NEWS Ambassadors welcome Wine Fest attendees Page 1 & 20
EVENTS Help support Shave for the Brave Page 3
SPORTS
Local boys headed for provincials Page 12
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Volume 65 Issue 10
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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The Dairy Queen parking lot was blocked off by police vehicles and tape while local RCMP, later joined by officers from the Penticton Serious Crime Unit performed their investigation.
Domestic dispute results in stabbing Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
All entrances to the Princeton Dairy Queen restaurant were taped off by local RCMP Wednesday afternoon, at approximately 4 p.m. Sgt. Barry Kennedy of the Princeton RCMP reported that a domestic dispute resulting in a stabbing had occurred in the parking lot outside of the restaurant. In a press release received at 11:45 a.m., Thursday morning, RCMP report that upon arrival to the scene, a man was observed holding a knife and allegedly cutting his own throat. Two women located with stab wounds have since received medical attention and the man is listed as in critical condition. Officers from the Penticton Serious Crime Unit are currently investigating. No further details are available at this time. If you witnessed this incident and have not spoken to an investigator, please contact the local RCMP at 250 - 295 - 6911.
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Rotarians Colleen Stevens (left) and Ernie Lawrence (right) share in the exitement of Cynthia Frost who turned the key to open the locked box containing the Diamond Pendant from Paris Jewellers. Frost drew the winning key on behalf of Darnella Armitage.
Rotary Wine Fest sets record year Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
One hundred and forty-five tickets were taken in at the Princeton Rotary Wine Fest and Tastes of Princeton event held at the Riverside Centre Theatre on Saturday, March 1. This number did not include the Rotarians, wineries or the Tastes of Princeton participants—the place was packed. The theatre was elegantly decorated with lights, grapevines and candles with dining tables and chairs in amongst the Tastes of Princeton representatives, all surrounding the participating wineries from the South Okanagan and Similkameen. The evening was organized by Rob Marshall and Colleen Stevens, who stated that the whole club pitched in and did their part. “Lot’s of people helped,” said Rob Marshall, “We had
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great support from the wineries, businesses and community.” The Princeton Rotary Club is a small yet powerful club that does a great deal for the community. Marshall and Stevens were joined by April Earle, Ernie Lawrence, Judy Short, Mike Talarico, Frank Turner, Rob Bett, Brenda Crawford, Linnette McClelland and Randy McLean. Some of the projects that this group work hard to support include; World Wide Polio Eradication, International Student Exchange Program, Princeton Ambassador Candidate Sponsorship, an annual Secondary School Scholarship, the Princeton Hospital Foundation, Dictionaries for Elementary School students, Little Folks Nursery School, Crisis Assistance and the Cindy Parolin Safe Homes Program.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone Welcome! Contact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-2956718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-2953361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced. 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: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princetonmuseum.org 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 PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060
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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.
GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Everyone is welcome!
VISIT WITH YOUR MLA Visit MLA Jackie Tegart at the Princeton Town Hall: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Next visit: March 20 JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels”attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250295-6727 CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall. PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.
PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m.. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150. VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.
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Barb Ryan and her sister Noreen Ford draw for door prizes during the annual Heart and Stroke Luncheon held at the Princeton Legion Hall on February 19. The sisters prepared a turkey dinner to feed their 60 hungry guests.
VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 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 Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings second Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134 PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. 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
ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM.
KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759
ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.
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.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
Ryan Francis has been chosen as Student of the Month at Princeton Secondary for his extra work in the Cafeteria and Foods Program. Ryan was nominated by his teacher, Mr. O’Malley.
OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.
ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.
PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037
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Sisters prepare turkey dinner for annual Heartfund luncheon Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served for the 24th annual Heart Fund Luncheon fundraiser. Barb Ryan, hostess, and her sister Noreen Ford prepared the meal for almost sixty guests on February 19 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Although there was a glitch with materials and the video from the Heart and Stroke Foundation was unable to be shown, Ryan and her sister kept their guests entertained with light humour. Ryan noted that at next year’s luncheon she would like to have Princeton residents as guest speakers. Anyone interested in sharing their experiences is welcomed to contact her. Numerous door prizes were presented with thanks to donations from: The Heart and Stroke
Foundation, Cooper’s Foods, Billy’s Family Restaurant, Princeton Home Hardware, The Country Kitchen, Sweet Sensations and anonymous donors. Both Sweet Sensations and Cooper’s Foods held an extra fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation to assist Barb Ryan with her fundraising this year. Hosting this annual luncheon takes a bit of work. Ryan would like to extend her thanks to the volunteers who helped with this year’s event: Roger Souchon, Kathy and Doug Ricketts, Janet and Jim Wilson, Jim Arpe, Eleanore Sinclair and Blaine Marsel. Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion for the use of the hall and kitchen, to the girls in the Legion lounge for selling the tickets and to Noreen Ford for all her help.
Hospital Auxiliary celebrates a great 2013 Doreen Poulsen Princeton hospital Auxiliary
What a great year! In 2013, the Hospital Auxiliary donated over $52,000 to many worthy causes in Princeton and area. We can only do this because of the many people who support us in so many ways. Contributions of good used clothing and miscellaneous items, purchases made at the Auxiliary Thrift Shop, attending our fundraisers throughout the year and by volunteering time and energy, becoming members and working at the store are all ways support is given. The Auxiliary has had a great start to the New Year, as a number of new members have joined. We are always looking for volunteers who would like to give three hours a week to assist in the Thrift Shop. There is of course, the opportunity to make new friends and get some great bargains in the store. Give us a call if you are interested and we’ll find something for you to do, at a time
convenient for you. The Hospital Auxiliary has been given a beautiful 18” doll complete with an extensive handmade wardrobe, accessorized with jewellery, foot wear, hats and lingerie. There is also a suitcase that doubles as a wardrobe to store it all in. The doll and wardrobe was lovingly made and donated by Carol Turpin. Thank you Carol, you are one very talented lady. Residents are invited to come drop into the shop and check out the doll. Starting March 5, throughout the month the seasonal Bag Sale will be held. Fill a grocery bag with clothing (ladies, men’s or children’s) and accessories and only pay $4 per bag. Come in and get a great bargain. The Auxiliary Thrift Store is currently open Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On April 2, we open with spring and summer clothing and accessories. Thank you Princeton and area, we will see you all soon.
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SpotlightNEWS School District No. 58(Nicola-Similkameen) “wants to hear your voice” Strategic Planning Website and Survey www.sd58.bc.ca
We want your opinions on what you think should be a focus for preparing our young people for success in a changing world.
Share your opinion by completing the online survey on future priorities in education at www.sd58.bc.ca between now and March 7th
Participate in one of the many partner group meetings taking place between now and April 15, 2014.
March 31, April 1, 2, 3 and 7, 8, 9 Partner Groups – Time and location to be determined and advertised. April 14, 2014 – Princeton – Community Voice on Education in SD 58, 6:30 p.m. (location to be determined) Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Sandra Lewis and Frankie Reichert joined forces to organize a Shave for the Brave fundraiser on March 19. The two have since been joined by 20 other individuals to help them rise funds and awareness for Young Adults Cancer Canada. Come down to the Fire Hall between 3 and 6 p.m., to see the shaving and show your support.
Looking for your support Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Shave for the Brave has returned to Princeton. In 2012, at Princeton Secondary School, four people joined Frankie Reichert in her quest to raise awareness and funds for Young Adult Cancer Canada. Reichert became involved and shaved her hair off in Shave for the Brave 2012 because her grandmother was fighting cancer. Now two years later, she has initiated Shave for the Brave again locally because her mom is fighting colon cancer. Reichert is joined by Sandra Lewis who is standing up for her friend and co-worker, Layla Locke who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. These two ladies have created a Facebook page where you can keep up, sign up and show your support. www.facebook.com/pages/ SHAVE-for-the-Brave-princeton. They have plastered the town in Shave for the Brave posters to create awareness and support for the upcoming event. On Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Princeton Fire Hall from 3 p.m., to 6 p.m.,
Shave for the Brave will take place. Donations can be made directly to the individuals involved, at the Fire Hall during the event or online at www.shaveforthebrave.ca Joining Reichert and Lewis in Shaving for the Brave (to date) will be: Rick Gullason, Doug Pateman, Kris Loza, Glenn LaBounty, Cliff Lindley, Conor Scaff, Grant Davies, Conor Marten, Bob Mackay, Ryan Bargholz, Thomas Briggeman, Brian Wright, Jay Pudsey, Jon Barr, Richard Pateman, Clint Tubcs, Paul Gillette, Kevin Thiessen, Dan Wright and Chris Hartinger. Funds raised through this program assists young adults fighting cancer by providing medications, wigs and support as well as programs and retreats to assist them after treatments are complete. The 2012 fundraiser raised just over $6200. “This year I want to beat that, even double it, but we need your support,” said Reichert. “Your support will help us, help others.” Keep track of Frankie Reichert, Sandra Lewis and the Princeton Fire Hall Group progress by visiting www.shaveforthebrave.ca/leaderboard.
No new news on dam proposal Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com
“There really isn’t anything new,” Ruth Sulentich, Community and Aboriginal Relations Manager for Fortis Inc., said earlier this week regarding further progress on Fortis’ Similkameen dam proposal. Fortis received an investigative permit from the province recently, which allows them to further explore the possibility of constructing a 165 metre high dam on the Similkameen River approximately 15 kilometres west of Princeton. The permit was issued after controversy last summer following a series of ads that ran in local papers mistakenly referring to the investigative permit as a “Disposition of Crown Land.” Fortis’ investigative permit will allow Fortis to explore the projects’ economic and environmental impacts, and is valid for the next five years. Sulentich said Fortis is now in the pro-
cess of arranging for several open houses in Similkameen communities, in addition to scheduling meetings with local officials and the Joint Committee to discuss the project more fully. She said the investigative process is expected to take up to two and a half years, and expects the public information sessions to begin in late spring or early summer. Several Similkameen politicians have expressed the need for more information on the project. Similkameen Valley Planning Society chair Manfred Bauer said the society recently wrote Fortis project manager Doyle Sam, inviting him to the next SVPS meeting on March 26 to update members on the proposal.
DON’T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS Time change takes place this coming Sunday!
April 15, 2014 – Merritt – Community Voice on Education in SD 58, 6:30 p.m. (location to be determined) School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) has committed to a broad and extensive public consultation process to determine strategic priorities for the next five years. For more information and updates be sure to visit our Strategic Planning Website at www.sd58.bc.ca
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56, Princeton
How about a MURDER MYSTERY to solve?
The evening of March 8, members and their guests are invited to exercise their investigative powers and enjoy a great evening in the Lounge! Snacks will be served.
LADIES AUXILIARY
Spaghetti & Meatball Community Dinner
March 15, 6 pm. Tickets $10 at the bar.
Followed by a St. Patrick’s Day Dance in the Lounge. Music by IAN ELKO!
EVERY WEEK AT THE LEGION
Mondays & Thursdays: Wednesdays & Sundays: Wednesdays:
CRIB 12:30 FREE BINGO 2:30
Beginners LINE DANCING 4 pm Drop in LINE DANCING 7 pm
Wednesday Nights: Fridays:
DINNER &/or POKER 6 pm JAM SESSION 7 pm & in March Beef on a Bun $5.00 Saturdays: MEAT DRAWS 2:30 MEGA MEAT DRAWS for the month of March
NOTICE:
General meeting will be Saturday March 15, 2014 at 1:00 pm. ◆◆◆ Guy Brunnear CRIB tournament is Sunday, March 16, 2014.
ANNUAL DIAMOND DINNER
April 5th Tickets on sale March 3rd
We have a great Legion in Princeton, why not become a member and then join us for some or all of our events! Community dinners are open to everyone, including children!
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B.C. losing its tax advantage and its people Guest Editorial Black Press
We will not be undersold, the old TV commercials used to blare. If only the B.C. government would take that message to heart. Like any business, governments are usually careful to make sure their taxation schemes are competitive with neighbouring jurisdictions. Virtually every government, at every level, compares themselves to their peers to ensure they are not driving out taxpayers with unnecessary higher rates. The B.C. government is no different. Buried in the back of every provincial budget document is Table A3, comparing six tax scenarios for families, individuals and seniors in every province in Canada. Not too long ago, these charts showed B.C. had the lowest personal income taxes in the country, which used to be the source of much back-slapping and self-congratulation for the BC Liberals. In fact, the BC Liberal backbench still claims B.C. has “the lowest personal income taxes in the country for those earning under $121,000 per year.” Unfortunately for taxpayers, that is no longer true. In four of the six scenarios listed in the budget document, B.C. now trails other provinces. In the most common scenario, Saskatchewan and Ontario are beating us on provincial income taxes alone, and B.C. has fallen to third place on total tax burden behind Alberta and Saskatchewan. According to Statistics Canada, the average B.C. household makes about $70,000 a year. Using the closest B.C. budget scenario – a double-income family of four, making $60,000 a year – taxpayers would pay $1,362 in provincial income tax in B.C., compared to $1,035 in Saskatchewan, and $1,164 in Ontario. Alberta sits at $1,777. Add in property, sales, fuel, carbon and Medical Services Premium taxes, and that average B.C. family pays $6,736 in provincial taxes – nearly $2,800 more than Alberta and $1,600 more than Saskatchewan. Alberta’s lack of sales and MSP taxes catapult them into first place. It’s no small amount – it’s like a new, extra $50 bill in your pocket every single week of the year, just for living in Alberta. Our tax burden has surpassed our western neighbours, and it’s been noticed: Alberta and Saskatchewan have grown due to Canadians moving from other provinces, while B.C. lost 8,657 people to the rest of Canada in 2012. Apparently lower taxes and strong economies can overcome the advantage of living in “the best place on earth.” Worse yet, B.C. taxpayers are losing ground compared to just five years ago. The 2009-10 B.C. budget noted the total provincial tax burden for the $60,000 per year family was $5,759, almost a thousand dollars less than it is today. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.
Crown jewel on table in Cariboo VICTORIA – The New Prosperity mineral deposit near environmentally sound and we need economic opportuniWilliams Lake is described by the industry as one of the larg- ties,” Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune. est in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and Somehow efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan 13.3 million ounces of gold. Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilometres The Harper government’s decision to reject open-pit mine away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they development for a second time is seen by elected officials in are sufficient at nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. the Cariboo region as a disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have to come. control of the resource. Here in Victoria, the decision is mainly viewed A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on as a mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some show that the federal panel used the wrong limited form of title is defined for the treaty-less design when reviewing the company’s expenmajority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, sively revised plan. The province has permitted the fate of the mine may become clear. two successful mines that operate in the same Conventional wisdom on this is that the minarea, one of which is run by Taseko. ing company didn’t try hard enough to establish In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For test case over who owns the land and the mineral his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the TOM FLETCHER wealth underneath. chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surIn traditional Canadian law, the province prising from a group that doesn’t recognize the owns it. This was highlighted in the recent disB.C. forests ministry either. cussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil. that may determine the future of B.C. Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roastNation, which has a bitter history of resistance against the ing and/or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if Crown. They almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the minerals and all, in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007. lake. Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin. and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have Oral histories are also uncertain. been established, this would be the first clear title. The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was surprised to see environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National answers this year. Government is releasing its own mining policies. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black “We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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People of Ukraine - you’re in my heart Dear Editor, Of course I am happy and proud that the Canadian women’s hockey team has brought home the gold medal at the Sochi Olympic Winter Games and that the men’s team has advanced to the finals. I love hockey and this country. However, this entire Olympic Games will be forever marred by the current events that are truthfully on my mind and heart: the intolerable actions of the Yanukovych government in Kyiv, and those of their supporters, both in Ukraine and in Moscow. It has been ten years now since I lived in Ukraine. I’d never been overseas before. I went as a very young and naive volunteer. In my time there, the huge majority of people I met in my travels around the country earned nothing but my admiration and respect. I was welcomed into the homes of glowing strangers whose language I didn’t speak and whose culture I could never fully understand, a culture whose traditions go back more than a dozen centuries. I made friends, turned brothers and sisters—I will have for life. I fell in love for the first time. I shattered my personal comfort level more than once and was changed for the better for the experience. I will never forget the rolling green countryside of Rivnens’ka, Volyns’ka, Lviv, the feeling of deep history, the food, or the smiles. I never want to. snap back to reality.
Live-round sniper fire, arson and grenades? No government on earth, whether in the Ukraine, Syria,Venezuela or here at home has the right to use deadly force against peaceful citizens who are searching for nothing more than the rights that should be guaranteed to everyone; the right to a say in their own governance; the right to a modicum of economic prosperity for themselves and their families; the right to have hope that their children’s lives will be better. Over the past three months, the Ukrainian government of Viktor Yanukovych and the Russian government of Vladimir Putin by proxy have shown the entire world their tru colours, and those are the same unwashed colours that violent criminals and petty oligarchs have worn throughout history. They are no better than bullies on the playground who feel the extorted milk money slipping away. It appears the tense situation in Kyiv may get worse before it gets better—I have hope that right will win. Peace, love, prosperity, and solidarity to the loving, shining, RISING people of the Ukraine. This is your time. You’re in my heart for the rest of my life. Jason P. Yates Princeton, B.C.
about because every appointment between doctor and patient has been a new relationship. In order to ensure high quality medical care, it is necessary to take a bit more time at these first appointments. We’re starting to see wait times for appointments decreasing and it’s anticipated this will continue to improve over the next couple of months. The Princeton Health Care Steering Committee meets monthly to address issues and to move forward on planning for improvements to health care. The Committee includes representation from elected officials, health care practitioners and staff, BCAS, South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice and community members. We’re excited to see new initiatives starting including addressing transportation issues, improving access to specialists, and building healthy community initiatives. We are always interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas and these can be submitted to the Committee at Comments@ PrincetonHealth.ca. Susan Brown R.N., BScN, MHS CIHS Administrator Community Integration Interior Health
Thank you from a patient of Penticton Regional Hospital Dear Editor, Our healthcare system is often criticized for a variety of concerns such as long wait times and a shortage of doctors. Recently, for a period of three months, I was a patient at Penticton Regional Hospital. During this time I was cared for by a dedicated group of professional, well trained, and caring nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and doctors. The essential, but often overlooked, supporting staff of food service workers and custodians were also excellent. Being away from family and living in a hospital situation is never desired or easy, particularly during the Christmas season. Thank you to everyone on South Pavilion 2 and the Rehab Ward involved in my daily care. Each of you helped make my stay the best it could possibly be. Thank you. Ken Carlson, Princeton, B.C.
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Speeding up healthcare What’s your beef Dear Editor, Healthcare in Princeton has experienced some very positive changes in the past year. It’s exciting to have three new physicians working with our existing health care team at the Cascade Clinic. As we all know, any major change can be difficult and we’ve had our share of growing pains. I want to share what we are doing at the clinic and through the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee to address these issues. Cascade Clinic is in the process of hiring additional administrative staff to assist with the growth in tasks that came from the merging of three physician clinics. Posting, interviewing and hiring new employees takes time, so we’ve been providing some support from Penticton to help the admin team at the clinic while we work to hire new staff. You should be seeing at least one new face at the clinic in the next few weeks. This will allow us to answer phones and book patients into appointments in a timelier manner. In the meantime, we ask for your patience as our staff are working hard to respond to the needs of patients and physicians. Longer wait times for doctors’ appointments have come
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Dear Editor, I wouldn’t take the “No Princeton Council” sticker on your office door personally, but just a pain in the wrist and elbow scraping it off. But as you stated in your column, it would be interesting to speak to the person(s) that applied the sticker....maybe they tried speaking with the Princeton Council to no avail, and then decided to get Town Council’s attention by you giving them publicity in the newspaper? I think “they, the Sticker Culprit” would be better off by documenting their beef and posting it on YouTube, or calling CBC or CTV, or Castenet if Town Council ignores their concerns. All governments seem to ignore the populace concerns — the governments flavour of the day— agenda comes first, with little thought to the taxpayers money. Many, many people, in growing numbers, whether they live in Princeton or Vancouver, just don’t trust or are skeptical of any kind of politician or government anymore. Municipal, Provincial, or Federal, we’ve all grown weary of the promises given. Money drives any government, and usually big business or big family money dictates government. It’s no different here in Princeton. I enjoyed reading your opinion column, hope “my opinion” hasn’t offended you. Opinions are neither right or wrong, they’re just opinions, and we all have them. Enjoy the sunshine today! Deb Oslund Princeton, B.C.
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The joy and benefits of snow Dear Editor, Is that snow? Seven feet in Tulameen - Coalmont, three + feet in Princeton and a short foot in the suburb of Penticton. Isn’t it great to live in snow country and have the toys! The joy of doing aerobics with a snow shovel. Male or female.  Wonderful to have the foresight and wisdom to know where to invest. No shortage of water like California and prepared for any flood.  Dingy conscious.  With new facilities in Tulameen, it has the potential of becoming the ordinary folks Whisler. The future Winter Olympics.  All that’s needed from the coast is a four lane highway from  the Hope-Princeton Westgate via in part the Tulameen River Road to Princeton  providing a quick outlet for the bursting Lower Mainland
city folks and voila. “lots of business.� There will be homes on the benches along the Tulameen all the way to Hope.  Long overdue is the necessary short alternative to highway three and the Coquihalla especially if they are closed is a four lane highway from Princeton thru Chain Lakes to Summerland for rapid access to Penticton-Kelowna higher education,  medical expertise and world famous Okanagan wine medication.  Just a matter of time. The Similkameen-Okanagan will thrive.  Yes an enviable place for you and the sweetie to raise a family or if you are among the growing number that are over the hill— to retire.  Be happy. Be super happy! Regards, Joe Schwarz, Penticton B.C.
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Dear Editor, Right now, there’s a legal attack before the courts that could turn Canada’s Medicare system into a US-style system. The attack is driven by Dr. Brian Day, owner of a Vancouver for-profit surgical clinic, Cambie Surgery Centre, known for unlawfully billing patients and the taxpayer-funded Medical Services Plan. If Dr. Day wins this case, we’ll lose the public health care system that we all rely on. Expensive private insurance will become the new norm, like in the United States where it costs the average family $16,000 a year. Most bankruptcies in the US are due to medical bills – we don’t want to see a system in Canada where we risk losing our homes or go deep in debt when we get sick or injured. We have to make sure Dr. Day is defeated. Poll after poll show that Canadians favour investment
and innovation in public health care to improve the system for everyone, not the expansion of for-profit health care that benefits only a very wealthy elite. Are there problems that need to be addressed in our public health care system? Absolutely, and there are also a host of public innovations and efficiencies that can be implemented across the system to decrease wait times where needed and further improve quality of care. Let’s focus on strengthening our treasured system, rather than replacing it with a US-style system that would ultimately lead to poorer, more expensive care for all of us. Go to www.savemedicare.ca for more information. Rick Turner Co-Chair BC Health Coalition Co-Chair Kamloops Health Coalition.
War Amps Operation An idea with potential Dear Editor, local golf course has much potential to Legacy ~ Newsreel bringThepeople into the area. I know of no golf course or ski resort that does not have residential of the week project lots or a small R.V. park on site. Dear Editor, I am a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, which consists of members of the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program who are dedicated to preserving and commemorating Canada’s military heritage by teaching younger generations about the importance of remembrance. I would like to highlight a special effort that The War Amps is undertaking; the Newsreel of the Week Project! These newsreels were filmed by the Canadian Army Film Unit during the Second World War to document the troops in training and on the front lines. The front-line cameramen were soldiers first. In addition to camera instruction, they received infantry training and took guns into battle along with their heavy 35 mm movie cameras. Putting their lives at risk, they captured footage of the battles and scooped the world on major events, including the invasion of Sicily and D-Day. Many civilians on the home front would have watched the newsreels in movie theatres during the war. The Public can view this extraordinary footage as The War Amps releases all 106 newsreels to the public, one week at a time. Or, for home viewing, you can order the six-DVD set at costrecovery price on waramps.ca.  Sincerely, Kendra Blakely (17) Operation Legacy Member, Revelstoke, BC
Residential lots on a golf course would tend to bring in retired people who have money to spend and people draw business. Understandably, this idea would take quite an investment but it does have room for thought. Len Lemieux Princeton
Protect yourself from fraud Dear Editor, Every year, millions of Canadians are targeted by fraud regardless of their age, education level, income, profession or ethnicity. March is Fraud Protection Month in Canada and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is joining the Competition Bureau and several other organizations in raising awareness about the issue of fraud. It’s an ideal time for Canadians to find out how to recognize, prevent and report fraud should they become a victim. It’s easy to fall for a financial scam. Criminals use creative tactics to catch potential victims at different stages of their lives. Whether you are starting your first job, moving out on your own, maintaining a home or living in retirement, be mindful of the potential scams that could target you. Protect your assets, property and identity by recognizing and reporting the warning signs to the proper authorities and by visiting itpaystoknow.gc.ca to learn more.   Lucie Tedesco Commissioner Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
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The line-up for Diamond Dinner 2014 began at 6:20 a.m., on Monday, March 3—the earliest start to date. Tickets went on sale at 9 a.m. Diamond Dinner takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on April 5. It is hosted by the Princeton Legion, Branch 56 and is held annually. The Diamond Dinner is an opportunity for the ladies to get dressed up and get out for an evening of being spoiled, as well as the opportunity to win various prizes and/or diamonds. Gentlemen are able to join their ladies in the lounge after the dinner to dance the night away. The Diamond Dinner has been a successful fundraiser and a popular night out for the ladies for the past 11 years. April 5, 2014 celebrates the 12th year of the event.
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A declining species of bird in our area and especially in the eastern United States is being further threatened by the carelessness of travellers along the Tulameen Road. Residents of the area have reported their witnessing drivers plowing through flocks of Evening Grosbeaks and killing them. Evening Grosbeaks are of the Finch family of birds. The males are yellow and black with a strong white patch within the wings and a dark yellow stripe over the eyes. Females and youngsters are mostly grey with black and white wings. They have a green-yellow tinge on the neck and flanks. The large bill on the male is pale yellow (almost ivory) and on the female is a greenish-yellow. Their bills take on the green pigmentation of the fresh deciduous buds in the spring. Evening Grosbeaks mainly eat seeds from the cones of spruce, balsam fir, and pine trees. They are known as a “beneficial bird� as they also have a hearty appetite for budworm. They can eat up to 1,000 of the larvae a day and are known to nest and raise their young where an infestation of the budworm is present. Once the infestation declines, the Grosbeaks move on.
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The birds generally travel in flocks during the winter. They ingest the salt and gravel off of winter roads which is why flocks of them are seen on the roads. Madelon Schouten, member and founder of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists and local expert on birds says that at one time, the Evening Grosbeak was common in the area, but that there are periods of time where they had not been seen in years. “During the 2013 Christmas Bird Count, only 35 Evening Grosbeaks were counted, only one on my property,� said Schouten. Normally anywhere from 100 to 1000 have be counted during past years—a decline of approximately 91 percent. Concerned with the reports recieved out of the Tulameen area, Schouten asks drivers to “Please slow down when you see a flock— they will fly up.� Given the already declining numbers, “it’s a shame if we are killing even more,� she said. Madelon Schouten is the founder of several Naturalists Clubs: White Rock, Surrey, Vancouver, and Princeton. She is the creator of the Christmas Bird Count on the Lower Mainland and in Princeton. She was also presented with the prestigious Steve Cannings Award from The British Columbia Ornithologists for her work and dedication for more than 50 years. Photo of male Evening Grosbeak courtesy of Amanda Lahaie
Snowshoeing excursions with the naturalists Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
Five plucky Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists braved -16 degree weather on Saturday, Feb. 8, to snowshoe the back area of Baldy Mountain, aka Iron Mountain. Once we started climbing it didn’t seem cold at all! It was another pristine winter day, with clear blue skies and full, warming sunshine, as Thea Adamo led us amongst the scenic rolling hills. Other than wildlife tracks and a few birds calling, including a Clark’s Nutcracker, we saw no signs of life. One of the benefits of hiking in the Princeton area is that you can be immersed in the wilderness only minutes from town.
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Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists held yet another snowshoeing field-trip on Saturday, Feb.22, this time up Stemwinder Mtn. Nine of us took a circular route up to km. 7 and back again to the cabin. Many thanks to John Henry who took the lead through very deep snow, and created a nice trench in which the rest of us could follow. Tip helped out by giving John a break every now and then, when conditions were right. The scenery was beautiful as we wound our way through the woods, amongst trees heavily laden with snow, with the sun trying hard to peek out at us. We spotted tracks of moose, deer, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks, as well as bear claw markings up several trees. Laughter and cheers rang out for those of us who had difficulty righting ourselves
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after falling into the soft, extensive pillows of snow, and it was with exuberance that we ended our outing at the cabin with lunch and hot chocolate. Our next field-trip is scheduled to be at lower Allenby on Saturday, March 8, led by John Henry. This will be a moderate hike with a focus on geology, however, everything hinges on snow conditions, so there may be changes. We will meet at Billy’s at 10 am. Please contact John at 295-7154 for more info. VFFN’s next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 11, 7 p.m. at Riverside Centre, when Tanya Luszcz from Penticton will give a presentation on birds. Please join us for an interesting and social evening.
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The First Responder Team of the Erris Volunteer Fire Department took some time out of their schedules for a group shot in front of their newly constructed Fire Hall, all decked out in their new Quilted High Viz First Responder jackets. A huge “warm” thank you to Brad Hope of the RDOS for his support with the purchase of our jackets. Pictured from left to right are: Sandi Lawlor, Rick Blue, Rick Lawlor, Rudy Salo, John Gregson, Chris Ross, Debbie Blue (First Responder Coordinator) Jake Thiesen, Lyslie Remme, Rick Freeman, Corinne Stringfellow, Dave Stringfellow and Dwayne Sininger. Fire Hall Mascots are Chester and Lucy. (missing are First Responder Darrel Posein and d ispatcher Emily Posein)
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A new container recycling plant will be built in the Lower Mainland this year as industry stewardship group Multi-Material B.C. takes over responsibility for an expanded blue box recycling program. MMBC on Thursday named Green By Nature EPR, a firm formed by three recycling industry partners, to handle the processing of packaging and printed paper province-wide. Cascades Recovery, Emterra Environmental and Merlin Plastics are the three companies that have joined forces to invest $32 million building the new container recycling plant, a new material recovery facility in Nanaimo, as well as other infrastructure. Green By Nature won’t handle the curbside collection of packaging – that will still be done mostly by local municipalities, except for a few locations where new collectors are yet to be named. Besides new plants, existing operations will also be used. A material recovery facility in Surrey run by Emterra will help sort materials, and the plastics recovered are expected to be processed at Merlin Plastics’ plant in Delta. A site for the new container plant hasn’t yet been revealed. “The entire system is designed to shift everything into two streams,” said MMBC managing director Allen Langdon. “One is for fibres – newspapers, cardboard and printed papers – and the other for containers.” Green By Nature expects to employ 570 workers in all. The new system – slated to launch May 19 – promises to add 10 new types of containers or other materials to what households can place in blue boxes. The new categories include milk cartons, foam
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Local Midget Rep team players off to Provincials Five local boys who play on the South Okanagan Midget Rep team won the Playoff Championship this past weekend which will take them to the Provincials. The final round of playoffs started last weekend in Osoyoos with a 3-4 loss in double overtime. Mort Johnson, Craig Thompson, Brett Herrick, Parker Thibert and Tristan VanderMeulen all played their hearts out this Saturday in Kelowna winning 2-1, then again Sunday winning 3-2 in a hard fought battle. Nerves were high battling— wanting to win and wanting not to lose. Provincials will be hosted in 100 Mile House March 16-21. Congratulations, boys.
Lenna Krenn and Ian Kinsey Hawaiian Pick-APartner Provincial Champs Contributed photo
Thank you to Scottsdale Lanes, Surrey for hosting the Hawaiian Pick-APartner Provincial finals on Saturday, Feb. 22. Congratulations to all the bowlers who competed. The top team won a trip for four to Hawaii. Lennea Krenn & Ian Kinsey, Copperhill Lanes, Princeton
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Implementation of ORV Act anticipated for fall of 2014 Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Last week Bill 13, the Off Road Vehicle Act (ORV) promised certainty, safety and regulatory structure for off-road enthusiasts was introduced. The proposed ORV Act will replace the 40year-old Motor Vehicle (All Terrain) Act and help to ensure that ORVs are driven in a safe and responsible manner. “This is a very good piece of proposed legislation,” said Terry Wardop, Land and Environment Coordinator for the Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia (ATV/BC). “This will help position current riders and sport enthusiasts as well as the sector concerned with off-road vehicles,” he added. Wardop also said that the association believes in trails community - equal trails and in trails tourism as well. Bill 13, if passed and brought into force will: * Establish a one-time registration system specifically designed to integrate with the pre-existing structure of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s vehicle registry, reducing implementation costs. ORVs will have to be registered and display a clearly visible number plate before they can be operated on Crown or other public land. * Allow the development of regulations on the rules of operation (such as wearing helmets), safety standards and conditions of use for a wide range of modern ORVs, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles or “quads”, dirt bikes and utility terrain vehicles. * Assist in identifying stolen or abandoned ORVs, by requiring ORVs to be registered in a database that is accessible to peace officers at all times. * Provide officers with more effective enforcement tools to target the small number of irresponsible ORV owners that endanger others or damage sensitive habitat. This includes the ability to stop
and inspect ORVs for violations, seize an ORV for safety or evidence purposes, and increase the maximum fine for offences from $500 to $5,000. The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) has been asking the Province for many years to implement this legislation. BC is the only province that does not have it and many feel that it is necessary. The proposed ORV Act is a result of extensive consultation and represents a fair compromise for all user groups. “In BC and particularly in our area we have a great many trails that are being enjoyed by hikers, bikers, horse-back riders and ATVs. In those situations we need to ensure that the few that cause problems are identified and censured. In our region we also have areas that are sensitive environmentally and some trails that have been restricted to vehicular traffic, these conditions need to be respected as well, said Brad Hope, RDOS Director of Area H. “This legislation will not solve all the problems and eliminate all the areas of conflict but it is a very welcome first step in the process,” he added. Bill Allinott, president of the Vermilion Trail Society - membership that are the stewards of the 114km portion of trail spanning from Brookmere to Osprey Lake believe the proposed legislation will be good for all concerned. “Yes, I support Bill 13,” he said. An amendment to the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act establishing the ORV Trail Management Sub-account is included in the proposed ORV Act. This will ease the process of providing future investments directly into developing and maintaining trails, delivering lasting benefits to the ORV tourism industry in rural communities. The implementation of Bill 13, the ORV Act, including registration provisions, is anticipated for the fall of 2014.
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to Hayden Zieske for taking the time to bring my misplaced purse into Cooper’s Foods when he found it! ~ Marie Ann Roche Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs up to all the volunteers who helped to make Family Day at Rockridge Canyon a spectacular one!
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
Name: Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists Likes: Taking snowshoeing trips to places like Stemwinder Mountain and ending the trip with a cup of hot chocolate!
WORSHIP - 10:00 am
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Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month
Office Hours
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190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Baptist Church of Princeton
Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
250-295-7752
Living Water
Community Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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SMOKED SALMON, FENNEL AND POTATO HASH Serves 6 1 pound Yukon gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium fennel bulbs with their lacy stalks 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 hot-smoked salmon fillet, skin discarded and salmon flaked 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper
Remove the thin lacy fronds and chop enough of them to make the 2 tablespoons; set aside. Reserve a few lacy sprigs in a glass of water for the garnish. Halve the bulbs lengthwise, and with a sharp knife, cut out and discard the tough triangular cores. Then chop enough fennel to yield 2 cups. Save any extra for another use. 3. Add half of the olive oil to a large, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. Add the chopped fennel and onion and cook, stir-
1. Bring a large saucepan filled two-thirds full with water to a boil. Add the potatoes and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside. 2. Cut off the stalks from the fennel bulbs.
CAPRICORN: Friends and family bring you a sense of well-being, Capricorn. Surround yourself with plenty of people in the days to come. Open your heart, and you will get much in return. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, coworkers turn out to be a source of muchneeded support when you receive some unexpected news. Thank them for their support and kind gestures. PISCES: Pisces, expect others to seek your help in the coming days. Do your best to help, and those around you will greatly appreciate it. ARIES: Don’t feel a need to take charge of others, Aries. People will respond to your cues even when such hints are subtle. Step back from the dictator’s podium. TAURUS: Taurus, you should be able to accomplish your objectives this week, in spite of some early distractions. Things will right themselves before long. GEMINI: Gemini, concern about those closest to you might be foremost on your mind this week. Shift that focus to your own life and responsibilities for the time being. CANCER: Your professional life takes precedence this week, Cancer. Allow yourself ample time to tackle all the things on your plate at the office, and you will be glad you did. LEO: Use the power you have carefully, Leo. Sometimes it surprises even you just how great an impact you can make and the wide-sweeping consequences of some of your actions. VIRGO: Virgo, uncertainty about your priorities arises over the next few days. Take time to think things through, but don’t be idle for too long. Do your best to stay motivated. LIBRA: Long-term career goals are on your mind, Libra. Make time to develop a plan that can make those goals a reality. Consult with colleagues for advice or guidance. SCORPIO: Scorpio, there is always room for compromise, even when compromise seems unlikely. Don’t be too quick to assume there is no room to work out an agreement. SAGITTARIUS: Your focus is at an all-time high this week, Sagittarius. Now is a good time to establish clear objectives at the workplace or for important personal matters. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
ring often, until softened and lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate. 4. Heat the remaining olive oil in the same frying pan and, when hot, add the potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. 5. Return the fennel and onion to the frying pan and stir 1 minute to reheat. Add the flaked salmon and the crushed fennel seeds and cook 1 minute more. Season the hash with more
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salt and with several generous grinds of pepper. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped fennel fronds. 6. Mound the hash in a serving dish and garnish the center with some fennel sprigs. Serve warm. Cooking tip: To crush fennel seeds, place them in a self-sealing bag and pound with a meat pounder or rolling pin, or use a mortar and pestle. Or, use a small spice grinder and grind the seeds coarsely. PC143022
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Hope Auto Body Ltd.
• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here
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FARM EQUIPMENT
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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
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Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge
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WAL-KAT EQUIPMENT ~ PENTICTON ~ 250-492-6716
FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies
Farm Feed and Pet Food
Double Air Miles on all Feed purchases. (Exp. Mar. 22/14) 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Cell: 250-295-8025
Heather Dobbs
Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net
ROOFING SPECIALISTS 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
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CAN-AM SKIDOO Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com
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TOM REICHERT RENTALS Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395
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Laska’s Floor Service
MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
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•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0454 / Fax: 250-295-0474 www.laskasflooring.com BINS & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
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Bottle Depot
WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING! (* excluding small appliances)
WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS WE ALSO RECYCLE HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY LIGHT BULBS! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS
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$15.00 PER WEEK PET SUPPLIES Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.
Phone: 250-295-7381
Princeton Plaza
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HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS
Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside
Macey MacDonald
Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks
250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049
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Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies
Gord McEwen www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: gord@westcoasttruckparts.com
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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
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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
Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
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A&M ORCHARDS LTD requires 25 - 30 F/T Seasonal Workers for the Season starting in early April 2014. Workers will have 40 to 60 hours a week of work at $10.33 per hour. Duties include; Pruning, Thinning, General Farm work and picking fruit when ready. The farms are located in Keremeos, and the fruit that will be picked is as follows: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, and Prunes. Piece rate will be paid at the prevailing Min. wage per BC Employment Standards. To apply Ph: 250-499-6253 or Fax: 250499-5062
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BRIAN M. May 14, 1938 - February 26, 2014
Brian passed peacefully in the early morning of the 26th at Princeton General Hospital. He retired to Princeton in Âżrst to his “Lazy Acherâ€? hobby farm, then closer to town in recent years. He was very proud of Princeton, the Bridge of Dreams, the KVR Trail, and the new Cooper’s! Brian was a ‘Grizzly Adams with a Teddy Bear heart’, a gentle giant who loved birds and animals, especially the lost, injured and vulnerable. He loved his garden and his orchids. His amazing carpentry skills continued in his creating of miniature houses, remarkable in their detail and craftsmanship. Along with his many talents, Brian had a cheeky, sometimes outrageous, sense of humour. He loved to be a bit eccentric and give us all a little jolt now and again, then happily watch our reaction. A gifted but humble man, Âżercely independent and private, Brian was sincerely astonished to realize that he had somehow managed to touch so many people. His strength and tenderness, listening ear and generous heart will be sorely missed. Brian is survived by his loving family, special buddies from riding and childhood days, and his dear, loving friend of 14 years Debbie Lyon. We are deeply thankful to all the staff at Ridgewood Lodge and PGH for their devoted care and support these past weeks, and to Dr. Ella Monro for her exceptional compassion and abilities. Private family gathering at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca .
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Large 2 bdrm, 2 bath suite in clean quiet well-maintained complex downtown. Incl. W/D. Adults only. No pets. Available April 1. Suitable for working or retired couple. Must have good references. $850 plus utilities. 250-295-6408 LIKE NEW home on acreage, main floor suite, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, laundry, dishwasher, all appliances & utilities included $875/month. 250-295-3966
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ROTARY WINE FEST - from page 1 The Princeton Rotary Wine Fest benefits all their local and international projects. The Tastes of Princeton were provided by: Cooper’s Foods, Mikado’s, Thomasina’s the Belaire and Heartland restaurants. The ‘Nectar of the Gods’ was provided by wineries from the South Okanagan and Similkameen; Flavours from Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Rustic Roots, Seven Stones, Forbidden Fruit, Hester Creek, Tinhorn Creek/Road 13 and Constellation Brands featuring: Jackson-Triggs, Sumac Ridge, Sawmill Creek and SeeYa Later were just a few to tease the pallet. Numerous draw prizes and auction items were donated by businesses, Rotary members and local citizens. The top two prizes, which were determined by the turn of a key to a locked box were; first— a diamond pendant from Paris Jewellers won by Darnella Armitage (drawn by her friend Cynthia Frost) and second prize, a set of JA Henkels Classic forged Knives was won by Councillor Doug Pateman. “This was such a fun evening,” said April Earle, president of the Princeton Rotary Club, “It was the best turnout ever and we’re thankful for the great support from the community.”
The Princeton Rotary Wine Fest and Tastes of Princeton evening was enjoyed by food and wine conneseurs alike. The event included numerous appetizers and varieties of wine to choose from. Top right photo: Ernie Lawrence, Cynthia Frost, Doug Pateman and Colleen Stevens pose for photo of the top wins for the evening. Cynthia Frost drew the winning key for her friend Darnella Armitage. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Fund set up for shooting victims of Ukraine Frank Bucholtz Times Reporter
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The honourary consul for Ukraine in B.C., Mir Huculak, is publicizing opportunities for British Columbians to help the families of shooting victims in Kyiv, Ukraine, and those who were injured in antigovernment protests. Between 75 and 100 people died in the upheaval, which led to President Viktor Yanukovych fleeing Kyiv on Friday, and a plan for new elections in May. Huculak is a regular attendant at Langley’s International Festival, where he represents the many Canadians of Ukrainian background. Canada has the third-largest group of people of Ukrainian descent in the world, behind only Ukraine itself and Russia. The total number of Canadian residents of Ukrainian descent is 1.5 million. Many of the original Ukrainians who came to Canada did so before the First World War to settle on the Prairies, but there has been a steady wave of immigration over the years. This has often been due to a series of tragic circumstances, including the forced starvation of millions
under Josef Stalin, known as the Holodomor, and the upheaval and destruction caused by the Second World War, in which about seven million Ukrainians died. In more recent years, immigrants have come to Canada from Ukraine, since it gained its independence when the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics collapsed in 1991. Langley MP Mark Warawa is of Ukrainian descent, and has made a number of representations on behalf of Ukrainians and Canadian of Ukrainian background in his 10 years as an MP. Huculak said that people wishing to make tax-deductible donations, which will be used for humanitarian relief for shooting victims’ families and injured protesters, can donate online through the CUF Maidan Fund, at www.cufoundation.ca, or through Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, at https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/15000. Non-tax deductible donations can be sent to Ukrainian Canadian Congress, at 145 Evans Avenue – Suite 208, Toronto, Ontario, M8Z 5X8.
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