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“I was wondering if I’m going to die” Dale Boyd Black Press

The survivor of a triple-shooting in Princeton testified he thought he was simply breaking up an argument between friends. “I turned to go to the bathroom and the next thing I know my ears are ringing,” Bradley Martin said. “I realized half my body had gone numb. I looked down at my chest and there was blood.” Martin paused and closed his eyes for a moment before continuing. “I seen John Ike Koopmans sitting in the office desk with a gun glaring at me,” Martin said. “It was all flight, there was no fight. I was trying not to get a second bullet in me.” Martin, a key witness in the trial of Koopmans, 51, took the stand last Wednesday at the Penticton courthouse. He survived the shooting alleged to have taken place at a property on Old Hedley Road on March 30, 2013. Robert Keith Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, were also shot and killed. Koopmans is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder and one count of attempted murder. Martin, who was living at the residence where the shooting occurred, said Koopmans arrived on the property and greeted Rosemary Fox with a hug at the door. Martin said he had “thought they had made amends” for an alleged break and enter on Koopmans’ property. The jury heard Koopmans had blamed Wharton (who went by the name Keith) for the alleged break and enter and it had been discussed “many times” in front of him. “He thought Keith had something to do with it,” Martin said. “(Keith) reiterated over and over he had nothing to do with it.” Martin added that the pair often had debates about “friendship, dishonour and the break in.” Martin recalled the events of that night when Fox and Wharton entered the master bedroom. He had been watching TV when he heard a conversation escalate to an argument. Martin said he “considered them all friends” and

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went to the bedroom to intervene and break up the argument, which he said was once again about the break and enter. Martin said Koopmans had dirt on his face and told them he had just walked 50 miles to the property. Martin thought that was odd, and that Koopmans could have called for a ride. He said Wharton then got up to get the phone to see who was slandering him regarding the break and enter, and Martin turned to get a rag for Koopmans’ face to “break up the conversation.” He testified that is when he was shot and fled the double-wide trailer, attempting to hide under a leanto structure on the property. “I was wondering if I’m going to die, wondering what the hell was going on.” Martin said his dog started barking and that he thought it would give his cover away so he proceeded to find help on Old Hedley Road where he was able to flag down a car. Princeton resident Lisa N. Haigh testified earlier Wednesday that she had encountered a man who was barefoot, had blood on his arm and a dog with him on her way home from church. Haigh said the man was “frantic” and that he was saying “He’s going to shoot me, he’s coming to kill me.” Martin has since covered up the exit and entry bullet wound scars with a tattoo to “show closure.” He showed sprawling tattoos that covered his entire back. Martin’s history with the RCMP was explored during the trial by both the Crown and the Defence. He was arrested for possession with the purpose of trafficking in Medicine Hat five years ago and also has two counts of theft under $5,000 on his record from 1984. He had also had previous run-ins with the RCMP that he said unfairly lost him his job at the Princeton Castle Resort. Martin said he felt “neglected” and “alone” after the shooting that he said effected him both emotionally and physically. The trial is expected to continue into the next two weeks.

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Bradley Martin talks to a supporter following his first day of testimony in the double murder trial of John Ike Koopmans Wednesday, March 4 in Penticton. Martin was seriously injured after being shot in the chest during an incident two years ago in a home on Old Hedley Road in Princeton. Two other people, Robert Keith Wharton and Rosemary Fox were also shot and killed. Martin was back on the witness stand Thursday, March 5.

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Information Centre headed for downtown Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

A new location for the Princeton Information Centre is one of the cornerstones of the town’s plan for driving new business. The Information Centre, currently operated on Highway 3 by the Chamber of Commerce, will move to the former municipal hall on Bridge Street sometime this spring, according to Jerome Tjerkstra, the councillor heading Princeton’s newly created economic development portfolio. The move will “bring business into town,” Tjerkstra said last week in an interview with The Spotlight. “It will bring in shoppers to support our downtown businesses.” Tjerkstra said he could not comment on the costs of the move, but added the former town hall will “get a facelift and adequate parking” before the transition is completed. “All the facets of this will be worked out.” The Information Centre will become the responsibility of the municipality, while previously it was administered by the Chamber of Commerce and partially funded by a town grant. Chamber of Commerce president Brenda Crawford told The Spotlight the move makes sense. “ I think it’s an excellent strategy…it’s a better way to bring people into town which has always

been our goal.” Crawford said there are some unanswered questions about how the Chamber – which owns the current Information Centre building and property – will move forward. She said the group is heading into a weekend session with representatives from the provincial organization to help facilitate a new plan. “It’s going to give the building a fresh start and the Chamber a fresh start.” According to Tjerkstra the addition of the Information Centre is just one of the plans being developed to promote downtown business. Those plans include beautification – for example with flowers and landscaping – as well as new signage. “We are really building on the efforts of administrations in the past,” he said. “The only thing I can really tell you right now are the results we want to see; attractive storefronts on the main street with attractive lighting and signage.” Tjerkstra said town council is also moving forward with a new focus on marketing Princeton’s industrial park, in hopes of attracting employers and ultimately growing Princeton’s population. The target investor is a business paying wages of at least $60,000 a year. “That’s how much it takes to support a family.” The business park is a 100-acre

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The former municipal office on Bridge Street will be the new home of Princeton’s Information Centre and the move is expected to be completed this spring. The building will be renovated in the coming weeks.

site with 22 lots ranging in size from one to five acres. “It’s a high priority because we’ve invested so much in it and we need to diversify.” Part of a marketing strategy for Princeton includes revamping the town’s website to add both tourism links and a community profile to interest investors. “We’re just putting the finishing touches on that,” he said. In past the industrial park was marketed through commercial realtors, however the new plan is to cast a wider net in hopes of inter-

esting business that is migrating towards the Interior. “At present we are formulating a strategy to reach potential buyers.” “Everything is moving east, from Vancouver to Burnaby, New West and Langley. It keeps moving east because the prices are so high. We are competitive for business that needs easy access to the mainland but can’t afford the high costs.” Ongoing improvements to Highway 3 are very positive for Princeton, he added. “I would say building that Number 3 corridor is critical to the long term economic

development of Princeton.” Princeton is business friendly and ready to work with investors, said Tjerkstra. “There is a momentum building. We have a town council that’s motivated and on the same page and excited to work with each other…. The message is we can-do and the town council will do everything in its scope to make it happen. We are pro growth. We are open for business and we are looking for creative individuals who can take an opportunity and make it happen here.”

Police dog used to recover body The body of a Surrey man was discovered by Princeton RCMP March 3 near Rattler Forrest Service Road. The body was found using a police dog, approximately 2 kilometres deep in the bush and a police helicopter from Kamloops was called in to help complete the recovery, according to a RCMP press release. Local police were on the look out

for the missing man, after being notified the day previously by Surrey RCMP that he may be heading for the Princeton area and was believed to be suicidal. The RCMP responded to a complaint from a logging truck driver that a suspicious vehicle – matching that of the victim – was parked along the side of the road.

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Princeton Volunteer Firefighters, RCMP and area mutual aid departments were called to a fire at Weyerhauser Mill on Old Hedley Road early Monday morning. According to a police press release the blaze was limited to the interior of one building and all employees escaped without injury. The fire quickly grew in size but was completely extinguished by the local crew. The fire is believed to have started in a saw box. While the cause of the fire is not determined the release stated no crime or negligence was involved.

Help sought to solve rash of robberies Princeton RCMP is asking for the public’s help in solving three robberies in the past two weeks. Two robberies occurred in the area on March 6, according to an RCMP press release. Sometime overnight thieves broke through a window at Shoppers Drug Mart

on Bridge Street and managed to steal $1,000 worth of merchandise. The same night someone broke into the Nickel Plate Restaurant in Hedley and stole food. There was approximately $500 worth of damage to the property.

On February 26 thieves attempted to break into a business in the 700 block of buildings on Highway 3. While unable to gain access to the building, the culprit stole a car from the parking lot which was later recovered, abandoned, in Penticton.

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Parents prove democracy works

Every so often – if you pay close attention – you can find an example of democracy in action. So it is demonstrated with the recent Liberal budget, and the promise from the BC government to eliminate the claw back of child support payments to single families receiving income or disability payments. The long-fought-for policy change puts $13 million a year back into the pockets of the province’s disadvantaged families, and will better the lives of approximately 5,200 children who live daily with the hunger of poverty, and the fear that accompanies uncertainty. Taking well deserved credit for this progress is BC ACORN (Association for Community Organizations for Reform Now) that orchestrated an 18-month campaign to get the attention of legislatures. They did it with the help of like-minded groups – including the Elizabeth Fry Association and Raise the Rates – and with the media playing a large role as stories appeared across all platforms exposing the personal stories of parents struggling for simple survival for their children. Call it a shame game. It was warranted, unrelenting, and ultimately successful. Successful government lobbies are often perceived to be of a different nature. Professional spin doctors are hired, ad campaigns are purchased and political and financial support is leveraged. Single parents on government assistance can’t afford to pay for help or advertising when they can’t afford to buy food and hydro in the same month. The poor are used to having the approximate political clout of unwashed socks. So they did it the old fashioned way. BC Acorn led 11 actions over a year and half. Members wrote letters, knocked on doors, set up phone campaigns, held house meetings and leadership workshops. They organized on-line. They staged actions at various social assistance offices across the lower mainland that resulted in meetings with government ministers. They attended Question Period. They held press conferences. On 2014, as their campaign picked up speed, they held a Poverty Potluck on Mother’s Day to highlight the inadequacy of the food bank diet that sustains so many single parent families. In June of last year, the government relented and promised a review of the claw back policy that led to the announcement in the spring budget. Beyond the simple humanity and common sense of not taking money away from single parents and their children – for not effectively penalizing a family because someone somewhere is paying child support – its actual breathtaking to know it works. Democracy. Phone calls, letters, calling the paper and repeating oneself over and over and getting louder and louder until someone in power simply has to listen. Credit is due to ACORN and its allies, but also to Christy Clark and her government for coming to terms with a grassroots lobby. It was a battle well fought, and well won. - AD PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.

Seniors’ advocate strikes a chord VICTORIA – B.C.’s new seniors’ advocate above. has issued her second report, and the media Awareness and usage of the SAFER program mostly ignored it. was lowest in the north and highest in urban When this new office was promised by a areas, perhaps not surprising since the B.C. campaigning Premier Christy Clark two years government exists more in theory than in fact in ago, I suggested that B.C. already has 85 seniors’ many remote places. advocates. They’re called MLAs, and inquiries So what should the government do about this? go to their local offices. Well, it could advertise these programs. The government does lots of advertising, but not about Much to the chagrin of the opposition, Seniors’ old news like the SAFER program, which dates Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s mandate is not TOM FLETCHER back to the 1970s. to pursue individual cases, and so she won’t be Clark’s government did a whack of advertisserving up a fresh assortment of horror stories to ing in the election year, 2013. Much of it was embarrass the government. about the B.C. Jobs Plan, heavy on the hardhats Instead, it is to look for “systemic challenges” and recommend ways to deal with them. The latest report is based and blueprint-style graphics and arc welding and stuff like that. Then last year the government’s big ad campaign was around on a survey of more than 500 seniors from around the province, the teachers’ strike, and the payments to parents to help with child and the key finding was not what she expected. “We were surprised to learn of the lack of awareness among care while teachers demanded twice as big a raise as all the other seniors, particularly low-income seniors, of government programs unions. Education Minister Peter Fassbender is still bragging about the and the subsidies available to assist them,” Mackenzie said. The survey found that 60 per cent of seniors living on $30,000 response rate for $40-a-day parental strike pay, which was snapped or less annual income didn’t know they are eligible for discounts up by almost 100 per cent of eligible parents. This demonstrates on Medical Services Plan premiums. For income less than $22,000, that the government can indeed give away money with great efficiency, just by telling people how to get it. the entire $864 cost of individual MSP premiums is waived. The NDP’s version of seniors’ advocacy is to find the most Other frequently overlooked programs are a monthly rent subsidy called Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), grants for dis- tragic problems from complaints coming into constituency offices, ability modifications called Home Adaptations for Independence, and use those to ambush the government. drug cost assistance called Fair Pharmacare, property tax deferA popular choice is an elderly couple who have to be separated ment and the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement program. because their medical needs are too different to keep them in the Those older than 75 with income of less than $30,000 reported the same facility. TV news loves that one. People cry on camera and lowest awareness of assistance designed specifically for them. But denounce politicians for being heartless, as if the health minister you don’t get these benefits unless you apply and show that your stayed up late plotting how to break their granny’s heart. income qualifies. Maybe this seniors’ advocate wasn’t such a bad idea after all. The survey also found that the biggest fear of low-income seniors is that they won’t be able to afford to stay in their homes. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black See home adaptation, property tax and rent subsidy programs Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Sexists are like cottonmouths, hiding in the swamp This year, like every year on March 8, Mr. DeMeer woke up grumbling about International Women’s Day. Why do you need International Women’s Day? When is International Men’s Day? This year, like every year on March 8, I responded that it is International Men’s Day every day – all year long. It’s a special family tradition we look forward to, in the same way other couples might enjoy greeting each other on December 25 with a kiss and a “Merry Christmas, sweetheart.” The theme for this year’s event was Strong Women. Strong World. Improving Economic Opportunities For All. In other words we’ve come a long way baby. But there’s a heck of a long way to go. Look down. Look way, way, down under your feet. That is where sexism and misogyny in the workplace moved, after deciding it was too hot living up here in the same climate as political correctness. Like cottonmouths in a swamp, you hardly ever see them and that makes them all the harder to fight. There are still professions that remain almost exclusively male.

Y or Z. In order to prevent the Sports reporting is a good blood from eventually leaking example. Shortly after the last out of my ears, it had to be said. winter Olympics I was lounging in the newsroom thumbing Look Dave, THEY ARE through the Toronto Sun and NOT GIRLS. They are women. came across a promotional ad They are professional women. for that company’s Olympic Girls are prepubescent females reporting team. and if you truly are employing More than two dozen men a collection of 11-year-olds in ANDREA DEMEER with iPhones and cameras and the front office we have a bigger problems in this department laptops, and one woman. old dog than Kijiji. One woman? The company new tricks The next day I received a sent ONE woman to cover the visit from my senior manager Olympics? Without raising his eyes from his com- who told me I’d made several people uncomputer screen the sports editor remarked they fortable and for the sake of my career I probably needed somebody to write about should dial down the feminism. Feminism – don’t bring it to the office. ladies’ figure skating and the managing editor casually noted she probably also made Chauvinism, on the other hand, is like Master coffee. Card – accepted pretty much everywhere. Cottonmouths are everywhere if you know About the same time I was fortunate where to look. Only a couple of years ago, enough to attend a corporate leadership conwhile working in Ontario, I was profession- ference that included a day-long presentation ally chastised for losing my temper during a by a noted industry professional who used meeting about classified advertising. clips from popular movies to illustrate his A colleague across the table held forth various points. The conference was informaabout the “girls” in classifieds. The girls this, tive and entertaining even though all of the the girls that, if only the girls would do X, movies chosen to exemplify strong leader-

ship were extremely male – Master and Commander, Bull Run, Remember the Titans. The Devil Wears Prada, a movie enshrining every cruel stereotype conceived about female bosses, was the only film clip showcasing a woman and of course it was employed to provide a perverse example and give everyone a good chuckle. Several days after the conference I sent the presenter a thoughtful email, thanking him for a good seminar and sharing some comments on his movie choices. I suggested that with a number of women in the audience, and some men who reported to women, in future he might consider including at least one positive female leadership model. The gentleman responded that I missed the point of his presentation. I replied that he missed the point of my email. There are lots of people who don’t understand why experiences like this are frustrating, sometimes painful, and represent very real challenges to women’s success. It kind of makes you want to hold a few heads under the swamp. Hope you enjoyed International Women’s Day.

Inspiration and adventure come from following a dream Art Martens livingsignficantly.ca

I admit, with a dose of embarrassment, it was a foolish decision. Reflecting back , I shudder inwardly at what we did. I’m sure our parents shuddered then already. Linda and I were young, newly married and happy in our relationship. She was a bank employee and I was a heavy equipment operator. We had bought a home on five acres, near the Canada-U.S. border. We were delighted to not be renting. There was only one significant problem. We both felt utterly unfulfilled in our work. On a Saturday in early May, 1967, at breakfast I posed a question that had percolated in my psyche for some time. “How do you feel about what we’re doing?” I asked. She seemed to have anticipated my query. “I really hope I won’t be a teller the next forty years,” was her response. “And I don’t want to be a cat operator for forty years,” I said. That conversation ended with a seemingly ill-conceived decision. We gave notice to our employers and found a renter for our home. Two weeks later we loaded camping supplies and food into our chevy panel truck and set out along the Trans Canada Highway. Just a

couple of innocent, small town kids, looking for more from life. How to find more was definitely well outside our understanding. We didn’t even know where we were going. That first evening we pulled the Chevy into a campsite near 100 Mile House. We quickly discovered our new sleeping bags were more suited to California summers than to this area’s minus zero temperatures. May in the Cariboo was not as pleasant as in the Fraser Valley. Even fully dressed, we shivered. A couple of weeks later we spoke with an elderly local realtor. In spite of our severely limited funds, he seemed to take an interest in us. “Meet me here tomorrow at 8 a.m.” he said. The next morning, after an hour in his pickup on an unpaved road, we eased his canoe into the pristine waters of Sheridan Lake. By sunset, we had arranged to purchase the lot the realtor showed us. We returned the next day and set up our tent. At about 5 the following morning Linda roused me, agitated. “I hear loud breathing,” she said. “Is it a bear?” I unzipped the flap of the tent and looked into the large eyes of several long horned cattle, apparently curious about this intrusion into their domain. The realtor had not informed us this was open

range cattle country. After breakfast I built a corral around the tent. For nearly three months our only visitors were an overly bold black bear, a shrieking demanding squirrel, a curious cow moose and her calf, and the local rancher patrolling on his ancient dirt bike. Our days on the shore of Sheridan Lake were taken up with physical work. Each evening, sitting around our campfire, we read a few pages of the biography of Madame Curie. As a university student passionate about scientific research, she existed largely on buttered toast and tea. Marie and her husband Pierre conducted research in a cramped storage room. During one phase of their experiments, the Curies, mainly Marie, treated eight tons of pitchblende to obtain one gram of radium. They could have sold it for $150,000 but chose to keep it for further research. Their commitment and sacrifice deeply stirred our imaginations. Marie Curie’s tenacious pursuit of an elusive goal awakened in me a desire to further my education. Swatting at hungry mosquitoes and trying to avoid the smoke of our campfire one evening, I said, “I’d like to go to university, but I know we don’t have the money.” Without hesitating, Linda said,

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“I could work.” A few days later, the black bear jumped over my corral and damaged our tent. We broke camp and returned to the Fraser Valley. I enrolled as a student of Sociology and Political Science at Simon Fraser University. That was 48 years ago. Now my hair is the colour of snow and I have retired after many years of working with inmates in provincial and federal corrections and then with young offenders in Hedley. Because of Marie Curie’s example, our foolish decision had a good outcome.

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Local Midget Rep team players off to Provincials

Five local boys who play on the South Okanagan Midget Rep team won the Playoff Championship this past weekend which will take them to the Provincials. Mort Johnson, Craig Thompson, Brett Herrick, Parker Thibert and Tristan VanderMeulen all played their hearts out this Saturday in Kelowna winning 2-1, then again Sunday winning 3-2 in a hard fought battle. Provincials will be hosted in 100 Mile House March 16-21. Congratulations, boys.

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Seniors and Juniors Provincials bound Both the Girls Jr and Sr Rebels finished 2nd in their respective Valley Championships. The Jr Girls head to Abbostford this Thursday March 4 for their first game. The Senior Girls take their 24-12 record to Fernie leaving Tuesday morning for their first game Wed game 8:40pm vs Valemount. The draw and results can be viewed at www.ferniebasketball.net for the Senior girls.

20 YEARS AGO: Minimum wage changes effective March 1, 1995

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Several changes to the Employment Standards Act regulation, which included the ﬁrst of a two stage increase in the provincial minimum wage, will take effect March 1, Skills, Training and Labour Minister Dan Miller said. “As I announced in November 1994, the minimum wage will rise by 50 cents an hour to $6.50 on March 1 and to $7 on Oct. 1. 1995,” said Miller.

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Coopers celebrates 100 years of business

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Highland Dancers from Princeton were part of the 100th anniversary celebration at Coopers on Kia Zack; a Coopers employee; was pleased to serve 100th birthday cake to customSunday. Caprice Roccamatisi; Natalie Yuvkowski; Holly Atkinson and Peyton Cranston delighted ers on Sunday. shoppers and celebrants.

Harsh words over wages at valley committee meeting Tara Bowie Spotlight Staff

The Similkameen Valley Planning Society was almost forced into a closed door meeting after Area G Director Elef Christensen inappropriately questioned a contracted employee wage in public session. Following a presentation from Andrew Stuckey, who is contracted to handle communications for the SVPS watershed plan, Christensen pointedly asked his hourly rate. “You make $52 an hour right?” Christensen said. Stuckey agreed.

Christensen went on to ask how many hours a month he works on SVPS projects and suggested Stuckey could bill the society for increased hours without approval and that directors have no way to know the amount of time he is working on projects. On average Stuckey bills the society for 10 hours of work a month. “It wouldn’t be very productive for me to do that (bill for more hours),” Stuckey said. The brief exchange between the two men was ended by chair Manfred Bauer who called it “inappropriate.” “It you want to talk about staff and wages

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like that we must move into a closed meeting,” Bauer said. “Andrew does great work for us and this isn’t appropriate.” Christensen apologized to Stuckey. The men had several exchanges prior to the wage discussion concerning a communications committee Stuckey has struck. The committee will include two at large members and two members with a water background. The committee will aid Stuckey in developing a communications plan to make the public more aware about the watershed plan. The committee will also include a member

of SVPS and Stuckey. Stuckey proposed that each member receive a $25 per meeting honorarium to pay for travel costs as members come from across the valley. Christensen questioned the role of the committee several times and the need to pay an honorarium. After discussion Christensen along with all SVPS members present voted to allow for four members of the public to be part of the committee and to pay the $25 honorarium.

BURNING OF LEAVES AND GREEN BRUSH

STREETLIGHT SERVICE REQUESTS

The Town of Princeton is advising residents not to burn wet leaves, thatch and green brush. Smoke from burning can create serious health problems.

We appreciate your help to identify street lights that are

Wet leaves, thatch and green brush are potent sources of smoke when burnt. Thick bellowing smoke contains soot, dust and fine particulates that can cause serious health problems for children, seniors and people with respiratory issues. Fine particulates in smoke have been linked to increases in heart and lung disease and cancer. The Okanagan and Similkameen valleys can trap smoke causing a buildup of particulates. Residents have a number of ways to dispose of leaves, thatch and green brush. The Princeton & District Landfill can take, free of charge, compostable yard waste.

malfunctioning. You can submit your request by emailing admin@princeton.ca or phone at 250-295-3135. When reporting a streetlight service please provide us with the following information:

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Registration remains open for a variety of programs for children & adults. View the 2015 Winter/Spring Leisure Guide at www.princeton.ca Or pick one up today at Town Hall, Riverside Centre or at the Arena. Register in person at Town Hall. To reserve a space call 250-295-6067

REPORT A POTHOLE Email us at admin@princeton.ca or Call 250-295-3135

the nearest municipal address is very helpful to

assist staff in locating the correct street light. Thank you.

LETS TALK—URBAN DEER URBAN DEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE OPEN FORUM

Leaves can also be composted beautifully at home. Leaves are designed to break down quickly creating nutrient rich compost that can be applied to lawns or gardens.

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

the pole number, if posted on the pole; and

The Town of Princeton through the Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee has been working on a plan to manage the Urban Deer within the town boundaries. The Town of Princeton, the Urban Deer Advisory Committee, and guest speakers WildsafeBC’s Provincial Coordinator, Frank Ritcey and WildsafeBC Community Coordinator, Zoe Kirk invite the community to an open forum to discuss the Urban Deer within the town boundaries. DATE:

March 31st, 2015

LOCATION:

Riverside Centre 148 Old Hedley Theater

TIME:

7:00 pm

Phone: (250) 295-3135 * Fax: (250) 295-3477 * Email: info@princeton.ca * Website: www.princeton.ca

NEWS

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Deb Lyon

Roy Harker was the winner of a new barbecue at the Princeton Fish and Game Association dinner and fundraiser held Saturday night at the Princeton Legion. He was congratulated by Katrina Springer.

Unusual spring creates early fire hazard KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Fire Centre will continue to experience an early drying trend. The Wildfire Management Branch urges the public to be cautious with any open burning due to the increased wildfire risk. The grass and small shrub layer is unseasonably dry and the Kamloops Fire Centre is already experiencing fire behaviour and conditions normally not seen until April. Dead grasses have dried out quickly due to the lack of snow cover, increased temperatures and wind. Anyone wishing to light an open fire must pay attention to changing weather conditions and follow all burning regulations in order to reduce the number of preventable wildfires. While FireSmart activities are encouraged this time of year to mitigate interface wildfire risks, there is a safe way to conduct backyard burning. Homeowners and industry personnel are encouraged to visit the Wildfire Management Branch website - www. bcwildfire.ca/Prevention -consult the B.C. FireSmart manual and take the following precautions: * Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and prevent the fire from escaping. * Do not burn during windy conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. * Create a fireguard at least one metre around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. * If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting smaller burns around the perimeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help stop the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. * Never leave a fire unattended.

* Make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area. Before conducting a burn, check with your local fire department, municipality and regional district to check if there are any open burning restrictions or bylaws in effect. If you are planning to do any largescale industrial burning or conduct a grass burn over 0.2 hectares (Category 3 fires), you must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1 888 797-1717. Always check the venting conditions before conducting an open burn. If venting conditions are rated “Poor” or “Fair”, open burning is restricted. The venting index can be found at:http://www.bcairquality.ca/ readings/ventilation-index.html In British Columbia, the Wildfire Act specifies a person’s legal obligations when using fire in or within one kilometre of forest land or grassland. If an outdoor burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The Kamloops Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continued help in preventing wildfires. If you see flames or smoke, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on your cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

Deb Lyon

The Princeton Kokanee Swim Team held a fundraiser Saturday night at the Brown Bridge Pub. Jen Heron; Lindsay Van Genne and Jamie Hollaway helped to organize the event. The Kokanee’s season begins May 1st.

Fire damages hit $900,000 last year Spotlight Staff

Last year was one of the busiest in the history of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department, according to the annual report delivered to town council recently. Fire Chief Eric Gregson – who is retiring from the department after 33 years – reported his volunteers responded to a total of 111 calls including four structure fires, a gasoline tanker over a bank and a 183 hectare grassfire. Those calls resulted in fire losses to the community of $900,000, compared to $250,000 in the previous year. ThePool most significant dollar loss occurred when Hockey Manager three Princeton homes, two sheds and three vehicles were destroyed at a cost of $300,000. As the department also participated in 21 com-

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munity events such as the fall fair and parades, there were a total of 138 callouts consuming 329 people hours, up from 62 call outs and 87 people hours in 2013. Additionally there were 225 fire code inspections in 2014, and the department acquired new equipment including a 2,500 Gallon 840 PTO Tender, new office computers, a chop saw, six pagers and eight lengths of 4-inch supply hose. Newly elected officers for 2015 are Chief-John Laursen, Deputy Chief-Rob Banks, Training CaptainJamie McLeod, Captain-Ed Atkinson, CaptainRob New, Lieutenant-Kevin Sill, Lieutenant-Scott McCarron, Secretary / Treasurer-Don Miller, Safety Committee-Katie-Jo Sutton, Trevor Sutton, Courtney Bush, Curtis Bush, Carson Zieske.

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Billy-Boy 2

1350

1541

409

100

MC 2

1341

1540

407

103

Happy Hour 2

1340

1550

406

Froggy

1317

1574

411

Chucky 3

1314

1477

404

169

Bumpa 2

1312

1530

407

113

Al Anderson 2

1308

1494

410

146

Dusty 1 2

1300

1510

404

136

C + J Enterprizes 6

1299

1515

409

126

Crosby Show 2

1298

1542

411

R + R Railroad

1295

1573

406

Fore! 2

1289

1518

411

121

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1283

1545

404

101

T14

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1280

1467

411

172

T14

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1280

1507

406

137

T14

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1280

1516

410

124

Ma Turner 6

1276

1515

405

130

Gym 4

1273

1504

412

134

Andrea DeMeer 2

1272

1514

412

124

Mullin Huff 4

1270

1512

415

123

Annie-Sue 3

1267

1521

411

118

TJC 2

1266

1521

413

116

Dragon 7 3

1264

1508

421

121

Webby 3

1261

1516

408

126

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Joey 3

1259

1524

405

121

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THE FOUNDATION of my community starts with you and me . . .

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COMMUNITY MAKES YOU. YOU MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY. In 2014, a group of locals came together to help build a fund that would support their community now; and for future generations. The Princeton & District Legacy Fund was formed through the generous support of locals and businesses. The Fund supports all areas of the community from arts, to education to health to social services. Any donations made to the fund stay in the Princeton and district area. To find out more or to donate to the fund please visit www.cfso.net.

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Princeton salutes the hometown team

“As a little kid growing up playing hockey here you always looked up to the Posse. It was just the coolest thing to go out and skate with them. It was like you were skating with NHLers as far as you were concerned then.” - Bradly Palumbo, Princeton Posse, 2014-2015

Thanks for all your community involvement! Open 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 258 Bridge Street 250-295-6322

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Posse a big part of off-ice community

Bob Marsh

While the weather didn’t co-operate with Light Up last year the Princeton Posse certainly did, turning out to prove they don’t need sticks to have fun in a game of pool noodle hockey with Princeton youngsters. They also took turns sitting on Santa’s knee.

Princeton held its first Terry Fox Run in four years in 2014. There were 109 participants and approximately 20 per cent wore the Posse colors. Organizer Holly Fenwick said she was overwhelmed when the entire team and coaching staff turned out to make the run, just hours before playing – and winning – a game against Chase Heat.

Bob Marsh

The Princeton Posse had a shortened Christmas break in 2014 and one of the benefits to the community was seeing them turn out to enjoy the outdoor rink at the first ever Tulameen Winter Carnival.

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The Princeton Posse participated in solemn Remembrance Day services in 2014. In addition to marching and attending, team members also laid wreaths at the cenotaph.

Congrats on an amazing season, way to go team!

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Princeton Posse makes friends and fans

Bob Marsh

The local arena was packed with spirited fans during the playoffs against Osoyoos. There was no doubt who Taila Easy and Cheyanne Dovauo were supporting.

A new addition to the Posse’s off-ice roster this year was Doug Pateman, who took to the airwaves as the announcer for Posse webcasts. Above he visits with goalie Stephen Heslop at one of the team’s many “meet the player” events following a game. Heslop was the team’s MVP for the 2014-2015 season.

Bob Marsh If there was a contest for the loudest Posse game of the year the award easily goes to the Wednesday matinee played the week before Christmas break and attended by students from Vermillion Forks and John Allison.

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End of the trail for Princeton Posse coach Bill Rotheisler

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Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

The Princeton Posse executive has parted ways with coach and GM Bill Rotheisler. A week after the Posse was eliminated in the first round of playoffs, Rotheisler was given notice the team would not renew his contract for a third year, and would pay out the balance of this year’s agreement. The Posse finished the regular season one point behind third place Kelowna, with a record of 22 wins, 24 losses and 3 ties. In an interview with the Spotlight after receiving the news Rotheisler said he was surprised by the decision, but he stands firm behind the team’s accomplishments. “We did what we set out to do,” said Rotheisler, pointing to two years of rebuilding the Posse that began with unprecedented player turnover but resulted in what he believes will be an unprecedented amount of talent returning to the team for 2015-2016 and recordbreaking upcoming season. He said his goal in two years of coaching in Princeton was to build a positive team culture with a foundation rested on player character as well as talent. He said he had no explanation for his termination. In a letter to players, which he shared with The Princeton Spotlight, Rotheisler wrote: “I hope you know that I had full intentions of seeing this through to what I believe is a big next season. I also feel that it is important to mention that although I am genuinely heartbroken from this news, I have no resentment towards anybody upon hearing of this decision. This is the right of the organization to choose which direction they want to go and not unlike trades, it is the business of hockey whether I agree with it or not. There is no room or time for cynical people and situations and it is important not to compromise the potential that exists for you guys next season.” The letter also stated: “We have seen this organization grow at an unprecedented rate. From two players affiliated to a record thirteen. From a “mom

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Bill Rotheisler, centre, enjoyed a fundraising pub night Friday with local minor hockey players who are headed to provincial finals this month, left Parker Thibert and right, Tristan VanderMeulen.

and pop” type organization to the well-respected entity it is today. I spent some time trying to search for regrets since I heard the news, and what I realized is that I have none. Every decision I made: I knew what I was doing and I did for you guys and regardless of my fate, I believe the act of continually making conservative decisions to ensure personal fate is borderline cowardly.” When contacted by the Spotlight Randy MacLean, hockey operations manager for the club, said the executive wishes Rotheisler well, but added it was difficult to comment while details of the transition are still being worked out. In a written statement then provided to the newspaper MacLean said:

“Further to the press release issued the Princeton Posse board of directors have decided to not accept the option year on Coach Rotheisler’s agreement. The decision was made at this time in order to enable both parties to better find alternatives for next season. Coach Rotheisler brought a tremendous amount of energy and dedication to the organization and we wish him every success in his further career. In addition to acquiring a suitable successor, the organization is focused on running a highly successful spring evaluation camp. At this point at least seven local players are expected to vie for spots on next season’s Posse roster.”

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If you have a “Thumbs Up or Thumbs 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.

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Lakes get more money and more trout By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Andrea DeMeer

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B.C. lakes with rainbow, kokanee and eastern brook trout, mostly to provide catchable fish for recreational purposes. Society president Don Peterson said B.C. took a risk when it transferred responsibility for recreational fishing to a non-profit organization, but independent status has allowed it to set up innovative programs such as Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City. He said 250,000 residents and visitors go fishing in B.C. each year, supporting 1,000 fishing-related businesses and an estimated 7,000 jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our stocking program supports about 50 per cent of all the fishing activity in the province, and now fishing on stocked lakes in B.C. is the best it has ever been in the history of the province,â&#x20AC;? Peterson said. Lake stocking projects planned for 2015 can be found at www.gofishbc. com under â&#x20AC;&#x153;fish stocking reports.â&#x20AC;?

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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, pressure to complete an important project will find its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand. AQUARIUS: Resist the instinct to keep your feelings bottled up this week, Aquarius. Get your thoughts out in the open, and you will instantaneously feel much better. PISCES: Pisces, you will be very productive this week as you benefit from a new outlook. Plan ahead for some magic. ARIES: Aries, give a loved one the benefit of the doubt before jumping to conclusions. This beloved confidante deserves your trust and ardent support. TAURUS: Taurus, expect some powerful emotions to surface when you meet a new person this week. You may be immediately drawn to this individual, so embrace the attraction. GEMINI: Gemini, the week starts off on a bumpy note but quickly turns itself around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face and be ready to make the most of the weekend. CANCER: Cancer, some long weeks have left you physically and emotionally wiped out. Take some time out for yourself in the coming days and resist the urge to jump back into the fray too quickly. LEO: A romance at work begins to heat up, Leo. This may be the perfect opportunity to find your match. Just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let feelings get in the way of productivity. VIRGO: A problem dominates your thoughts as you work to find a solution, Virgo. Until you pull away and focus on something else, you will not be able to see the answer clearly. LIBRA: Libra, you have a difficult decision to make, but forge ahead with what you think is best. Keep a level head and weigh all of the consequences of your decision. SCORPIO: Friends jokingly suggest you have psychic powers, Scorpio. They are put to the test this week when you suspect something is amiss. Rectify the situation in due time. SAGITTARIUS: Avoid taking a big financial risk this week, Sagittarius. Hold on tight to your money and resist the temptation to spend any money for the time being. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 GARDEN CLUB: Meets third 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., 250-295-6718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-295-3361 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 250-295-4194 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. 250-295-0527 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 250-295-3541. ORL- PRINCETON BRANCH: 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 1-866-856-8442 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-2951577 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.

Princeton Pentecostal Church 165 Vermilion Avenue invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Jack McNeil 250-295-7951

Princeton Baptist Church Across from Arena Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am

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St. Paul’s United Anglican Church Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

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Invites You to 38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship Interim Pastor: Jason Neufield Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6224

Shining His Light Ministries

(By Coopers) Join us for “Gospel Hour” Sunday mornings, 11 am We would love to meet you. 250-293-1205

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Health

Club Notes:

HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings Everyone welcome. 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to 8 am. Every Tuesday & Thursday exercise at 9 am.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca

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!

SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest.

CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-4936622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622.

MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday & Saturday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005

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.

WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663

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.

VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BR. #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m.

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

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:00 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Wednesday @ 6 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-2950217. New members welcome!

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 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 250-295-6727 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 @ 250-295-0171 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157

Health CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-2954050 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 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org

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 ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949.

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m., at the Princeton PXA Grounds. New Members welcome!

COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Mens, 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!

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

PRINCETON CURLING CLUB: Leagues start Oct. 20th. Mon - mixed, Wed - Ladies, Thurs - Day League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or 250-295-6400

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.

RECREATIONAL BADMINTON: Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome. Adult & Juniors (age 12+)

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!

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

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

Youth 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

THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113

VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.

PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Moms help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759

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Foundation to award 340k in area grants this year “Next year, we will be well over $2 million total grants. That will be a significant milestone,” said Aaron McRann, CFSO executive director. It’s an incredible story of growth, especially considering that the group only passed the milestone of $1 million in grants in 2012. The work of the CFSO doesn’t stop with managing the fund and distributing grants. “We have been transitioning over the last number of years beyond simply grant making. We are helping donors and community members with a lot more in the philanthropic world,” said McRann. That includes supporting programs like the Random Act of Kindness day, and 100 Women Who Care, which McRann describes as a

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The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan is a success story that benefits everyone. The organization got its start 23 years ago, with an original investment of $200,000 from the founding donors, which included the Penticton Rotary Club, the City of Penticton, HSBC and the Vancouver Foundation. In 1994, their first granting year, the CFSO distributed $2,600 to six organizations. Today, the grants come from investment earnings on endowment funds that have grown to nearly $10 million. In 2015, the CFSO plans to award $340,000 in grants to charities throughout the Okanagan Similkameen.

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Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may notbe combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice.<> U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). + Based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. 5-year/160,000 kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty, whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ~ 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.7 L/100 km combined (4x2) and 13.0 L/100 km combined (4x4). Fuel-consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with the new 2015 model-year Government of Canada approved test methods. Refer to vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca for details. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available. Competitive fuel-consumption ratings based on 2014 Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Excludes other GM vehicles. ††† Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ^ The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet vehicle (excluding Spark EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four lube-oil-filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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