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Princeton killer seeks mistrial Dale Boyd Black Press

Overlooked deliberation options for the jury may lead to a mistrial on an attempted murder charge that a Princeton man was found guilty of in April. John Ike Koopmans was found guilty for the second-degree murders of Robert Keith Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, as well as the attempted murder of Bradley Martin that took place in Princeton on March 30, 2013. Defence counsel for Koopmans, Don Skogstad, said in Supreme Court in Penticton on Monday that he is putting forward an application for a mistrial on the count of attempted murder, due to the fact that the jury was not given options for lesser charges prior to their deliberations. “We forgot — Me, (Justice Miriam Maisonville) and the Crown that when you have a charge of attempted murder you don’t just give the jury the option of guilty/not guilty,” Skogstad said. The last few days of the eight-week trial were “strenuous” prior to the jury retiring to discuss their verdict, Skogstad said. “You’re supposed to say as well that it may not have been attempted murder, it may

have been aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm,” Skogstad said. “Lesser charges should have been left with the jury on that one, just as manslaughter was left with the jury on the murder charge, that was done, this was overlooked,” Skogstad said. If the application is upheld, the verdict on the attempted murder charge will be nullified. Whether or not to hold a re-trial is at the discretion of the Crown. The attempted murder charge would “go back to square one” Skogstad said. “There would be no verdict on it and it would be an outstanding charge for the Crown to do with what they wished, including re-trial,” Skogstad said. Crown prosecutor Frank Dubenski and Koopmans’ defence counsel attended the brief Supreme Court hearing via telephone on Monday. A tentative date for the matter to return to court was set for Sept. 8. Three days are to be scheduled, one for the application for a mistrial and two for the sentencing of Koopmans, who faces two mandatory life Mark Brett sentences regardless. However, those dates John Ike Koopmans was found guilty for the second-degree murders of Robert Keith may change according to Skogstad. Wharton, 43, and Rosemary Fox, 32, as well as the attempted murder of Bradley Martin that took place in Princeton on March 30, 2013.

Organizers raise hopes for Terry Fox Run Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Last year’s Terry Fox Run was everything organizers could have hoped for. So this year they are hoping for more. “I thought we did really well last year and the people who showed up were just beautiful,” said Holly Fenrick, Princeton’s run organizer. Fenrick resurrected the local event in 2014, after a four-year hiatus. One hundred and nine people participated, and raised $2,300.

“Last year I was nervous and scared. I thought, ‘am I going to get anyone to come?’ And then everybody showed up and it was so impressive,” she said. “We had families. We had dogs. We had Moms and Grandmas and Grandpas and it was a lovely experience and I’m hoping that will be the same this year.” Fenrick said the volunteers and members of the business community who came forward “really shined in my eyes…everybody jumped in together to help.” This year the goal is 150 participants, and $3,500 in recognition of the 35th anniversary

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of the event. Fenrick has long been a fan of the Terry Fox story, and her “inspiration” binder includes stories and photos of the iconic Canadian, as well as pictures of her kids running as youngsters, and pictures of her sister who is a cancer survivor. This year’s run will be held September 20th beginning in Veterans’ Square, and while there are 3, 5 and 7 km legs to the event “it’s really not about how far you go. For those people who are in a scooter or a wheelchair…just come out and be a part of it.”

Pledge forms are available online at www. terryfox.org, or can be picked up at Valley First Insurance on Tapton Avenue. Fenrick also has Terry Fox t-shirts for sale, and encourages anyone who is a cancer survivor to visit the Terry Fox website and register to receive a free Terry’s Team shirt. “I’d like to see a lot more of them in the run this year….They are basically showing that research is making a difference and every little bit helps.” For more information or to make a donation contact Fenrick at 250-295-7051.

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“Bill Miner, born Bill MacDonald, was well-educated, schooled in courtly manners, a good musician, liked children and animals, very fond of women, a good dancer. He had one fatal flaw, he liked to rob trains. We know him as the “Hands Up Gentleman” Bill Miner, the most notorious train robber in B.C. history!”- Bill Barlee in “Gold Trails and Ghost Towns” In B.C.’s first train holdup, near Mission in 1904, he stole $7,000. For

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two years, unsuspected, he lived quietly near Princeton, well liked by all. In 1906 he stopped the wrong CPR train near Kamloops and found only $15. After a 50 mile horse chase he was caught and sent to the B.C. penitentiary for life but escaped to the U.S. in 1907. Bill Miner, the last of the famous western bandits born 1843, died in a state prison at Milledgeville, Georgia on September 2, 1914.

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Bizarre tow truck caper caught on film A tow truck driver regularly featured on the Highway Through Hell reality television series is facing charges after an incident that occurred on Highway 3 near Princeton while filming was taking place. According to RCMP Sergeant Barry Kennedy the incident occurred April 7th, and charges were recently approved by Crown counsel. Kennedy said a driver from Mario’s Towing was in the process of removing a tractor trailer from an accident scene near Sunday Summit, when

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another tow truck driver arrived and cut the cables. “He disabled Mario’s tow truck so we could have the tow,” said Kennedy. “Nobody was injured when the cables were cut but there was significant damage to Mario’s truck.” The incident was recorded on film, and will appear in an upcoming episode of Highway Through Hell, he said. Al Quiring, 48, is charged with mischief under $5,000.

Scooter accident proves fatal An eldery Princeton man who was struck by a car in downtown Princeton while riding his scooter later died of complications resulting from his injuries. RCMP have reopened their investigation into the accident, and are reviewing the case to see if charges are warranted, said Sergeant Barry Kennedy. Arnold Schroeder, 75, died August 1, following, the accident that

occurred in July. His scooter was hit by a BMW driving on

Bridge Street, as he attempted to cross at the crosswalk.

RCMP send message to new resident A 30-year-old man who recently moved to Princeton is being shown the door as he faces charges of breaching conditions of bail. Jeremy Gravers was to appear in Penticton court Tuesday, after police charged him with breaking his curfew.

“We want him out of town,” said RCMP Sergeant Barry Kennedy. Gravers was released on bail after he was charged in Cold Lake Alberta with numerous drug and weapons offenses.

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There were no injuries – but a lengthy clean up – resulting from a tractor trailer accident on Highway 3 just east of town last Wednesday. The truck, pulling a flat bed carrying a van, overturned and spread debris across the highway.

ADMISSION: Spectators $20/day or $35 for the weekend. Kids 10 and under free with adult supervision.

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What’s good for the mine is good for everybody All that glistens may not be gold…but it might be. And it might be silver. And it’s definitely copper. Last week Copper Mountain Mine was featured in a prominent Vancouver business magazine and named as the second fastest growing company in the province. What’s more, CEO Jim O’Rourke was quoted as confirming the company has solid plans to mine its Princeton site for the next 17 years, and confidence the life of the mine will extend far beyond that. It’s rich news for the town of Princeton, which is home to most of the mine’s 400 employees, on what is hopefully the eve of a long-awaited boundary change that would annex Copper Mountain into municipal jurisdiction. Copper Mountain Mine is a shining success story, even given the volatile market conditions that continue to adversely impact the industry. Last year – thanks to the completion of its $40 million secondary crusher, copper production skyrocketed 22% over 2013 and the company is on track for a similar 81 million pounds in 2015. Additionally, Copper Mountain anticipates netting 290,000 ounces of silver and 35,000 ounces of gold this year. In January, and in response to plummeting copper prices, Copper Mountain announced it would tighten its belt and reduce expenses – but has so far avoided layoffs and downsizing. In an economy where the business news is often bad – take a minute to celebrate and appreciate the positive outcomes right in our own backyard. - AD

To the editor High prices cause gas pains To the editor Perhaps someone can tell me why we are paying $127.9 for gasoline when oil prices are the lowest they have been for many years. Gasoline in Hope is $113.9, $111.9 in Abbotsford and even in the lower mainland where there is a transit tax on gasoline they are

only paying $122.9. In Manitoba they are paying $.96.9. There is definitely something wrong here! What makes the gas companies think people in Princeton are the richest in Canada and therefore we can pay more? Anne Passey Tulameen BC.

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Alaska sits in judgment of B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett spent much of last week in Alaska, trying to assure local fishermen and environmentalists that B.C.’s mine approval process is “basically the same” as Alaska’s. Bennett visited an abandoned mine in northwest B.C. that continues to leak acid and metal pollution into the Taku River, vowing to supervise cleanup by a new operator. He noted that one of B.C.’s proposed new mines includes a 23-km pipe system to move ore out of the shared watershed for processing. This is typical of the discourse between B.C. and our American cousins. Only our industry is questioned. Meanwhile in Colorado, the latest mine spill disaster was blamed on a mistake by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. And in Alaska as in the rest of the U.S., new metal mines such as the giant Pebble project depend on the same engineering and testing as ours. Here in Victoria, the Fantasy Island dialogue about oil continued, with Green Party leader Elizabeth May calling a news conference to announce she

is (brace your“From Prudhoe self) opposed Bay to Prince to pipelines and William Sound, tankers on the the Trans-Alaska B.C. coast. She Pipeline System stood at Clover stretches 800 miles, Point, where which leaves engidaily Alaska neer Bhaskar Neogi crude tankers accountable for sail past, many one of the heaviTOM FLETCHER on their way to est metal things vast refinery in the Western complexes just Hemisphere, out of sight at through which the Anacortes and Cherry Point in vast majority of Alaska’s econWashington. A good portion omy flows,” Waldman writes. of B.C.’s gasoline comes from “Daily, the four-foot steel tube there. spits out $50 million of oil.” Without a drunk-captain It was once the largest priincident since 1989, these tank- vate infrastructure in the U.S. ers load up at the terminus Today it’s the most regulated of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline pipeline in the world, with System. Let’s take a closer planes flying infrared sensors look. to detect leaks of warm oil and For 47 years, the pipeline “line walkers” looking for soft has pumped huge volumes spots in the permafrost. of oil across Alaska from the And this isn’t low-fat, charming northern outpost of shade-grown oil for Seattle Deadhorse to Valdez in the fuel-sippers. It struggles to south, just east of Anchorage flow, with a black asphalt botwhere cruise ships dock. tom and thick wax that has to In his new book, Rust: The be scraped out of the pipeline Longest War, science writer by the ton with giant “pigs” Jonathan Waldman calls it “the that clean and monitor walls for biggest, baddest oil pipeline in corrosion. the world. The five Prudhoe Bay oil-

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fields have been declining in production for 20 years, to the point where the Trans-Alaska pipeline now carries about a quarter of its design capacity. It’s expected to run out around 2040, but for now Valdez still loads more than a tanker a day. Waldman writes that when North America’s largest oilfield was discovered in 1968, companies first considered extending the Alaska Railroad up to Deadhorse. But they would have needed 63 trains a day of 100 cars each. Trucks, cargo planes and even nuclear-powered submarines running under the Arctic ice were briefly considered. Since we had a bit of handwringing last week about a small earthquake near Fort Nelson that may or may not have been triggered by hydraulic fracturing, it’s worth noting that Trans-Alaska oil also causes noticeable tremors as it rushes down the Chugach Mountains to a sudden stop at Valdez. But those are American earthquakes, so no story there. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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When she dresses as a member of the Hedley Heritage Ladies, Lydia Sawicki has the appearance of a sweet gentle lady from the early 1900’s. It’s best not to be deceived by this sedate outer image though. After a recent conversation with her, I came away with the impression she has enough octane to power a heavily loaded highway rig. Lydia learned early not everyone would agree with her goals or methods. Her parents didn’t understand the value of an education. When she turned 15, they suggested she discontinue attending school. But she loved learning and had already read all the Russian classics. At this time she ran away from home, and made her way to Chile to work with those seeking a transition to democracy. Here she learned Spanish and obtained her grade 12. The Spanish now enables her to work from her home as an interpreter in courts, hospitals and other situations where interpretation is needed. In addition to providing fluency in Spanish, the Chile experience gave her some useful understandings about people and how to get things done. “It was the time of the despotic Pinochet regime,” she said. “In the election, government goons were waiting for the people at the polls. The people didn’t flinch. They came in large numbers, linking arms, eight abreast across the street.” She began to understand that “everything is doable.” She learned the importance of people being connected and striving together toward a common goal. Lydia didn’t begin working toward a B.A. until she was 33 and had two children and a job. After investing five years toward a PhD, illness interrupted her studies. “I had done the teaching and the publishing,” she said. “I just needed to write my thesis. It’s still there for me to complete, but I no longer feel I need it to do what I consider important.”

Her educational emphasis was in the realm of inequality, especially among marginalized groups such as the poor, disabled, and aboriginal people. Now her life is committed to taking practical action on the troubling issues she sees around her. Upon arriving in Hedley six years ago, she didn’t wait for an invitation to get involved. Hiking along 20 Mile Creek with her two boxers, both rescue dogs ordered from a pound in L.A., she became disturbed at the refuse dumped in this awe inspiring wilderness. Something needed to be done. “I began working with others interested in cleaning up along the creek,” she said. “We set up a website, wildernessdumping.org. I always look for people who have the same concern and are willing to take action. Some people ask why we’re doing this, and why they should help. I tell them it’s our garbage and our town. We’re all responsible. When I know who dumped refuse I ask them to help. Some do.” To this time they’ve removed 120 discarded tires, also fridges and stoves and other furniture. It is her view that “we all need to accept responsibility for the earth and those less fortunate.” In all her endeavours, she attempts to connect with others and use the structures that exist. When schools in Grand Forks were replacing their computers, a recycling program was begun. The schools and other donors gave their used computers to disadvantaged people. “We provided support for people taking on the technological age for the first time. Some of those people went on to become teachers and computer engineers.” Currently she is president of the Hedley Farmers Market and Sunday Fair. For her it is gratifying that members are committed and working cooperatively. The market and fair are growing and they usually have 10 12 vendors. “It’s an opportunity to educate people about eating well and buying local,”

When it comes to Lydia Sawicki, appearances are deceiving.

she said, then added, “a lot gets donated at the end.” She is pleased that people from all organizations in Hedley are involved in the market and fair. At the end of our conversation Lydia emphasized she thinks of herself simply as one individual working with others to make

a positive difference in our community. “It is important for people to be connected,” she said. “When we focus on what we have in common and not on that which divides us, we can work together to build a stronger, more enjoyable community.”

general panic and they discona parent, for example, from wresnected the call. tling the phone away from a child It would have been interin real distress who has managed to call for help, and then acting esting to be in that room, to as if it’s silly misunderstanding. judge the expressions on those Expect a cruiser to arrive little faces, when the phone shortly, she said. rang immediately. It was 911 While I was mumbling about calling back. giving the child something to I don’t know what was said ANDREA DEMEER call 911 about, and debating in that conversation but upon on whether or not the occasion arriving home from a shopold dog called for make up and a quick ping trip I was greeted by two new tricks wipe up the breakfast dishes, the police cars and four officers in police telephoned. the driveway. Predictably the That’s the beauty of living in a small town. neighborhood friends had scattered, leaving The constable was a fellow I knew well – we the DeMeer child holding the bag. attended the same Sunday School together – Nice show of force. Teach the kid a lesand he was not impressed. son. I wanted him in the back of a cruiser. I Do I seriously have to run all the way out wanted a ride “downtown” and a tour of the there to make sure you are not killing your holding cells. Maybe the local detachment kids? could use some free janitorial labor? If you hurry, I wisecracked, you might We lived in a large county that regularly actually be able to stop me. had four cruisers on the road at any given We chatted for a bit and – not relishing the time. Half of the available police were wast20 minute drive to our rural home – Officer ing time on my back porch when they might Barry said he was going to trust everything have been needed for a serious call, a car was okay, and he was going to do some actual accident on the other side of the region, a police work. woman needing help in a domestic crisis, or This story got worked over so many times a robbery. around the dinner table at family gatherings, Two officers decamped in short order it was amazing that another DeMeer child and the largest one who remained got down pulled the same stunt a few years later. on his knees – eye level to the culprit – and This time the culprit was older – at least with a voice and language more appropriate ten – and was playing at home with a group to addressing a mentally afflicted preschooler of friends when they decided it would be explained the serious nature of 911. fun to test emergency services. They dialed The phone is not a toy, little guy. 911. When the operator answered there was 911 is something you only use in a real

emergency, if there is a fire or you are really hurt. You don’t want to be the boy who cries wolf. Some day you might really need us to come help you, right? Do you understand now why you can’t play around with 911? The child’s shoulders slacked with relief when the officer stood up, brushed off his trousers and prepared to leave. WAIT! Everyone froze. That’s it? A nice talk? Why don’t you give him a lollipop while you are at it? What about some punishment? What about some consequences for his actions? The officer puzzled for a minute and asked the boy – what do you like to do? Hockey, he mumbled. He liked to play hockey. Well, the cop considered. Do you like to watch hockey? He eyed the Habs jersey on the floor in the corner. There’s a hockey game on TV tonight, Montreal versus Toronto. Are you planning on watching that game? Big blue eyes started to tear. It’s my decision, the cop went on, that you will not be allowed to watch the first ten minutes of that hockey game. Maybe that will give you something to remember. In that instant I understood everything that is wrong with the Canadian criminal justice system. The police left and those blue eyes watched me warily. You. Are. In. SOOOOO. Much. Trouble. The kids always know it’s serious when Mom speaks without moving her lips. Without another word, I moved the phone to the top of the fridge.

Emergency calls can create their own emergencies My kids won’t go to bed. My dad is making me brush my teeth. We ordered pizza and it’s cold. I need help setting up the voice mail on my cell phone. These are just some of the reasons people in the province call 911 each year, according to E-comm, the service that provides emergency call coverage for southwestern BC. Add to that the more than 70,000 accidental or “pocket” 911 dials received annually and it’s amazing police, fire and ambulance manage to ever get anywhere. The DeMeer family has had a couple of experiences dialing 911. The first was more than a dozen years ago. On an otherwise uneventful morning one of the boys – who was four-years-old at the time – raced into the kitchen, thrust the cordless phone in my hand and headed pell mell for his bedroom. Odd. The phone hadn’t rung. The 911 operator had to identify herself a couple of times before it sunk in what had happened. The little so-and-so, who was upstairs hiding under his bed, had dialed 911 just to see what would happen. It’s challenging, trying to convince someone from a call centre that you aren’t beating your child when the mental image of stretching your fingers around his neck simply will not leave your mind. It’s a prank call, I promised. He’s just a child. Everything is fine. The operator explained that regardless of any assurances, police have to be dispatched every time someone calls 911. What’s to stop

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All users should have To the editor input into trail issue Handful of careless riders

give ATVing a bad name

To the editor Kudos to Russ Pederson for his recent letter pertaining to the evolving and contentious ATV trail issues. This retired RCMP member, who was extremely well respected by fellow members as well as the public in general, has (as he did so many times in his tenure with the RCMP, put forward his views which happen to coincide with many of us) in a respectful and non-confrontational perspective that should help to induce further practical input from all users in general. Many of us are still here that can

recall long pleasant treks along the former railbed which we shared with huge noisy steam or diesel units, stepping aside to let them roar on by, then continuing unfettered on our way. Even today White Rock is a prime example of the cohesiveness possible as many thousands on a daily basis share the proximity of the rail right of way with massive, noisy diesel passenger and freight cars that thunder on by. Jack French

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To the editor: Nominations for the newly launched Medal of Good Citizenship are now being accepted for individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness, and outstanding contribution to community life. Nomination form and submission information are available from the Honours and Awards Secretariat in Victoria: (250) 387-1616 or online at www.gov. bc.ca/medalofgoodcitizenship Completed nominations must be received by the Secretariat no later than September 25, 2015, to be considered this year. This is your opportunity to help showcase the dedication and altruism of exceptional British Columbians in your community by urging your readers to nominate good citizens from their own backyard. The process begins with a nomination. Best Regards, Jackie Tegart, MLA Fraser Nicola

To the editor I felt that there were some facts that needed clearing up. I in no way want to put a negative spin on any of what I am about to say. The fact is that the huge majority of the motorized sector wants to share the trail. We believe that the trail is there for everybody and as such we need to figure out the ways in which to make it a safe and fun place for ALL users. There will be issues that need to be worked out and it may not be as simple as just banning some from the trail but nothing worthwhile is ever easy. It seems there is a belief that there are not any tourist dollars generated by the motorized groups that come to our area. Here are some facts from ATVBC to ponder. In B.C. there are 600,000 machines that create over $800 million of revenue per year. In the southern part of B.C. there are approximately 30,000 of these machines. I can tell you first-

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at 250-378-6662. Thank you for your patience during this time. Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you all in the Fall! Leisure Services Department City of Merritt NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE

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just after the slide happened we were informed of its occurrence by three different groups, totaling 21 people, wanting to travel the KVR into Princeton for lunch and supplies. This was mid week and before peak tourist season. Needless to say there is great potential for economic benefits from the ever growing motorized sector in B.C. My business, employees and family actively promote safe, shared and respectful use of every trail in the area or anywhere for that matter. It is a handful of riders that are giving this recreation a bad name, but with signage, licensing, education and a mutual belief in a shared trail I believe a difference can be made. We are not the only area facing these issues. Working together with calm heads I believe we can find solutions to make a trail for everyone. Respectfully Ed Reichert

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hand that those numbers increase on a weekly basis. Many of these machines travel every weekend to be used in other locations. Princeton/Tulameen/Osprey Lake and other surrounding areas near here are the perfect spot for them to come. Travel time to this area makes it the perfect destination for the lower mainland as well as many other areas for the weekend getaway. We have riders from the Okanogan County in Washington that frequent our area and a number of people who travel up or down the Coquihalla and camp at Larson Hill and make use of the trails to do day long rides to or through Princeton and areas. The average amount of money spent by each of these motorized people in B.C. is $180.00 per day. Money is spent on lunches, gas, food, supplies, souvenirs and collectibles. In the Tulameen area, since the rockslide, there has been a noticeable decrease in ‘walk-in’ traffic and I’m sure this works the other way as well. In early spring

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA - SIMILKAMEEN) “Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow”

2015 - 2016 STUDENT REGISTRATION

Check out our District website: www.sd58.bc.ca or the Distance Education website: www.scides.ca PRE - REGISTRATION For students “NEW” to School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), the schools are open for pre-registration, August 31 - September 4 from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm. SCHOOLS John Allison Elementary, K - 3 250-295-6727 SCHOOL OPENING Vermilion Forks Elementary, 4 - 7 250-295-6642 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - Adjusted hours: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Princeton Secondary School, 8 - 12 250-295-3218 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - Regular school hours. The following fees can be paid on the first day: Activity Fee $20.00 (Supports student council initiatives and student agendas.) Lock $7.00 Yearbook $35.00 (It is recommended that you purchase your yearbook at this time as they are often sold out.)

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KINDERGARTEN Students must be 5 years of age, on or before December 31, 2015. Upon registration, parents will need to bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and Care Card. Kindergarten starting dates will be arranged through the school.

SOUTH CENTRAL INTERIOR DISTANCE EDUCATION SCHOOL (SCIDES) 250-378-4245 OR 1-800-663-3536 SCIDES is the distance education school operated by our district that offers programs for Kindergarten through Grade 12 and adult learners, tuition free. Registration is ongoing. For an appointment CALL 250-378-4245 OR 1-800-663-3536.

STRONGSTART EARLy LEARNING CENTRE John Allison Elementary School StrongStart is a free, school based, drop-in early learning program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Together they share learning experiences and social interactions with other children and adults in a positive and open ended play environment. Start up date: September 14, 2015.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

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SEPTEMBER 2015

If you have any questions or concerns please call Archie Stogianos at 1-800-778-3208. NOTE: BUSSES WILL RUN 1 HOUR LATER ON SEPTEMBER 8, AND RETURN STUDENTS BEGINNING AT NOON)

THE BRIDGE - Princeton Alternate Education School LOCATION: 148 Old Hedley Road REGISTRATION DATE: September 8, 2015 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, call (250) 295-3180 or contact: Princeton Secondary School (250) 295-3218 BUS STUDENTS Please check in the newspaper and with your school for bussing information. Tuesday, September 8, 2015: Busses will pick up students one hour LATER in the morning, and return students beginning at noon. Wednesday, September 9, 2015: Busses begin the regular schedule.

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1, -Tue.Mon. -Tue. Summer(Summer Institute. Professional (Summer Professional Development Days.) August 31 August – Sept.31 1,– Sept. Mon. Summer Institute. Development Days.) bus routes may be eligible for transportation 2015 2015 assistance for the 2015/2016 school year, Wednesday School Based (Summer Sessions Professional (Summer Professional Development SeptemberSeptember 2, 2015 2, 2015 Wednesday School Based Sessions Development and are asked to make application before Day.) Day.)

October 10, 2015, regardless of whether received in date will be approved as of the date the application is October 12, 2015 Monday Thanksgiving Day. October 12, 2015 Monday Thanksgiving Day. received, and will not be retroactive. Please note that parents of kindergarten students October Friday Non-Instructional Non-Instructional Day. (Professional Development Day.) October 23, 2015 23, 2015 Friday Day. (Professional Development Day.) who are required to pick their child up or Wednesday Remembrance Day Statutory NovemberNovember 11, 2015 11, 2015 Wednesday Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday. Holiday. bring them to school at lunchtime may also qualify. Transportation Assistance forms November 13, 2015 Friday MSS & PSS First Term Report Cards go home. November 13, 2015 Friday MSS & PSS First Term Report Cards go home. are available at each school in Princeton.

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Friday Merritt andMerritt and Elementary Princeton Elementary report cards go home. Princeton report cards go home.

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Parents are reminded that road/weather conditions may cause delays/cancellations to the regular bus run(s). In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

Exams Secondary Schools. (Days Provincial Provincial Exams Secondary Schools. (Days to vary perto vary per secondarysecondary school.) school.)

REGISTRATION OF HOME SCHOOL LEARNERS - PARENT INFORMATION Friday Princeton and Princeton Merritt Secondary School Report Merrittand Secondary School Report Cards go Cards goThe School Act states: home. “A parent of a child who is required to enroll home. in an educational program under section 3 Monday Family Day. Family Day. (Division 4 - Home Education) (a) may educate the child at home or elsewhere Friday Non-Instructional Non-Instructional Day (Professional Development Day.) Day (Professional Development Day.) in accordance with this Division, and Friday Merritt andMerritt and Elementary Princeton Elementary Report Cards go home.(b) must provide that child with an educational Princeton Report Cards go home. program.

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Friday Last day ofLast daybefore of school before Spring Break. school Spring Break.

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Monday Easter Monday. Easter Monday.

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Friday Princeton Secondary Princeton Secondary School Term report School Third TermThird report cards go cards go home. home.

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Exams Secondary Schools. (Days Provincial Provincial Exams Secondary Schools. (Days to vary perto vary per (c) secondarysecondary school.) school.)

June 29, 2016 Wednesday Wednesday Year End Report Cards go home. June 29, 2016 Year End Report Cards go home. June 29, 2016 Wednesday Wednesday Last day of classes. June 29, 2016 Last day of classes. June 30, 2016 Thursday Thursday ADMINISTRATION DAY - SCHOOLS June 30, 2016 ADMINISTRATION DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED. CLOSED. Updated - July 3, 2015 Updated - July 3, 2015

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a school of the parent’s choice that is operating in British Columbia, if the child is an eligible child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides, if the child is an immigrant child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the fran cophone school district in which the parent resides but only if the francophone education authority responsible for that school permits the parent to register that child, or REPEALED 2006-21-8, effective June 30/06, BC Reg 195/06 an independent school operating in British Columbia.”

To register or to obtain further information, telephone the school of your choice, or write to the Superintendent of Schools, The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), Box 4100, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8.

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Recognizing cyberbullying Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difďŹ cult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the rise, there are some things that parents and children

digital device can hold back can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to on purchasing a smartphone or public areas. choose one with very limited * When online, children should be advised features. Some schools set not to share personal information. Social strict limits on phone usage media sites may be used by bullies to at school, and children who go gather sensitive information about a person only from school to home and vice that can be used against them at a later versa may not have the need for an time. Children should be urged to keep â&#x20AC;&#x153;emergency phoneâ&#x20AC;? that can open up passwords secret and to never give infora window for trouble. mation such as birthdays, phone numbers * Adolescents and teens should feel and addresses to people who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t close comfortable talking with their parfriends. Friend lists should be restricted to ents without the fear of reprimand. only those people students interact with freOtherwise, they may hide instances quently to minimize the chance for bullying of cyberbullying or not know how to or other inappropriate behavior. broach sensitive topics like bullying. * Teens who have been bullied can keep Parents can engage in conversation evidence of the bullying and may beneďŹ t with their children often and stress from talking with a counselor. that the doors of communication are Cyberbullying is a growing concern for always open. educators and parents and has far-reaching * Teens should be made aware that implications. Getting smart about this cyberbullying is a very real ocphenomenon can help staunch new cases of currence and is not just other kids online bullying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;having funâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;joking.â&#x20AC;? If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal OPEN: Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what accounts. Some smartphone 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY kids are doing online. Bullying can take place CLOSED: and tablet applications can be through digital devices, such as mobile phones. TUESDAYS mirrored on the main account, & STAT HOLIDAYS enabling parents to see incomcan do to help put a stop to such unfortuing text or video messages. nate instances. * A laptop or desktop computer * Parents who feel their child is not emoshould be placed in a shared space so tionally ready for the responsibility of a 367 Hwy. 3 250-295-3835 that usage can be monitored. Parents

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Student takes town to “summer school” on urban deer Spotlight Staff

Abhi Sharma (centre) spent the summer working with deer committee member Councillor Rosemary Doughty and Zoe Kirk, WildsafeBC coordinator, on educating local residents about how to avoid conflict with urban deer

The village of Coalmont got no warning – or explanation - for the closure of the Coalmont Hotel.

Coalmont left without eatery Spotlight Staff

Coalmont is back to being a town without a pub or a place to eat. The Coalmont Hotel – which has operated on and off in the tiny community for more than 100 years – closed unexpectedly last week. Bob Sterne, who owns Coalmont’s Mozey-On-Inn with his wife Diane, said the shut down is a real blow to the community. “It was great for our business. We are absolutely disappointed. It made a big difference to the town and to us when he was running the food cart to

be sure. The food cart was fabulous and there wasn’t any other place to buy food in Coalmont.” Owners Chris and Sylvia Berringer - who operated the business since October 2013 – could not be reached for comment. “We don’t know anything about it other than there is a note on the door,” said Sterne. “Sunday night the pub was hopping and Monday afternoon when we went to get the mail the food cart was gone and there was a note on the door.”

A university student working in Princeton this summer to help educate residents about wildlife found it didn’t take long to learn the ins and outs of the area’s urban deer problem. Abhi Sharma, a WildsafeBC RDOS assistant community coordinator, spent many days knocking on doors and appearing at community events talking about wildlife and human contact. “A lot of people are kind of frustrated by the deer. They expressed their frustrations with deer coming into their backyards and even in some cases attacking their pets,” he said. On the other end of the spectrum are people who invite deer to their yards. “It’s hard to resonate with them that the best thing you can do for the deer is to not feed them, because in their minds they are helping them out and they are doing a good thing.” Sharma said it was helpful to just start the discussion about deer. “I’m not sure how much I was able to convince them [about feeding the deer.] The important thing is that you have a conversation and you get them to think from a different point of view and have that dialogue in a non-aggressive and non-threatening way.” Sharma said he found non-permanent residents, “summer people,” often needed the most deer education. “To them it’s not really a problem because they are not living here all the time.” In addition to providing wildlife education Sharma also prepared a Wildlife Hazzard Assessment, analyzing data about wildlife in Princeton between 2009 and 2015. That report will be made available at a booth at the Princeton Fall Fair September 12 and 13, he said. Sharma said his research indicated the areas in town experiencing the most problems with urban deer are the residential area around Princeton General Hospital and the Allison Flats area. “My main job was to find these things out and then to keep educating the community and doing

outreach. Even if you start solving the problem the education piece is really important,” said Sharma. “I think the town of Princeton and the RDOS were pretty happy with the way things went this year. The town is taking measures to reduce the deer problem. They are doing their part and trying to make sure we deal with the problem as best we can.”

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Break out the marshmallows – fire ban ends Recent rain fall is giving campers and outdoor cookers a repreive from the fire ban. Effective at noon on Monday, Aug. 31, , campfires are once again permitted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The campfire ban was rescinded due to recent widespread precipitation, which resulted in a decreased risk of wildfires in the region, according to a Wildfire BC press release. The fire danger rating is now primarily “low” to “moderate” throughout the fire centre. Here’s some important campfire safety information: * Have a shovel or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish your campfire. * Campfires cannot be larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide. * Do not light a campfire or keep it burning in windy conditions. Weather can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material. * You must maintain a one-metre fireguard around the campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, kindling, etc.) have been removed. * Never leave a campfire unattended.

* Make sure that the campfire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. * People who light campfires are legally responsible for making sure that they don’t escape. They may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs if their negligence results in a wildfire. Category 2 and 3 open fires remain prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. These prohibitions include all open fires larger than a half-metre wide by a half-metre high, fires with a burn registration number, industrial burning, fireworks, sky lanterns and burning barrels. These prohibitions cover all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but do not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department. Please check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fire. Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one

Fires no larger than .5 metres high and .5 metres wide are now permitted in the Kamloops Fire Centre.

year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: www. bcwildfire.ca

Top student earns prestigious medal Morgan Grigg has been awarded the Governor General’s Medal recognizing academic excellence. The 18-year-old, who graduated in June, had the highest grade point average at Princeton Secondary School in Grades 11 and 12. Grigg starts a new scholastic career at Okanagan College next week, where we will study water engineering. His goal is to finish his education and return to work in Princeton.

At the age of 95 Clara Westfall’s passion is still horses. Clara, who lives in Princeton with her daughter Dorothy Westfall, had the opportunity recently to get back in the saddle and she loved every minute of it. Family friend Merilee Walden, who lives on Charles Road, arranged the ride with her horse Bob.

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The air was fresh and cool when VFFN members set off on our Aug. 22nd “Lost Cow Trail” trek, as the wildfires’ smoke was barely discernible on the horizon. Joan Kelly led ten of us through the woods on a trail just off China Creek Road – a path that led to a great viewpoint looking across the valley to the south. We spent some time exploring the area and admiring the vista, while spotting turkey vultures

soaring overhead. As we made our return journey we heard the flat, drawn-out caws of Clark’s nutcrackers, as well as the high, piping peeps of pygmy nuthatches. Our field trips are perfect opportunities to meet new people - two of our ten were out of town visitors: a young woman from Arizona and a 92-year-old from Metro Vancouver! Our next hike will be September 5, when Rika Ruebsaat will lead us up to the

beautiful alpine landscape of Jim Kelly Peak. This is an all day excursion that is well worth the effort. Please confirm participation with Rika at 295-4006 and meet at Billy’s Restaurant parking lot at 8 am with lunch and lots of water. Our first meeting of the fall season will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8th at Riverside Centre, 7 pm. Guest speaker will be Jo Hughes, with a presentation on hikes, wildlife and wildflowers in Manning Park.

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SPOTLIGHT on the ARCHIVES 20 YEARS AGO:

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1 YEAR AGO:

BC students start the school year without school

Crisis Assistance Store opens 3 days

Thinking about water ~ â&#x20AC;&#x153;water is the source of all life.â&#x20AC;?

The Princeton Crisis Assistance Society operates a clothing store at 282 Bridge Street, in the basement. The store runs on donations and volunteer time. There are no prices on any of the clothing items, but the Society does ask for a donation from those who can spare a little money. The Crisis Assistance ClothingStore was established for those who are needy, or who have experienced some kind of desperate situation, such as the home burning down or being flooded, or being in severe financial straits.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to preserve what we have,â&#x20AC;? said Regional Director Brad Hope. Representatives of many different organizations and committees joined together for an intensive look at water. The gathering was called simply a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Similkameen Water Planning Workshop.â&#x20AC;? An opening prayer was offered by Chief Robert Edward of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band while a traditional welcoming was given by Nancy Allison of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. Hosted by Director Brad Hope, the workshop explored many aspects of water conservation and preservation.

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South Similkameen Fall Fair Cawston Thursday, Sept. 9th 1965 3 pm to 9 pm Official Opening: Mr. D. Pugh, M.P. at 7 pm Admission: Children under 12 FREE Students 25 cents Adults 50 cents 4H Calf Judging 4 pm Door Prizes

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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you are feeling confident and capable this week. Things at work are moving along smoothly, and you can focus more of your attention on affairs at home. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, your ability to convey complicated messages in an easily understandable way puts you in high demand this week. Enjoy your time in the spotlight. PISCES: Pisces, take a measured approach to tasks this week. Do things in moderation so you can make progress with all of the projects on your plate. ARIES: Aries, you are ready to move in new and unexpected directions. Your boss or supervisor may appreciate any new ideas you have and your willingness to try new things. TAURUS: Many fun things are expected to unfold this week, Taurus. With so many people to see and errands to run, try to make some time to relax so you don’t fall victim to fatigue. GEMINI: You have a desire to take in the great outdoors this week, Gemini. Enjoy boating, swimming or even just lounging around a lake. You will return home feeling recharged. CANCER: Cancer, expect to expend a lot of energy sorting out your calendar and getting things organized this week. Make the most of any leisure time that comes your way. LEO: Goals and friendships at the workplace evolve this week, Leo. This may be a time of new beginnings for you, and you find yourself enjoying all the new opportunities. VIRGO: Virgo, this week you will learn to work with any limitations you may have instead of feeling boxed in by them. There is much you can accomplish when you give it a try. LIBRA: Libra, you have a number of items on your plate right now. It may seem overwhelming, but if you work though things one task at a time, you will get through it all. SCORPIO: Even some bad news can’t get you down, Scorpio. Take it in stride and press on. Any obstacles only make you stronger for experiencing them. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, it may take some extra effort to work through a problem, but eventually you will find a solution. Don’t be afraid to ask for some help if you get bogged down with things. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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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.

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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

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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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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Weller and the smallest fish was caught by Shirley Hutchings. A number of raffles were held at the Legion as well, Bill Cromanty won a bar fridge & beverages, a Legion Jacket was won by Joyce Oliver and the BBQ was won by a member in Greenwood. Congratulations all! The Legion would like to give Great Big Thank You’s to everyone who donated the prizes we were able to share with the good folks in Princeton!! Also to all the wonderful Legion members who gave so generously of their time and expertise to bring all these events to fruition, we give you our heartfelt Thank You’s as well! If you missed any of those wonderful events this summer, never fear the Legion has many more coming up. The following events are open to the community and will be held in our Legion Hall. On Friday September 18th Jason Scotts will be entertaining us as “Neil Diamond”. The doors will open at 5:30 and there will be a full pay bar and food available for purchase. Tickets are only $20. and can be purchased prior to the event at our Lounge. How about a Community Dinner Saturday September 26, Ham, roast potatoes & carrots & dessert for $10 followed by a dance in the lounge with Ian Elko. If none of the above are to your liking, here’s a first for a community event in the Hall. “THE PRICE IS RIGHT” with Princeton’s very own version of Bob Barker! Tickets are $15 due to the extreme nature of our spectacular prizes which include small appliances, artwork, electronics, to mention just a few! There will be a pay bar and light snacks available. So start studying your prices and remember don’t over bid!!

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bedroom furnished suite for rent in down town Princeton, level access, including power & heat & satellite TV $550 per month. Need excellent References, D.D. Cat maybe?? Avail. Feb. 1st. Phone 604-4842783 and leave a message with the best time to call back. 1 bedroom furnished suite for rent in down town Princeton, level access, including power & heat & satellite TV $550 per month. Need excellent References, D.D. Cat maybe?? Avail. Feb. 1st. Phone 604-4842783 and leave a message with the best time to call back.

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Homes for Rent #27, 473 Corina Ave., Deblyn MHP, mobile home, 2 bdrm, 8x10 addition, 8x12 covered deck, fenced. Incl. F/S/W/D, venetians & curtains. Avail. Sept. 1st. Rent $700 + utilities on Equal pmt plan. Tenants must provide proof of stable employment or income source the name, address & phone number of 2 previous landlords or other reliable personal references. Park rules apply & Park Mgmt approval is required. We are looking for an individual or family that plans to remain in Princeton. Sharing/Room Mates will not be considered. Call 250-295-6919 2 bdrm apartment, 4 appliances, excellent view, large open concept, 18’ vaulted ceilings, laundry room. Must see to believe. $1200 includes heat and hydro. 250-295-0005, Monday to Friday, ask for Neil.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 AWD, Acadia, Canyon SLE 4x2, Sierra 1500 Double/Crew Cab 1SA, and Sierra HD Gas. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between July 30 and August 31, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank速 or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. 速Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

1010 Westminster Ave. West Penticton, BC

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250-493-7121

Call Bannister Cadillac Buick GMC Ltd. at 250-860-7700, or visit us at 2727 Highway 97 North, Kelowna. [License #9748] 1-877-516-3904