the time of voting by contacting the Deputy Corporate Officer as per the contact information below. ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove both residency and identity. Picture identification is not required. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Picture identification is not required. Documents accepted for purposes of elector identification must either be the documents prescribed under regulations to the Local Government Act or evidence deemed acceptable and satisfactory to the election official at the Voting Place. SCRUTINEERS One (1) Scrutineer each for and against the question will be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. Persons interested in making application to scrutineer may do so by contacting Christy Malden, Deputy Corporate Officer, at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen or by completing the Application for Scrutineer at the website www.rdos.bc.ca/newsevents/other-voting. Applications will be accepted during the period: 8:30 am, Monday July 29, 2013 to 4:30 pm, Wednesday August 8, 2013 Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Questions with respect to this Polling Opportunity may be directed to: Christy Malden DEPUTY CORPORATE OFFICER (250) 490-4146 Or in person, at the following location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC This opinion poll is being conducted to determine the opinion of residents within the Hedley Telus Poll area with respect to installation of a monopole at the specified location. Results of this opinion poll are in no way binding.
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Former farm worker campground gets cleaned up
mer campground. Members of FACTOS-Farm And Community Team Okanagan Similkameen worked side-by-side with farm workers, campMore than 20 farm workers and a handful of ers and concerned residents from the South concerned locals put their muscle into cleanup Similkameen. The event had garnered coverage efforts July 13 and 14 near Keremeos. “It was in recent days by both local and national TV an amazing success. The farm workers who first and newspapers. “We plan on doing it again in broached the topic of cleaning up the former October,” said Boult. Farm Worker Campground said there was a lot Volunteers met with a small measure of resisof garbage, but there was way more than I expect- tance from a handful of campers who seemed ed,” said Doug Boult, President of the Keremeos- offended that someone should want to clean Cawston Sportsmen Association. up their neighbourhood. “You don’t have to be Four pickup loads of garbage were hauled here,” suggested one young camper to the cleanup to the local dump. The Keremeos-Cawston crew. Ironically, that same camper brought a Sportsmen Association thought to send a box of bag of garbage to one of the pickup trucks 50 supersized, super-heavy duty garbage bags and as things were winding down. FACTOS Chair a cooler of ice-cold bottled water for volunteers. Arlene Arlow made a point of thanking him for The Keremeos Pharmasave donated gloves and his effort. hand sanitizer. All 50 garbage bags plus a few The heaviest item - a water-logged bed mattress more were used in the effort. Dump fees were - was dragged by four farm workers more than graciously covered by local farmers who donated 800 feet to a waiting pickup truck. Temperatures their efforts and pickup trucks for the afternoon: neared 35-degrees. John Sladen, Doug Boult, and George Bush. The cleanup was the brainchild of Tania “It was a group effort, and hats off to the farm Frechette, a farm worker from Sherbrooke, workers who initiated it,” said Boult. Abandoned Quebec who works in the Similkameen Valley items included unopened bags of produce that each summer. She took the idea to a fellow farm had been left to rot, broken bicycles, seats from worker Jaimie Barriere and together, they talked automobiles, two wheelchairs, tents, sleeping to Doug Boult, who says his farm wouldn’t surbags, shoes and winter boots, appointment books, vive without transient farm workers. He liked clothing, beer cans and mattresses. the idea so much he approached the KeremeosMany who use the site had received advance Cawston Sportsmen Association and they agreed notice of the cleanup and had taken their garbage to sponsor the event. up to the gravel roadway that passes by the forArlene Arlow FACTOS
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Arlene Arlow, Chair of FACTOS-Farm And Community Team Okanagan Similkameen had a bit of fun with the campground cleanup idea, sporting her own sign during the efforts July 14. The Provincial Crown Land site adjacent to the Village of Keremeos has been used for many years by transients and transient farm workers.
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Jeremy Schorb, part of the Similkameen BBQ King winning duo from The Branding Iron Bar and Grill proudly holds his award from the competition that took place on the weekend at the Grist Mill in Keremeos.
Similkameen BBQ King Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com
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Keremeos restauranteur Karl Schorb of The Branding Iron Bar and Grill spent the last half of the weekend savouring his first place finish at the 2013 Barbeque King, which took place at the Grist Mill on July 13. Schorb, (assisted by his son Jeremy), was voted best tasting by popular vote at the sold out wine and food competition, beating eight other chefs from up and down the Okanagan valley. In the Iron chef style of competition, each chef received an identical box of locally sourced organic ingredients. Each chef was then paired with one of the member wineries of the Similkameen Wineries Association, to be judged by each guest in attendance. Karl’s winning entry included a brine chicken glazed in black garlic maple glaze, fresh smoked apricot and peach with blueberry basil, a German style slaw braised in Forbidden Fruit Savignon Blanc, garlic scapes salt chicken jus and Orchard Blossom honey sauteed rainbow chard topped with Harkers
Organics micro greens, paired with Forbidden Fruit peach wine. “We got through with the support of locals,” said Jeremy Schorb, who assisted Karl with the event. Approximately 300 people attended, drawing guests from Alberta, Vancouver and all over the Okanagan and Similkameen. “For Keremeos to hold an event like this is really incredible,” Jeremy added. “There were 110 guests from Kelowna alone — it was a really awesome event.” Media judges also cast a second vote for the best food and wine pairing of the night. The winner was Ross Derrick from the Delta Grand Okanagan, paired with the Similkameen’s Sage Bush Winery’s 2012 rose. “This is definitely a big thrill for us,” declared Sage Bush manager Nav Lasser. “This was our first competition, and our first award.” The winery is owned by Sonny Lasser. The Similkameen Barbeque King continues to grow in popularity after being named as the second best wine and food event in the Okanagan-Similkameen for two years in a row.
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Thumbs Up/Down Double Thumbs Up to Chantelle Hergott for giving of herself (literally) to give her mom a second chance for a healthier life! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs up to the Allenby Road Band for their great performance in the gazebo at Veterans Square. Terrific Music!
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
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Pork roast is a favorite dish at dinner tables across the country. Just because pork roast is beloved doesn’t mean home chefs can’t experiment with different preparations. For those who want to give their pork roast a more smoky flavor, consider the following recipe for “Pork Loin Roast With Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze” from Karen Putman and Judith Fertig’s “Championship BBQ Secrets for Real Smoked Food” (Robert Rose).
5. Place pork directly on the smoker rack, add wood to the coals and close the lid. Smoke at 225 F to 250 F, spraying with apple juice every 30 minutes, for 2 hours. Brush with hot pepper jelly, close the lid and smoke, spraying with apple juice every 30 minutes, for 1 to 11/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pork registers 160 F for medium, or until desired doneness. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Pork Loin Roast With Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze Serves 4 to 6 1 4 1/2 1
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1. Rinse pork under cold running water and pat dry. Place in a large sealable plastic bag and pour in apple juice. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours. 2. Remove pork from marinade and pat dry. Discard marinade. Sprinkle dry rub over the surface of the meat, coating evenly. Set aside. 3. Prepare a fire in your smoker. 4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt hot pepper jelly over medium-low heat. Keep warm by the smoker.
CAPRICORN: Capricorn, take some extra time cleaning up in anticipation of an unexpected guest. While company is always welcome, you want to have a tidy home to show off. AQUARIUS: Aquairus, enlist others to lend a helping hand this week. Others may not offer their time and effort, so be proactive in seeking help with an important task. PISCES: Pisces, it may be tempting to stay at home. But you have responsibilities, and they need to be tended to. You can always relax once your work is done. ARIES: Avoid making an important decision this week, Aries. Your mind is busy with too many ideas, and you will not be able to focus all of your attention on one task. TAURUS: Taurus, you may find you are focused on your finances this week. It’s a good time to assess spending habits and make some changes for the better. GEMINI: Gemini, you may find that luck is on your side this week and you can use this to your advantage. Take some risks you might normally be hesitant to take. CANCER: You certainly are in the spotlight this week, Cancer. All of this attention may try your nerves, so you may be interested in hiding out somewhere. Later in the week, you will have the chance. LEO: Leo, a discussion with a friend could be significant this week, inspiring you to expand your goals and pursue new dreams with confidence. Be thankful for the newfound inspiration. VIRGO: Protect your privacy this week, Virgo. Though nothing serious is on the horizon, now is a good time emphasize safety and security for you and your family. LIBRA: Restlessness settles in this week, Libra. You might want to plan a little adventure, whether it is a weekend trip or a night out on the town. The goal is to change the scenery. SCORPIO: Scorpio, stay on top of bills, paperwork and anything else that helps you to get organized. Once you’re finished catching up, resolve to be more organized going forward. SAGITTARIUS: You will have to put forth some extra effort this week, Sagittarius. It may feel like others aren’t pulling their weight, but you still need to do what you have to do to get the job done. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
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Brown Sugar Rib Rub Makes about 31/2 cups 2 cups packed dark brown sugar or granulated maple sugar 1/2 cup fine kosher or sea salt 1/4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika 1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup ground lemon pepper 1/4 cup granulated garlic
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In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, lemon pepper, garlic, black pepper, basil, and thyme. PC137336
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Small villages and towns are places for artists of all kinds When Paul proposed marriage to me he said this: “I can’t promise that we will be rich but We set out in our elderly yet reliable red Savanna van (the one with the mirrors on the I can promise that you won’t be bored!” Coming fresh out of art school, I figured that was a ceiling, don’t ask) to Sointula on Malcolm Island. Sointula is presently inhabited by artisans fair proposal and I bit. The man was as good as his word and adventure has been part of my and organic farmers, some being descendants of the original Finnish settlers who established life since. a commune in the early part of the twentieth century. There, we solemnly put our bare feet in Take traveling for example. Since we couldn’t afford overseas trips to exotic the cold Pacific Ocean and officially began our journey. countries, we explored the southern half of BC and Alberta thoroughly. We I admit that we cheated a bit and drove through BC fairly quickly. We were camped and stuck to the secondary highways for most of our journeys. That’s able to visit relatives in Alberta and then stayed a couple of days in the little town where you will find the interesting folks with the best stories. Architecture is not of Rosebud, population of 88, where the Rosebud Dinner Theatre is located. This limited by building codes. group started out as a summer camp outreach for youth by a church in Calgary. Resourceful solutions to needs and wants are demonstrated in ways you It evolved into an arts based post-secondary theatre school and now is a thriving never dreamt of, unless you’ve grown up in such places. Did you know that the organization which puts on several plays a year complete with a marvelous dinner prepared and served to patrons by the students. We have attended several of ghost town of Sandon, BC still has its century old working, independent power these events and can attest to their professionalism and our immense pleasure. generator? When power goes out in the West Kootenays, the few citizens left in I’m sure you’re starting to see a trend here. Small towns and villages for some Sandon carry on as usual, which in reality is fairly unusual. As are its inhabitants. MERRILYN HUYCKE reason are places for artists of all kinds. I’m still trying to define the common Made up mostly of artists and scientists, these folks regularly leave home to earn denominator. enough money to come back and do more work on the restoration of the village. Perhaps it’s the lack of existing structure, a nearly clean slate if you will. These trips whetted our appetite. When I retired in the Spring of 2008, we Maybe it’s the history of the place. Who knows. I’m still trying to figure this out. set out on the epic cross Canada trip, you know, the one where you think you’ll Stay tuned for next week, where we’ll continue our journey and see what our maybe find out who a Canadian really is. I also had an idea that I might find that mythical pristine place that has been unsullied by humanity and paint my brains out there. Canadian brothers and sisters are up to in the near and far east of our amazing land. See you then! Heavy, man!
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Expressions of Interest sought for historic grist mill Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations KEREMEOS - The B.C. government is looking for Expressions of Interest from agencies, societies and businesses with innovative ideas for the future use of the historic Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos. Proposals should include details about how the proponent will increase the financial viability and self-sufficiency of the property, as well as plans to ensure that the proposed use will provide benefits back to the surrounding community. Copies of the Requests for Expressions of Interest package are available on the BC Bid website at: www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca (click ‘Browse’, then choose ‘by organization’, click ‘Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’, then ‘Use of Grist Mill and Gardens, Keremeos, BC’). Expressions of Interest must be received before Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at 2 p.m. (local time).
Through the Request for Expressions of Interest, a short list of candidates with compelling and financially viable proposals will be established. Those candidates may be invited to submit detailed proposals and participate in a Request for Proposal process at a later date. The Grist Mill and Gardens is one of 23 heritage sites owned by the Province. Operated by third-party managers for more than 20 years, visitors to the grist mill property have dwindled to the point that it is necessary to consider alternate uses to ensure its sustainability. New models of use - that are still compatible with the lands - are being explored. Currently, the Grist Mill and Gardens property is operated under a one- year contract that ends March 31, 2014. Learn More: Heritage Branch: www.for.gov.bc.ca/heritage/ Grist Mill and Gardens: www.for.gov.bc.ca/heritage/historic_sites/grist_mill.htm
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The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens, one of 23 heritage sites owned by the province.
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MLS 139793 Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in downtown Princeton. Features new energy efficient gas furnace. $179,900.00
MLS 141611 Fabulous 1st time buyer or rental/retirement apartment. Recently fully renovated, close to Rotary Park and Tulameen River. $139,000.00
MLS 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
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MLS 144231 Gorgeous creek front acreage just 20 minutes north of Princeton. Easy access off the highway with hydro & shallow well in place. $157,000.00
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 142456 Amazing views from large picture windows. French door entry from kitchen to 900 square foot deck. $299,500.00
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
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A-484 Corina Avenue
MLS 143368 Fantastic spacious home with total family potential. Spacious rooms, large bright family room and 3 piece laundry room. $299,000.00
MLS 142487 Clean single level duplex in exclusive adult strata complex is perfect for retired’s or the working professional. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $219,900.00
MLS 140796 “A little bit country” - just 2 minutes from town. 1 of 12 unique parcels developed in 2001. Wonderful setting. $129,800.00
MLS 142870 Showcasing an immaculate riverfront, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home that is beautifully landscaped right down to the river. $239,900.00
Lot 3 Hidden Valley Rd.
342 Nechiefman Street
277 Riverside Ave.
117 Tapton Avenue
MLS 144192 More than 2 acres conveniently located in executive Hidden Valley neighbourhood. Drilled well and septic approved. $159,000.00
MLS 143422 Lots of updates make this clean, well maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home ideal for the family. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. $259,900.00
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
MLS 138308 28 x 100’ lot right across from the Valley First Credit Union. Currently zoned C-@business. Excellent exposure. $69,500.00
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 Enjoy the awesome views from this 1706 sq.ft., home. 2 beds, 2 baths and full walk out basement. 8’ x 10’ deck. $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
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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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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF JOHN ARCHIBALD CURRIE late of 95A Ridgewood Drive, Princeton, BC NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at #305-771 Vernon Ave, Victoria, BC, V8X 5A7, before August 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. Duncan Currie, EXECUTOR By his Solicitor S. BRUCE CORNFIELD
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