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NEWS Dedication and presentation to honour John Bey Page 1 & 12

BUSINESS First sidewalk patio opens in Princeton Page 3

EVENTS

Photos from the Rotary Parade and Racing Days Page 10 & 11

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Dedication held during Racing Days

Princeton Exhibition and Racing Days Associations honour the memory of long time member and former president, John Bey. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Ruby Bey along with her children; daughter Sharon and son Allen, revealed the silhouette of John Bey which was added to the Memory Wall on Saturday, June 28. The Memory Wall, located on the front of main building on the Exhibition Grounds is dedicated to the hard working volunteers both past, present and to the memory of those whom have passed on. The silhouette was hand crafted by Terry Wright on behalf of the Princeton Racing Days and Princeton Exhibition Associations. (PXA) John Bey was dedicated to the Princeton Exhibition Grounds and the groups associated, especially the Racing Days Association. He spent countless hours donating not only his time, but his own equipment as well. Although John retired from Racing Days (sort of) in 2012, he still did some volunteering right up until shortly before his passing in October of 2013. On Saturday, Karrie Crucil, president of Princeton Racing Days and Paul Bedard, president of the PXA, welcomed numerous family members, friends and associates of John Bey to the commemoration ceremony. “John Bey left a huge footprint, hours and hours of work to this facility. We thank you for

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Team 2014: (l) Kassidy McCutcheon, is Princeton’s Vice Ambassador. (r) Princeton’s Youth Ambassador is Alex Burke, who also received the Friendship Ambassador title for 2014.

Youth Ambassadors chosen for 2014 Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Princeton Ambassadors of 2013; Destiny Earle and Carmen Brodie and Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton retired their crowns on Friday, June 27. Megan Pateman, 2012 Princeton Ambassador and current candidate for B.C. Ambassador emceed coronation night at the Riverside Centre Theatre. The candidates for 2014 were introduced and each given an impromptu question to answer as their final judged event in their candidacy. Visiting royalty were introduced and Mayor Frank Armitage of Princeton and Mayor Patrick Plumb of

Tonasket, Washington both extended their appreciation to the 2013 Ambassadors and their welcome to the upcoming ambassadors of 2014. After the candidates presented to and received gifts from their sponsors, the 2013 ambassadors gave their farewell speeches. Toastmaster and Ambassador awards were presented and the winners announced. The Princeton Youth Ambassador for 2014 is Alex Burke, whom also received the title of Friendship Ambassador. Princeton’s Vice-Ambassador for 2014 is Kassidy McCutcheon.

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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. 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.

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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. 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. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.

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.

ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM.

LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083

PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037

PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.

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. 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 250295-6150. VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House. VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement 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 PXA Grounds. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: Princeton Fish and Game Association, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250. PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the office at Sunflower Downs (PXA Grounds) at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m.

Fundraiser weekend for GSAR is great fun and a success Four Princeton friends started a group called R2R ( ready to ride ) and made plans to hold a fun horse related event in Princeton, raising money for a local organization at the same time. On Saturday, June 21, R2R hosted a tracking clinic instructed by Terry Grant, the ‘Real Mantracker’. This was a great success and was booked full with 17 participants from Princeton, Penticton and the Fraser Valley. Top photo: some of the participants included members of Princeton GSAR, Keremeos GSAR and Oliver GSAR. On Sunday, June 22, R2R hosted an 18km horseback poker ride at China Ridge Trails. 26 riders from Princeton and surrounding areas enjoyed breathtaking views, wildflowers and the beauty that our Princeton trails have to offer. Checkpoints with water and snacks for humans and horses were manned by Princeton GSAR and volunteers. Princeton GSAR also provided radio communications and gps to ensure everyone made it back to base camp safely. A silent auction was held with donated items from many businesses in Princeton. The weekend was a great success and raised over $1,300 for Princeton GSAR. Photo below: R2R members are Stan Smith, leading the way to start the poker ride, Margaret Ratzlaff, Anita Coppaway and Emma Jameson. Photos courtesy of Crystal McEwan

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. 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 Tues., Wed, and Thursday 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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For the love of community L - R: Shareyl Kovaltsenko, Shirley Hill, and Allan Kovaltsenko sit outside the office of Shining His Light Ministries, chatting with locals and visitors. During this afternoon, they were giving out water and snacks as a random act of kindness - for the love of community. Shining His Light Ministries extends an invitation to join them in a Gospel Hour on Sunday mornings at their office located directly across from Cooper’s Foods on Angela Avenue. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

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Princeton’s first sidewalk patio opens at Thomasina’s Shoppe Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Having admired their work an display in the Sunflower Gallery, Thomasina of Thomasina’s Shoppe knew exactly who she wanted to design her outdoor patio. Local artists, Mark and Bettina Wong were enlisted to create a patio design suitable for Thomasina’s and the Town of Princeton. The couple say they are, “extremely excited with this project.” Mark went to work with the aid of Rick Zerr and Kevin Huey of the Town of Princeton and planning was done according to zoning and safety standards. Drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of the area, the Wongs got to work in their shop and spent two weeks on the design and actual building of the patio. The Wong’s brought the wrought-iron patio pieces in and set it all up to ensure proper fitting a few weeks ago. It was then sent out for powder-coating.

Last week all the pieces were brought back and set up for the summertime patio season. “I just love it,” said Thomasina. “Mark and Bettina not only did a beautiful job, but they made it work for us financially as well,” she added. Mike Grgich Contracting was also hired to help build the patio. He and his company designed a removable pedestrian walkway that provides access to and around the patio. Thomasina’s is now open seven days a week and offers a special family night dinner; all-youcan-eat Spaghetti night on Thursdays. The pasta is handmade. Tapas Night is held on Fridays — Thomasina and Jerome extend an invitation to come and enjoy an dinner out on their new and licensed sidewalk patio. You can follow what’s new at Thomasina’s by liking them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ ThomasinaShoppe, visiting them online at www. thomasinas.ca or by stopping in at 279 Bridge Street. For take out, call 250-295-3810.

TELUS invests $350,000 to bring wireless service to Highway 3 between Princeton and Hedley Princeton, B.C. – As part of a strategic partnership with the Province, TELUS has invested $350,000 to build a new wireless site bringing service to Highway 3 between Princeton and Hedley. This new site builds upon TELUS’ $1.4 million investments in two similar projects announced in the last month, which are providing service to approximately 27 kilometres of Highway 3 and Highway 3A between Princeton and Keremeos. “We have had great support from the community throughout the process of constructing this new wireless site, and are happy we’re able to bring more coverage to Highway 3 before the busy summer travel season,” said Steven Jenkins, TELUS general manager for the Southern Interior. “I’d like to thank our local TELUS team members who worked tirelessly to get this site in place to provide residents, local businesses and highway travellers improved wireless reception, whether making a simple call home or dialing 911 in an emergency.” The project is part of the 10-year Connecting British Columbia Agreement TELUS signed with the Province of B.C. in 2011. Under the terms of the agreement TELUS will invest to

connect more than 1,700 kilometres of unconnected highways with wireless service. “Wireless service is so important these days, bringing peace of mind for motorists as well as convenience for locals and visitors,” said Linda Larson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen. “It’s great to see TELUS expanding its coverage and bringing more service to Hedley and the region.” “Better connectivity means safer roads,” said Jackie Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola. “Having wireless service along Highway 3 is not only convenient for local residents and tourists; it can also make a real difference when people need to call emergency services.” TELUS is investing $2.8 billion in new infrastructure and facilities across B.C. through 2016. The company will invest $1.2 billion across the province in 2014, the final year of a three-year plan unveiled in 2012, and committed to spend another $1.6 billion in 2015 and 2016 to build infrastructure, expand urban and rural Internet connectivity and capacity, and bring the world’s fastest wireless technology to more B.C. communities. By the end of 2016, TELUS’ investment in operations, infrastructure and technology across B.C. since 2000 will exceed $40 billion.

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Inspired by the natural landscape of the area, Mark and Bettina Wong created the design for the first sidewalk patio in Princeton. The Wong’s worked with the Town in order to adhere to safety standards and came up with an idea that was suitable and that both Thomasina and Jerome say they, “just love.”

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Happy holidays to parents and students! Teachers in the Princeton District would like to thank our students and their parents for their support. Enjoy the summer, have fun, and be safe.

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Are you a do-bee or a don’t-bee? Carla Clark

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Remember the popular kid’s show Romper Room, which aired from 1953 to 1994? I do. The adults running around in bee suits asking the children, “Are you a Do-Bee or a Don’t-Bee?” This weekly kid’s show taught the benefits of being good, kind and respectful. The show itself was a ‘beehive of activity’ with children ranging from five years of age and under. The simpler times. There are over 7 species of honey bees, with 44 subspecies. Bees have been around for over 65 million years. The question is: Will they ‘bee’ here for another decade—a century? Time will tell. Today, it certainly seems that ‘Mr. Don’t-Bee’ has taken over the effervescently good Miss ‘Do-Bee’ in the series thanks to the recent pandemic of ‘death by pesticides’ - the most recent being Neonicotinoids. The pesticide is chemically similar to nicotine, coming into being in the 1980’s by the Shell corporation and later in the 1990’s by Bayer. Neonicotinoids are said to be the “first new class of insecticides to be developed in the last 50 years” and is the most widely used insecticide in the world. Due to the use of this toxic product, what is known as ‘honey bee colony collapse disorder (CCD) is occurring. Bees aren’t the only victims of this particular chemical. Over 80 percent of our seeds have been contaminated with it since 2008, which, of course affects not only the product grown from these seeds, but it has serious avian (bird) consequences as well when ingested. Under the umbrella of ‘Neonicotinoids’ are eight insecticides: Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam, Clothiandin, Acetamiprid, Thiacloprid, Dinotefuran, Sulfoxaflor and Nitenpyram. When you break it all down, it’s a frightening scenario. For the honey bee, this toxic chemical is absorbed transdermally, as it is transported through dust, pollen and nectar. In the end, this affects their central nervous system, causing paralysis, disorientation (where the bees lose their way home, essentially), routes to their food source and eventually death. Birds and bees are just a drop in the bucket (or another nail in the environmental coffin), so to speak, with respect to the lethal effects from these chemicals, but that’s of course, another story. So, don’t get me started on the list of other insecticides and environmental contaminants which also impair bee learning and foraging behaviour. Everybody loves a happy ending. So the next time you consider telling your kids about the birds and the bees, think again. There’s a possibility that our miraculously prolific honey-makers just may end up in the Museum of Natural History, glorified under glass with a simply written epitaph, themselves displayed with a shiny pin through their abdomens. Not a happy thought by any stretch of the imagination. I’m sure we would rather see those ‘Do-Bees’ doing what they do best - flitting from flower to flower, collecting, building their communities, living healthy, productive lives. As Winnie the Pooh always said, “The only reason for being a bee is to make honey. And the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it.....oh bother:....but bother we will - to put an end to these toxically lethal substances that are putting our bees, if not our planet, at risk of extinction. “To bee or not to bee, that is the question”......... PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.

Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision VICTORIA – The Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark deci- munities. sion on aboriginal title held by the Tsilhqot’in Nation leaves many Another big question: Is there any future for B.C.’s 20-year-old questions to be answered. treaty process, or will this precedent-setting case send more First Perhaps the biggest is this: Will British Columbia exist as we Nations to court, or to the barricades as the Tsilhqot’in did on a know it today by the end of this century? Or will it devolve into logging road in 1983? dozens of semi-autonomous regions, through treaties or similar One of the unique advantages that have emerged from the handcourt actions, as the only Canadian province that never completed ful of modern treaties in B.C. is that aboriginal communities have historic treaties? more options in land ownership. By voluntary agreement, they The Tsilhqot’in decision appears to uphold the can convert land to fee-simple ownership, making it key finding of the 2007 trial, that 1,700 square kiloavailable for mortgage or sale. Modern treaty holders metres of the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake also get out from under the federal Indian Act, which are essentially owned by the people who occupied it remains in force despite this latest decision. hundreds if not thousands of years ago. One of the big questions asked in the days after It’s not quite ownership. Federal and provincial the Tsilhqot’in decision was this: Is the Northern jurisdiction still applies, and their authority varies Gateway pipeline project dead? with the strength of the aboriginal title claim. None of the aboriginal communities along the Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin ruled that the pipeline route has this kind of declared aboriginal province overstepped its authority by issuing logging title. Few if any would have a similar strength of TOM FLETCHER permits in the valley in 1983. McLachlin noted that claim as the Tsilhqot’in, who fought a small war to lawyers for B.C. first argued that the logging was defend their territory from a wave of gold seekers in to control mountain pine beetle, then dropped that the 1860s. argument in its first appeal. She also upheld the deciOne that does is the Haida Nation, whose occupasion of the trial judge, one-time NDP leadership contender David tion of a beautiful group of islands was long defended militarily, Vickers, who rejected B.C.’s position that the economic value and never challenged by any other aboriginal group. of the timber to the province overrode the then-vaguely defined Among others, the Haida Nation was represented in the aboriginal title. Tsilhqot’in case as interveners. Council of the Haida Nation presiHere’s McLachlin’s definition: dent Peter Lantin said after the decision that his team is preparing “The nature of aboriginal title is that it confers on the group its own aboriginal title case for trial. that holds it the exclusive right to decide how land is used and the Few doubt that this assertion of title will be successful, either right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the by negotiation or court ruling. But there is a unique aspect to the uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and Haida claim that would set another precedent. the enjoyment of the land by future generations.” They claim title to the ocean around Haida Gwaii, a challenge That’s not land ownership in the fee-simple sense of the term. to anyone wishing to sail tankers through. It locks in communal ownership, which I and many others have Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black argued is at the root of the poverty seen in many aboriginal com- Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Palliative Care Society available to assist you Open letter to residents; This Society was formed shortly after the passing of a local nurse, Adele Nesbitt, in 2000. It was formed in her memory, to assist dying patients and those who are bereaved. Two rooms were set aside at the hospital for the purpose, one for the patient and one for family, complete with kitchen and bathroom with shower. Volunteers were trained and educated to provide assistance and comfort in the process of dying, and attend to the needs of the bereaving family and provide support. It was then known locally as the Hospice Society. The Society has now been re-organized and incorporated as a non profit society known as Princeton & District Palliative Care Society. It works closely with the Penticton Hospice Society which provides advice and assistance in on-going training of volunteers. The Society has also been recognized by the Community Foundation South Okanagan Similkameen who have provided a grant to offset costs and expenses for training and upgrading of lighting and furniture to the two rooms at the hospital, and Interior Health (IHA) have offered to re-paint the rooms. Earlier this year our local Rotary club and RDOS provided monies to offset training expenses for Jamie Holloway, our IHA social worker and contact person to attend a conference in Victoria. The Society looks forward to providing palliative care to those in need in our area. It’s volunteers offer the following services to those in need; - Sitting vigil including being a calm presence, shared silence, talking and listening, sharing of inspirational thoughts. - Assisting bereaved family members by offering a friendly face and open heart, talking and listening and otherwise providing a serene environment. - Palliative massage to relieve pain, anxiety, depression and encourage a sense of comfort. The Society volunteers also provide in-house visitations and assistance to those who are permanently or even temporarily incapacitated. Princeton and District citizens or families wishing the assistance of the Society’s volunteers, are invited to contact June Hope at 250-295-3524. The Society is always welcoming volunteers and providing training in palliative care. Interested parties are invited to contact it’s president, June Hope 250-295-3524 or Jamie Holloway 250 -295-4464. John Akerley, for the Princeton & District Palliative Care Society Princeton

Keep the Similkameen River free flowing Open letter to residents; If you missed the Forum on Rivers, then you missed some very important information. The comments of one of the speakers, Ken Farquharson, are worth repeating and considering. What he had to say is crucial to the survival of the Similkameen River as a free flowing river. Mr. Farquharson is a professional engineer who worked on the construction of the Mica Dam and at the same time he was engaged in the Columbia Treaty Dams. He is the co-founder of ORC (Outdoor Recreation Council of BC) and the Sierra Club of BC. He worked with local interests to oppose the Shanker Bend Project which would have flooded the Lower Similkameen Valley as far as Cawston and worked to stop the flooding of the Skagit Valley. The Similkameen River is a free flowing river, one of three in BC. We need to put a high value on our remaining free flowing rivers. The Similkameen is also an international river, two of its tributaries start in the US and it eventually flows into Washington State and joins the Columbia. Hence, it is part of the Columbia River Basin. Proposals for dams on the Similkameen have been numerous, starting in 1920 until the present. Development never occurred because essentially the idea (power generation) was not feasible, but now the reason is different. It is all

about the water storage, and this is how Fortis Generation hope to make its profit. Forget flood control and power generation, the new focus is downstream benefits! Fortis has already approached Washington State Department of Ecology for a contract whereby they would conduct a feasibility study on the storage and release of water that would benefit American interests, and the Department of Ecology has allotted Fortis $1.6 million dollars to conduct this study. American agricultural interests stand to gain big time. None of these benefits, however, are for the people of B.C. Fortis will control the river and every time Washington or Oregon needs water, it will be released from the dam on the Similkameen working in conjunction with the Enloe Dam located between Nighthawk and Oroville. What might you ask is the provincial government doing? Apparently, nothing. It has taken no interest not even on Downstream Benefits! It took no action in the Shanker Bend Affair and appears to be taking the same sort of attitude toward this project. The question begs to be asked, “How can a Canadian company control a Canadian River, a Crown Resource and negotiate with a foreign country without the provincial government involvement? How can we as citizens allow this to happen?” There is a need for action. Friends of the Similkameen-West (FOS-W)

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Come find out about the new cellular service Hedley is now covered by Canada’s largest 4G network, the cell phone antenna will soon be completely finished and up and running. Even today a large number of resident’s cell phones are working and we are enjoying the cell service. There will be an open house to explain how things work. The date is July 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hedley Seniors’ Centre at 789 Scott Avenue. Please come and join us for some refreshments and learn about the great phone and internet solutions and about a special limited time offer and sample some of the free goodies. Telus will give to the first 50 customers a plush Telus critter. Elef Christensen Hedley, B.C.

The solution is there, but will it fly? Dear Editor, It’s ironic that it’s student graduation time and all that brain power that taught them how to think and to solve problems find themselves in this unfortunate,unwanted strike dilemma. However, is the solution to the teachers strike self-evident,simple and very honorable? Based on respected BC legislature reporter Mr. Tom Fletcher’s recent column (if I understand it correctly), the average teachers salary working nine hrs. a day for 189 days is around $72,000 a year or $42.32 per hour plus benefits plus 3 months prime time vacation. Now the solution: Teachers take a 50 percent cut in salary bringing the wage to$21.16, add a cost of living clause like the seniors get . The salary cut would go towards smallerclassroom sizes, hiring special needs people etc. doubling the number of teachers thus putting more people to work resulting in shorter working hours, less income tax, less stress, sick time off, and medication. Every one gains, the teacher, the taxpayer and especially the student, $21.16 plus benefits and 3 months vacation to pick fruit or pursue other endeavors is wonderful. Working society seems to be increasingly headed to the minimum wage of $10.25 per hour. A 50 percent less than the $21.16 teacher salary. And the Senior? Maybe $7.00 per hour or one-third the teachers salary, but in both cases, most have to pay for their dental, medical premiums, massages, sick time or bereavement, etc. No benefits. Solution is there, but like the Dodo bird, it probably won’t fly. Joe Schwarz Penticton B.C.

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Wen and Wesley Wong ride Life and times of Carrie Allison - Part 2 to help reduce poverty Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

In 1942 Carrie’s mother married a member of the Upper Similkameen Band and they moved to Hedley. “The town looked new to me then,” she says. “People dressed up. I saw ladies wearing hats and white gloves.” She recalls they could flag down the Great Northern train and catch a ride to Oroville. When she was 12, her stepfather took her to the home of Charlie Allison, at that time band chief. Here she met Edward (Slim) Allison, her future husband. Slim was told by the Indian Agent, “you should be on the band council. You can read and write.” In time, Slim became band chief. When he was in this role, she worried about him. “You can’t please everybody,” she says, again experiencing the concern she had for her husband at that time. “Slim always gave me the pay from his work at the sawmill in Princeton.” I sense her pride as she remembers how responsible he was about finances. “He told me to pay the bills and if there was anything left, I could give him some.” At age 40, Carrie attended three semesters of academic upgrading. Someone at the school suggested she enter a hair styling course. She accepted this advice and registered for a course in Vernon. For the last two weeks of the course she made the long trip from Hedley to Vernon every day. Having had my hair cut by her many years ago, I still recall her cheery attitude and words as she clipped.

Now at an age when no one would be critical if she retired to a rocking chair, Carrie gives little indication she is ready to slow her pace. In addition to cleaning the little chapel, once a year she hires boys to harvest the weeds from the adjacent cemetery. Records indicate the chapel was likely built in 1901 and she feels a responsibility to those who made it a reality at a time when remoteness of the area made this difficult. “I think of the old people who worked so hard to bring the lumber and windows and other supplies here to build it,” she says. “We should keep it up in their honour.” When there are five Sundays in a month, the priest comes and she attends the service. In winter she often invites the people to meet in her home, due to lack of adequate heat in the chapel. “It is important to preserve the Indian culture and ways,” Carrie says. “I’m learning a prayer in the band language. I don’t want the language to be lost. Not many can speak it anymore.” On the first Wednesday of each month she attends an elders lunch in Keremeos. She still sews quilts. “I tried making moccasins, but I’m not good at it.” Carrie is a committed fan of early Country and Western music. “When I was in Nashville,” she tells me, “I saw Johnny Cash, Hank Snow, Earnest Tubb and Kitty Wells.” When I ask if she likes Jerry Lee Lewis, famous for his Great Balls of Fire hit, her response is enthusiastic. “Oh yes. I like him.” Carrie has experience, wisdom and an enthusiasm for life that many with a Masters Degree would envy.

Father and son will be in Princeton this week with Love in Motion Ride 2014 Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Former Princeton pharmacist, Wen Wong and son Wesley will arrive in Princeton during the first week of July. Sharon Wong joins her husband and son as a van driver, to help out along the way. Wen and Wesley are a father-son team who are part of the Tenth Church Team participating in the Love In Motion cause - a coastto-coast bicycle and motorcycle ride across Canada. The Love In Motion Ride is done to raise funds to help end poverty and associated social issues. Riders are raising awareness and funds through pledges for projects targeting complex and diverse issues like poverty, youth violence, family breakdown, and challenges for newcomers to Canada. Project details can be found on the Love in Motion website: www.loveinmotion.ca/projects The Ride begins June 30 from Vancouver and ends in Halifax on August 31, 2014. Wen and Wesley are participating in a one week stretch of the ride, Vancouver to Vernon. They will leave Vancouver on June 30 and Wen says they should reach Princeton sometime around July 3. They look forward to seeing old friends and familiar faces. If you would like to sponsor Wen and Wesley and assist them in their fundraising efforts please vsit their fundraising page. https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID =2186172&langPref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.loveinmotion. ca%2fdonations#&panel1-2 Keep an eye out for the Wong family and the Love In Motion group of riders on July 3/4.

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Kokanee swimmers top three club records Jamie Holloway Princeton Kokanees

Team photo taken in Summerland: Back Row: Coach Bob, Zac Shales, Jessie Shales, Noah Vandergulik, Coach Kyle, Braedy Hassell, Hawk Bruneau, Skylar McKinnon, Kaleigh Martin-Fallis, Shauna Hassell Front Row: Jaiden Mullin, Cameron Lankinen, Logan Sutton, Teagan Mullin, Axel French, Elias Frost and Reid MacMurchy Missing: Marcus Fulton

Another successful week for your Kokanee Summer Swim Club, recently the team participated in our annual Swim-A-Thon. With all laps combined our team swam 58km, that’s like swimming all the way to Hedley and back. That is very impressive Kokanees, great work. We look forward to finding out how much we raised with all those lengths. Our team is very proud of everyone’s hard work and dedication to make this yet again a very successful FUNdraiser for the club. Thank you to all the parents for cheering the kids on during this event, and for keeping track of all those laps. Our Club swimmers of the week for June 9 and 13 were; Turtles swimmer Payton Barth who is now swimming 5m on her own, Development swimmer Carter Heron who has been working hard on his breast stroke, and junior/senior swimmer Maddy Fulton who has been doing every set with enthusiasm.  Our Club swimmers of the week for June 16-20 were; Turtles swimmer Paisley Wessel who is now jumping in on her own, development swimmer Corben van

Genne who swam 3 turtle races at our last meet unassisted, and junior/senior swimmer Aidan Neilson who always has a smile on his face, and brings a great attitude to every practice. All of your hard work will pay off, congratulations and keep it up! Princeton Kokanees were very successful in the Merritt Swim meet, we brought 34 swimmers to Merritt. Our team placed forth overall, and our boys had a third place overall finish. We had two aggregates; Nicholas Cimbaro (bronze) and Owen Bartlett (gold). We had three club records broken; Olivia Holloway 25m back, Ainsley Neilson 200IM, and Kate Barllett 100Free. Kiaira Anderson broke 40sec in 50free with 39.47 over-all time. We had 42 top five finishes, and many first time breaststroke races. June has been a busy month, but all the practice time and swim meets have helped boost momentum and team moral as we continue to break personal times, and improve on our strokes. Once again we invite the public to give our kids a high five when you see them, and show your support and acknowledge their hard work.

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SAFE! Great season for fastball Cynthia Frost Contributor

The Princeton Minor Fastball team that is composed of six to ten year olds has been coached this year by Kyle MacMurchy, Shauna Hassell, and Grandpa Bob. They have had a great season of learning more about the game. Some pitchers are being groomed as well as back catchers, and the coaches are keeping a close eye on those with great throwing arms and the big heavy hitters, keeping in mind the years to come. They have improved so much over the past month that even the games they have at practice are exciting to see. They practice with mostly all the rules and actually have some great plays happening. On May 24, when 14 of the 15 on the team went to play in Summerland they actually split into two Princeton teams and they each played the Westside team and the Penticton team that was there. It is hard to imagine the Princeton team being the one to split up but it was a great opportunity for everyone to play specific positions and take pride in doing a great job. The pitchers pitched part of the time and it was great to see Elias Frost and Jaiden Mullin gain some confidence in their pitching. Ten players made it out June 14 to High Noon Park in Kelowna out by the airport. There were six teams there including Enderby, Westside, Penticton, Princeton, Kelowna U10

and Kelowna U8 and each played 3 games. Most were 3 inning games but a few extra might have been snuck in, in the second game Princeton played. Princeton started the day in dreary weather against the Westside team they had previously played. Even though the coaches pitched for these games, (a little disappointing for our team as they have been practicing the pitching so much). The bats came out in the second game against the Kelowna U10 team and the talk was about all the great hits and “RBIs”. Although they had a long day, you could tell the kids were just about as excited for their third game as their first. Although it was a complete sweep of wins according to most of the kids, by the coaches count they figured it was a 2 win, one loss event for our team so they should be very proud! Coach Kyle has spent a great deal of time this year making contacts and hopes to have many more game opportunities next year as well as possibly hosting our own little tournament. Coach Kyle is thinking long term and figures with this group of kids the possibilities are endless with them possibly playing at the Summer Games in the next few years as well as the U12 Provincials. Next year Coach Kyle hopes to have the same Tuesday/Thursday regular practice as well as an extra pitching/catching practice each week.

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Grad plans correction Morgan Whelpton Future Plans: To go into photography, start my own business and travel. Thank you: to my parents, friends, teachers, Sandi Lawlor, Lori Thomas, Liz Knibbecke and everyone else who believed in me!

Thomasina’s would like to thank the Princeton Town Council, CAO Rick Zerr and the Works Department, Mark and Bettina Wong, Mike Grgich and company, and the Spotlight for their support, enthusiasm and kindness in helping to create Princeton’s first sidewalk patio. It’s a beautiful thing!

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Andrew Silbernagel Future Plans: go to Med School Thank you: to my friends, family and teachers. To my fellow grads: Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” - Dr. Suess

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1st place for business - Cooper’s Foods employees perform a cart dance number during the Rotary Parade. Princeton Girl Guides took first place with their camp-out float in the children’s division and Karrie Crucil won first place in the horse and rider division of this years Rotary Parade. Princeton Kokanees won first in floats/decorated vehicles. See our Facebook page for more photos.

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Although there was no thoroughbred racing held this year, the Princeton Racing Days Association hosted a weekend full of great events. As well as laughter and thrills, the West Coast Lumberjacks presented audience members with souvenirs of their show. Buckin’ Bull Rentals provided challenge and excitement with their Bullride, Surfing Sensation and a bouncy castle for the little folks. Lana Anderson, Jen Gibson, Karrie Crucil and Cindy Rouchon provided spectators with their version of the Klootchman Race ~ winner was Cindy Rouchon. Local Little Britches Rodeo contender, Ella Halipchuk competed in the Little Britches Rodeo events held on Saturday and Sunday.

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DEDICATIONS - from page 1 joining us to honour him,” said president Bedard. The Bey family also made a presentation on Saturday. The Mack Truck (5th wheel custom built for gate transfer and equipped with a dump box) that John had used for work on the PXA grounds and for hauling the starting gate from and back to Osoyoos each year for Racing Days, was presented to the PXA. “Dad was dedicated to this place,” said Allen and Sharon. Allen adds, “We knew this truck was needed here, so we (Ruby, Sharon and Allen) decided to give the truck, dedicated in Dad’s memory.” Prior to the dedication, the family decided to have the truck fixed up. It was completely restored and painted thanks to the help of Rick Verbakel, Terry Wright and his daughter as well as Bey family and friends. “Everybody helped,” said Allen. Presidents Crucil and Bedard extended their heartfelt appreciation on behalf of all the member groups of the PXA. “It will benefit everyone,” said president Crucil. “Thank you.” “It’s a beautiful truck,” added president Bedard, “I’m sure we’ll find plenty of work to do with it.” Although John has physically left this world, the words written on posters on either side of the truck describe the feeling among those present— “John’s still working for the PXA.”

Top left: Bey family members pose with the truck donated to the PXA. The truck restored and freshly painted John Deer green will continue to serve in memory of John. Above: Allen, Ruby and Sharon reveal the silhouette of John Bey on the Memory Wall at the PXA. The dedication and presentation took place on Saturday, June 28. John’s silhouette joins the silhouettes of Stan Thompson and Pete Ruoss, both long-time dedicated volunteers who passed away in 2012.

Little Britches Rodeo kids showcased their talents all day Saturday and Sunday in the rodeo arena at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds. In the front of the grounds, Princeton Racing Days Association provided attendees with various forms of entertainment. The concession crew and vendor Jay from Golden Hills made sure everyone was fed and watered and vendors Nicki McIvor, (Nicki’s Tie Dyes) Miranda Grigg and family, (Miranda’s Kitchen) provided a variety of shopping experiences. Fran and Shirley of the Fall Fair group, Allan and Shareyl of Shining his Light Ministries, Liz Henderson of SOS and the Lawnmower Racers provided information on each of their events/causes. Buckin’ Bull Rentals provided a day full of thrills with their mechanical bull and surfboard rides. (Bouncy castle for the wee ones) Mudd Safety Awareness taught kids how to gear up and ride atv’s safely—and boy, did they love to ride! The West Coast Lumberjack show was a hit, showcasing their talents with a chainsaw, cross-cut saw and especially their agility with a double-bitted axe. They had their audiences laughing with the humour and amazed with the talents. Challenges and fun awaited attendees at the Bells and Whistles Mini Golf course, while Rainbow the clown had everyone in stitches of laughter while he created incredible creatures made from balloons. On Saturday night, great music and dance was enjoyed courtesy of Dale Seaman and Highway 97.

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BUT WE DON’T WANT TO MISS YOU . . . The following businesses were too late to list their new or changed number in the 13-14 phone book:

250-295-6644 Little Creek Grill Suzie's Shop........................ 250-295-7313 Sweet Sensations................ 250-295-3763 PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Joan's All Occasion Candy 250-295-6509 Boquets Sun Oka Appraisals........... 250-499-9565 TLC Dog Grooming.............. 250-295-7677 Hank's Flooring & Reno's.... 250-295-7377 Sewn For You....................... 250-295-7663 Red Cross............................. 250-293-6467 Vermilion Forks Fitness...... 250-295-6099 Princeton Fire & Safety....... 250-295-0766 Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist)......... 250-295-2552 Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................ 250-295-8341 250-438-0103 Custom Pool & Spa Please Call The Spotlight Today to list your phone number at no charge!

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to Princeton Rotary, Princeton Racing Days Association, Princeton Golf and all the volunteers who worked hard to provide such a fantastic weekend in Princeton! Thumbs down to the drivers who are yapping on their cell phones instead of watching when they pull out from a curb or when they are driving down the road! Pay attention to your driving!

Just had to share! Slovenia - Princeton friendships: Marko Gracer (Coach of the Slovenian Olympic cross country ski team) joins Marilyn and Ernie Lawrence for a photo at the meeting point of the borders of Slovenia, Austria and Italy. The team trained locally in 2009.

Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 250-295-7951 Pastor Jack McNeil

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

Office: 250-295-7714

WORSHIP - 10:00 am

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

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

Office Hours Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 - 11 a.m.

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

Similkameen Spotlight July 2, 2014

BEER-BATTER ONION RINGS 2 3/4 1/2 3

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ONIONS

CAPRICORN: You are in high demand this week, Capricorn. You have the ability to get things done when others struggle with similar tasks. Keep up the good work. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, you just may find yourself on shaky ground while juggling multiple responsibilities this week. Don’t let the stress of this juggling act get the better of you. PISCES: Pisces, you find yourself face-to-face with your biggest fears this week. Draw on your inner strength and you will conquer any obstacle. ARIES: Your impulsive nature is apparent this week, Aries. While this nature has often served you well, it’s still a smart move to carefully consider all angles before making any big decisions. TAURUS: Taurus, the goal this week is to find a happy medium where you can help others but remain true to yourself. It may take a little juggling, but you can handle it. GEMINI: Gemini, although you are initially willing to go along with the group’s plans, in the long run you want to set off in your own direction. A few stragglers may join you. CANCER: Cancer, professional obligations may prevent you from spending time with loved ones, but only if you let them. Let higher-ups know where your priorities lie. LEO: Leo, share your emotions with a friend, especially if the friendship does not seem to be going in the direction you had hoped. Keep the lines of communication open at all times. VIRGO: Virgo, you may think your intentions are obvious to others, but sometimes you send mixed signals. You may have to be more concise to achieve your desired results. LIBRA: Take the high road, Libra. Leading by example has always been your forte, and taking the high road now is a great example to set for those around you. SCORPIO: It can be quite difficult to keep your cool when you are feeling emotional, Scorpio. Channel any nervous energy you have into a productive project this week. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, you are on a quest for a deep connection. You will not be content with mere friendship, but desire something that is more intimate and meaningful. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

POUNDS LARGE YELLOW ONIONS, PEELED AND CUT INTO 3/4-INCH SLICES CUPS CANOLA OIL

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AND ADD ALL THE DRY BATTER INGREDIENTS. BEAT UNTIL INCORPORATED. ADD THE ALE AND TRANSFER TO A LARGE SHALLOW BOWL OR BAKING DISH. 4. SET UP A BREADING STATION WITH THE FLOUR MIXTURE, THE BATTER AND A CLEAN SHEET PAN. 5. FOR EACH ONION RING, DREDGE THE ONION IN FLOUR, THEN IN THE BATTER, THEN IN THE FLOUR AGAIN. PLACE THE TWICE-BREADED ONION RING ON THE SHEET PAN (MAKING SURE TO KEEP RING SEPARATED), AND REPEAT THE PROCESS UNTIL YOU’VE BREADED

ALL THE ONION RINGS. REFRIGERATE THE RINGS FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES OR FRY IMMEDIATELY. 6. ADD THE OIL TO A LARGE AND DEEP SAUTE PAN OR ELECTRIC SKILLET, SO IT IS ONETHIRD FULL, AND HEAT IT TO 340 F. 7. FRY THE RINGS IN BATCHES, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO CROWD THE PAN. REMOVE TO A PAPER TOWEL-LINED PLATE AND LET COOL FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE SERVING TO PREVENT BURNS.SUGGESTED SERVING: SERVE WITH RANCH DRESSING.

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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE ■ Automotive Repair ■ Custom Bodywork & Paint ■ ICBC Claims Welcome

We Splash For Cash Paint Jobs!

AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

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

Ph: 250-295-6458

AUTOMOTIVE

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca 11/13W_HAB28

CONTRACTING

EJC General Machining Serving the Mining, Logging & Lumber Industries

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Custom & Contract Work Lathe Turning Milling Machine Large Radial Arm Drill Press Unit C, 1402 Orme St., Large Capacity Broaching Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Hydraulic Cylinders e.j.c.5858@gmail.com

(250)315-5692

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

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

DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICE

CAN-AM SKIDOO Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com

Marg & Ed Reichert

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

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

FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIP.

Gecko Flats Design Drafting M Design Services

Finish Carpentry • Renovations • Outdoor Projects Decks • Sheds • Additions • Garages

Call Hart 250-295-8200 hart@greenlinecontracting.com www.GreenlineContracting.com

FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies

Farm Feed and Pet Food

ResidentialF Accessory M Small Farm Buildings

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service@geckoflatsdesign.com

FLOWERS Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

250-295-6938

MACHINING

EJC General Machining Serving the Mining, Logging & Lumber Industries

Custom & Contract Work Lathe Turning Milling Machine Large Radial Arm Drill Press Unit C, 1402 Orme St., Large Capacity Broaching Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Hydraulic Cylinders e.j.c.5858@gmail.com

(250)315-5692

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$15.00 PER WEEK

princetonflowerstop.com 250-295-5440

1167 Hwy 3 East

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

•10% Seniors Discount

Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge

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

GREENHOUSE

Look for your Favourites & Check out whats new!

222 Burton Ave., Princeton

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Custom M Stock Home Plans Drawing Modifications @ Site Plans

Chris Jennings PO Box 681 PrincetonF BC V0X 1W0

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

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses & GARDEN CENTRE OPEN: Mon - Sat, 9 am - 5 pm Sundays 10:30 am - 4:00 pm #31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

Phone:(250)499-5785 Email: don_annas@nethop.net

RENTAL SERVICES

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

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms otterrock@nethop.net

ROOFING SUPPLIES FLETCHER Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES, METAL ONDURA...

222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938

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

•Supply

•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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

N & L SERVICES I’m not a poet and I know it... BUT I AM THE BEST DAMN MECHANIC IN THIS TOWN!

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

TIRE

BINS & DISPOSAL

BACKHOE SERVICES

Brian Coyne Owner

DARYL CLARKE

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

Phone: 250-295-0095

Cell: 250-293-6021

ENGRAVERS

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Hermann Zorn

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

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

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

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Laska’s Floor Service

•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

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

(By Cooper’s)

Join us for “GOSPEL HOUR” Sunday Mornings, 11:00 am

Come and listen and hopefully sing along with us. We would love to meet you.

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TOWING

BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE

THE HUT

WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING!

Bottle Depot

(* 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

367 HWY. 3

250-295-3835

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250-295-6449 www.rdlandscaping.ca Septic inStallation *Gov’t Cert./Registered/Isured* • new inStall • Replacement • maintenance contRactS

FENCING SPECIALISTS

PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

HANDYMAN SERVICES

General Home Repairs & Renovations

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS

Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside

Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies

Macey MacDonald

Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks

MINISTRY

Shining His Light Ministries

250-295-0005

Rentals, Supplies & Services

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

•Supply

3 Licenced Mechanics

OTTER VALLEY

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

FLOORING SERVICES

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

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

POST SALES

PET SUPPLIES Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies Live Fish

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

Phone: 250-295-7381

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

Princeton Plaza

le y t S Old Posts

Brian Coyne Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

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

SEPTIC SERVICES

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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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MURIEL, November 26, 1924 to June 13, 2014: It is with profound sorrow and loss we announce the passing of our mother, Muriel Cooper, on June 13, 2014 in Kamloops, B.C. Muriel was born to Mary and Henry in Mattersey, England, the youngest of seven children. After serving in World War II she met Norman and they married in England but decided to emigrate to Canada. First settling in Vancouver, B.C., the family eventually moved to Cawston in 1969. Muriel became the secretary at Similkameen Secondary School that same year. Known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Câ&#x20AC;? to 21 years of students, she truly enjoyed her years working there until her retirement and honorary graduation in 1990. Muriel was a very loving mother who always supported her two daughters, Yvonne and Diane. She happily and tirelessly participated in many community groups including the Similkameen Hand Bell Ringers and the Similkameen Chapter #78 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was OES Worthy Grand Matron of B.C. and the Yukon in 1995/96. In 2006, Muriel was honored with her OES lifetime membership. Muriel was predeceased by husband Norman in 2005. She was also predeceased by all her siblings and Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s siblings, as well as some very dear friends. Muriel is survived by her daughters Yvonne and Diane (Tom), many nieces, nephews and their families along with many, many friends. Muriel left the Similkameen Valley after 40 years and moved to Kamloops to be closer to family. She continued in her sparkling way to be busy, have fun and attract new friends. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of The Shores Retirement Residence in Kamloops, the ladies of High Country Health Care, and Dr. Mahmood for all their care and support. A Celebration of Life for Muriel will be held in Keremeos in the fall (date to be announced). In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;owers, donations can be made to any Cancer charity or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service Kamloops, BC 250-374-1454

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Publisher/ Editor The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor. Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valleyâ&#x20AC;Ś.truly an outdoor loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘Work closely with the sales consultant to develop new sources of revenue â&#x20AC;˘Create a newspaper that represents the community â&#x20AC;˘Account for all business activities in a prompt manner â&#x20AC;˘Manage all expenses and wages â&#x20AC;˘Produce 10-15 stories per week, plus photos as necessary â&#x20AC;˘Allocate print space for story, text and photos according to space parameters and copy significance. â&#x20AC;˘Plan the contents for the Spotlight according to the publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements. â&#x20AC;˘Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources â&#x20AC;˘Develop story and feature ideas â&#x20AC;˘Read, evaluate and edit press releases, Letters to the Editor and other materials submitted for publication. â&#x20AC;˘Upload stories to the website â&#x20AC;˘Participate in community events Please e-mail resume by July 8, 2014 to: Don Kendall, Regional Publisher, South Okanagan Email: dkendall@blackpress.ca

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Professional/ Management PRINCIPAL, St. Christopher’s Montessori School, Victoria, BC, beginning August 2014. One of Victoria’s oldest and most established Montessori Schools. Quaint two-classroom school house caters to 80 Pre-K and K children. Current BC teaching cert. or equiv.; min 5 yrs teaching; team & admin. leadership; excellent interpersonal skills; computer, budget & supervisory experience. Montessori cert. highly desirable. Send CV by July 11, 2014 to ellen.9664@shaw.ca.

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Used Vic Bennett 16” All Around western saddle, rawhide covered, front and back cinches. Good condition. $1,200. Phone 250-494-8617.

QUESNEL Lake waterfront home. Near Likely, B.C. Refer to Kijiji Ad ID 577141020 for info. lenyedy@yahoo.ca

2 bdrm cabin on Similkameen River, no pets, fully furnished, dish network & internet included, $650 plus utilities, damage deposit, references required. Avail. Aug. 1st. 250-295-6207

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales Garage Sale: Saturday, July 5th, 263 Riverside, 8 am till it’s gone! Furniture, misc. items. Vermilion Court Yard Sale, 72 Fenchurch Avenue, Princeton, BC. Saturday, July 5th, 2014, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

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Princeton & District Community Services is seeking aƉƉlicaƟons Ĩor a Police-ďased sicƟm Service torker in the Princeton area͘ dhe sicƟm Service torker ǁill Ɖrovide suƉƉort and assistance to vicƟmsͬǁitnesses oĨ crime͕ trauma͕ tragedy and their Ĩamilies in comƉliance ǁith the guidelines set out in the Society͛s contract Ĩor Police-ďased sicƟm Services͘ dhis is a halŌime ƉosiƟon and ǁill ďe ďased out oĨ the Princeton ZCDP detachment͘ dhe ƉreĨerred aƉƉlicant ǁill Ɖossess suƉerior communicaƟon skills ;ǁriƩen͕ verďal and comƉuterͿ͕ ďe selĨ-moƟvated and have a ďroad knoǁledge and understanding oĨ the criminal ũusƟce system͘ YualiĮcaƟons ǁill include educaƟon͕ training and eǆƉerience in the social service Įeld͘ Class ϱ driver͛s licence and access to a vehicle is reƋuired͘ Closing date Ĩor aƉƉlicaƟons is :uly ϭϰ͕ ϮϬϭϰ at ϰ͗ϯϬ PD͘ Please suďmit aƉƉlicaƟons to the attenƟon oĨ >ynn Pelly͕ ǆecuƟve Director͕ Princeton & District Community Services͕ oǆ ϭϵϲϬ͕ Princeton C sϬy ϭtϬ͘ /nƋuiries may ďe made to mailΛƉdcss͘com or ďy calling ϮϱϬ-Ϯϵϱ-ϲϲϲϲ͘

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Motorcycles 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT, lots of extra’s, near new tires, great condition, $6750 OBO. Call 250-295-7876

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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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“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

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NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JUNE SCOTT KOLBE, Deceased, who died on April 3, 2014, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, ALBIN IVAR LIMA, in care of Stanley G. Turner, Barrister and Solicitor, #202 - 187 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 568, Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0, before July 15th, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he then has notice.

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