Similkameen Spotlight, October 10, 2012

Due to the current condition of high fire dan-ger 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, fire-works 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 ServiceKamloops 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 account-able 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 KronebuschEmergency Services Supervisor at 250-490-4139 or go to http://bcwildfire.ca

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SPOTLIGHTThe SimilkameenThe Similkameen

PRINCETON BUILDERS MART (1980) LTD.250-295-6938 222 BURTON AVENUE

Thank you!Thank you!To our suppliers, customers and friends...To our suppliers, customers and friends...

Your support throughout the past 35 years is greatly appreciated! Your support throughout the past 35 years is greatly appreciated! ~ Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence~ Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence

$1.10 Includes TAX

BUSINESSBUSINESSErnie and Marilyn retire after 35 years in business. Page 3

NEWSFamily of Albert Chretien receive closure.

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Fire Safety Week A Salute to local Fire ghters. Page 15 - 18

COMMUNITY

Fire ban extended to Nov. 1

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Who said pumpkins dont grow in Princeton? 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. Andersons class won the weigh-in with a 7.5 kg Jack.

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GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577

ARTS COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month. 4:30 p.m. @ the Riverside Centre. En-quiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome!

BUNCHGRASS QUILTERSMeet 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 potters 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 So-ciety 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:ADULT & YOUTH BADMINTON:Grades 4 -12 Monday nights 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ P.S.S. Gym.

PRINCETON LIBRARY:Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 6p.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:New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year.

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. NO Current Representative

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., call Doreen @ 250-295-1577

PRINCETON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY:Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm.

HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2pm to 7pm and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave.

HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come.

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

MEMBERS ONLYPOOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Se-niors Centre. 10:00 am

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

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

SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the fi rst and third Tuesday of every month. Call Ar-nie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information.

LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLECOUNTRY STORE: Fridays 11 - 6 and Saturdays 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available.

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

HIGHER GROUND - 12 STEPMINISTRIES:An outreach of Living Water Foursquare Church 7-9 p.m. . Please contact Living Water Foursquare Church or further de-tails at 250-295-7733

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 womens crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confi dential services.

BACKDOOR COFFEE HOUSE:1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday every month 7:00 p.m. Entertainment for every age. 4th Friday Karaoke & Jam (bring your disc) Plus Jam & Practice night, every Wednes-day Night 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come & join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley @ The Back-door. Great Music - Great Company.

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE:@ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250-295-0171

HealthPRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.

PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings fi rst Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN:If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 orDel 250-295-3266

TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Cen-tre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:0010:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. [email protected]

CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confi dential and anony-mous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30pm at Library call 250-295-7005

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING:Are you concerned about someones drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact 250-295-7005 or 250-295-6922

ALANON: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

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 infor-mation, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.

ROYAL PURPLE:Meetings fi rst and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.

ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sun-day, 2 PM.

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.

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

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

PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.

SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Cham-ber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 [email protected]

HEDLEY MUSEUM:General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

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

VERMILION FORKS FIELDNATURALISTS:Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 PM at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.

OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME:Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Club House.

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY:Meets at the Chamber Basement every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact [email protected] New Members welcome!

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

PRINCETON FISH & GAME:General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION:Meets at the fair grounds. Third Thurs-day of each month at 7 p.m. New Mem-bers welcome!

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION:Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room. 6:30 p.m. New Members wel-come!

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB:Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heart-land Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. 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.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438

LAPADARY PRINCETONS 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!

YOUTH & ADULT CHOIR:If you would like to join, come to the Baptist Church at practice times.Youth Christmas Musical, Mondays 3:45 - 4:15. Adults Christmas Musical, Once upon a Holy Night. Sundays 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

YouthINTERESTED IN 4-H:Contact: Alana Baird 250-295-0550 for more info.

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

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

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

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

PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00- 2:00. (pre-natal) 11:00 -12:00 Moms help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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PRINCETON BC Hydro is partnering with three Princeton retailers to offer incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient products during October, Power Smart Month.

Power Smart discounts are available to customers for in-store purchases of energy-efficient lighting, televisions and appliances.

Every year during October, Power Smart Month, BC Hydro shows British Columbians how easy it is to make smart energy use choices and save money on monthly electricity bills. BC Hydro provides increased rebates and incentives to help encourage energy conservation throughout the year.

Facts:Participating retailers in Princeton include: Home Hardware Coopers Foods SearsCustomers can save up to $6 on select ENERGY

STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs and up to $8 on ENERGY STAR LED bulbs.

Some retailers are also offering additional savings on ENERGY STAR fixtures like ceiling fans, and other energy-saving devices like motion sensors for lighting and power bars.

Some retailers are also offering a 12 per cent discount on select energy-efficient ENERGY STAR rated televisions and major appliances, as well as double the mail-in rebates on select ENERGY STAR clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators and freez-ers.

More than 700 retailers in over 90 communities across the province are participating in Power Smart month incentives.

For a complete list of all rebates and specials and for more information visit powermart.ca.

Energy efficient, ENERGY STAR lighting, tele-visions and appliances can help reduce electricity costs.

LEDs use at least 75 per cent less energy than incandescent lighting and can last up to 25 years.

ENERGY STAR televisions use up to 30 per cent less electricity than standard models.

ENERGY STAR fridges and freezers use 20 per cent less energy.

ENERGY STAR washing machines are 36 per cent more efficient and a front-loading washing machine can cut water use by nearly 40 per cent.

Be Power Smart in Princeton and save

Hedley property attracts the attention of a major mining company

WestCan Uranium Corp. (Symbol WCU.V), recently announced in a press release that the com-panys management is reacting to the recent surge in the market activity and is actively pursuing poten-tial joint ventures on its holdings in the Hedley Gold Basin of Southern British Columbia, located 230 kilometres east of Vancouver.

The total land package involved covers approxi-mately 16,000 hectares.

Westcans project has attracted the attention of a senior Canadian based gold producer. Westcan was approached by the senior mining company earlier this year, (which cannot be named at this juncture due to confidentiality issues), to review the proper-ties held under option by Westcan.

Two geologists have been sent to the area to evaluate the historical data which has been assembled over the winter, by Grant Crooker, a Similkameen based geologist who is Westcans qualified person for the project, and the vendor of 11,000 of the 16,000 hectares.

The area concerned has been broken down into six target areas; the WP, Chevron, Blitz, Lookout, Paul and Kel, based on geological, geochemical and geophysical parameters. Westcan previously issued a news release on the WP target (see Stockwatch Feb. 8, 2012) and has finished the examination of the second of the six target areas, the Chevron target

(see Stockwatch Feb. 23, 2012). This target covers an area 1,500 metres long

by 1,000 metres wide and contains the Speculator, Don and Lost Horse 86 showings. The target area is underlain by Hedley formation sedimentary and Whistle formation volcanic rocks of the Nicola Group that have been intruded by diorite of the Hedley intrusions and granodiorite of the Cahill Creek pluton.

Although to date there have been no discussions as to details of a potential joint venture, interest from the major mining company is continuing.

Work on the properties is currently being car-ried out by Westcan for assessment purposes, and Westcan intends to announce details of a financing shortly.

The emphasis will be on the flow through units, as the property is eligible for the Super Flow Through tax incentive program.

The Hedley Formation is considered to be the most favourable host rock for gold-skarn type depos-its in the Hedley District, and hosts the strata-bound gold-skarn deposits at Nickel Plate Mountain. Gold production at Nickel Plate Mountain commenced in 1904 and continued until 1996 with production of 2,524,313 ounces of gold from the Nickel Plate and Hedley-Mascot mines.

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An Adventure in ExcellenceRockRidge Canyon

Management and Staff wish to congratulate

Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence on the occasion of their

retirement.Very Best Wishes from all of us!

2000 Willies Ranch Road (250) 295-0015 | Fax (250) 295-0059

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUBThe Princeton Rotary Club would like

to congratulate

Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence on their retirement!

We would also like to thank Ernie for his many years of dedicated support in

and for all Rotary fundraisers.

Congratulations, Ernie and Marilyn.

170 Bridge St. 250-295-6060

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGIONGeorge Pearkes Branch

#56Congratulations Ernie and Marilyn!

Retirement is a time to look back with satisfaction, and a time

to look ahead with anticipation.A time to fi ll each day with

enjoyment.A very special time for you.

THE HUT

367 Hwy 3 Princeton [email protected] 250-295-3835

As a chapter closes in your life,

and a new onestarts for you,

may your yearsbe lled

with all the thingsyoure looking forward to!

Congratulations Ernie & Marilyn!

Its time for you... to look back with pride and satisfaction on years well lived...

And look forward... To all the things youve yet to enjoy!

Congratulations and best wishes Ernie and Marilyn.Enjoy your retirement!j y y

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Ernie and Marilyn,Congratulations on your well

deserved retirement!

Wishing you muchhappiness in the years ahead.

259 Bridge Street 250-295-68481049 McCurdy Road

Kelowna, B.C.(250) 765-1050

Its great to see someone as deserving as you retire. Be sure you work just as hard

at relaxing as you have in your long career.

Congratulations Ernie and Marilyn!

~ from the Staff of GENTEK Kelowna

After almost 35 years of serving Princeton and area, partners in life and business, Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence have officially retired.

As of September 1 of this year, the Lawrences sold Princeton Builders Mart 1980 Ltd. (Irly Bird), to their very good friends, Susan Robinson and Peter Confortin.

In January of 1978 a partner-ship developed with the Summerland Builders Mart, (a Timber Mart yard) and shortly after Ernie began managing their Princeton operation.

At this time, the location of the store was on Vermilion Ave., where the Fields store operates today. The store yard was between the building and the sidewalknot a great deal of space for a building supply yard.

The small yard created challenges for the operation. Thursdays were usually days of mass panic as customers would have to arrive at the same time as the delivery truck in order to pick up their purchases. Due to the lack of space, the road was often filled to capacitythankfully, the neighbours and the town were quite understanding.

In 1980, the Lawrences purchased the operation from Summerland, and the business known as Princeton Builders Mart 1980 Ltd., was born.

Running a business and raising three children; Andrew, Heather and Tess, kept the family quite busy. Marilyn also worked as the Princeton Public Health Nurse for many years.

Volunteering has been an important part of both Ernie and Marilyns lives. Ernie is a proud 17 year member of the Princeton Rotary Club, Christmas Songfest coordinator for 25 years and member of Save Our Similkameen, since

its inception. Marilyn has served as a director on the B.C. Lung Association for over 25 years and had served on the executive committee for several years as well.

In 1983 Marilyn took on the account-ing/bookkeeping tasks for Princeton Builders Mart, working alongside her husband full-time.

During 1987 Princeton Builders Mart became a member of IRLY, a Surrey, B.C., based co-op that provided supplies, services and trucking. The following year, the Lawrences purchased land on Burton Ave.the current location of the business.

In 1991, Len Buchignani of Barbuck Construction worked through a very mild winter, allowing completion of the new building on Burton by June of 1992.

During Fathers Day weekend, store inventory, racks and displays were trucked, forklifted and literally pushed, pulled and dragged across the highway to the new site.

In January of this year, IRLY (Princeton Builders Mart) became part of Tim-Br Mart, a nation wide co-op.

Ernie and Marilyn have enjoyed the time with their customers, Its why we get up in the morning, Ernie said.

They have many fond memories of them and of their staff membersour employees are stellar.

Support from industry such as the sawmill and the mine has also been tremendous Ernie said, Thank you to the people of Princeton. Its been a plea-sure serving youwe cant thank you enough.

The couple are not leaving Princeton, they are just off to enjoy retirement. However, Marilyn did say that she may just lend Ernie to the Builders Mart occa-sionally, just to go down and kick the lumber pile around a bit.

Long time friends of Ernie and Marilyn Lawrence have become the new own-ers of Princeton Builders Mart - Irly Bird.Partners Susan Robinson and Pete Confortin officially took ownership on September 1 of this year.

Contributed

The road to retirement

One of the very first Princeton Builders Mart advertisements in the Spotlight, when Ernie took over as manager.

Ernie and Marilyn take a break during one of their final days at Princeton Builders Mart 1980 Ltd.

Contributed

Ernie enjoys Thanksgiving Soup in the Community Garden at John Allison Elementary School. Ernie has been a major supporter of the garden.


Lisa [email protected]

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d,WW>/d/KE On July 26, 2012, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission), pursuant to sections 45, 46, and 56 of the Utilities Commission Act (the Act), for approval of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project (Project) for its electricity customers, including approval of a revised depreciation rate for the proposed meters to be installed (the Application).

The Application estimates the capital cost of the Project to be $47.7 million and expects the Project to commence in late 2013 and be completed by 2015. FortisBC proposes to install 115,000 residential and commercial AMI meters. To maintain firm contract vendor pricing, FortisBC requests approval of the proposed Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity by July 20, 2013.

On September 28, 2012, the Commission issued Order G-137-12 establishing the amended Preliminary Regulatory Timetable and the Community Input Sessions for this Application.

d,KDDhE/dz/EWhd^^^/KE The Community Input Sessions will provide Members of the public an opportunity to make presentations to the Commission Panel on the AMI Project, and the presentations will be recorded. Each presentation will be limited to 15 minutes. All parties making submissions at the Community Input Sessions are encouraged to provide a hard copy of their submissions for filing on the official record.

Parties wishing to make a presentation to the Commission Panel should contact Mr. Gordon Fulton, Commission Counsel, at or (604) 647-4104 by Monday, October 15, 2012. If by Wednesday, October 17, 2012 four or less presentations are scheduled for a Community Input Session, then that

Community Input Session will be cancelled. Notice of cancellation of a Community Input Session will be provided to those who register with the Commission Secretary for the Community Input Session.

A short information session will be held on how to participate in a Commission proceeding at 5:45 p.m. prior to the commencement of the evening Community Input Sessions. An information letter will be posted to the Commissions proceeding website providing Participants with procedural information on the Community Input Session.

All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application, will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commissions web site.

Wh>//E^Wd/KEK&d,KhDEd^ The Application and supporting documents will be available for viewing on the Commissions website at .The Application and supporting documents will also be made available for inspection at FortisBCs Head Office at Suite 100, 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 7V7, and at the BC Utilities Commission office, Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2N3.

&hZd,Z/E&KZDd/KE For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, by telephone (604) 660-4700 or BC Toll Free at 1-800-663-1385, by fax (604) 660-1102, or by email ^.

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One of the hottest topics at the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention in Victoria involved a resolution surrounding the decriminalization of mari-juana.

The convention delegates voted in favour of decrim-inalization by a narrow margin, a vote that was prob-ably quite reflective of societal thinking in general on the issue.

Its a tough subject to take a firm stance on. The criminal activity associated with marijuana produc-tion and use seems reminiscent of the days of bootleg alcohol and Prohibition. One cant help but think that decriminalization and regulated use of pot would take away its attractiveness to criminal organizations, but at the same time there is the aspect of marijuanas role in the importation and use of more powerful and more lethal drugs.

The RDOS top cop, Brad Haugli, expressed his view to the regional district board on more than one occassion that the trade in marijuana - in B.C. - involved use of the drug as a trade item for other drugs like cocaine and ecstacy. He also pointed out that deregulation in the provincial jurisdiction of B.C. would create even more opportunities for the criminal element to provide pot to other jurisdictions where the substance is still illegal.

Still, we cant help but wonder - especially when one looks at the regulatory industry created by the strict enforcement of marijuana laws in certain U.S.states, where virtually whole economies are created from law enforcement with regard to what many people see as a recreational drug - whether deregulation might not ultimately be the best of what are ultimately two poor choices at best.

Marijuana debate presents two tough choices

SpotlightOPINION

VICTORIA My column on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for womens studies, sociology and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging.

Thats a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix in his legislature office last week to get a better sense of his thinking on the subject.

Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particularly. He meets frequently with business people now, and his recent speeches emphasize that every one of them talks about the grow-ing shortage of skilled employees.

Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announcing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province. He says its because the NDP have been pounding away at them for eight months about freezing advanced education spending in their March budget. Dix calls that a crucial mistake and predicts the government will reverse it soon.

So I think, if were going to have a mission for four years as a government, if were elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills shortage, he told me.

In his speech to the recent municipal convention, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.s apprentice-ship system. Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corporation called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said.

Dix assured me he isnt proposing to blow up the ITA, or hand control back to unions. They will have a voice, along with busi-ness.

Speaking to the NDP executive, Dix referred to Phil Hochstein,

president of the non-union Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, as the symbol of trades training decline. Not surprisingly, Hochstein has a dif-ferent take.

The 37 per cent figure is misleading, Hochstein said, because under the ITA there are currently 32,000 apprentices in the system, twice as many as when it was union controlled. Many drop out in the first year, and Alberta claims a better completion rate because they dont start counting until the second year. And when Dix touts Albertas mandatory trade system, Hochstein said he means returning to a system where all work is restricted to journeymen or registered appren-tices of that trade.

What it does is impose union jurisdiction on the training system of the entire construction industry, Hochstein said. So multi-skilling, multi-tasking, organizing the work in the most efficient way is blown out of the water, and its stuck in the old craft system of training.

The marketplace has spoken on that restrictive system, he said, and unionized construction is down to about five per cent of the market, based on payroll.

Hochstein said the NDP talks a great game about getting more young people into trades. But when unions have the upper hand, they will always favour seniority. A quota of two apprentices per journey-man means another one cant be hired.

Dix agreed with me that the public school system has over-empha-sized university, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers that are in short supply. As B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair recently noted, tradesmen themselves often dont encourage their kids, because theyve been told all their lives that they are tool monkeys in a dead-end job.

And would NDP student grants be targeted to need? Dixs answer was a definite maybe.

Skills training our mission, Dix declares

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ANGSTADT, Kyle DavidApril 24, 1970 ~ September 5, 2012

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, October

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Dear Editor,About a month ago my darling pet cat went missing. I looked all

over Hedley where we live. I asked questions to neighbours and con-sulted with those that have more experience than me with the behav-iour of domestic animals, in this case catsto find out that indeed it seemed peculiar its disappearance. But, no one had seen her. My next step was to approach the local SPCA for our region, the Penticton SPCA office. After giving them a description of the cat and letting them know that the cat had been tattooed and a microchip implanted for easier recognition in case she got lost, they said no cat fitting the description had been turned in. Both the microchip and tattooed infor-mation were linked to the Veterinary Hospital in Chilliwack. I contact-ed the hospital, they, upon confirming that their information is indeed connected to their facility and assured me no one from Penticton had ever contacted them cat Hippie. Otherwise they would have for certain contacted me in turn.

BY this time I had started losing hope of ewer finding her again. Then, about a week ago, I heard the screams of a women that was house sitting my next door neighbours house. For some reason, just like a mother feels, my instincts told me that the incident might very well be linked to my cat. I decided to go into the Penticton SPCA office and enquire once again, this time armed with the news given to me by the local POst Master, that indeed a cat fitting Hippies description had been found agonizing a leg hold trap set by me neighbour before going on holidays. By this time, several local residents stated that the man has a history of taking pleasure in killing little defenceless animals, not only cats and dogs, but squirrels, for example.

Penticton SPCA this time around confirmed the identity of my cat by matching the serial numbers in the tattoo. They also said that Hippie

had been brought into their office with severe injuries (it seems like multiple injuries) as well as being severely traumatized by having been in a trap for more than 5 days with no water or food.

A person that is wanting to get rid of an animal has several options. First you can let the owner of the pet know that the animal needs to be kept out of their yard. (My cat was an indoor cat by the way) If the owner does not understand, they can opt fore a Live trap and turn the animal over to the SPCA, who in turn would contact the owner and warn them of their neglectfulness. Using leg hold traps is inhumane, no doubt about it, they after force the animal to chew their own leg in an attempt to free themselves.

To make the long and distressful story short, this man with his actions has caused undue amount of pain to me personally, to my family, and most importantly, undue pain and suffering to Hippie. At present my cat remains at the Penticton SPCA which refuses to return Hippie to me. They initially tried to exhort twenty-five hundred dol-lars for her return to my family, and now they are saying I have no right to claim her back! It is my familys consolation that the Vet at the Chilliwack clinic as well as my GP stand behind us. I would like to add that, let this be a lesson to the importance to stand up against violent acts such as this and many others. People with that conduct themselves with violence or commit violent acts have to receive a strong message that bullying is not to be tolerated.

If anyone wishes to forward with more information about the case, you can either contact the Penticton SPCA or report it to the local RCMP. Fear is no way to live in a free nation.

Marcela A. Toro GarlandHedley BC

Dear Editor,In the Native way of thinking

the Big White Chiefs in Eastern Teepee are again talking with Forked Tongue.

What they are saying is that the Black Sand in Northern Alberta is good for something besides fix-ing a leaky canoe. What they want to do is dig a long ditch from Alberta to Kitimat and put a surely to leak pipe in it to pump the liqui-fied Black Sand through our Sacred Lands & Rivers.

We all know that in the past coming from the White Chiefs

mouth cannot be trusted more than the dung from their dark reared.

As a white man I am much in agreement of this kind of thinking coming from our Native Chiefs and Population.

The present Health Care Crisis in our own neck of woods clearly shows that the Chiefs we have elected to power talk with a crooked tongue every time they open their mouth.

Yukon Eric HolopainenPrinceton, BC

Dear Editor,Last spring when the Conservative

government announced changes to a program that allows people to work part-time while they are receiving Employment Insurance (EI), it seemed like an improvement. Well, as usual the devil is in the details: the changes actually punish low-income Canadians by clawing back 50% of the very first dollar an EI recipient makes.

Until now, an allowable earnings provision let people earn and keep up to 40% of their weekly EI benefit, giv-ing them an incentive to work more. For example, if Kenny Gettabreak is receiving a $400 weekly EI benefit, he could earn and keep $160.

The Conservatives claim the new Working While on Claim program allows claimants to keep more of what they earn, yet they conveniently forget to mention that it eliminated the allow-able earnings provision. While Kenny Gettabreak used to be able to keep the full $160 of earnings, now he only gets $80 since 50% of it is clawed-back.

They are forcing people in low-paying jobs or who only work a few hours a week to do with less.

Since Parliament resumed this fall, the Liberal Party has been demanding that Minister Finley reinstate the allow-able earning provision. Not only is she unwilling to do so, she is unwilling to even admit that low-income Canadians are being penalized.

Knowing the dogma of this Conservative government, either they believe people working part-time are too lazy to work more, or it is just another hidden measure to force people to move out of our small communities. Either way, it is a punitive new program for low-income Canadians that rein-forces my belief in these Conservatives: dont trust them as far as you can throw them.

Rodger Cuzner, MPLiberal Critic for Human Resources

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On Saturday, Sept. 29, 38 golfers set out on the front nine of the Princeton Golf Course to participate in a joint fundraiser for two local youth sport clubs. The Princeton Skating Club and the Kokanee Summer Swim Club joined forces to organize this fun golf tournament. Event organizers, Suzanne Holland and Barb Gould, received generous local business sup-port for the event and they are truly appreciative of all the donations.

Capri Insurance sponsored the Putting Contest. There was a four-way tie so the four golfers tried again to sink a long challenging putt. The event ended in a blind putt and Hanna Gould was the Closest to the pin winning the $100 prize.

Westland Insurance sponsored a $10,000 Hole In One on the 7th hole one golfer, Ron Graff, came closest to sinking the dream shot but the grand prize remained unclaimed.

Chef Peter provided an outstanding buffet for all the participants to enjoy.

After the dinner prizes were awarded and Sunderland/Vandermeulen team were first to select from the prize table for low score. Team Hassel/Marr were up next to select for the Most Honest Golfers. The remaining participants were selected by draw.

Leah Ward won the Ladies Longest Putt prize and Carol Soderstrom won the Ladies Long Drive. Loretto Emmons and Al Lawes won the Pick-A-Card Long Drive. Dave Holland won Mens Long Drive and Ted Taylor won the Mens KP

Silent Auction items were bid on throughout the evening and door prizes were also handed out.

Event organizers would like to acknowledge the amazing support for their two small clubs. Thank you to all the businesses, families and friends who came out to golf and who give their support throughout the year.

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Former Princeton Secondary School graduate Jessie McLean now head coach for Kings College Eagles Mens Basketball team out of Edmonton came into town last Wednesday for a spirited practice after the PSS weekly Basketball drop-in session. The kids were very impressed with the high tempo and skill from Jesses team. They were here for one practice then off to Vancouver for 3 exhibition games, returning to Princeton on Saturday and then a return flight to Edmonton on Sunday. Best of luck for his upcoming season and thanks for bringing his boys over for an eye opening practice!

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Grade 8 boys show their skillsGrade 8 Boys Volleyball season is in full swing. The boys played two games on Tuesday against KVR and Holy Cross from Penticton. Although they lost both of the games, the boys are feeling pretty confi-dent they have a win-ning team.Be sure to check out the both the girls and boys teams as they master their skills this season.



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It has been over a year and a half of speculat-ing for the family of missing Penticton man Al Chretien.

On Saturday, September 29 their questions were answered. Two hunters in Elko County, Nev. found his remains about 12 kilometres from where the vehicle Albert and his wife Rita had been trav-elling in got stuck on a back country road.

We had long concluded Albert was in heaven already. We know we have more insight into his last day here. We now have comfort and closure to this chapter in our lives, said Henry Chretien, Alberts brother.

The older brother said finding the remains will hopefully bring closure to many of the friends, family and complete strangers who volunteered their time to search for Albert.

Our understanding is that Alberts remains were found resting under a tree. He had placed his backpack where it could be seen and he laid down under the protection of the tree for a much-needed rest and died peacefully in his sleep, said Henry. After leaving the van he had walked 10 miles, climbed 2,300 feet in altitude and in adverse conditions.

A memorial service for Albert was held in April, but the family said his remains will come home to Penticton to be buried as he wished.

Less than two weeks ago, Rita made a public appearance in Baker City, Ore. to thank all those who have helped in the search for her husband. She told the audience that after they got stuck, Albert had tried to make a 9-1-1 call from a cell-phone and had gotten through.

According to the story in the Baker City Herald, the call was cutoff before he could tell the dispatcher everything first responders would need to know to get to them. The couple then tried to walk out of the area together on the second day of being stranded, but had to return to the van because of the adverse March weather conditions and Rita had injured her knee. The next day Albert decided he would go alone to seek help, leaving his wife Rita in the safety of the van to wait.

As they parted that day, they believed that whether they saw each other in a few days or not, they would eventually see each other in heaven, said the couples pastor Neil Allenbrand at a press conference held by the family on Tuesday.

Rita survived 49 days on nothing but a small spoonful of trail mix a day, hard candy, fish oil tablets, water and her Christian faith. Running out of food and energy, Rita previously said she believed she was going to die the day she was found by a group of hunters on ATVs.

The Chretien family have had closure on Alberts death for quite some time. Rita said the discovery of his body was just tangible evi-dence of how he passed away.

On Tuesday, the quiet and demure woman who has proven to be an inspiration to many thanked everyone for their assistance and her loving husband for valiantly trying to find them help.

I thought you did good Al, thank you for your effort, said Rita of what ran through her head when she heard her husband had made it halfway to the nearest town of Mountain City before he

could go no further. I know he did it for me. I was so grateful.

Hunters discover body

Detective Dennis Journigan of the Elko County Sheriffs Office said the missing mans remains were found by elk hunters Rodney Thompson and Jay Doak.

They actually found a backpack and looked through it, and there was a logo on it and they recognized it was from British Columbia, so they put two and two together, said Journigan. They didnt have cell service there so they had to come out to where they could get it to call us.

The Chretiens were reported missing on March 19, 2011 after having not been heard from since they left Penticton for a business convention in Las Vegas. The couple followed the suggested route that they thought was taking them to their destination that evening of Jackpot, Nev. Instead, they wound up on a remote forestry service road near the Idaho and Nevada border. They had thought it was a shortcut that would lead them back to the main road, but then the sun went down and before they knew it, they were lost. The muddy, snowy terrain caused their van to slide off the road.

Three days later, 59-year-old Albert packed up a bag with some of the trail mix they were eat-ing and the GPS and left his wife with their van, attempting to walk back to State Route 225 in search of help.

It was seven weeks later that Rita was miracu-lously found alive by a group of hunters. The search for her husband continued for months by authorities, search and rescue parties and volun-teers.

With no trace of the man found, in April 2012 a memorial service was held at a Penticton church where more than 500 people gathered to celebrate Alberts life.

Al rarely missed a day without saying to me I love you, said Rita during her tribute to her dearest friend and husband. I have many good memories to cherish for the rest of my life. We were married 38 years. He truly was a gift of God to me. I miss him very much and I will see him again some day.

Det. Journigan said Albert had headed in the right direction on his trek to find help, and was about halfway to the nearest town.

Its steep, wooded terrain and where he was found was in a grove of trees, said Journigan, who added he did not know if an autopsy would take place.

It looks like he died of natural causes. He tried to probably get out of a snowstorm because there was a lot of snow in that country at that time of year. It looked like he tried to find some shelter and perhaps froze, we dont know. It was a pretty tough winter and usually that country is pretty inaccessible until the snow starts to melt and the spring comes.

Search parties, airplanes and other efforts were previously made to scour the area where Alberts remains were found, but Journigan estimates the body was buried underneath about 10 feet of snow.

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Many fatal res start at night

Smoke alarms save lives

As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips:s7HENYOUchange your clocks, test your smoke arlam.s9OUHAVEless than three minutes to escape a re. So when smoke alarms sound, ev-eryone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential.s)NSTALLONESMOKEALARMon every storey and outside BEDROOMS)NSTALLINSIDEbedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. s%NSUREALLSMOKEALARMSare fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.s)FYOURHOMEHASANYfuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recom-mended.

s2EPLACESMOKEALARMSEV-ery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether

battery operated or hardwired into your

homes electrical system.Carbon monox-ide is colour-less, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO

alarm, humans cannot detect its

presence. Despite the average home hav-

ing several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not INSTALLEDA#/ALARM)NAD-dition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the u, without the FEVER)TISROUTINELYRESPON-sible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiag-nosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, diz-ziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain dam-age and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www.safeathome.ca web site.

)NVESTIGATIONSinto home re deaths very often nd that a smoke alarm did not sound. )TMAYHAVEbeen discon-nected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or some-one may have taken them out. Smoke alone wont necessar-ILYWAKEYOUUP)NFACTTHEfumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from fam-ily members to put safety measures into place. As well, family mem-bers are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a re. Focus on

these six priorities to help aging family members pro-tect themselves against re in the home.

NINSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.NLarger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.NFor the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.NAn IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to aming res and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.N Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.N REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

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Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 res that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The ndings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 res in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

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1. Keep volatile chemicals, such as fertilizers and turpentine, in labeled containers within a locked storage area separate from your home.

2. Store gasoline in an approved container outside of your home.

3. Store matches and lighters in a locked cabinet.

4. Keep things that can burn away from your fireplace and always keep a glass or metal screen in front of your fireplace.

5. Never leave the kitchen unattended while cooking.

6. Keep things that can burn, such as dishtowels and plastic bags, at least three feet away from the range top.

7. Thoroughly soak cigarette and cigar butts with water before dumping them in the trash.

8. Never leave barbecue grills unattended while in use.

9. Never leave burning candles unattended.10. Dont overload electrical outlets, extension cords and power strips.

A special thank you to the volunteer Firefighters who make our community a safer place to live and work.

~ Saluting our local heroesHedley Fire Department celebrates

100 years of service

Eastgate Fire Protection Society

The Hedley Fire Department held a celebration of their 100 year anniversary, starting with an appa-ratus demonstration, and a water ballet spraying water against a beautiful blue sky, creating rainbows against that spectacular backdrop. It was explained to spectators why we did things in such and such a way, why we wore turnout gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and how the pump hoses and nozzles operated.

A well attended open house with a historical display well as all of the current apparatus, People could view the equipment, ask questions as to how they work, and see the contrast between firefighting today and 100 years ago.

Almost 100 hotdogs were served, for a donation, dropped in a firefighters boot.

Children as well as some older folk were enter-tained by being able to put out a structure fire using forest fire equipment, emulating in a very small way what a regular structure fire would be like.

This celebration was held in place of Fire Prevention Week as home and fire safety were one of the themes of the day.

The Hedley Fire Department now has a full roster of 20 with an average of 14 at each practice. This includes two junior firefighters one who will graduate next year and become a regular firefighter. We hold regular practices on Tuesdays and optional practices on

Saturdays so that people who miss regular practice can catch up, as well as those on probation can get more experience.

They have been holding cross training exercises with the Keremeos Fire Department in areas such as roof venting and water transfer. They have also trained with the Princeton Fire Department. This is invaluable practice to expose our members to advanced instruction and experience practical training.

After a pretty rough 2010, the Eastgate Fire Department has moved forward. After their first responder truck was stolen it was eventually relo-cated. It had been stripped of everything of any value. The truck has since been restored and a 16x 24 addition put onto the firehall to house the truck.

Approximately 50 volunteers assisted with the project over the summer.

The Eastgate Fire Protection Society has contin-ued with regular operations such as brush clean-up to reduce the fuel in the forest that surrounds the community. They are working to complete the renovations and painting of the fire hall.

The year has been fairly quiet as there have been few thunderstorms.

Eastgate Fire Protection Society members are appreciative of all the community residents who lend a helping hand.

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FFurnaces should be inspected and your chimneys cleaned each year.urnaces should be inspected and your chimneys cleaned each year. IInstall smoke alarms on every fl oor of your home and outside every bedroom. nstall smoke alarms on every fl oor of your home and outside every bedroom. RReplace smoke alarm batteries every year, and test alarms on a regular basis. eplace smoke alarm batteries every year, and test alarms on a regular basis. EEnsure your family has a fi re escape plan, with two exits identifi ed for every room. nsure your family has a fi re escape plan, with two exits identifi ed for every room. SSmall appliances should be unplugged when they are not in use.mall appliances should be unplugged when they are not in use.

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~ Saluting our local heroesErris Volunteer Fire Association

Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade

It has been a long process but the association now has some equipment and land on which to develop a fire station and thanks to the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department out of Osoyoos, they have a fire truck as well. Believe it or not, the truck is actually an old Pepsi truck. The association is quite hopeful to have a building standing to house their truck by September of 2013.

Other members of the association include; trea-

surer Lyslie Remme, Emily Posein dispatch commu-nicator, Wendy Freeman recording secretary, Debbie Blue 1st Responders co-ordinator and Sandi Lawlor is president.

Currently, the association has seven firefighters, and eight first responders. They are looking for more members.

If you are interested in joining the association please give Emily Posein a call at 250-295-7629.

THE PRINCETON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE would like to extend their thanks to the following for their support in the Community Safety Net Partners in Safety Book. We are able to give out 280 safety booklets.

Royal Canadian LegionAllterra Land SurveyingCanadas Best Value InnPrinceton Dairy QueenPrinceton Farm CenterPrinceton Janitor ServicesPrinceton Paint & DecoratingPro Automotive & Abba towingSantos RestaurantTri Valley Contstruction Ltd.West Coast Equipment Parts Ltd.Westland Insurance PrincetonAll Purpose Roo ngAnonymous: Make Fire Safety a Daily Habit

Billys Family RestaurantBob & Chris WicksCIBC PrincetonCams TileCedars MotelCoopers FoodsCowboy Coffee & BistroDr. Barry Cook - DentistHeartland RestaurantMacs Auto Parts Ltd./Auto Parts PlusPashas Pizza & Mediterranean FoodPrinceton Animal ClinicPrinceton ChevronPrinceton Esso & Food Store

Princeton Glass Co. Ltd.Princeton Petro CanPrinceton Quick Pick VarietyPrinceton Recycling DepotPrinceton SubwayPrinceton TireSandman Inn PrincetonShirleys Arts and CraftsShoppers Drug Mart PrincetonStan G. Turner Law Corp.The Belaire RestaurantThe SourceThe Villager Inn

Partners in SafetyProtecting kids for LIFE

Chief Ron Smith, Bob Penner, Keith Taylor (Vice President), Rick Lawlor (on truck) Rick Freeman Director, Jake Thiessen and Wayne Ross (Building con-struction) - all are firefighters.

The Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade continues to update their training on a regular basis. They cur-rently have 22 members and would welcome any-one who would like to join. The Volunteer Fire Brigade consists of; Chief Eric Gregson, Asst. chief Rob Banks, Captains; John Laursen, Dan Pippin and Kevin Sill. Lieutenants; Ed Atkinson and Frank Currier. Firefighters; Mike Adam, Grant Beattie, Tim Bey, Brian Burnstad, Dawn Gardner, Frank Harrison, Mike Hearty, Rob Hicks, Susan Laursen, Trevor Mackenzie, Scott McCarron, Jamie McLeod, Donald Miller, Rob New, Carson Zieske, Courtney Fisher and Curtis Bush.

During the first two weeks of Oct., the Volunteer Fire Brigade will be visiting the John Allison and

Vermilion Forks Elementary Schools to bring the stu-dents the Get Out Alive Program.

To date, in 2012 they have responded to 104 call outs - from community service calls to full structure fires.

It is very dry in our area and Chief Gregson would like to remind the community to adhere to the fire ban.


RDOS - Area HExtends a thank you to our

Volunteer Fire ghters.Hayes Creek, Eastgate, Erris,

Allison Lake, Tulameen,Missezula Lake and Princeton,

where we share services.

Your dedication is greatly appreciated!

*Reminder - Fire season is not over yet!

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With much appreciation for our local re ghters

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SpotlightCOMMUNITY~ Saluting our local heroes

Tulameen & District Fire DepartmentReflecting back on the year 2012. During

2012 the TDFD has continued strong with 15 members that include;

Jody Woodford (CHIEF), MichaelSanderson (DEPUTY CHIEF), Dan Wolowidnyk(CAPT), Neil McDiarmid (CAPT), Rachelle Sanderson (SECRETARY), Marg Reichert, Ed Reichert, Tom Reichert, Rod Dixon, James Eisnor, Jimmy Blank, Frankie Reichert, Lori Northway(FIREFIGHTERS), Josh Sanderson, Derreck Northway (YOUTH FIREFIGHTERS).

This year started out as regular as any other year, with our Wednesday night practices of pumping water and the maintaining all of our equipment.

Our firehall became very busy with the spring run off this year. Our Chief did a wonderful job of keeping everyone informed of rising flood waters and also of helping those that needed a hand with just about everything they could think of. After all of the flooding was over we came into summer, and of course, Tulameen Days. This is always a busy time for us with fund raising and setting up our booth to raise funds for future equipment pur-chases, and always a big thank you to anyone that helped out and also purchased something.

In all, the TDFD has had a very nice year with people helping out with our organization with fundraising and being as respon-sible with there fire pits and outdoor burning.

It is always nice not to report any major calls or incidents involving the Fire Dept.

So please keep up the good work, and remember that a clean chimney is a safe chimney.

Michael Sanderson Deputy Chief

Practicing as they preachHayes Creek Members cutting brush/combus-tibles and beetle kill pine 30 meters around the fire hall (always a bad day when the fire hall burns to the ground)As a bonus they cut and split firewood went to a local widow who cannot get her own wood.

Hayes Creek Fire Department advises all homeowners to remove all long grass/weeds/ladder fuels and dead trees from around all buildings on there prop-erty as no fire depart-ment...(or forestry)... is prepared for the worst case scenario (it is just not affordable to have resources available 24/7 for worst case happenings with multiple fires burning when the next drought comes along) in a wild land fire situation and it is your responsibility to do what you can to protect yourself until profes-sional help can get to you when the worst occurs.

Pictured L to R Firefighters Pete

Griezer, Stan Quinton, Herrman Zorn, Errol Bourgoin, Ken Paul, Suzie Griezer, Chief Rob Miller, Rick Law standing in truck.

...Not in photo are Grant Gould and Gail Quinton

Hayes creek has 20 firefighters and medical first responders, a 2000 gallon pumper/ tanker, a 400 gallon pumper tru

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