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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Princeton Secondary School teachers join educators throughout B.C. Feb. 27 as they protest the government’s decision to legislate an end to their ongoing job action and impose a contract on them. Story on Page 3.

Abused horses ﬁghting for life Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Another malnourished horse has been rescued from the same owner in Princeton Peaches’ daughter Cricket is the latest horse to be rescued from an owner in Princeton. She is the fifth starving horse to be saved this month from a man who wasn’t feeding them nearly enough. Peaches - the most malnourished horse - won’t be up for adoption for about eight months, said Joey Tompkins, president of BC Interior Horse Rescue Society. The other three horses will be ready to go

in about four months. “I was scared they were pregnant, but they weren’t. That would have been really bad for their bodies,” Tompkins said. The first four horses were brought in severely underweight on Feb. 15, and were the most neglected the organization has ever seen. Cricket was rescued around a week later. Peaches weighs only 500 pounds - less than half of what she should. The other horses are in similar condition. They are slowly gaining weight, and Tompkins hopes to completely rehabilitate them so they can go to new homes. Babe, Jesse and Peaches like to be around people, but Torrie is more reserved, she said. “She has a lot of mistrust of people. A

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lot of that is because she wants to protect herself.” The four horses were severely malnourished when they arrived at the rescue organization. Owners don’t have to physically hurt their horses to abuse them - neglect is abuse too, Tompkins said. Peaches’ body weight was rated 2/10 when the horses were surrendered to the rescue organization. A proper body weight is 5 or 6/10. It will be a slow process to get Torrie to warm up to people, but Tompkins is hopeful. “Today I fed her supplements, and she came up and walked with me. That’s a huge improvement compared to seven days ago.” Horses aren’t fed for financial reasons,

because of a divorce, lack of knowledge or because owners don’t care, Tompkins said. Horses can remember abuse for a long time, especially if something triggers a memory, she said. “People don’t give them the credit they deserve. They’re very smart.” BC Interior Horse Rescue is at full capacity. The maximum number of horses the organization would like to have is 15, but they will be at that number this weekend when two more horses are dropped off. Each horse is matched to a suitable home based on their personalities and how they’ve been trained. Donations to the BC Interior Horse Rescue Society can be made by credit card or PayPal on the organization’s website.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts 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 pm. at the Riverside Centre. Enquiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome! BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250295-4194 or Rosemary 250-295-6511 PRINCETON POTTERS GUILD, RIVERSIDE POTTERY STUDIO: Access to the potter’s wheel or hardwork, workshop opportunities, group projects. Call Sue for more info or to join. 250295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 Community: PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. Volunteers will be needed for many jobs, as we set up the newly renovated Museum. The next meeting will be held on Wed. April 20 @ 7 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. 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 #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Includes lunch. 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 first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie 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 PURPLE COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518 or Rose Aiken at 250- 295-7525. 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 250295-6727 HIGHER GROUND - 12 STEP MINISTRIES: An outreach of Living Water Foursquare Church 7-9 p.m. . Please contact Living Water Foursquare Church or further details 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 women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential 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 Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come & join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley @ The Backdoor. Great Music - Great Company. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall. PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first 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 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. 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 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 ALANON: Support for families and friends of alcoholics. Mondays @ Noon -at the Riverside Centre Room A. Call Lynn 250-295-7814 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet every Wednesday at the 160 Old Hedley Rd. (Baptist Church Basement) 7:30 PM. Sunday at the 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 information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, 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 first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 SECOND MEETING: on the second Tuesday of each month we meet for Theatre Sports, Skits & Mini Workshops. Everyone Welcome. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Contact Susan @ 250-295-7927 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 Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca

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 FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 PM at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Saturday of each month at noon at the Club House. VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact Kim @ 250-295-6345 New Members welcomed! PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcomed! 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 Princeton Library Conference Room. Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcomed! 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 welcomed! PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, 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 PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085 LEGION YOUTH AUXILIARY Contact: Janet Neil 250-295-3636 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 10:00- 1:00. Thursday morning 9:30 - 1:00 (pre-natal) 10:00 -11:00 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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Grueling race to start in Princeton Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

B.C. athletes will compete in a grueling race from Princeton to Summerland this fall. The Steven King 100 KM Classic Relay and Ultra will kick off in Princeton on Sept. 15 along the Kettle Valley Railway trail. Runners then head to the old Princeton Summerland Highway and continue on to Chain Lakes, where the road turns to gravel until the decent off Bald Range coming into Faulder and then into

Summerland where it finishes in Memorial Park. The route varies in elevation from 845 metres to 1170 metres above sea level with some very steep climbs and descents. Athletes can compete in either the 100 km Ultra Marathon as a solo athlete or work in a team for the relay. This route is also used as the Ultraman Canada running course - a three-day triathlon that tests the endurance of elite triathlon competitors. Registration is now open through the Steven King Classic website.

Coalmont rescuers receive Good Samaritan Award from BC Ambulance Service Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

An awards celebration was held at the Princeton BC Ambulance station on Feb. 24 to honour six residents who saved a life on Dec. 30, 2011. Bob Sterne collapsed while shovelling snow—his heart just stopped. Neighbours of the Sternes’ rushed over, performed CPR and used a defibrillator, keeping Sterne alive until paramedics arrived. Sterne had surgery to Lisa Carleton/Spotlight implant a pacemaker/defi- Left to right: Maurice Chartrand, Shane Chartrand, Diane and Bob Sterne, brillator and has recov- Mike Chartrand and Jody Woodford. Missing from photo, Ray Michaud. ered completely, thanks Diane Sterne and Jody Woodford life here,” he said. to the efforts of Maurice, Because of this event the Shane and Mike Chartrand, Diane were all presented with the Good RDOS is going to work with other Sterne, Ray Michaud and Jody Samaritan Award. Allana and Mason Michaud smaller, rural communities to get a Woodford. Norm Matheson, superinten- accepted the award on behalf of defibrillator into all of them. For the Sternes’ a second dent BC Ambulance Service, their father Ray, as he was out of chance has been given, for which presented the Good Samaritan province. Regional District of Okanagan they are truly grateful. “You just Awards. The Vital Link Award was pre- Similkameen (RDOS) Area H can’t beat small town living,” said sented to Shane Chartrand, who director Brad Hope was present at Bob Sterne who now has an extraspecial appreciation for his friends said that he “shares this award the ceremony. He commended the efforts of and neighbours. completely with my brother.” For the rescuers— “so glad this (shared effort with CPR) Mike and the award recipients. “I think you Maurice Chartrand, Ray Michaud, have all saved more than just one story had a happy ending.” STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS

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PSS teachers hold ‘day of action’ Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Teachers throughout B.C. held union meetings at lunch hour and demonstrations after school on Monday, in an attempt to forestall an attempt to forestall an imposed contract. “Despite the [BC Teachers’ Federation’s] offer to go to mediation or even arbitration, Education Minister George Abbott has signalled he intends to bring in legislation as

early as possible next week,” the BCTF said in a news release. Union meeting and demonstrations will not cut into class time, the BCTF said. On Feb. 28 and 29 teachers across B.C. will vote on whether to escalate the limited “teach only” job action to a full-scale walkout. Results of the vote will be made public on March 1. “It is clear that this strike is hurting stu-

dents and any escalation in strike action will only increase the harm to students and the impact on parents,” said Abbott. “The union’s demands, which would add $2 billion in costs for B.C. taxpayers, are not acceptable given the current financial reality.” Offering nothing and demanding “deep concessions” completely disrespects the deep commitment teachers bring to their work, said BCTF president Susan Lambert.

“[This] leads us to conclude there was never any intention to bargain a collective agreement,” she said. “We’re worried and upset about the continued damage this government is doing to public education, with at least $100 million in cuts to come next year from inflationary pressures on a flat budget.” Visit the Spotlight’s website at www. similkameenspotlight.com for updates on the teachers’ job action.

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Rebates for old wood stoves Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Princeton residents who want to get rid of their wood-burning stoves for cleaner units can now save money. From March until the end of April, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen residents can get a $250 rebate when they replace their old wood stoves with a new EPA/CSA emission-approved wood, gas, pellet or electric appliances. The exchanges will reduce pollution in the area. Only the first 60 exchanges will be given the credit. Participating retailers are also offering a discount of around $150. “In many valley communities in B.C. smoke from wood burning units is the greatest source of

particulate matter next to open burning,” said RSOS chairman Dan Ashton. “Particulate matter is one of the main pollutants that leads to poor air quality and can have serious health impacts.” New EPA wood stoves when operated correctly will reduce smoke pollution by 90 per cent and use one-third less wood, he said. Chimney smoke is a sign of an inefficient burn, producing unnecessary air pollution, and wasting wood. A workshop about efficient burning is taking place in Princeton on March 1 at the Community Skills Centre at 206 Vermilion Ave. The workshop runs from 6:30 to 8:30. An old inefficient wood stove will be compared to the technology of a new wood stove in a live demonstration from 5:30 to 6:30.

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Princeton given chance to ďŹ ght back Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Princeton lost the Earth Hour challenge to Keremeos last year, but has another chance to prove itself this March. On March 31 at 8:30 p.m. hundreds of millions of people around the world will show their support by turning off their lights for an hour. FortisBC customers dropped their electricity consumption by one per cent last year - the equivalent of turning of 50 thousand light bulbs.

The winner is determined by the number of pledges received per community based on its population. Princeton came in 11th out of 18 communities last year, while Keremeos earned top place. The Keremeos Legion won a $5,000 energy upgrade. A similar prize is up for grabs this year. Earth Hour started in 2007 in Australia with 2.2 million homes and businesses turning their lights off for one hour. Millions of people from more than 135 countries are expected to participate this year.

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Drivers wanting snow cleared from downtown streets early in the morning are out of luck. Princeton town council has decided to keep existing priority routes in tact, including emergency and bus routes, hills and intersections. Snow will continue to be removed from downtown on the second day after a snowfall to allow time for additional dump trucks to be hired, said chief administrative officer Patrick Robins in a report to council. Waiting until the second day also gives property owners enough time to clear their sidewalks, he said. If crews remove the snow before sidewalks are cleared, property owners will toss snow back onto curbs, which may create dangerous slippery areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Depending on the amount of snowfall, this

may require town crews to remove snow for a second time,â&#x20AC;? Robins said. Clearing snow from priority routes and downtown would require a full public works crew, which is difficult due to sick, banked and vacation time, he said. Hiring private contractors can also be a problem. Using private conâ&#x20AC;&#x153;...this may tractors on non-critrequire town ical areas should be avoided due to liability crews to remove issues and the level of snow for a skill required, Robins said. second timeâ&#x20AC;? Princeton residents Patrick Robins are required to clear Chief administrative ofďŹ cer snow and ice from their sidewalks by 11 a.m. each day.

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PRINCETON HIGHWAY RESCUE WHAT THEY DO MEMBERS OF THE PRINCETON HIGHWAY EXTRICATION SOCIETY: â&#x20AC;˘ Are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week â&#x20AC;˘ Are trained at their own/societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense â&#x20AC;˘ Are trained in Ă&#x20AC;rst aid â&#x20AC;˘ Are trained in vehicle extrication (pull a vehicle apart to safely extract those trapped inside)

â&#x20AC;˘ Go wherever they are called to go: Back-country roads, logging roadsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more than just the pavement. â&#x20AC;˘ Perform embankment rescue: The use of ropes and equipment to package, stabilize, strap and raise patient(s) up the bank to be transferred to an ambulance. â&#x20AC;˘ On average attend up to 85 calls per year â&#x20AC;˘ Perform their duties at full alert always, to ensure the safety of the public, their patients and the members of their team.

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SpotlightOPINION

SPCA should look into horse abuse Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Another severely malnourished horse was rescued from an owner in Princeton last week (Front page this issue). That’s a total of five horses surrendered from the same man. The SPCA said it would only look into this case if it had received a complaint while the horses were still with the owner. Since the horses are now safe with the BC Interior Horse Rescue Society, the SPCA won’t investigate. But shouldn’t this man face charges? Or at least be warned not to do it again? Even though the five horses aren’t with him anymore, he still starved them over a long period of time. They were just recently taken away - the affects of neglect are still very evident. I realize SPCA staff are overworked, especially when trying to take care of rural communities. The horses are now in good hands, so they focus their attention on animals that are currently in trouble. It’s difficult for them to look at cases that are no longer happening. But this doesn’t punish the owner for his actions. Someone shouldn’t be able to get away with animal abuse just because it happened in the past. Animal abusers who aren’t charged can buy another pet anytime they want. There are no laws against it. Horses are expensive (I said this in my previous editorial). They cost around $350 to look after a month, according to the BC Interior Horse Rescue Society. Don’t forget to add on bills for sick, old or pregnant horses. Expenses associated with raising horses can lead to neglect. Please look into this before you buy one.

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Taxing times for B.C. government medical premium increases. VICTORIA – Before this week’s budget debate Some other hot topics in the budget: is drowned out by the shouting over the teachers’ • Selling assets. The big one here is B.C.’s liquor dispute, here’s a look at the main points and the arguwholesaling monopoly, run out of warehouses in ments unfolding around them. Kamloops and Vancouver. The setting for Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s Falcon insists the private sector does this kind of first budget is what he dreaded when Premier Christy work more efficiently, and union contracts will be Clark handed him the job. Recovery is painfully protected in a bidding process. The NDP argues that slow, with mining and petroleum growing and forest selling off a monopoly puts this government cash products struggling to hold and build on gains made TOM FLETCHER cow at risk, and points to private retail stores with in Asia. higher prices and lower wages. This and the $3 billion dismantling of the harmoThe proposed sale of 100 surplus Crown propernized sales tax moved Falcon to limit overall spendties has raised cries of “selling the silverware to buy ing growth to an average of two per cent for the next groceries.” three years. That means little or no increase to all But land sales are nothing new for governments, and Falcon areas except health care, education and social assistance. Despite holding the line on public service pay and not replacing prefers that to raising taxes. • Carbon tax. The last scheduled increase goes ahead in July, 2,000 positions over the next three years, Clark and Falcon had to postpone the elimination of the 2.5-per-cent small business income adding another penny on a litre of gasoline, followed by a freeze and review of the whole climate program. Ralston says the climate tax to get to a balanced budget by 2013. And Falcon has again dangled the prospect of raising general plan is “in tatters,” along with dozens of other policy areas that are also under review after 11 years of B.C. Liberal rule. corporate income tax from 10 to 11 per cent, but not until 2014. NDP leader Adrian Dix vows to keep the carbon tax and its Business experts applauded the hard line on spending, noting the contrast with Alberta’s big spending and Ontario’s big spend- offsetting personal income tax cuts, direct carbon tax revenues to transit and rural energy-saving retrofits, and hike the general ing hangover. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston says Falcon’s two-per-cent corporate tax rate from 10 to 12 per cent to pay for it. • HST. Asked what he would have done as finance minister, spending target is “unrealistic,” and the whole program is motivated mostly by two by-elections this year and a general election Ralston suggested getting rid of the HST sooner. Dix continues to misrepresent the HST as solely a transfer to big business, ignoring next year. He said the proposal to raise general business taxes is a repeat the small and medium-sized businesses that have a year left to take of his effort to save the HST, and it won’t happen if the B.C. advantage of input tax credits. Simon Fraser University economist Jon Kesselman has estiLiberals win in 2013. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins made the bizarre mated that poor people will be worse off when the HST ends, claim that it’s an NDP-style “tax and spend” budget, and inac- while the rest of us will see a very small net benefit. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black curately accused Falcon of raising taxes on small business. He also joined the NDP chorus of outrage over ICBC, BC Hydro and Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Horse-abuser should be charged Dear Editor, What I would like to know is why the man was not charged. He has been know to the Penticton SPCA in the past. Since the horses have found new homes, it means he is off the hook. I am sorry that doesn’t cut it. There are pictures to prove what happened to them. This wouldn’t have hap-

pened if they were cared for the way they should of been. I am tired of hearing this poor man is going though a divorce. He has been using this for some time and to be honest his wife should be held accountable for this too. She was the one who brought them home knowing full well her husband wasn’t an animal person and she left him, and she didn’t seem to care or try

and find them homes herself. It was the horses who paid the price because no one cared enough except for a person who tried feeding them and to find them homes to the best she could do. At the beginning he tried selling the horses and of course no one wanted to buy any of them. Then he tried giving them away and this is where I once

again got to see them in the sad shape they are in. If he can’t be charged at least the law should be able to stop him from ever having another animal again. People like this make me sick. Remember all animals have the right to fresh water food and vet attention if needed. Maureen White Princeton

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Vandals may not have mental capacity to think Dear Editor, China Ridge Trails Society is such a fortunate organization. After many years of hard work and planning, a facility at the trailhead known as The Longhouse was built. It is a facility that is open to the public that benefits the community. We cross country skiers certainly have enjoyed the benefits of having a warm place to come to after a long day of

skiing before heading down the hill. That is why it is so incomprehensible why anyone would want to vandalized it. Yet, that is exactly what happened on Saturday night, Jan. 28. Some very irresponsible young people decided that this facility was their “playhouse”. They had a bush party there and left litter that took two hours to clean up. When we arrived there on

Sunday morning, even though it had been cleaned, the place reeked of alcohol. Apparently, windows were taken out, tables and benches were thrown around and the solar panels on the outside had been smashed. The latter was a deliberate act because a picnic table had been moved next to the wall and logs placed on top of it to reached the panels - a wilful act of destruction. Who are these

people? What motivates them to take something good and make it bad, worthless...? Do they ever think of the consequences of their actions? The key word here is think. Perhaps, they don’t have the mental capacity to do this. Young people like this need to remember that such actions hurt them because they too are part of the community. Mary Masiel Princeton

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Royal Canadian Legion News - George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton, B.C. FROM THE PRESIDENT The first thing I would like to do is thank all of our volunteers. Without all their hard work the Legion could not be successful, Thank You. Some of our local crib players attended the Zone crib play downs to try and qualify for the Provincial tournament. Well our team players did qualify, congratulations! This is the third year in a row they have won. Princeton players are getting quite a reputation. February 17th we had a dinner and impromptu murder mystery.

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The night was quite a success. I think the Spotlight and Lisa Carleton deserve a big thank you for their support of the Legion. Saturday, March 17th we are having a Mega Meat draw—bigger and better prizes with entertainment. Hope to see you there. March 24th there are plans for a social dinner starting around 5:00pm. The next Zone meeting will be in West Kelowna March 18th.

I would like to thank all who attended the dinner and Murder Mystery on February 17th. Special thank you to the kitchen volunteers; John Haayer, Shirley Hutchins, Bernadette Kelleher, Jean Lindsay, Jan and Wayne Terepocki and Janis and Derek Winter. A big thank you to the cast of “Dead of Winter”—

April and Jason Earle, Bernadette Kelleher, Bob and Sharon Paterson, Wayne Terepocki, Daryl Tompkins and Maureen Turner. Great job, thanks for entertaining us! The Legion Caters for $15.00 per plate. Call the office at 250-2956060 to book your event today! ~ Kathy Wasylenchuk

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March 24, 2012 Dinner and Dance Tickets available at the Legion. Everyone Welcome! LEGION HALL BOOKINGS The Legion Hall and Kitchen are booking up fast for 2012. If you have an upcoming event book early to avoid disappointment!

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ENTERTAINMENT and CATERING Our next community dinner and entertainment night will be March 24th. Tickets available at

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the Legion. Come out for a great evening. Everyone welcome!

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MEMBERSHIP Reminder to all members 2012 Membership dues are 50.00 and are now due. In order to be in good standing, please mail in or

pay at the Lounge or in the office as soon as possible. Thank you. Trista Draeger won 1st place in the local Remembrance Day 2011 Royal Canadian Legion Literacy contest. She then went on to compete in the South Okanagan Similkameen Zone level. Trista won 3rd place for Senior Poem.

~ Janet Neil

SERVICE OFFICER Veterans of all Armed Services: There is assistance for any enquiries you may have at the Legion, for all Veterans regardless

if you are a current member or not.

CONGRATULATIONS TRISTA! President Wayne Terepocki and Vice President Jim Turner present Trista with her 1st place prize for her local win.

~ Janet Neil

The first Legion Social of 2012 was held on February 17. Attendees were served a roast beef dinner...

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FREE Bingo - 2:30 General Meeting 1:00pm

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LOUNGE CLOSED FREE Bingo - 2:30 POKER NIGHT: Dinner @ 6:00pmPoker @ 7:00pm

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24 Meat Draw - 2:30 Legion Social Night 5pm - Everyone Welcome!

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... and then were treated to an evening of mystery, mayhem and murder. Thank you to April and Jason Earle, Bernadette Kelleher, Bob and Sharon Paterson, Wayne Terepocki, Daryl Tompkins and Maureen Turner for their most excellent performance of “Dead of Winter.” The next social will be held March 24th, hope to see you then!

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SpotlightSPORTS

Senior girls win Okanagan Valley Championships Contributed editor@similkameenspotlight.com

The PSS senior girls basketball will be heading to the provincial championships in Prince George.

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Rebel senior player Katelyn Powers takes aim for the basket.

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The Princeton Secondary senior girls basketball team won the Okanagan Valley Championships that were held in Enderby on Feb. 23 and 24. The first place finish clinched a berth in the provincial championships played in Prince George from March 7 to 10. “We had set a goal to make it to the provincials and the girls have done it. They have worked so hard to improve all year and to be the best they can be,” said coach Rob Marshall. “I am really proud of them.” Princeton played Ashcroft in their opening game and won 78 to 37. Top scorers were Ciara Bamford with 27 points, Angela Marshall with 16 points and Julia Reichert with 12 points. A strong game was played by Courtney Hassell, who earned the defensive player of the game. The Crawford triplets (Hannah, Mia and Kelsey) also played strong games, although Mia received a knee injury which put her on the bench for the rest of the tournament. In the semi-final, the Rebels defeated Immaculata from Kelowna by a score of 66 to 43. A tenacious zone defence and a wellrounded offence was led by Julia Reichert’s 22 points, Ciara Bamford’s 14 points and Angela Marshall’s 13 points. Kirsten Haayer was awarded the defensive player of the game for her outstanding defensive play.

Unfortunately, Hannah Crawford also sustained a leg injury in this game and she had to watch from the sidelines with her sister. In the championship game the Rebels came out flying against the Kelowna Christian Knights. The Rebels jumped into an early lead and never looked back and ended up defeating Kelowna by a score of 57 to 26. Top scorers were Angela Marshall (14), Julia Reichert (12), Ciara Bamford (12), Kirsten Haayer (5), Courtney Hassell (5) and Morgan Reichert (4). Both Brianna Musgrove and Amy Brewer also rebounded well and played great defence. The Rebels were awarded the cham“We had set a pionship trophy which was acceptgoal to make ed by the Grade it to the 12 players on the provincials and team. Julia Reichert the girls have and Ciara Bamford done it” were named to the Rob Marshall tournament all star Coach team and Angela Marshall was named tournament Most Valuable Player. The win qualified the Rebels to play in the provincial championships and they will enter the tournament as one of the top seeds. “Princeton should be proud of the Rebels. This team is recognized as one of the top girl’s teams in B.C. and it is a credit to all the people who support the Princeton basketball program,” said assistant coach Colleen Stevens. You can follow the teams progress at the Provincials by logging on to the tournament website: www.seniorgirlsbasketballprovincials.com.

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2010/11 P.S.S. Rebels Hockey Pool Thank you for your support of PSS Athletics!

Shirley Campbell photo

Costume contest and A Event winners Darlene Ibey, Pam MacKenzie, Maxine Huston and Marjorie Brewer sever soft drinks in pink-and-white bell hop outfits.

Princeton curlers play retro Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Eight teams from Princeton, Keremeos, Grand Forks and Kamloops dressed retro for a women’s bonspiel from Feb. 24 to 26. Princeton won both the A and B Events, against teams dressed as hippies and in bobbie socks and poodle skirts. Some women even wore vintage curling sweaters. “We all had great costumes,” said Princeton curler Shirley Campbell, whose friends had a hard time recognizing in her retro costume.

Princeton residents Darlene Ibey, Pam MacKenzie, Maxine Huston and Marjorie Brewer won the A Event against Rosemary Clarke, Kaye Palmar, Marg Wilson and Paula Wilson. Princeton ladies Shirley Campbell, Liz Murray, Debbie Mackenzie and Monique Carlson defeated Elaine Miller, Mona Willis, Marg Cauglin, Joy Wallace to take the B Event. Carole Lawes, Cindy Mullen and friends from Grand Forks and Keremeos won the C Event against Kamloops residents Sharon Beausoleil, Stacy and friends.

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Mugshots of the week

Edgar Lloyd Nagorski is wanted for breach of probation and failure to attend court. Nagorski is a 50-year-old white man, 5’8” tall and 169 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

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Forbidden Fruit winery owner Steve Venables lures wine connoisseurs last year to his family-owned organic wines from grapes grown right along the Similkameen River.

Wine fest hits Princeton Michaela Garstin editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Joel Mercier is wanted for theft under $5,000. Mercier is 21 years old, white, 5’10” tall and 136 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Christopher Lee Rak is wanted for breach of probation and robbery. Rak is 24 years old, white, 5’10” tall and 126 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

South Okanagan Crime Stoppers is warning the public not to approach these men. If you see them, call 1-888-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an arrest.

Okanagan wine makers will be pouring their best products at the eighth annual Rotary Wine Festival on March 3. The event will take place at the Riverside Centre from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Princeton wine-lovers can sample from Hester Creek, Gheringer Brother’s, Forbidden Fruit, Nk’Mip Cellers and other top-notch wineries. Around 125 people made it the festival

last year - each coming out with a new favourite chardonnay, pinot gris and shiraz. Money raised goes to support local Rotary projects, including the Riverside Kitchen. “It’s a great social night in the middle of winter for people to come enjoy themselves,” said Rotary member Rob Marshall. “Every year it’s a big success.” Appetizers will be provided by local restaurants.

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS:

Midwinter Wine Fest 2012 TICKETS:

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm RIVERSIDE CENTRE

$30.00

per person

Wine tasting from the Okanagan-Similkameen Wine Country Taste of Princeton

Available from: Rotary Members Realty Executives Irly Building Centre Cooper’s Foods

(Appetizer’s from local restaurants)

Great items in the Silent Auction and Raffles (Cash or Cheque only)

THIS IS A ROTARY FUNDRAISING EVENT: ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT PRINCETON ROTARY LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

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Be proud to be pink: support anti-bullying

I Commit to “A BULLY-FREE LIFE LIFE””

Making a difference!

CKNW It started in September 2007, when two (cyber bullying), says teens at a Nova Scotia high school stood up Tuckwell. “By wearing pink, for a younger student. www.pinkshirtday.ca David Shepherd and Travis Price, both people show they’re in Grade 12, heard about a Grade 9 student making that commitat their school who had been bullied and ment, to not let bulthreatened for wearing a pink polo shirt on lying happen,” she that remain horrific. says. his first day of school. The provincial government has taken In 2009, 20,000 pink shirts were sold steps to address bullying in recent years, They decided they should do something and in 2010, 30,000 including a Ministry of Education resource about it and went to a discount store, where ‘It isn’t just a rite of passage. helped the effort. Last brochure for parents in 14 languages that year, 46,000 T-Shirts can be found online at www.bced.gov. they bought 50 pink It doesn’t have to happen.’ were sold and this bc.ca/sco. shirts and tank tops year we hope to sell to wear to school the Net proceeds benefit the CKNW Battle bullying 60,000. next day. They also Orphans’ Fund in support of the Boys on Pink Shirt Day Tuckwell and & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC. Boys went online to round others emphasize & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC: BGC up support for their February 29 that the pink shirt is programs foster self-esteem, social engageanti-bullying cause, secondary to rais- ment, academic success, inclusion, accepwhich they dubbed a ing awareness about bullying and getting tance, respect for self and others, and “sea of pink.” It worked. The next day, dozens of people involved. connection to community – all of which B.C. is no stranger to tragedy related to are key elements of bullying prevention. students were outfitted with the discount shirts, but even better – hundreds of stu- bullying.From Surrey’s 14-year-old Hamed CKNW Orphans’ Fund: The CKNW dents showed up wearing their own pink Nastoh, who jumped off the Patullo Bridge Orphans’ Fund is committed to enhancing and killed himself after leaving a note the lives of children with physical, mental clothes, some from head to toe. The bullies were reportedly never heard behind blaming the constant bullying he and social challenges living in BC commuendured at school, to Mission’s Dawn- nities. The fund includes children who are from again. This year, Feb. 29 is Pink Shirt Day in Marie Wesley, 14, who committed suicide bullied under the scope of the funds work, B.C. and other parts of Canada, an annual by hanging herself after relentless bullying, because these children will need extra supanti-bullying event that started after the there are countless told and untold stories port for their development. now-famous 2007 “sea of pink” campaign. ■ Has trouble sleeping or has frequent The need for awareness and action Possible warning signs that a child bad dreams is being bullied include: against bullying remains as strong as ever, say those involved in the pink event, ■ Comes home with torn, damaged, or ■ Experiences a loss of appetite including local radio station CKNW, Black missing pieces of clothing, books, or other ■ Appears anxious and suffers from low Press, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater belongings self-esteem Vancouver, and London Drugs, where peo■ Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and Possible warning signs that a child ple can buy the official ‘Bullying Stops scratches may be a bully include: Here’ pink shirts for 2012. “Awareness of what bullying is and ■ Has few, if any friends, with whom he ■ Positive views towards violence understanding that it hurts is important,” or she spends time says Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater ■ Often aggressive towards adults – Vancouver president and CEO Carolyn ■ Seems afraid of going to school, including teachers or parents walking to and from school, riding the Tuckwell. ■ Marked need to control and dominate “It isn’t just a rite of passage. It doesn’t school bus, or taking part in organized others and situations activities with peers (such as clubs) have to happen. And it’s relevant to everyone, whether in school, after school or in ■ Takes a long, “illogical” route when ■ Boy bullies tend to be physically the workplace.” stronger than their peers walking to or from school According to www.bullyingcanada. ■ Hot-tempered, impulsive, easily ca, as many as 25 per cent of children ■ Has lost interest in school work or frustrated suddenly begins to do poorly in school in Grades 4 to 6 have been bullied and approximately one in 10 children have bul- ■ Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed ■ Often test limits or break rules lied others, while a 2004 study published when he or she comes home in the Medical Journal of Pediatrics found ■ Good at talking their way out of difﬁcult situations that about one in seven Canadian children ■ Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying. ■ Show little sympathy toward others It is important to recognize what bullywho are bullied ing is, and that it happens in many forms – verbally, socially, physically and online

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Cyber-bullying: you’re not as anonymous as you think

How to detect and stamp out workplace bullying

It’s aggression. Bullying, even cyber-bullying is too tame a term for some of the attacks being carried out over the Internet, an expert in the field told senior students at Frances Kelsey Secondary School on Feb. 15. It may have been the day after Valentine’s Day but there was nothing sweet about the message from Darren Laur, a senior Victoria police officer who also operates a company offering personal safety training. He had a warning for those that think they can get away with hidden attacks: you’re not as secret as you think you are. Right at Frances Kelsey, Laur discovered a small group who were using Twitter as an attack weapon. He mentioned this several times during his presentation, saying that it would be a really good idea to stop that immediately. “Because, if anyone does themselves an injury because of this I promise you I will come after you and bring you before the courts. And I will find you. You can see that I can,” he said. The other side of social networking is that young people are beginning to use cyberspace to look after each other, becoming “digital first responders.” They’re assisting law enforcement professionals who are sick and tired of dealing with this kind of attack by keeping people such as Laur in the loop, he said. Four girls in Nanaimo have been charged following an incident in a mall parking lot last year where they beat up another girl and then posted a video of their work on YouTube. Laur said he heard about that incident from many teens in Nanaimo that he’d met through his presenta-

As a turnaround strategist, I see a lot of companies in dire straits, where tempers flare easily and interpersonal problems have been allowed to flourish unchecked. Helping clients innovate while saving their companies frequently involves confronting a bully or bullying regime. In twenty years of experience, I’ve learned the differences between hard-charging bosses and executives who push for positive organizational results aggressively, and bullies who calculate patterns of fear to manipulate self-serving outcomes. We have to start by defining the problem. Workplace bullying is defined commonly as individuals or groups who use aggressive or unreasonable tactics against co-workers or subordinates persistently. Bullying is not conflict, a personality clash, or being chewed out by a boss. It’s not getting handed work you don’t want to do. And it’s important to remember that not every workplace-bullying claim is true — just because employees are upset, imbalanced, or overworked does not mean bullying is taking place. But whether it’s an entrenched dinosaur or extreme ladder-climber, anyone who manipulates selfish outcomes or seeks unfair advantage must be confronted expediently. Bullies are tremendously expensive for corporations in terms of productivity and human resource talents lost. When C-suites overlook blatant bullying, work is sabotaged, progress is blocked, and company value may be lost or stolen. I coined the acronym “CAPE” to provide workplaces with a framework to distinguish more fairly between well-meaning hard chargers and sinister bullies. CAPE empowers heroic workplace leaders to eliminate bullying more effectively. 1. Confront. Addressing the problem is a key first step toward breaking the bully’s hold over officemates. Research suggests the longer bullying persists, the more likely co-workers will align with them and enable bullying patterns. Impromptu meetings with a roundtable of diverse professionals — to interview suspected bullies, enablers, and victims separately — allows those far-removed and close to the situation to gather truthful evidence quickly. An out-of-the-blue intervention catches potential bullies off guard, initiates witnessing, and gives hard chargers a fair chance — for once. 2. Analyze. Once granular evidence is gathered, the roundtable should employ contemporary bullying frameworks and literature for thorough anal-

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tions. With his investigative background, he was able to find the girls and get that information into the hands of the authorities, who then were able to charge all four. “Enough is enough,” he said. So what kinds of bullying go on online? A popular sort is various kinds of polls such as: Who’s the ugliest guy? Who’s the sluttiest girl? Some people want to show off, or are seeking validation, love drama or want to get even. Occasionally, students are even involved in committing crimes. “In some places, I’ve had to have RCMP outside the door to pick up students,” said Laur. He’s intervened and saved several young people from taking their own lives but it’s not possible to reach everyone who’s bullied. Just about the hardest thing a police officer has to do is visit a home to tell parents their child has committed suicide because of a pitiless attack “by some coward behind a keyboard,” he said. He said he hates to hear anyone calling it bullying because “it’s really peer aggression by a hostile group.” Attacks can also appear in texts, can involve password stealing, blogs or hate pages. Some attackers even get others to do it for them, he said, urging anyone who finds him or herself a target to resist the urge to hit back. Ignore it, restrict access, block senders, young. report to your Internet server because that can often shut a perpetrator down, he said. Save everything as evidence. Copy, screencapture or otherwise ensure you’ve stored every bit. And finally, take legal action, Laur said.

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ysis and fair deliberation. Valerie Cade offers a self-test that individuals and workplaces can begin to use analytically. At this point, if the suspected bully responds positively to the roundtable’s deliberation — via 180-degree change and public apology — these first two steps may prevent over-eager hard chargers from being falsely labeled workplace bullies. However, if a suspected bully responds negatively to the process, these next steps become exceptionally critical. 3. Present. Documented proof of bullying, presented in writing after steps one and two, is a giant leap towards engaging leadership with tangible evidence and roundtable witnesses. Don’t rely on hearsay. Wellpresented documentations have teeth. Dr. Namie of The Workplace Bullying Institute fervently argues one cannot negotiate, mediate, or engage in conflict resolution with bullies. 4. Expose. Outing bullies and their enablers courageously is the most important tool for eliminating bullying. Corporate bullies use fear of consequence as a main weapon to keeping victims and enablers silent. Once exposed, bullying regimes vaporize. Once bullying is exposed, I recommend a forensic accounting audit. Some bullies are reacting to their own insecurity or incompetence, but others may be using the irrational claims, false evaluations, humiliation, fear, and other instruments of a bully’s trade to cover up malfeasance, embezzlement or other illegal actions. Confronting bullies isn’t easy. Growing up, we moved a lot and I was often bullied. As a lifelong rugby player, a sport played sans pads, helmets, blockers, or whining, I learned that sometimes, you have to take the pitch fearlessly knowing your job is going to hurt — you have to forge ahead and play hard anyway. I still think about lessons learned with my rugby teammates when I have to deal with a particularly nasty office bully. Job expectations are more challenging and competitive than ever. And tough assignments can hurt. But bullying has no place in any workplace. Honorable opponents shake hands and even applaud each other at the end of the day. Leaders owe it to the people on their team to Confront, Analyze, Present, and Expose bullies fully. Baron Christopher Hanson is the principal and lead consultant of RedBaron Consulting in Charleston, SC and Washington, DC). Distributed by the New York Times Syndicate. The East African – How to detect and stamp out workplace bullying www.pinkshirtday.ca

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10 solutions to bully proof your kids Bullying is always intentional, mean-spirited, rarely happens only once and the victim cannot hold his own. It is not teasing. If this is happening to your child, please know that your son or daughter is not alone. By some estimates, one in seven American schoolchildren is either a bully or a victim. Reports confirm that bullying is starting at younger ages and is far more frequent and aggressive than ever before. While you can’t always be there to step in and protect your child there are ways to help your son or daughter be less likely to be victimized. I reviewed hundreds of studies to find tips for educators and parents and wrote a proposal to end school violence that became SB1667. I learned that bullying is learned and it also is preventable. We are waiting too late to teach our kids critical skills to help them be less likely to be targeted. There is no one sure-proof solution so experiment and find what works best for your child’s situation. Here are some of the best tips to help bully-proof your child. Start the talk now! So start talking to your child about bullying before it ever happens. Tell your child you are always available and recognize it is a growing problem. You want your child to come to you and not suffer in silence. Stop rescuing. Children need practice to speak up and be assertive so when the moment comes that they do need to stand up to a bully, they can. Always rescuing can create the conditions under which a child can become a victim. Avoid areas where bullies prey. Bullying usually happens in unsupervised adult areas such as hallways, stairwells, playgrounds (under trees and equipment, in far corners), lockers, parks and bathrooms in places such as malls, schools, parks and even libraries. Teach your child about “hot spots” (places most likely to be frequently by bullies), and then tell him to avoid those areas. Offer specific tips. Most kids can’t handle

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bullying on their own: they need your help, so provide a plan. For instance, if bullying is happening on the bus tell your child to sit behind the bus driver on the left side where the driver can see passengers in the mirror, ask an older kid to “watch out” for your child, or offer to pick your child up from school. Teach assertiveness. Kids less likely to be picked on, use assertive posture. Stress to your child that he should stand tall and hold his head up to appear more confident and less vulnerable. Practice. Practice. Practice! Stay calm and don’t react. Bullies love knowing they can push other kids’ buttons, so tell your child to try to not let his tormentor know he upset you. Teach a firm voice. Stress to your child that if he needs to respond, simple direct commands work best delivered in a strong determined voice: “No.” “Cut it out.” “No way.” “Back off.” Then walk away with shoulders held back. Get help if needed. Tell your child to walk towards other kids or an adult. Find a supportive companion. Kids who have even one friend to confide in can deal with bullying better than those on their own. Is there one kid your child can pair up with? Is there a teacher, nurse, or neighbor he can go to for support? You may need to go to the teacher and principal and advocate! Don’t make promises. You may have to protect your child, so make no promises to keep things confidential. You may have to step in and advocate. Do so if ever your child’s emotional or physical safety is at stake. Please! Repeated bullying causes severe emotional harm and erodes fragile self-esteem. No child should ever have to deal with such cold-blooded cruelty. Dr. Michele Borba, Parenting Expert Get more Parenting Solutions by following @MicheleBorba on Twitter.

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Princeton boy dedicates life to hockey ing to use it more effectively as the season has progressed.” Lane mainly socializes with the other members of his team because he is rarely home long enough to hang out with friends in Princeton. But the Junior Vees are being rewarded for their hard work and commitment. They won their league play over Kelowna, Trail, Kamloops, Westside and Salmon Arm. They have since been presented a banner for winning league play, which will be hung at Penticton Memorial Arena. The team also won tournaments against the North Delta Raiders and the Trail Smoke Eaters. They will soon have another chance to show their skills against the best Tier 2 teams in B.C. Provincials are held

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Princeton resident Lane French has dedicated his life to hockey, spending around 17 hours a week travelling to Penticton and back for practices and games. The 12-year-old was recruited to the Penticton Junior Vees during this hockey season. “Three practice sessions a week in Penticton, along with weekend games, have developed into a big commitment for Lane,” said his father Ty French. After each practice or game, Lane is on the road an hour or more after his teammates are home relaxing. Lane has to be in Penticton by 6:30 a.m. some days of the week. “Thankfully his teachers have been very supportive of his school work missed due to out-of-town travel,” French said. “He still manages to get As and Bs, except in art.” The young hockey player is one of the only Princeton boys on a Penticton rep team, playing at the Tier 2 level. Submitted “Many goalies tremble when Lane French, 12, spends around 17 hours a week on the Lane is loading up for a slap shot,” from March 17 to 20 in said coach Rob McLaughlin, road to practices and games. Penticton. who also works for the Okanagan All games are posted Hockey School and the Hockey Academy in Penticton. on the Penticton Minor Hockey Website. “He has one of the hardest shots in the league and is start-

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Thumbs down to the sneaky reappearance of the bitter cold. Spring is on it’s way soon...

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951

St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

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WORSHIP - 9:30 am

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Joe’s solutions to relevant health issues Otter Valley Fish and Game It was 1941 when we drove down from our home receives more sun and less ice. The same upgrade for Club reward excellence in Copper Mountain and Dad carried Mom’s limp the Chain Lake road to Summerland and Peachland. form into the old Princeton hospital placing the Added to the search for permanent Princeton doctrust and hope into the hands of the caregivers, all tors, consider putting any PSS graduate through strangers. Later that season my sister Mary was also medical school cost free if they in turn practice for brought down in the old [1929 Chevy] solid wheeled five years in Princeton upon graduation. Perhaps the ambulance to the hospital. She slipped off some same idea for nurse practitioners. The ideal health program is “a healthy lifecut-off sapplings we were standing on in a grove of style.” The deadly results from smokalder while making a fort out of potato ing are not if but when, and its cost to sacks, and one of them punctured her society staggering. A tough expensive lower abdomen. Both Mom and Mary addiction to overcome, the smoker is were treated and fully recovered in the unfortunately a real stinker. You can Princeton hospital. Where else was smell them within 20 feet. The smoke there to go? They had doctors. fouls the pores, hair, clothes, air, furNo doubt there are thousands of niture, rooms, apartment block and similar stories including very happy relationships. Raising money for variones in the maternity ward - now ous health causes and research cannot closed. All you can say to the many be overstated. Recent noble efforts faceless care people past and present JOE SCHWARZ by Ms. Frankie Reichert and fellow in the hospital or Ridgewood Lodge is students in shaving off their hair for a profound “thank you,” but this seems cancer are to be applauded. Hopefully so very inadequate. Now Princeton she will author the novel Last Hair hospital and health care itself is on life Standing and its sequel Legends Of support, almost to the point of “passing The Bald. on”. This is progress over the last 70 Research and new technology has prompted years? What happened? What can we do? The practice of medicine is more specialized scientists to say health care will be cheaper, we will today and the specialists practice in cities where the soon be able to read minds (if you have one) and that facilities, hi-tech equipment and amenities are. Also people will be living to 900 years of age. (That will the clientele, the opportunity to upgrade their skills, surely terminate the bus service into the next world.) and ability to make more money. So, if we have to We suggest how technology might bring this about. go to Penticton or Kelowna maybe we should have There will be not an iPad or smartphone but a “Med shorter, safe, first class roads. Upgrade Old Hedley Pad.” See SOLUTIONS - Page27 Road from Princeton to Sterling Creek Bridge as it

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Legion Youth Night Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. For pre-teens and teens between the ages of 10 & 18. Come hang out and have some fun! 170 Bridge Street

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The Otter Valley Fish and Game Big Buck and awards night was held at the Legion on Saturday, Feb. 25. Cliff Robinson was the top winner receiving his award from Rayleen Brewer (in memory of Ray Brewer) and the Junior Buck award was presented to Bree Lindley by Kevin Blank on behalf of Bryn Blank Trucking. More photos available at: www.similkameenspotlight.com

Arts Council gears up for busy year Contributed editor@similkameenspotlight.com

The Princeton Community Arts Council in collaboration with the recreation department and the schools is gearing up for an exciting Arts and Culture Week from April 21 to 28. This province-wide event is an opportunity to showcase local talent, provide educational opportunities for all ages and simply have fun. It will begin with a weekend adult watercolour class with Vernon artist Gail Short. To register contact Elaine Rutherford at 250-295-6905. Further information will be available from Nadine McEwen at 250-295-6067. Following the huge success of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band and the Arts Council “Spirit Festival” in 2011, planning is underway to

make this an annual event. Again collaboration was the key to the event and the co-ordinator Vicky Jones is working closely with the band, the schools and Robin Irwin at the museum. The Arts Council is hoping to co-ordinate a gazebo concert series this summer and will be involved in the Rick Hansen celebration. For more information contact Marjorie Holland at 250-295-6718. The Arts Council has been nominated for an Okanagan Arts Award and described as a regional champion as we continue to work hard for our community. Program details may be found in the leisure guide or check out the webpage princetonarts.ca The next general meeting will be at 4.30 p.m. on March 21 at the Riverside Centre.

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Princeton Crisis Assistance Society president Allen Kovaltsenko presents Ridgewood Lodge Resident Council chairwoman Peggy Sutton with a new surround sound system and a camera that will be used by residents of Ridgewood Lodge.

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PRINCETON REALTY The Local Experts

Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591 132 Pinewood Drive

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Candice Stadler 250-295-2017 MLS 134357 Uniquely designed home is one of only 3 properties on Burton that back directly onto the river. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $198,900.00

MLS 134098 Wonderful corner lot family home located on quiet street in the desirable 3rd bench. Home is perfect for families of all stages. $329,900.00

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Fishing, bears, bees and blackberry pie My first month in Port Renfrew turned out to be a rather exciting four weeks. I met some loggers who were also fisherman and got to go on a fishing trip the morning I arrived there. The tide was coming in and the fishing was good. We caught six salmon and then ran out of gas. There was no choice but to paddle ashore five miles from the little village. And walk back home. As it turned out we were lucky. There is a strong current in the Straight of Juan de Fuca, and we could have landed on the far side of the straight. As well as that it often blew up in the straight and got pretty rough. The second thing I found out about Port Renfrew was the incredible amount of blackberries that grew in the hills around the village.They not only grow in profusion but they were the most flavourful berries I have

and I guess I had my share of ever tasted. run-ins with the big animals. The third thing I learned was, The fourth thing I found in there were lots of black bears in Port Renfrew was yellow jackthe thick salal around the river ets. Millions of the vile critters. and they often came into the My first encounter took place village to say hello. In fact on while I was out for a pleasant the Tuesday of my first week I hike. I slipped and fell between was sitting on my front porch two fallen logs and landed in a enjoying a cup of good coffee monstrous nest of yellow jackwhen I happened to look up and NELSON LEWIS ets. there was a big black bear comThey were everywhere and ing out of a little church that was the ones I encountered were directly across the road from my usually in a bloody mood. I got house. I watched as he came out stung from head to toe more on the street and headed for the than once. village centre. But like I said, the fishing One of the loggers saw him too and chased him off with his pickup truck. and the blackberries made up for a heck of a Of course bears were no big deal to me. There lot. And speaking of blackberry pie, here’s a are lots of bears all over B.C. and the Yukon recipe you will like.

Season to Taste

Ingredients; 1 1/4 cup sugar Pie crust for on double crust pie pinch of salt 1/4 cup flour 4 cups fresh blackberries 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp. cornstarch Method; Prepare and roll out pastry. Line a pie plate with pastry. Combine the sugar, salt and flour. Toss with berries to coat. Now pour the mixture into the shell and add the lemon juice, butter and cornstarch, sprinkled over the berries. Bake on a baking sheet at F 375 for 45 minutes or until golden brown. See Ya Next Week!

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MAC’S AUTO PARTS Requires a Bookkeeper. Experience required. Part Time to begin. Resumes to be accepted until Closing on March 1. Present in person at 193 Vermilion Ave. or Fax to: 250-295-7344

Business Opportunities

Personals DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+). GET PAID To Lose weight. $5,000 for your success story. Personal image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

Travel

Compassionate Life Celebrations All Funeral Plans Accepted Bronze and Granite Cemetery Markers

Travel

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LOST: Black Nissan Key Fob w/2 keys (post ofﬁce) possibly save-on-more card. If found please call 250-295-3321

HAWAII ON The mainland, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca

For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Happy Thoughts

PRINCETON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES Is accepting applications from experienced cooks. All applicants will be required to have a Food Safe certiﬁcate, a TB skin test and a criminal record check. Application forms are available at 47 Harold Ave., Princeton BC. Resumes can be mailed to; Box 1960 Princeton BC V0X 1W0 or emailed to mail@pdcss.com. The successful applicant(s) will work in our assisted living program, where we provide 2 meals per day for residents and also administer the Meals on Wheels program. Hours of work are between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm

Love; Auntie Wendy, Rick, Justin, Whitney, Colton & Thyme

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

Funeral Homes

Affordable Pre-arrangements and arrangements can be made in the comfort of your home or our home. Ray & Kelly Hanson

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) PRINCETON FUNERAL) KEREMEOS-SIMILKAMEEN HANSONS’ARBOR FUNERAL

& CREMATION CENTRE

2 Princeton Plaza 250-295-6102

FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTRE 712-5th Street 1-800-275-1202

Income Opportunity

Happy 25th Birthday Peanut.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

February 29th

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneﬁts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Lost & Found

Trades, Technical

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WORK FROM Home. Largest Medical Transcriptionist employer in Canada looks to CanScribe for 100 more Mt’s. We need more students! Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

PRINCETON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES. In urgent need of qualiﬁed home support workers. Prospective home support workers must be registered with the BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry. Successful applicants must have access to a vehicle, a clear criminal record check, a TB skin test and an aptitude for working with seniors. Application forms are available at 47 Harold Ave. (Princeton) and resumes may be mailed to; PDCSS Box 1960 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Or email to; mail@pdcss.com

Labourers FIVE Labourers wanted at All Seasons Mushrooms composting facility west of Princeton. Starting at $11.70/hr. Apply by fax 604-534 -0218

Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

HHDI RECRUITING

Education/Trade Schools

ASPHALT PAVING Personnel required: Paving contractor in Kamloops area requires Foreman and personnel for Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered. Training and beneﬁts will be available to the successful applicants. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca. ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca. PART TIME casual housekeeping staff required in Tulameen. Will pay travel. Ref’s Req. Call Heather @ 250-2956902

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Announcements

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DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

SPROTT-SHAW RCA training info session Feb 28th, 12-6pm at Mariposa Gardens. Bring this ad and your registration fee will be waived! Find out how to save an additional $800 on tuition! Call 250-4958124 for more info.

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Health Products

Business/Ofﬁce Service

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

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Financial Services

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Misc Services E & E HELPING HAND I do it all, from cleaning homes to walking critters. Affordable & Responsible. Special Rates for Seniors Call anytime 250-295-6446

Merchandise for Sale

$300 & Under WINTER TIRES & Rims 195/60R/15. Nordica on 5 bolt rims $300. 250-295-0620

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Personal Care

300 SQ. FT of Laminate ﬂooring, underlay and baseboards. Light in color. 250-295-0118 OLDER COUCH & love seat. End tables & Crib. Call 250295-3395 for more info

Friendly Frank 18 CU. white refrigerator. $50. WHITE desk, would work good for school work $50. Call 250295-7531 DOUBLE BED $99. 250-2956656 FISHER 26” color TV, excellent condition $15. Solid pine table w/4 chars $80. 250-2956656 GRANDMA’S OLD copper wash boiler. Now highly polished, wood container for the fireplace $98. Star choice (Shaw) satellite dish, complete with mounting bracket, Motorola DSR-317 & DSR-207 receivers & 2 remotes. Ready to go $75 takes it all. 250-2950028 LINER for S-10 pick-up, has tail gate cover, good shape $50. Fly fishing & Fly tying mag. $1.50/each. Salmon/Halibut fishing gear. $100. immigrant Sea chest, old, very unique $95. 250-2957827

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale $125, Split/Delivered. Call 250-2952214 or 250-293-6250

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message.

DOWNSIZING SALE! Lots of household items, collectable’s, antiques, china, giftware, pictures, clocks, bar fridge, Infrared Sauna & furniture we don’t need anymore. Come have a look. 250-295-6408 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Commercial/ Industrial

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COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE. 301 Bridge Street. 2400 sq. ft. price negotiable, good commercial exposure. Avail. now Management. Heather Johnson or Brenda Upton 250-295-6977

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands Now! Call for Free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170. STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Prevent E. coli Infection (“Hamburger Disease”) Cook all ground beef until there is No Pink AND the juices run clear!

Misc. Wanted LOOKING for armoire, reasonably priced. Call 250-2957425 PENSIONER LOOKING for a parrot cage. Must be clean and in good condition. Reasonable. 250-295-7430 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver, Olympic Coins, etc. 250-499-0251.

Cottages / Cabins

Musical Instruments Guitar, Piano, Voice, Song Creation, Performance and Recording Lessons. Aidan Mayes, Tim Holman, Maiya Robbie & Ari Neufeld. Phone 778-476-5917.

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1) Three Bedroom Available March 1. All apartments are: $800/month • Newly renovated • Adult oriented • Non-smoking • No Pets

Close to the Hospital on 3rd bench.

To view, call 250-295-1711

Misc. for Sale

RIVERSIDE MOTEL Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Call 250-295-6232 for Details

Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BEDROOM, 2 bathrooms. 1/2 duplex. Avail. March 1st. N/S N/P. $1050/month + DD & Ref’s. Call 1-604-590-2753 or 1-778-846-2753

Misc for Rent BACHELOR SUITE, quiet N/S building. $550/month includes utilities. SMALL 1 bedroom, quiet N/S building. $575/month includes utilities. Plus more. Call 250-295-7274 for details

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, downtown Princeton. Fenced yard, walk to amenities. N/S, W/D. Avail. March 15 or April 1. $1000/month + Util. DD & Ref’s Req. 250-493-6954 3-4 BEDROOM house, newly renovated. large yard, close to town. Avail. March 1. N/S. $750/month Ref’s req. Call 250-770-4762 3 BEDROOM townhouse, 1.5 bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/month DD & Ref’s req. Call 250-295-3988 KEREMEOS - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl., Lg. fenced yard. Pets OK on approval. Avail. Apr. 1st, $900/mon + util. 250-490-0958

Repairs

I will come to your location to repair or tune up all types of Bicycles.

CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL • Large rooms, with jacuzzi tub, fridge & microwave $350/week $1000/month • Rainbow apt. rooms, with shared bathroom & kitchen $150/week $400/month • 2 Bedroom suites with private bathroom & kitchen 1-2 persons $300/week $1000/month • 2 bedroom apt. on the lake, private bathroom & kitchen $350/week $1200/month • 4 bedroom house on lake $1400/month • 4 bedroom house(s) on lake $1600-$2800/month All above are fully furnished includes utilities, cable & weekly housekeeping

Princeton Castle Resort 250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881

Free estimates

Call Philip at 250-487-8476 Cars - Domestic

HOMES FOR RENT • 2 BEDROOM home in Coalmont, 20 minutes from Princeton. Newly renovated, nice yard, fenced area, W/D/F/S/DW. $850/month incl. util. • 1 BEDROOM newly renovated in town, furnished $650/month + utilities. • 1 BEDROOM basement suite F/S out of town, furnished $700/month incl. util. • 1 BEDROOM in town newly reno. suite, $750/month includes heat. • 1 BEDROOM, with yard, suit single person. Close to town, F/S Avail. March 1. $500/month + Util. • 2 BEDROOM basement suite, F/S, shared laundry, private entrance, nice yard. $750/month + util. Avail March 1. • 3 BEDROOM trailer in Hedley, private lot, large shed, W/D/F/S/DW Avail March 1 $500/month + Util. DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025

Cars - Domestic

Rooms for Rent LARGE 1 bedroom carriage suite overlooking river. Large sundeck in peaceful setting. Includes F/S, utilities & WiFi, room for a horse. Avail. March 1 $700/month. Call 250-2957861 ROOM FOR rent in Princeton, quiet, mature, working, non smoking. Includes internet. Wood burning stove and electric heat. Nice yard, by river. See www.myprincetonhome.info, myprincetonhome.info@gmail.com, or call 1-250-295-5361 ROOM FOR RENT. Shared bathroom/kitchen. Includes, laundry, telephone, TV, VCR, DVD, Satellite, WiFi, N/S. Avail. Immediately. $375/month Call 250-2950510

Suites, Lower 2 BEDROOM, downtown in quiet area. Very clean & well maintained. Excellent for 2 workers sharing or seniors. $800/month includes heat, power, & laundry. N/S, N/P. DD & Good Ref’s req. 250295-6408

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Recreational/Sale 2003 HONDA fourtrax, 250 Dealership inspected. $3000. 250-295-6949 WANTED: Bigfoot Travel Trailer in good condition. Please call 250-878-2166

Homes for Rent

Mobile Bicycle Mechanic Cottages / Cabins

FOR RENT #101-301 Bridge street. Clean apt. modern 3/pce bath. $680/month + Util. Avail. Mar. 1 #301-301 Bridge street. Clean Apt., modern 3/pce bath. $730/month + util. Includes laundry. Avail Mar. 1 • 2 BEDROOM house, 445 Similkameen Ave. $800/month + util. Avail. Mar. 1 • 2 BEDROOM, plus den second ﬂoor apt. overlooking downtown, yard, in-suite laundry, garage/driveway parking. $900/month + util. N/Dogs or children please. 123B Vermilion Ave. Avail. April 1 • 3 BEDROOM house, double garage, 476 Corina, $1000/month + util. avail April 1. (MLS #133492) Licensed Property Management. Heather Johnson 250-295-6977 or 250-295-8591

Rentals

Ofﬁce/Retail AVAILABLE NOW. Bright, clean, cozy large/small retail/ofﬁce space. Lease/monthly rental. NEEDED manager/caretaker, reduced rent or salary. Please contact; kzm_tanaka@yahoo.ca. For details. Apartment also avail for rent. Call 250-295-1681 for details

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Boats 8 FT PELICAN boat and Minnkota electric motor. $500. 250295-0620

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SOLUTIONS - Med Pad predictions Cruisers have excellent ride It will be hand held, voice responsive, read your blood work, do your MRIs, scans, X-rays and sensor work, besides answering critical questions Examples:- Med Pad is activated and is asked a question, “My 49-year-old old sweetie is going to work on a skate board wearing a basketball muscle shirt in -7 C weather, a ring in his nose and tongue and sporting a deep purple mohawk hair piece (he’s actually bald). He acts funny and when talking to him he says “butt out.” I’m finding this terribly stressful and a “pain in the butt’’ Med Pad reply - Your sweetie is experiencing a mid-life crises A.K.A. “male menopause,” common among men ages 40 thru 60. This occurs when he feels aging occurring and sees youth slipping by. This clash in the brain causes hot flashes which manifest itself in sweeties peculiar behavior in regaining his youth. This phenomenon can on occasion produce “brain burnout,” which doesn’t last long unless he’s a natural. You can send him to a psychiatrist who might shrink the problem or to a Buddhist monk and they can sit on the problem and meditate it out. The best solution is an ice-cold 20-minute shower three times a day, and your patience, that only a daughter of Eve could endure. As far as sweetie saying “butt out” - forget it. The butt is that part of the human anatomy that you sit on and faces out. Hence the term “butt out.” The fact that you are stressed and have a pain in the butt is not good. Stress can lower the immune system and be the

basis of many illnesses. To relieve it try soaking it in a proper sized container (so as not to get stuck) of warm water laced with “Epsom salts” for an hour for two days. Allergies could be a problem. However the best remedy is a birdwatchers hike to a Coalmont mountain peak and yodel non-stop for at least three hours, twice a week. .It has done wonders for the Swiss. Example question to Med Pad: “ I feel terrible. What are the results of my checkup? Med Pad reply: You need a new heart, two knees, and two hip replacements plus a cataract job and new liver. You’ll be in the body shop for at least seven months, that is if we get all the parts. You should be good till the age 327 when you come up for a warranty checkup. We recommend the spruce wooden heart although there is a slight risk of a dormant spruce worm activating itself. It has a lifetime warranty and we support the forestry industry. And if it’s any consolation when sweetie calls you a worm, it’s justifiable. Because of the mine we do have a copper heart but because copper is so valuable a sweetie could steal your heart away and you’d have to go through life known as the heartless jerk. Certainly not very upbeat. Lastly, watch Doctor Oz or Doctor Art on TV and once a week a Spotlight reader should act as “Health Minister” and publish their solution to a relevant health problem remembering Canada has 250 thousand-plus new immigrants a year to care for.

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Timberline Cruisers hosted their annual Poker Run on Feb. 4th. 137 riders (192 poker hands, enjoyed 60 kilometers of groomed trails with not a cloud in the sky. Riders checked in to 3 checkpoints on route to try their luck. The poker run ended at the trailer at Rabbit Mountain, where all enjoyed hot chili, bun and hot dogs. The winning hand was held by Judi Hassell, 2nd place to Kirk Lensen, 3rd to Don Krenn, 4th to Phil Murdock and 5th place went to James Esner. Any event needs volunteers and the Timberline Cruisers had the absolute best helping to host the riders. To our volunteers, we are grateful and to our riders, we could not have been so successful without your continued support. See you all next year.

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2011 DODGE DURANGO

2008 NISSAN ARMADA

$269 BI-WEEKLY

+ +

+ 31680 Z673

2007 GMC YUKON DENALI

$299

Z594

Z592

BI-WEEKLY

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2009 PONTIAC VIBE AWD

2008 GMC HD 2500 Only 74,000 kms / 1 owner

+ +

$355 BI-WEEKLY

65 UNITS

$145 Z645

BI-WEEKLY

To Be Sold

2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 65,889 kms

+ +

+ + +

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2006 CHEVY AVEO

2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

GT16381

SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 29th

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2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

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2008 SUBARU IMPREZA

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GT32301B

2007 MAZDA B-SERIES PICKUP

2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

+ + +

+ +

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On-the-spot Financing

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$129 BI-WEEKLY

CT55111A

DL# 30482

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+ + Z668

$129 BI-WEEKLY

+ 84 mos. + + 72 mos. + + + 60 mos.

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