Similkameen Spotlight, August 06, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

BUSINESS JR Contracting changes hands Page 3

NEWS New postal outlet opens in Shopper’s Drug Mart Page 5

COMMUNITY

100th Birthday Celebration Page 10

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Volume 65 Issue 32

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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Tulameen hosts annual Fun Days

Four days of family fun draws locals and visitors out to the community of Tulameen during the B.C. Day long weekend. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

An annual event held in the beautiful community of Tulameen draws people of all ages to visit, each BC Day long-weekend in August. The four day weekend includes; a Slo-pitch tournament, beach volleyball games and tournament, games for kids, horseshoes, refreshment garden, duck race and a Monday morning pancake breakfast. On Saturday, the parade was lead by Sgt. Barry Kennedy of the Princeton RCMP followed by various floats, hilariously outfitted ball teams, kids on bikes, the Tulameen Ferris Wheel and representatives of Princeton; Mayor Frank Armitage, along with Princeton Youth Ambassador, Alex Burke and vice-ambassador Kassidy McCutcheon, (driven by CAO Rick Zerr) followed by Princeton Councillors Kim Maynard and Marilyn Harkness. “Uncle Chuck and his Truck” represented the Princeton Legion and trucks from the Tulameen Fire Department finished off the funfilled parade. A few parade attendees provided a “cooling down” for those in the parade by super soaking sprays with water, which was accepted gratefully by most and with good humour by the rest.

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The Tulameen Ferris Wheel, was a huge hit during the Annual Tulameen Days Parade held on Saturday, August 2. Suoer soaker cooling down via parade attendees was appreciated by many of the folks in the parade.

Visitor drowns in weekend tragedy Andrea Demeer editor@similkameenspotlight.com

A 37-year-old Surrey man drowned Sunday in the Similkameen River at Bromley Rock. Lakhvir Brar was returning home from a family holiday in Penticton when he stopped with his wife, two young children and two family friends, for a rest break. Brar was a non-swimmer. He waded into the river, lost his footing, and slipped beneath the water. “Twenty people jumped into the river to help search for him,” said Princeton RCMP sergeant Barry Kennedy.

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Brar was pulled from the river after ten minutes; about 50 meters downstream from where he was last seen. An off-duty physician and two local firefighters administered CPR until BC Ambulance Services arrived. Paramedics spent a further 30 minutes by the water, attempting to resuscitate Brar. “They had a faint pulse,” said Kennedy. Brar was transported to Princeton hospital where he died.Kennedy noted this is the third drowning in the Similkameen River in 2014, and issued a caution for residents to use safe water practices. “The water level is low but there is still a deep channel that runs through it and it is quite fast.”

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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. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060

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Club Notes:

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

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. 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663

LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome!

NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716

PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome!

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085

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.

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.

ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.

HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar. If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Cash for parents if teacher strike drags out Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – If the teacher strike isn’t settled by September, the B.C. government will use the payroll savings to pay $40 per missed school day to parents of children under 13, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Thursday. Negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation remain stalled after a two-week strike in June that cost the province’s 40,000 public school teachers $12 million a day in salary. That’s the estimated cost of the support program aimed to go to tutoring or daycare for younger children if they can’t go to school. De Jong said older children don’t require as much supervision, and have online options to maintain their studies if the labour dispute takes more instructional time away. The amount was chosen to compensate families of 300,000 children up to age 12 in public school at no net cost to the provincial budget. Parents would have to register online to be eligible for compensation, to be paid by October. De Jong said there are five weeks remaining in the summer break for most public schools to reach a settlement with the BCTF, and he hopes the program won’t be needed. BCTF president Jim Iker termed the move “a blatant and divisive attempt to prolong disruption in B.C. schools” and renewed his call for a mediator to help bridge the differences between the government and the union. Education Minister Peter Fassbender and school district negotiators say the BCTF’s contract demands are far out of step with other unions, particularly on increased classroom preparation

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time and other benefit improvements. The long-running dispute over class size and special needs support is headed back to court this fall. De Jong reiterated that there is no plan to recall the B.C. legislature before a fall session scheduled to begin Oct. 6. He said the history of imposed of settlements on the BCTF may have contributed to the chronic failure to negotiate agreements with the union. NDP education critic Rob Fleming called the announcement a “trial balloon” that suggests the dispute may be months away from resolution. “I think parents are going to look at this and say, ‘you know what, school is not daycare’,” Fleming said.

Teacher negotiations to resume this week Tom Fletcher Black Press

Negotiators for school districts and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation are getting together Aug. 8 to seek a settlement in their long-running dispute before school starts up in September. A brief statement from the BCTF announced the resumption of talks Friday afternoon, a day after the B.C. government announced a contingency plan to pay strike savings to parents of younger students if the strike keeps schools shut in

September. The government saves an estimated $12 million a day when teachers go without paycheques, enough to pay parents $40 per missed school day for each child under 13 in public school. Recreation centres are preparing to extend summer camp and activity programs into the fall. Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced the contingency plan Thursday after several weeks without movement in the long-running dispute that shut schools for the last two weeks

of June. Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said the union’s demands are far beyond settlements with other public sector unions, particularly on benefit improvements. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association estimates the union’s benefit demands alone represent an additional $225 million a year. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental and substitute teacher compensation.

Forest fires costing taxpayers millions of dollars each day Nearly half of BC forest fires caused by humans Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government is spending $3.5 million a day to fight forest fires around the province, with the total for the year past $106 million and headed higher. The government is bracing for bills that could reach $250 million by the end of the summer, depending on weather and the number of fires that threaten homes. B.C. has brought in firefighters from Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick, and issued several evacuation orders by the mid-point of the summer season. Finance Minister Mike de Jong asked for B.C. residents to take all possible precautions and

observe campfire bans through August. About 40 per cent of B.C. forest fires are human caused, with most of the rest started by lightning strikes. Forest fire spending is already approaching totals for the last two years. Highs in the past decade are $382 million in 2009 and $371 million in 2003, when fires damaged Kelowna and Barriere. “The possibility of the fire season consuming a quarter billion tax dollars is real,” de Jong said. “Whilst there is no issue about spending the money, it has to come from somewhere, so that’s a cost item that’s looking like it will be considerably more than what had been hoped for.”

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JR Contracting changes hands Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

JR Contracting, owned and operated by Ross and JoAnn Ferguson, has been running the recycling depot out at the Princeton Landfill since 1993. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight For the past seven years, JR Contracting has also been managing the landfill Ross Ferguson (left) will stay on as a consultant for Mario Martins, the new owner/operator of JR for the Town of Princeton. In that time “we’ve gone from being a dump to a modern landfill,” said Contracting, the company that operates the recycling depot and landfill for the Town of Princeton. Ross Ferguson. “Residents are to be commended,” he added. ENTER TO WIN! ENTER TO WIN! Ferguson explained that with the growing interest in recycling, the landfill has much less going in and the depot has much more being sent out. “We’ve AT THIS BUSINESS AT THIS BUSINESS just about been hiring an employee per year to keep up.” For the past two years, Mario Martins has been managing operations for Arts & Crafts JR Contracting. Gift Shop The site has two balers in operation (compacting recyclables into bales Teaching Studio for shipping). “A bale is about 1000 kilos in weight and 18 of them fit onto Arts & Crafts Supplies a truck,” said Martins. Breakfast served to 3:00 pm The depot is sending out two to three transport loads per month. With the addition of Multi-Material BC (MMBC) accepted materials including Hours of milk jugs, cartons, blue recycle bags and items like plastic lawn chairs, a Operation: bale of residential plastics is produced about every two days. Three bales of ➢ Ceramics ➢ Oil Painting cardboard are produced per day and a bale of paper every two weeks. The 4:30 am - 6:00 pm additions to recycling are “going good so far,” said Martins. ➢ Watercolors Daily As of August 1, 2014, Ross and JoAnn Ferguson will partake in what is • Open Wednesdays & Thursdays known as “semi-retirement.” Ownership of JR Contracting will be officially Fri & Sat, till 7 pm transferred over to Mario Martins. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm “I have some big shoes to fill for sure,” said Martins. Ferguson will remain Co Co’s Bistro or by appointment on staff as a consultant for a while, but he and JoAnn look forward to their Licensed - Reservations semi-retirement. 162 Vermilion Avenue 255 Vermilion Ave. The Ferguson’s extend their utmost appreciation to the community. “Thanks so much for all your support.” 250-295-3431 250-295-4076 As of May 19 this year, the following items have been accepted at the recycling depot located at 171 Princeton-Summerland Road. Newspapers, inserts, flyers, magazines, catalogues and telephone books. Paper products: gift wrap, greeting cards, triting/home office paper and correspondence, paper bags, (also called kraft paper) multi-layer paper bags and paper cups. Cardboard products: corrugated cardboard boxes, cardboard/ boxboard and moulded boxWhen it comes to buying natural gas, it’s nice to have a choice. Compare your options: fixed board packaging. Cartons: gable-top cartons, Aseptic boxes or rates and terms offered by independent gas marketers or a variable rate offered by FortisBC. cartons - Aseptic packaging is used to store longCustomer Choice: it’s yours to make. life foods like milk, milk-type beverages, cream, soup, broth, and sauces on a shelf, rather than in Residential fixed rates (per GJ)* the refrigerated aisle. Gas marketer Contact info Containers: frozen dessert boxes, steel cans 1 yr 2 yr term 3 yr term 4 yr term 5 yr term term and lids, aerosol cans and caps, microwavable bowls, cups and lids, spiral wound paper cans and 1-877-519-0862 Access Gas Services Inc. $5.89 $6.39 $6.39 $6.39 $6.39 lids and aluminum cans and lids. accessgas.com To keep up with current items accepted at the recycling depot, visit http://recyclinginbc.ca or, 1-877-376-1445 Direct Energy $4.99 $4.89 directenergy.com just ask Mario. Congratulations on your semi-retirement, Ross 1-866-587-8674 and JoAnn! Just Energy $5.85 $5.85

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NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SHUT DOWN August 18th Shut Down will be approximately 1 month. The Fitness Room Room will re-open Monday August 25th Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at 250-378-6662. Thank you for your patience during this time. Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you all in the Fall! Leisure Services Department City of Merritt NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE

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For more information, visit fortisbc.com/choice. *Chart shows gas marketers’ rates for a range of fixed terms, valid as of August 1, 2014. Marketers typically offer a variety of rates and options. Check gas marketers’ websites or call to confirm current rates. **Residential variable rate valid as of July 1, 2014. FortisBC’s rates are reviewed quarterly by the British Columbia Utilities Commission. A gigajoule (GJ) is a measurement of energy used for establishing rates, sales and billing. One gigajoule is equal to one billion joules (J) or 948,213 British thermal units (Btu). The Customer Choice name and logo is used under license from FortisBC Energy Inc. This advertisement is produced on behalf of the British Columbia Utilities Commission.

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Time to say thanks for hospital tower Guest Editorial Black Press

After years of watching cities like neighbouring cities like Vernon and Kelowna receive major improvements to their hospitals, Penticton’s turn has finally come. By now, you’ve heard Premier Christy Clark delivered the long-awaited announcement this week that a major expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital is now set to proceed. We know the centrepiece of the $325-million project will be a seven-storey ambulatory care tower, complete with medical school, walk-in clinic and new in-patient beds. We don’t know if the promised oncology centre, helipad and parkade next door that were all included in the tower’s concept plan are still in the final plan. Details like that will emerge in time. But right now, we should celebrate, just as Janice Perrino surely is. Perrino, who leads the OkanaganSimilkameen Regional Hospital District and the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation, has long advocated for the project. She wiped tears of joy from her eyes as she told reporters the announcement was like “Christmas in July.” Perrino is among a group of local leaders, including Penticton MLA Dan Ashton, who worked behind the scenes to convince the B.C. government to give the city the hospital it truly deserves. Doctors, who launched a campaign of their own, should also be congratulated, as should members of the public who supported them. Some would argue government shouldn’t have to be pressured to build and maintain modern hospitals, but let’s face it: There’s only so much tax money to go around and everybody wants some. With the doors to the new tower not expected to open for five years, there will be plenty of time for questions in the days to come. Right now, we say thanks everyone who worked tirelessly towards this announcement. 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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One chance to make a first impression You only get one chance to make a first impresI could live here. sion. I couldn’t live here. My mother used to remind me of that, usually My 18-year-old son took one look at Princeton whenever she took a close look at something I was and said: I could live here. wearing. (I was pleased. It would, after all, take him a long Princeton, British Columbia made its time to walk back to Ontario.) st first impression on me Thursday July 31 . Naturally communities can’t really be Remember? That was the day it was really judged by how they look, no more than hot. people. We fell out of the car, concluding a After five days I declare you can’t swing cross-country journey that began in the a dead marmot in this town without hitvillage of Burford, Ontario five days earting a nice person. lier. The highlights of that trip included The warmest welcome has come from – but were not limited to – running into the talented and helpful Lisa Carleton, a dead moose north of Thunder Bay and departing newspaper publisher. There experiencing brake failure in the Rockies. were flowers waiting on the front counter ANDREA DEMEER The first impression Princeton makes of the Spotlight, that first afternoon. on a newcomer is its plain, old-fashioned, Column name here. I am impressed by the comprehensive gob-smacking, jaw-dropping beauty. If Open to suggestions business mix of the town of Princeton. you have lived here so long that the views I’m impressed by the flowers on the main of the Similkameen Valley fail to steal street, the customer service in the shops, your breath, I suggest you travel the three hours of and the obvious importance the community places on Trans Canada highway west of Winnipeg. arts, culture and history. I’m impressed by the mindLast week I decided Canada needs Manitoba boggling number of events and festivals that take only so the rest of the country can fully appreciate place every year in the Similkameen Valley. Saskatchewan. I am impressed by the fishing, and the delicious That was the very cool thing about driving through rainbow trout my son caught at Dry Lake on Sunday. five provinces to get to Princeton. Passing through Remember? That was the day it was really hot. or by hundreds of towns and cities and burgs and You only get one chance to make a first imprescrossroads we fell into a simply albeit subjective rat- sion. Princeton has knocked it out of the park. ing system that required only four words. I hope I’m doing okay, too. The Similkameen Spotlight is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to the website at www.bcpresscouncil.org. This publication reserves the right to refuse any material—advertising or editorial—submitted for publication and maintains the sole right to exercise discretion in these matters. Submissions by columnists and guest writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper. All material contained herein is copyright.

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First customer at the Copper Mountain Postal Outlet On Friday, July 25, Gary Appleton was the first customer to use the new postal outlet services at Shoppers Drug Mart in Princeton. The Copper Mountain Postal Outlet is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo contributed

Copper Mountain Postal Outlet opens in Shoppers Drug Mart Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in to Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drug Mart lately you may have noticed a new postal outlet located inside the store. The Copper Mountain Postal Outlet opened officially on Friday, July 25 with local Gary Appleton as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first customer. The outlets in Shoppers Drug Marts have been opened to provide relief to post office facilities Canada wide. With the ever growing popularity in on-line shopping, the outlets in Shoppers Drug Marts can provide for the overflow of rural parcels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been more need that what is available for rural parcels,â&#x20AC;? said local store manager,

Yvonne Liddicoat. She explains that the outlet in Shoppers Drug Mart is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;not here to compete with the post office - it is here to help with the overflow.â&#x20AC;? The clerks manning the outlet in Shoppers have all been trained by Canada Post. The same services you receive at the post office are available at the Copper Mountain Postal Outlet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can buy money orders, money grams, pay bills, send lettersâ&#x20AC;Ś anything you can do at the post office can be done here,â&#x20AC;? said Liddicoat, â&#x20AC;&#x153; There are also 30 post boxes available to rent.â&#x20AC;? An extra bonus for customers is the extended service hours available. The Copper Mountain Postal Outlet is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family belongings lost on Highway 3 Alex is trying to recover his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belongings: On Monday, July 28 at approximately 11 a.m., a black duffel bag containing adult and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing as well as personal effects and summer vacation money fell out of a truck en route to the Princeton Centennial Pool. The bag came out of the truck approximately seven km towards Hedley. If found please call 250-295-0664 or cell # 1-780-965-5000 and ask for Alex. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Man suffers head injuries after diving into unknown water near Coalmont On August 3, 2014 Princeton RCMP along with BC Ambulance Services with called to China Creek Beach on the Tulameen River near Coalmont after receiving a report of an injured swimmer who had suffered head and neck injuries after diving into the water and striking an underwater rock. The unnamed male had been fishing on the river and returned to join his friends at China Beach. The male dove into the water, without

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Similkameen Valley tourism leaders partner with Black Press to produce 2015 Travel Experiences Guide The expert team that in recent years developed a bold new tourism brand and website for the Similkameen Valley will once again team up with Black Press to produce a compelling and informative guidebook that will attract visitors and help them enjoy the area’s many travel destinations. The Similkameen Valley Planning Society (SVPS) and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) announced today they will partner with Black Press, publisher of the Keremeos Review and Similkameen Spotlight newspapers, to produce the 2015 Similkameen Valley Travel Experiences Guide. These groups partnered for the first time a year ago to create the Valley’s 2014 Travel Experiences Guide, which was one of a number of new resources produced as part of a major three-year project that developed a tourism brand, website and a range of marketing materials. The overall partnership project between SVPS and TOTA was a pilot project case study in which professionals in writing, photography and website design produced a brand and materials which aligned with the new 10-year Thompson Okanagan Regional Tourism Strategy and the Canadian Tourism Commission’s research-based ‘Explorer Quotient’ (EQ) approach to the develop-

ment of travel marketing materials. The goal was to develop and carry out best practices in tourism marketing. TOTA Community Development Specialist Simone Carlysle-Smith, leader of the pilot, says that project was a great success and helped to develop a highly qualified team of content producers who have gone on to create branding and marketing materials aligned with the Regional Strategy and EQ for a number of other areas throughout the Thompson Okanagan. Now, she notes, that team and Black Press will once again work with SVPS and people throughout the Similkameen Valley to produce the 2015 Travel Experiences Guide. “We’re delighted to build on our past experience and success to create an even better Guide for next year,” CarlysleSmith says. “We and Black Press will carry out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the 2014 materials, and will invite input and new information from stakeholders in the Similkameen Valley. Much of the 2014 Guide’s content will be refreshed and some new content will be developed.” The multi-year tourism development partnership between SVPS and TOTA began more than three years ago with initial planning funded by Destination BC. A tourism plan was completed by April 2012 and a new Similkameen Valley tourism brand – “Rugged. Rustic. Real.” – along with the website and initial materials were unveiled in April 2013. The materials included the attractive new Similkameen Valley Travel Experiences Guide, which features active imagery and text showcasing the travel experiences available throughout the Valley. Its content aligns with the new tourism website similkameenvalley.com and includes a

map, events listing, and Top 10 things to do, including: Bromley Rock, Cathedral Lakes, China Ridge, fishing, floating, guided tours, hiking, Manning Park, orchards & wineries, heritage, and the Similkameen River. The 2014 resources also included colourful handout visitor maps of the area and its largest communities, with listings of events and Top 10 visitor experiences. Other Similkameen Valley tourism promotion activities and materials undertaken in recent months include increased use of social media, purchased ads and billboards. Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer, SVPS Chair, says, “We are pleased to continue to work with Black Press to produce next year’s Travel Experiences Guide. Working in partnership with local governments in the Similkameen Valley, Destination BC, TOTA, Black Press and our business community has enabled us to achieve major strides in tourism marketing – and the 2015 Guide will be another great step forward.” Joan McMurray, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee of SVPS, adds, “The development of all of our new materials and the success of our project really show how powerful partnerships can be. There is no doubt that our stakeholders have benefited from working with SVPS, TOTA, local governments, First Nations, Black Press, Destination BC, and residents throughout the Valley. I’m looking forward to partner with Black Press again this year on an even better Travel Experiences Guide that will promote our beautiful Valley to a growing number of visitors.” Carlysle-Smith, Project Lead, says she thanks all continuing members of the Similkameen Valley tourism branding project team, including: Manfred Bauer, SVPS Chair; Joan McMurray, SVPS TAC Chair; Roger Handling, Creative Director; Kim Cameron, Writer; and Darren Robinson, EQ Photographer.

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It isn’t likely you will hear Bill Day talk about his MA in Adult Education, his years as President of Douglas College, the Order of Canada Award he received, or his service as a Citizenship Judge. After visiting with him and his partner Lynn Wells, I came away with the distinct impression that at age 80, he’s too focused on making Hedley a vibrant community to dwell on past accomplishments. The honours have come from a passion to serve people, whether he is paid or not. From the beginning, he received very little without effort on his part. “We were depression babies,” he said. “Things were ok until my alcoholic father was fired from his position as a prof at UBC. The next 5 years were terrible. We were hungry a lot. I remember card boarding my shoes. Work was scarce in those days so we considered it a stroke of good fortunate when my mother was hired by Finning Tractor. Her pay wasn’t great but at least the family had a steady income and stability.” “To pay my camp fees at YMCA’s Camp Elphinstone,” he remembers, “I cleaned out-houses. It was something no one else wanted to do. I was my own boss and I liked it. I learned that if you do work others don’t want to do, you get respect.” He developed the habit of doing whatever it takes. To pay for his UBC tuition, he worked at the paper mill at Ocean Falls. “It was there I started teaching English to immigrant men in the evening in the bunkhouse.” Helping those men set him on the road to a fulfilling career in adult education. Whether he was paid or not, he wanted to enable people to get an education. When the mill offered him a job in administration, his foreman said, “I don’t think you should accept it. Go back to school and train for a career in teaching. You have a gift for it.” Bill acted on this advice and after completing the training, he began his teaching career in Quesnel. Here he taught during the day and tutored Italian railroad workers in English four evenings a week. Subsequently he accepted a role in Surrey as one of the first

full-time Adult Education administrators. Until now he had been doing it without pay because he felt it was important. For him his new role was more than just a job. It was a passion. His growing experience and expertise in Adult Education brought an invitation to go to India for a year, to advise the Rajasthan State government in this field. “They didn’t really need me,” he says, “I learned from them and it was a wonderful experience.” Upon returning to Canada, he became Dean of Continuing Education at Douglas College and then served as President for 15 years.“I was always in the right place at the right time,” he says. “I served under people for whom I had great admiration.” Observing him participate in the community organizations of Hedley, it quickly becomes evident that Bill’s good fortune had less to do with luck than with preparation and the willingness to do what is needed. Undoubtedly, a positive outlook and a touch of charm helped too. It was for his work in Adult and International Education that Bill was awarded the Order of Canada. After retiring, to his great amazement, he received a call from Ottawa offering him a position as a Citizenship Judge. “I was certain at first they had the wrong Bill Day,” he recalls. “but they assured me they didn’t.” He loved the work and carried on for ten more years until he reached mandatory retirement at 76. Now in full retirement, Bill is giving his time to the community. At the Hedley Museum he said to the Directors, “tell me what you need done and I’ll do it.” He is spearheading the development of Unity Park. This morning, before our visit, he painted woodwork and washed windows at the Seniors’ Centre. He and partner Lynn are also “devoted” volunteers at the Princeton Traditional Music Festival After sitting across the table with Bill and Lynn for over an hour, I realized that his mind hadn’t lost its focus even for a moment. He is optimistic, bright, and at age 80, still high octane. I wasn’t surprised when he said at the end of our time together, “it’s being a great life.”

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Happy 100th Birthday Mary Agnes Roberts Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Above: Mary Agnes Roberts celebrated her 100th Birthday on August 4. An afternoon party was held at the Princeton Baptist Church on Saturday, August 2. Cst. Anthony Pankratz and Mayor Frank Armitage joined Mary Agnes for her celebration. Left: Mary Agnes received a number of special greetings to honour her 100th Birthday. This greeting from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a very nice surprise.

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Birthdays are a special occasion, but when you get to celebrate a 100th Birthday, most would agree, it is an extra-special occasion. Local, Mary Agnes Roberts celebrated her 100th Birthday on Monday, August 4, 2014. On Saturday, August 2 a celebration with family, friends and special guests was held at the Princeton Baptist Church. A presentation of Mary Agnes’ life was viewed via streamed photos with her son Len and daughter Muriel providing descriptions. To receive her guests, Mary Agnes was seated at the front of the church with Cst. Anthony Pankratz dressed in his Red Serge on her left and Mayor Frank Armitage on her right. (She was quite pleased with this arrangement.) During the photo presentation, son Len described his mother as “living through pantaloons to bikini’s, saddle oxfords to runners and being the Prayer Warrior for not only her family and friends, but for everyone she meets” If she has met you—she does pray for you. He also said that her first bicycle had wooden rims and that Mary Agnes had witnessed the first television set to arrive in California. Photo’s were also shown of her 100th Birthday wish being granted by her grandson, Tim Roberts. Tim took his 100 year old

grandmother on a motorcycle ride! She thought it was pretty awesome. To honour this milestone, Mary Agnes was presented with some special birthday greetings. Cst. Pankratz presented greetings from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, the Governor General of Canada, B.C. Premier Christy Clark and from John Horgan, leader of the B.C. NDP. Mayor Frank Armitage presented congratulations and best wishes from Alex Atamanenko, Member of Parliament - British Columbia Southern Interior, Jackie Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola as well as a bouquet and certificate on behalf of the Town of Princeton. Friends and relatives took turns sharing stories about Mary Agnes and all had one thing in common to share. Their gratitude at Mary Agnes being a part of their lives, for her strength, happiness and dedication to praying for them. This incredible lady is most certainly not dubbed a “Prayer Warrior” for no reason. After extending her thank you’s, Mary Agnes said, (as she does at the start of each day) “This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoyce in it and be glad. May the Lord bless you and keep you.” With that, approximately 80 attendees were treated to food, cake and refreshments courtesy of the family and Coopers Foods.

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Volunteers from the Hedley Museum Society back to front are; Jen, Sharon, Margaret, Ruth and Jean. Linda, Verona, Sierra and Angela. These ladies hosted and prepared a fabulous Hawaiian style feast and evening for the community to enjoy.

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Running the Hedley Heritage Museum is a basic love for all the volunteers involved, but these people enjoy hosting events to bring their community together as well. Decorated with depictions of hula girls, Hawaiian flowers, cross-stitched parrots and Macaws hung in the trees, with a few pink flamingos scattered throughout, the back garden area of the Hedley Museum became a perfect setting for this past Saturday nights Hawaiian Dinner. A very creative Tiki Bar and tables set with shells, rocks and grass umbrellas were set up to complete the ambiance for the evening. Volunteers, from the Hedley Museum Society; Jen, Sharon, Margaret, Ruth, Jean, Angela, Sierra, Verona and Linda prepared a fabulous Hawaiian style feast - right down to the roast pork and pineapple upside-down cake. Sixteen year old Sierra Mackay, a student from Keremeos emceed the evening. Mackay lives with her grandparents in Hedley for the summer so she can work at the museum.

Attendees were greeted by Mackay and presented with a Lei. After dinner and desert she introduced the hula hoop contest and the best dressed contest. All three contestants in the hula hoop contest were presented with a prize. Best dressed for the ladies went to Peggy and for the men, to Dillon. Emcee Sierra herself, won the door prize. Watch for future Hedley community events on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hedleybc Take a trip out to visit the Hedley Heritage Museum, located at 712 Daly Avenue. The museum services include; historic displays in the gallery, 1904 buildings and Heritage Park, black and white photo collection, family history research, gold and precious stone panning, telescopic view of the Mascot Mine, a walking tour of Hedley and tourist information services, all by some friendly volunteers. Volunteers also man a full Tea Room service offering light lunches, hot entrees, home-made desserts, ice cream and beverages. To contact the museum please call 250-2928787 or email hedleymuseum@nethop.net.

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The Princeton Traditional Music Festival is delighted to have Orkestar Šlivovica performing this year, 15-17 August. Orkestar Šlivovica plays the music of Balkan Roma (“Gypsy”) wedding bands. These bands are the heart of any celebration in that part of the world. Rika Ruebsaat, Music Festival organizer, describes how this works: “We’ve been to several parties hosted by Orkestar Šlivovica. At the beginning of the party people are milling around and socializing. Suddenly music is heard from outside, getting gradually louder – it’s Orkestar Šlivovica making its way into the hall. They burst loudly into the room with everyone cheering, clapping or dancing. They play their way to the stage and the room erupts with joy. There are always a large group of Serbians at these parties who know exactly how to dance to this music. They form long lines and snake their way around the room doing their fancy footwork. Before the party begins some Balkan dances have been taught so that novice non-Serbians can join in. The line of dancers gets longer as more and more people join in. Others do free-form dancing in the spaces between the lines of dancers. There are people of all ages from children to dread-locked youths gyrating around to welldressed seniors carefully and gracefully ‘stepping Serbian’.” Oliver Schneider, Orkestar Šlivovica’s bandleader, describes the background: “Balkan countries are famous for their elaborate weddings with live music. Throughout Serbia this music is regarded as a

strong part of national identity, and is performed at many other occasions as well such as festivals, civic events, house-warmings, and any other important moment in people’s lives. The music tells stories of joy and happiness as well as deep sorrow and longing. Instrumentation includes trumpets, powerful driving rhythms of low and mid-brass; the eastern doubleheaded drum; and beautiful ornamentation on saxophone, clarinet or accordion and powerful vocals. It is most often performed by Roma (“Gypsy”) musicians. Tunes vary from ballads that reveal the eastern influences of the Ottoman Empire, to folk, pop, or even jazz-inspired interpretation with full Balkan brass orchestration, depending on the needs of the occasion. The Guca festival in central Serbia draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world to listen as twenty competing bands vie for the titles of best trumpet and best orchestra, while dozens more perform on the street and in temporary restaurants for tips. While Europe and USA are being swept up in the Balkan Brass band craze, Vancouver’s Orkestar Šlivovica is eager to introduce this beautiful musical tradition to British Columbians.” Orkestar Šlivovica is just one of the groups 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. To find out more, visit the Festival’s website at www. princetontraditional.org.

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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the volunteers that plan and host the annual Tulameen Family Fun Days weekend. Tons of fun for all ages! Great job everyone. Thumbs up to the lovely ladies from the Hedley Heritage Museum Society and their volunteers. Hawaiian Night at the museum was an awesome event!

Name: Sierra MacKay Likes: Welcoming people to and introducing them to history at the Hedley Heritage Museum during the summer.

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. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714

WORSHIP - 10:00 am

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

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

Office Hours 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 August 6, 2014 PUZZLES

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Satisfy your hunger for Spanish cuisine

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH GOATCHEESE, ORANGE AND MINT Serves 6

6 6 1/2

medium-size artichokes cloves garlic, slivered cup lemon juice

1 6 1 1 2

For the marinade: cup extra virgin olive oil cloves garlic, minced teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper tablespoons lemon juice

For the plate: ounces fresh goat cheese

Snip the points from the leaves of the artichokes and remove outer layer of leaves. Peel the stem and leave it attached (the stem has a lot of flavor but is often snipped off and thrown away). Cut the artichokes in half and boil them in water to

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, expect some initial dissent when you propose an unorthodox solution to a problem. Don’t worry much, as others will come around when the plan starts to work. AQUARIUS: Do not allow your emotions to get the better of you this week, Aquarius. Steer clear of confusing issues and do not delve too deeply into things you don’t understand. PISCES: Pisces, expect to be acknowledged for some special contributions this week. Stand up and take your bow with grace and appreciation. ARIES: Finances are on your mind this week, Aries. You could be driven now more than ever to get your ducks in a row. Expect such tasks to be a bit stressful but ultimately worth it. TAURUS: Taurus, avoid being sidetracked by some familiar obstacles. Even with the best intentions you can get pushed off target. Pay attention and stick with it. GEMINI: Gemini, it may be tempting to set aside responsibilities in favour of more exciting experiences. But the real opportunities for adventure come from making commitments and goals. CANCER: Cancer, you may finally be ready to express feelings that you have been keeping to yourself. If you are worried about how others will respond, don’t be. You have accepting friends. LEO: Leo, do not deny yourself some pleasure, especially if you have been putting in a lot of work and effort to attain your goals. Enjoy a little down time when you can. VIRGO: Virgo, you cherish your time with friends and family this week, spending as many free moments with them as possible. In the coming days, carve out some alone time for yourself. LIBRA: Libra, you are no stranger to meeting other people’s demands, but you need to be very firm about what you want right now. Work with others but make your opinions known as well. SCORPIO: Scorpio, your intensity helps you get through some difficult projects in the weeks ahead. Be sure to make some time for rest and relaxation once your projects are finished. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, there is a lot more going on in your life now than meets the eye. Moves that you make could be crucial to your success, so do your best to make sure you make the right choices. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

cup extra virgin olive oil Chopped mint for garnish Zest of 2 oranges

cover, along with garlic and lemon juice, for about 20 minutes. Remove from the water and transfer to a bowl. Mix the marinade ingredients and pour over warm artichokes. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 4 hours. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the artichokes for about 3 minutes per side. Arrange 6 small plates with 2 grilled artichokes on each plate, along with a

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1-ounce ball (about 2 tablespoons) of goat cheese. Sprinkle each plate with chopped mint, orange zest and olive oil. PC138366 CAPTION: Grilled Artichokes With Goat Cheese, Orange and Mint

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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

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

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

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

AD SPACE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

otterrock@nethop.net 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

AD SPACE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK AD SPACE

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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

AD SPACE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK GREENHOUSE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

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

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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Brian Coyne

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

Owner

Posts

Sales & Delivery

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

N & L SERVICES Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588 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.

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

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

FLOORING SERVICES

Laska’s Floor Service

•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

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

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

(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.

250-293-1205

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

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

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Mother’s car is ill for Heaven’s sake! GET REAL...CALL NEAL!

TIRE

3 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

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

FENCING/SEPTIC SERVICES OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Arnold Buteau Rentals

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

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies

$15.00 PER WEEK

MINISTRY

Shining His Light Ministries

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

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

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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

RESTAURANT #

F1rst Choice

SEPTIC SERVICE

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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Margaret Lorraine Marie Desbiens Our Maggie Maze is now at P.Y. Point In Loving Memory MEMORIAL SERVICE for Evelyn Beale August 8, 2014 Ashes to be spread at Old Dick’s

cabin on Sunday Summitt. Convoy leaving the Chevron parking lot at 9 am. August 9, 2014 celebration of life at the Belaire Restauraunt starting at 1:30 pm.

Introduction Service Are you... new to the area? Do you... have a new baby? Are you... a new Bride?

Local representative required please visit www.welcomewagon.ca

Personals MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

Lost & Found LOST - July 28/14 around 11:00 am, Large black transportable bag/suitcase, with clothes, personal items (adult & children’s), containing all of our family vacation money, 7 km’s out towards Hedley on the straight away near PWP. Please call 250-295-0664 or 780-965-5000.

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR TimeshareNo Risk Program, Stop Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Travel FOUNTAIN OF Youth RV Resort offers more Winter Vacation for Less money. Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment. Web: foyspa.com or 888-800-0772.

Children Daycare Centers

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LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Education/Trade Schools APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Help Wanted ALLIANCE TRAFFIC GROUP Position: FLAGGER (TCP) (Princeton Area) We are looking for certified individuals with TCP tickets who hold a valid driver license. Please send us an email with your resume, drivers abstract and copies of all certificates (TCP, WHMIS, First Aid etc.) Please Contact us thru Email only. Email: tara.thuot@alliancetraffic.ca An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. Class 1 Driver needed, good wages/benefits, possible business opportunity. Call 250295-8855

Medical/Dental Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice. Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

Trades, Technical HEAVY Duty Mechanic - Good Mechanical Aptitude - Welding an asset - Rate negotiable Benefits after 3 mths - Travel required - Email or fax resume to goatgroup@shawcable.com or Fax 604-485-6380

Funeral Homes

Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Painting & Decorating

STRATHCONA COUNTY, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, including vehicle and bus repair. Competitive compensation and work-life balance in Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland. Visit www.strathcona.ca/careers

Services

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. UNFILED TAX Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Personal Care ESSENTIAL MASSAGE Pampering By Pamella Famous Kick Butt Massage Lymph drainage Hot stone massage By appt. Only 250-295-7980 •Rest •Relax •Rejuvenate KwikFit4u.com Distributor for whole body vibrational machines

Happy Thoughts

Happy Birthday Cori-Lynn

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Good horse & cow hay, bales weight between 60 - 80 lbs, 250-295-6409 ask for Trudie or John Parolin. Local Hay for sale - square bales, horse hay. Call 250295-7678

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions ONLINE AUCTION - Salmon Arm: Equipment & Recreation Event! Modified snowmobile, boat, sled trailer, Suzuki bike, gang edger for planks - more! www.mcdougallauction.com Phone Mike: 1-250-833-1400, 1-800-263-4193 DL#319916.

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

Garage Sales

May your birthday blossom into lots of dreams coming true. Have an amazing day! With much love today and always, Mom, Dad, Mike and Grandma Lynn

Happy Birthday J-Lee May life’s brightest joys illuminate your path, and may each day’s journey bring you closer to your dreams! With much love today and always, Mom, Dad, Mike and Grandma Lynn

By shopping local you support local people. Business/Ofﬁce Service

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#4 Lynnwood Mobile Park next to Bowling Alley, excellent rollaway cot, recumbant exercise bike, household items, quilting books, linens. Saturday, August 9, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm ONLY

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.

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

In Memoriam

Home Repairs

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In Loving Memory of

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nee GOODELL August 23, 1916 – August 4, 2012

What we would give if we could say “Hello Mom” in the same old way To hear your voice, see your smile To sit with you and chat awhile. So, for those who have a wife and mother, cherish her with care, For you will never know the heartache until you see that empty chair. You will live in the hearts and minds Of all those you have left behind. We love you and miss you Always and forever Jim, Judy and families Louise and family Verne and families Gordon

True Service

SALES & SERVICE

Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fXn atmosphere with a competitive salary and Eene¿ts program.

IF YOU POSSESS...

• A desire to exel in customer service • The ability to successfully work in a physically demanding team atmosphere • Willingness to learn

THEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to: Kal Tire, 307 Highway 3 East, Princeton, B.C. Fax: 250-295-3074, Email: brian_wasman@Kaltire.com

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Rentals

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial

Auto Financing

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 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? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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 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.

Real Estate ONLINE AUCTION: 60 acre idyllic Mountain Ranch with buildings located on Foghorn Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia. View at www.mcdougallauction.com. Call Mike: 1250-833-1400 or 1-800-2634193. DL#319916.

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

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm 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 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

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Boats 1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 PRINCETON - 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appliances, close to Cooper’s. No pets. No Smoking. Damage Deposit & references required. Avail. Sept. 1. $900 + utilities. 250-295-3988

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

Suites, Lower LARGE 1-BDRM, 1 bath. Very clean. All appl’s incl, insuite laundry, ground floor of home on Auburn. With sep. entr. A/C. Inclds heat & hydro. RV parking avail. Good sized yard & own covered deck. N/S. Avail. Sept. 1 or earlier if needed. Small pet neg. $700/mo. Call (250)295-0685 for more info/viewing.

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FAMILY FUN - from page 1 Various vendors provided for an outdoor shopping experience during the Saturday Street Fair held from 9 a.m., until 3 p.m. The all day fair also included; a bake sale, cake walk, kids carnival games, kids school yard games and a beef barbecue for all. Tulameen Days happens each year with thanks to the amazing volunteers form the Tulameen Community Club, Otter Valley Fish and Game Club and the Tulameen Fire Department.

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Top right: The Tulameen World Serious Umpires Association caused quite a few laughs during the Tulameen Family Fun Days Parade. Left: the Tulameen Fish pond and other carnival games provided fun and excitement for the kids during the annual holiday weekend celebrations.

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A ban on getting loyalty reward points on prescription drug purchases has been struck down in court after a challenge by Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods.

Pharmacy rewards ban struck down in court

Rule against loyalty points on drugs ‘unreasonable’ Jeff Nagel Black Press

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A ban on issuing loyalty reward points and other incentives on prescription drug purchases has been struck down in B.C. Supreme Court. It’s a victory for major grocery store chains that filed the court challenge as well as point-collecting shoppers and a defeat for the College of Pharmacists of B.C., which imposed the ban. The college had argued loyalty points are a powerful lure that can alter some shoppers’ buying habits and potentially harm their health. It suggested some patients may go without their medicine until they can fill a prescription on a day when a loyalty point bonus is offered. College officials also argued insured patients who don’t pay out of pocket might keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points and the unneeded drugs may be abused or diverted to the illegal drug trade. But Justice Christopher Hinkson ruling found the college’s bylaws

blocking all incentives were “unreasonable” and too broad. “Their net effect is harmful to the public interest in obtaining pharmacy services and prescriptions at the lowest price,” his ruling says. Hinkson said the claims of pharmacy college board directors defied common sense. “The concern that customers will overspend on their drug and device needs in order to collect the rewards offered is illogical,” he found. “The cost of the drugs or devices to customers will invariably exceed the value of the rewards offered.” The judge noted the ruling doesn’t stop the college from drafting a new bylaw to more reasonably address its concerns. The College of Pharmacists of B.C. said it has made no decisions on what steps it might take next. The court challenge was filed by companies that operate Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods. The ban also lost in the court of public opinion – the college received 14,000 emails mostly opposing the ban.

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