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Council revs engine on ATV trail issue Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage blasted critics Monday whom he said have unfairly attacked members of council over the issue of motorized vehicles on the KVR Trail.

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It wasn’t on the agenda, but the issue of motorized vehicles on the KVR trail had a lot of people revved up at council Monday night. And the engine firing the loudest belonged to Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage. “This feels good to get this off my chest,” he said, after the formal council meeting was adjourned and questions were entertained from the floor. “No one will intimidate us. I want to be very clear that I will be listening to the core citizens of Princeton.” Armitage said council is willing to “sit down and speak gently with gentle people.” However he blasted out-of-towners opposed to an ATV and motorbike ban that he claimed have unfairly attacked members of council on Facebook and in letters to the editor. “Facebook blows a lot of smoke,” said Armitage. If the abuse doesn’t stop “it will be a foggy day in Hades” before council considers the concerns of the motorized vehicle community, he said. “You won’t see it for the next three years. Enough is enough folks. “I take great umbrage with people who don’t give five cents to Princeton but they have a hell of a lot to say about our beautiful town.” Armitage relayed stories of Princeton residents who have felt unsafe on the trail because of ATVs and motorbikes, includ-

ing a recent incident when two young mothers pushing baby strollers were frightened by an aggressive motor biker. In April council deferred a proposed bylaw to ban motorized vehicles on the 3 km of the KVR trail that run through Princeton, citing the need for research and consultation. The bylaw was initially proposed after local trail users complained motorized vehicles create unnecessary noise and safety hazards for hikers and cyclists. Residents of Area H have been vocal in their objections to a ban, and have suggested ATVers and trail bike riders contribute significantly to the local economy. “I have a hard time buying that,” Armitage fired back Monday, suggesting Area H residents with concerns should address them to director Bob Coyne. An ad hoc committee was formed in the spring. According to councillor Doug Pateman, that committee is now looking at a draft bylaw that would impose a motorized vehicle ban – to be enforced on a complaint basis – but would also permit exceptions for large groups who could go through an application process to open the trail for special events. The details of that bylaw are now under legal review “This council reports to 2,788 people in Princeton. They are our bosses,” Pateman said. Ironically, at least twenty members of the ATV community turned out to the council meeting under the mistaken impression councillors were reviewing the bylaw as continued page 6

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Princeton feels the love at folk music festival Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

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Festival co-organizer Jon Bartlett was on hand to greet festival favorites, oriental belly dancers Aviva and Nina D.

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If you felt love in the air on the weekend, it was probably the eighth annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival working its magic. “The festival survives because the musicians come here for free,” said organizer Rika Ruebsaat. “The reason they come for free is because they love the music and they love the social aspect of the festival.” Approximately 120 performers from around the world made Princeton home for three days, travelling from as far away as New Zealand to join the celebration of folk music. They performed on two-and-a-half stages in the town’s core Saturday and Sunday, and joined in porch and backyard performances long into the evenings. At times the festival took on the flavor of a weekend-long party with everyone stepping to the same drum. “There’s something that’s a reason for that party,” said Ruebsaat. “It’s the music.” Jon Bartlett, who co-organizes the festival with his wife, said it was difficult to get a handle on the number of people who attended the event this year, but he estimated the town had at least 2,000 visitors. “My sense is that I’ve never seen it bigger,” he said. Bartlett said he hasn’t “looked at the dollars” on this year’s festival, but “it should come out all right.” The festival is funded through a $2,000 grant from the municipality, a $5,500 gaming grant from the provincial government, as well as donations and advertising revenues from the festival’s program. While the performers are not paid, they are reimbursed for travel expenses and receive food vouchers. Bartlett also could not speculate on how much business the festival generates for the town, but said: “I believe as always the motels were full and the restaurants were chock-a-block.” Bartlett and Ruebsaat work fulltime on event preparations in the weeks leading up to the festival, and rely on the help of a ten-member committee and about forty volunteers. They took a few minutes Monday to chat with performers still lingering in the area. “Part of me says ‘I’ll never do it again’ and part of me says ‘what are we going to do next year to make it really interesting?’” Bartlett said this year he was pleased with the addition of several new vendors on the “market street,” selling everything from massages to lemonade, CDs and t-shirts, and hopes next year to add a workshop component to the festival, possibly targeted at young musicians. “There has to be constantly something new. We change one-third to onequarter of the performers each year. We’re always looking for some new kind of hook.

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Driver gets jail time for repeat offence A fifth conviction for driving while prohibited has earned a 53-year-old Princeton man 45 days in jail, to be served on weekends. After pleading guilty in court Thursday morning Joseph Frances was also fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for another two years. Frances was followed to his home February 3 by a police officer who recognized he should not be behind the wheel. After Frances entered his house he initially refused to come out and speak with the officer, and would only communicate through a closed door. He eventually left his home and was charged.

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The washing of downtown Princeton sidewalks during Level 4 drought conditions raised a few eyebrows last week, but infrastructure director Kevin Huey said the water use was justified. Huey said he wasn’t completely surprised that the staffers “received a couple of concerns” about the issue, as the municipality implemented new water restriction rules two weeks ago. The heightened water restrictions eliminate two days of lawn watering, and prohibit residential water users from using a hose to wash vehicles, pavement or buildings, except in special circumstances. The watering bylaw allows for the

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Vandals with conviction defaced the stop sign at the intersection of Similkameen Avenue and Highway 3 recently. Infrastructure director Kevin Huey said the sign will be replaced or cleaned.

“It was a stupid mistake” An ill-considered trip to the pub cost a Princeton man an additional year’s probation and a $100 victim surcharge fine in court Thursday morning. Nykola Ostafew pleaded guilty to breaching a probation order June 26, 2015. Ostafew told the court he entered Brown Bridge Pub “just to get something to eat” before he was asked by the manager to leave. Court heard when he refused to leave the RCMP were called and found the man “appeared to be impaired.” Ostafew did not originally acknowledge the police officer who was attempting to speak with him, but eventually left the establishment in a cab. Later the officer learned Ostafew was under a court order to not enter pubs, liquor stores and other places that serve primarily alcohol. “It was a stupid mistake,” Ostafew told the judge. As part of his probation Ostafew may not enter drinking establishments and must abstain from alcohol use.

town to water lawns and boulevards, but only every second day. “We washed them because they were really dirty,” said Huey. “The reality is they hadn’t been washed yet this year and we use a high pressure washer so it takes very little water to do it.” Huey said the weekend’s scheduled music festival, which brought thousands of people to the town’s core, was a consideration in the timing of the program. “We want to have a nice clean town. We want to have our best foot forward all the time. For the little bit of water it took it was well worth it.”

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Feuding former co-workers avoid trial A trial to decide charges of assault was avoided Thursday morning in Princeton court when the accused agreed to enter into a peace bond. Lamont Bzde, 48, cannot have any contact with the complainant, Robert Pelly, a former co-worker. The Crown and defense counsel submitted that some facts in the case were disputed. According to the Crown’s statement Bzde struck Pelly between 10 and 12 times, in an incident that occurred at Bzde’s home October 16, 2014. Bzde maintained he was trying to get Pelly to leave his property, that he was kicked in the groin, and that he hit Pelly between four and five times.

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If you are “gone fishing” you’d better be at a lake It’s pretty frustrating – watching someone break the law while knowing there isn’t anything you can do about it. That happens every day if you keep an eye on the Similkameen while driving along Highway 3. Despite a provincial ban on angling implemented in June to protect fish populations stressed by high temperatures and low water flows, people continue to pull trout out of the river. At least they are trying. Enforcement of the ban falls to the conservation office. It isn’t reasonable to expect an officer would travel to Princeton to investigate unauthorized fishing when calls reporting cougars in town limits go unattended because of staffing cuts throughout the ministry. It’s probably inadvisable to approach a stranger on the side of the river and inform him or her that fishing is not allowed at this time. (Fishing involves knives, sharp hooks, long whippy poles, etc.) But there is room here for someone to take a leadership role. Possibly there are people living hermit-style with no access to newspapers, television, radio, internet or social media who are unaware the Similkameen has been declared a Level 4 drought zone and that fishing is prohibited. Signage at key river access points – which might reasonably be provided by the province or the regional district – would help ensure visitors from other provinces (or, you know, planets) understand about the drought. In town, gas stations or any place that sells worms might spread the word by posting signs. These Worms Better Be For Lake Fishing. No Fishing In The Similkameen by Government Order. Men and women who enjoy fishing and hunting are often assumed to be the biggest champions of conservation and responsible wildlife practices. Whether they are passing through or are fulltime or seasonal residents, there are a few bad apples here spoiling the bunch. Sportsmen groups up and down the river can help with education, providing peer support and pressure. The province is clearly relying on the “honor system” to some degree. So let’s see some honor. Fish are one of Princeton’s natural resources, not unlike lumber and copper. If not managed properly we risk both fish species and the contribution a healthy river makes to the local economy. It’s a hardship to be sure. There are people in the area who live here specifically because of the great fishing. But it’s short-term pain for long-term gain. The valley is not alone. This weekend the Fraser River was closed to salmon fishing from its mouth to north of Hope. Government scientists are estimating a summer run size of 1.15 million fish, down significantly from a forecast of 4.674 million. The potential economic impact for the area is staggering. The impact will only be prolonged if conservation rules are not respected. - AD

With more time, will more voters care? VICTORIA – Several readers took me to task caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long-standing position to abolish the Senate are both long, hot federal election campaign. unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has They pointed out, among other things, that there promised changes to the senate appointment process, are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as but no specifics so far. well as higher spending limits for the parties. And Party policies are being doled out one bit at a thanks to generous tax deductions for political donatime, and the national and local candidate debates tions, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could they want to or not. use closer scrutiny. TOM FLETCHER That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail Harper has promised to revive a stimulus proagainst it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getgram from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 ting for our forced investment in this exercise. per cent tax credit for home improvements between First, more leader debates. The traditional main $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader encourages more consumer debt. Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. for First Nations education on reserves, and accelerated spending Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate on school infrastructure. hosted by The Globe and Mail and Google Canada. This one is to Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missbe focused on the economy, which should force participants to get ing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way Duceppe were not invited to either of these. possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending The national media have decided that the biggest issue cur- and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. rently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the over by those who care. real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that hapThe expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate pens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good reform to the forefront. Harper declared his intention to starve the investment. Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Two funerals and a wedding – a year in the valley It’s been just over a year since the pioneers of the DeMeer family arrived in Princeton, BC. First impressions of the province and the Similkameen Valley were overwhelming. We were enchanted. Stop writing columns about loving Princeton, my eldest son admonished. You sound like a suck-up. Couldn’t help it though, enthusing about the town. Imagine trading a daily commute on an eight-lane highway – where the goal of getting to the office is overshadowed routinely by avoiding a nervous breakdown – for Princeton and its one-lane brown bridge over the Tulameen. Everybody waits a turn and drivers wave at each other. There is rarely – if ever – an angry word or gesture from someone behind the wheel. Occassionally a transport truck will get turned the wrong way and end up stopped at the brown bridge. You can almost hear the driver scratching his head as he comes to terms with the truth behind the saying: “You just can’t get there from here.” Of course the natural beauty of the area still impresses everyday. The grasslands and the gently flowing Cascade Mountains are far

more soothing to the spirit than ability to raise the dead, a fiveOntario concrete. hour plane ride just to stand Princeton’s downtown awkwardly in a receiving line with its historic effects, coland mumble: “I don’t know what to say” is extreme. orful flower baskets and busCourse, it was easy to be tling shops is first class. Take flippant and sarcastic about the word of a woman who last Ontario funerals before people worked in a city where the started dieing. In the last year busiest downtown attraction the DeMeers lost two great was the Methadone clinic. ANDREA DEMEER friends and these were – admitDuring our first weeks and months here people frequently tedly – reflective and lonely old dog inquired how we were settling times. new tricks in and I repeated the same thing A coworker sympathetically over and over. patted my shoulder. “Well, we “Love it. Never going back, not even for are getting to that age when people around us funerals. Meh – if they die they die.” are liable to pass on any day.” Strangely, that It was half-a-joke and only partly based thought wasn’t altogether comforting. on our family’s feelings about its new comA friend who lives on the coast emailed munity. It’s futile, the urgency to participate specific instructions to stop reading the online obits from our old hometown. Can’t help it. in death rites. Several years ago Mr. DeMeer’s grand- They are addictive and the first thing I click mother died and his sister flew home from on over morning coffee. Spending a lifetime in the newspaper Edmonton for the funeral. That just didn’t make sense. The right time to travel home industry gives one great appreciation for the to visit grandma is before she dies, not after. importance of obituaries. It’s what every jourIf there were some practical way to help, nalist committed to quality reporting wants to that would be understandable. Failing the hear: “The paper? Oh yes I take the paper for

the obits and the Word Jumble.” One memorable day in Woodstock, Ontario a woman stomped into the office to complain there had been no obits in the paper for three days running. “I only subscribe to this newspaper for the obits. I’m not interested in all these sports. If you aren’t going to run obits anymore I want a refund.” We made a couple of quick calls to the local funeral homes to make sure in the age of centralized ad bookings we hadn’t missed anything (It was known to sometimes happen.) We then informed our customer that, sadly, for three days no one in the city had died. And we promised to try to do better. This past weekend was another occasion for lonely and reflective feelings when a beautiful young woman in Paris, Ontario – someone who grew up around my dining table and is an important part of our surrogate family – was married in what according to Facebook was a moving ceremony followed by a lively party. I won’t go home for funerals. But a visit is in order soon. I’d like to kiss the bride while we are both still alive.

To the editor President promises motorsports safe for fairgrounds To the editor It is with mixed feelings that I write this letter as a response to the one submitted by the Rodeo Club about the motorsports weekend coming up this Labour Day weekend and the use of the rodeo arena area directly in front of the bleachers at Princeton Exhibition Grounds. The exhibition grounds (fairgrounds) are a multi-purpose facility owned and regulated by the Town of Princeton and managed by Princeton Exhibition Association. The purpose of the facility is to provide a venue for a wide variety of events. Until recently, this was primarily Racing Days, Rodeo and Fall Fair. We have, in the past, held a music festival, motorsports events, an RV rendezvous, Bus Nut (motor home) rendezvous, logger sports and various other events. We, the PXA Board of Directors, are con-

tinuously trying to attract new users of the facility. A lot of the other users we have had either had been here a few times and although they enjoyed our area and hospitality, have not returned because they like to explore other venues or have ceased to hold any more events. When we were approached by the motorsports group asking to have a mud drag racing event and a demolition derby, I will admit I was quite skeptical of the impact this would have on our facility. We have had many discussions with representatives of the Town, PXA members, Rodeo Club members and the motorsports. Much has been discussed as how other venues will remove a surface, hold an event, and replace said surface. Also, what we discussed is the fact that certain groups have, over a long period of time, had countless hours contributed by volunteers

of organizations, and decades of sponsorship by local businesses and individuals. Along with years of dedicated hard work comes a feeling of ownership, and rightfully so, a nervousness about other uses. I believe this is the case with the Rodeo Club being nervous and non-receptive to a demolition derby in the rodeo arena. As mentioned, we have had numerous discussions on how to best manage any possible impact. During a meeting of the PXA with attendance of members of the Rodeo Club it was decided that due diligence would be followed to return the rodeo arena to ‘condition found’ or better. This was voted on and accepted. It is very unfortunate that now the Rodeo Club is going from accepting and working with the PXA to ensure success, to a position of non-agreement, and have

decided to go public with a letter of complaint that I was told was being delivered to the town. I even encouraged them to send their concerns to the town. However, with less than a month to go before the motor sports event, the decision to use the rodeo arena will not be changed. At this time, I would like to reassure all concerned that every precaution and consideration will be taken to ensure the integrity of the rodeo arena. In fact, I invite all interested parties to come to the rodeo arena on Monday, September 6th, to help with any necessary clean-up or prep work necessary prior to replacing the rodeo arena surface. I encourage the general public to attend the motor sports weekend and ensure its success. This group is doing a lot of work to provide a fun event for the people of Princeton and surrounding area.

In closing, I would like to invite anyone who might be interested in the running of the fairgrounds facility to become a member of Princeton Exhibition Association. We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. I would like to add one last comment: there seems to be some thought that the PXA facility is an equine (horse) related facility. This is just one of the possible uses. The exhibition facility is a multipurpose facility. My mandate as President of Princeton Exhibition Association has been to have an ‘open door’ policy, inviting any and all responsible users, in particular, a user such as the motorsports, who have not asked for even one dollar from the PXA or the Town. Paul Bedard, President, Princeton Exhibition Association

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Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs You can tell a lot about a place just from the signs. Road signs. Advertising. In Princeton my favorite signs are “Please Don’t Feed the Marmots” “Badger Crossing” and “No Hunting in Town Limits.” I like to imagine that last one was erected under cover of dark by a mob of very clever deer.

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Bike park buzz A weekend of hot weather, piles of dirt, shovels, rakes and heavy equipment lured a large group of eager volunteers out to the North side of the arena over the weekend for a major work bee. Starting a 9 a.m., volunteers grabbed paint brushes, rakes, saws and whatever else they could and headed out onto the newly identified Bike Park to nail, cut, smooth, pack and finesse the piles of dirt into something more...and finesse they did. By the end of day one, about twenty youth had their bikes flying through jumps and zipping through a maze of berms and ramps that brought smiles to their faces.

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Council objects to RCMP move Members of Princeton Town Council are not in favour of the plan by RCMP to relocate the Highway Patrol central station to Keremeos. At the August 8 Town Council meeting, genuine concerns about response times in case of highway emergenies cast doubt on the viability of the plan. Council members drew attention to the fact that local highway patrol now include the Hope Princeton Highway, Highway 5A, Highway 40 (Osprey Lake) and the highway to Tulameen, as well as others.

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Wildfires create smoky skies, health dangers Spotlight Staff

Colin Thompson, who is riding to raise funds for PTSD treatment for emergency workers, greets local paramedics at the Princeton fire hall.

Emergency workers need tools to battle job stress Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Princeton Volunteer Fire Chief John Larsen knows about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A professional firefighter in Richmond for many years before moving to Princeton, he said, “we actually had one of our own commit suicide from PTSD.” That’s one of the reasons Larsen was so pleased to embrace a fundraising ride that cycled through town on Friday to raise awareness and money to support all emergency response team members who may suffer effects from haunting experiences on the job. While PTSD is better understood when it’s diagnosed in military personnel, “sometimes people forget about our homegrown heroes,” he said. According to Larsen the local fire department and other first responders here have access to counseling if they have difficulties dealing with stress. The fire department volunteers engage in a “stress debriefing” after difficult calls, and there is always the option to call in professional help. “We can phone for a counselor to come in and work with us…I’m hoping we can get a couple of our own people trained so we can do it in-house.” The fire department, along with members of Princeton’s Highway Rescue Department and the local ambulance service met Colin Thompson on Highway 3 west of town and escorted him to the fire hall Friday afternoon for a chance to take pictures and talk about the ride. Thompson was a Vancouver firefighter for 30 years, and said he was motivated to undertake the 3,000 km ride from his home city to a firefighter memorial event in Colorado Springs because he saw some of his friends and coworkers struggling. “There were times in my career when I saw some pretty gruesome things, and I dealt with it okay, I think. But others didn’t seem to.”

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With close to 240 fires burning in the province it’s bound to get smoky in the Similkameen again. Last week smoke hung in the air in Princeton blanketing the area from wildfires mainly coming from Washington State. “Obviously it’s wildfire season and we do expect to see smoke from wildfires in the Interior,” Sue Pollock, medical health officer for Interior Health said. “Although for most there will be no health issues but there are several groups at high risk from the effects of wildfire smoke.” People with chronic heart and lung conditions including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma and congestive heart failure are cautioned to reduce activities outdoors when the skies are hazy with smoke. Younger children and older adults are also sometimes at risk. “Other groups that are higher risk people are very active people who work outdoors or are outdoors for

significant amounts of time. They are exposed to the smoke the air the longest. Obviously when you are indoors there is less exposure,” she said. Some people may experience symptoms as insignificant as runny noses, scratchy throats and mild headaches while others may experience more serious symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing. Those experiencing more severe symptoms should immediately go to the hospital and if there is any difficulty in breathing should call 911. Pollock recommend everyone participate in cool activities. “Usually when we’re seeing smoke in the air, we’re also experiencing warm temperatures. Head to the mall so you can be in the air conditioning. Go to the movies. Go do something indoors where you can get a reprieve from the heat.” For information about air quality throughout the province visit www. bcairquality.ca.

Thompson said he was especially moved by a close colleague who has twice attempted suicide. The goal of the ride, which is associated with the Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society, is to raise $70,000 to fund an on-line self help module for emergency workers suffering from PTSD. After only two days of cycling and meeting with local fire departments along the way the effort had generated $23,000 in donations. “The stress needs to be dealt with,” said Thompson. For more information about the ride or to donate go to www.ptsdfireride.ca.

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continued from page one part of the formal session. For several days local Facebook groups featured posts indicating the issue was up for discussion and encouraging people opposed to the ban to come forward. When they learned it was not on the agenda, most of them left as the meeting got underway. Vic Bartell, a member of the Similkameen Valley Riders, remained in attendance urged council to continue to work with all interested parties. “We want to work with you. We want to work with you,” he said. Councillor Jerome Tjerkstra said he hopes Princeton and Area H can work together to find common ground on the trail. “We don’t want to polarize this.”

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Cenotaphs a reminder that vigilance is still needed Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

Hedley is preparing to commemorate a nearly forgotten but significant piece of its history. On August 22nd citizens of the Similkameen Valley will assemble at 1:30 pm for a ceremony at the Cenotaph on Scott Avenue. The purpose is to remember the 17 Hedley men who departed from this very spot on August 24th, almost exactly100 years ago, to enlist in the Canadian military. Those who enlisted before and after this date will also be remembered. Except for the diligent research of Andy English and Jennifer Douglass, this event would have continued to languish in the dust bin of history. Very likely all of us living in Hedley have walked or driven by the Cenotaph numerous times without thinking about what it represents. The men who enlisted were in the prime of life, holding good jobs or owning a business. Some lost their lives defending the privileges and freedoms we have today. Privileges and freedoms we assume will always be here for us to enjoy. It is troubling that as a society we are so willing to forget the lessons of the past and be lulled into a state of complacency, blithely believing others will attend wisely to the affairs of our community and nation. The 17 men who departed Hedley that day, and those who went later, accepted responsibility for defending the well being of this

nation. Today the world is a much more complex web of politics, economics, religious dogmas, etc. Because we are not at war, it’s a significantly greater challenge to recognize the dangers that beset our pleasant way of life. The majority of us apparently are too preoccupied with our own affairs to give time to understanding the serious, sometimes hidden issues that confront our communities and our nation. A nation is endangered when the citizens are not alert or aware. While we doze, those in power forge ahead, making decisions and laws that will impact us. One example of this is the Conservative government’s participation in the secretive, far reaching twelve nation Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations. The government website lauds the hoped for agreement as being favourable for job creation and strengthening the economy. The website does not honestly or satisfactorily address concerns being raised by many in the twelve nations. Wikileaks reports that some MPs have not had access to the deal, and advisors who have received the required clearance face jail terms if they reveal details of the agreement. The Council of Canadians warns that “the U.S. is using the TPP to push for excessive patent protections guaranteed to make medications much more expensive in Canada.” In its proposed form the

agreement will dictate when a company or investor should be compensated if a country’s environmental or public health policies interfere with profits. Sujata Dey of the Council of Canadians, says under the TPP, Canada Post, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and other public entities would have to be privatized and become “for profit” corporations. According to Dey, “the essence and mandate of our crown corporations are being traded away in favour of private corporate profit”. The TPP would put a screen on all environmental policies to ensure they do not hurt trade or investment. Legislators in seven of the twelve nations have called on the parties to publish the draft text of the agreement, and allow sufficient time for legislative scrutiny and public debate. In Canada the NDP and Green Party have endorsed this statement. Unlike the enemy that threatened the world when the Hedley boys marched off to war, today’s foes are often unseen forces. Powerful multi-national corporations want to use the Trans Pacific Partnership to control the internet, our medical system, the government’s tax system, our banking system, and much more. Fortunately in the recent meeting at the end of July, negotiators were not able to reach an agreement on the TPP, so it may still be scuttled.

Hedley heroes will be remembered at the Cenotaph August 22.

The Cenotaphs in our communities are a reminder not to forget the courage and sacrifices of an earlier generation. They can also remind us that today there exist insidious

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Province re-opens debate on national park

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The provincial government is inviting public feedback on protection options for land in the South Okanagan-Similkameen and is proposing areas to be considered for a national park. Steve Kidd Black Press

The province has reopened the debate on a national park in the South Okanagan-Similkameen, albeit with some modifications. On Aug. 13, the B.C. government released an intentions paper and invited public feedback regarding protection options in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. The paper details policies related to three distinct areas in the region. The province is proposing a large area, west of Osoyoos and south of Highway 3 to the U.S., be considered by Parks Canada for inclusion in a South Okanagan National Park Reserve. Likewise, part of the White Lake basin and extending down past Willowbrook, west of Hwy. 97, is also being put forward for national park status. Between them, the two cover several protected areas, including the White Lake Grasslands, Spotted Lake, the Osoyoos Desert Centre and the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area sites of East and West Chopaka. A third area, covering west of Oliver towards Cawston, and north of Highway 3 to the southern border of the White Lake Grasslands, is being recommended as a conservancy under the B.C. Park Act. Gwen Barlee, policy director with the Wilderness Committee, is pleased the province is revisiting the national park concept. Parks Canada concluded its own feasibility study in 2011 and recommended the province adopt at a conceptual level the boundaries for a 284-square-kilometre park, but the federal agency shut down

its work when the B.C. government walked away from the process in late 2011, giving lack of public support as the reason for withdrawing. “There are still many questions that need to be answered, and the park size is smaller than we’d like, but this development is a very positive step forward,” said Barlee in a press release. “We are thrilled to see that the Minister of Environment Mary Polak recognizes the incredible ecological importance of this region and that the provincial government is exploring ways to protect it through a national park designation.” The release also notes that the arid South OkanaganSimilkameen region is one of the four most endangered ecosystems in Canada, and is home to 30 per cent of B.C.’s endangered species, including badgers, rattlesnakes, bobolinks (a type of bird) and burrowing owls. The announcement Thursday kicks off a 60-day period for the public to comment on the intentions paper, closing Oct. 12, 2015. BC Parks will review the feedback and publicly post a consultation report, along with final recommendations in early 2016. In the government’s news release, Polak is quoted as saying the government is committed to exploring a variety of options to satisfy the varying interests in this diverse region. “Our intent with these proposals is to protect significant geographic and cultural values, while providing recreation and tourism opportunities,” said Polak. Greg Norton, a fruit grower in the Oliver area and a member

of the Grasslands Park Review Coalition, said he was “a little shocked” to hear the province was returning to discussion of the national park concept. “There is a lot to the document. It’s a bit early to make any definitive comments, but what I see in that document is more questions than answers,” said Norton, who added that he remains opposed to any form of a national park, of any size. “We have always said the Land and Resource Management Plan should be the basis of future development. That was a four-and-a-half year provincial exercise with all the stakeholders involved and consensus was reached,” said Norton. “But, it is a consultation process, it’s not the final word.” Penticton MLA Dan Ashton said public input is key to the process of finding a solution meeting the interests of the area, though he downplays the national park. “They are looking at a proposed land management area there, and consideration of a national park is part of that,” said Ashton. “I really think it is important to engage the people. It is especially important to engage the First Nations because they have shown a strong and expressed interest in the area.” Linda Larson, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, which contains the areas outlined in the document, was on vacation and unavailable for comment. The intentions paper and maps showing the affected areas is available online at www.env.gov. bc.ca/bcparks/planning/protected-areas-framework-s-okanagan. html.

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In drought conditions learn to use water efficiently Judie Steeves

Automatic irrigation systems are a real timesaver for those with property to maintain, but they can’t be just ignored after they’ve been installed – and regular monitoring is especially important under this year’s drought conditions, according to the experts. Components wear out, become damaged, get nudged out of position and the system itself should be set up to respond to seasonal and weather changes. Automated irrigation systems need a little guidance and monitoring to ensure they’re not wasting water. In fact, it would be wise to do a check on the system once a month, suggests Bruce Naka, a certified irrigation system designer and consultant. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the Okanagan and is certified by the Irrigation Industry Association of BC (IIABC). The first thing to look for is spots in your landscape that are either too wet or too dry after the system has been on. In particular, he suggests you make sure it’s not watering concrete, asphalt or siding. In some cases, a sprinkler head just needs to be adjusted, but in others, it could be worn out and need replacing. “You can save money and conserve water by ensuring your system is working right,” he says. Under drought conditions such as the Okanagan is experiencing this year, you may wish to turn off the zones that water your lawn and let the grass go dormant for the remainder of the season, or you may decide to water the lawn less often. A rule of thumb is lawns need just over an inch of water a week (Contact your local water utility for a Make Water Work water-measuring Frisbee, or put out a tin

can, to measure how much it gets now.) However, Naka points out it’s important to know what type of soil your lawn is in. It would need less if it’s in a clay soil base, and more if in sand or gravel. “Lawn will come back. Many trees and shrubs won’t. So, to use the water you have most efficiently, concentrate on the shrubs and let the lawn go,” he advises. Conserve water by ensuring your irrigation system uses drip irrigation for trees and shrubs. He also recommends training your plants to be drought-tolerant by not providing them with more than the minimum amount of water they need to survive. That way, they will grow deep roots and be healthier overall. If you’re looking at installing an automatic irrigation system, he recommends you look for a certified contractor. Go to the IIABC website for a list: irrigationbc.com Ask your installer about high efficiency nozzles and you ensure you are familiar with the controller and that you can program it before the contractor is finished. They should also provide you with a drawing of the system, including where all the valves are, so you can shut them off, if necessary. If purchasing a home, ask for a map of the system showing where the valves and sprinkler heads are. Most systems now have rain sensors which can be added, so the system shuts down when there’s enough rain; and there’s a mini weather station which can be added to some, which measures evapo-transpiration rates, so water use is reduced when it’s cooler out. With 24 per cent of all Okanagan water used on household lawns and gardens, and

less water available per person than anywhere in Canada, valley residents are encouraged to reduce outdoor water use this summer. Take the pledge to Make Water Work at www.MakeWaterWork. ca for your chance to win over $8,000 in prizes, including a Grand Prize of a $6,000 WaterWise yard upgrade! Take the pledge to: Water plants. Not pavement. Water between dusk and dawn. Don’t mow. Let it Grow. Leave lawn 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) tall. Leave grass clippings as mulch. Top dress with compost; and Change out some lawn for drought-tolerant turf and/or native and low-water variety plants. Make Water Work is an initiative of the Okanagan Basin Water Board and its Okanagan WaterWise program. Bruce Naka illustrates an inefficient sprinkler head

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Hikers pass up gold and platinum, but enjoy wild berries Janis Wright

Hiking and gold panning replaced Vermilion Forks Field Naturalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; customary fishing trip on a recent field trip along the banks of the Similkameen River in the Allenby area. Six of us, led by Peter Antonick, slogged through rain, forest and wet grasses as we climbed to a craggy ridge high on the cliffs, overlooking the river and offering spectacular views. As we traversed the ridge, heading north and then east, our outlook changed from steep canyons and the Copper Mountain. Mine site, to an isolated resort, extensive green meadows, and intriguing formations along the river bank itself. We hiked 2.5 hours before gradually descending to a secluded spot along the shore, where we enjoyed intermittent sunshine as we ate our lunches and panned for gold.

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COMMUNITY

Similkameen Spotlight Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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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

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

250-295-7752

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.

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

Living Water

Community Church Invites You to 38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 AM Morning Worship Pastor Jason Neufield Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6224

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

Community:

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! There will be no meetings in July & Aug.

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 7 p.m. in the Club House.

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

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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, your attention to detail can make your projects take much longer than others’, but that’s what separates you from the pack. If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right. AQUARIUS: Words come easily to you this week, Aquarius. It may be worth your while to negotiate a raise or debate an issue that has been bothering you lately. Your point of view will be heard. CLUES ACROSS

1. Encase a gift 5. Tonsillitis bacteria 10. Pre-1972 British trial session 12. Family Upupidae 14. Five & dime pioneer 16. Public prosecutor 18. Actress Farrow 19. Household god (Roman) 20. Indian dresses 22. Misjudge 23. Actress Zellweger 25. Remove flour lumps 26. Obtain 27. Modeled 28. Juan, Francisco or Antonio 30. Indian territory, Daman and ___ 31. Owl sound 33. A slab of stone or wood 35. Of the largest continent 37. Napped leather

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PISCES: Pisces, you may know how someone close to you is feeling even before they confide in you. Your intuition is on fire this week. ARIES: Aries, your mind is racing a mile a minute. Although it may be challenging, you have to find a way to slow down and focus on one thing for the time being. TAURUS: Taurus, put some thought into your long-term financial goals. Planning now will help you realize your goals down the road. Don’t put off a meeting with your advisor. GEMINI: Gemini, you will get another crack at an opportunity that recently passed you by. Just be patient and prepare for the chance that awaits you in the near future. CANCER: You need to find ways to relax, Cancer. Schedule time to unwind, whether it is dancing, listening to music or practicing yoga. Make the most of your elevated energy levels. LEO: Leo, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, so shelve some immediate plans you had. Right now you don’t have the time to devote to them. VIRGO: Virgo, continue to work hard and rewards will come to you in the professional arena. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and soon this will be made clear to you. LIBRA: Libra, you are anxious to announce plans for a new chapter in your life. But you might want to table your enthusiasm for the time being until these plans are confirmed. SCORPIO: Your ideas carry a lot of weight at your job and within your circle of friends, Scorpio. This week you may be called on to come up with a few new thoughts on getting things done. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, understand that others do not necessarily have your thick skin. Consider your words carefully before delivering some constructive criticism to a friend or loved one. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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