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news Residents of Hedley to vote on cell tower Page 1 & 6

SPORTS Four more players acquired for the Posse Page 6

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Who came back to rock-out in Hedley this year. Page 11

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Project will replace 130,000 electricity meters in B.C.’s Southern Interior, while natural gas meters will stay the same KELOWNA, B.C. - August 1, 2013 – FortisBC has decided to move ahead with the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, after receiving approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) on July 23, 2013, after an extensive public review process. “Advanced meters, also referred to as smart meters, will help FortisBC customers see how their electricity is being used, so they can better understand their bills and make more informed decisions on how to conserve energy,” said Tom Loski, vice-president of customer service at FortisBC. “Electricity rates will be lower with advanced meters than without them, since the new meters will reduce electricity theft and nearly eliminate the expense from manual meter reading. It’s an exciting project that will provide a variety of benefits to customers, both now and into the future.” As part of the BCUC decision approving the AMI project, the commission directed FortisBC to submit an application providing an option for customers to receive an advanced meter with the wireless radio transmissions turned off if they pay the incremental cost of opting-out. FortisBC has agreed to file an application by the Nov. 1, 2013 deadline providing details about the radiooff option, including fees charged to customers related to the incremental costs. The process of exchanging the approximately 130,000 electricity meters throughout B.C.’s

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This terrific float was in the annual Tulameen Family Fun Days parade in Tulameen on Saturday morning during the BC Day long weekend. The weekend full of events began on Saturdaycarrying on throughout the weekend, finishing up on Monday.

Hedley residents want cell service Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Hedley residents Neil MacLeod and Lynn Wells along with a group of other residents are upset with all the negative publicity that the proposed cell tower in Hedley is getting. In a press released dated July 25, 2013, Area G Director Angelique Wood explained that, “Although some residents of Hedley welcome the proposed tower, others have concerns.” The concerns are that, “The proposed monopole would be placed on TELUS property in the community. This is raising health and safety issues and also interferes with a view of the heritage Mascot Mine site from a lookout located at the Hedley Museum.” The group of residents who are for cell service in Hedley

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have done some research and put together the following information for the residents who are concerned. “The reasons for concern are based on fear, not fact. The World Health Organization, The American Cancer Society, The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada have all published fact sheets on the subject. The cell phone tower would not block the view from the Hedley Heritage Museum. See photo page 6. - The photo was taken in the winter, it gives a good view of the landscape. The cell mast has been added to the photo and it clearly shows that the mast will not be in the line of sight from the museum. In fact, the neighbourhood trees are more of a visual obstacle than the pole itself.”

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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

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

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!

NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. 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

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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Schoenborn denied transfer from B.C. Black Press

Allan Dwayne Schoenborn will remain in custody in B.C. after the province’s Criminal Justice Branch rejected his bid to be transferred to a forensic psychiatric facility in Manitoba. Schoenborn has been held at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam since 2010 when he was found not criminally responsible for killing his three children in Merritt in April 2008. Schoenborn applied for the transfer in February, during his annual appearance before a medical review board, so he could be closer to family members. After the February hearing, the review board issued a decision that it “had no difficulty concluding that the evidence continues to show that the accused remains a significant threat,” and that he should “remain in hospital both for public protection as well as treatment.”

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. CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP COMMITTEE: Next meeting August 8, at 6:30 p.m., in the Chamber Boardroom. (Never to early to start to plan!) Volunteers welcome to join, bring your ideas!

The review board recommended consent to the transfer, which must also be approved by the Attorney General’s ministries of both provinces. The B.C. ministry reviewed the case and determined public safety is better served if he stays where he is.

B.C. Coroners Service confirms identity in boating death KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a boating incident on Heart Lake near Hedley on July 20, 2013. He is Clair Stacey Collicutt, aged 46, from Keremeos. Mr. Collicutt and a friend were out on a small boat on Heart Lake - a remote lake north of Hedley - on the afternoon of July 20 when the boat overturned. The friend made it to shore, but Mr. Collicutt failed to reach the shoreline. The friend reported the incident the next day when he was able to reach a less remote location, but Mr. Collicutt had died at the scene. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

B.C. Coroners Service identifies deceased tractor operator KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a tractor incident near Princeton on July 27, 2013. He was Barend Vant’ Veld, aged 65, of Princeton. Mr. Vant’ Veld was operating a small bobcat tractor on Summers Creek Road, a gravel road near Princeton on the morning of July 27, 2013, grading the road edges near a farm there. When he had not returned to the farm, the farm owner eventually reported him missing, and Search and Rescue were called out. Early the next morning, Search and Rescue personnel found him in a ditch abutting the road. He was deceased at the scene. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

Fatal motor vehicle accident in Tulameen On Saturday, August 3, 2013 at approximately 4:45 p.m., a whit pick up truck carrying three occupants from the Lower Mainland was travelling South on Coalmont Road near Otter Lake Campground in Tulameen when it lost control. The truck flipped over going into the ditch on the other side of the road, killing the driver. The two male passengers in the truck escaped with only minor injuries. Princeton RCMP, Traffic Services and the Coroner attended the scene and are currently

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investigating the accident. The driver is a 23 year old Aldergrove male who was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident. Speed and alcohol were a factor. The drivers name is not being released until next of kin are notified. Cpl. Mike Gallagher Princeton RCMP

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KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on Thursday, Aug. 1, all campfires will be prohibited across the Kamloops Fire Centre. A map of the area covered by the campfire ban is available online at: http://bit.ly/12Rkuu6 This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The fire danger rating is currently “high” throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, with scattered pockets of “extreme”. With the current trend of warm and dry weather, wildfires in the region have displayed very aggressive behaviour and required additional fire suppression resources. Human-caused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally occurring wildfires. Open burning is prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition applies to open fires of any size, fires with a burn registration number, industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches, sky lanterns and burning barrels. The prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, as long as the height of the flame is less than

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Legalize pot, save health care Black Press Guest Editorial

There’s a reverse echo going on around the country. Whenever Liberal leader Justin Trudeau says something, his comments are invariably followed by a response, usually snide, from the Prime Minister’s Office, in other words, Stephen Harper. Last week, Trudeau was in B.C. and he spoke for the decriminalization of marijuana. Not surprisingly, the PMO came out chastising Trudeau for his comments. Why not? Harper has nurtured a tough on crime reputation. To the Conservative government’s credit crime across Canada appears to be on the decrease, according to Stats Canada data released last week. Interestingly enough, statistics for marijuanarelated offences are on the rise and began rising at about the time Harper and the Conservatives won their first minority government. Coincidence? The point is, the Conservative government, previous governments and the U.S. federal and state governments have tried to put the lid on marijuana cultivation, distribution and use. The end result has been a very expensive failure. Estimates of the annual value of the marijuana economy vary, but let’s pick a conservative $10 billion. If marijuana were legalized, the federal government could keep $9 billion and pass $1 billion off to health care, education or social housing. What about endangered species, the coast guard or infrastructure upgrades? It’s time to rethink the approach to the war on drugs, legalizing marijuana would be a profitable and useful first step.

B.C. aboriginal progress fragile VICTORIA – The ceremonies have become comStikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal mon at the B.C. legislature. Government officials and Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource sharing the recent legislature session. agreements that allow economic development in areas The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about that need employment but are hampered by a century shared decision-making on resource projects, until they of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof. found out that B.C. had handed the environmental This approach emerged a decade ago with forest assessment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, agreements. The B.C. Liberal government bought back known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters. timber cutting licences from big forest firms and made Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as them available for community forests and aboriginal Tom Fletcher the Tahltan agreement do not cover activities of the communities who claimed the areas as their traditional B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Whether the territories. review of that coal mine is federal, provincial or comRecently the approach was extended to mining bined, it requires extensive consultation with affected revenues and water licence fees paid by private power parties. developers. That’s great, but all that goodwill could evaporate quickly if a coal These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo. A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections. Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a focal point for oil million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from and gas pipeline proposals. Donaldson highlighted another problem. Last year the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the the pine beetle and forestry slump that devastated its business base. After many years of struggle, Mount Milligan expects to go into Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace, one of many communities strugproduction this year. Another agreement with Kamloops-area com- gling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process. munities shared revenues from an expanded Afton mine. That agreement included a joint land-use plan. Then the Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March Environmental Assessment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the governNation for mining and hydroelectric development in remote north- ment’s liquefied natural gas plans. Again, the joint land-use plan has western B.C. The deal clears the way for a major extension of the BC no provision for pipelines. The Gitanyow hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red Chris metal mine, opening up the region to other mining and hydro July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and quespotential as well. tioning the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement. To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Those leases had show how fragile they are. become a target of international protest. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well between the Tahltan and the province. and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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If you can’t care for a pet, A suggestion for the Arts Council then don’t have one Dear Editor, We know man’s best friend outside your good natured little sweetie is the dog. But man is not always the dogs best friend when walking it. They have the poor embarrassed dog desecrating Mother Nature with it’s droppings and pee and leaving it there. How would you like to have that happen to your Mom? People who walk their dog without a pooper scooper, bag and peebottle should be fined $200 for first offence and an additional $100 for

every offence thereafter plus made to take a six week course in compassionate dog diapering. Should the offence continue the offender would be required to spend four weekends pooper scooping and beautifying the community and Mother Nature. Can’t look after a dog with responsible love, don’t have one. Gift it to your mother-in-law. Regards, Joe Schwarz Penticton B.C.

Look to the sky—the truth is shocking Dear Editor, Recently, official appearing notices were circulated from the City of Kelowna & City of Penticton alerting the population that jets are spraying chemicals which have been tested to be toxic to soil, water & humans. Sadly the use of City logos were forged but the information on these notices is true and well documented. Whoever circulated these notices was well informed. There is a tremendous amount of scientific data accessible via the internet. geoengineeringwatch.org, californiaskywatch.org, agriculture defense.org, thrive movement. com and environmentalvoices.org are excellent sources of unfiltered information. Unfortunately there is a media blackout firmly in place & the scientists who are proponents of aerosol geoengineering are compartmentalized and do not appear to be overseen by any one. Throughout my life I’ve been aware, observant, & appreciative of the environment near and far. When I first heard about chemtrails (aerosol geoengineering) I was in denial which is a normal human response to information that one doesn’t want to hear or believe. When I saw these trails daily over my valley and observed beautiful clear blue mornings becoming murky hazy low overcast skies by mid day I began to search for information. I learned that these persistent contrails which is another name for “ aerosol geo engineering” have been seen all over the world since the late 90s. In educating myself I’ve learned some most alarming facts. California skywatch.org and agriculturedefence.org scientists report that the snow of Mount Shasta is 60,000 parts per million of aluminum oxide Indigenous trees and plants are dying, growing food is becoming difficult. Soil samples have revealed high levels of aluminum, barium salts, strontium & soil ph is rapidly becoming alka-

line. Alzheimer’s has risen 260 percent in Riverside County over ten years and respiratory mortality has moved from No. 8 to No. 3 in a period of 6 years. Aerosol geoengineering of chemical particulates has been heavy over California for years. The website geoengineeringwatch.org reports that he sun’s rays have decreased 22 percent in 10 years. Weather modification seems to be the motive by the compartmentalized aerosol geoengineers. In an attempt to reflect the sun’s rays away from Earth by spraying tons of particulates the opposite effect is happening. Published NASA studies show that the reflective cocoon is holding the heat at night, not allowing Earth’s natural cooling and exacerbating global warming. Weather can and is being programed and modified with devastating results. The documentaries: “What In the World Are They Spraying?” and “Why in the World Are They Spraying?” by Truthmediaproductions.us are essential to learning the big picture. Both are available online. “Thrive” can be viewed free on thrivemovement. com. I urge everyone to inform themselves and ask the questions: Who is responsible? Who is profiting from the sales of chemicals? Who is paying for this assault on our environment, our health and well being of generations to come? Who is controlling the media blackout? When one knows the answers, the “whys” become apparent. The truth is unpleasant but only an informed population can act effectively. A good place to start is by looking up at our sky and being curious about what you see. Suzie Anderson Penticton BC

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Open Letter to the Arts Council, Maybe if there had been better advertising of the groups playing throughout the summer at the gazebo—more people would come out in support of these events? It was a poor showing for the Allenby Road Band on Saturday, July 13. What a disappointment! This is a good group of folks, well worth listening to. My visiting friends from the coast thoroughly enjoyed the performance as I did also. Those who weren’t there missed some great music. Thanks Allenby Road Band, for great entertainment, it was a fun time! Kay Goglin Princeton, B.C.

A response is expected Dear Editor: It would be greatly appreciated if you would publish the following information for your readers. This is to inform your readers that 1,300 signatures from Princeton to Kelowna are on their way by Express Post to FORTISBC John Walker, CEO & President, BC Utilities Commission - Len Kelsey Office & Chair, Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Energy and Mines - Bill Bennett. Thank you to all who passed the word about these informal and unsolicited petitions. These signatures are sending a serious message that the people of British Columbia will not sit by quietly while FortisBC continues to cause excessive financial hardship by continually increasing our electricity rates, that the Two-Tier System is ludicrous and people are angered with Smart Meters being rammed down our throats. In a letter addressed to the above mentioned, it is made clear that a response is expected within 30 business days. It is further stated that the ‘replies will be published out of respect for the hundreds of voices to know that you have answered their call.’ Stay tuned folks. There is a feeling that this issue is not yet resolved. Once again, thank you everyone! Kelly Wheeler Oliver, B.C.

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Cell Phone Tower - from page 1 Convenience or “Are there any Mascot Mine Site necessity: Residents health effects? who do use cell serA large number of studies have been vice should not have performed over the to drive to Princeton last two decades to or Keremeos just to assess whether mobile use their phone. phones pose a potential Restriction of visihealth risk. To date, no tors: family members adverse health effects and friends of Hedley have been established residents have reportas being caused by ed that they are unable mobile phone use.” — to visit in Hedley due 2011 World Health to the fact that their Organization employment requires To view the pubthey be on call and without cell service lished findings on the if in Hedley, they can research completed not be reached via cell by The World Health phone. Organization, Health On Saturday, Canada and the othAugust 10, 2013, the ers, visit www.hc-sc. Penticton Western News, July 28, 2013 Regional District gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/ Illustration of proposed cell tower in Hedley. of Okanaganprod/cell-eng.php and www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/radiation/cons/stations/index-eng. Similkameen (RDOS) will hold a poll open to all residents php - both these sites have detailed information pertaining of Hedley to determine whether they support a 20 meter to these concerns and offer link sites for further study and monopole for cell and data service at 796 Scott Avenue, or not. Polling will be taken from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the information. The group of residents who view having cell phone access Community Centre - 956 Scott Avenue. The residents who are all for the cell tower are hoping that in Hedley as an absolute positive and a necessity do so for those who do have concerns regarding the safety of having the following reasons; Emergencies: a cell phone can mean the difference the tower installed and those that have concerns that the view between life and death for someone away from their home of the mine will be obstructed, will take the time to become and land line in the event of an accident, injury or health informed with facts. They also encourage all Hedley residents come out to vote crisis. Having a cell phone on your person would make a on Saturday. huge difference. Information on the polling and voting eligibility requireCar Accidents: being able to call for help at the scene of an accident cold save precious moments and lives. ments are listed on the RDOS website www.rdos.bc.ca Back - up: A back up communication service for Hedley’s first responders and firefighters is a definite positive.

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Posse acquire four players in exchange for 19 year old forward Kaleb Boyle PRINCETON, B.C. (July 25, 2013) The wheel that keeps turning, which is the Hockey Operations department of the Princeton Posse, has struck again in what is looking like a massive retooling of the Posse’s shelves. The Posse have sent Kaleb Boyle, one of their highest point earners last season, to the Campbell River Storm of the VIJHL in return for four players in a multi-team swap. Posse GM and Head Coach Bill Rotheisler stated “We need to become a more competitive team in the playoffs, Kaleb was a competitor here, but the assets we have coming back increase the compete factor we will have on the ice and at camp, and shows our commitment to being a strong organization to our players, and our fans”. Boyle, born in `94, scored 34 goals and 31 assists in 51 games, putting him second in points for the Posse last season. In exchange, the Posse will receive four 1995 born players in Gibson Doney, Bradley King, Kurtis Coburn and a player in the form of a future consideration, based solely on paper work still being processed at the time of the press release, but will be announced shortly. Doney, from Nanaimo, is a smart physical forward who has a reputation of being very tough to play against. Doney’s reputable physical skill has turned allot of heads. The Salmon Arm Silverbacks prospect will be attending their main camp and could potentially earn a spot on the team. Silverback’s representative’s high praise of Doney was a big contributor to the Posse’s interest. Doney also has Major Junior interest. King, known for his speed, split last season between the Abbotsford Pilots and Campbell River Storm, as well as playing for his hometown Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL for 5

games. Along with Doney and Coburn, King was identified by current Posse staff last season when they were rivals in the Comox Valley. Kelowna’s Kurtis Coburn made the leap to Junior B as a 16 year old, playing for the Grand Forks Border Bruins in the 2011-2012 season. Last season was split between Grand Forks and Campbell River. Coburn brings grit to the team, earning 68 penalty minutes in 24 games. Although still young at 18, Coburn already has a full two years of experience in the KIJHL under his belt. The player to be announced is a high point producing forward and has a strong potential to play junior A this season, however if returned to the Posse, he will make a significant impact. Rotheisler is excited about the new members of the Posse, “All players we are getting from this deal fit the design of our team. We have been working on this deal since we started evaluating our roster. All players are young, however combine for a lot of junior experience.” Rotheisler added, “These players, along with our most recent signings, are all going to be big contributors to a team that we expect will rise to the physical demands of a long season and playoffs.”

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Blackthorn appearing at festival Rika Ruebsaat Princeton Traditional Music Festival

The Princeton Traditional Music Festival is just over a week away and we hope we’ll see you all there. The Festival begins on the evening of 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. right in town. As always there will be a big contingent of Celtic musicians at the Festival. Besides their concerts, these musicians will all be getting together for the Irish jam on Sunday afternoon at the Festival. One of the Celtic groups is Blackthorn, a Vancouver-based folk group who is here for their second appearance at the Festival. The group’s repertoire celebrates the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland as well as the folk music of English and French Canada. From lively jigs and reels to heart-wrenching airs and ballads, savour the melodies and intricately woven harmonies that bring this music to life in a new way, mixed with humour and, above all, fun. The group was formed in 1989, which makes it one of the longest-running Celtic groups in the province. Members of the group are multiinstrumentalists who will have your toes tapping to Celtic tunes and your heartstrings pulled with songs. We also welcome back Claddach from Kelowna for their fourth appearance at the Festival.

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Claddach from Kelowna will be here for their fourth appearance at the Festival.

Claddach sings traditional and contemporary songs that illuminate social and/or political aspects of the human condition. Sometimes they choose a song just because they like it and it’s fun to sing with others. They also play Celtic tunes for dancing, hoping to encourage people to get up and dance. A new Celtic group this year is Et Tu Fluté, which consists of Irish flute players Brad Hurley and Becky Deryckx. Brad began playing traditional Irish music in the 1970s and has played for dances, concerts and festival workshops all

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Blackthorn will be performing at this year’s Princeton Traditional Music Festival.

around the east coast. He appears as a guest musician on five CDs and is currently working on a duo CD with Roscommon fiddler Ellis Crean. He has also developed a popular website on the Irish flute at www.firescribble.net/flute. Becky is a more recent addition to the Irish musical tradition. She plays primarily in pub sessions in the Pacific Northwest but travels regularly to the east coast and to Ireland to expand her understanding of the music. Brad was one of her early mentors and they have remained close friends ever since. These are just three of the many Celtic groups appearing at this year’s Festival, and the best thing about it is it’s free! The reason it’s free is because it’s run entirely by volunteers and the performers are donating their talents. To make the festival a success the organizers will need lots of volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, please contact them. Even if you have only a couple of hours available your help would be most welcome. Give them a call and they’ll welcome you aboard. To find out more visit the Festival’s webblog at princetonfestival.org or give Jon and Rika a call at 295-6010.

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Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners returned to Hedley, B.C., for the second annual Hedley Summer Street Dance this past long weekend. The band came out to support and entertain the approximate 320 residents and visitors of Hedley during the now yearly fundraiser for the Hedley Community Club. “They had such a great time with us last year, they wanted to come back,” said TJ Bratt, organizer of the event. The Hedley Community Club came up with the idea of a street dance and dinner in order to raise funds to do something with the old baseball diamond. “It could be a place to hold events like this, with a stage—anything, we just want to do something with it,” said Bratt. Along with salads prepared by ladies in the community, Bratt’s husband Doug put out a barbecue chicken dinner with new potatoes for 150 people on Saturday night. The dinner was held in Woodlie Park at 5 p.m. Plate charge for adults was $12 and children $6. Dinner charges were to cover the fee for the band and a 50/50 raffle was held to raise funds for the club. The dance began at 7 p.m., right outside Woodlie Park on the main street in Hedley, lasting until 11 p.m. The street was packed with couples and families dancing and enjoying the great sounds of the blues band, and those that weren’t dancing brought chairs to sit and enjoy the music filled evening. Bratt says this event is one of the easier events to put together, “It just comes together with the club and the people/places that support us.” The club extends their thanks and appreciation for the support from the Friends of the Hedley Community Club; Donna’s Deli, the Hitching Post, The Hedley Country Market, the Senior’s Centre and from Keremeos; Pharmasave, Value Plus, Sanderson’s Farm, The Branding Iron, CIBC, Similkameen Agencies, Valley First Credit Union and Buy-Low Foods. Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners is a four piece rockin’ blues band out of Vancouver Island. They have been performing since 2007 at numerous clubs and events throughout the Island and the interior of B.C. The band has released a CD entitled Life’s Been Pretty Good and are currently working on their second CD. If you missed the opportunity to attend the street dance, Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners are scheduled to perform at the Summertime Blues Festival on August 25 in Nanaimo.

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Rockin’ blues band Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners played to a street packed with Hedley residents and visitors on Saturday night. Band members are Kyle Guineau - Lead Guitar, “Lazy” Mike Mallon Vocals and Harmonica, Bob “Blue” Berry Bass and Vocals, and Ryan Connell - Drums and Vocals. To learn more and keep up with band performances visit: www.lazymikerockinrecliners. com Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPINION POLL ELECTORAL AREA “G” (HEDLEY) OPINION POLL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the Electoral Area “G” residents within the Hedley Telus Poll area that a non-binding public opinion poll on the following question will be held at the polling location identified below:

“Are you in favour of a 20 metre monopole being installed at 796 Scott Avenue for cellular phone and data service.” 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: Hedley Community Club, 956 Scott Avenue, Hedley BC 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. 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 voting. At the time of registering to vote, Electors will be required to make a declaration that the Elector meets the following requirements: Resident Electors 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding polling day resident of the specified area of Electoral Area “G” of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for at least 30 days immediately preceding polling day, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting Non-Resident Property Electors 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding polling day 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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Add some flavor to an old favorite When cooking cabbage, the trick to keeping it green is to cook it very briefly. To add flavor, add some bacon and nutmeg, just like in the following recipe for “Braised Cabbage With Bacon and Nutmeg” from Sophie Braimbridge’s “Stylish Mediterranean” (Kyle Books).

or rosemary leaves Good pinch of nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and wash them if dirty or trim if wilting. Cut in half, removing any thick stems. Then finely slice. Quarter the remaining cabbage,

Braised Cabbage With Bacon and Nutmeg Serves 4 11/4 pounds Savoy cabbage 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 ounces bacon or pancetta, sliced or diced 1 large garlic clove 1 heaped tablespoon chopped sage

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, tight deadlines at work will have the pressure on you and your coworkers. But stick to the task at hand, and you will reap the rewards in the near future. AQUARIUS: Hard work will get you ahead, Aquarius. Don’t shy away from an opportunity that comes your way, even if it seems less than promising at first glance. PISCES: Pisces, you may find yourself in a leadership role this week and will be called on to make a lot of decisions. Take advantage of this opportunity. ARIES: Aries, try not to pick sides when asked for your opinion on a dispute between close friends. Giving the impression of picking sides may strain a friendship. TAURUS: Many positive things are on the horizon, Taurus. You just have to get through a few rough spots before it is clearer sailing this week. Pisces is a pivotal player. GEMINI: Challenge yourself this week, Gemini. Now is a great time to take on a new hobby or task and test your mettle. You will be glad you did when you accomplish your goals. CANCER: Cancer, trust those around you as they can be a valuable source of support and encourgagment. Work to be there for them as much as they have been there for you. LEO: Leo, a travel opportunity is just over the horizon, so have your bags packed and ready to depart at a moment’s notice. You can certainly use some time away. VIRGO: Virgo, once you think you have everything figured out, a few variables get thrown into the mix. You will show your ability to solve problems if you can handle the task. LIBRA: Libra, someone close to you puts their faith in your ability to get a job done. Devote all of your attention to completing this task, and it will only enhance your resume. SCORPIO: Scorpio, others are quick to look to you for help because of your work ethic, experience and attention to detail. Embrace these opportunities as they can help your career. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, it could be in your best interest to remain out of the spotlight at the next social gathering. You might have a more enjoyable time as a fly on the wall. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

remove the thick core and finely slice. Add the oil and bacon to a large lidded saucepan and cook on a high heat until light golden brown. Chop the garlic and sage, turn the heat to low, and add them to the pan. Cook briefly, then add the cabbage, adding a splash of water if you think the cabbage might brown. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover the pan

and cook gently for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adding a dash more water if it’s sticking on the bottom. You want the cabbage to retain its nice green color. Serve immediately -- you can reheat it, but the color may fade! PC118093

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PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Joan's Jewellery & Cakes..... 250-295-6509 Sun Oka Appraisals........... 250-499-9565 The Winking Pedlar.............. 250-295-0820 Nugget Valley Gold.............. 250-295-1775 Sewn For You....................... 250-295-7663 Red Cross............................. 250-293-6467 Vermilion Forks Fitness...... 250-295-6099 Princeton Fire & Safety....... 250-295-0766 Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist)......... 250-295-2552 Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................ 250-295-8341

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the communities of Tulameen and Hedley for hosting fantastic family events over the BC Day long weekend! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Thumbs down to the drivers out there who were driving like maniacs! Geeze, if you’re in that much of a hurry leave earlier! No need to make the roads a dangerous place for everyone else! Name: Jacob Low Likes: attending the Hedley Summer Street Dance for the second year in a row! Great food, good people and awesome band!

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

Office: 250-295-7714

WorshiP - 10:00 am

If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

office hours

Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon

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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Business & Service Directory AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service

AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

reichertsales@mac.com

Huffy’s Auto Repair

Marg & Ed Reichert

4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

CAN-AM SKIDOO

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Brian Coyne

Bedding & Pellet

Owner

Sales & Delivery

$15.00 PER WEEK

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

CONTRACTOR

DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICE  

DARYL CLARKE

Cell: 250-293-6021

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RENTAL STORE

princeton

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FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES

ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com

Marg & Ed Reichert

Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

EQUIPMENT RENTALS RENTAL STORE

Mahindra Tractors

George Edge

www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com

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Certiﬁed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing

Phone: 250-295-0095

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768

HOME REPAIRS

Mahindra Tractors

Farm & Industrial Equipment

FEED FENCING

George Edge

FARM SUPPLIES

www.westcoasteq.com

SHAVINGS/HAY STOVE PELLETS

Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com

283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com

PET SUPPLIES

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DOG & CAT FOOD PETS PET SUPPLIES EXOTIC FISH FISH FOOD AQUARIUMS & TERRARIUMS BIRDS & CAGES

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Summit Kennel Blend Nu Way Sport Mix NOW Nutro and More!

283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com

RENTAL SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

TOM REICHERT RENTALS

PRINCETON REALTY

LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGER 224 Bridge Street PO Box 880 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Bus: 250-295-6977 Cell: 250-295-8591 Heather Johnson Fax: 250-295-3411 Res: 250-295-7055 Owner/Manager Toll Free: 1-877-295-6977 Email: heather_johnson@princetonbc.com CENTURION 2003 - 2006 Web: www.princetonbc.com

Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms

Independently Owned and Operated ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International BV. Used under License by LoyaltyOne. inc and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership

otterrock@nethop.net

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK SEPTIC SERVICES PRINCETON SEPTIC SERVICE GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED Planner - Installer - Maintenance Provider Residential & Commercial Inspector *Contracts Available* PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

Septic Tanks - Grease Traps - Holding Tanks - Sumps Sewer Line Router Service Backhoe - Excavator - Gravel Truck - Cat 250-295-7994 or 250-295-5217 Allen Zirk ROWP

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SpotlightNEWS

No ‘showdown’ with teachers, minister says Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government is pressing ahead with its goal of a 10-year agreement with B.C. teachers, appointing a “public administrator” to replace school trustees on the board of their provincial bargaining agency. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the change is temporary, and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association will continue to play an important role in talks with teachers and support staff. BCPSEA will be under the direction of Michael Marchbank, CEO of the Hospital Employers’ Association, when talks with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation resume in September. Fassbender’s announcement surprised school trustees around the province. He

said he spoke to or left messages for trustees on the BCPSEA executive before making the announcement in Vancouver Wednesday. The move is to meet a demand of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to bargain directly with the B.C. government, Fassbender said. The government also intends to eliminate essential services rules that keep schools open with minimum staff during strikes. Fassbender denied the suggestion he is setting up a “showdown” with teachers that would shut down schools and turn the public against unions. The structural change is needed to achieve the stability for students and parents promised by Premier Christy Clark, he said. “It’s not about pitting them against us,” Fassbender said. “It’s about finding

a new road map where we can achieve that goal.” A two-year contract extension and wage freeze imposed by the government on teachers expired at the end of June. Jim Iker, who took over this spring as BCTF president, told CKNW radio Thursday his union isn’t opposed to a long-term settlement, as long as more resources are there to improve classroom conditions. The BCTF is returning to court this fall to seek restoration of bargaining for class size and special needs support. School support staff represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees are to resume negotiations for a new contract this month, after walking away last spring because their negotiators didn’t believe BCPSEA had an adequate mandate to get a settlement.

Black Press

Education Minister Peter Fassbender

CUPE employees have not had a raise in four years.

Business & Service Directory General Home Repairs & Renovations

AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside

BOTTLE RETURN

Macey MacDonald

Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks BIN & DISPOSAL

Brian Coyne Owner

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049 CONTRACTOR

Nick Itterman Contracting

GENERAL CONTRACTING

•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

HOME RENOVATIONS

General Home Repairs & Renovations

Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741

Bottle Depot WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS

367 HWY. 3

250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049

Princeton Rentals Rentals Princeton

$15.00 PER WEEK PET SUPPLIES

Call 250-295-6545 or 1-800-253-0233

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

Princeton Plaza

ROOFING SERVICE ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting

Rents Air Compressors 185 CFM, 250 CFM & 375 CFM Diesel Our 38th Year in Business

250-295-3835

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Phone: 250-295-7381

RESTAURANT

Now Accepting MILK Containers!

YOUR AD HERE

Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.

Macey MacDonald

RENTAL SERVICES

THE HUT

MOBILITY SALES

Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside

Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks

HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

•10% Seniors Discount

RAY MICHAUD

email: roofer.101@hotmail.com

Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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SpotlightLIFESTYLES

Epic trip ~ memories flood in upon the return to Manitoba

This week we are staying with family in Port Hardy, North Vancouver Island. The guys were elbow room and an inordinate amount of time to myself? Are prairie folks really that different? accompanied by over sixty Orcas on their return into Hardy Bay after a moderately successful Because we especially wanted to spend time in Quebec and Newfoundland, we drove that fishing day Tuesday. I have been relaxing and remembering... entire day to the Ontario border and on through to Dryden. The weather was great, the dear old Last week I ended my tale with leaving Saskatchewan and entering Manitoba, the province van was very comfortable, and a good thing too, because northwestern Ontario is not noted for where I spent my formative years and then some. We had pulled off the main highthe quality of this section of the Number 1 Highway. After an uneventful night way the night before and cozied up to several large grain elevators and the usual in the Dryden Walmart, we continued through the land of the Group of Seven railway tracks in the border town of Reston, Manitoba. The next morning, as we for three of four more days with short stops in Sault St. Marie, North Bay and walked to a little cafe for morning coffee, the smell of caragana nearly bowled me Mattawa. We meant no disrespect but time was being gobbled up by the miles. over with its associated childhood memories. I didn’t have to look far to find those Getting to the North Sydney, Nova Scotia ferry before hurricane season was a goal ubiquitous hedges surrounding the nineteen-fifties style prairie ranch houses. The of mine. I’m a decent sailor but the Atlantic is not to be trifled with and I may be sky was streaked with those high thin clouds that spoke of scorching days, kids impulsive but I’m not usually an idiot. Besides, we were planning on a lengthier running through backyard hoses, popsicles and Koolaid. Later, there might be a stay in Ontario on the return portion of our journey. spectacular thunder and lightening storm that would clear as quickly as it came, As we drew closer to the Ontario/Quebec border, I began cramming for the big leaving cleansed air and great puddles to play in. test. Rats! Why hadn’t I worked harder on my feeble French before this? What was MERRILYN HUYCKE The restaurant was full and the breakfast was enormous. We had learned to I thinking? I tried to run over a few phrases but when I began to recite my grade share a meal when on the prairies. Farmers and ranchers eat considerably more nine Parisian French, I noticed Paul looking puzzled, It seemed my ability to communicate in our second official language was seriously flawed. I panicked. Then I than senior travelers! I began listening for the subtle changes in pronunciation, the remembered Paul had grown up in Northern Quebec and began to pray fervently different expressions. Later, as we continued east on the Trans Canada Highway, for his complete recall. We had heard the horror stories of people in Quebec refusI found myself marveling at the enormous fields of sunflowers, canola, wheat and ing to speak English and there are just some things one can’t do without, especially for seniors, other cereal crops. And the sky! The violet-blue of that enormous dome just knocked me out! I had taken all if you get my drift. I decided my line of defense was to carry a French/English dictionary tucked this for granted when I lived there but clearly I had absorbed this landscape into my psyche. Why under my arm. A good decision as I will explain next week when I tell you about the truly beautielse would I have done so many horizontal paintings in those days? How come I needed so much ful province. Au revoir and till then...

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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE

N & L SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE & HONESTY are hard to find...

But N & L SERVICE is one of a kind! 2 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

ENGRAVING SERVICE

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Hermann Zorn

Government Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966 Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-6254 E-mail:hermannzorn@xplornet.com

FLOORING SERVICE

Laska’s Floor Service

•Supply

•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0474 / Fax: 250-295-0454 www.laskasflooring.com

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

PET GROOMING

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Hermann Zorn

Government Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966 Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-6254 E-mail:hermannzorn@xplornet.com GARDEN CENTRE

YOUR AD HERE

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

OPEN:

Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm 4 km West of Keremeos (Near Red Bridge)

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

Email: don_annas@nethop.net

POST SALES

Karrie Crucil Owner

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131 Pinewood 28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road 250-295-7314 or 250-438-0274 (cell) •Pick-up and Delivery available

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming

YOUR AD HERE Owner

Sales & Delivery

$15.00 PER WEEK

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

YOUR AD HERE

OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

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ENTREC provides crane services to major industry sectors. We are recruiting for our teams in Terrace, BC, Prince George, BC, Grande Prairie, AB, & Bonnyville, AB. JOURNEYMAN CRANE OPERATORS (PROJECT OR TAXI) The successful candidate must demonstrate good safety consciousness and will be responsible for crane setup, preoperation inspection, crane operation and rigging. The candidate will be experienced with project or taxi work. A Class 3 or better license with a clean abstract is preferred. Journeyman Crane Operator or equivalent is preferred. Preemployment drug and alcohol testing is required. Flight allowance offered. If you are interested, please forward your resume to careers@entrec.com or fax to 780.962.1722. Please note the position and location you are applying for on your email or fax. Please visit our website at www.entrec.com for additional information on this position and our company.

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Real Estate Acreage for Sale 2.98 acres for sale $138,000. Acreage nestled in beautiful Meadowbrook area Kimberley, BC. Water & septic hookup in place. Property backing onto a creek & views of the Kimberley Alpine Resort Ski Hill. Assessed value $151,000. Zoned RR4. Minutes from Ski Hill & golf courses. Please contact 250-342-8334 or tierco70@gmail.com

RV Sites COME visit Blind Bay Resort on Sunday, August 4 for our open house and Summer Sale. Fully serviced and landscaped RV lots at Shuswap Lake start at $119,900. Financing available. Amenities include a beautiful sandy beach, private marina, heated pool and more. Visit BlindBayResort.com for details or call 1-800-667-3993. REDUCED SUMMER pricing. Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $44,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com

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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

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commercial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm basement suite, fridge, stove, washer & dryer $500 plus utilities. Avail. Sept. 1st. 250-295-3248 2 bdrm home at Osprey Lake, $400/month plus utilities. Looking for long term renter. Call 1-519-360-0039 2 bdrm plus for rent, N/P, N/S Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Required. $900 per month. Avail. Aug. 15. Call 250-493-6308 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 3 BEDROOM, upper floor, hardwood, new kitchen, fenced back yard, many updates. Avail Sept 1. $1100/month includes Util. Call 250-295-8855 BRAND NEW!. Over 2000 spacious sqft. on main floor featuring an easy access/useable loft. 9 ft tall walls. Walkout basement. Sundecks, garage & FP. Do you need an extra bathroom or den space? Vendor will build basement to suit your needs. *Walking distance to shops and services. $389,900 + gst. Got something to trade? Lets talk Accent Homes 250-7696614 SMALL 2 bedroom house, 10 km out Hwy 5A. N/P, F/S/W/D. $650/month includes power. DD & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. Call 250-2953756

Recreation Kennedy Lake - 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1997 Wildwood 5th Wheel Trailer w/12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pushout, solar panel system (new batteries), excellent condition, has winter RV cover. Includes 1983 Toyota 4 Runner - runs. Rubber raft w/electric trolling motor. Sitting on 2 lots @ $1800/year. Asking $18,000. Contact: Carol Pacy 604-534-0842 or 604-5340850

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Off Road Vehicles 2011 Max 400 ATV, mag wheels, winch, 54â&#x20AC;? snow plow, one year warranty, $7,500 OBO. PH: 250-295-0355

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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Utility Trailers 2011 Black Box Trailer, single axle, w/door ramp, $3500 OBO. PH: 250-295-0355

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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

Suites, Lower 1 BEDROOM basement suite. Heat, hydro, cable included. N/S, N/P. Avail Aug. 1 $550/month 250-293-6472

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

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150 Halliford Ave.

177 - 5th Street

2251 Old Hedley Road

956 Richter Ave.

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

MLS 144452 Lovely year round home in beautiful Tulameen, just a couple minutes walk to Otter Lake. 2 bedroom, large concrete patio. $267,000.00

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.

229 Lind Road

335 Waterfront Ave.

3957 Summers Ck. Rd.

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

MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $268,000.00

MLS 142858 Perfect get away. A-frame is perfectly set on half an acre. Cabin is fully furnished with open loft area. $239,000.00

486 Auburn Cres.

2058 Osprey Lake Road

2971 Crestview Road

23 - 263 Hwy 3

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MLS 141766 Affordable 5 acre co-op share at Thistle Mtn. Guide Camp that’s set up for year round recreation. Main cabin with sleeping loft. $89,800.00

MLS 142319 Lake view cabin on Allison Lake. Almost 1/4 acre lot has room to pack the RV & toys. 2 beds, 1 bath. $154,900.00

MLS 136016 Princeton’s finest park offers affordable living! Conveniently situated next to public pool, tennis courts & baseball for active living. SOLD

3966 Summers Creek Rd.

1-473 Corina Ave.

64 Billiter Ave.

103 Copperhead Road

MLS 144370 Superior waterfront property situated at popular Missezula Lake. 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage with attention to detail sits on .35 acre. $899,999.00

MLS 141770 Remodelled 2 bedroom home in a quiet corner of Deblyn MHP. Two decks, hut tub and infrared sauna. $69,900.00

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

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

2216 Bromley Cres.

8 -590 E Similkameen

180 Moody Street

2200 Highway 5A

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

Broker Dan Pippin 250-295-6977

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MLS 143750 CONTINGENT: Major upgrades including flooring to this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Low maintenance yard plus carport. SOLD

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

Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591

Lee Mowry 250-295-1990

Marty Gray 250-295-5044

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MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. SOLD

Tyler Willis 250-295-2419

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