news Pat LePoidevin is on tour with his latest album. Page 1 & 2
Sports Good reason to buy a round at Princeton Golf Page 6
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The Similkameen Spotlight is 65 years old! Page 12
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Coalmont Energy apologizes Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
On August 24, an emergency containment pond at the Coalmont Energy Corporation Coal Mine was breached, sending approximately 6500 gallons of coal slurry into the Tulameen River. The next morning, residents of Coalmont began to notice that the river was turning black, raising much concern about the water supply and the health of fish and the Tulameen River. On the 28 of August, a public service announcement was released from Interior Health stating that, “Interior Health wishes to advise areas residents that there is little or no impact to drinking water sources in the Coalmont and Tulameen areas as a result of the recent tailings spill breach from the Basin Coal Mine.” On Friday, August 30 Coalmont Energy Corporation hosted a public information session at the Tulameen Community Hall.
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Tavin Gibson won the first place in the 48th Annual Agricultural Fair Bike Parade in the boys division. His little sister, Jazlyn Gibson took first place in the girls division. See more fair results on page 10 in this edition of The Similkameen Spotlight.
One night stop on Canadian tour Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Returning home for a one night stop during the Canadian tour of new album, American Fiction, is Pat LePoidevin. LePoidevin is a Princeton grown, singer-songwriter, musician who has just debut his forth album. He will introduce the latest to locals at the Riverside Center on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door. Along with his vocal talent, LePoidevin uses a looper pedal to ‘create a blend of sound using guitar, ukuleles, percussion and violin.’
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If you have not had the opportunity to hear the incredible voice of this talented young man take the time to do so. Check him out (Pat LePoidevin) on youtube.com, music.cbc.ca/#/artists/Pat-LePoidevin or one of his latest at www.pigeonrow.com/ pat-lepoidevin-american-fiction/. Returning home with LePoidevin is his childhood friend Lewis Smith. The two joined forces while LePoidevin was researching his American heritage. (He is the son of an American born artist.) Together, the two wrote about ‘small American towns, drawing inspiration from their own experiences in rural
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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.
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.
MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171
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!
Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.
PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcome!
PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge.
PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266
PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the Princeton Library Conference Room on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome!
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
PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. New Members are most welcome!
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. 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 ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438 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! 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. CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP COMMITTEE: Next meeting Sept, 5 at 7:00 p.m., in the Chamber Boardroom. (Never to early to start to plan!) Volunteers welcome to join, bring your ideas!
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Canada. Accompanying American Fiction is a book of short stories written by Smith.’ The two friends and band mates will be joined in their performance by drummer Matt Sarty. American Fiction is said to be a heartfelt tribute. Don’t miss out on your chance to hear it and to see our very own Pat LePoidevin and Lewis Smith during their one night only stop at home in Princeton. Keep up with the tour at www.patlepoidevin. com
Best friends from childhood, Pat LePoidevin and Lewis Smith are returning home to Princeton for a one night only concert during their cross Canada tour featuring LePoidevin’s new album, American Fiction. The concert will be held on Saturday Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Riverside Centre. Tickets are $10 at the door. For a sneak preview of what’s in store for you, visit www.pigeonrow.com/pat-lepoidevin-american-fiction/ Contributed
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Posse rides again Princeton Posse princetonposse.org
June Hope and MLA Jackie Tegart are given a first hand look at the newly placed forms at the Tulameen Community Outdoor Ice Arena. Mardi Hassell and Brenda Upton (members of the Tulameen Community Club) share a few laughs with the ladies while giving them the tour.
‘Raising the Roof’ project progresses Lisa Carleton
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While on a visit to Tulameen last week, MLA Jackie Tegart and Area H Director, Brad Hope were invited to have a look at the progression of the Tulameen “Raise the Roof” project. Through the efforts of the community, the RDOS and the aid of a Provincial Grant in the amount of $240,000 (designated to assist in getting communities outside and active) the project has a total of $300,000. Reinforced metal legs will hold the roof over the NHL sized outdoor rink. Having the rink covered will enable the community to make use of it throughout all seasons and weather. During the visit on Friday, both MLA Tegart and Director Hope were pleased to see the freshly poured forms, to see and hear of the projects progression as explained by Mardi Hassell. Hassell says there are many community members who have been working hard to make this project a reality. They and those who have assisted with funding and construction are to be commended. Funding; MLA Jackie Tegart, Area H Director Brad Hope and the Tulameen Community Club. Construction; Romard, Red Iron, Reichert Sales, Bob Reichert Backhoe, Tom Reichert Rentals, Fred and Company Builders, Asplundh, Cool Creek Agencies, Morphy Resaw and LMS Reinforcing Steel Group.
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First Order of Business – Another huge thank you! No Billets, No Hockey team. That was a huge concern one week before main camp. No Problem! Thanks to the generosity of the many families that have come forward to share their home with the many young athletes calling Princeton home this upcoming season. If still considering, a few more would be a welcome security, but the crunch is over. Main Camp The season officially kicked off with opening of main camp on Wednesday. Focusing on quality over quantity, returning and hopeful players alike were treated to a taste of Posse expectations, Coach Rotheisler style. There may be a number of returning players, but that will be the only thing similar to last season. Before any scrimmaging, players were run through a series of 3 demanding workouts – let down was not an option. Inter Squad Games Strange, but Thursday and Friday evenings felt more like a game night than training camp. The stands were filled with promise as crowd numbers both nights approached those of last season. On the ice they were treated to fast paced action. Including Kraig Leochko, no less than seven locals received an invite and showed that they have earned consideration for future spots. Exhibition Games Friday evening in Summerland the first exhibition game saw the squad drop a 5-3 decision to the Sting. Two things were evident… the Posse’s rookie laden squad held their own against a Sting roster that was pretty much set, and… the surprise of the evening and talk of the fans, was the play of local goaltender Ryan Grgich. Rising to the opportunity he faced 4 power plays in the first ten minutes and never wavered, leaving the game at halfway point of game down 2-1 after being peppered early. Upcoming Events Home Exhibition Games 7 p.m. Sat, Sept. 7 vs 100 Mile House and 2 p.m. Sun, Sept. 8 vs Grand Forks Additional locals suiting up this weekend will be Josh Coyne, Craig Thompson and Mort Johnston. Sept. 13 Home Opener – Tailgate and Tent party, Beer garden, Live pregame entertainment Volunteers Anybody interested in volunteering for game day assistance are asked to see Posse booth during exhibition games this weekend. Trainers The Posse is urgently looking for team trainer(s) for the season.
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ICBC seeks 4.9% rate hike Tom Fletcher Black Press
ICBC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1. For an average driver who now pays $1,369 a year for basic insurance, the increase would add an extra $36. In its rate application to the B.C. Utilities Commission, ICBC is also seeking four per cent decrease in optional coverage that would reduce that annual bill by $25. The last rate increase was 11 per cent in 2012, coupled with a six per cent cut in optional insurance where ICBC competes with private insurers. In an open letter to customers, Mark Blucher, interim CEO of ICBC, says the increase is needed
to keep up with increasing bodily injury claims, with higher payouts as more people turn to lawyers to dispute their insurance payouts. Blucher said injury claim volume is also rising, including crashes involving drivers distracted by smartphones, and more pedestrians and cyclists on roads. ICBC cut 260 positions last year after an audit of its operations showed its management ranks had swelled by 41 per cent between 2007 and 2011. Blucher said ICBC’s administrative costs amount to five cents out of every premium dollar, with 86 cents going to claim payouts. Bodily injury claims, for pain and suffering, future care and loss of wages totalled $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and $400 million higher than five years previously.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SHUT DOWN August 16th at 4 pm Proceeding our Mock Polar Bear Swim from 1 - 4 pm Shut Down will be approximately 1 month. The Fitness Room Room will remain open 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning August 21. If you have any questions or concerns please
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FortisBC PowerSense launches the Okanagan Energy Diet
Attend the ener-vention in Princeton on Sept. 11 at the Community Skills Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and get the skinny on energy savings KELOWNA, B.C. – August 13, 2013: Building on the success of Rossland and the Kootenays, FortisBC is expanding the popular Energy Diet program to customers in the Okanagan. FortisBC will be hosting “ener-ventions” (information sessions) throughout the region for customers who want to reduce their homes’ energy use and save money on their utility bills. “One of the best ways for homeowners to save on their energy bills is to make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes,” said Tom Loski, vicepresident of customer service for FortisBC. “We saw how successful a community approach to energy savings can be with last year’s Rossland Energy Diet. Since then, we’ve expanded the program to the Kootenays, and now the Okanagan, to provide customers with direct support in making home energy upgrades.” Okanagan Energy Diet participants will get a discounted energy assessment, energy saving products installed directly in their home, handson help applying for up to $6,000 worth of rebates, and, if eligible, financing options to make energy efficient improvements to their home. We are also challenging communities across the Okanagan to work together to save energy. That’s why we’ll be giving the community that saves the most energy $5,000 for an energy efficient upgrade to a public facility. “The Town of Osoyoos is pleased to endorse the Okanagan Energy Diet. Town Council is pleased to support economic savings and energy conservation which in turn reduce our demands on the environment,” said Mayor Stu Wells. “We are pleased to see that this program provides an
opportunity for Council to promote a ‘shop local’ initiative for products and services.” Quick Facts: • Participants will receive a home energy assessment and installation of energy efficiency products, such as: outlet insulation, a low flow shower head, and kitchen tap aerators, for $60 85 per cent off the regular price of $400. They can also use our energy calculator www.fortisbc.com/ energycalculator to compare the costs of different home heating energy sources and individual appliance energy costs. • A local energy coach will help customers through the process and offer energy-saving tips along the way. • Participants can access up to $4,000 in rebates from LiveSmart BC and up to $2,000 in rebates from FortisBC. • Some participants may qualify for loans for completing their energy upgrades. These will show up on their electricity bills, making repayment simple. FortisBC is committed to helping customers conserve energy and get the most out of their energy dollar by providing financial incentives and energy savings tips for natural gas and electricity. Since it was founded in 1989, FortisBC’s PowerSense program has helped Southern Interior electricity customers save more than 445 gigawatt hours. That’s enough electricity to power 35,000 homes every year for twenty four years. To learn more about the Okanagan Energy Diet, visit fortisbc.com/energydiet or call us at 1-866-436-7847.
Oksana and Michael received a $2,100 rebate when they upgraded the insulation in their Keremeos home.
Something for everyone at the 68th annual
Rock Creek & Boundary Fall Fair September 14th & 15th
Exhibits Arts & Crafts Sewing Quilts Cooking Agriculture Photography Educational and more! Tim Hus! Saturday!
Arena Gymkhana Horse show Barrel Racing Trailer Races Heavy Horse Quad Soccer! Mower Racing and more! Fred Penner! Sunday!
for details visit www.rockcreekfallfair.ca
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Classroom stability and learning success focus of back to school Peter Fassbender - Minister of Education Guest Editorial
This week more than half a million B.C. children are back in the classroom to continue their education journeys. While our youngest students are experiencing their very first day of school and Grade 12s are looking forward to the next phase in their lives, the first week back is a special time when everyone shares in the excitement about the year ahead. The back-to-school season is when students, parents and teachers set objectives and settle in as a group to work together. For our government’s part, Premier Christy Clark has set some clear goals: pursuing long-term labour peace, moving BC’s Education Plan forward, and building on our commitment to skills and technical training. I know we all want to find lasting labour peace because it allows everyone to keep their focus on what matters most: helping every student learn and succeed. To that end, we will continue to pursue our government’s framework for a 10-year agreement with teachers. We have already taken steps to do what the British Columbia Teachers Federation has asked for, which is to bargain directly with government on provincial matters. Stability is equally important for school support staff, represented in negotiations by the Canadian Union of Public Employees and other unions. As part of successfully concluding current negotiations, we also want to explore with these unions how to achieve long-term stability for support staff. Long-term labour peace is a means to a far more important end: the ongoing transformation of our system to better support learning. While we have one of the best systems in the world, there is a growing body of scientific research on brain development and learning that we need to shift many of our traditional approaches. Almost two years ago, we launched BC’s Education Plan to get more students engaged in their own learning and provide them the skills they need in a rapidly changing world. It starts with the recognition that no two students learn the same way or at the same pace, and that learning is far more than just memorizing facts. As a result, BC’s Education Plan puts a strong focus on personalized learning, which aims to provide students more opportunity to pursue their individual talents, interests and preferences while keeping their focus on the important foundational skills of reading, writing and numeracy. It also seeks to better prepare students for 21st-century careers and workplaces. Our cross-government Skills and Training Jobs Plan is another important change. This year, an estimated 134,000 students will take at least one applied skills course. A further 4,000 students will participate in the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program and ACEIT Program (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training), where they earn graduation credits while simultaneously earning credits toward post-secondary programs and apprenticeships. We recently appointed a new superintendent for trades and student transitions whose role is to assist districts in expanding partnerships with local industry and postsecondary institutions. We will expand the YES 2 IT (Youth Exploring Skills to Industry Training) program that increases awareness among students in grades 6-9 and we will introduce a new course in February 2014 - Skills Exploration 12. As students demonstrate everyday at school, dedication is the path to achievement. As another school year gets underway, our government will dedicate itself to pursuing lasting labour peace, transforming an already great education system, and growing skills and technical training in every district. These efforts will keep more students on track to graduate and better prepared for the opportunities ahead - whether they have set their sights on technical training, university or jumping straight into the workforce. Last weeks Mystery Person was John Holland
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Back to school labour disputes VICTORIA – Another school year dawns in B.C., wage rate is $17.37 an hour. The top rate is $26.59, or with the prospect of disruptive labour disputes. $28.78 for workers who qualify for a “trades adjustFirst up are 27,000 support staff, in a legal strike ment.” position. These are the teacher aides, custodians, bus All contracts have rigid seniority and “bumping” clauses to ensure that new employees absorb drivers and crossing guards. Most are members of any reductions in working hours. From a taxpayer’s the Canadian Union of Public Employees, with a few perspective, this leads to the maximum number of Teamsters and other locals scattered around the 60 employees making the highest wages. school districts. Overtime in Central Okanagan is time and a half Public discussion about these disputes usually Tom Fletcher for the first two hours, and double time after that. focuses on wage increases, which CUPE members in Contracts also include the provision that unscheduled schools haven’t seen for four years. Their current deals overtime is subject to a four-hour minimum. It’s amazexpired more than a year ago, after they were subject ing how often an unexpected hour of work can arise to the same two-year wage freeze imposed on the rest when it’s paid at quadruple time. of government. The Surrey school district contract details how even “spare The B.C. government moved from the post-recession wage freeze to a system they call “co-operative gains,” where raises must board” employees are to be enrolled in the municipal pension plan, be financed by savings in other areas of the operation. Only two a defined-benefit system most private-sector employees can only provincial employee groups have yet to do this: school support staff dream about. Then there are paid sick days. The Canadian Taxpayers’ and teachers. (Education Minister Peter Fassbender confirmed last week that Federation reports that the average B.C. private sector worker took teacher raises will be funded by extra transfers from the provincial 7.4 sick days last year. The public sector average was 12. The Surrey contract details the windfall of unused sick days that treasury as they try to get a long-term deal. But that’s a topic for must be paid out to employees who retire as early as age 55. The another day.) CUPE, the largest union in the country, has a sophisticated maximum is 150 days, for a lavish perk only available to employees media campaign to generate public sympathy. We are repeatedly hired before July 1, 1996. Even so, we’ll be paying these bonuses out reminded not only that the last raise was 2009, but that the “average” for years to come. It goes on and on. Six weeks’ paid vacation after 20 years, with an pay is a mere $24,000 a year. If that number is accurate, it reflects a extra day added for every year after that. large number of part-timers. There are many little things, such as a $60 “swimsuit allowance” Let’s look at a few provisions CUPE doesn’t talk about, on behalf of those self-employed taxpayers who have no paid holidays, no for teacher aides who take part in swimming instruction. This is not to devalue the work done by these people. It is to sugemployer pension or benefits and no paid overtime, but are expected gest that given the growing gap between public and private employto help pay all of the above to government workers. The 60 contracts have many variations, but core elements are the ment benefits, finding savings is reasonable. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press same. In the Central Okanagan school district, the starting CUPE
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Royal Canadian Legion News - George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton, B.C. WeLCOMe ABOARD JeRRY
AnnUAL FisHing DeRBY
Please welcome our new Buildings and Grounds chair, Jerry Rodgers. Jerry has just filled our vacant position and we are very pleased and excited to be working with him. We also wish to welcome him to the Executive Board for the first time.
Wednesday, september 25 Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Cards at 7:00 p.m.
Congratulations Jerry! The Legion Annual Fishing Derby was held August 10 and 11 at Chain Lake. The winner of the derby was Matt Sawin. 52 adults and 10 children 16 & under participated in the event. The weather was not the greatest but the down pour didn’t happen until after the corn and dogs.
WAYS AND MEANS
I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather. The meat draws are still going on and the winners are enjoying some good meat. Watch for added features including higher quality meats and a Super Meat Draw coming soon! Don’t forget about our Turkey draws in time for Thanksgiving! Remember you can also win meat at the bingos, these all start at 2:30. See you soon! ~ Jean Bowles
HOME OWNER GRANT Veterans Supplement
FRiDAY nigHt JAM sessiOns At tHe LegiOn
Beginning in 2012 a veterans supplement in addition to the regular home owners grant is available to qualifying low-income veterans. There are numerous stipulations to receive this grant. If you think you would qualify, please call toll-free in BC to 1-888-355-2700 or call the Legion and request the Service Officer return your call.
Do you play....Do you sing..... Do you just want to get out and dance?
Jam Sessions are held in the Legion Lounge from 7 to 10 p.m., every Friday night! Open to the public! You do not have to be a member to join in on this great form of entertainment! Come out for some fun!
September 2013 Calendar of Events Sunday
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RECRUIT=REWARD. Sign up a friend and you could sail away! One By One we will grow the Legion ranks. Sign up one new member and you could win a fabulous Caribbean Cruise. Share your pride in the Legion by signing up a new member and you’ll be doing your part to ensure the future of your Legion. One By One we all make a difference for Remembrance, for our communities and for our Veterans. The grand prize is a balcony cabin for two on the 2nd Annual Caribbean Commonwealth Veterans Cruise. From January 30 to February 10, 2014 the cruise sails from F t. Lauderdale to the tropical ports of St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Maarten. Additional prizes will be awarded each month including Legion gear, gift certificates from some of Canada’s leading retailers and more. Sign up a friend today for your chance to win. The Legion is a strong organization and membership is the foundation for everything we do. To help us grow, we are holding a Canada-wide membership drive, and we need your help! Share your pride in the Legion and encourage a family member or friend to sign up today. With every member you sign up, you receive a contest ballot towards our grand prize of a Caribbean Cruise! Plus you’ll be entered in our monthly draws for great prizes throughout the campaign! Imagine if each of us brought in just one new member... we’d double our ranks! That would see the Legion ranks grow like never before. Imagine how much stronger the Legion would be. Our role in supporting Veterans and their families would be enhanced. The Legion would be engaging in our communities with renewed vigour, and there would be tens of thousands of new members upholding the traditions of Remembrance. Bring in a new member today and help ensure the future of your Legion. Because you can. Because you care! The contest runs May 1 through November 15, 2013. Please contact your local branch for more information.
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Drop in Partners Crib - 12:30pm
Cabbage Rolls and Perogies. enjoy the first Fall Dance with music by ian elko!
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Bullrider has promising future Greenhough started seeing improvements. Among the risks of riding bulls is getting hurt. Greenhough broke his collarbone, which Shaun Greenhough loves the thrill of affected his riding arm, but still competed. bullriding. “Once you get on the bull you don’t really feel He loves everything about the sport. anything,” said Greenhough, whose interest in That admiration for it has the 17-year-old the sport started by watching it on TV. “It’s dreaming of a professional career. just a bunch of adrenaline pumping through The Penticton/Princeton resident, who you. When you get off, you really feel it.” recently competed in the Summerland Pro Thompson, who quit bull riding at 22, goes to Bullriding Stampede, wants to travel the world rodeos with Greenhough and gives him advice chasing the paydays that come with winning. in the chute. They have also utilized video so Before he can reach that level, Greenhough he can learn from his mistakes. needs to learn the ropes of staying on a bull. In “Last weekend he rode in Smithers … I was able a career that is just six months old, he’s getting to go through the video (Greenhough’s cousin help from someone who has been through it. shot) with him,” said Thompson. “There were Trevor Thompson won the 1985 National a few mistakes he did. It’s awesome with that High School finals bullridingc championship kind of technology. I wish I had had that.” is also a 1985 All-American Team-Bull Riding/ Thompson said riders need strength in this Bareback. sport and Greenhough has that because Thompson, who returned to the sport he works out religiously. Thompson said because of Greenhough, said the newcomer is Greenhough needs to work on his focus, progressing pretty good. which will be put to the test in Barriere this “He’s going to be good. He’s a very determined weekend as the community hosts the B.C. young man,” said Thompson, 46, who met Rodeo Association’s final stop before finals in Greenhough after beginning a relationship Quesnel. The top 10 qualify to go to Quesnel. with his mother. “One of the better ones I’ve Greenhough currently sits in eighth. seen. There is a learning curve that you have to To keep up with Greenhough’s results, visit put out there for him. You give him something www.rodeobc.com to work on and he picks it up real quick.” Greenhough has enjoyed learning from Thompson. As the summer continued, Emanuel Sequeira Penticton Western News
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SHAUN GREENHOUGH of Penticton, pictured in the recent Summerland Pro Bullriding Stampede, has a desire to become a pro bullrider after entering the sport six months ago.
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Bill Howe makes a ‘Hole in One’ at the Princeton Golf Course during the regular mens night on Thursday, Aug. 29. The successful play was performed at Hole Number 7 using his eight iron. Team mate Darrel Smith witnessed, watched Howe Tee off, saw one hop,”I think that’s in the hole,” said Smith.— There it was. “We walked up to the hole - Bill was pretty happy,” added Smith. With this achievement, Howe won ‘Closest to the Pin’ which equals - bragging rights and $10. He received va plaque for the Hole in One and then had the pleasure of purchasing a round for every one there. Mens Captain, Glen Weisback (right) presents the plaque to Bill Howe on the green. Team mate Joe Bosiele made the same achievement a few months ago...Darrel is patiently waiting his turn.
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For me, it’s more than saving money; it’s being responsible about how we all use energy in our homes. Jamie, Princeton resident Energy Diet participant
Slim your energy waste Join the Okanagan Energy Diet Drop in at the Princeton ener-vention to learn how you can get a home energy assessment for only $60 (a $400 value), hands-on help accessing rebates and financing, and a more energy-efficient, comfortable home. September 11. 6 to 8 p.m., Community Skills Centre Visit fortisbc.com/energydiet or call 250-212-6484.
FortisBC PowerSense is an energy efficiency initiative and registered trademark of FortisBC Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-299.13 08/2013)
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, September 18th 6:30 pm at the Riverside Center • Everyone Welcome •
Retirement TEA
for Dr. Adams will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Princeton Museum from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Come to honour a very special man.
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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.
2153 Pr-S’lnd Road
426 Mayne Ave.
439 Auburn Cres.
MLS 144022 Charming 2 bedroom home in quiet downtown location. Large potential workshop area for the handyman or hobbyist. $189,900.00
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 145111 Charming home features 3 bedrooms, large dining and living room, gas fireplace and skylight. Front and back decks. $239,000.00
MLS 145171 Gorgeous 3 bedroom home in quiet area of town. Features 2 four piece bathrooms and walkin closet. $249,000.00
52 Fenchurch Ave.
2620 Nicola Ave.
335 Waterfront Ave.
3927 Pr-S’lnd Road
MLS 139793 Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in downtown Princeton. Features new energy efficient gas furnace. $179,900.00
MLS 139297 Fabulous 100 x 100 corner lot with shallow well and septic installed by Reichert’s. Home is 15 years young and is known as “The Barn.” $325,000.00
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 142456 Amazing views from large picture windows. French door entry from kitchen to 900 square foot deck. $299,500.00
3957 Summers Ck. Rd.
479 Similkameen Ave.
126 Edgewood Drive
303 9th Ave.
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
MLS 144893 Fantastic little starter or investment property. Open concept. Awesome greenhouse (14x8) plus 2 good sized sheds. $144,500.00
MLS 145021 Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in desirable third bench neighbourhood. Features gas fireplace. $275,000.00
MLS 145025 CONTINGENT: Court ordered sale. Great opportunity to be a home owner at very low cost or rental investment. 50’ x 120’ lot. $34,900.00
342 Nechiefman Street
3966 Summers Creek Rd.
1-473 Corina Ave.
103 Copperhead Road
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 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 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
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180 Moody Street
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MLS 141152 Princeton’s newest development. Come build your dream home in this excellent location. Quiet and minutes from downtown. $79,900.00
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
MLS 140979 Minutes from town, private and in exclusive gated community. 5 acres with excellent views along the Similkameen River. $160,000.00
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
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Agricultural Fair exhibitors down, money up The Valley First Lady Scarecrow did not win, but was a hit at the Agricultural Fair. The contest was won by the Little Seeds Childcare twins. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
It’s coming...get ready... Insulation, Weather Stripping, Stove Supplies, Furnace Filters... Fletcher Building Supplies email: princeton@timbrmart.ca Open Sundays 9 - 4 222 Burton Avenue
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Pat LePoidevin with Lewis Smith & Matt Sarty 7:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 7 Riverside Theatre $10.00
Competition at Princeton Agricultural Fair was down this year, which made money for most exhibitors except in the Photography division, which offered its customary high level of competition. There were only 43 adult exhibitors and 42 junior exhibitors this year. The number of exhibits in many divisions were not down, due to some exhibitors entering great numbers of items. A total of $1,245 in prize money was paid to the adult exhibitors and $813 was paid out to Junior Fair exhibitors. The following is a list of top exhibitors in each division: Needlework - Janice Ashby (Penticton resident) Leisure craft - Sharron Rose Photography - Margaret Fraser Art: tied - Jennifer Bernard and John Sandness Flowers - Melissa Manning Vegetables - Ben Mazzarella Fruit - Ken Heuser Home Canning - Melissa Manning Home Baking - Melissa Manning Wine & Beer - Dorothy Lauder Eggs - Loretta Gardiner Poultry - Karen Fulton The adult overall Top Exhibitor was Melissa Manning, who took home $289 in prize money. The Top Junior Exhibitor was Piper Manning, who won $157 in prize money as well as a Birthday Party for five courtesy of Copperhill Lanes. Winners of the Bike Parade were: First: Tavin Gibson (boys) and Jazlyn Gibson (girls), Second Jesse Menard (boys) and Marissa Menard (girls) and in third place was Andrew Graves
(boys) and Paige Graves for the girls. Winners of the Pet Parade were Ella Halipchuk with her dragon dog, Daisy in first place, and rated Best in Show. Mary-Elizabeth Bond and her pet pigeon, Purple placed second, and third place went to Nathan and Haley Anderson with Bubba and Sammy. The fair raffle winners are as follows; Lift of Lumber from Weyerhaeuser - George Kassa, Cliffton’s Meat Pack - Jordon Kramer and Don & Anna’s Gift Certificate Dan Kastor. Winners of the building draws are; Building 1: Chicken Coop Quilt Kit James Stewart, Building 2: Canning Supplies - Paulette Boyd Carlson, Building 3: Garden Club Trellis - Brenda The following won the fair gate prizes; Yankee Candle - Germaine Velhausen, Painting by Shirley Freding Lisa Carleton/Spotlight - Kim Nolan, Cool Beanz Ella Halipchuk with her dragon dog, Daisy won first Coffee; John Laska, Janet place and Best in Show in the pet parade at the 48th and Shirley Low. $25 Annual Agricultural Fair. Visa Cards; Yvette Stolth, Mixed: First - Kim Powell and Joe Raymond Rabe, Lyle Thomas, Sharon Heckford, second - Corrie Smith and Elko and Brenda Crimmon. John Laska and third - Judy Robinson The Root Beer Bear was won by and Arnie Powell Liam O. The overall success of the fair will Horseshoe Tournament Winners: not be known until all of the receipts Ladies: First Corrie Smith, second are counted. Fair Board members will Kim Powell and third Judy Robinson. meet in the near future and will release Mens: First Arnie Powell, second that information after members are John Laska and third Joe Heckford informed.
Winners in the 2013 Agricultural Fair Goats Doe kid - Tauren Baird Sheep Any breed - Tauren Baird Chickens Standard purebred hen 1. Haley Anderson 2. Nathan Anderson 3. Tied Haley and Nathan Anderson Mixed breed 1. Kyle Baird Ducks Purebred Drake 1. Karen Fulton 2. Karen Fulton 3. Karen Fulton Purebred hen 1. Karen Fulton *Best in Show 2. Karen Fulton 3. Karen Fulton Flowers & Plants Assorted Asters 1. Melissa Manning Daisies 1. Maureen Turner 2. Dawn Johnson Marigolds, small 1. Maureen Turner 2. Nancy Telford Petunias 1. Melissa Manning Roses
1. Marlene Fraser Sweet peas 1. Nancy Telford 2. Melissa Manning Sunflower, large 1. Dawn Johnson Sunflowers, 3 of a kind 1. Melissa Manning 2. Dawn Johnson 3. John Sandness Cosmos 1. Melissa Manning Any other annual 1. Dawn Johnson 2. Melissa Manning 3. John Sandness Any other perennial 1. Maureen Turner 2. Dawn Johnson 3. Maureen Turner Mixed or single arrangement 1. Cheryl Ferguson Mini arrangement 1. Laura Haw Hanging basket 1. Connie Shopshire Container garden 1. Melissa Manning Any other 1. Rosemary Woodruff 2. Melissa Manning Hollyhocks, single 1. John Sandness Hollyhocks, double
1. Melissa Manning Vegetables Beans 1. Connie Shopshire 2. Nancy Telford 3. Ben Mazzarella Beans, other 1. Ben Mazzarella 2. Shirley Low 3. Connie Shopshire Beets 1. Melissa Manning 2. Ben Mazzarella 3. Dawn Johnson Broccoli 1. Melissa Manning 2. Connie Shopshire Brussels sprouts 1. Melissa Manning Cabbage, green 1. Connie Shopshire 2. Ben Mazzarella Cabbage, red 1. Ben Mazzarella Carrots 1. Nancy Telford 2. Dawn Johnson 3. Melissa Manning Cauliflower 1. Melissa Manning Celery 1. Melissa Manning Corn 1. Dawn Johnson Cucumbers 1. Erin Williams 2. Ben Mazzareella
3. Jennifer Bernard Pickling cukes 1. Ben Mazzarella Herbs, culinary 1. Melissa Manning 2. Dawn Johnson Kale 1. Melissa Manning Kohlrabi 1. Dawn Johnson 2. Ben Mazzarella Lettuce, leaf 1. Melissa Manning Lettuce, head 1. Melissa Manning Onions, white, cooking 1. Melissa Manning 2. Ken Heuser 3. Ben Mazzarella Onions, red, cooking 1. Ken Heuser 2. Dawn Johnson 3. Ben Mazzarella Peas 1. Nancy Telford 2. Shirley Low 3. Jennifer Bernard Peppers, sweet 1. Ben Mazzarella 2. Jennifer Bernard 3. Melissa Manning Peppers, hot 1. Melissa Manning Potatoes 1. Loretta Gardiner
2. Lee Augustin 3. Ben Mazzarella Radishes 1. Dawn Johnson Swiss Chard 1. Ben Mazzarella 2. Dawn Johnson 3. Melissa Manning Spaghetti Squash 1. Dawn Johnson Squash 1. Ben Mazzarella 2. Linda Van Dyke Tomatoes, green 1. Melissa Manning 2. Dawn Johnson Tomato, cherry, ripe 1. Ben Mazzarella 3. Melissa Manning Tomatoes, ripe 1. Ben Mazzarella 2. Ken Heuser Tomato, other 1. Ben Mazzarella 2. Ken Heuser Zucchini, slicing 1. Lee Augustin 2. Melissa Manning 3. Dawn Johnson Any other vegetable 2. Ben Mazzarella Coffee bean 1. Nancy Telford Vegetable collection 1. Melissa Manning 2. Ben Mazzarella 3. Dawn Johnson
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CLEAN UP - from page 1 Representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Interior Health and Mines Inspection were on hand to answer questions. MLA Jackie Tegart and Area H Director Brad Hope attended the information session as well. Approximately 50 people attended. The president of Coalmont Energy Corporation, Kerry Leong began the evening by apologizing for the lack of communication with the community. “I’m sorry we were so slow in community communication, I take responsibility, and apologize”. Leong explained that the company was “focussed on stopping the spillage.” Allan McGowan, mine manager, Leong and the other representatives from the mine then went on to answer questions from the public. What effect will this have on the fish/river? “We don’t have all the different answers said Keith Meldrum, communications officer, “We are waiting for study results, but we believe that there should be no harmful effects.” Local Bert Rice asked if the water would be safe for his cattle—over time. Again the response included awaiting results, but that “for now the water had been given a clean bill of health.” The largest priority for the company now is clean up. The clean up effort will go “as far as necessary, said McGowan.” An August 31, Coalmont Energy released a community update which included: “The Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Techniques report and associated recommendations are being completed by Quantum Murray LP, one of the leading abatement and remediation service companies in Canada. Triton Environmental Consultants and SLR Global Environmental Services, both leading firms in the environmental consulting field, have been retained to complete the detailed Environmental Impact Assessment and provide expertise and direction the appropriate clean-up efforts that will take place.”
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Rockland Leong, mine manager designate, Allan McGowan, mine manager, Kerry Leong, president, Keith Meldrum, communications officer, and human resources manager Shay Casavant spent a couple of hours with residents on Friday answering questions and concerns regarding the breach and spillage into the Tulameen. “We want to be a good corporate citizen,” said Leong who explained that his whole family takes “this very seriously. We do have a great deal of respect for this area.” The company has promised to be much better at communication with the community.
Effect of spill
On August 30, the river still appears black, and there is a clear demarkation line about a foot from the shoreline where the sand turns from white to black. Quite visible in this close up view. The location is 3 km downstream of Coalmont on the Tulameen River, (over 7 km downstream of Collins Gulch where the 6500 gallons went in) This beach known as White Sands Beach has been currently dubbed “Black Sands.” Photo courtesy of Bob Sterne
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Sixty five years ago, on Sept. 1, 1948 Anne Gaustin published the first edition of “The Valley Spotlight.” She used this medium to provide coverage of ‘the local scoop’ for the areas of the valley. In this edition of The Similkameen Spotlight, September 4, 2013, we share with our readers a taste of the news from 65 years ago. We hope you enjoy.
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue team for their great work to help the quad rider who had an accident on the KVR on Saturday. Thumbs up to the sunshine lasting throughout the final long weekend before school starts! Happy September everyone!
Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Joe Martinsen 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
Name: Alannah Obey - 2.5 years old. Likes: Taking a rainy day and making it ton’s of fun!
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
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190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Baptist Church of Princeton
Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
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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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Yodels heard while on trek at Lightning Lake Baptist Church Soccer Camp Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
The hills were alive (at times) with the sound of Rika’s yodeling and ensuing echoes as a group of eight Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists trekked around Lightning Lake in Manning Park on August 24. We also enjoyed the recurring calls of loons, the tiny toots of red-breasted nuthatches, and the bold antics of gray jays who literally stole food from our hands! We spotted a diving female goldeneye and a placid Franklin’s grouse along the way, as we inhaled the sweet fragrance of pines and delighted in the exquisite views around every turn in the trail. Good weather was a bonus, and we enjoyed a leisurely lunch and good conversation before heading for home. Our next field trip will be led by Rika Ruebsaat on Sept. 7, and will be a strenuous hike up to the beautiful alpine landscape of Jim Kelly Peak. Confirm with Rika at 250-295-4006 and meet at
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Members of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists take a photo break during the trek around Lightning Lake.
Billy’s at 8:00. Our next meeting will take place Sept. 10, 7 p.m., at Riverside Centre, when Zoe Kirk will speak on bear awareness, specific to our area. Please join us for our first meeting of the season!
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The soccer camp, sponsored by the Baptist Church of Princeton and held at Princeton Secondary School was led by youth interns Drew Weber and Kyle Nichols. The camp held in August was a roaring success with 42 kids participating. The children involved were kindergarten to grade seven. The evenings ended with indoor games, snacks and juice. The soccer camp will be held annually.
Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
Monday September 9th 6:45 p.m. @ The United Church Hall Call Paul for details 250-295-7374 New students welcome! BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
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Bewildered, then blindsided by an emerging passion By now, I feel comfortable enough with you to confess that I attended art our triumphs and mourned our failures at the Lithium Cafe. It was just swell. school. Some say it’s necessary to get a formal education, some say it’s a waste By the third year, things had become very interesting. Traditionally this was of time and that it brainwashes a person. All I know is that I went, and you the year of the big field trip. We visited, in January, the two cities that rivaled can be the judge. I was a returning student, having taken a two decade break to Winnipeg for downright winter nastiness. After a stopover in Minneapolis, we have a family. Then I found myself a single parent. I had come to a crossroads. headed for Chicago. It was the ‘now or never’ one, so I closed my eyes and jumped. I don’t believe I will ever forget that city. The miles of ugly tenements, the First year was the typical survey course except for a three hour Fundamentals overwhelming busyness, the gorgeous architecture and, of course the fabulous of Drawing class held three times weekly. We drew everything. We drew still life, public art were only rivaled by the Art Institute itself. We had arrived and we life models, a hapless skeleton that hung sadly over its stand, chicken bones; in were hungry! We gorged on art for four exhausting days. My best memory is short, if it held still long enough, we drew it. The goal was to please our very being allowed to pull on white cotton gloves and reverently handle a drawing MERRILYN HUYCKE intimidating drawing professor. Well, in truth, the goal was supposed to be to by Paul Klee, my favorite artist. learn to draw but we were scared witless by her for some reason. I mean, she When we began fourth year, there were only a few of us left. We buckled never beat us or abused us in other words, but she had the look that withers. It down, the four of us sharing a huge, brand new sculpture studio. In an act of must have worked because as I look over my transcript, I see I received an ‘A’ perversity, I picked the only other intimidating woman professor around for and some advice to toughen up and be more, well, um, malicious. I left first year bewildered one of my thesis committee members. We all grew very close to each other, laughing and crying together, bickering over what music we would play and giving each other moral support. but one thing I did know, I would major in drawing. Then came second year, which is the year that you start to narrow down your field of Our professors treated us like human beings and began preparing us for leaving the safety interest. I was not prepared to be seduced by sculpture but it grabbed me by the heart. I was of our shelter. When the big day came for the final critique, there were only two of us left. Andrew and I both received our degrees and got on with life. Was it worth it? You bet it totally blindsided by my emerging passion for creating things in space. Drawing I still adored but this was mind bending love and it was the year I came alive. Friendships bloomed, con- was! Oh, I’m not a rich and famous artist. But I still love art passionately and I love to share fidence grew and the world was filled with magic. We attended events together, celebrated that love every chance I get—and that is a really good thing.
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Misc. for Sale Dining room set for 6 chairs, table, buffet and hutch $500, 2 recliner lazy boy love seats $500. All items as new condition. Phone 250-295-3906 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. Sklar Peppler - Top Quality couch, chair and ottoman, older set in mint condition. $150. Call 250-295-3882 STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Sm. bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $530 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.
4 winter tires on rims, 185-70R14’s, $50 each. 250-2953391
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Cars - Domestic 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 200,000 kms (engine), 335,000 kms (transmission), great gas mileage, automatic, FWD, needs some work, $900 OBO. Call 250-499-1607 99 Ford Taurus (teal in color) 104,000 km’s, automatic, fully loaded. Recent major tune up, car needs nothing but driver! $2,200 OBO. 778-881-2499
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
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Homes for Rent 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher on lrg. low maintenance lot, with attached dbl garage, located on quiet cul-de-sac, elec heat, 2 gas fireplaces, 8 appliances, Ref. & DD Req’d, internet included. 250-295-4106 2 bdrm basement suite, fridge, stove, washer & dryer $500 plus utilities. No pets. 250295-3248 (Princeton) 2 bdrm home for rent in quiet area of Princeton. References required. For more info please call 250-295-6449. 3 bdrm, 1 bath home, downtown, W/D N/S, $800/month + utilities, pets negotiable, $400 DD. Call 250-295-3508 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 $800./MO Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton 2 bdrm w/d s/f NS Closed in deck for smoking outside lrg fenced yd and a carport 250-4999703
Cozy 2 bdrm, light house keeping basement suite Available Sept. 15, private entrance, includes heat, light, satellite TV, non-smoker, no pets, damage deposit, references required. $550 per month. Phone 250-295-0028
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“WANTED” Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal. U Call I Haul. Scrap Metal & Vehicles can be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some. 250-295-5102
Boats Cars - Domestic 1998 Dodge 250-295-6436
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12’ 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9 mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. $3,500 250-293-1229
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLASIMILKAMEEN) FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a First Nations Support Worker at elementary schools in Princeton. This is a 25-hour per week, 10 month per year position.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education. Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code #228761, and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until September 10, 2013. Please forward to:
2 bdrm home at Osprey Lake, ideal for fisherman, hunters, snowmobiling, ATVs or relaxation, sleeps 6 - 10 people, $100/night min. 3 days. Call 1519-360-0039
Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the following relief positions, which will be kept on file for 6-months: Relief Janitor: Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. Job Code #122391. Relief Bus Driver: Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 or higher license with air, a minimum Grade 10 education and six months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with bus driving experience. Drivers will also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract. Job Code #122390. Relief CEA: Applicants for relief Certified Education Assistants will work with special needs student(s) in various schools in the District. Qualification requirements will vary subject to the needs of the student(s). Job Code #514834. Relief Secretary: A minimum typing speed of 55 w.p.m. is required. Job Code #133681. Relief Noon Hour Supervisors: 1 hour per school day. Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset. Job Code #133684. All positions are on-call positions. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC, or online at www.sd58.bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, and enter the Job Code. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until September 6, 2013. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.
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