Similkameen Spotlight, August 29, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen

Volume 63 Issue 35

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Welcome Armitage and Pateman Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Family members, friends and interested residents filled the library conference room to capacity on Tuesday, August 21 to witness the inauguration of incoming Mayor Frank Armitage and Councillor Doug Pateman. Dressed in ceremonial Red Serge, Sgt. Dave Clare of the Princeton RCMP presided over the inauguration while Stan Turner, Barrister and Solicitor officiated the Oath of Office. “It is always a pleasure to welcome newcomers to office,”said Turner, “I wish you both much municipal success.” Acting Mayor Jason Earle then passed the official gavel to new Mayor, Frank Armitage. Mayor Armitage welcomed and extended a thank you to all present on behalf of himself and Councillor Pateman. He then went on to introduce a few special people; mother-in-law, Grace Lawrence, a “tireless campaigner,” his “greatest support,” wife Darnella, daughter Diane, his grandsons; Gavin and Garrett and family member, Annarose Powell. Mayor Armitage teared up when speaking of his wife Darnella and their three “very fine children.” “Our life has been a blast,” he said. In order for Armitage to run for the office of mayor he had to resign his seat on council. He did so in June of this year. “I had been in exile since June 15,” said Mayor Armitage with a chuckle, “it was tough, I have never quit anything in my life,” he added. Mayor Armitage said he was pleased to be back with council and that it was a real treat to be blessed with the addition of Doug Pateman. “We are going to do good things,” he said.

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WHAT A PARTY!

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Arrrgh, shiver me timbers. Carol Mack (Pool supervisor), Alyssa Larsen (lifeguard) & Taylor Robillard (lifeguard) were caught dancing while the kids were walking the plank at last Wednesday nights theme night Pirate Night at Centennial Pool.

Junior champs praise Princeton Golf Barb Grimm Black Press

Henry Lee and Janet Zhang have captured the British Columbia Juvenile Boys’ and Girls’ Championships at Princeton Golf Club. The championship was played from Aug. 21 to 23 with spectators able to attend free of charge. Both of the new champions praised Princeton’s golf course. Lee, a 14- year-old from Coquitlam and member at Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Country Club, completed a wire-to-wire victory, holding off Vancouver’s Trevor Yu and Dewdney’s Jake Scarrow by three strokes.

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Coming into the day, Lee held a four-stroke lead on the field and said he wasn’t gunning for any more. “My game plan for the final round was to keep it steady and shoot even for the day,” said Lee. “I made a bad shot coming into 17 and wasn’t able to get up-and-down, then made a double on 18. I was nervous I wasn’t going to win but relieved when I did.” By shooting a three-day 213, -3 total (68-71-74), Lee made the championship closer than it should have been, slightly opening the door for Scarrow and Yu to sneak into the mix before they finished

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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 LIBRARY: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 6p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. WELCOME WAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. NO Current Representative HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 PRINCETON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2pm to 7pm and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #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. 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: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! 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 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 Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Club House. VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact ken_faye@telus. net New Members welcome! PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the fair grounds. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134 PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets at the fair grounds. Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome! PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room. 6:30 p.m. New Members welcome! 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! PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! PRINCETON RODEO CLUB: Are you a horse owner/rider interested in arena riding, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Key Hole? Join us for Gymkhana Fun Days. August 4th & 18th. September 1st (Fall fair) & 23rd. 8:30 am start time to beat the summer heat. For more information email:rustikswann@yahoo.ca Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085 PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113 KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759 PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 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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Armitagefrom page 1 Looking at councillors, Jason Earle, Marilyn Harkness and Kim Maynard, Mayor Armitage told them, “the three of you have done a great job and have run at a heck of a pace,” he said,”I thank all of you.” Extending his attention directly to councillor Jason Earle, previous Acting Mayor of Mayor Frank Armitage (left), Sgt. Dave Clare of the Princeton RCMP and the Town of Princeton, Councillor Doug Pateman (right) pose for offical photo after the Oath of is signed. Below: Present acting Mayor, Jason Earle passes the gavel Mayor Armitage Office to the new Mayor of the Town of Princeton, Frank Armitage. said,”You have shown great leadership. You stepped forward for your community, spending countless hours on our medical issues—giving up family time for your community.” He then added, “You have shown the patience of Job and are very honourable, thank you.” The crowd present in obvious agreement with the new mayor, gave a rousing round of applause in appreciation of Councillor Earle. Mayor Armitage turned to Helen Koning, acting CAO for the town, said she was like “a breath of fresh air,” and that he was very much looking forward to working with her. The mayor went on to discuss priorities for the town. “Healthcare, doctors and healthcare—that is Lisa Carleton/Spotlight a must,” he said, “Councillor Earle will continue to There will be scheduled availability to see Mayor front the efforts of our community.” The mayor said that he and council will review other town priorities Armitage at town hall. To book an appointment with and move forward with them. “We are here because the mayor and or any of the councillors call 250you have chosen us to represent you,” he added, “we 295-3135. Mayor and council are also available via email through the town website: www.princeton.ca are sincere in doing so.” Mayor Armitage then introduced new Councillor, (Mayor and Council listings) Regular meetings of council are 7:30 p.m., on the Doug Pateman. first and third Monday of each month and strategic On behalf of himself and his family, Councillor Pateman extended his thanks to all who supported planning meetings are held at 4 p.m., on the second him. “I hope that I can live up to your expectations,” Monday of each month. In the instance of holiday he said. Looking towards mayor and council, he weekends, meetings are then held on the Tuesday added “I hope I can do you and my fellow council- instead. These meetings are held in the conference room at the Princeton Library and are open to public lors proud.” attendance.

GOLF- from page 1 with bogeys on 18 and made Lee’s first provincial title official. Scarrow (70-73-73) and Yu (72-72-72) would both shoot 216 totals, good enough for even-par on the championship. “I didn’t really expect to win coming in. The course was tough because you had to keep it straight and if you missed, you were in trouble,” said Lee. “I am just happy to be called the juvenile champion.” For Lee, now the practice begins for his repeat in 2013. “My year is done after this tournament. I need to practice harder so that I can come out and repeat as champion.” At 14, Lee has the opportunity to play in two more juvenile championships until he loses eligibility because of age. In the girls division, first round leader Janet Zhang, 15, of Richmond, came from behind to top the field and capture her first provincial championship with a three-day 222, +3 (73-75-74). Heading into the day, Zhang sat three-strokes

behind Annie Lee, 16, of Surrey, before mounting a comeback that saw six birdies, three bogeys and two double bogeys for a final round +1, 74 and four shot victory. When asked of how it feels to be a juvenile champion, Zhang said, “I didn’t think I even had a chance to win coming into the event so to pull it off feels amazing. “ At 16, Zhang wins the juvenile championship in her last year of eligibility, something she is very pleased with. “To be able to call myself a provincial champion is special. I now feel that going into other tournaments, I can place in the top-5. This is going to give me great confidence for next year.” Rounding out the top-3 were course-record holder and second round leader Annie Lee of Surrey at +7 (75-70-81-226) and Victoria’s Naomi Ko at +13 (80-74-78-232). Both champions had good things to say about the championship and Princeton Golf Course, especially Zhang. “This course was playing very difficult all week and British Columbia Golf did an amazing job at hosting this tournament. It was a lot of fun.”

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Business named for family moves in

47th Annual Princeton & District AGRICULTURAL FAIR presents one fantastic weekend!

September 1 & 2, 2012 Saturday & Sunday at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds (Sunﬂower Downs)

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The pristine beauty of Princeton and area, along with the clean mountain air and boundless opportunity for family recreation has yet again brought another family to Princeton. The Baird family moved to Princeton in July. They have been enjoying hiking, playing in the river and dirtbiking. The children are raising Holland Lops, a breed of rabbit originating from the Netherlands, and are looking forward to showing them off at the upcoming Agricultural Fair here in Princeton. The Baird children will join Princeton students as they head back to school in September. Their parents, Tim and Alana run the family business. KTL Plumbing. K (Kyle), T (Tauren) and L (Lacey), named after their three children. Tim Baird has been in the plumbing business for 17 years and has been self employed for the last five. He has recently been working in high-end homes in the Kelowna area, and now brings his experience in both residential and commercial plumbing to Princeton and area. “We’ve found somewhere that makes us all happy,” said Tim. The Baird’s had been traveling from the city to visit friends in Tulameen and family in Princeton, grew to love the area and decided to make it their home.

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With a new family, comes a new business to Princeton and area. Welcome to the Baird family and KTL Plumbing.

• Concession Returning to the fair! • Refreshment Garden • Exhibits • Musicians • Demonstrations • Junior Fair • Junior Show Jumping Demonstrations • Kids Play Area • Drill Team • Livestock Displays ng to the fair! ni ur et R • Vendors • Scarecrow Contest • Bingo • Horseshoe Tournament • Bike Parade • Pet Parade bo! **SUNDAY AUCTION**

They are looking forward to meeting more people and are pleased to offer residents experienced service for renovations and new plumbing installations for all their commercial and/or residential needs. Call Tim at 250-295-2808.

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New branch manager for Valley First Credit Union

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Valley First recently welcomed Dean Wonneberg, a 25-year financial services industry veteran, to its Princeton branch team. Joining Valley First as the newly appointed branch manager in Princeton, Wonneberg brings more than two decades of sales and banking experience, having previously worked in retail and commercial banking as well as credit analysis. He is looking to build on the work of his Valley First predecessors while providing mem-

bers with expert financial advice and leadership to the branch. “Everyone in Princeton knows Valley First,” says Wonneberg. “This means we have a great responsibility to our members, the community and our employees. With the expertise and experience we have here, I firmly believe we can further our region’s economic and social stability and sustainability.” The move to Princeton is also akin to a homecoming for Wonneberg. Raised in Williams Lake, he sees many similarities between the two communities. “Like Williams Lake, Princeton is built around similar industries,” says Wonneberg. “There is a rich Western history and grassroots community events are celebrated. Moving to Princeton represents a terrific opportunity to re-join a progressive organization and

return to the Interior of my boyhood.” Valley First is an important feature of the Princeton community, providing banking services to many personal and small business members. The organization is also a strong community supporter, donating more than $8,500 annually to charities, events and organizations. “Valley First has always been very involved in our community,” says Town of Princeton acting Mayor Jason Earle. “The support they provide is fantastic. They are really involved in promoting and strengthening our area, they provide a tremendous service and advice to many Princeton residents and businesses. We are really appreciative for everything Valley First does in our community.” Valley First has raised more than $20,000 for the Princeton Crisis

Join us for the 1st Annual Doubles Team Horseshoe Tournament At the Copper Mountain Pub & Restaurant 11:30 a.m., September 15, 2012 Entry fee: $25 per person (due at time of registration) Includes: beer, burger and tournament t-shirt Come with a partner! PRIZES FOR: 1st place team: BBQ Grill 2nd place: $60 Gift CertiÀcate 3rd place: $40 Gift CertiÀcate Whether an avid horseshoe player or just love to play in your backyard, come and join the fun! Spectators are free and welcomed! Register at the Pub or at Sears Princeton. Limited registration, sign up early to avoid missing out! Call us for reservations and more details.

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New Ambulatory Care Tower and UBCO Medical School Barb Grimm Black Press

A conceptualized drawing of the new patient care tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. With the new UBCO Medical School and training that will be happening on the lower level, our hope is to be able to send some of these new medical doctors and nurses to work in rural areas

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The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District, which includes Princeton, wants the support of service clubs and other organizations throughout the region in its push to build a new patient care tower at Penticton Regional Hospital. The regional district has made an application to the province, through the Interior Health Authority, “expressing great concern about the deteriorating state of the undersized Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH),” said Janice Perrino, chairman of the regional hospital district and executive director of the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. Provincial funding of $160 million is sought. The regional district has committed $140 million and the medical foundation has committed $20 million for the $360 million project. In a letter to area clubs and societies, she said the hospital consistently operates at 110 per cent of its capacity. It serves a population base of approximately 90,000 citizens, including the Princeton area. The letter says the expansion will result in more trained medical, nursing and technical staff available for rural communities such as Princeton. PRH opened in 1951 to serve the acute health care needs of a population of 10,500. “There have been many incredible technological changes in healthcare over the past 60 years along with the inclusion of the entire region’s population and the natural aging of the residents.” Currently a number of the core PRH programs, including ambulatory medical day care and clinics, inpatient surgery, endoscopic and minor surgical procedures, central supply and outpatient diagnostics do not have the physical space to safely handle the patient volumes that arrive from the entire hospital district of the South

Okanagan and Similkameen region. Because of the lack of physical space in the ambulatory care area, numerous clinics have had to be wedged onto inpatient units scattered throughout the facility. Infection control and patient confidentiality are difficult to manage in this setting. Interior Health has identified that the patient care facility expansion for PRH as its highest priority for capital planning. PRH requires a purpose built patient care centre that includes all ambulatory services such as, medical day care, inpatient surgery, day surgery, endoscopies and minor surgical procedures. It also requires space for general clinics, including Wound Care, Cast Clinic, Paediatric Clinic, Primary Care Maternity Clinic, Presurgical Screening Clinic, Transplant Clinic, Colonoscopy and the UBC Medical School student space. The expected benefits include innovative new medical technology, improved access and flow for patients and staff, increased safety and reduced risk and the more efficient use of operating costs and staff time. “Finally, the human resource efficiencies in staff utilization will be realized with a consolidated facility. This will include the extended training of new doctors, nurses and technicians and improve our opportunities to have more medical staff available for the rural areas such as Princeton, Keremeos, Osoyoos and Oliver. What an expansion will do for the entire region is bring in more medical staff over the years to work with the increased health care needs of the patients over the next 50 years,” says Perrino’s letter. Boosters of the Penticton hospital expansion are willing to give 20-minute presentations about the project at club meetings. Call 250-492-9027 or e-mail janice.perrino@interiorhealth. ca to arrange a presentation.

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Kelowna Dispatch ironing out glitches Steve Arstad Keremeos / Okanagan Falls Review

The regional district awarded a five year contract to the Kelowna Fire Department for 911 dispatch services in 2011. For the past nine months, Kelowna has been dispatching 911 calls in the regional district. For the most part, it has been business as usual, but there have been a few instances where the service has suffered from “growing pains” as a regional district director put it at a RDOS board meeting on August 2, when a number of directors commented on dispatch issues in their constituencies. Problems with the communication link between Kelowna dispatch and Penticton surfaced in January of this year, when heavy internet traffic caused intermittent audio quality issues on the line, resulting in dropped and broken communications. The issue was resolved by the Kelowna Fire Department, who changed the internet trunk line, applying two business grade internet connections to the communications link to Penticton. Since the change, radio communications improved substantially, but over the ensuing months, several regional departments have experienced communication difficulties of other kinds, including such things as confusing directions, and incorrect press dispatch reports. The problems were compounded in the Oliver area with that region’s recent address reassignment, prompting a comment in a June online edition of the Oliver Daily News by a reader, who said, “For what it’s worth, the accuracy of our emergency dispatch system suggests that said dispatcher is somewhere in the Phillippines.” A tour of Kelowna dispatch and an interview with Kelowna Deputy Chief Jason Brolund by the Review recently brought some clarity to issues some RDOS departments were experiencing.

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Here is a way to say thank you Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about some people that I had called community stars—the individuals who had come forward to fight for our hospital. There has been quite the group of individuals who joined forces to fight this battle; industry leaders, community leaders, doctors and many volunteers. The group backing the battle, Save Our Similkameen (SOS) has been the backbone to the operation and of the Community Hospital Forum on Vermilion Avenue. The Community Hospital Forum has operated with volunteers spending months researching and compiling information to find solutions to solve the 24/7 emergency room issue. They have come up with funding, housing and even doctors to cover the ER. The operation has been possible too with thanks to donations of space, some equipment and funding. However, funding has dwindled—supplies and equipment are necessary as efforts to restore the ER are ongoing. Now, here is a way that our community can offer a token of appreciation for what this group of incredible people have done and continue to do for us. The Senior Citizen’s Branch #30 is hosting a Charity Benefit for SOS this coming Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. They plan to have music, refreshments and fun. A Silent Auction and raffle will be held as well. Admission into the benefit is $2. All proceeds will go to Save Our Similkameen. I had said that the words thank you could never be said enough for what these people have done, but maybe attending the Charity Benefit to help them out would be a great way to start.

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Don’t expect something for nothing A total of 80 per cent of Canadians say they “love” our need and the demand for medical services in places like health care system. Princeton, our system of rationing care and government Given that in our system it is virtually impossible to fee fixing makes small towns economically unattractive access timely medical care, except in an emergency, the for doctors. The result is doctors, quite reasonably, chose love can only be the result that many Canadians desire to practice in places that meet their economic and personal not to be American. Other than being “un-American,” the needs. Canadian health care system is primarily one of rationing If we had a free market, or even the two-tiered medical care, increasing costs and discouraging competition and system so feared by the NDP and the health care unions, innovation. Yet our system is loved by many of those forced doctors could see a way to make a living in small towns, to live with it. charging competitive fees for their services where possible, Many residents of Princeton, B.C., no doubt also “love” and happily treating those in the public system out of civic our health care system but are frustrated that their hospital duty. This system works in dentistry, eye care, physioMARK WALKER cannot provide consistent emergency care. Princeton is not therapy and magnetic imaging. Veterinary services are prothe only example of small towns ill served by our system of Group Publisher vided more effectively and competitively than our current “universal” health care. Many towns across the country do medical system. Under such a system Princeton would have South Okanagan a fully staffed emergency centre, because doctors would be not have enough doctors — some have none — to provide general care, let alone emergency care. It is an unfortunate, attracted to such a market. yet entirely predictable consequence of government promisIn Princeton, and other places, supporters of our public ing free health care for all. health care system meet, demonstrate and demand health care as their right. For the residents of Princeton, Interior Health is the villain in their These people rarely stop to consider the “rights” of doctors and others to drama. Many in Princeton, as in other towns without adequate health care, be compensated for their services. Having been assured by politicians that blame their regional health authority for the problems, citing cut backs, health care would be provided free of charge, from cradle to grave — and misallocation of resources and malfeasance on the part of politicians and having elected these politicians to do so — it is understandable these suptheir bureaucrat lackeys. Health authorities are accused with favouring porters are frustrated. larger centres while ignoring small towns. The sad irony of the Princeton situation and others, is that many of the Interior Health is certainly an attractive target, and has made a series of people who are hurt by the system that discourages doctors from practicmissteps in this case, but residents’ ire toward IH in the Princeton case is ing in places like Princeton, are the same people who “love” the system, misplaced. and consider it one of their defining factors — a thing that makes them Although health as a right appears nowhere in our Charter or Constitution, Canadian. Canadians have been led to believe that health care is a “right.” If that were There is blame to be apportioned where health care is scarce. The usual true, the “authorities” would be legally bound to compel doctors and nurses suspects, regional health authorities, bureaucrats and politicians certainly and others to provide medical services without regard for compensating deserve some of the scorn. those who provide those services. Essentially, IH would be able to hold a Most of the responsibility, however, rests with a populace that holds to virtual gun to heads of all health care professionals and coerce them into the childish belief that politicians will give them something for nothing, providing care on demand in places like Princeton. and have a dogged determination to protect a health care system that fails In fact IH cannot force doctors to practice. While there is both the to provide them adequate care and effective outcomes. The Similkameen Spotlight is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. 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What will it take to get a response from you? Premier Clark: Today is August 22, 2012 and Princeton Still has no Emergency room coverage four nights a week. As I have explained this situation in repeated phone calls and letters I have to wonder aloud what else needs to happen before a move is made by your office. Referring the problem back to the Minister of Health is an unacceptable dodge. I told you, he gave his Interior Health Authority minions a deadline of two weeks to resolve the issue. That deadline came and went weeks ago. Perhaps it has something to do with procedural glitches but I have my strong doubts in this regard. I have mentioned our Canadian Constitution and our right to essential services to you and to pertinent Ministers. It may be my imagination but it is beginning to feel like you are ignoring the situation, much in the same fashion as Interior Health Authority has managed to disregard their own directive from their superior, Minister of Health, Mike de Jong. Is it common for serious matters where the lives and health of British Columbians are at risk to be so blatantly brushed off? What will it take to get you to respond to our dire circumstance? Let me again remind you that our community is not the only one living at risk. The Health Authorities all over this province have many in a similar situation. To not address these concerns gives the constituents of this province the impression that you may approve of this behavior. I’d like to believe Victoria has the best interests of our populace in mind, especially when making decisions about our health and therefore, our lives. Canada in not a poor nation, British Columbia deserves better treatment than this. I would like to hear what Christy Clark has to say about putting her own constituents at risk. It’s fine to have underlings answer your mail & deflect attention away but I think it’s

time you personally said something that clarifies how this is (in any way) justifiable. Silence seemingly points to your approval of this complacent posturing. As I said, Minister de Jong did give a deadline weeks ago. The real problem seems to come from those in the Health Authorities, is it possible that they have no fear of reprimand? Could they be looking to the future and taking a wait and see stance in relation to the next provincial election? Are they actually willing to wait and frolic in the public funded trough to see who the next leaders will be? We and many other communities can not wait for that. We are at risk nightly. Can you really grasp what that means? If you have a sick child, elderly parent, industrial job on 24/7 schedule, expecting a child, travel our Highway #3 or simply live here, it’s a real trick to expect each and every mishap to occur in daytime hours only. Precedent for need was set here last century when the first hospital was built, as it was in other communities across this province. How anyone feels it’s okay to cut or eliminate services in this 21st Century is a direct affront to all who live in the affected areas. If your position is to continue to ignore this farce in responsible governance, please be advised, many are not pleased. In fact, I believe many will remember this non service when election time rolls around. One more item, I just called your office and was transferred over to the Ministery of Health. I once again explained the concerns and again I would much rather hear the Premier of the province address this issue. Minister de Jong did his part, what will you do to help out? Still Sincerely Waiting, Darrell Dobie Princeton, BC

Kudos to Mrs. Sterne Bravo on Diane Stern’s letter to the editor. My point exactly. Perhaps a copy of that letter should go to whoever gave IHA the award. Five to 10 cars a day going to Penticton for medical service is not “green.” Perhaps instead the award should have gone to Dr. Tracy Hicks, an orthopedic surgeon who travels to Princeton on a regular basis and sees many Princeton patients, saving them a long trip to Penticton or the coast. One car travelling, as oposed to 30-40 cars travelling. One of those things that make you go “Hmmmm”. Anne M. Passey Tulameen

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NEWS Campfire ban partially rescinded in Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12 noon on Friday, Aug. 24, the current campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre will be rescinded in the Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Merritt and Lillooet fire zones. A campfire ban remains in place in all of the Okanagan, including the Vernon and Penticton fire zones. A map of the areas covered by the campfire ban is available online at: http://bit.ly/SwU2V3 This partial rescinding of the campfire ban is due to rain received overnight, resulting in lower fire danger ratings in those areas. The campfire prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. Wildfire Management Branch personnel have responded to 65 wildfires in the past week in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Ninety-two percent of these wildfires have been contained to less than four hectares in size. Over 400 personnel have contributed to this success, including local contract firefighting crews, fire wardens, pilots, heavy equipment operators and out-ofprovince initial attack crews. The fire centre thanks all of its partners for their co-operation during this period of increased wildfire activity. Open burning continues to be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition applies to open fires larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide, fires with a burn registration number, industrial burning, fireworks and burning barrels. The open burning prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. Please check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting a fire. Anyone found in violation of an open fire ban, including campfires, may be issued a ticket for up to $345. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is notified that it has been rescinded. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://bcwildfire.ca

Road closure in Ashnola back country Travellers are advised the Ashnola Forest Service Road will be temporarily closed at Kilometre 39 from Sept. 4 to Sept. 18 for a bridge replacement. Workers for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will be dismantling an old wooden bridge that is deteriorating and will replace it with a steel girder concrete deck bridge with a longer lifespan. The closure is near the end of the forest service road and access to recreation sites along Ashnola Forest Service Road will not be affected. The Ashnola Forest Service Road is located approximately 27 kilometres southwest of Keremeos, and is part of British Columbia’s 55,000-kilometre Forest Service road network that provides access to British Columbia’s backcountry.

Free tele-workshop gives a heads up on brain health Concerned about keeping your brain healthy as you age? Princeton residents can get help from the nonprofit Alzheimer Society of B.C., during the free teleworkshop Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health, running from 7 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 30. The workshop for people with early symptoms of dementia, caregivers and the general public looks at Alzheimer’s disease and how it impacts the brain, the latest research on reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s and everyday tips for improving brain health. Tele-workshops can be accessed via telephone, with optional online slides. Pre-registration is not necessary. A few minutes before each session, participants simply dial toll-free 1-866-994-7745, then enter the pass code of 1122333. To use the website, go to momentum.adobeconnect. com/alzheimerbc and enter as a guest. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit the Society website at www.alzheimerbc.org.

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Getting Back to School ~ Health & Safety Tips

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Guard your child from computer eye damage (NC)—Did you know that the average North American child spends from one to three hours per day with his or her eyes on a computer screen? The startling increase of nearsightedness (myopia) in children worldwide may be a direct consequence of this activity, pediatric eye doctors say. “In fact, children using computers before their visual systems are fully developed are at the very heart of the public health problem called ‘computer vision syndrome’,” says Bijan Minbashion, vice president of operations for Hakim Optical, a national leader in retail eye care. “A study at the University of California reports that 25% to 30% of computer-using children need corrective eyewear to work with the equipment comfortBottle Depot ably and safely – and similar studies in Asia report that firstgraders with myopia has increased from 12.1% to 20.4% since Keep our community clean - Please recycle! 1995. In the last three years, myopia is reported to have doubled SUMMER HOURS: to 34% in seven- to nine-year olds.” 11 am to 5 pm Daily / 10 am to 5 pm Saturday To guard against early damage to your child’s eyes, consider CLOSED TUESDAYS & STAT HOLIDAYS these Hakim Optical tips: • Schedule a comprehensive eye exam as your child enters 367 Hwy 3 Princeton kindergarten, including near-point (computer and reading) and the.hut@live.ca 250-295-3835 distance testing. • Schedule an eye exam before school begins every year. Jamie Holloway, • The recommended distance for children between the monitor and the eye is 18-28 inches. Any closer risks eye RSW& Reiki Master strain. • Be aware of behaviour that indicates problems such as eye redness, frequent rubbing of the eyes, unusual posture, Individual, Family and or complaints of blurriness or eye fatigue. Relationship Counselling One Step to balance your wellbeing

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(NC)—Do the kids ever bring their lunch home 250-295-3049 or 674-2538 half-eaten? Do they do mbsw@telus.net this more often than you’d like? It’s hard for parents to ensure their kids are getting the nutrients they need to give them energy, to keep them focused and able to perform their best at school as well as at after school sport activities. Remember - Safety is not a job; it is a way of life. “As a parent, I know Dave Rainer that it can be a challenge to ensure kids are conBox 2285, 308 Bridge Street Ph: (250) 295-3711 sistently eating properly; Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 email:pbc@nethop.net even the best of intentions can be thwarted by busy Rob New schedules, your child’s food preferences or a Owner/Pharmacist missed trip to the store,” says Helen Sherrard, president Princeton Pharmacy of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA). “The Part of the family of pharmacies. 3 - 136 Tapton, Avenue good news is that these days parents do have a lot choices on ways they can boost their child’s nutritional intake BE AWARE OF SCHOOL ZONE naturally.” SIGNAGE. It’s reported that more than 70 per cent of adult T: 250-295-7670 Canadians use natural health products (NHPs), so similar F: 250-295-7650 Good Luck in the health support for children goes hand-in-hand. CHFA upcoming school year! E: princetonpharmacy@hotmail.com suggests these four ways to boost your child’s nutrition during the active school year. Remember, it’s always necessary to consult your health practitioner before incorporating a new item into your child’s health regime: We are your Omega 3 formulated for kids: Why? Research has Hometown Sears. shown omega-3 and omega-6 to be beneficial for brain If we don’t have it in-store, we’ll get it for function, concentration and behaviour in children. Reputable brands are rich in important EPA and DHA you, and deliver it to your door. omega 3 essential fatty acids, and the omega-6 GLA, Princeton which plays a crucial role in early childhood development. They don’t taste at all like fish oil and come in delicious child-friendly flavours. Your kids may hate the taste of tuna fish, but they’ll love a fruit-flavoured omega 3 in a breakfast smoothie. 207 Bridge Street, Princeton BC • 250-295-6933 Probiotics: Why? The reality is kids get sick, espeLocally Owned and operated by Murray White & Cathy Facey

cially during the school year when it’s so easy to pick up viruses. If your child is prescribed antibiotics it can be hard on their digestive system and can cause diarrhea. If that should happen, probiotics, “friendly bacteria” are known to have a protective effect against antibiotic associated diarrhea in children. Probiotics strengthen the immune system and can be found in yogurt, other fermented foods and supplements. Vitamin D: Why? Vitamin D has been shown to help the body absorb calcium, important for growing children as it helps build strong bones. In fact, studies show Vitamin D intake is associated with lower stress fracture risk among adolescent girls who engage in high levels of high-impact activity, like sports. This is good news if you have a little soccer star, gymnast or softball player on your hands. Tart cherry juice: Why? If your child is a restless sleeper, making it hard for them to wake up in the morning, a little tart cherry juice in the evening may help. A recent study has shown that tart Montmorency cherry juice increases the levels of melatonin in the body and improves the amount and quality of sleep. More information is available online at chfa.ca.

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Keep your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lunch box peanut free (NC)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back to school time again! Aside from buying new clothes and school supplies, you may want to consider what to pack for your kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lunches and snacks - just make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peanut-free! These days itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon for schools to completely ban peanuts and peanut products. With food allergies affecting approximately six per cent of young children (Health Canada), schools across Canada are restricting certain food items, including peanuts, pecans, walnuts and cashews. To ensure your kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lunches are safe to bring to school, start by reading the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy on food allergens in the classroom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make sure you know what is, and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, allowed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanut-free foods are easier to find now than

they used to be,â&#x20AC;? says Tina Stewart, registered dietitian for the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ChoiceÂŽ product development team â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example, many Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ChoiceÂŽ products now have easy-to-read logos on the front of packaging and on individually wrapped food and snacks, especially for items geared to kids, like its Little Penguins Soft Cookies.â&#x20AC;? Avoiding products with nuts or other allergens for your kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classmates may be a chore at first, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a smart and simple step to ensure safety. A peanut-free environment is easy to maintain by looking for clearly marked food packages and making minor changes to your daily meal routine.

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The mapping databases include “layers” - additional mapping information such as hydrant location and other street information that can be added to the display map. Brolund offered a live demonstration of dispatch at work, using the Review office to send in a 911 call. As luck would have it, just as the demo call was being placed, another call came in from Penticton. The two dispatchers on duty tag-teamed the call with effortless coordination, one dispatcher paging the Penticton Fire Department at the same time as the other dispatcher fielded the initial call, all the while handling the demo call from the Review office. On one display screen, the Review call’s location was mapped, locating to within a few metres of the Review office on Seventh Avenue in Keremeos. Kelowna dispatch looks after 42 departments, split evenly between the Central Okanagan and the South Okanagan (the RDOS departments). Other equipment in the dispatch consoles include a number of speed dials that connect dispatch with other emergency service agencies. “It’s important for citizens to stay on line, even if their 911 call isn’t immediately answered, in a major incident,” Brolund said. “All 911 calls go into a queue, and all will eventually be answered in a first come, first served basis.” Kelowna dispatch averages a call volume of around 60 calls each day. Should problems develop with the Penticton link, Brolund assures that the system has adequate back up to keep the link open. “We have a system that monitors the link,” he explained, “if a breakdown should occur, we can switch to a backup telephone interconnection. If that fails, we can use cellular service, and if that goes down, we can use satellite phones.” Dispatch communicates with Penticton through a ROIP (Radio Over Internet Protocol). The Kelowna Fire Department also uses a mobile version of Computer Assisted Dispatch, which allows command of an incident on site access to the same information available to dispatch personnel. In response to some of the issues experienced by regional departments in the past nine months, Brolund noted that Kelowna dispatch has been continuously upgrading their databases as problems crop up and solutions found.

“When we began taking on the regional district last November, it amounted to a huge learning curve,” he explained, adding that he personally spent two weeks touring the regional district to develop a familiarity for geography and local place names. The assimilation of local geography and place names is an ongoing process for dispatchers as well, who are continually adding to their own personal knowledge of the regional district. Citing a few instances where the Review was aware of confusing dispatch information, Brolund could not speak of specifics. He speculated that such things as caller information and location might play a role in how the information gets interpreted. As an example, a call to dispatch in mid May of this year regarding a burning complaint in Olalla eventually involved three departments, as well as a confusing location description in the daily report. Brolund noted that if the initial call information is vague, or the caller is using a cell phone and out of service until the caller is kilometres down the road, the location information may not be on screen, or may not reflect where the incident is actually occurring. (The particular call in question was handled in a timely and efficient manner, in spite of what appeared to be a confusing aftermath.) “We’ll never sit on information,” Brolund assured, “we aren’t like the police,who, for personal safety reasons, need to have full details before they can fully respond to an incident. We’ll get the wheels moving as quickly as possible and update the information as we receive it.” Recent errors noted by some members of the press in Kelowna dispatch’s daily media reports are also in the process of being corrected, as dispatch becomes aware of such issues. At times, the daily incident reports indicate calls assigned to a department adjacent to the one who actually responded, due to a “centreline” issue with borderlines of regional departments. (As an example, a call out to an incident on Highway 97 south of Penticton might be assigned to Kaleden, but will show up on the dispatch report as a Penticton Indian Band call, because Highway 97 is the boundary between the two departments. “The system must pick a location - one side of the street or the other,” Brolund said, adding that the department was working on a new procedure to correct the issue. He also noted that even though the report was erroneous, dispatch consistently called the correct department to respond to the incident. (The errors also create administrative difficulties within the RDOS when it comes to tracking department call outs.) Brolund encouraged interested regional district firefighters to drop into Kelowna dispatch if they wish to learn more about the operation. “We’d ask that you call first so that we aren’t overwhelmed, as well as to let your chief know beforehand,” Brolund laughed. “We have ten dispatchers who take great pride in what they do,” Brolund concluded, “we’ve all learned a lot about the region in the past nine months, and we are all striving to continue to improve the service in the regional district. It’s important for fire departments to let us know when they experience problems - we know there are going to be glitches - but we need to know what they are before we can fix them.”

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BOARD OF VARIANCE VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Town of Princeton is currently seeking interested individuals to serve on the Board of Variance. Town Council has adopted Bylaw 863, 2012 to constitute a Board of Variance as per Section 899 of the Local Government Act.

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The Board of Variance will consist of three (3) members that will be appointed by Council. This is a volunteer position, and as such, no compensation will be paid to members of this board. Each member will be appointed for a one (1) year term or longer, up to a maximum three (3) year term. Candidates should be familiar with the Town of Princeton’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaws.

The Board of Variance is empowered to provide independent adjudication regarding appeals for minor variances to the land use bylaw on the basis of undue hardship. The Board of Variance Bylaw 863, as well as the Town OCP and Zoning Bylaw, may be viewed on our website at www.princeton.ca. Members of the public who may be interested are encouraged to submit their names for Council’s consideration and a brief description of their suitability for an appointment to the Board of Variance for the Town of Princeton. Please submit your application by 3 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012 to: Town of Princeton PO Box 670 169 Bridge Street Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

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Fair is in high gear for the weekend donated for the weekend, and the annual big raffle. A number of vendors will attend. Don’t let the youngsters miss Princeton’s annual agricultural fair the special “make it and take it” art is ready to go into high gear this booth by Shirley’s Arts and Crafts. weekend. All the planning is done and Exhibits buildings will open at 9:00 Fair Board members will be working a.m. daily. People entering exhibits in hard this week to put the finishing the fair should obtain an exhibitor’s touches on preparations for the gates booklet and fill out the entry form opening at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday located in the middle of the booklet. and Sunday. The Youth Ambassadors If there are questions or problems with have volunteered their time to help filling it out, there will be a person to at the fair, the Community Band will help you at the registration desk on be playing on Sunday and running a Thursday, August 30, for 4 7 p.m. and bingo on Saturday. on Friday, August 31, from 2 7 p.m. Feature attractions are the Marron Adults pay 50 cents per exhibit entry Valley Drill Team on Saturday, and fee, and prizes are $5 for first, $3 for Ken McCoy Saturday evening from second and $1 for third. Archives/Spotlight 6 to 10 p.m. Highway Rescue will Don’t forget the Scarecrow Contest be putting on demonstrations, and Gold panning will be available once again at this no theme this year, it’s wide open to years fair. Gino Del-ciotto (left) shows a couple Ground Search and Rescue will be on your imagination! site. Al Kovaltsenko, “The Trubador”, of youngsters how to ‘swish’ their to pans to There are special find their gold. will be entertaining everyone Saturday giveaways for the afternoon. The children’s favourite of riders will be demonstrating equestrian ladies this year in the entertainer, Mat Duffus, will be perform- jumping beginning at noon. flower building. For chiling both Saturday and Sunday. All of the childrens activities will be dren, there is a games area Bottle Depot The horseshoe tournament takes place going strong until the fair ends on Sunday. Saturday. Register for it at 10:00 a.m. You The last activity of the weekend is the where the children win Keep our community clean - Please recycle! don’t have to be an expert, the tournament auction of donated goods produced by the small prizes just for the fun of it. FortisBC will be SUMMER HOURS: is for FUN. exhibitors. giving away clothes lines, 11 am to 5 pm Daily / 10 am to 5 pm On Sunday, Sandy Dixon and her group There are a number of gate prizes last chance! Dawn Johnson Agricultural Fair

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Landlubbers had no chance at the Centennial Pool last Wednesday, as you can see from the photo on the left, even Taylor Robillard had to walk the plank.

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Kokanees progress well in 2012 season

for the Princeton Posse Junior Hockey Club To apply please call: Linda 250-295-6117 or Dorothy 250-295-4030

Safe and Homey Environments needed to house players from September to March.

FOR

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Sharon Anderson Princeton Kokanee Swim Club

Nicholas Lankenin, Ella Matchim, Conrad Sill and Corben van Genne. Top Turtle winners were Sage Sill and Marcus Fulton. Top junior female was Kiaira Anderson with 112 points. Top junior males were Evan Bosley (8 points) and Skylar McKinnon (10 points). Top senior male was Norman Anderson with 165 points. Top senior female was Ainsley Neilson with 33 points. Most sportsmanlike Kokanee was Gillian van Genne. Hardest worker went to Katie Bartlett. Most improved was earned by Abbegael Fulton. Most Memorable Moment went to Aidan Neilson and Nicholas Cimbaro for “Crash of the Titans.” The Kokanee executive would like to thank coaches Lindsay and Pete van Genne and Alyssa Larsen for their hard work this season. Executive also congratulate all Kokanee swimmers for a great season and phenomenal progress. Finally, thank you to our supporters who make it possible for our kids to continue swimming and the club to exist. Grant funders: Province of BC, Ron and Sharon Stevenson, and Town of Princeton. Sponsors: Coopers’ Foods, Everything Pets, Home Hardware, Lordco Auto Parts, Mind Body and Spirit Wellness, Princeton Flower Stop, The Source, Similkameen Spotlight, Thomasina’s and Weyerhaeuser.

Provincials mark the end of the 2012 summer swim season. It takes a community—sponsors, pool staff, coaches, executive, fellow competitive swimmers and parents to assist our swimmers all season allowing them to qualify and attend Provincials. Thank you to all who contributed. Seven Princeton swimmers competed in Nanaimo at the 2012 Provincials August 17 through 19. Norman Anderson was a member of the Boys Division 3 regional medley relay team swimming the fly portion of the race along with other gold placing Division 3 male swimmers in the region for back, breast, and freestyle strokes. Their Okanagan team placed 5th overall with a time of 2:38.18. Norman also placed 12th in the province for boys division 3 50 metre fly with a time of 38.77. Aidan Neilson had an incredible weekend swimming a hat trick of Boys Division 3 events. Aidan placed 17th in 100 IM with a time of 1:29.50; 20th in 50 back with a new personal best time of 41.04; and 22nd in 50 breast with a time of 49.78. Owen Bartlett, attending provincials in his first year of competitive swimming, placed 21st in Boys Div 6 50 fly with a time of 38:55 dropping almost three seconds from his previous best time. The Princeton division 2 girls relay team swam incredibly well in See you next season! both their relays. Abbey Fulton, Addy & Gilly van Genne and Kiaira Anderson placed 11th in the medley relay dropping 12 seconds from their regional qualifying time. The girls also placed 12th in the freestyle relay dropping 17 seconds from their regional qualifying time. The Kokanee team banquet was also held There is nothing better than a birthday, recently to wind up the unless it is a birthday with coffee & Princeton season. chocolate! Hope you have a wonderful day! Seven turtles won From: Tammy 1, Tammy 2, Steve, Ken, gold for their participaLisa, Wendy, Debbie & Barbara tion in the year: Katie Coyne, Olivia Hollaway,

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Similkameen Spotlight

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Royal Canadian Legion News - George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton, B.C. ANNUAL FISHING DERBY RESULTS

FROM THE PRESIDENT Our summer season is almost over and everything at the Legion is going well. Once again I have to thank all of our Volunteers for keeping everything running. The Saturday BBQ’s are enjoyed by the members. With September here our normal schedules resume, the General meeting will be Sunday Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. The Executive meeting will be Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. There will be a fun poker night August 29 at 7 p.m., no dinner just fun and an update on the upcoming season.

Poker will resume Wednesday September 26, dinner at 6 p.m., cards at 7 p.m. There will be a Price is Right night Saturday Sept. 29, hope to see you there. The next Zone meeting will in Penticton on September 9, complete with a pancake breakfast before. Presidents meeting at 9 a.m. Poppy Seminar at 10 a.m. and the Zone meeting at 11 a.m., all members are welcome to attend. ~ Wayne Terepocki

WAYS and MEANS Well it looks like our summer is coming to a close. The meat draws are still going on and so are the bingos. Have you come in to enjoy an afternoon? Watch for another mega meat

draw in the near future. Other news—we also have 50/50 draws all to raise money for our charity account. Take care on the long weekend.

We’re always on the lookout for savings opportunities to share with our members, and the Veterans Supplement Program offered by the BC Government looks like a great opportunity. A new benefit is available starting in 2012 tax year for honorably released veterans. The BC Government has created a Veterans Supplement Program to assist with land taxes for low income home owners. 1st: Sharon Sawin 3lbs, 4oz. 2nd: Barry Sawin 3lbs, 2oz The Veterans Supplement provides qualifying low3rd: Bill Katcher 2lbs, 11oz 4th: Matt Sawin 2lbs, 8oz income veterans with the same relief from property Tie for 5th: Don Boroski & Lina Frose 2lbs, 3oz taxes as a home owner who qualifies for the addiKids had a great deal of luck as well. Congratulations to: Evertt Graff, tional home owner grant. Jaden Ghiloni, Tashaya Wood and Brandon Anson. Congratulations as well to “Theo” on your prize!

UPCOMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

POKER FUN NIGHT @ 7:00 p.m.

~ Jean Bowles

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

POKER FUN NIGHT No dinner... JUST FUN! Wednesday, August 29 7:00 p.m.

LEGION POKER BEGINS Dinner @ 6:00 p.m. Poker @ 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

PRICE IS RIGHT NIGHT

September 2012 Calendar of Events Sunday

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Saturday 1 Meat Draw - 2:30 Saturday BBQ

4 Wii Games 2:30pm

FREE Bingo - 2:30

Drop in Partners Crib - 12:30pm

9 FREE Bingo - 2:30

Drop in Partners Crib - 12:30pm

Wii Games 2:30pm FREE Bingo - 2:30 L.A. Meeting 7pm Executive Meeting 10am

Drop in Singles Crib - 12:30pm Line Dancing - 7pm

Wii Games 2:30pm

FREE Bingo - 2:30

Drop in Partners Crib - 12:30pm

FREE Bingo - 2:30

Drop in Partners Crib - 12:30pm

25 Wii Games 2:30pm

FREE Bingo - 2:30

26 LEGION POKER NIGHT BEGINS!

Drop in Singles Crib - 12:30pm Line Dancing - 7pm

WHAT IS LOW-INCOME Low-income means you have an adjusted net income of $32,000 or less in the preceding year. For the 2012 property tax year, use income information from your 2011 Tax Assessment Notice. See the info sheet for more information:

Saturday BBQ

http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/brochures/Info_Sheet_2012-01.pdf

The application form is found here:

Meat Draw - 2:30 Saturday BBQ

Saturday BBQ

http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/ forms/0079FILL.pdf

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Legion Poker Night Begins Wednesday, September 26

29 Meat Draw - 2:30 PRICE IS RIGHT NIGHT!

MEETINGS:

Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Cards at 7:00 p.m.

PRICE IS RIGHT NIGHT

EXEC MEETING -SEPT 12 - 10 AM L.A. MEETING - SEPT 11 - 7 PM GENERAL MEETING - SEPT 16 - 1 PM ZONE MEETING IN PENTICTON - SEPT 9

WHO QUALIFIES You may qualify for the Veterans Supplement if you (the veteran) have applied and been approved for the regular home owner grant. In addition to the regular grant qualifications, you must also meet the following qualifications at the time you apply: you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and ordinarily reside in British Columbia, you are the registered owner or eligible occupant of the home on which the supplement is being claimed, you occupy the home as your principal residence, you have a low income (see the info sheet linked to below), and you are a former officer or non-commissioned member of the Canadian Forces who has been honourably discharged from service, the program is also available to surviving spouses of veterans.

Meat Draw - 2:30

Drop in Singles Crib - 12:30pm Line Dancing - 7pm

FREE Bingo - 2:30

Drop in Singles Crib - 12:30pm Line Dancing - 7pm

FREE Bingo - 2:30 General Meeting 1 p.m.

Opportunity for Savings Veterans Supplement Program

Saturday, September 29 Dinner @ 5:00 p.m. Keep up with news and events: www.facebook.com/rcl.georgepearkes

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PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Essential Massage............... 250-295-7980 Denice's Doos...................... 250-438-3022 Happy Home Inspection...... 250-295-5391 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Maiyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s European Spa........ 250-295-3640 Joan's Jewellery & Baskets.. 250-295-6509 Care A Lot Home Support... 250-295-1884 Princeton Appraisals........... 250-295-3095 Princeton Grocery................ 250-295-0290 The Winking Pedlar.............. 250-295-0820 Nugget Valley Gold.............. 250-295-1775

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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs down to the absolute ingnoramus(es) who defaced the wall along Tulameen Avenue. Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you put your so-called talent to better use!

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s R.C. Parish 43 Billiter Avenue Princeton

250-295-3541 MASS

SATURDAY: 6:00 PM SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. May - Oct. 11:30 a.m. Nov. - April

Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Thumbs up to whomever catches the absolute ignoramus(es)!

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. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714

WORSHIP - 9:30 am

Name: Tyler Clements Likes: Being a pirate and swimming Dislikes: Strange foods

If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

Office Hours

Baptist Church of Princeton Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living Water

Foursquare Gospel Church Invites You to

38 Kenley Avenue

Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon

10:30 Morning Worship With Coffee to follow

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733

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Prospects in the Similkameen - Part 4 An economic vision for the Similkameen Steve Arstad Keremeos / Okanagan Falls Review

Several prominent pioneers to the Similkameen valley staked claims in the early days upon their arrival in the valley. Some were able to sell them and use the profits to buy and start the first ranches and orchards in the Lower Similkameen. The early economic history of the Similkameen is one of locally created wealth based on the natural resources in the area. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trend that continues to this day as agriculture continues to be a major economic driver in the region. Over the years, however, the mineral wealth of the Similkameen has lost much of its emphasis as an economic force in the region. Today, the focus is on tourism, which is also a worthy sector to pursue unfortunately, tourism is an industry every region in the province - in the country and in the world, for that matter - is chasing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an industry that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be counted on when economic times are hard - as we have seen in the Similkameen over the past few years, fewer people are on the road, especially in the shoulder season - and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trend that will probably continue as long as oil prices keep climbing and the economy remains stalled. The time is ripe to look at the mining industry as a potential economic force in the Lower Similkameen again. Not necessarily through the discovery of another world class deposit like the Nickle Plate (not to rule that possibility out, either), but through the development of a small â&#x20AC;&#x153;cottage mining industryâ&#x20AC;? that is environmentally friendly, low impact and locally based from extraction through production and ultimately, market. Cawston prospector Ron Schneider has some ideas on the subject - heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participated in a few local mining efforts that lend creedence to the idea of an environmentally friendly, low impact mining industry in the valley. Driving by the Cawston cemetery on a mild June Sunday afternoon, Schneider points to a couple of tombstones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are made of locally extracted marble, from the Olalla area,â&#x20AC;? he explains. The formation was originally discovered by Similkameen pioneer Garnet Willis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The headstones are carved by Peter Buckowsky of Okanagan Stoneworks. It could be the beginning of a fledgling industry in headstones,â&#x20AC;? he speculates, noting that the expertise is all right here in the valley, including the product. Heading up the Fairview-Cawston Road, we turn off onto a rough four wheel drive trail that winds its way up to a mountain top

high to the east of Cawston. A few scars on a scale mining like this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe not,â&#x20AC;? Schneider says, small knoll mark the site of a marble quarry that was prospected in the late 1980s by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Companies are allowed to apply for a bulk mining permit that would Keremeos resident Allan Bellamy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some samples were taken,â&#x20AC;? Schneider allow them to mine up to 10,000 explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and it was assessed that the tons over five years. That type marble had too many fractures in it.â&#x20AC;? of legislation would also prevent Both Schnieder and Bellamy believe the companies from over extraction.â&#x20AC;? On our way back down the location of the sample choices were wrong, picked too close to a fault zone. They think mountain, Schneider has two other the quarry still holds potential for economic prospects that could result in a completely unique, made in the extraction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mining canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be seen from the val- Similkameen product. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have several local prosley,â&#x20AC;? Schneider added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and if done propSteve Arstad photo erly, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be an unsightly scar on pects of rhodonite,â&#x20AC;? he says (a pink coloured local semi - precious the landscape.â&#x20AC;? Marble prospect high in the hills above Cawston. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quarry work is relatively benign envi- mineral) â&#x20AC;&#x153;that could be mined as a ronmentally,â&#x20AC;? Bellamy added in a later con- gemstone and manufactured into 10,000 hectares are involved, which versation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would basically amount to jewellery that could become a distinctly include many properties southwest of the Similkameen trademark to First Nations simply cutting stone. community; the Don, Speculator, Lost An industry like this, I feel, would be - much like the role of tourquoise in the Horse, FOB and the Nova. American Midwest, which the Hopi Indian good for the area.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps, if the mining potential of the The marble also contains fossils - rem- tribe identify so strongly with.â&#x20AC;? Similkameen is realized, we will see the Finally, there could be new life for Hedley nants of antler and horn coral from an valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy go â&#x20AC;&#x153;full circleâ&#x20AC;? - as in the ancient sea bottom - now located 4,500 feet through mineral exploration around that pioneer era, when the mining industry gave famous gold mining community. off the Similkameen Valley floor. rise to agriculture. Mining again could have Exploration work is ongoing on a collecTo the northeast of the marble prospect is the potential to provide similar benefits in a different geologic environment. Schneider tion of properties south of the Similkameen todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. and I hike into an area of ancient basalt lava River near Hedley. flows, and at a rock outcropping Schneider stops to hammer away at a rock. It cleaves into flat, uniform slabs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all kinds of this in the area,â&#x20AC;? he says as we Visitors Guide 2013 hike to the base of a cliff face, its base littered with broken slabs of rock. With each blow from Schneiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pick, the 15,000 Copies to be distributed to AND D rock cleaves into perfectly flat Visit ISTR ors G I Tourist Information Centres, Hotels, uide CT 2012 slabs. Motels, stores and other high trafĂ&#x20AC;c â&#x20AC;&#x153;This could be a locally sourced building stone,â&#x20AC;? he areas throughout British Columbia. says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be quarried in a small â&#x20AC;&#x153;ma and paâ&#x20AC;? mining operation. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be Full process Colour a big, open pit deal. Full Gloss Pages It would have a small impact environmentally - and all the benefits would be local.â&#x20AC;? Book now to guarantee Schneider feels that the your space! slabs could sell for between www.p rincet $350 - 500 per ton, hauled to on.ca local markets on a flat deck that could hold 20 tons at a time. He has quarried a similar type of stone, used as landscape material, from a quarry site near Yellow Lake. We discuss whether there Bronze - Basic location listing, Google Map Glossy Cover Pages: $860 would need to be changes to location, basic search, events, account (inside front, back and back cover only) the mining act to regulate small administration.

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Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MECHANICS 2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

All mechanics take ongoing training & updating. WE HAVE THE BEST DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection Now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect MOTORCYCLES to GREYHOUND BUSES

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

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Bedding & Pellet Sales & Delivery

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

BOWLING

CAN-AM SKIDOO Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com

Marg & Ed Reichert Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768

CONTRACTOR

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

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• Mini Hoe • Post Pounding • Bob Cat • D4 & D6 Cat • Picker Truck Mobile Welding & Shop Fabrication Ph: 250-499-4252 Fax: 250-499-7017 dennis@mutchservices.ca

2224 Agar Road Cawston, BC V0X 1C2

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Nick Itterman Contracting

GENERAL CONTRACTING •RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741

Buy, Sell & Consign DARYL CLARKE

Certiﬁed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing Phone: 250-295-0095

Cell: 250-293-6021

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Farm & Industrial Equipment Rentals Available Call George Toll Free 1-866-892-9981 311 Hwy 3, East, Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com www.westcoasteq.com

GARDEN CENTRE Fax: 250-295-0181

Phone: 250-295-0255

GARDEN CENTRE •Seed •Fertilizer •Soil •Plants New & Used Farm Equipment •Feed •Fencing •Farm Supplies •Shavings •Hay •Stove Pellets

309 Culber tson Way, Princeton, B.C.

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

POST SALES

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Phone: 250-295-7381

Princeton Plaza

RENTAL SERVICES

TOM REICHERT RENTALS Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms

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LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGER 224 Bridge Street PO Box 880 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Bus: 250-295-6977 Cell: 250-295-8591 Heather Johnson Fax: 250-295-3411 Res: 250-295-7055 Owner/Manager Toll Free: 1-877-295-6977 Email: heather_johnson@princetonbc.com CENTURION 2003 - 2006 Web: www.princetonbc.com

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N & L SERVICES

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2 Licenced Mechanics

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AUTO PARTS

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MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

250-295-0005 BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

CARPENTRY

LONESTAR FINISH CARPENTRY + + New Construction & Renovations + Kitchen Reno’s + Mouldings + Doors & Trim +Interior & Exterior Railings+ Decks & Sheds+ Wood flooring, etc. + Tile Installations

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GARDEN CENTRE Don & Anna’s Greenhouses

OPEN: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm 4 km West of Keremeos (Near Red Bridge)

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

Phone:(250)499-5785 Email: don_annas@nethop.net

PLUMBING

BOTTLE DEPOT

CABINETS

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Bottle Depot

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Now WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK Accepting LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS MILK HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM & 10 AM - 4 PM SATURDAYS Containers! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS HWY. 3 250-295-3835

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Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges. P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26 4238 Princeton Summerland Road Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 Phone: 250-295-6254 Email:hermzorn@telus.net

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Knights of Armour’

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Triple “R” • Repairs • Renovations • Restorations No Job Too Small

PRINCETON CASTLE RESORT (2kms from downtown Princeton)

New & Used Items Open Every Weekend! 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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RESTAURANT

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Service/Repair • Design • Installation •

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ROOFING ALL PURPOSE ROOFING RAY MICHAUD

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

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• Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting

516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

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Princeton Traditional Music Festival ~ with many thanks Rika Ruebsaat Princeton Traditional Music Festival

The dust from this year’s Princeton Traditional Music Festival is beginning to settle, which gives us the opportunity to thank all those who made the Festival possible. The people and organizations mentioned below demonstrate that the Festival is truly a community event. One of the things that make the Princeton Traditional Music Festival special is the fact that the musicians perform for free. This year we had fifty performing groups which added up to over 160 individual performers donating their talents to the Festival. A big thank you to all of you for bringing so much pleasure to the people of Princeton and to all our visitors! We had many visitors who drove long distances to come to the Festival. Every year there are people who happen to be passing through town, discover the Festival and decide to stay on. Many of them now return every year, making Princeton a holiday destination. Putting on a festival takes lots of planning and organization. The Festival organizing committee began its work in February with bi-monthly meetings. As the Festival approached the workload and number of meetings increased until the week of the Festival, when we were all running around madly trying to get everything done. Thank you, Jon Bartlett, Festival Coordinator, who chaired all the meetings and with whom the buck stopped. Thank you to John Henry, Stuart James and Derek Winter who were the site managers; to Mary Masiel who coordinated the stage managers as well as taking ownership of many other Festival jobs; to Johanna Nott who found billets for out of town performers and worked with the motels on publicity and ad sales; to Larry Saidman who was our restaurant and food coordinator; to Cheryl Piket, our tireless treasurer who pitched in all weekend; to Ole Juul who designed and maintained the Festival website; to Marjorie Holland who worked tirelessly coordinating all the activities in the Festival office the whole weekend. All of these people did much more than their job description both before and especially during the Festival. They are a keen and competent crew and it’s a pleasure working with them. The hour-by-hour work of the Festival was done by a

host of volunteers. Stage managers Bevan Bartlett, Morgan Bartlett, Kay Bergeron, Virginia Brock, Anne Hughes, Neinke Klaver, Sue Delatour, Mary Mitchell, Elaine Rutherford, Sue Skidmore, Ed Staples, Lynn Wells and Janice Winter kept the stages running smoothly and on time. MCs Mary Armitage, Marion Buechert, Bill Day, Roger Holdstock, Dan Keeton, Mike Marker, Bob Morgan, Earle Peach, Lyn Pinkerton, Tom Rawson, Larry Saidman, Penny Sidor, Simon Trevelyan, Barry Truter, Ellen Vander Hoeven, and Lynn Wells were the face of the Festival between performances. The tireless office staff Sharon Blower, Eunice Bottenfield, Virginia Brock, Diane Brook, Carol Forcier, Anne Hughes, Janice Winter and Ambassadors Taylor Gibb and Megan Pateman welcomed and directed performers and answered questions from the public all weekend. Numerous other volunteers shifted chairs, moved stages and pitched in wherever they were needed. To all of you a big thank you! And a special thanks to all those who billeted out-of-town performers – Kathy Clement, Sue Delatour, Dawn Gardner, Brad and June Hope, Linda Neumann and Lorraine Stubbins, Ruth Kavanaugh and Eric Goodfellow. These people opened their homes to strangers and said goodbye to them as friends. Both the performers

being billeted and the Princetonites who put them up had nothing but positive things to say about the experience. Thank you to Dawn Kastor at the Loonie Bin for baking and donating her delicious buns to feed the performers on Friday evening. Thank you to St Paul’s United Church and the Legion for the use of their cooking pots and to St Paul’s for the use of their chairs. Thank you to all the businesses and organizations that purchased ads in the program guide. Thank you to all the restaurants in town that participated in our food voucher program. Thank you to the Princeton Arts Council who sold performers’ CDs at the Sunflower Gallery. The expenses of the Festival were paid for by generous grants from the Town of Princeton, Area H of the RDOS and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program. We are also very grateful to all the people attending the Festival who so generously donated money. To all of you a big thank you! The money was used for publicity and office supplies as well as to pay for performers’ food and travel expenses. The Town also provided street closures, port-a-potties, garbage bins and the use of Veterans’ Square. We thank the Princeton and District Museum and Archives for the use of their lawn for the Museum Stage, for the use of their electricity for the sound system and for the availability of their washrooms. Thank you to Weyerhaeuser and Valley First Credit Union for the free use of their tents. The Spotlight has been a partner of the Festival since its inception. Every year the paper has generously published a series of submitted articles publicizing the Festival. For that we are very grateful. This year Sandi Nolan, the Spotlight’s Sales Associate, solicited local businesses to pay for a fullpage Festival ad in the paper. Thank you, Sandi and thank you to the businesses that supported us! Lastly, we would like to thank the people of Princeton who have so enthusiastically embraced the Princeton Traditional Music Festival. Without your support it couldn’t happen. If you have any feedback you’d like to share, any suggestions for next year, or if you’d like to get involved or billet a performer next year, please contact us.

Emails: getting into lake Job search training offered this fall without 4 wheel drive Roads, especially back The fourth most comcountry roads, vary with mon email I get. My the weather, and with the brother-in-law and I were use. My best advice, if way back on the China in doubt, don’t drive it. Creek Road, at least at Park your vehicle and the time I thought it was, walk. I have done that and coming to a damp and carried my canoe in place in the road, one of to some very good fishus said, “We can make it, ing. It seems the worse a Ford can go anywhere.” JOHN SANDNESS the road the better the Huh! We bogged down fishing. to the axles!! By the way, Many roads can be I learned from this that driven with 2 wheel the scissor jack supplied drive. You can get a with your Ford truck is Princeton area lakes useless! We had a long fishing map which tells walk out and in the dark at that. Our only guide was the airport you about things like road conditions, beacon light. A night to remember, camping sites, fish in lakes, and other especially for my brother-in-law who useful information. These are available at the Sport Shop and the Chamber of was wearing cowboy boots. Back to my email—Can you make Commerce. Until next time. it into such and such a lake without a 4 wheel drive? This is a tricky question.

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Job Options B.C. Princeton is offering the third advanced Job Search and Training program coming to the Princeton and District Community Skills Centre. This program begins Sept. 24 and will continue for six weeks of action-packed paid training. Some of the courses offered in the program are: Level 1 First Aid, Serving It Right, Foodsafe, Worldhost, WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Basic Computers. Courses are also offered on other topics useful for job search, including Problem Solving, Essential Workplace Skills, Networking, Social Media Job Search, Values Identification and Goal Setting. Leah Ward is the program facilitator and participant job coach. As a Certified Career Development Practitioner, Ward said she is committed to her participants’ employment success. “Our previous session had incredible outcomes with over 75 per cent of our participants employed. I have seen many employment programs come and go, and this one, well, it is exceptional. It is all about confidence and really digging into what needs to be addressed when attaining and maintaining employment.” She said the classroom setting is dynamic and

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HSSE Supervisor Competition #BU12-0012 We have an immediate opening for a Health, Safety, Security & Environment Supervisor in BC. The successful candidate can be located in either lower mainland or Okanagan area. Responsibilites: Health, Safety, Security and Environment support to the Ready Mix, Aggregate, and Landscape divisions in Metro Vancouver, Okanagan Valley, the Shuswapp and Central BC, not limited to these locations. Duties: promote job safety and environment awareness; implement acceptable working methods and practices; compliant with Safety responsibilities; and champion on defined HSSE topics. You will have 5 years of HSSE experience and have excellent verbal and written skills. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information. Qualifications should include: Construction Safety Officer and a combination of education and experience. Extensive travel will be required. Submit your resume by quoting competition number by August 31, 2012 to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attention: Human Resources OR E-mail: careers@burnco.com Visit www.burnco.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Myrtle Jean Davidson March 17, 1924 - August 27, 2011 If Roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother’s arms, And tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile. Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day. But there’s an ache within my heart, Because I am missing her today... Your loving family Sharon, Wayne, Barry 7 granddaughters & 6 great grandchildren

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LIBERATORE, Lila Margeret Passed Pas away at Ridgewood Lodge on August 21, 2012, at the age of 77. A Born in Coalmont, BC, Lila married Tino June 19, 1954 in Princeton, BC. SShe will be lovingly remembered by hher husband Tino, of 58 years, her sons; Lenard, Brian, daughter Tina, son six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lila was predeceased by her parents and three sisters. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Lila can be made to Ridgewood Lodge. Messages of condolences may be sent by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.com

TURNER, DELLA ROBERTA April 1, 1920 ~ August 20, 2012 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Della Turner on the 20th of August 2012 at Ridgewood Lodge. Della was predeceased by her husband Wilfred in April 1994, her brother Gorden, sisters Ila and Vinya. During war years, Della worked in the East making machine gun barrels. She also worked later in a bank, store and lumberyard, owned and operated a motel in Penticton. Upon coming to Princeton, she worked in the Credit Union. After her retirement, Della enjoyed her garden, coffee & walking to town. She is sadly missed by her nephew Wes Churchill (Gail), friend Connie (Bruce) Anderson, and many friends. No service by request.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. BANNISTER HONDA Maintenance Technician Looking for a motivated, reliable, quality person to perform maintenance on Honda and other manufacture vehicles. Please apply with drivers license and drivers abstract. Attn: Grant Kitzman, 6425-Hwy 97N, Vernon, B.C. 250-545-0531 gkitzman@bannisterhonda.com DRIVERS WANTED—Local School Bus Company is looking for casual morning and afternoon school bus drivers. Benefits available. Please call 250-295-3812 or fax your resume and abstract to 250-295-7472 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has increased our fleet. We have openings for experienced drivers in our flatbed division. Late model equipment, steady work, extended benefits, satellite dispatch, e-logs and fully assigned tractors. We need drivers experienced with flat-bed work, US capable an asset, some Canada Only runs available. Please fax resume and current abstract 1250-357-2009. Contact 1-888-3572612 Ext 230 or check us out www.sutco.ca

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LAWNMOWER, 3 in 1 self propelled $100. Generator $100. Cordless drill Power Max, 2 battery packs $40. Coleman road trip pro grill. retails for $399. Selling $99. Digital air conditioner w/remote $99. 250-295-7635 PAVEMENT coating & roller $99. Heavy duty wheel barrow $75. Three seater swing settee $60. 250-295-6408 Peugeot car parts, 1988 4 door. Prices vary. Fly tying, Hunting & Outdoor Magazines .75 - $1/each. Old horse tack, reins etc. Prices vary. Doctors beam ﬂoor model scale $85. Old clean copper plumbers torch $80. Chicken wire fencing, good to deer proof. 5ft tall approx. 100 feet, used 1/2 year. $99. Call 250-295-7827 PRINCETON HORSE hay for sale. $6.50/bale 250-295-2394 STUDENT desk, 18x48x27.5, 2 drawers, solid wood, c/w arborite top $25. Antique brass blow torch $20. Wet tile saw, 7” diamond blade, good shape $40. 250-295-0028

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) PORTABLE FOR SALE Offers are invited for the purchase of a 24 x 40 portable classroom located at Princeton Secondary School. The successful bidder must be willing to remove the unit from the site no later than October 31, 2012.

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2 BEDROOM apartment, Avail. now. Close to town, very clean, heat included. Good Ref’s Req. Call 250-295-3482 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message.

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FOR RENT 959 Allenby. 4 Bedroom, 3 bath, large home minutes to town on 20 acres. $1600/month + Util. Avail. Now. 335 Billiter. Bright clean 1 bedroom. $500/month + Util. Avail. Now. ~ Licensed Property Management ~ Heather Johnson 250-295-6977 or 250-295-8591

FURNISHED BACHELOR suite, available Sept 1st. Includes utilities, cable, local phone, internet and weekly maid service. Private entrance. N/S, N/P. $850/month. Contact the Villager Inn at 244 4th Street in person, or call 250-295-6996 for more information

HOMES FOR RENT • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit single professional. $400/month includes everything • 5 BEDROOM, 3 bath, F/S/W/D, nice deck, river front. $1200/month Avail. Now. • 2 BEDROOM second ﬂoor suite, F/S $750/month includes heat and light. • 2 BEDROOM home, large yard, W/D/F/S, separate guest room, 18 klm out of town, no horses. N/S. $1100 + Util. DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025

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Scrap Car Removal

3 BEDROOM, upper suite, 5 appliances, avail now. Tile and Hardwood ﬂoors, Shift workers shared accommodations possible. N/S, N/P $1000/month + utilities, Ref’s req. 250-2951775

Want to Rent LOOKING TO rent a 1 bedroom home in Princeton. Call 250-295-7406, and leave a message.

Auto Financing DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

Suites, Lower 2 BEDROOM, basement suite furnished/un-furnished. Includes Util. + cable. N/S, N/P, DD & Ref’s Req. 250-2953863

Misc for Rent Auto Financing

Auto Financing

WHY BUY? OK SALES AND LEASE! SERVICE *

3 BEDROOM mobile on acreage. 20 Mins. from town on Princeton-Summerland rd. Out buildings for storage or workshop, small barn. Avail. Now. $800/month. Call 1-604626-5974

Cottages / Cabins

1991 CHEVY S10, 4 cyl, 5 sp. Runs fair, not will to do inspection, good ranch/farm truck. $250. 250-295-3025 or 250295-8803

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

2 BEDROOM cabin suitable for sharing shift work. Fully furnished. Includes internet, TV & util. $600/month DD & Ref’s Req. N/pets. Avail. now. Also available, 1 bedroom $450. 250-295-6207

Mobile Homes & Pads

Trucks & Vans

Transportation

Cottages / Cabins

BACHELOR SUITES, SMALL 1 bedrooms, Plus many more. Call 250-295-7274 for details

“WANTED” Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal. U Call I Haul. Scrap Metal & Vehicles can be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some. 250-295-5102 weekends call 250-295-3055

CALL NOW! 250.493.1966 *ON APPROVED CREDIT U Bad Credit U Divorce U Separated U Repossession U Bank Refusal U Slow Payer U First Time Buyer

Apply online: oksalesandservice.com

CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS

• Bedroom, fridge & TV w/shared bathroom & kitchen $400/month • 2 bedroom apartment w/bathroom & kitchen $1000/month • 3 Bedroom house $1200/month • 4 Bedroom house on lake (Avail July) $2500/month All above are fully furnished includes utilities, cable, & housekeeping • RV Sites available $500/month

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

Cars - Domestic

Utility Trailers

1993 FORD Taurus station wagon, well maintained, runs well, 4 good winter tires. $1500 obo. 250-295-3061

MUST SELL! 4ft x 10ft. Flat bed trailer. 2” x 10” planking, well built was $500. Now Only $300 obo. Call 250-295-4046 after 5 pm only.

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Cars - Domestic

RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD CARL JOHNSON, DECEASED, FORMALLY OF 286 ALLISON AVE. IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Creditors and other having claims against the Estate of Richard Carl Johnson, are hereby notified that particulars other claims should be sent to the named Executor, Gordon J. Fritz, Steve R. Gjukick, Barrister and Solicitor, 101-123 Martin Street, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 7X6 on or before September 22, 2012. In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On February 25, 2007, at Highway 3, west of Princeton, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Princeton RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $800 CAD, on or about 15:56 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-1146, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is

filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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country KNOWLEDGE OR ACTION? WE HAVE BOTH! Call one of our Agents today. JUDY KLASSEN

250-295-JUDY

judyklassen@remax.net

DEAN STINSON

250-295-8537 dean@thedean.ca

ALANNAH BOISSE

250-295-2306

alannahboisse@remax.net

SANDI MANSFIELD AVAILABLE RENTALS:

WE PUT THE “K” IN “KWALITY 250-295-3222 Sales Administrator

240 Bridge Street, Princeton Each Ofﬁce Independently Owned and Operated

• 2 bedroom house, $750 month • 3 ½ bdrm riverfront home, available Sept 1. No pets/No smokers $1000 per month Contact us for more information.

Phone: 250-295-3222 Fax: 1-866-459-2236

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PRINCETON REALTY The Local Experts

Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591

224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411

www.princetonbc.com

4 Eagle Cres

2800 Coalmont Road

1120 Old Hedley Road

3010 Hwy 5A

MLS 138719 Immaculate 3 bed, 2 bath rancher is virtually maintenance free. Located in safe & quiet cul-desac. $279,000.00

MLS 138716 Tulameen! 1 acre lake view with an executive rancher. 4 season home boasts an oversized deck to soak up the views of Otter Lake. $398,900.00

MLS 138790 2 bed, 2 bath turn key home situated on 1.27 acres with southernly exposure and excellent views of the valley. $288,900.00

MLS 138625 This cabin on the lake has it all. large rooms throughout makes for great family entertaining. Large L shaped living to dining room. $430,000.00

308 Angela Avenue

222 Biliter

335 Billiter Avenue

B-103 Brandlmayr

MLS 138428 Nestled behind two mature coniferous trees and sitting on a double lot is this wonderful private family 3 bedroom home. $225,000.00

MLS 137771 Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in quiet neighbourhood just a couple minutes walk to downtown Princeton. $209,900.00

MLS 133775 Fabulous lot on lovely, quiet no thru road on second bench. Fantastic mountain views of the Tulameen Valley. $139,900.00

MLS 133629 Clean single level duplex in exclusive adult strata complex is perfect for retired’s or the working proffessional. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $232,600.00

212 Westridge Crt

303-66 Angela Avenue

479 Similkameen Ave.

661 B Hwy 3

MLS 112884 Enjoy the quality and craftmanship of this brand new walk-out rancher. Open concept, stone gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings. $364,800.00

MLS 101121 One bedroom Condo, brand new from top to bottom. gorgeous views from 3rd floor overlooking the spectacular Tulameen River. $139,900.00

MLS 134206 Fantastic little starter or investment property. Open concept. Awesome greenhouse (14x8) plus 2 good sized sheds. $144,500.00

MLS 136517 Fabulous 20 acre riverfront property just 10 minutes drive east of Princeton on Hwy #3. Acreage is on both sides of the highway. $189,900.00

970 Allenby Road

Dl 4522 Missezula Lk. Rd.

340 Vernon Avenue

64 Billiter Avenue

MLS 131162 Panoramic mountain and valley vistas on this beautiful 20 + acre parcel just minutes from downtown Princeton. $269,900.00

MLS 137178 Amazing views of Missezula from this 75+ acre one-of-a-kind property. Offers several flat building sites. $220,000.00

MLS 137288 Home has charm and character, all while boasting modern design. Double corner lot in bench neighbourhood close to school. $299,000.00

MLS 138109 Great starter or investment property. Character home with updates in central location downtown. $229,500.00

Broker Dan Pippin 250-295-6977

Doug Haayer 250-295-1585

Al M t Alana Meston 250-295-1580

Lee Mowry L M 250-295-1990

Candice Stadler 250-295-2017

REAL ESTATE DEFINITIONS: INTEREST: The cost of borrowing money for a given period of time. Interest is usually paid to the lender in installments along with repayment of the principal loan amount. INTEREST ADJUSTMENT DATE (“IAD”): A date from which interest on the mortgage advanced is calculated for regular payments. This date is usually one payment period before regular mortgage payments begin. Interest due between the date the mortgage is advanced and the IAD is due on closing. INTEREST RATE: The rate at which you pay interest to the lender. For example, when the mortgage balance is $100,000, and the interest rate is 6 per cent, one single annual payment will include $6,000 interest. More frequent payments will result in different amounts.

STOP BY TO SEE YOUR LOCAL EXPERT TODAY

M t G Marty Gray 250-295-5044

Tyler Willis 250-295-2419

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