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SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
Volume 64 Issue 41
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Proudly serving the community since 1948 • www.similkameenspotlight.com We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Fire ban extended to Nov. 1
Due to the current condition of “high” fire danger rating and to protect public safety and reduce the risk of person caused fires in our regional area, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameeen (RDOS) is implementing an extension to the No Burning Regulaltion until November 1, 2012. Effective immediately and until further notice, all open burning of any materials piled larger than 1/2 meter high by 1/2 meter wide, stubble or grass, fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description. This prohibition in the RDOS is also in conjunction with the municipalities of Pentictopn, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Village of Keremeos, Hedley Improvement District and the Ministry of Forest and Range, BC Forest Service—Kamloops fire Centre. This No Burning extension is in effect to protect public safety and to limit the risk of person-caused wildfires. This ban does not restrict fires in portable propane gas, briquette, wood burning fireplaces and campfires. Anyone found in violation of this No Burning extension, may be issued a ticket for up to $345 per incident. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may also be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs. The RDOS thanks the public in advance for their cooperation in complying with this temporary ban. For further information please contact Dale Kronebusch—Emergency Services Supervisor at 250-490-4139 or go to http://bcwildfire.ca
Who said pumpkins don’t grow in Princeton?
Wendy Bentley/Spotlight
The John Allison Community Garden group grew many vegetables this year, which in turn were made into Thanksgiving soup. Many of the Garden Angels attended to share in the wonderful bounty. The Garden Angels even found a squash growing inside a cement block. The pumpkins were weighed and Mr. Anderson’s class won the weigh-in with a 7.5 kg Jack.
Thank you! To our suppliers, customers and friends... Your support throughout the past 35 years is greatly appreciated! ~ Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence
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