Similkameen Spotlight, July 30, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

NEWS Appreciation for a dedicated volunteer Page 1 & 5

SPORTS Kokanees make it through Survivor Week! Page 9

EVENTS

Great concert held at the Riverside Center Page 10

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SOHC hosts farewell party for Dr. Eva

Approximately 100 residents attended a farewell party for Dr. Eva, hosted by the Support Our Health Care group. (SOHC) Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Ed Staples, president of Support Our Health Care extended a welcome to all those present at the Riverside Centre on Wednesday, July 23. The occasion was held so the community could extend both their appreciation and farewells to Dr. Evaristus Idanwekhai (Dr. Eva), whom has served the community for the past four years. On this “bittersweet occasion,” Staples extended his appreciation to Dr. Eva for his dedication and service to the community. He then went on to introduce both Mayor Frank Armitage and Area H director, Brad Hope. Mayor Armitage extended his gratitude to Dr. Eva for his part in keeping health services going in Princeton during the hospital crisis. “We are forever in your debt,” he said. “We wish you the very, very best. Thank you.” Director Hope expressed that, “it has been a wonderful experience getting to know Dr. Eva—He worked very hard to get our hospital system to where it is today,” he said, “Thank you, Dr. Eva and thank you all for coming tonight.” A portrait of Dr. Eva himself, taken by Nienke Klaver, was presented to the doctor on behalf of SOHC as a small token of appreciation. “It is me!” exclaimed Dr. Eva, giggling with appreciation as he wrapped Ed Staples in a big hug.

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Dr. Eva and his wife Queen, along with three of their five children cut the cakes prepared by Jeanie Williams and April Earle. Cake and refreshments were enjoyed by approximately 100 in attendance of the farewell party held for Dr. Eva on Wednesday, July 23.

Dawn Johnson honoured at Council Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

A woman who is described by her peers as being, “community orientated, very giving, fair and detail orientated,” was honoured by Mayor and Council at the regular meeting of council, held Monday, July 21. On behalf of the Town of Princeton, Mayor Frank Armitage presented Dawn Johnson with a plaque and bouquet of flowers in appreciation for the dedication and commitment she gives to the community. “We are here to honour a lady who has given more to this community than any of us could ever think of,” he announced. The mayor went on to describe Johnson as an

“outstanding citizen who is a role model for giving back to the community.” Some, not all of Johnson’s community service includes; four years on the school board, Princeton Arts Council member and past president, member of the Princeton Museum Board, 32 year member of the Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA), 32 year member of the Princeton and District Agricultural Fall Fair and 43 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion. “This speaks to her dedication and fine efforts,” said Mayor Armitage, “we wanted to take this opportunity to thank Dawn Johnson—Princeton’s finest.

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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

Rest in Peace Razz “Razz”, the green Iguana, who was known by many Princeton residents and visitors from far and wide as the pet and mascot of Kevin Acres and Everything Pets, quietly passed away at 4:00 p.m. on July 17, at the age of 20 years. He will be sadly missed by his owners Keith and Vince of Kevin Acres Farm and by the numerous customers who would visit him at both stores.

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. 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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Annual Fall Fair to feature band contest Are you a musician? Bands, soloists and singers are invited to show their stuff at the Fall Fair starting on Sunday morning, Sept. 7, and going until 3 p.m. The public is invited to listen and rate the groups and individuals. This is a Fan’s Choice showdown. Any group or individual wishing to be on stage at the fair should contact Dan Kastor at 250-2956993. Fan’s Choice winner will receive $100. Teen Art Showcase Teenage artists are invited to show their art work (any kind) at the Fall Fair to be judged. Top prize is $50, second $25 and $10 third prize.

What’s in your basket? Are you good at making up gift baskets? The Fall Fair is asking exhibitors to create a basket and possibly win $50 (people’s choice). What can you put in the basket? Anything you made. You might put in a dried flower display, jam, jelly or other preserves, handicrafts, needlework items. Be creative and show your talent. You do not have to make the basket itself, but the contents should be things you created. Follow the Princeton and District Agricultural Fall Fair on Facebook.

Liquor price floor shifts for beer jugs, shots Jeff Nagel Black Press

The province has adjusted its new minimum prices for alcohol in the wake of criticism over the rollout of new rules allowing “happy hour” discounts. A new category for draft beer creates a minimum charge of $12 for a 60-ounce pitcher – down from $15 previously announced – or $0.20 per ounce for large volumes over 50 ounces instead of $0.25, which still applies to smaller glasses and pints. “Upon reviewing B.C.’s minimum prices, we realized they weren’t on par with consumers’ expectations and we took action to find a fair compromise that still upholds B.C.’s high standards for health and safety,” said MLA John Yap, who heads the province’s liquor policy reforms. The new regulations let bars and restaurants charge lower prices for selective times or occasions, but forced some low-price establishments to raise prices to match the new minimums. That will still be the case for pints in some locales – bars that had charged less than $5 must raise their prices to that minimum for 20 ounces. The province has also increased the minimum price for spirits from $2 to $3 per ounce. Addictions experts had called for higher minimum pricing to reduce health and safety risks to drinkers. Alliance of Beverage Licensees executive director Jeff Guignard supported the spirit price

increase in the interests of public safety, noting a patron previously could have bought five singleounce shots for $10. But he said the lower minimum beer pitcher price of $12 against a minimum 20-ounce pint price of $5 may encourage over-drinking and intoxication. “You’re more likely to start sharing pitchers than you are to buy individual pints,” he said. Provincial regulations limit a single serving of beer to 24 ounces, so pitchers can’t be ordered by a lone patron. But Guignard noted it’s harder for a server to track how much patrons are drinking when they’re ordering beer by pitchers instead of glasses. “You don’t know if a particular person has had one pint or had the entire pitcher.” The new minimums mean little for bars and restaurants that charge higher prices already. Guignard senses a “rural-urban divide” in which many Interior bars charging lower prices than the new minimum will have to raise prices, while that won’t generally be the case in much of the Lower Mainland, outside of parts of Vancouver. He said the industry now hopes for stability and certainty. “This is now the third time they’ve changed minimum pricing,” Guignard said. “It’s all a bit confusing and annoying.” Lower prices can be selectively offered for “ladies night” specials or “team night” for players in uniform. Minimum prices do not apply to catered events, or special occasion licences.

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Your input needed for BC Transit future

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Carla Clark Similkameen Spotlight

If you have ideas about what you want to see in improvements in our current transit system over the next 25 years, BC Transit wants to hear from you. Connecting over 50 million customers in BC communities every year, they want your feedback as to how to improve their current mode of travel to be more user-friendly, as well as more efficient. Their vision is to connect people and communities to a more sustainable future, enabling ease of travel and comparable rates, ensuring a safer, more effective and efficient customerfocused transportation solution will better suit your needs. BC Transit are focused on delivering to you operational excellence. BC Transit are asking communities throughout the Okanagan-Similkameen to assist them in building a 25-year‘ Transit Future Plan’ by requesting your input by filling out a Transit Future Plan Phase 2 survey (Similkameen Edition). There is also a larger Region-wide Super Survey for Okanagan Falls, Naramata, Osoyoos, Oliver, Princeton, Keremeos and Summerland. This survey covers transit in your community including local, regional and handyDART services. To add your comments, questions or concerns about transit in your area, go to www.bctransit. com. There you will also find schedules, maps and information on Transit Future. On this website there are also many options to check into the Princeton/Penticton/Princeton route, the Princeton & Area Transit System as well as other options within British Columbia and Vancouver Island that you have. If you would like to be a part of making positive changes to the exsisting BC Transit schedules, fares specific trip concerns there are several options to choose from. For those in the Princeton area, you can call 250-295-6666 for more information on transit in town and to areas outside of town. The Transit Future Plan is in its second phase as indicated by the survey. The Phase One Public Consultation focused on inter-regional connections, Regional connections improvement of accessibility and mobility for those with disabilities, local connections and the inclusion of wifi on buses. Also, Phase One focused on improvement in the timing of connections, transfers and information between transit systems and it’s needed improvement as well. You can make a difference by sharing your thoughts and ideas with respect to your travel improvements for the future by logging on to www.bctransit.com

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ENJOY YOUR B.C. DAY LONG WEEKEND!

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BC Transit rolled into Princeton last week for the second time on a mission to gather information from locals to assist them in planning for the future of BC Transit. The downpour of rain on Wednesday put a bit of a damper on the afternoon, however officials stated they had a good turn out.

The family of Tom Tomusiak would like to thank the Princeton RCMP, Princeton Ground Search & Rescue, Police Dog Services, RCMP Air Services and everyone who searched for Tom. Also our deepest thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends, our parish family of St. Peter’s Catholic Church & Father Harry Clarke for their comfort & support during this difficult time.

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Summer sun comes with responsibilities Guest Editorial Black Press

The recent heat wave has had most of us basking in the sun and enjoying the great outdoors. But while we are soaking up summer, there is a responsibility that comes with living in an arid climate. As of Wednesday, July 23 a campfire ban is in effect for all Crown land, including the backcountry and provincial parks, as well as in virtually all municipalities and electoral areas. “We have been experiencing hot and dry conditions and an increased fire danger rating,” said Melissa Welsh, a fire information officer with the Kamloops Fire Centre. “Areas of extreme (risk) are growing fast.” Campfires are banned because if they get out of control and threaten homes and lives, they direct limited resources away from fires no one can do anything about — those caused by lightning. “We need to cut down on the human-caused fires,” said Welsh. Obviously campfires are a summer tradition, whether you are sitting down along the lake or in your favourite provincial park. Who doesn’t love roasting marshmallows and telling stories as the flames crackle? But another tradition the OkanaganSimilkameen is becoming known for is wildfire — whether it’s Fintry, Terrace Mountain, Kelowna, Cedar Hills or the recent fires on Apex Mountain and in the Jura and Nickleplate areas. Authorities did not easily make the decision to ban campfires but they understand that certain measures are required to ensure that this Okanagan summer doesn’t become an emergency. “It’s an issue of public safety and that’s our first priority,” said Welsh. Please do your part and follow the rules. LETTER WRITING POLICY The Similkameen Spotlight welcomes letters to the editor that are of interest to our community. Letters critical of the newspaper and its editorial content are particularly welcome. Whatever the subject, there are a few basic guidelines to follow before The Similkameen Spotlight will publish your comment. • Letters should be typed or neatly written and present the issue as clearly and briefly as possible. (Maximum of 350 words) • All letters must contain the name, address and signature of the writer, and a phone number where they may be reached during business hours. • Anonymous letters will not be published and pen names may not be used, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the editor. • The editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste or style.

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In defence of younger drivers VICTORIA – A recent column on the B.C. government’s deci- in the graduated licence program, only fatalities. They grew as sion to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 numerous comments from readers. in 2007, but that declined to 14 by 2012. Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s in the back seat instead of looking out the window and grasping system in B.C. is lenient. the grim physics of the real world. A couple of readers were concerned about the effect of higher There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for rural speed limits on older drivers. One suggested that higher new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner, or as teens hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and prefer “loser”) and “N” (for novice, or in teen-speak boats. “nerd”) have been around since 1998. The two steps Another cited the coming wave of retired baby make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more boomers and added a likely increase in marijuanadifficult and expensive process. impaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivto drive faster. ers are up against. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter First there is the written “knowledge test” to denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister obtain a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear TOM FLETCHER Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46-perthat higher speeds increase the risk and severity of cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by incidents. 2013. Then there is the government’s own position, The first road test is required to go from “L” articulated in a road safety strategy released last year to “N” and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years. More practice “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are and another $35 are required to try again. killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, Students fare better on the second road test, where the failure fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer rate has consistently been 21-22 per cent for the past decade. that lowered speeds create.” ICBC reports that in the first three years of the graduated The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing elecIn 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and tronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes traffic conditions. fell by another 28 per cent. Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a to check their phones again. “zero tolerance” for alcohol. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Impaired crash and injury statistics aren’t available for drivers Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Appreciation for years of service to community

Mary Agnes Roberts will be 100 YEARS on August 4th

Mayor Frank Armitage presents Dawn Johnson with a large bouquet of flowers and a plaque on behalf of the Town of Princeton. The presentation was made to acknowledge and give thanks to Johnson for her years of dedicated service to the community as a volunteer.

For all who have known her PARTY’S ON AUGUST 2ND Princeton Baptist Church 160 Old Hedley Road Beginning at 2:00 pm with a short program of presentations Streamed pictures of Mary Agnes’ life

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APPRECIATION - from page 1 Johnson extended her thanks to Mayor and Council, “I very much appreciate this,” she said, “And of course, I don’t think anybody who does volunteer work in the community expects to receive bouquets and plaques, but I do hope that council through the years takes the time to recognize so many other good citizens who work so tirelessly for this community,” she added. As well as the numerous volunteer positions Johnson held, she and her husband Barry raised two children; daughters Elizabeth and Sharon. Dawn Johnson has worked for the school district, Canada Manpower and in 1982 she

became dedicated to the newspaper industry. Johnson worked as a reporter/columnist for the Similkameen Spotlight until 1997. During her years at the Spotlight, Johnson wrote a column entitled “Bunchgrass Country.” The popular column ran for 11 years. In December of 1997, along with her daughter Sharon, Johnson opened the Similkameen Newsleader, publishing their first edition on January 6, 1998. In 2003, Johnson sold the Newsleader to George Elliott and Brenda Engel - Bengal Publishing. Johnson still writes parttime for the Similkameen Newsleader to this day.

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Council receives yearly report With a motion made by Councillor Pateman and seconded by Councillor Harkness, council received the Town of Princeton 2013 Annual Report. This report includes information on projects that were finished in 2013, what plans are underway for 2014, the financial report and the treasurers report including information on the taxation process. Council also approved the expenditure of $310,286 plus GST for the improvements to the Old Hedley Road from Highway 5A to the town boundary and the expenditure of $110,866 plus GST for the re-paving of Grandby Way and a portion of the Tulameen Road, payable to Peter Bros. Paving. A motion to approve the issuance of Development Permit 2014 - 01 and that the proposed project be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation for approval, was made by Councillor Harkness and seconded by Councillor Maynard. During discussion, Councillor Pateman asked if the concerns brought to light during the first announcement of the proposal

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had been addressed. CAO Rick Zerr assured the councillor that the concerns regarding height, parking and access to Highway 5A had been addressed. Council agreed to the issuance of the permit. The proposed project was brought forward by Mr. Kuldeep Randhawa for a commercial/residential mixed use project to be located at 133 Bridge Street (corner of Bridge and Highway 5A) During the Special Meeting of Council, July 16, council adopted the Fire Chief’s response plan for the 2014 fire season and asked that a release to the public be made at the next council meeting. During the July 21 regular meeting of council, it was announced that the fire protection boundaries could be extended if necessary. Depending on levels 1 (low) to 5 (extreme), the fire protection boundaries for the local fire department could grow from 8 to 10 kilometers to 15 kilometers or to Sunday Summit, Sterling Creek Bridge, north end of Allison lake, Tulameen District boundary and Hayes Creek. For more information and to view full reports, please visit the town website, princeton.ca.

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Ed Muckle, owner/operator of the Image Emporium on Bridge Street has been busy setting up a mining display to supply information as well as supplies to residents and tourists. Princeton has a Recreational Panning Reserve and Ed Muckle thinks, “It’s about time we started to promote our natural assets, not just to the tourists but to the locals as well.” Muckle says that not too many folks actually know that there is a local reserve they can use. Outside of the Image Emporium, Muckle invites you to try your hand at gold panning (he’ll show you how) and to take in a bit of local mining history as well. An old ore car from a local mine up the Whipsaw Creek, sits outside of the store with an information sheet above it. The car is owned by Scott Cerny, who loaned it to Muckle for his historical mining display. Inside the store are various artifacts for viewing as well as all the supplies one would need to go panning in the local reserve. Muckle can assist you with what you’ll need as well as show you where to pan recreationally. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Ed Muckle is Princeton’s FREE Gold Commissioner. he has set up a historical mining display including an ‘official panning station’ to teach locals and tourists about recreational panning in Princeton’s Recreational Panning Reserve. As part of the historical mining display, a Hard Rock Mining Ore Car on loan from local Scott Cerny, is set up outside of the Image Emporium. Cerny owns and operates West Coast Heavy Truck and Industrial Parts, on Highway 3 The car came from the Silvertip Mine, owned by Roy and Anita Huff, which was located up Whipsaw Creek. It is a an end dump car with a swivel carriage. To learn more about the car, panning for gold and Princeton’s Recreational Panning Reserve, visit Ed Muckle at the Image Emporium on Bridge Street.

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Most wouldn’t suspect that their home may be harbouring a deadly, radioactive gas lurking in their basement. Radon gas is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas which is created from decaying uranium from rock or soil, leeching into groundwater and well water below-ground fittings and cracks. In the outside environment, it is considered harmless, as it is diluted with the air. When trapped inside a home, it pools and due to its density, lays low and simply hovers there. If stirred up, radon will seep upstairs to other areas of your home. In high enough levels and with longterm exposure, this odourless, colourless, tasteless gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in the world, second only to smoking. If the levels in your home are

above the accepted current levels and you are a smoker, your chances of getting lung cancer are doubled. Health Canada states that when inhaled, radon decay products (particles) become deeply lodged within the lungs, emitting ionizing radiation, which penetrate the mucous membranes, bronchi and other pulmonary tissues. As radon gas is radioactive, it is measured in becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3). One becquerel is described as one radioactive disintegration per second. The current Canadian accepted safe level is 200 Bq/m3, in the past the accepted level was 800 Bq/m3. As this gas continues to pool, it creates what are termed ‘daughters’. These particles attach themselves to other dust particulate, which move freely throughout the areas in your home and when inhaled, over time, become lethal if at high enough levels. Even though radon levels vary widely

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from home to home, there are a number of radon ‘hotspots’ in British Columbia. Radon detectors are available for short term testing (2 to 7 days), but more accurate kits are available through the B.C. Lung Association or Home Hardware which need 3 to 12 months. If you find your levels are over the safe level, heat recovery ventilation systems (HRV) can be installed, by radon mitigation companies, which then exchange the air throughout your home. Health Canada suggests contacting the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), which is the credentialing body who administer and operate the program in accordance with their program policies. To learn more about radon gas, visit the Health Canada Website at www. healthcanada.gc.ca/radon or call 1-800622-6232, or through Interior Health by logging on to www.health.gov.bc.ca/ socsec/ or by calling 250-862-4200.

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Kokanees achieve all-time highs during Survivor Week

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Our team attended the Salmon Arm Invitational on July 19/20, this was a very busy and fast paced meet that was run similar to Regionals, with a total of 303 swimmers in attendance and 12 teams. The quality of swimming at this meet was amazing to watch, and as a parent it was a blast to cheer on swimmers along side their team mates. This team has amazing spirit. In this meet alone our swimmers broke four club records bringing our season new club record total to 15. Norm Anderson broke the record for 50m butterfly, Aidan Neilson broke the record for 200m IM, and Olivia Holloway broke the record for 25m butterfly and 25m backstroke. Great work swimmers, we are all very proud of you! Two of our Turtles, Corben VanGenne and Olivia Holloway stepped up to the plate, did their first 50m races and stole the show with their flip Princeton Kokanees turns (a skill usually done by older swimmers). Carter Heron competes during the Salmon Arm Invitational, July 19 and 20. We also had Nathan Anderson complete his first swam 141,000 yds to date. Our junior team also hit an all-time legal 100m IM earning his I am IM awesome hat, a prize our high of 2800 yds and have swam 82,000 yds to date! Everyone swimmers are always excited to earn. Three of our senior swim- enjoyed the fun, the work, and the amazing results survivor mers made finals, with Aidan Neilson placing 3rd in his 100m week has pushed them to accomplish. IM, 2nd in his 50m free style, and 5th in his 50m butterfly, Now that our swimmers have finished Survivor Week this Norm Anderson placed 5th in his 100m IM, 5th in his 50m week is the time to re-build the muscles that were worked so free style, and 4th in his 50m butterfly, and Colton Heron also hard last week. During Taper week our swimmers need lots made finals for his 100m breast stroke and his 100m free style. of rest and good food. However, they are still asked to come Swimmer of the Salmon Arm meet goes to Brook Heron to every practice as the swims will be easier in length, and the who had best times all around beating her previous times by intensity will be in short bursts. The hope is that by the end a land slide. She kept a smile on her face, and was the first to of this week our swimmers will have recovered their energy cheer on all her teammates. Way to go Brook! and be “bouncing off the walls” ready for racing at Regionals Survivor Week was a success and here are some stats to Saturday in Kelowna. Please wish our swimmers luck at prove it; our senior team hit an insane 4000 yds this morning in Regionals, as we plan to show the Region that Princeton has practice (3 boys sprinted the last 200 just to get it in) and have some amazing athletes.

Princeton Posse plan for upcoming season Princeton, BC - The Princeton Posse Board of Directors, Communications Co-ordinator, and Coaching Staff met for two evenings to define their strategic goals for the coming season. Facilitated by sponsor and volunteer, Susan Robinson, the group worked together to define their code of conduct, set priorities for the organization, and define roles and responsibilities amongst the group. The sessions were highly participative and well attended by: Cliff Glover, Jackie Hilton, Lynda Hodgeson, Pam Legault, Dorothy Levers, Linda Thompson, Lorna Coyne, Randy McLean, Mark McNaughton and Scott Gilbert. The board would like to thank all those who sponsored and volunteered last season, on the board and in the many volunteer positions necessary to retain a fun filled family event in our community. Sponsors and Volunteers are always welcomed by the Posse. For sponsorship information please call Cliff at 250295-6544 office 250-295-8100, Mobile or email communications@princetonposse.org

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Join us as we say “good-bye” to Lisa, and celebrate her 11 years of dedicated service to our newspaper and community. “No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! That first book is already closed, ended, and tossed into the seas; this new book is newly opened, has just begun! Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!” ~ C. JoyBell C.

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Mickey Hovan, Steve Gidora, Nicole Scoffield and Mark Dowding - The Wheat in the Barley, performed in concert with local singer/musician, Alan K. Parsons (center top and lower photo) at the Riverside Centre on Saturday, July 26th.

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About 70 residents enjoyed an evening of various music including Celtic, Slavic, French Canadian, Yiddish, Cajun, Country, Rock and Blues at the Riverside Centre last Saturday evening. Local artist Alan K. Parsons performed in concert with The Wheat in the Barley, a group out of Vancouver who performed in Princeton earlier this year. The crowd enjoyed the show greatly, apparent from the rousing bouts of applause with the end of each song, especially with the Nashville swagger and sound of Alan K. Parsons. Mickey Hovan, member of The Wheat in the Barley, paused the show to say how much fun they were having and to ask, “Was everyone in Princeton as nice as Alan K. Parsons?” Emcee for the evening, George Elliott answered by saying, “Pretty much.” Parsons and Elliot ended the evening by drawing (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX for door prizes donated by locals and businesses.

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Approximately 100 residents attended the farewell party held for Dr. Eva and his family on July 23. SOHC presented Dr. Eva with a portrait of himself as a small token of appreciation for the dedication and service he provided to the community. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

CONGRATULATIONS! FAREWELL - from page 1 Dr. Eva and his wife then cut cake for all to enjoy. The two cakes were baked and decorated for the occasion by Jeanie Williams and April Earle. Dr. Eva and his wife Queen are originally from Nigeria. He worked for Doctors Without Borders in Asia. Queen is a registered nurse who worked in the ICU at Vancouver General Hospital. While Queen worked at VGH, Dr. Eva worked towards becoming a licensed family physician in B.C., where the two wanted to live and raise their family. He completed the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam, obtained some clinic training in the Burnaby Hospital and got to work preparing for the exams. Once Dr. Eva had passed the Medical Council of Canada exams, he was short-listed for a four month assessment in the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Residency Program. Upon completion of the program, he took the Canadian Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP) exam in 2010 and became a fully licensed Canadian physician. Dr. Eva and Queen, along with their twin daughters came to Princeton to do a two-year return of service. This was four years ago. The family has since grown to five children. Dr. Eva has served the community not only as a family physician, he was instrumental in keeping services available during the ER closures, assisted in finding our three new doctors, engaged in providing Princeton General Hospital as a training ground for medical students (trained students himself) and more—all part of the successes the hospital system has today. Although the doctor and his family are back at the coast, Dr. Eva will be working his shift in Princeton for three weeks during August. “Princeton is a great place,” said Dr. Eva. “I have some really great friends and some very good patients.—I will miss them.”

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Cowboy stories and songs to be heard at festival Rika Ruebsaat

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Some performers at the Princeton Traditional Music Festival appeal to audiences because of their beautiful voices or fine musicianship. Others are attractive because they have interesting stories to tell in their music. John Kidder belongs in this category. Princetonites may remember John Kidder from his participation in an allcandidates meeting during last year’s provincial election, when he ran for the Green Party. This year he will be singing at the Festival. John is from Ashcroft and tells stories and sings songs about working cowboys. He is highly qualified to do so because he himself has worked as a cowboy. He sings a line of songs from the trail herd days of the 19th century and about cowboying in hard country after the open ranges were closed. He brings in a song or two from the Tin Pan Alley era of Gene Autrey and Roy Rogers and a few from current cowboy writers. He connects the songs and stories about his path from a complete greenhorn to a useful hard. He explains some of the jargon and shows people how to throw the houlihan. He has fun. The word “houlihan” refers to a type of loop used in roping, often for catching horses and a greenhorn, of course, is someone inexperienced. Cowboy songs are full of this kind of vocabulary so when you hear John Kidder sing you will not only get a vocabulary lesson, but you will also learn about cowboy history. The first cowboys in North America were the Spanish vaquero, a Spanish word for an individual who managed cattle while mounted on horseback. When the first English-speaking settlers began arriving in the American southwest they encountered countless droves of mustangs

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John Kidder from Ashcroft will be appearing at this year’s Traditional Music Festival.

and wild cattle abandoned by Mexicans. With population growth on the east coast there was an increased demand for beef. The arrival of railways marked the beginning of the huge cattle drives. Cowboys drove the cattle herds from the southwest to the nearest railheads farther north, often hundreds of miles away. The Chisholm Trail and

the Goodnight-Loving Trail were two of the routes they used. Traditional cowboy songs emerged out of these groups of cowboys working together. The cowboys and the herds traveled by day and cowboys camped at night. Songs and stories were shared around the campfire. During the night cowboys would take turns guarding the herd to protect it from predators and to keep it from getting spooked and stampeding. Often they played harmonica or sang songs to soothe the cattle. With the massive settlement of the western US and the coming of fences and more railroads, this way of life disappeared. Some of the old cowboys got jobs in Hollywood acting in westerns. The reason that traditional cowboy songs such as “I Ride an Old Paint”, “When the Work’s All Done This Fall” and “Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie” are known today is because folk song collectors recorded them from the old cowboys. Thanks to them we have the pleasure of hearing John Kidder sing some of these songs at the Music Festival. John Kidder is just one of the new performers who will be participating in this year’s Traditional Music Festival, which begins on the town square on Friday 15 August at 6:15 pm. Then there is music from 10 am until 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday right in downtown Princeton. The best thing about it is that it’s free – no admission is charged. It is run entirely by volunteers including the musicians. If you would like to find out more, visit the festival’s website at www.princetontraditional.org. If you’d like to help out at the Festival the committee would love to hear from you. You can email princetonfestival@telus.net or phone 250-295-6010.

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Thanks to Sandi Dixon, a special feature of Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Fall Fair will be games for young and old on horseback. The games start at 11:00 a.m. and riders may use English or western tack. Leadlines with adult help are allowed for Juniors 10 and under. All riders must wear an ASTM approved helmet and boots with heels and must be current Horse Council BC members. Participation ribbons will be awarded to all, and horses will receive apples and carrots. Juniors are age 10 and under, senior riders are age 11 to 100. No entry fee required as this is an event for the fun of it. Games include the egg and spoon challenge, in which riders must race carrying an egg on a spoon. Egg Stomp race involves racing to the end of the arena where an egg will be placed. The horse must break the egg with a hoof before the rider

can race back to the starting line. Standard barrel racing will be part of the show, but there will be another race putting a twist on the barrel race. Riders will compete in pairs holding a length of toilet paper between them without breaking the toilet paper during the entire race. A Rescue Race will be featured. During this race, the rider must dash to a person needing rescue, dismount, help the rescue person into the saddle, then lead the horse back to the start. There will be a jumping challenge on a course with six to eight jump obstacles. Juniors will jump low-cross poles and seniors will jump two-foot-high and above. All riders, both junior and senior, should be at the rodeo arena at least a half hour before the games begin, and should contact Sandi Dixon to let her know they are prepared to enter the games.

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the volunteers of the Support Our Health Care Group for hosting the Farewell Party for Dr. Eva and family Well done! Thumbs up to the Princeton Arts Council, Alan K. Parsons and the Wheat in the Barley for providing an excellent evening of entertainment on Saturday, July 26. Great concert!

Name: Geroy Simon (aka SUPERMAN) Forever #81 for BC Lions. (Jersey Retired) Inducted into the BC Lions Ring of Honour, Friday, July 25.

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.

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 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 30, 2014

Grilled Herb-Rubbed Game Birds Serves 6

6 1 3 1/4 1/4 1/4 3

game hens, squab, or poussins, cut in half teaspoon salt For the marinade cloves garlic, minced teaspoon salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cup chopped fresh thyme or rosemary leaves tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Pat the birds dry and season them generously with salt. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Do not rinse the salt from the birds, but make sure they are very dry; pat with paper towels. The secret to crispness is very dry skin. Stuff a little of the marinade under the skin of the birds and rub the rest on the outside. Cover, refrigerate and marinate the birds for

Herb sprigs, for garnish

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, if you’re itching for change, look no further than your own family members for inspiration. Good advice is always available if you care to ask. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, a busy week ahead will also be a happy week. That’s because you will be busy doing something that you enjoy and the time will fly by. Enjoy the ride. PISCES: Pisces, jump at the chance to get away and enjoy an unplanned adventure. The next few days may provide the experience of a lifetime. ARIES: Now is a great time to research a potential career change, Aries. You’re feeling motivated and ready to try something new, so now might be the time to take that leap. TAURUS: Technology plays a big role in your life this week, Taurus. Your office may be upgrading new equipment, or you have decided to rewire your home. GEMINI: Gemini, take a deep breath and go with the flow when you find yourself unusually busy this week. A change of plans may find you spending more time at the office. CANCER: You’re in for a nice financial surprise this week, Cancer. Whether it’s a raise at work or some other financial windfall, money is coming your way shortly. LEO: Leo, expect some unexpected visitors this week. Straighten up around the house and make the most of this unplanned time with a few old friends. VIRGO: Friends or colleagues at work may introduce you to something that captures your interest, Virgo. You are ready for something new in your life, and this will tickle your fancy. LIBRA: Travel is in your immediate future, Libra. Enjoy this escape from the daily grind and invite a few friends or family members along to make the trip that much more memorable. SCORPIO: Good news is on the horizon, Scorpio. It may be a pending promotion at the office or a chance to go out with friends, but either way it will put a smile on your face. SAGITTARIUS: Expect your life to change dramatically this week, Sagittarius. An intriguing bit of news could have you imagining all sorts of interesting things for the months to come. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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30 minutes or overnight. Save any remaining marinade. Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to medium. When the coals are medium-hot, place the birds on the grill, skin-side down. Cook for about 15 minutes, until they are brown and crisp. Turn and continue to cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with a little of the remaining marinade. To check for doneness,

make an incision at the point where the thigh meets the body of the bird, if the juices run clear and there is no visible redness, take them off the grill. Smaller birds will take a little less time, about 15 minutes on the skin side and only about 10 minutes once flipped. Transfer the birds to a warm platter and scatter a few sprigs of herbs over the tops. PC117988 CAPTION: Grilled Herb-Rubbed Game Birds

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

Cell: 250-295-8025

Heather Dobbs

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

CHILDCARE

Living Water Community Childcare Now accepting applications for September!

Before and after school care for ages 7 - 12 years. Limited space available. Providing child care in a happy, healthy environment. Call 250-295-7733 for more information & registration. livingwatercc@eastlink.ca

FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies

Farm Feed and Pet Food 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938

MACHINING

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK AD SPACE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 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

CONTRACTING

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK AD SPACE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net 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.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK GREENHOUSE

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

$15.00 PER WEEK

Phone:(250)499-5785

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

RENTAL SERVICES

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

RAY MICHAUD

email: roofer.101@hotmail.com

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

Email: don_annas@nethop.net

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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Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies Live Fish

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

N & L SERVICES

Phone: 250-295-7381

YOU DON’T KNOW HOW WELL I FEEL... MY OWNER TOOK ME TO NEAL!

Princeton Plaza

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

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Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

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Glen Allen Falladown born March 10, 1927 at Sec 25 Tp 39 Rge 11 W2 in a log house built by his father in Kinloch District, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully July 26th. In his younger years his family moved to High Tor area and opened a grocery store. He enjoyed reminiscing about the good times of his youth. He started driving truck in 1941 at the age of 15, moved on to owning his own logging business. He studied and taught Industrial First Aid and was a volunteer ambulance driver and Âżrst aid attendant. He spent 18 years on the Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade from 1967-1985. He was hired as a mechanic welder by the Town of Princeton. He was a wonderful chain saw artist, piggy backer extraordinare, an avid crib player and lover of back home history. Glen was predeceased by his parents Wray & Carrie Falladown. He lovingly leaves behind his wife Martha, of 64 years, daughters Lynn (Ernie) Willis, Harriet (Ian) Stanley, and son Tom (Tracy) Falladown, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his sister Verna Kinross in Ontario. He was a loving family man who will be sadly missed. We would like to thank the staff at Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge and Dr. Monro for providing Glen and our family such wonderful care in his Âżnal days. Please join the family for a celebration of his life Thursday July 31st at 1pm at the Senior Centre. In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;owers please consider a donation to Red Cross. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299

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Home support aide needed to assist man with physical disability. Part time position to begin ASAP. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided. All applicants will be considered. For more information, email samnomland@gmail.com or call 250-293-1280

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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Feed & Hay Local Hay for sale - square bales, horse hay. Call 250295-7678

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1 bdrm Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Level access in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $530.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.

People of Tulameen - ATTENTION. Would the gentleman from Tulameen who attended my yard sale on Auburn Cres., Princeton July 5th and was given an HP computer for free, call me at 250-295-6423. I forgot to put all the paper work with it. Sorry

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Large blacksmith vise, $75. Oak library card file, $99. Shimano ocean fishing rod & reel, $80. 250-295-7827

MOVING SALE, 4109 Laksyde Rd. (Osprey Lake) Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 10 am to 2 pm daily, furniture, antiques, plenty of household items.

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Misc. for Sale 1999 INTREPID, Mechanic’s Special. 110 km. Full load. Make an offer, need it gone. Call for details. 1100 Watt Mitsubishi Inverter. Brand new. Suitcase design. $1,100 new, first $400 takes. Rated 4.5 against 5.5 for Honda. Small wood lathe, includes full load of chisels, never used, $300. 220 volt Stick Welder, helmet, rods, hammer, $250. Call 250295-6671 1 easy clean stove, 1 18 cu ft fridge, 1 built in dishwasher, all white, good condition, $200 each. 250-295-3542 4 wheel medical mobility scooter for sale, $950 OBO. Call 250-295-6329 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 HEAVY DUTY UTILITY TRAILER, 9’10” x 6’, $650. Phone 250-295-7070 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

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

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale FOR SALE: 4 Bed, 3 Bath 2008 two-story home on Chase-Falkland Road, 3.5 km from Falkland, BC. 2420 sq ft incl finished basement. 240 sq ft deck, and double attached garage complete the home. Asking $419,000. Call 780723-4132 or email Christine@andersonbuildersgroup.com

For Sale By Owner 1 Acre for Sale, 111 Round Lake Road, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Rancher style home. 2 car garage with work shop attached. Call 250-295-0502 for appointment.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments in new building. Close to trail & river. Twin River 223 Burton Ave., F/S, cats OK, starting @ $700/month + utilities. 604783-7020.

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2 bdrm basement suite, $750/month, utilities included. Avail. August 1. 250-295-5417 2 bdrm Upper suite in Princeton, $800/month includes utilities & TV, small pets OK, N/S, Call 604-465-6568 or 604-861-0506 2 bedroom house for rent in Princeton, N/S, no pets, references required. 250-295-6449 3 bdrm house, wood burning stove/heat pump, newly renoed, W/D, new stove, pets OK, Avail. Sept. 1, $1000 month, utilities not incl. pics@rentmeplaces.com call 250-999-7290 email info@rentmeplaces.com 3 bedroom, 2 bath home or 2 bedroom, 1 bath basement suite. Renovated kitchen upstairs w/stainless steel appliances. Large car port & single car shop. Satellite TV, wireless internet. $825 utilities included for basement suite or $900 plus utilities for entire house. Avail. Sept. 1. Call 250-2952491 to view. Comfortable one level, no steps, low maintenance 3 BEDROOM house on large lot, quiet street, 3rd bench. Many nice features, attached garage, $900/month. Avail. Aug. 1st. Electric heat. Need 2 excellent references, No canine pets, Call 250-295-7827 for more details after 5 pm HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 Mobile Home, 3 bdrm, $750 includes pad rent. Call 250295-6794 or 250-295-1790

Ofﬁce/Retail 200 sqft office space available.. Call Heather 250295-8025

Cars - Domestic 2nd Owner, 1998 Dodge Ultima, 125 k’s, Cruise, Air, Michelan tires, no rust, $1900 OBO. 250-295-3694. Inspect at 601 Similkameen Avenue.

Scrap Car Removal “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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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Freight ($1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. ‡Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. *‡Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $2,000 credit available towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 MY Avalanche or Light Duty Silverado; $1000 credit available towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2014/2015MY Heavy Duty Silverado pickup delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ¥¥$4,000 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) has been applied to the finance and lease offers for 2014 Silverado Double/Crew Cabs, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $400 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Cash credits available on most models. Offers end July 31, 2014. <>$1,000 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Silverado and has been applied to the offer. See dealer for details. †1.9% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Silverado 1500 models. Sample lease payments based on approved credit by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: Silverado Double Cab 1500 4X4 (1WT/G80/B30/H2R) lease price including Freight and Air Tax is $27,336 at 1.9% APR, $2,300 down payment, bi-weekly payment is $115 for 36 months. Total obligation is $11,325, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $17,275. ‡‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ††Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. +Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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Fishing and exploring along the Similkameen River Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists

Janis Wright

Nine Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists enjoyed another splendid day in the great outdoors on our latest field trip, Friday, July 18. Peter Antonick took us to his favourite fishing spot—Hole in the Wall, along the Similkameen river. It is an area that required a half an hour of walking and bushwhacking just to reach, as the road has washed away. While some of our group cast their lines, the rest of us rambled through the bush and explored for the next couple of hours. Our walk was fruitful, as we spotted a colourful Western Tanager, and discovered wild asters, daisies and nodding onions, as well as several well-defined fossils. The biggest surprise was finding a private resort located upstream, partially obscured by the trees. We walkers returned to the fishing site just in time for lunch, and as we had managed to haul lawn chairs to our sandy spot by the stream, we were able to relax in comfort. The overcast skies cleared at noon, and the sun shone upon us as we shared fresh trout, snow peas and cherries, in addition to Peter’s smoked salmon and elk sausage. An eagle’s nest located across the river allowed an adult Bald eagle and a juvenile to keep watch over us, while a lone Canada goose floated nearby, seemingly content to share the fishing. The cool water was refreshing and invigorated us for the uphill hike in the hot sun as we returned to our vehicles, once again blessed by great weather, scenic surroundings and good friends. Our next field trip will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, when Charlotte Sellers will lead us on an easy hike off China Creek Road, climbing to a few high points to enjoy the views. Confirm with Char at 295-6079 and meet at Billy’s at 9 a.m. These outings are open to the public, so please join us.

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Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]

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