May 06, 2008 - News Leader
MP TABLES PRIVITE MEMBERS BILL
NDP Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko, M.P., BC Southern Interior, tabled his Private Members Bill, An Act to bring the Food and Drug Regulations in line with the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, that would require bottled water regulations to be raised to the same standards as municipal water. “Independent scientific studies have found numerous contaminants in many brands of bottled water,” stated Atamanenko. According to the NDP agriculture critic, Industry giants such as Nestle are allowed to tap into
ground water while corporations like Pepsi and Coca Cola use municipal water systems to produce a product that is often not as safe as ordinary tap water. “These companies pay little or nothing for water they take from rural springs or public systems then package it in plastic bottles made of environmentally toxic chemicals and then get to sell it at prices hundreds or thousands of times more than ordinary tap water,” declared Atamanenko. “Ensuring that bottled water meets the same strict standards as the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality is a crucial step towards ensuring we have democratic control of the bottled water industry in the public interest,” stated the NDP agriculture critic. Atamanenko hopes that once people are more aware of the exploitive practices this industry engages in they will change the way they think about water and support the growing movement of restaurants, city governments, campuses and schools that are resisting the bottled water industry. “There is an urgent need for comprehensive health and environmental regulations of the bottled water industry,” said Zoe Maggio, bottled water campaigner for the Polaris Institute. “The bottled water industry is vastly unregulated. For example, when we look at health issues, we know that bottling plants only receive government inspections on average every 3 to 5 years. We also know that there have been at least 27 recalls of bottled water since 2000. By contrast, tap water is tested very regularly: The City of Toronto, for example, conducts tests every 4 hours for bacteria, and City of Ottawa staff conducts over 125,000 tests per year.” According to Atamanenko, billions of plastic bottles that require massive amount of fossil fuels to manufacture and transport wind up in landfills every year just to supply consumers with bottled water they really don’t need. “This is a huge and unnecessary impact on the environment which everyone needs to be much more concerned about these days,” concluded Atamanenko.
DRILLING SUCCESSES JUSTIFIES EXPANSION
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC or the Company) announced May 1st that the initial 30,000 meter drill program currently underway at the 100% owned Copper Mountain project has been expanded to a 50,000 meter program based on success to date. The program is focused on continued expansion of the resource base through both incremental additions to known resources as well as the discovery and delineation of new zones of mineralization. A total of five drills are currently working on the property: two drills are being used to obtain detailed geotechnical data for the concentrator and primary crusher foundation design that is needed for the feasibility study; one drill is being used to drill a series of deeper holes to better interpret the large chargeability anomalies defined by the recently completed Titan 24 geophysical survey; and two drills are drilling the northwest and northeast ends of Pit 2 where drill results have identified new zones of mineralization that indicated potential for expansion of the planned Super Pit. All exploration drilling since January 2008 has not been included in the updated resource report being prepared for the Feasibility Study, which is expected to be, completed in the first half of this year. The 2008 drill results will be added to new resource estimates as the project progresses and used for subsequent optimization of the mine plan. The most significant results continue to come from the newly defined higher-grade zone located just west of Pit 2 and north of Pit 1, where drill-hole P1-09 intersected 335 feet grading 0.57% Cu Eq starting at a vertical depth of 600. Drill-hole P1-10 which was drilled at an azimuth of 140 degrees, perpendicular to the orientation of P1- 09, was designed to test the mineralized zone and the Titan 24 chargeability anomaly in this area. A number of mineralized zones were intersected by this drill-hole over a drilled distance of 1,470 feet, which validates the geophysical results in this area. Drill-hole P2-96 was drilled to the northeast of the Pit 2 area and may define the northward extent of mineralization at the east end of the Pit 2 because only a narrow zone of mineralization was intersected. Drill-holes P2-99 and P2-101 were drilled across a peninsula of low grade material that protrudes into Pit 2 in order to provide better definition of the felsite dykes in this area and to test mineralized areas of unknown size that were encountered by historical vertical drilling. The results of these holes will provide better data for the design of the open pits. Drill-holes P2-98, 100 and 101 were drilled to the northwest of the Pit 2 area and indicate that low-grade mineralization continues to trend west north westerly from the Pit 2 area. Drill-hole P1-07 was drilled to test the area below Pit 1 and was extended to test the area between Pit 1 and Pit 3 at depth and although it intersected mineralization below the northwest side of Pit 1 it did not encounter significant mineralization below the remainder of Pit 1.Similarly, drill-hole P1-08 was targeted to test area below the center of Pit 1 and indicated that although numerous narrow intersections of mineralization are present, no significant intersections were encountered at depth. The mineralized system at Copper Mountain is classified as a bulk tonnage, alkalic porphyry copper deposit that is hosted within Nicola Group volcanic rocks. Mineralization is structurally controlled and focused at multi-directional vein intersections and within vein stock work systems. Drill holes are usually drilled at angles of -45 or -55 degrees to provide the best indication of the lateral extents of vertically oriented mineralization. The Copper Mountain project is strategically located 300 km outside of Vancouver. The Copper Mountain project is a former producer and has extensive infrastructure in place, including power and water. The site can be accessed year round via a paved public road to the mine gate, 20 kilometres from Princeton. A Feasibility Study is currently under way with completion targeted for the first half of 2008. Quality Assurance The company employs a system of quality control for drill results, which includes the use of blanks, certified reference material (standards) and check assaying. Core is logged on site and split with a diamond saw. Samples are shipped to Pioneer Laboratories for geochemical analysis of copper with all values of greater than 1,000-ppm copper being re-analyzed by assay.
NDP Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko, M.P., BC Southern Interior, tabled his Private Members Bill, An Act to bring the Food and Drug Regulations in line with the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, that would require bottled water regulations to be raised to the same standards as municipal water. “Independent scientific studies have found numerous contaminants in many brands of bottled water,” stated Atamanenko. According to the NDP agriculture critic, Industry giants such as Nestle are allowed to tap into
ground water while corporations like Pepsi and Coca Cola use municipal water systems to produce a product that is often not as safe as ordinary tap water. “These companies pay little or nothing for water they take from rural springs or public systems then package it in plastic bottles made of environmentally toxic chemicals and then get to sell it at prices hundreds or thousands of times more than ordinary tap water,” declared Atamanenko. “Ensuring that bottled water meets the same strict standards as the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality is a crucial step towards ensuring we have democratic control of the bottled water industry in the public interest,” stated the NDP agriculture critic. Atamanenko hopes that once people are more aware of the exploitive practices this industry engages in they will change the way they think about water and support the growing movement of restaurants, city governments, campuses and schools that are resisting the bottled water industry. “There is an urgent need for comprehensive health and environmental regulations of the bottled water industry,” said Zoe Maggio, bottled water campaigner for the Polaris Institute. “The bottled water industry is vastly unregulated. For example, when we look at health issues, we know that bottling plants only receive government inspections on average every 3 to 5 years. We also know that there have been at least 27 recalls of bottled water since 2000. By contrast, tap water is tested very regularly: The City of Toronto, for example, conducts tests every 4 hours for bacteria, and City of Ottawa staff conducts over 125,000 tests per year.” According to Atamanenko, billions of plastic bottles that require massive amount of fossil fuels to manufacture and transport wind up in landfills every year just to supply consumers with bottled water they really don’t need. “This is a huge and unnecessary impact on the environment which everyone needs to be much more concerned about these days,” concluded Atamanenko.
DRILLING SUCCESSES JUSTIFIES EXPANSION
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC or the Company) announced May 1st that the initial 30,000 meter drill program currently underway at the 100% owned Copper Mountain project has been expanded to a 50,000 meter program based on success to date. The program is focused on continued expansion of the resource base through both incremental additions to known resources as well as the discovery and delineation of new zones of mineralization. A total of five drills are currently working on the property: two drills are being used to obtain detailed geotechnical data for the concentrator and primary crusher foundation design that is needed for the feasibility study; one drill is being used to drill a series of deeper holes to better interpret the large chargeability anomalies defined by the recently completed Titan 24 geophysical survey; and two drills are drilling the northwest and northeast ends of Pit 2 where drill results have identified new zones of mineralization that indicated potential for expansion of the planned Super Pit. All exploration drilling since January 2008 has not been included in the updated resource report being prepared for the Feasibility Study, which is expected to be, completed in the first half of this year. The 2008 drill results will be added to new resource estimates as the project progresses and used for subsequent optimization of the mine plan. The most significant results continue to come from the newly defined higher-grade zone located just west of Pit 2 and north of Pit 1, where drill-hole P1-09 intersected 335 feet grading 0.57% Cu Eq starting at a vertical depth of 600. Drill-hole P1-10 which was drilled at an azimuth of 140 degrees, perpendicular to the orientation of P1- 09, was designed to test the mineralized zone and the Titan 24 chargeability anomaly in this area. A number of mineralized zones were intersected by this drill-hole over a drilled distance of 1,470 feet, which validates the geophysical results in this area. Drill-hole P2-96 was drilled to the northeast of the Pit 2 area and may define the northward extent of mineralization at the east end of the Pit 2 because only a narrow zone of mineralization was intersected. Drill-holes P2-99 and P2-101 were drilled across a peninsula of low grade material that protrudes into Pit 2 in order to provide better definition of the felsite dykes in this area and to test mineralized areas of unknown size that were encountered by historical vertical drilling. The results of these holes will provide better data for the design of the open pits. Drill-holes P2-98, 100 and 101 were drilled to the northwest of the Pit 2 area and indicate that low-grade mineralization continues to trend west north westerly from the Pit 2 area. Drill-hole P1-07 was drilled to test the area below Pit 1 and was extended to test the area between Pit 1 and Pit 3 at depth and although it intersected mineralization below the northwest side of Pit 1 it did not encounter significant mineralization below the remainder of Pit 1.Similarly, drill-hole P1-08 was targeted to test area below the center of Pit 1 and indicated that although numerous narrow intersections of mineralization are present, no significant intersections were encountered at depth. The mineralized system at Copper Mountain is classified as a bulk tonnage, alkalic porphyry copper deposit that is hosted within Nicola Group volcanic rocks. Mineralization is structurally controlled and focused at multi-directional vein intersections and within vein stock work systems. Drill holes are usually drilled at angles of -45 or -55 degrees to provide the best indication of the lateral extents of vertically oriented mineralization. The Copper Mountain project is strategically located 300 km outside of Vancouver. The Copper Mountain project is a former producer and has extensive infrastructure in place, including power and water. The site can be accessed year round via a paved public road to the mine gate, 20 kilometres from Princeton. A Feasibility Study is currently under way with completion targeted for the first half of 2008. Quality Assurance The company employs a system of quality control for drill results, which includes the use of blanks, certified reference material (standards) and check assaying. Core is logged on site and split with a diamond saw. Samples are shipped to Pioneer Laboratories for geochemical analysis of copper with all values of greater than 1,000-ppm copper being re-analyzed by assay.
May 13, 2008 - News Leader
TOWN HOSTS AIRPORT APPRECIATION DAY
In celebration of the hard work the Airport Select Committee has been doing for the community over the past two years, the public is invited to attend the first ever Princeton Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Princeton Regional Airport. This celebration follows the Radio
Air Controlled jet flyers exhibition the weekend before. Grab your lawn chairs, wear a hat and sunscreen and join us for a spectacular air show featuring the Fraser Blues Flying Demonstration Team, a five-member team who showcase their World War II Navion aircraft in a crowd pleasing display of true airmanship and thrilling precision flying. The five-member team includes former Canadian Air Force Snow Bird pilots. Everyone will have a chance to meet with the pilots and view the aircraft up close. Stop by for a barbeque lunch donated by Billy’s Restaurant, visit the weather station and enjoy children’s activities throughout the day. Fun, food and entertainment for all ages is what you will find at this free community event hosted by the Town of Princeton. Gates off of Airport Road will open to the public at 10:30 AM. “The Airport Select Committee has been working extremely hard on behalf of the Town of Princeton for several years now,” notes Committee Chair Ray Jarvis. “We are celebrating our successes fly with the community by hosting a free Airport Appreciation Day and Air Show.” Although an airport committee has been in existence for several years, Town Council officially created the Airport Select Committee in 2006 and their first order of business was retaining the consulting services of William R. Neale and Associates to conduct an airport feasibility study. Neale presented his report to the committee and council in July 2006. The community will observe some modest changes at the airport when they visit on the Saturday and the Town of Princeton will be making an important announcement about the bright future of the airport. - submitted by Town of Princeton
YOUNG AND OLDER SHOW FASHIONS
The annual Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show featured the Youth Ambassadors this year along with members of the Auxiliary. The show was held May 10 at the Christian Education Building. The tea and fashion show attracted a full house, with many added seats. Maureen Turner welcomed everyone and thanked the Youth Ambassadors for their participation and the community for the generosity in giving to the Thrift Shop. The fashions on display came from the shop, proving for another year that you can put together some great outfits at bargain prices. Proceeds from the Thrift Shop and fashion show go to the Hospital Auxiliary, who donates the money to Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge Foundation, and to other relevant health care needs for the Princeton area. In addition, the Auxiliary gives a $2,000 bursary to a Grade 12 student. Sean Hearty and Christina Scarisbrick did the fashion commentary. Fashions ranged from casual to formal, with some funky outfits in between. The Youth Ambassadors stole the show at the end as they modeled some gorgeous dresses for an evening out. It was a great show.
In celebration of the hard work the Airport Select Committee has been doing for the community over the past two years, the public is invited to attend the first ever Princeton Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 7th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Princeton Regional Airport. This celebration follows the Radio
Air Controlled jet flyers exhibition the weekend before. Grab your lawn chairs, wear a hat and sunscreen and join us for a spectacular air show featuring the Fraser Blues Flying Demonstration Team, a five-member team who showcase their World War II Navion aircraft in a crowd pleasing display of true airmanship and thrilling precision flying. The five-member team includes former Canadian Air Force Snow Bird pilots. Everyone will have a chance to meet with the pilots and view the aircraft up close. Stop by for a barbeque lunch donated by Billy’s Restaurant, visit the weather station and enjoy children’s activities throughout the day. Fun, food and entertainment for all ages is what you will find at this free community event hosted by the Town of Princeton. Gates off of Airport Road will open to the public at 10:30 AM. “The Airport Select Committee has been working extremely hard on behalf of the Town of Princeton for several years now,” notes Committee Chair Ray Jarvis. “We are celebrating our successes fly with the community by hosting a free Airport Appreciation Day and Air Show.” Although an airport committee has been in existence for several years, Town Council officially created the Airport Select Committee in 2006 and their first order of business was retaining the consulting services of William R. Neale and Associates to conduct an airport feasibility study. Neale presented his report to the committee and council in July 2006. The community will observe some modest changes at the airport when they visit on the Saturday and the Town of Princeton will be making an important announcement about the bright future of the airport. - submitted by Town of Princeton
YOUNG AND OLDER SHOW FASHIONS
The annual Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show featured the Youth Ambassadors this year along with members of the Auxiliary. The show was held May 10 at the Christian Education Building. The tea and fashion show attracted a full house, with many added seats. Maureen Turner welcomed everyone and thanked the Youth Ambassadors for their participation and the community for the generosity in giving to the Thrift Shop. The fashions on display came from the shop, proving for another year that you can put together some great outfits at bargain prices. Proceeds from the Thrift Shop and fashion show go to the Hospital Auxiliary, who donates the money to Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge Foundation, and to other relevant health care needs for the Princeton area. In addition, the Auxiliary gives a $2,000 bursary to a Grade 12 student. Sean Hearty and Christina Scarisbrick did the fashion commentary. Fashions ranged from casual to formal, with some funky outfits in between. The Youth Ambassadors stole the show at the end as they modeled some gorgeous dresses for an evening out. It was a great show.
May 20, 2008 - News Leader
CMMC ANNOUNCES EQUITY OFFERING
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC or the Company) announced May 13th it has obtained a receipt for the filing of a preliminary prospectus dated May 9, 2008 in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario in respect of an offering of up to 21,739,131 units (the Units) at a price of $2.30 per Unit (the Offering) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $50,000,000. Each Unit is comprised of one common share (Share) of the Company and one-half of one Share purchase warrant of the Company, each whole warrant (Warrant) being transferable and exercisable to acquire one Share of the Company (Warrant Shares) at an exercise price of $3.50 per Share for a period of 12 months after the Closing Date. The Offering will be conducted on a best efforts agency basis led by Jennings Capital Inc. and including Can accord Capital Corporation (collectively, the Agents). The shares and warrants distributed under the Offering will be qualified by way of a long form prospectus. In consideration for the services to be rendered by the Agents under the Offering, the Agent will receive a cash commission equal to 6% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering. The Agent will also receive agent warrants (Agent’s Warrants) exercisable to purchase that number of Shares that is equal to 6% of the aggregate number of Units sold under the Offering. Each Agent’s Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one Share at a price of $2.30 for a period of 12 months from the date of closing of the Offering. The Offering is scheduled to close on or about May 30, 2008 and is subject to the Company receiving all applicable regulatory and TSX Venture Exchange approvals and completion of definitive documentation. Proceeds from the Offering will be used to advance payments for long lead items, infrastructure upgrading, advancing the exploration program at the Copper Mountain Project and for general and working capital purposes. About Copper Mountain Mining Corp.: CMMC is a new public BC resource company managed by an experienced team of professionals with a solid track record of exploration and development success. The Company owns 100% of the Copper Mountain Project, which holds the mineral claims and crown grants over the 18,000-acre mine site. Copper Mountain Mining Corp. has the goal of developing the Copper Mountain Project as a mid tier copper and precious metal producer within the next three years. Additional information is available on the Company’s web page at www.CuMtn.com
FLYING TEAM COMES TO TOWN
In 2007 members of the Fraser Blues Flying Demonstration Team arrived in Princeton to discuss the possibility of organizing a show for the Princeton Regional Airport. One year later the Airport Committee and Town of Princeton has invited them to do just that. On Saturday June 7th come out to the Princeton Regional Airport to meet the pilots of the Fraser Blues and watch as the team takes to the air over Princeton for two spectacular shows. Not to be confused with the radio-controlled plane operators that put on an annual display in Princeton, these are the real thing – the Fraser Blues team pilot four vintage WW II Navion aircraft. Leading the team is retired Colonel George Miller who, today, is manager of the Langley airport. For more than 35 years he was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, flying F-86 Sabres and CF-104 Starfighters in Europe. He was with Canada’s first military aerobatic team, the Golden Hawks and went on to become a team leader of the Canadian Snowbirds. Flying in the number two position is Guy Miller from Abbotsford. Guy is a former CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot and instructor. He also piloted for Cathay Pacific Airways 747-400 lines and was a simulator instructor. Clive Barratt flies in the number three position. With 65 different aircraft types flown, Clive is a former Canadian Forces instructor pilot, search and rescue pilot and accident investigator. Today, he flies for an airline and lives in Chilliwack. Flying in the number four position is Gord Ball, from Abbotsford. Gord is a former CF-104 pilot and retired airline captain. During his career, he flew many aircraft including Huey helicopters, 737s, 727s, DC 8s and DC-10s. In addition to the Fraser Blues at the air show on Saturday, the Canadian Air Force has confirmed that an F-18 Hornet fighter jet will be attending the air show as well. A versatile, world-class fighter aircraft, the supersonic CF-18 Hornet can engage both ground and aerial targets. Its twin engines generate enough thrust to lift 24 full-size pick-up trucks off the ground. As the Canadian Air Force’s frontline multi-role fighter, the CF-18 is used for air defence, air superiority, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation. Stop by to meet the Fraser Blues Pilots, watch the Canadian Air Force F-18 Hornet, enjoy a BBQ lunch donated by Billy’s Restaurant, visit the weather station and enjoy children’s activities throughout the day. Fun, food, and entertainment for all ages is what you will find at this FREE community event hosted by the Town of Princeton. Gates off of Airport Road will open to the public at 10:30 AM. – submitted
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC or the Company) announced May 13th it has obtained a receipt for the filing of a preliminary prospectus dated May 9, 2008 in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario in respect of an offering of up to 21,739,131 units (the Units) at a price of $2.30 per Unit (the Offering) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $50,000,000. Each Unit is comprised of one common share (Share) of the Company and one-half of one Share purchase warrant of the Company, each whole warrant (Warrant) being transferable and exercisable to acquire one Share of the Company (Warrant Shares) at an exercise price of $3.50 per Share for a period of 12 months after the Closing Date. The Offering will be conducted on a best efforts agency basis led by Jennings Capital Inc. and including Can accord Capital Corporation (collectively, the Agents). The shares and warrants distributed under the Offering will be qualified by way of a long form prospectus. In consideration for the services to be rendered by the Agents under the Offering, the Agent will receive a cash commission equal to 6% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering. The Agent will also receive agent warrants (Agent’s Warrants) exercisable to purchase that number of Shares that is equal to 6% of the aggregate number of Units sold under the Offering. Each Agent’s Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one Share at a price of $2.30 for a period of 12 months from the date of closing of the Offering. The Offering is scheduled to close on or about May 30, 2008 and is subject to the Company receiving all applicable regulatory and TSX Venture Exchange approvals and completion of definitive documentation. Proceeds from the Offering will be used to advance payments for long lead items, infrastructure upgrading, advancing the exploration program at the Copper Mountain Project and for general and working capital purposes. About Copper Mountain Mining Corp.: CMMC is a new public BC resource company managed by an experienced team of professionals with a solid track record of exploration and development success. The Company owns 100% of the Copper Mountain Project, which holds the mineral claims and crown grants over the 18,000-acre mine site. Copper Mountain Mining Corp. has the goal of developing the Copper Mountain Project as a mid tier copper and precious metal producer within the next three years. Additional information is available on the Company’s web page at www.CuMtn.com
FLYING TEAM COMES TO TOWN
In 2007 members of the Fraser Blues Flying Demonstration Team arrived in Princeton to discuss the possibility of organizing a show for the Princeton Regional Airport. One year later the Airport Committee and Town of Princeton has invited them to do just that. On Saturday June 7th come out to the Princeton Regional Airport to meet the pilots of the Fraser Blues and watch as the team takes to the air over Princeton for two spectacular shows. Not to be confused with the radio-controlled plane operators that put on an annual display in Princeton, these are the real thing – the Fraser Blues team pilot four vintage WW II Navion aircraft. Leading the team is retired Colonel George Miller who, today, is manager of the Langley airport. For more than 35 years he was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, flying F-86 Sabres and CF-104 Starfighters in Europe. He was with Canada’s first military aerobatic team, the Golden Hawks and went on to become a team leader of the Canadian Snowbirds. Flying in the number two position is Guy Miller from Abbotsford. Guy is a former CF-18 Hornet fighter pilot and instructor. He also piloted for Cathay Pacific Airways 747-400 lines and was a simulator instructor. Clive Barratt flies in the number three position. With 65 different aircraft types flown, Clive is a former Canadian Forces instructor pilot, search and rescue pilot and accident investigator. Today, he flies for an airline and lives in Chilliwack. Flying in the number four position is Gord Ball, from Abbotsford. Gord is a former CF-104 pilot and retired airline captain. During his career, he flew many aircraft including Huey helicopters, 737s, 727s, DC 8s and DC-10s. In addition to the Fraser Blues at the air show on Saturday, the Canadian Air Force has confirmed that an F-18 Hornet fighter jet will be attending the air show as well. A versatile, world-class fighter aircraft, the supersonic CF-18 Hornet can engage both ground and aerial targets. Its twin engines generate enough thrust to lift 24 full-size pick-up trucks off the ground. As the Canadian Air Force’s frontline multi-role fighter, the CF-18 is used for air defence, air superiority, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation. Stop by to meet the Fraser Blues Pilots, watch the Canadian Air Force F-18 Hornet, enjoy a BBQ lunch donated by Billy’s Restaurant, visit the weather station and enjoy children’s activities throughout the day. Fun, food, and entertainment for all ages is what you will find at this FREE community event hosted by the Town of Princeton. Gates off of Airport Road will open to the public at 10:30 AM. – submitted
May 27, 2008 - News Leader
COUNCIL FIGHTS RUMOUR MILL
For a change, Town Council had the opportunity to kick back at the local rumor mill on May 20. Following the regular public meeting; a letter to the editor of the Similkameen Spotlight was drawn to the attention of Town Council on May 20 by reporter Don Mare. The letter from a female student at Princeton Secondary School alleged that Council had turned down a bid by Penticton Moduline to build a modular home manufacturing plant in Princeton. The student was concerned about lack of jobs in Princeton for students graduating from the school. Mayor Randy McLean and Councillors said they had never heard of the modular home manufacturer showing any interest in locating a plant in Princeton. Further, Councillor Maria Sadegur stated a person had gone to the company and asked if they had any intention of locating in Princeton and was told the company never considered Princeton. Mayor McLean stated, “If somebody came to Princeton with 300 jobs, we would give them the land to build on.” He later added, “Council works really hard to get businesses to come here.” During this Council’s term in office, there have been 14 serious inquiries about the industrial park, which has been expanded by 20 acres. Mare went on to say Princeton youth wanted opportunities to influence Council decisions, and wanted to know whether these youths could sit on Council. He was informed that anyone age 18 or older could seek nomination and run for office, but could not, by law, sit on Council without being elected. However, any youth could attend public Council meetings and other public meetings such as the meeting on the aquatic centre or the meeting to discuss the official community plan. Any youth could come to Council as a delegation to express their issues. Councillor Ray Jarvis told Mare, “If they show an interest, they will be more than welcome.”
POLICE REPORT QUIET LONG WEEKEND
Princeton RCMP report a "relatively quiet" May long weekend with two collisions occurring away from area highways."The first one occurred on May 17th when a male upended his ATV while riding on the KVR north of Tulameen," reports Princeton Detachment Sgt. Gary Macahonic. The rider, a resident of Merritt suffered only minor injuries. "The second collision, on May 18th occurred on the Coalmont Bridge, when a teenaged female motorcycle rider lost control and sustained head injuries." The rider, a resident from the lower mainland, was transported to Kelowna General Hospital and was listed in stable condition last week. "Traffic was heavy on Friday, with travelers headed for the Okanagan, then most returning on Monday." Five members of the South Okanagan Traffic Section were deployed as well as local officers with many speeding tickets issued.
For a change, Town Council had the opportunity to kick back at the local rumor mill on May 20. Following the regular public meeting; a letter to the editor of the Similkameen Spotlight was drawn to the attention of Town Council on May 20 by reporter Don Mare. The letter from a female student at Princeton Secondary School alleged that Council had turned down a bid by Penticton Moduline to build a modular home manufacturing plant in Princeton. The student was concerned about lack of jobs in Princeton for students graduating from the school. Mayor Randy McLean and Councillors said they had never heard of the modular home manufacturer showing any interest in locating a plant in Princeton. Further, Councillor Maria Sadegur stated a person had gone to the company and asked if they had any intention of locating in Princeton and was told the company never considered Princeton. Mayor McLean stated, “If somebody came to Princeton with 300 jobs, we would give them the land to build on.” He later added, “Council works really hard to get businesses to come here.” During this Council’s term in office, there have been 14 serious inquiries about the industrial park, which has been expanded by 20 acres. Mare went on to say Princeton youth wanted opportunities to influence Council decisions, and wanted to know whether these youths could sit on Council. He was informed that anyone age 18 or older could seek nomination and run for office, but could not, by law, sit on Council without being elected. However, any youth could attend public Council meetings and other public meetings such as the meeting on the aquatic centre or the meeting to discuss the official community plan. Any youth could come to Council as a delegation to express their issues. Councillor Ray Jarvis told Mare, “If they show an interest, they will be more than welcome.”
POLICE REPORT QUIET LONG WEEKEND
Princeton RCMP report a "relatively quiet" May long weekend with two collisions occurring away from area highways."The first one occurred on May 17th when a male upended his ATV while riding on the KVR north of Tulameen," reports Princeton Detachment Sgt. Gary Macahonic. The rider, a resident of Merritt suffered only minor injuries. "The second collision, on May 18th occurred on the Coalmont Bridge, when a teenaged female motorcycle rider lost control and sustained head injuries." The rider, a resident from the lower mainland, was transported to Kelowna General Hospital and was listed in stable condition last week. "Traffic was heavy on Friday, with travelers headed for the Okanagan, then most returning on Monday." Five members of the South Okanagan Traffic Section were deployed as well as local officers with many speeding tickets issued.