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Crime stats show decline in most offences During the third quarter of 2012 the majority of offences were lower or close to the same as in the third quarter of 2011. Decreases range from 17 to 88 percent. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Sgt. Dave Clare of the Princeton RCMP presented the third quarter statistics to Mayor and Council during the regular meeting of Council on Nov. 19. The majority of selected offences were either close to the same or lower than that of the third quarter of 2011. The only category to show a significant increase was ‘theft from vehicles’ - to date this year an increase of 60 percent compared to 2011. Most often the thefts have been from unlocked vehicles. From July to September 2012, Princeton RCMP investigated seven founded drug offences. Crystal Meth, Crack Cocaine and Marihuana continue to be a concern in Princeton. Traffic safety issues remained a problem during the third quarter as 10 drivers were issued 90 Day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions, one driver issued a 24-hour suspension for alcohol use, one driver was issued a 3 Day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and one driver was charged with impaired driving under the Criminal Code. The Princeton RCMP had a very busy few months supporting community events during this quarter. Members enjoyed participating in a Bocce tournament with Special Olympics Princeton, the Air Show, Canada Day celebrations in Princeton and Hedley, a Golf tournament to support the
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B.C. Ambulance Service has decided to pull the ambulance and crew it has had stationed at Big White Ski Resort in previous years and relocate it to Lake Country.
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For the first time in 20 years, the Big White Ski Resort will not have a B.C. Ambulance stationed at the ski hill this season. Management at the resort are questioning the decision by the B.C. Ambulance Service to pull the ambulance just weeks before the opening of another ski season. After an operational review of ambulance services in the Kelowna area, the B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) decided to relocate the ambulance that had been deployed at Big White in past years and station it in Lake Country. “This change will not result in a reduction in service for the region,” stated the BCAS in an email to the Capital News, the Spotlight’s sister newspaper. “In fact, the amount of time
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that the paramedics will be actively providing patient care is expected to increase two or three times compared to when the ambulance was based at Big White.” BCAS also stated that in past years the ambulance at Big White was responding to just one call per day and was only in operation for half the year while it will now provide year-round coverage to the Okanagan Valley area. But the decision to remove the ambulance from Big White is causing concern at the resort which sees more than 600,000 skier visits each season. “This is a bad decision and it needs to be over-turned,” said Michael Ballingall, Big White’s senior vice-president of sales and marketing.
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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 p.m. @ 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: ADULT & YOUTH BADMINTON: Grades 4 -12 Monday nights 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ P.S.S. Gym. INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250295-3541. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all. PRINCETON LIBRARY: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 6 p.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 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. 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. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the 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 7:30 p.m. 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 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more 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 noon in 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.
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Traditional books aren’t being replaced by new technology. Richard Rolke
Circulation of print materials is down three per cent within Okanagan Regional Library, while the download of audiobooks has almost doubled. However, executive director Lesley Dieno says the agency still circulates three million print items a year. “Lots of people, and especially teens, want print,� she said. “They (teens) read computers and phones all day long and when they are ready for pleasure, they want print.� There is also a growing demand within print materials for books with large type and languages other than English. But many ORL patrons are embracing the latest in technology. “So far this year, 83,000 ebooks have been downloaded,� said Dieno. Other services are also proving popular. The number of downloads of music from the Freegal database is up 80 per cent and the collection of magazines from Zinio is being used at a high rate. “But we are still circulating CDs. That hasn’t declined,� said Dieno. With increasing demands for reading material and music in various forms, financial pressures are being placed on ORL. “We’re just adding things on, we’re not getting rid of anything,� said Dieno. “Libraries have to provide something of everything.�
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MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAM Nov. 1 - Dec. 6 Thursday’s 10:00 am - 11:00 am at The Family Place 120 Kenley Songs, Rhyme, Stories for you and your child 250-295-3126 for more info.
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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 MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113 KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759 PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00- 2:00. (pre-natal) 11:00 -12:00 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.
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SpotlightNEWS Dierra Maynard and Robin Lowe-Irwin have created Doctor Recruitment Packages containing detailed information about the activities and services available in Princeton and outlying communities to aid in the hopeful recruitment of doctors. The packages have been sent to various Continuing Medical Education conventions throughout Canada.
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Two entrepreneurial and energetic women were retained by the directors of the Save our Similkameen Association (SOS) to create what is known as “Doctor Recruitment Packages.” Dierra Maynard and Robin Lowe-Irwin are well known throughout the community and have showcased their talents and abilities as well as their dedication to the community numerous times through participation in and promotion of Princeton’s events as well as joining in problem solving tasks for Princeton issues. “They are perfect candidates for the job,” said SOS director Darrell Dobie, “They know the community very well.” Maynard and Lowe-Irwin have spent a great deal of time putting these packages together. The
packages include detailed information about the activities and services available in Princeton and outlying communities. Businesses have included gift certificates as well. Along with the “Experience, Live, Adventure, Explore and Relax” folder, the recruitment pack also contains the 10 minute film on Princeton and areas that was produced by Red Rock Productions and shown during the Alex Atamenenko MP Forum held earlier this month. “Anyone who is working on the doctor issue is happy with the packages,” said Dobie, “The ladies have done a stellar job.” The packages are being and have been sent to various Continuing Medical Education conventions throughout Canada. “We are generating interest from Toronto and Vancouver so far, said Dobie, “If we can get a couple more doctors, we can open the E.R. and then we can just go home.”
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CRIME STOPPERS-Crime of the Week At approximately 3:00 p.m., on Nov. 17, 2012 unknown persons stole three rifles from an unlocked camper trailer on Eckhardt Avenue in Penticton. Two of these guns were chained and padlocked together. Two males were seen in the immediate area around the time of this crime. They are described as 25 - 30 years old, with one being approximately 6’2”, slim build, dark hair with a few days of whiskers on his face and was wearing a hoodie and reddish orange jacket. The second male was approximately the same age, slim build and about 5’9” tall. Anyone with information on the person/s responsible for this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or “http://www.southokanagancrimestoppers.ca” for other anonymous ways of passing information on. Should your information lead to an arrest, you may qual-
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and marketing. “The last thing we want is to have someone suffer because the ambulance service is so far away or, God forbid, someone passes away because the medical services are unavailable.” Ballingall said he has anecdotal evidence of the need for the ambulance, including one email he received from a skier who suffered a heart attack in a lift line before being attended to by BCAS paramedics and taken to hospital in the ambulance. “If it had not been for the immediate care and attention I received from the EMS at Big White and in the ambulance down to Kelowna General, I could very well not be here today,” wrote the man, who Ballingall said asked to remain anonymous. Ballingall has met with local politicians asking that they look into the situation. He also said BCAS call numbers at Big White are skewed to the low side as many people opt to call the Big White Ski Patrol if they are injured, instead of calling 911. In an e-mail, a BCAS official
stated that Big White was the only ski hill in British Columbia to have an ambulance station based at the resort and that the new service model is in line with how BCAS provides service to other ski resorts in B.C. It said that Big White residents and visitors will continue to receive ambulance service via ground from Kelowna and by a helicopter based in Kamloops, with medical care being offered by the Big White Ski Patrol and local first responders until an ambulance arrives. But Ballignall said it wasn’t good enough. “In B.C. our safety net is not private enterprise it’s the B.C. Ambulance,” he said. “The Ski Patrol is a professional, volunteer organization and they don’t have the equipment, the qualifications or the licenses to do what a B.C. Ambulance can do. This is going to put undo stress on volunteers and paid members of our staff.” B.C. Ambulance says it will continue to monitor call volumes in the Kelowna area and make changes to the services as required.
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Council adopts snow removal policy Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The snow removal policies for Princeton have been reviewed and updated. On Nov. 19, Council adopted Snow Removal Policy 010-2012. There are three changes to the snow removal processes; If town receives an accumulation of 150 millimeters (six inches) of snow overnight, the snow blower will be used beginning at 5 a.m. , on Bridge Street and Vermilion Avenue, between Nov. 1 and March 31, Bridge Street and Vermilion Avenue will be posted as “No Parking” between 11 p.m., and 8 a.m., so as to not interfere with snow removal —violators vehicles will be removed at the owners expense and residents are asked that when clearing your sidewalk or driveway pile the snow on the left side of the driveway (oriented if you are facing your property). Residents are instructed not to place snow onto the municipal road. Violations of the snow removal policy may result in fines. The full policy is available at Town Hall or visit the town website at www.princeton. ca under “What’s New” to view the policy. Lease Agreement The Similkameen Mason Association has leased the building located at 187 Vermilion Ave., from the Town of Princeton since 2002. The lease agreement has been updated to current standards and was presented to Council. Councillor Jason Earle asked if there was any other interest in or requests for use of the build-
ing and Councillor Harkness asked if there were costs to the town for upkeep or renovations. Deputy Treasurer, Shirley McMahon explained that “there were no other requests for use of the building,” and that the Mason Association, “did all renovations and upkeep at their own expense.” Council agreed to enter into a lease with the Similkameen Mason Association for the exclusive use of the Masonic Hall located at 187 Vermilion Avenue. This is a standard lease agreement for five years with the option to renew for a further two five year terms —tenant remaining responsible for all other costs. Christmas Store and Light Up The Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce asked that Council waive the Business License Fee in order to assist them in their quest to promote home based businesses and crafters while promoting shopping locally. The building will be in use for the Christmas season only. Council waived the $300 license fee for the Chamber Christmas Store located at 219 Vermilion Ave. Council also agreed to support the Christmas Light Up and Santa’s Visit on Dec. 1 from 4 until 7 p.m. Town will cover the insurance, provide barricades, the Town tent, snow fencing, power, extension cords, lighting and decorations, sound system and granted permission for use of burn barrels. Mayor Armitage will give the community welcome and signal for light up to begin.
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CRIME STATS - continued from page 1 Princeton Skating and Swim Clubs. Members actively participate on a regular basis as well with the Posse Jr. Hockey Club, Princeton Minor Hockey, Brownies, Princeton Ground Search and Rescue and the Princeton Swim and Skating Clubs. Sgt. Clare was pleased to report that no major offences or occurrences happened over the Tulameen Family Fun Days long weekend in August. “We worked with a great community,” said Sgt. Clare, “It was by far the most successful year we’ve had.” Successful marine patrols of the Otter Lake and the addition of another officer to work the long weekend was met with tremendous public and community support. Sgt. Clare reported that the Restorative Justice Program was “really starting to come alive in Princeton.” It has been used with success and has proven to be an asset to the community. Members continue to be pro-active in conducting school zone enforcement. Princeton RCMP are dedicated to the safety of Princeton youth and
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SpotlightOPINION A blow to Marijuana laws Staff Writer Black Press
A study released this month has revealed the cost the failed war on drugs is having on the British Columbia economy. A new study by a coalition of researchers from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University estimates the B.C. cannabis market could provide the government with $2.5 billion in tax and licensing revenues over the next five years. “If you begin to stand back and calculate just how much potential tax revenue is instead going to fuel organized crime, it really highlights how we need to start questioning our current approach,” said Dr. Evan Wood, senior author of the study. The study is just the latest blow against those who remain committed to preserve and protect the profit margins of organized crime. The study challenges one of the primary arguments against regulating marijuana: that the market cannot be taxed. Critics had previously pointed to U.S. drug laws as a reason why B.C. shouldn’t move towards decriminalization. But when Colorado and Washington state voters approved the legalization of marijuana use, that argument went up in smoke. “When you look at the enormous potential to save on policing costs, raise government revenue and wage economic war on organized crime, you understand why U.S. states have recently taken the taxation and regulation approach,” said former B.C. premier Ujjal Dosanjh. The list of those calling for changes to marijuana laws has grown to include those from across the political spectrum. The Union of B.C. Municipalities passed a resolution earlier this year calling for the decriminalization of marijuana. Stop the Violence B.C. is a group of B.C. law enforcement officials, politicians, legal experts and public health officials advocating changes to the government’s marijuana policies. It seems the only ones left still supporting the current drug laws are those who make their living in organized crime — and their unwitting allies in the provincial and federal governments.
Mystery Person; Who is he? Check next week’s Spotlight for the answer. Clues: 1) The proud grandfather of this 8 year old boy has shown this photo to most of Princeton’s seniors. 2) He lives with his sister Ginny, father Carl and mother Dorothy in Minnesota.3) There are 3 “S” in his family name. 4) “Gramp” lives in Princeton. Get this mystery person and you belong to the Elite! Last weeks Mystery Person was Beryl Olson PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $30 locally, $45 elsewhere in Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Poverty of politics continues
VICTORIA – B.C.’s ritual day of shame over child able way of measuring the problem, let alone effective poverty has come and gone once again, with politisolutions. cians trading blame and time-worn talking points. The report states: “Statistics Canada said the child The occasion was an annual gathering staged at poverty rate in Greater Vancouver was 18.4 per cent in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation office in downtown 2010 …” No, Statistics Canada didn’t say that. They Vancouver. It is organized by First Call, an umbrella said what they always say, that “Low-Income Cutgroup sponsored by the BCTF, the B.C. Government Off,” or LICO figures, are not an accurate measure Employees’ Union and a collection of like-minded of poverty. “anti-poverty activists,” as they describe themselves The political response was equally predictable. in their latest report. Veteran NDP MP Libby Davies led the charge in TOM FLETCHER The familiar script unfolded. The report misinterOttawa. The government must establish a national prets federal income statistics from two years ago and anti-poverty strategy with firm annual goals, she said, calls for a long list of uncosted, but hugely expensive reciting the identical script of the B.C. NDP. measures that they assert will make B.C. the first jurisDavies didn’t mention that Manitoba is among diction in human history to eradicate poverty. the provinces with such a plan. It’s the only province A sampling: provide raises for employees and contractors at all that finished below B.C. in the percentage of children living in lowlevels of government until they are making an unspecified “living income homes. These plans are mainly gesture politics, providing wage,” because we all know how public sector workers uniquely suf- the appearance of action. fer from pay and pension inequality. Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux spoke on Raise the minimum wage again and index it to inflation. behalf of the B.C. Liberal government, and she, too, stuck to a Establish universal public dental care, prescription drug and eye familiar script. The best path out of poverty is a job, she said. This care programs, and daycare. (Dismiss targeted programs that is true, but also obvious. already provide this.) Then Cadieux went on about the “B.C. Jobs Plan,” which has its Raise welfare rates and expand eligibility for employment own sorry record of misrepresented federal statistics. insurance. Cut tuition and provide more student grants. Eliminate Here’s one of the report’s more blindingly obvious section headhomelessness. ings: “Child poverty concentrated in big cities.” No kidding. The And so it continues toward a socialist Utopia and certain bank- whole population is concentrated in big cities. ruptcy for provincial and federal governments already deeply in the Herein lies a clue that is missed by “activists” for ever-larger red. government. Poor people are increasingly crowded into the most I wrote about these numbers when Statistics Canada released expensive places. them back in June. They showed a modest improvement nationally If I’m on welfare or working in a low-wage job and receiving a and provincially in what they measure, which is not poverty, but the provincial rent subsidy (one of those things LICO doesn’t measure), relative relationship between income groups. First Call dismisses should I live in downtown Victoria or Vancouver? Shouldn’t I relothat improvement as “a dismal record.” cate to a smaller community where housing is cheaper? My point is not to deny that there are many poor people in B.C. There are lots of complications to this, but some kind of incenand Canada. There are. But at this point we don’t even have a reli- tive to relocate could help big and small communities.
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To the Grinch(s) who literally stole Christmas Dear Editor, My husband and I were newlyweds that December 1972 evening when we received a knock on the door of our basement apartment. Opening the door I was greeted by a grateful lady who I had done unpaid genealogical research for. Along with a smile she handed me a brightly wrapped box with a note. Christmas morning comes and under our little tree there is a meager amount of presents, I think three and this box was there waiting along with the other two. I open it and was pleased to see a Mr. and Mrs. Snowman that the lady had crafted. I remember how it made me feel to see them and I put them out on the table to enjoy and every year, since have enjoyed taking them out of the Christmas box and thinking back to that time so many years ago. Except this year which would have made 40 years. Going into the basement I found to my dismay all Christmas decorations and the Christmas tree gone. The special box with my memories gone along with Mr. and Mrs. Snowman. Gone are the ornaments my piano students gave me, gone are the orna-
ments my daughter gave me with one saying To Mom with the year and the other To Garry who has since passed away. Gone are the other special ornaments that I have collected and lovingly took out and hung on the various trees and put back on New Years Eve. No Superstorm Sandy nor devastating fire took my precious belongings. Only some heartless person helped themselves to them. I can only say they will not have the same meanings when hung on some other tree and Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, well, they may have even been thrown away. There will be no Christmas tree this year because there is nothing in the stores that interest me. No boxes of pretty ornaments have those special memories attached. If someone reading this knows about this box please return it. You know where it comes from and you will only be greeted with tears of joy. Nora Sutton Princeton
Both sides should have equal opportunity Dear Editor; “There are always two sides to every story”. When there is a dispute/disagreement between two individuals or a group shouldn’t both sides give an account of what happened? If only one side is heard and taken as gospel then the other party could be alienated when this occurs, friendships/partnerships become estranged—all because one side was not given the opportunity to give their version. Something to think about.
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President Paul Bedard called the Annual General Meeting of the Princeton Exhibition Society (PXA) to order at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the conference room at the Princeton Library. Bedard noted that for the few people that had taken responsibility throughout the past year, “they had done a pretty darned good job.” The PXA are proud of the accomplishments over the past year including; upgrades of fenc250-295-7381 ing, washrooms, wheelchair access, building cosmetics and the renovation of the concession. Currently they are working on acquiring estimates to have the concession stands evaluated. The user groups all reported having had successful events and special mention Gourmet Baker Slab Cakes was made on the phenomenal turn out for $6.49 Reg. $12.99
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Halloween Family Fun Night this year. Bedard extended his appreciation to the members saying, “Thank you for what you’ve all contributed.” On a sadder note, Bedard read aloud a letter of resignation from long-standing member Carol Ruoss, whom regrettably due to health reasons resigned from the PXA. Ruoss’s contributions and many years of service to the PXA are greatly appreciated. “She will be missed,” said Bedard. Councillor Doug Pateman was then introduced to officiate the elections. Councillor Pateman began by thanking the PXA board for, “allowing me to help out this year.” “If there is anything you require from Council and Mayor, just ask,” he said. By acclamation, Councillor Pateman introduced Paul Bedard as president and Danny Kastor as vice president of the Princeton and District Exhibition Association. Dawn Johnson was appointed secretary and Fran Murphy appointed as treasurer. The directors remain as in 2011; Ken Crompton, Karrie Crucil, Fran Murphy, Dawn Johnson, Lisa Carleton and Della Osborne.
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Mike and Therese Grgich are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Tasha Gee to Scott Mark The wedding took place Nov. 12, 2012 in Riviera, Cancun.
Friday, December 7 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Soup, Sandwich and Dessert for $6.00 or Coffee, Tea and Dessert for $3.00 Sponsored by Princeton United Church Women
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25% OFF Room Mates Peel & Stick Decor *In-stock supplies only. 25% OFF Stainless Steel Paint kits for stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators 20% OFF Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kits Mrs. Anderson, Cst. Oliver, Mr. Clarke are pictured with Mrs. Brewer’s grade 1 class.
Miss Kimmie’s Kindergarten-grade 1 class recite the pledge.
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Mr. Anderson’s grade 3 class recite the WITS oath with Mrs. Illingworth and Mr. Clarke.
Riverside Center Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 & 8 - 7 p.m., Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain Adults $15, Seniors and Children $10 “Pay What You Can” Matinee Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at Shopper’s Drug Mart and The Sunflower Art Gallery Bonus! major Award raffle Tickets: $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Available at the door. Major Award Prize to be drawn at the final performance.
Mr. Clarke and Mrs. Low’s Kindergarten class and WITSUP, the Walrus sitting on the floor in the centre. Photos Contributed
“Walk away, ignore, talk it out and seek help.” WITS Contributed Sharleen Anderson
Last week all students at John Allison Elementary School stood and took an oath to try their best to make their school happy and safe. The WITS anti-bullying program that was launched teaches students some strategies to dealing with bullying. The WITS acronym stands for Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out, and Seek Help. Over the course of the year, students will be introduced to a variety of books which will reinforce those concepts. Classes will discuss these issues and review how to use your “wits”. Students will also receive periodic visits from high visibility community members to check that students are remembering what to do. (I hear the Posse are among the slated guests!) This program was devised by a concerned group of students from the University of Victoria. It was introduced to all JAE students by librarian, Mrs. Anderson, and counsellor, Mrs. Illingworth. Principal, Mr. Clarke, led the students in taking the oath. A special guest appearance was made by RCMP Constable Oliver. Good job, students!
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A message for you from the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce We encourage all business owners to shop local and check out the Chamber Christmas Store for Home Based Businesses and Crafters. On November 22, 2012 the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce opened the Christmas Store at 219 Vermilion Ave. (the old Similkameen Sunshine building beside Fields.). This is to give home based businesses and crafters the opportunity to have a storefront location to display and sell their wares. This initiative was developed to give residents a wider shopping experience for the Christmas season in hopes they will shop local! Princeton is host to many and various types of businesses. It is the objective of the Chamber to promote and encourage local business as well to encourage residents to do their shopping locally. More money is kept in the community when you shop local rather than shopping in a big-box store. Businesses who sell locally, often purchase local as well. Businesses that are unique help to create the character and prosperity that is enjoyed by all in the community. Local businesses provide employment for residents who then in turn spend within their community which helps to create economic stability. Local businesses are invested in their communities, they are generally run by people who live locally, are less likely to leave and care about the community’s welfare
and future. Local business owners and managers also donate and support local charities. Take a stroll through your community. Have a look at what the Christmas Store and what your local businesses have to offer, and remember when you support your local business you are supporting the community in which you live. The Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to all to join us for the Princeton Christmas Light Up and Santa’s Visit celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1. Come and enjoy an afternoon shopping experience in between participating in the Light Up festivities. There will be an opportunity to warm up at the fire pits located at Veterans Square, the Princeton Plaza Mall and outside of the Source on Bridge Street. Enjoy hot chocolate, popcorn, goodies, a roasted marshmallow or two and the entertainment taking place. On Dec. 1 as well, pick up your Christmas Shopping Passport and get your stamps at participating stores throughout the community. (Double stamps on Dec. 1 only) We encourage you to shop local this Christmas Season and throughout the year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you from The Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce.
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Fire Pit • hot Chocolate • Popcorn • entertainment princeton pLaza MaLL Fire Pit • goodies • entertainment Bridge street at the source Fire Pit • roast marshmallows • Christmas music
Take a ride through the streets on the Christmas Wagon Win Princeton Bucks using the Christmas Passport (Double Points on December 1st!) See you there! For more information call lori 295-3103 or email chamber@nethop.net Check out the home Based Business store next to Fields on Vermilion Avenue.
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to all the businesses participating in this years’ Christmas Light Up! Be sure to come out and enjoy the festivities while you do your shopping. Thumbs down to the scrooge(s) who literally stole Christmas from a local resident! Hope all you get is coal in your stocking this year!
Name: Michael Hutton Likes: Shopping for Christmas decorations Dislikes: Putting up the lights in the cold
St. Peter’s R.C. Parish 43 Billiter Avenue Princeton
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Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
WorshiP - 10:30 am
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
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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
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38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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SpotlightENTERTAINMENT
Crimson Tine Players present A Christmas Story Crimson Tine Players is once again preparing a great family comedy just in time for the Christmas season. “A Christmas Story” is set in the 1940s and is the wonderful story of Ralphy, who really wants a Blue Rider Bee Bee Gun for Christmas. The cast is mostly kids and teens and they are having a great time getting this play ready for all of us. Be sure to plan to attend one of the performances at the Riverside Center and get yourselves in the Christmas spirit. Six performances are planned – Nov. 30, evening show, a matinee on Dec. 1, and evening show on December 1, The following weekend; Friday and Saturday nights as well as a Saturday matinee. Tickets are $10 for children, students and seniors, and $15 for adults. The Dec. 1 matinee is “Pay what you can,” so bring the whole gang for the 2 p.m., show. Tickets are available at the door and at Shoppers Drug Mart and the Sunflower Gallery. Looking forward to seeing you for one of these great performances. Please come out and support our local community theatre.
The actor in a supporting role I don’t imagine too many of us give much when the lonely set builder performs miracles thought to the work of the set builder. As with by scrounging with hope and determination. He many things in life, if the set is successful, it will hoards his treasures in the bowels of the theblend in and perform as a backdrop to the action atre, to be resurrected at the appropriate time. While he’s down in that dank place he on stage; an actor in a supporting rifles through old sets, recycling userole, so to speak. able components. Armed with power These artisans have been on my tools, measuring tape and impressive mind as I watch preparation for optimism, he begins. I admit I’ve the upcoming Crimson Tine snuck into the theatre during the set Players production, A Christmas building for the latest production, A Story, sponsored by the Princeton Christmas Story. I’ve even Community Arts Council. dared to engage the set builder in The process will go something like brief conversation. He seems to carry this: The director will familiarize MERRILYN HUYCKE the whole glorious plan in his mind. herself with the script and the playwright’s notes on set and scenery This is a mystery to me. and will decide which guidelines she When the fundamentals of the set are will follow, according to her vision. finished, the actors begin rehearsing Then, there will be a discussion with and the long-suffering set builder will the set builder that will include budget, avail- tweak the elements that may be a problem. By ability of materials, time limits and practicality the time we patrons arrive to enjoy an evening of (here’s where things can get interesting). I’m sure entertainment, the set builder has done his work. there are other areas of concern and I stand, will- So, when you see a fellow by the name of Martin ing to be corrected. Riel, be sure to tell him “Thanks!” I think he’ll From my observation, the next step occurs appreciate it.
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Roasted Pork With Glazed Peaches
Serves 4 1 center-cut bone-in-pork rib roast, about 5 pounds, well trimmed and chine bone removed (31/2 to 4 pounds trimmed weight) 6 small sprigs fresh rosemary 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped (11/4 cups) 2 small carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) 2 small ribs celery, trimmed and coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) 1 head garlic, loose papery outer skin removed, and cut in half horizontally 4 cups dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Trebbiano 2 cups canned low-sodium stock Chestnut Honey Glazed Peaches (see below) Coarse sea salt Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt with a pinch of dried or minced fresh rosemary leaves added, and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 375 F. Brush the pork with olive oil and season it liberally with rosemary salt and black pepper. Lay the rosemary sprigs on top of the roast and secure them in several places with butcher’s twine. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large heavy skillet or roasting pan and set it over high heat until almost smoking. Place the roast, fat side down, in the pan and sear it on all sides, including the
ends, until richly browned, about 10 minutes total cooking time. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan along with the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in 2 cups of the wine. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast registers 150 F, 50 minutes to 1 hour. If the tops of the bones begin to burn, cover them with aluminum foil. Transfer the roast to a cutting board. Tent it lightly with foil and let it rest for 20 to 25 minutes for the juices to be reabsorbed. Meanwhile prepare the Chestnut Honey Glazed Peaches. On top of the stove, set the pan with the vegetables over medium heat. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of white wine, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add t h e chicke n stock, raise t h e heat
CAPRICORN: Now is not the time to leap without looking, Capricorn. You have to be cautious with your choices and actions this time of the month. Don’t make waves so close to the holidays. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, although you do plenty, someone around the house could really use some more assistance from you. It may take some juggling of your schedule to accomplish. PISCES: Usually your outpouring of creative juices is unstoppable, Pisces. This week you could have a little trouble thinking up new ideas. ARIES: Aries, while there’s much about a situation that you don’t understand, you will quickly be filled in on all the details you need to know to get the job done. TAURUS: Taurus, confrontation will get you nowhere. It is better to avoid any troublesome parties and simply go on with your days. No need to put monkey wrenches in the plans. GEMINI: Take some time to reflect on what you need to get done, Gemini. Things are about to get more hectic, and it will help to know what is on your schedule in the coming days. CANCER: There is no need to put off romantic endeavors, Cancer. Make time to further relationships, and you will be happier for having made the additional effort. LEO: Leo, a casual encounter with an old friend goes by like no time has elapsed at all. Agree to keep in touch and spend more time together going forward. VIRGO: Virgo, there are too many messes to clean up, so instead of digging in you may just decide to procrastinate a little longer. Just be sure to make up the time later on. LIBRA: You may find that things that are beneficial for others may not always be beneficial for you, Libra. But often you have to make sacrifices for the benefit of the entire group. SCORPIO: Certain challenges may be tough to conquer, Scorpio. But with the right help you can get the job done. Gemini may be your shining light this week. SAGITTARIUS: There is no point in speculating about your finances, Sagittarius. Keep track of your deposits and withdrawals so you have a handle on all accounts. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
to high, and boil until the liquid is reduced by half. Season to taste with rosemary salt. Pour the liquid through a fine strainer, pressing on the vegetables to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the vegetables. Skim off as much fat as possible and reserve the liquid. Remove the string and carve the roast between the chops. Serve the meat on a platter drizzled with some of the sauce. Add the peaches. Spoon a little sauce over them and sprinkle on sea salt. Serve family style and pass the extra sauce at the table. Chestnut Honey Glazed Peaches 2 tablespoons butter 6 firm, ripe unpeeled peaches, pitted and cut into eighths
1/3 cup chestnut or other honey 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 sprig fresh rosemary Heat the butter in a large skillet over high heat until melted and sizzling. Add the peaches and cook, shaking the pan often, until lightly browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Spoon on the honey, stir to blend and cook until it has dissolved, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the vinegar, adjust the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rosemary sprig and cook until the peaches are well glazed, 4 to 5 minutes more.
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Jim passed away suddenly on Friday November 9, 2012 at the age of 45. Jim will be greatly missed by his sister Ruth Callahan (Steve); his brother Robin Baxter (Michelle) and his son Maximus Baxter (Trish Harvey); step father Walter Debruin and numerous other aunts, uncles & cousins. Predeceased by his mother Betty Baxter (Nee Thornton); father George Baxter & grandparents Mildred & Edward Thornton. Born in Germany, grew up in British Columbia and moved to Alberta in 1998 to be near his siblings finding his niche in the oil-fields working wire line. Jimmy will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, fishing & camping, astronomy & even just playing on the tractor in the yard grooming his own golf course. He also enjoyed his coin & stamp collections and pondering over fossils and stones discovered during outdoor excursions. A Celebration of Jim’s life was held at Chapel Of The Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, 5019-47a Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
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MLS 134206 Fantastic little starter or investment property. Open concept. Awesome greenhouse (14x8) plus 2 good sized sheds. $144,500.00
MLS 134714 Custom built home with nothing missed! Fantastic views of the mountains and Allison Lake. Ski boat lake is the perfect setting. $429,900.00
MLS 136174 Contingent to Utilities Commission approval. Fantastic commercial building built in 2002. Approx 3000 sq.ft., useable office space. $462,000.00
MLS 131952 10 acres, 10 minutes from town. Immaculate 5 bedroom, 4 bath country home. Guest cabin and greenhouse. $489,800.00
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MLS 111093 Stylish 2600 sq. ft. loft home sits on large view lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Features in ground sprinklers and hardwood flooring. $299,900.00
MLS 137225 Investor alert! 4 bedroom 2 bath family home perfect for growing family, investor or first time buyer. Room for RV, garden and toys. $229,900.00
MLS 137317 Rare lakefront cottage within Tulameen Townsite. Beautiully kept 3 bedroom retreat boasts 120ft flat shoreline. $599,800.00
MLS 135653 Fabulous 2 acre view lot close to downtown Princeton. Lightly treed featuring mountain views and valley vistas. $149,900.00
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MLS 139793 Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in downtown Princeton. Features new energy efficient gas furnace. $183,000.00
MLS 131162 Panoramic mountain and valley vistas on this beautiful 20 + acre parcel just minutes from downtown Princeton. $269,900.00
MLS 139188 Totally renovated and like new on the inside. Well maintained, private lot home located in Deblyn Mobile Home Park. $39,900.00
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MLS 104224 Tucked away in an exclusive gated community is this 5.56 acre lot. Breathtaking views down the valley. $239,000.00
MLS 112143 Come live in Princeton’s newest development. The Yard is centrally located with breathtaking views. $79,900.00
MLS 140404 Looking for some privacy? This unique home is minutes from town and offers all you could ask for. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $899,000.00
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. $400,000.00
132 Missezula Lake Rd
271 Panorama
476 Corina Ave.
750 Cedar Creek
Marty Gray 250-295-5044 MLS 138029 Cozy and comfortable family sized cabin has all the features you are looking for. Open concept kitchen and living room. $285,000.00
MLS 140157 Sprawling Rancher on corner lot. 2 tiered pond in front and large party sized deck in the back. $499,900.00
MLS 133492 Must see 4 bedroom, 3 bath, riverfront home. Many updates. Guys dream garage - 480 sq. ft., with room for toys. $359,900.00
MLS 138004 Stunning executive log home nestled in privacy on over 90 acres of world class views. Large game room and walk-in wine cellar. $1,125,000.00
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Tyler Willis 250-295-2419
Princeton Similkameen - August 20, 2010
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