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Town reconsiders fireworks ban

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A bylaw banning the sale of fireworks in town has been deferred by council pending further study. At least one local business owner says she would be negatively impacted by the regulation.

Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Town council is holding off on lighting the fuse attached to a new bylaw that would ban the sale of fireworks in the Town of Princeton.

After giving the bylaw three readings last Monday, councilors passed a resolution at a special meeting Friday to give the issue a second look before final adoption.

“Council reconsidered at our last special meeting,” Mayor Frank Armitage told The Spotlight.

Armitage said the bylaw is deferred “pending further input and information.” Staff will prepare a new report “and when we get that information we’ll decide where we go.”

The new fireworks and firecracker bylaw took at least one local business owner by surprise.

Dawn Kastor, who owns Princeton’s Loonie Bin and

Bakery, said she was dismayed to learn council was ready to ban fireworks sales, which make up a considerable portion of her business.

“You’ve never been allowed to set them off in town, we’ve always known that and we’ve always told people that,” said Kastor.

“My biggest thing is if you can still purchase them out of town now people are going to go out of town to shop.”

Kastor characterized her store “as a dollar store with a little bit of everything” that is a good draw for downtown and attracts business from outlying areas.

Princeton CAO Rick Zerr said after the original readings of the bylaw that the move was a safety issue, to prevent fireworks use during times of high forest fire danger.

Kastor said she always removes fireworks from the shelves when the fire danger climbs in the summer, and her

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sales are mostly accounted for at Halloween, Christmas and New Years, when people with out-of-town properties are celebrating.

“We’ve got a lot of product here,” she said. “New Year’s is just huge.”

Kastor said the issue “erupted on Facebook” after it was reported in The Spotlight last week.

“I did not realize the support we had,” she said. “I did not realize people liked us this much and it was very heartwarming to see how much people cared.”

Kastor said she hopes to work with council. “I will be at the next meeting and hopefully we can reach a compromise.”

She stressed the importance of supporting local business.

“I’m an employer too so I want to be viable,” she said. “My staff is very important to me and it’s important to take care of them.”

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Princeton man loses battle with cancer Spotlight Staff

A man whose long struggle with cancer captured the hearts of Princeton residents and generated a grass roots campaign of fundraising and support has died at age 58.

Up until just days prior to his death, Cosman did not realize he was terminally ill, his longtime caregiver Tina Krause told The Spotlight.

“It never really happened. Not until the last ten days and we knew it wasn’t going to go right.”

Cosman, a father of five, came to provincial attention last spring when Global News featured his story and fears that long wait list times for specialists were putting

his life in jeopardy.

Cosman lived in the Princeton area most of his life. He suffered from a rare but treatable form of blood cancer that was misdiagnosed by an out-of-town dermatologist for 18 months as a skin condition.

“We had nothing but support from our local doctors and local hospital,” said Krause. “Our GP did everything possible to get him the help he needed.”

Treatment, however, was delayed. Cosman underwent two different types of chemotherapy as well as radiation “but by that point it had gone too far.”

Both Cosman and Krause were vocal about the difficulties of navi-

gating the health care system and Cosman’s dilemma was actually presented to the ministry of health.

“It’s the system I’m disappointed in,” said Krause, “like specialists, waiting for six months to see a specialist. There are a lot of diseases out there that need to be diagnosed quicker.”

When news of Cosman’s plight was made public, it gained traction on social media and the community responded with a series of fundraisers.

“It was overwhelming,” said Krause. I can’t even begin to tell you how overwhelming it was.”

The money raised allowed Cosman and Krause to travel for

treatment. “Travelling with him was unbelievably expensive. He needed to go to Kelowna and Penticton a good 15 or 20 times a month.”

Krause described Cosman as a private, independent and “very sweet man” who was passionately loyal to his friends and family.

She said Cosman would “want to see change in the medical system so that this doesn’t happen to anyone else. No one should lose their life over bureaucracy, basically.”

Cosman did not want a funeral, said Krause. “He wants us to have a get together in the summer when it’s safer for people to travel. We are going to have a big potluck party and celebrate his life.

Treatment programs for mentally ill may be expanded Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

As the clock ticks down on the lease for the community’s Anchorage Program, managers at Interior Health continue to assure the community that access to mental health and addiction services in town will be seamless.

In fact, according to Joseph Savage, manager of adult mental health programs in Penticton, the transition of Anchorage services will likely mean an expansion of those services down the road.

Clients of Anchorage, located at Arbor House on Veterans’ Boulevard, were told earlier this month they had to vacate the premises of their clubhouse by January 31st.

The home, which was leased by Interior Health on a month-to-month basis, was recently sold.

Beginning in February, on an interim basis, the program coordinator will be based out of an office at Princeton General Hospital and activities will be run from the hospital, and in other community meeting places in town, said Savage.

Anchorage program services include exercise groups, drop-in visits to play games and socialize, educational seminars, hot meals twice a week and access to rehabilitation workers.

“Our priority is really to take care of the clients and support them through this transition,” said Savage. He said while losing the clubhouse is a “a pretty big transition” for the clients “I think its reassuring for them that although the physical space is being lost those relationships and connections continue.”

According to Savage several options have been presented for a long-term solution to program’s housing dilemma and Interior Health will begin a collaborative process with clients and other stakeholders to determine the best place for the services.

Two Princeton churches have offered their space to Interior Health, he said.

“We want to do it [find a home] as quickly as possible but we also want a really good planning process,” he said.

“What’s really important to us is that we use space where clients feel comfortable….All of the funds remain for the Anchorage programs.”

Savage said he believes Anchorage services are underutilized, and Interior Health hopes to expand its programing and include

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Woman assaulted while recovering from surgery Spotlight Staff

A woman who had just arrived home after undergoing stomach surgery was the victim of assault Friday night.

The incident occurred in the 500 block of Auburn Crescent when the woman was violently kneed in the abdominal area.

Police arrived and sent the victim to Princeton General Hospital where her stitches were replaced, according to Sergeant Barry Kennedy.

RCMP later apprehended and arrested a suspect.

Jonathan Haller, 19, of Princeton, is charged with assault, uttering threats, possessing a weapon and breach of probation. He appeared in Penticton court Monday and was remanded into custody. He was to make a second court appearance Tuesday.

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The Anchorage home will be closed as of the end of this week, but the program will continue to run out of an office at Princeton General Hospital until a new permanent location is found.

more people.

“The club house served a fairly small group of clients and so one of goals is to address that going forward,” he said. “It’s important to us that the program extend its reach. In the past it served a handful of clients but we have a lot more people in the community who we want to reach out to.”

New focuses on mental health services for youth and seniors are being discussed, he said.

Savage said he was impressed and heartened by the number of calls he’s fielded about Anchorage’s future.

“It’s been quite great to see the community involvement. That’s really impacted me. We’ve had lots of community members come forward with interest and offers and I’ve heard a lot of people come forward with questions about the clients and concerns for them. That’s been great to see.”

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Board sets policies to fight discrimination Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

The local school board is posed to approve a plan that broadly strikes at discrimination in schools, and addresses the timely issue of gender identity.

The Discrimination and Human Rights draft policy combines previous outlines covering bullying and diversity with a request made last year by the teachers’ union to take a strong stance against homophobia and provide support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, teachers and staff.

“We built the policy around human rights so now it’s an all encompassing policy stating that everyone is entitled to the same human rights under the code,” said School District 58 board chair Gordon Comeau. “In our district we won’t tolerate discrimination under any circumstances.”

Comeau described the new policy as “proactive” and said its first two readings have been well received. “We haven’t had any negative reaction from any parents or any parent advisory councils so we’re assuming they are understanding this is an issue of the right to equality for everyone

to be free of discrimination as a result of gender identity,” he said.

He said “unless we receive some comments or suggestions” the policy will receive its third reading and be adopted in March.

Approximately three-quarters of schools boards in BC have similar policies in place.

The draft policy includes new language for the school board including “gender identity” which is defined as “comprised of the characteristics linked to an individual’s intrinsic sense of self as a man or as a woman, which may not be the same identity as one’s biological sex.”

Comeau noted the draft policy touches on many issues currently at the center of controversy in Alberta, where proposed provincial guidelines would push down procedures for schools to respect identity by offering gender neutral sports teams, washrooms and uniforms.

He said it’s too early to tell in this area how the new policies will express themselves operationally.

“We haven’t gone into that aspect of it yet. The policy is the first thing and then putting it into practice is the next stage.”

Board superintendent Stephen McNiven said, once passed, the policy will be enacted when required.

“If an individual has a request to come forward with a particular need we would approve those on an individual-needs basis.”

McNiven said one of the policy’s strengths is “the section that highlights education and safety and making sure we are providing curriculum and resources around human rights.”

The board and staff have brought “an open-minded approach” to the policy update, said McNiven. “In their minds it’s not just about the LGBTQ community but anybody who might be struggling with discrimination.

According to assistant superintendent Christine Perkins there have been no specific complaints in the district about discrimination related to sexuality or gender identity. “But what seems to happen around the province is that when there is a solid policy in place incidents like that have a tendency to drop off because suddenly teachers, staff, parents and families feel 100 per cent supported by their board of education.”

The board and staff have brought “an open-minded approach” to the policy update, said Superintendent Stephen McNiven. “In their minds it’s not just about the LGBTQ community but anybody who might be struggling with discrimination.

NOTICE: PROPOSED BUSINESS LICENCE AND REGULATION BYLAW

Town Hall News WINTER SNOW REMOVAL AND PARKING REGULATIONS We would like to remind residents of winter snow removal regulations.

The Town has a snow removal schedule that is based on a road priority system. Sanding and plowing begins on the main arterial roads, followed by collector roads, and then moves onto residential streets and lanes as necessary. Please assist our crew when they are plowing by not parking on streets during snow removal.

During snow removal operations, plow operators cannot avoid leaving ridges of snow (called windrows) at the foot of driveways. Residents and business owners are responsible for clearing the windrow from their own driveways and entrances.

Residents and businesses are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their homes and businesses. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to $100.

Thank you for your cooperation in following these simple steps to ensure a safe winter season and remember, if you're out on the roads during a snowstorm, drive with caution and according to road conditions. Stay a safe distance from snow removal equipment. They need room to do the job safely!

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At the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 18th, 2016 Council gave first and second reading to a proposed Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw.

Part of the process of introducing this new legislation is asking for input from members of the community who feel their interests might be impacted by the proposed bylaw.

To view the proposed Bylaw and schedules please visit the Town of Princeton website at www.princeton.ca.

If you wish to comment on the proposed Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw please provide comments before February 10th, 2016 by: Email Shirley McMahon, Director of Finance: smcmahon@princeton.ca

2016 DOG LICENCES 2016 Dog licences fees can be paid at Town Hall at a cost of $10.00 for spayed or neutered animals and $30.00 for non-neutered or unspayed dogs.

Town of Princeton Bylaw No. 782 regulates the licencing of dogs, and states that any dog over the age of eight weeks must wear a valid licence for the current year. A fine of $75.00 will be charged for an unlicenced dog.

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To be or not to be...a business What is a business?

Okay, Weyerhaeuser is a business. That’s easy.

The Spotlight is a business.

Ace Hardware is a business.

Dairy Queen is a business.

However not all enterprises are so black and white. As the municipality moves forward collecting input on its proposed business license bylaw the question demands to be considered.

What is a business? When does a person need a business license? There is much to be said for clarity. Legislation that gives a local enforcement officer the ability to ticket an unlicensed business hasn’t got a lot of teeth if it doesn’t spell it out: what is a business.

If you take in sewing from the neighbors, make alterations to prom dresses and replace zippers on winter coats, are you operating a business? Do you need a $70 slip of paper from the town hall?

A woman who makes beaded jewelry in her basement to sell at craft fairs, is she in business?

What about freelance writers, home day care providers, tutors, tarot card readers, fly tiers, knitters, market gardeners and people who sell Avon?

It doesn’t matter so much where the line is drawn, but it does need to be drawn and in thick black marker. Anything less allows for confusion and uncertainty.

Residents (business people?) fight about this already.

Whether it’s neighborly spite or competitive maneuvering there has long been finger pointing within the Princeton’s cottage economy about who is, and who is not, following proper procedures.

The most heat is often found in the kitchen, where a business license is more than just a tax paid to the municipality, it could be a document requiring Interior Health certification.

In other words if you’ve got two women in town shipping cabbage rolls out the back door, you can be sure they are picking through one another’s tomato patch pretty darn closely.

The current licensing bylaw – adopted in 1991 – requires all businesses to be licensed, however the proposed new legislation specifically teases out home-based businesses and sets them apart, for example by not requiring them to pay for an annual fire inspection.

So what constitutes a home-based business, and what doesn’t and who gets a ticket and who doesn’t?

With the bylaw open for review, now is the time to answer those questions.

There are plenty of good reasons to require home businesses to be licensed that go beyond generating revenue for municipal coffers. If an unregulated home enterprise is in direct competition with a licensed business it’s an uneven playing field and that’s bad business for everybody.

Moreover, if home businesses can be defined and licensed it creates an opportunity to nurture this important sector of a small town economy by providing resources, information and support to give entrepreneurs the best chance of success.

There are many models to study. For example the City of Penticton offers both minor and major home business license applications, depending on how many customers visit the business each day. In Vancouver, home-based businesses are not allowed to receive customer traffic at all.

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This is your province on weed

With unlicensed marijuana dispensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregulated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use.

Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meeting in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent.

These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pooling pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying.

At the closing news conference in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold.

Licensed medical growers want exclusive rights do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver

and elsewhere names. imagine they can B.C. Health regulate.

Minister Terry Philpott said Lake was more the question is forthcoming a “premature” and few days earlier, responding federal-provincial to a Vancouver justice ministers reporter who were dealing with TOM FLETCHER judged marijuana it at their meeting. more interestOttawa will have ing than his justa “task force” too. announced plan Va n c o u v e r to hire 1,600 more descended into a pot store free-for-all due to nurses by the end of March.

Lake noted that Ontario benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t Premier Kathleen Wynne is far behind. Vancouver Coun. keen to sell marijuana through Kerry Jang, a rare voice of the province’s monopoly reason in the Big Smoke, has liquor stores. B.C.’s governprotested dispensaries using ment liquor store union has street hawkers to attract young also endorsed this idea, formbuyers, and pot stores setting ing an unlikely alliance with non-union private stores to get up near schools.

Other communities, more in on the action.

“There are public health aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business officials that I’ve talked to licences. One recent proposal who say that the co-location in the Victoria suburb of View of marijuana and liquor sales Royal came from a fellow who is not advisable from a public insisted marijuana extract had health perspective,” Lake said. cured his cancer. This is typical “I think whatever we do it has of claims that proliferate on the to be highly regulated, qualInternet, and is one of many ity control has to be excellent warning signs about dispensa- and above all we must protect ries that put up red cross signs young people.” to sell pot products with exotic Yes, liquor stores check ID.

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But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use.

Of course all of this urban hand-wringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades.

The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak.

Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C. For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legalization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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“Why would I not be able to win a gold medal?”

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In a two hour telephone conversation from her home in Florida last week, paralympic gold medalist Lauren Barwick told me about her devastating accident and how it changed her life.

Born in Langley, BC, she loved horses and riding. When a 100 pound bale of hay fell on her and broke her back, she lost all strength and feeling in her legs from her hips down. That day she also lost her dream of being a movies stunt rider.

“After two months in the G.F. Strong Rehab Centre,” she said, “I returned to my home, thinking everything I had wanted to do was now impossible. Mom urged me to get on a horse, but I told her I wanted nothing to do with that.”

Only 22 when the accident happened in 2000, she drifted into a state of deep discouragement and depression. A former coach visited, and against vigorous protests, put her on a horse. He talked about preparing for the 2004 Athens Paralympics.

“I had been doing a lot of reflecting,” she said. “I knew I had three options. I could be miserable and make people around me miserable.

I could end my life. Or, I could move on. I stopped asking ‘why me?’ Instead I now asked, ‘Why would I not be able to win a gold medal?’”

She had trained briefly at the renowned Parelli ranch prior to the accident, but had not completely bought into their philosophy.

Now she negotiated with them and returned to the ranch.

Having no lower back muscles and no feeling in her legs, she embarked on a vigorous, disciplined program to strengthen her

upper body. Regular visits to the gym included throwing a medicine ball and a lot of time on pulling machines. Outside she did sprints, and also longer distances, in her wheel chair. She grew stronger and now does 10 kilometres a day two to three times per week. She found mentors and read inspirational books. “I needed to become strong mentally, emotionally and physically,” she said.

The Parelli teaching was well suited to her physical circumstances. Pat Parelli emphasizes partnership without domination and willingness without intimidation.

“Don’t kick the horse to start, don’t pull the reins to stop,” is basic to his teaching. Lauren’s philosophy reflects this understanding.

There was evident joy in her voice when she said, “my horses catch me. I don’t catch them. I don’t force them to do what I want them to do. A horse can be an incredible partner.”

For Lauren the relationship with a horse is important, even precious.

“I treat a horse the way I like to be treated. I want to be my horse’s first choice. I have to earn that by showing respect. It’s the same with humans.” She still stays up late to watch videos about horses.

“Studying horsemanship has taught me about myself, morals, the way I live.”

This understanding helps her focus on the good in her life. She is grateful, especially to the Parellis.

While under their sponsorship they paid her competition fees and provided accommodation and food.

“The Parelli’s enabled me to obtain an incredible education.” She also appreciates the assistance of Canada’s “Own the Podium” program and Equine Canada.

Lauren Barwick turned a crippling accident into Olympic success and today the Langley woman is a role model for others.

Lauren’s capacity to focus on her vision, her discipline and courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, have earned her a place on the international equestrian stage.

She has participated in some 50 international events, including four world games and the Beijing Paralympics, where she won silver and gold. She is also a much in demand public speaker, providing

inspirational talks based on her life.

Currently she is training for the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

A four-star instructor in the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program, she operates her own farm and training centre at Reddick, Florida. She rides two to five horses a day, usually six days a week. Without use of her legs, this is tiring. For two to nine hours a day she teaches horsemanship and

conducts clinics and work shops.

Her program, Bridging the Gap, attracts clients from diverse places like Germany, Norway, New Zealand, England and the U.S. Lauren acknowledges that “since the day when that 100 pound bale broke my back, it hasn’t been easy.” Her parting words to me were, “We need to be open minded.

That enables us to see the ideas and opportunities that may help us.”

A car in the ditch is just a car in the ditch...until it’s yours As it turns out a person can compose almost an entire newspaper column while standing on the side of the highway in a snowstorm, considering a vehicle in the ditch from a variety of angles and wondering.

Well, now what?

Life has no shortage of humbling moments.

To lead with the most important information, nobody was hurt. That’s so long as we’re not counting wounded pride, shattered nerves and a dinged up drive train.

If there is any bright side the two teenage boys who were in the vehicle immediately and vehemently swore they would never get in a car with their mother behind the wheel for the rest of their whole lives.

That was most likely shock talk, to be forgotten the next time someone needs a ride to the gym, or home from a party, or has to be picked up after basketball practice.

Here’s one of the humbling parts.

Like at most weekly newspapers every Monday The Spotlight places a call to the local police detachment hoping for a juicy report on newsworthy occurrences of the previous seven days. Some weeks there is just nothing to tell except a lot of cars in the ditch.

Cars in the ditch. Oh please, who cares?

Give us something we can work with.

A wipe out on the highway with no injuries doesn’t seem like a dramatic story until it happens…well, to you. It’s kind of like how the general population views a prop-

It seemed a fair point. Just erty crime. No one sees the real about everybody slowed down drama until they’ve had their and looked though, as if it was house burgled and some creep a hot summer afternoon and has pawed through her underwear drawer. we were selling sweet corn Saturday was a snowy day out of the trunk for five bucks in the Similkameen Valley and a dozen.

Highway 3 through Princeton Don’t know honey. Maybe was a mess of slush and black they recognize your mother ANDREA DEMEER ice. from her picture from the Rounding the bend near the newspaper. old dog former Visitor’s Center the car Of course, these travellers new tricks simply chose a path of its own, were simply making sure no sliding into the oncoming lane, one was crying and no one spinning twice and coming to rest was bleeding and that’s a fair atop a large pile of snow. point too.

It was after ascertaining everyone was Comic relief was provided by the Argo unharmed when the yelling began. plow driver, who crept by at a snail’s pace in WHAT WERE YOU DOING? WHAT what grandmother would have called “a day WERE YOU THINKING? YOU TRIED TO late and a dollar short” fashion.

KILL US! The second truly humbling moment came Naturally, came the reply. This was all when the first Good Samaritan pulled over. carefully planned. For crying out loud, any She wanted to know if there was someone mother worthy of her stretch marks knows if we could call. she is going to try to murder the children she This drew a depressing blank. It’s not that does it before they are bigger than her. after 18 months in Princeton the DeMeers Well, now what? have no friends who would respond to a Standing on the shoulder of the road we request for help. It’s just that those phone observed the cars passing “the scene of the numbers aren’t programmed into anyone’s crime.” device. Most of our contacts still have a difAfter several dispirited minutes one of the ferent area code.

A couple turned around and stopped, boys one ventured: “Why is nobody stopping?” offered a ride home so we could regroup

and figure out a way to retrieve the car. After that several people pulled to the shoulder to check that everyone was okay and offer similar assistance. Despite the falling snow and chilly temperatures, the occasion took on the pleasant feeling of a receiving line.

Will forever have warm feelings for the Hyslop family. Not only did they stop, Mr. Amanda Hyslop crawled underneath the car on the side of a slippery highway in bad weather to assess whether or not he could pull the vehicle off the snow pile and out of the ditch on a dangerous curve.

Humble. Humble. Humble.

Eventually one of the kids remarked: “Mom, you don’t seem to be doing anything about this. What’s the plan?”

There was no plan.

My last thoughtful decision had been to overcorrect into a skid. If there had been oncoming traffic the family would have made this week’s paper in a wholly unexpected manner.

Didn’t feel up to being team leader, at that point.

Also, it was just past 1:30. Mr. DeMeer and his eldest son finish work together at that time, and I knew eventually the next vehicle to come across this little roadside show would be two men would take over.

Damsel in distress isn’t a very comfortable role. And that’s the last time we are going to talk about humility, for a while.

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Osprey Lake is a photographer’s paradise

Most of Canada’s bald eagle population is found in Western British Columbia. Did you know if a bald eagle loses a feather on one side of its body, it will naturally lose a feather on the opposite side to preserve its balance? – source Canadian Geographic.

In areas of clear cut logging, BC’s moose population has declined as much as 70 per cent in recent years. – source Globe and Mail.

River otters are entertaining to watch frolic in snow and water, however it is not uncommon for people to report being attacked by these friendly looking creatures.

There are 150 species of owls in the world and 15 of them are found in British Columbia.

Many thanks to Greg and Terry Tellier of Osprey Lake for sharing their photographs of the past week – taken while hiking and snowshoeing in the area. If you’ve got pictures of fabulous winter fun or amazing wildlife or scenery The Spotlight would be happy to receive them. Email publisher@similkameenspotlight.com.

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Family creates legacy for local volunteer and historian Erin Trainer

If you’ve lived in Princeton for a while, you’ve likely met George Kassa. He called the small town home for 83 years, and until his death in 2014, put his heart into his community.

“My dad was extremely proud of Princeton,” says Kassa’s son, Bryan. “Even in his final years, he was at the museum a couple times a week going through old photos and identifying people, places and events.”

Now Bryan is carrying on his father’s legacy by setting up a $10,000 endowment fund through the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS). The money will be used to support community groups in Princeton.

“I’ve been a director of the Shuswap Community Foundation for six years, and I’ve seen the benefits,” says Bryan, a Salmon Arm resident. “The grants we give go a long way to enhancing the quality of life in our community, and I know dad would want the same in Princeton.”

George Kassa was born in 1926 in Czechoslovakia. Three years later, his family moved to the Princeton area where his father worked for Canadian Pacific. Kassa later met his wife Eva, a nurse in town, and secured a position with the highways department as a heavy duty mechanic.

Bryan says his parents were downto-earth, working-class people. They also believed in community involvement.

“Princeton felt like home. My dad knew everyone, and everyone knew him. He felt a sense of responsibility to give back.”

Kassa was part of the volunteer fire department for more than three decades. In 1959, he helped open the Princeton Credit

Union and served as its president for 12 years. “At one point, he volunteered to be a guarantor for the community’s new ambulance,” Bryan laughs. “I don’t think mom was too happy but that’s who dad was.” In the last year of his life, Kassa also volunteered at the Museum.

Bryan hopes this donation will spark more interest in Princeton, and encourage those who are estate planning to consider the CFSOS. The foundation invests donations, and distributes grants each year using the interest generated. Donors can make a general donation or specify a community or group where they would like their money to go. Bryan and his wife Patti will be contributing more money to his father and mother’s fund in the future.

“Many people leave money in their wills for a specific project, and while that may be an important cause, once the money has been spent, that’s it,” says Bryan. “On the flip side, by donating to the Community Foundation, you are contributing to an endowment fund that operates in perpetuity, spinning off investment income for new grants each year. Long after I’m gone, dad’s fund will keep going.”

Through Bryan’s experience with the Shuswap Community Foundation, he’s also observed that a community’s needs change over time, and often those changes can’t be predicted. He says endowment funds give foundations the flexibility to respond because the money is always there.

There are 191 independent Community Foundations across the country. Canada’s oldest community foundation is the Winnipeg Foundation. The largest, with more than $1 billion in assets, is the Vancouver Foundation.

Eva Kassa was a local nurse and George Kassa “knew everyone and everyone knew him.”

“When people donate their hard-earned money, their hope is that it will be spent wisely. I can’t think of a better way to ensure this, and leave a lasting impact, than through the Community Foundation,” says Bryan.

Recently, the CFSOS granted $14,700 to community kitchen at the Riverside Community Centre, $2350 to the Princeton and District Palliative Care Society, and continues to fund an annual bursary for Princeton high school students.

More information about the Community Foundation can be found at www.cfso.net or call 250-493-9311.

To the editor

Councillors choose favorite Christmas light displays

The home of Keith and Cathy Robillard,148 Edgewood, was considered one of the best lit properties by town councillors.

To the editor I would like to thank all of our good citizens for the wonderful job they did in making our recent Festival Season – Light Up one of the best ever.

Many of the displays were outstanding and your efforts are truly appreciated. To our town crew and staff – congratulations on the great job you did with Veteran’s Square and the great light up celebration.

Councillors Doughty and

Maynard, on behalf of council, viewed many neighborhood displays and wish to acknowledge three that really stood out: Kevin and Cathy Robillard, 148 Edgewood, used mixed lights from hanging icicles to candy cane ornaments and a laser light show. The entire front yard was a gorgeous light show.

Ted Taylor’s home on 267 Tulameen Avenue was a brilliant display of mixed lights, which shone over Allison flats

and downtown providing a visual inspiration and enjoyment for many people.

Cliff and Lynn Pelly’s home was a virtual display of beautiful silver lights that shone on the corner of China Creek Road and Deerview Crescent. It sparkled the entire street.

Again thanks very much to all for a great effort. This is another fine example of many things you do for our wonderful community.

Frank Armitage, Mayor

Water and sewer charges on the rise Spotlight Staff

Princeton residents will see a three per cent increase in their water and sewer bills in 2016.

New rates for the services were passed at a recent town council meeting.

Residential water users will pay $301.92 this year, and residential sewer rates increased to $141.08.

A report prepared by town staff underlined the fact that ratepayers are charged “far less than residents in our neighboring communities.

Water rates in

Thieves hit Kal Tire, face charges Alert residents tipped police to a theft from a local garage last Wednesday night.

Suspects broke into Kal Tire, and made off with seven sets of rims, valued at $40 each.

After being given a description of the suspect vehicle police located the thieves and recovered the rims.

Two men from Surrey face charges of break, enter and theft.

Peachland, for example, are $640 annually, with Okanagan Falls and Ollala residents paying $401 in each community.

Sewer rates in Okanagan Falls are $650, and $235 in Keremeos.

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SUDOKU

Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku.

This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Level: Intermediate

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it’s a good time to be thinking about family. Consider delving more deeply into your genealogy. Research your roots, and you may be surprised at what you discover.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 All that hard work you have been putting in will finally start to pay off, Taurus. It’s quite possible you will receive some good news soon. Don’t forget to go out and celebrate.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, major changes could be coming your way and they likely involve your home life. Get ready for a big move or some major renovations to your home.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This week your thinking could be even sharper than ever. It’s a good time to make plans that affect your future, including those pertaining to education or employment.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 If you let your imagination take over, you just may find others are more receptive to this creative way of expressing yourself, Leo. Use every trick to your advantage.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a recent project of yours could bring about some deserved recognition.

It doesn’t matter if it is at work or home, being honored can feel good.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you feel inspired to express yourself in creative ways this week, go for it. Others may appreciate your sense of humor and may commend you for making them feel better.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a new visitor or someone from your past may put you in touch with another who could make a difference in your life right now. Changes will spring up rapidly.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your thoughts may shift to more positive horizons, and your resulting optimism will prove attractive to others. Spread good cheer to as many people as you can.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Listen closely during all conversations, Capricorn. You can always jot down notes later if you really need to remember something in particular. Paying attention this week is crucial.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the hectic pace you have been keeping may be catching up with you.

It will be difficult to keep this up for much longer, so start to pare down your responsibilities.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may receive a call, text or email today that turns your life in a new direction, Pisces. Just wait for all of those doors to open for you.

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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

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St. Paul’s United Anglican Church January 3rd No Service

Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Community:

Living Water

Community Church 38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 AM Morning Worship Pastor Jason Neufield Kids Club Fridays @ 6 Youth Fridays @ 7:30 Tel: 250-295-7733

Health

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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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments in new building. Close to trail & river.

Twin River 223 Burton Ave., F/S, cats OK, starting @ $700/month + utilities. 604783-7020 or 604-721-4234

Homes for Rent

3+ bedroom house next to golf course, wood stove, large yard, $700 a month, 509-4779504 or 250-295-3536

Like new view home on acreage. Quiet main floor suite. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub and gas fireplace. All appliances, laundry and utilities included. $950/month 250-295-3966

Cute and cozy 2-bdrm, DT Princeton, recently updated, f/s, w/d, n/s, pets neg. Avail.

Feb. 01, $725+ util. 250-2954106 For Lease; Commercial space for lease. 1500 square feet.

20ft ceilings, overhead door, small office. $800.00/month.

Day time call 604-877-1599 & Night time call 604-298-1948.

Newly renovated 2 bdrm home for rent in Princeton, N/S, Ref. Req., fully fenced yard, shed, F/S W/D $800/mo.

250-295-6449 or 250-2958504

Suites, Upper

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All appliances. Smoking ok outside. Cats are ok. Located on Allison Flats. View of river. $950/mo+ util., Avail. Jan. 15, Call 250-295-1775

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Furnished 2bdrm home, 244 Burton Ave., Cabin 5, ideal for shift workers, $600+ DD, TV, internet & util. incl., Avail. Feb. 1, np, no noise, 469-615-7178

Monthly Rentals:

• Fully furnished and includes utilities.

• Room with Kitchenette

$450 • 2 Bedroom Apt., bathroom & kitchenette $1000 - $1200 • 2 Bedroom Lakefront Apartment $1000 - $1200 • 4 Bedroom Apartment $1800

Phone Princeton Castle Resort 250-295-7988

Obituaries

Obituaries

BONNEAU

Apartments for rent in Princeton, available now. Level access in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed.

Rents start at $500.00 month.

Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.

Commercial/ Industrial OfďŹ ce Space for rent, up to 3300 square feet, kitchen & washroom facilities, parking with plug-in’s, front & rear entrance, call 250-295-3310

Homes for Rent 2bdrm (plus small office) on river in town, wood burning stove, new fridge, stove, washer, dryer, heat pump, nice yard, alley access, $995, avail. now, 250-295-7635, rentme.pro@rentmeplaces.com.

Utilities average $58/mo.

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

3bdrm home on 3rd Bench fenced yard, f/s,w/d, no stairs, baseboard heat with wood stove. Parking for 2-vehicles, attached 25’x35’ shop, $950/mo +util. Call 250-2957827. Evenings

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HUGH It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh Bonneau on January 8, 2016. Hugh and his twin brother Ross were born in Vancouver, BC on May 13, 1955. A prankster with a love of old cars, Hughie had a variety of jobs over the years, most notably as a chipperman at a mill in Port Alberni.

In 1997, Hughie moved to Princeton to live with his sister Melodye and was a big help to her on the farm.

He fostered many farm animals over the years and had a menagerie of interesting pets. He enjoyed golf, football, hockey, coffee, A&W teen burgers and spending time with his great niece and nephew. His humor and larger than life personality will be greatly missed.

Hugh was predeceased by his parents Henry Bonneau and Josephine Middlemiss and his sister’s, Rozanne Mannynvali and Carolyn Simmons. He is survived by his daughter Melanie Blight and his two grandchildren, his sister’s Melodye Hope, Becky Booth and Germaine Veldhuizen and brother’s Ross Bonneau, Max Bonneau, Phil Bonneau, Mikael Mannynvali, and Marcus Mannynvali, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of Àowers, donations can be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society. A private service will be held in the spring at Hugh’s request.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca

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