Similkameen Spotlight, January 23, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

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Diamond Jubilee awards presentation Joyce Fraser, Ken Carlson and Edith M. Currie were all presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award at the regular meeting of Council on Monday, Jan. 21. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

MLA for Fraser-Nicola, Mr. Harry Lali traveled to Princeton on Monday night to join Mayor Frank Armitage in presenting the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award to three local recipients. To be eligible for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award recipients must have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Locals Joyce Fraser, Edith M. Currie and Ken Carlson easily fit in to the award criteria. These three are honored for “their service and commitment to their community over an extended period of time,” said Mayor Armitage, “thank you, on behalf of all our citizens.” Fraser and Currie were nominated for the award by the Council of the Town of Princeton and presented their awards by Mayor Armitage. MLA Harry Lali nominated Ken Carlson for the award. “It was pretty tough to choose, Fraser -Nicola is large—a lot of deserving people,” said Lali. “I was allowed four in my constituency and I am pleased to present one of them to Ken Carlson,” he said. Certificates and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals were presented to each of the recipients. See next weeks Spotlight for complete details.

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Mayor Frank Armitage - left and MLA Harry Lali - far right presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award to recipients Joyce Fraser - center left, Ken Carlson - center and Edith M. Currie - center right, honoring them for years of dedication to their community.

Judge rejects guilty plea from Badour Kristi Patton Black Press

A guilty plea issued by a high-risk sex offender accused of murdering a Princeton woman has been refused by the court. Roger Badour, 64, admitted to Supreme Court Justice Robert Powers that he shot and killed Gisele Duckham and fled. Badour stated this at a Dec. 20 appearance in Kamloops and the plea was initially going to be accepted until Badour informed the court he wanted to get past the trial because he has cancer and believed he would get better medical treatment in federal prison. He has been in provincial jail since he was arrested on Nov. 8, 2011. “At that time both Crown and the court had concerns that given some statements made in court by Mr. Badour.

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There were indications the plea was not completely voluntary on his part,” said Neil MacKenzie, spokesperson for the Crown. “Crown counsel did not want to see the accused enter a guilty plea where there is any suggestion that it was not completely free and voluntary and the judge was not prepared to accept a guilty plea in the circumstances.” It is alleged that Badour killed Duckham at her residence in the 2000 block of Osprey Lake Road in Princeton. Victoria police had been searching for the high-risk sex offender for eight months after he disappeared while on parole as part of a seven-year sentence for sexual assault. On the evening of Nov. 8, 2011 Penticton RCMP pulled over a vehicle on Main

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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

Street for a traffic violation and after providing a false name the constable confirmed the identity of the driver as Badour. Upon further investigation the officer found three firearms — two of which were loaded — and a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle Badour was traveling in. At his last appearance in Penticton court in September, 2012, Badour told the judge that he fears for his own life behind bars. His pleas to be moved from North Fraser pre-trial centre, because of various difficulties related to his health and issues with prison guards and other prisoners, were heard and he was moved to Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. Badour’s lawyer, James Pennington, said his client alleged that he was threatened to be shanked by another inmate and had his leg stomped on by a guard. Badour is expected to return to Kamloops court on Feb. 4 to fix a date Contributed at that time. Mackenzie said he does not know if Badour will again try and Roger Badour is expected to return to Kamloops enter a guilty plea, but at this point the plea has not been accepted.

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!

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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.

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! YOUTH & ADULT CHOIR: If you would like to join, come to the Baptist Church at practice times. Youth Christmas Musical, Monday’s 3:45 - 4:15. Adults Christmas Musical, Once upon a Holy Night. Sunday’s 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Youth INTERESTED IN 4-H: Contact: Alana Baird 250-295-0550 for more info. GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085 PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113 KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759 PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00- 2:00. (pre-natal) 11:00 -12:00 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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On Jan. 29 the Town of Princeton, Area H (RDOS), Interior Health Authority, University of British Columbia-Okanagan and Save Our Hospital Coalition will be holding a Community Healthcare Consultation. The purpose for this workshop is to identify challenges facing healthcare in Princeton and Area and to provide information that may be used in the development of an improved healthcare model for our community. Over 50 stakeholders have been invited to attend this consultation. If you would like your voice to be heard, please contact any community leader to have them bring your comments or concerns forward. For a list of invited stakeholders, please contact Ed Staples by email at edwardstaples8@gmail.com or by phone at 250-295-0822.

The consultation will be conducted by Dr. Barbara Pesut from UBC Okanagan, who will facilitate the process. Dr. Pesut has been involved in healthcare since 1982 and worked at Princeton General Hospital and Ridgewood Lodge for several years early in her career. She is presently Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at UBCO and holds a Canada Research Chair in Health, Ethics, and Diversity. Dr. Pesut’s current research looks at healthcare delivery models for end of life care in rural communities. The data collected in this consultation will be analyzed by a team of researchers from UBC Okanagan who will prepare a report to be shared with the community following the consultation.

Who has inspired you—nominate them for the Courage to Come Back Awards Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Nominations for the 2013 Courage to Come Back Awards are being accepted until Feb. 11, 2013. Do you know someone who has inspired you by overcoming adversity due to mental illness, major trauma or injury, a serious medical condition, addiction or social adversity and who has returned and given back to the community? The Courage to Come Back Awards presented by the Coast Mental Health Foundation, are held each year to honour British Columbians who overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and then come back to help others. The nomination categories

are as follows: Mental Health:A person who has demonstrated inspirational achievements overcoming the challenges of living with a major mental illness, and who has given back to his or her community. Physical Rehabilitation: A person who has demonstrated inspirational achievements following major trauma or injury which has required extensive physical rehabilitation (perhaps sustained in an auto accident, at work or during a recreational pursuit), and who has given back to his or her community. Medical: A person who has demonstrated inspirational achievements overcoming the challenges of serious medical conditions (such as cancer, heart

disease or AIDS), and who has given back to his or her community. Addiction: A person who has demonstrated inspirational achievements overcoming the challenges of addiction and has maintained recovery for at least the past five years, and who has given back to his or her community. Social Adversity: A person who has demonstrated inspirational achievements in the face of discrimination, abuse, poverty, or other significant adversity, and who has given back to his or her community. (In the case of new British Columbians, it may be the result of political upheaval or war experienced before settling here.) Youth: A young person, under the age of 22 years as of Dec. 31, 2012, who has demonstrated inspirational achievements overcoming illness, injury, addiction, or social adversity, and who has given back to his or her community.  Visit couragetocomeback.ca to learn more and to nominate the person who has inspired you. Download both the nomination form and the nominee acceptance form and send in prior to Feb. 11.

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Local trail builder, Kelley Cook is awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Kelley Cook of Princeton, B.C., was nominated for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contributions to local trails and was presented her award on Friday, Jan. 18. In 2009 - 2010 a federal trails funding program was arranged through the National Trails Coalition (NTC), The Canadian Trails Federation (CTF) and in B.C., the Outdoor Recreation Council. China Ridge received federal funding approval from the NTC. Upon reviewal of the applications for funding, it was found that the China Ridge trails project was one of the highest ranked non-motorized applications received—and it had strong provincial support from Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. The proposed improvements at China Ridge would benefit a number of non-motorized year round trail activities including; hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring and dog sledding. Kelley Cook at that time, was the project manager for the China Ridge Trails project in Princeton. On behalf of China Ridge, Kelley Cook met and exceeded the expectations of the NTC specifications for approved projects. For example, she provided quality descriptions and photos of the works in progress as well as monthly reports, etc. “It was a pleasure to work with Kelley in my role as NTC Regional Trails Coordinator. She stood out in my mind as particularly deserving recognition for her efforts and I hope she will be able to receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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Left to right: Dr. Terry Lake, Minister of Environment, Kelley Cook and Jeremy McCall, Executive Director, Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.

Medal for her hugely successful contributions,” said Terje Vold in the citation for Cook’s award. “I may have lead the China Ridge team, but I never once had to ask twice—when I needed help, Club volunteers were there in body and spirit every time,” said Cook. The NTC funding along with over 600 volunteer hours provided construction of two bike trails, more dog friendly ski trails, new maps and website, highway signage and a motorized access route around the trail network. “The NTC project was an outstanding success,” Cook said.

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                                                    

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SpotlightOPINION A Canadian tradition is back in business Black Press Guest Editorial

The NHL is back in business. After five months of sportscasts that sounded more like business reports as owners and players argued their cases for the protracted labour dispute that kept arenas dark, teams returned to the ice to prepare for a truncated season that began on Saturday. Some teams are trying to make amends, to salve the wounds that three difficult lockouts in 19 years have wrought on ticket-buying fans. The Vancouver Canucks are cutting prices at their concessions and giving away the jerseys their players will wear in their home opener. The Edmonton Oilers held their first practice on a frozen pond, using Twitter and Facebook to alert fans. Canadians generally, and hockey fans in particular, are pretty forgiving. It’s likely the arenas in the NHL’s six Canadian cities will be just as full and noisy had the season been at its proper midway point. Those who can’t get a ticket, or afford one, will be tuned in to Hockey Night in Canada, a Saturday night TV tradition for more than 60 years. By the time the race for the Stanley Cup playoffs heats up in earnest, say in two weeks, most fans will probably have forgotten there was a lockout in the first place. It’s hard for the average working person to relate to a labour dispute between billionaire owners and employees who earn millions of dollars. There were never any picket lines set up outside those glittering arenas, many of them built with help from taxpayer money. Locked-out players never huddled around fire barrels to stay warm, worrying about how their strike pay will cover the rent. Perhaps both sides should pause and think about that the next time they threaten to put hockey on hold. – New West Newsleader

Smart meter deniers’ last stand VICTORIA – The news was trumpeted with signals that are already ever-present in all modern alarm here on Vancouver Island, which along with communities. the Gulf Islands is the heartland of tinfoil-hat oppoA Toronto-based expert group called Bad Science sition to smart meters. Watch has tackled claims of “electromagnetic hyperOf the 140,000 power customers who didn’t have sensitivity” head-on. I highly recommend their a wireless meter by the end of the year, many have 10-page report and qualifications at simply refused. Now BC Hydro has sent letters www.badsciencewatch.ca. informing them “we can no longer delay the instalIn plain language, with references to the best lation of a new meter at your home.” available scientific studies, it describes the double“StopSmartMetersBC” sent out a panicky e-mail blind tests that prove people who claim this sensitivTom Fletcher advising its resistance movement to brace against ity are not actually able to detect when they are or “storm trooper tactics” from BC Hydro staff, and are not being exposed to wireless signals. No X-Men urging phone and fax attacks on their local MLA candidates have come forward. office. It also exposes key “activists” in Canada. The “Anger and outrage should be expressed, in a most prominent is Dr. Magda Havas, an associate quiet way, so that we don’t sound hysterical, but professor at Trent University who has “developed people are being threatened, police called, etc.,” the anonymous a career denouncing the safety of low-frequency electromagnetic e-mail helpfully suggests. radiation.” She gives speeches, promotes her book and has worked BC Hydro has also confirmed what I told you a few months with one David Stetzer to promote an “EMF filter” to sell to those ago. Those bogus locks, chicken wire cages and important-looking who insist they feel what science shows they don’t. signs, which were sold like modern-day snake oil, have no legal Havas has appeared on TV “news” shows with “activisteffect to prevent the utility from working on its own equipment. entrepreneur” Kevin Byrne. His website appears to be a hub of These obstacles to inspection have been and continue to be cell tower and smart meter scare reports, but it’s interspersed with removed, along with dangerous grow-op bypasses and fiddled product pitches for EMF Solutions Canada, of which Byrne is mechanical meters. coincidentally president. The technical arguments against wireless meters have been Then there’s “entrepreneur-activist” Rob Metzinger, president demolished. False news reports and website claims still circulate, of something called Safe Living Technologies Inc. He doesn’t run but no fires have been attributed to the installation of 1.7 million a lurid scare website, but he’s appeared on CBC and CTV as some wireless meters in B.C. About 1,200 faulty meter bases have also sort of authority. (The main hazard emanating from TVs these been replaced at BC Hydro’s expense, and as crude power-theft days is bad information.) bypasses have been removed, the incidence of electrical fires, As the election approaches, a fight is gearing up between the already rare, has dropped substantially. NDP and the B.C. Green Party for the ignorant, superstitious and Another popular myth is increased electricity bills. Yes, if your angry vote. The Greens in particular have damaged their credbypass is removed, your bill will go up. Like gas pumps, power ibility in a desperate bid to quiet their own tinfoil-chapeau wing. meters are required by federal law to be accurate. There are bozo eruptions ahead. I’ll have more on that in a Which brings us back to Team Tinfoil, which has been sold future column. a cascading series of fantastic tales about the effect of wireless Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press

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An apology and an invitation for fun To the “disgruntled fun in the snow seekers.” I am the president of China Ridge Trails. I sincerely apologize for the ill treatment you and your family received at China Ridge. It is not our policy to be rude or treat any of our visitors with disdain. We do have to work with snowmobilers from time to time, and show or direct them to where to enjoy snow at the old ski hill. At the end of the day, we all want to enjoy this beautiful

area and the great outdoors. My phone number is 250-295-8214, if you would like to talk to me, maybe we could get together and go for a ski? We have all the equipment you would need and I will supply the lesson. Again, on behalf of the ski club I apologize for the ill treatment you received.

coming from the House of Commons. The way they answer the questions from the opposition with non-answers and blaming the previous governments is far from realistic, especially when they are doing the same mistakes themselves. The stars of the wrestling world of today, honour the stars of yesteryear— when was the last time we heard the politicians publicly honour the politicians

from the past? Even if they were from their party? All of the above reminds me of the words to a song from the past that goes like this, “When will they ever learn?” We all know they have lots of examples in the past, but the question still remains the same., as I see it. Yukon Eric Holopainen Princeton, BC

More than one reason for Smart Meter concern Dear Editor; Recently, I have become more and more interested in this Smart Meter infiltration into our society. The very fact that the World Health Organization has been ignored. Their warnings of the Electromagnetic fields being dangerous to the health and welfare of all people, particularly all children and those with a compromised immune system, as well as the elderly. W.H.O. compares these E.M.F.s to Class “B” carcinogens, such as D.D.T and asbestos contamination. “In fact, the truth regarding the biological effects of R’F. radiation has been heavily suppressed with all means possible, except criminal ones,” states Professor Franz Adlkofer, coordinator of European Communities Reflex report. In my opinion, this B.C. Utilities Commission is ignoring their own mission statement, to ensure that ratepayers receive safe energy services. The power companies, Fortis B.C. and B.C. Hydro, are perpetuating continuous misinformation about the safe application and safe operation of these Smart Meters. There is a growing roar of objection to this misinformation from reliable, well-educated resources, as well as consumers of the electric power. Many of these people suffer ill health from E.M.F. equipment and fixtures. Fortis B.C. stated in a letter to me that, “Significant financial savings to customers, over the life of the project” would be realized. The writer must have been ‘singing from the wrong song sheet,’ so to speak. Several Ontario sources complain of much higher electric bills, since the Smart Meter was installed. Also, high billing for “off peak” usage i.e., washer and drier used at 2 a.m., which was to be a lower rate, than during peak day time rates. Fortis also states, “Immediate detection of power outages, thereby allowing for more effective restoration of electricity to customers”. This seems to be a reasonably handled now, without Smart Meters. Electrical theft does cause considerable problems, safety risks, etc. Why should All consumers be treated as potential criminals? Very few wish to steal electrical power, and wouldn’t know how. Can’t this be monitored through the accounting and billing departments, as well as the meter reading staff observations of vacant buildings? It is time for Hydro and Fortis to become accountable to the public. Please use investigating techniques before implicating anyone or all of us. Fortis and Hydro—Has it not occurred to you that by connecting all of the consumers together in a grid, that this alone could become an excellent opportunity for a mass terrorist attack? Or a simple criminal trespass? Just by recording personal activity in the homes, real criminals could plan home invasions or robberies, by hacking into the grid system. Have

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Politicians vs wrestlers Dear Editor; In this letter I have come to a personal low, when I have to compare our “Politicians” in our cabinet with the so called “professional wrestlers in W.W.E.” It became very clear that the “WWE wrestlers” are professionals at the top of their profession. That our “political cabinet” lack the flair and professionalism is shown in our so called “Question period”

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you planned for the now “sitting duck” E.M.F. consumers to be protected? I don’t think so. In my opinion, we seem to be facing more criminality from within these organizations than from the occasional electrical theft. This brings me further into the privacy issue; which has been totally ignored, in my opinion, by all the corporations pushing for the use of The Smart Meter. The use of these Smart Meters, by Fortis and BC Hydro, posses considerable risk to privacy, “states an EU data watchdog [BBC News Technology].” We are so close to losing the freedom of tranquil peace and privacy in our own homes. The European Data Protection Supervisor voices concern over the Potential Intrusiveness of these Smart Meters that can track everything that family members do in the privacy of the sanctity of the home, that we cherish. Remember, information gathered through these Smart Meters, can have high commercial value. Marketing firms would like to know consumers sleeping patterns, devices or tools being used. The corporations apparently think that our daily lives are for sale, to the highest global bidder. Why are we under attack? Well, why not? Globally, we Canadians appear to be wealthy, apathetic and ignorant to the possibility of domination of our democracy, freedom and personal privacy. Once our personal privacy becomes a marketplace entity, the next reason that comes to mind, is of course—money to the corporations—and control of our lives, as well. All we have fought for and hold dear, will be gone. In my opinion, both Fortis and BC Hydro are top heavy in expensive executives whose stipends could be impossible to pay. So, perhaps the Utility Commission could recommend that these expensive executives be retired, immediately and told to take their devilish meters with them. We do not need either of them! In my opinion these so called Smart Meters are tantamount to old Gestapo tactics. Only this time, it is technology spying into our freedom and precious privacy. In other words, if Smart Meters are promoted, I see ongoing and further degradation of democracy; as well as the promotion of a possible Policed State, with corporate control. This opinion is not the only one out there. As a public, we must stand up and stop Smart Meters, immediately! Our media seems to be stifled. Use your computer—google, social media , etc. Get educated! In my opinion, knowledge will keep us free, and is a force for maintaining our freedom. There is strength in numbers. I urge everyone who enjoys our freedom, privacy and democracy to stand up and be counted. Sincerely, Flo Winfrey

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China Ridge Trails offers year round recreation Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

From humble beginnings as a small ski club in the 80s, the China Ridge Cross Country Ski Association has blossomed into a year round recreation destination for locals and visitors alike—namely China Ridge Trails. For 20 years the small group cleared livestock trails and old logging roads, using their own volunteer power and some rustic grooming equipment. Eventually the group developed plans to build a trailhead, upgrade aging infrastructure and address safety and environmental issues. Through the hard work of volunteers, provincial grant funding, the aid of municipal and regional governments as well as local business all taking part—whether it be funding, supplies or donated skilled labour, new equipment and the Longhouse came to be.

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In 2009 China Ridge Trails was given the opportunity to apply for funding through the National Trails Coalition (NTC) trail funding program and were awarded the NTC grant. This allowed for the expansion into an all season recreational area. In the winter the trails feature cross-country skiing, skijoring, snowshoeing, and tobogganing. In the spring, summer, and fall mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding are the China Ridge activities. Maintaining this year round activity centre is no easy task. The membership has grown over the years bringing with it a few more extremely dedicated volunteers. 60 kilometers of trails in the spring and summer are maintained by volunteers performing tasks such as; rock clearing, road rebuilds/culvert replacements, (washouts) fallen tree removal, bush trimming and tree pruning. In the winter, as soon as the snow arrives volunteers are out packing the trails to build the base. Trails are groomed and then tracks are set for the skiing and snowshoeing. More snowfall means more hours grooming trails for use. Certain snowmobiles equipped with specialized

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) BOARD MEETING DATES Regular Meetings of the Board of Education will be held as follows: February 13, 2013 .…………………… Princeton March 13, 2013 ………………………… Merritt April 10, 2013 .…....………………….. Princeton May 8, 2013 …......……………………… Merritt June 12, 2013 ..…....………………….. Princeton Meetings are held in the School Board Office and start at 6:00 p.m.

paddles are used in the maintenance of the winter trails, however sport snowmobiling is very much discouraged at China Ridge. “The biggest concern is the physical damage that can happen to a person,” said Bob Coyne, president of China Ridge Trails. If a skier happens to catch a rut created by a snowmobile—they can be flipped right out of the track. “Cross country skis stay with you, they do not come off,” he added. Coyne encourages the community to visit China Ridge and enjoy the activities it has to offer. On Monday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy the first BC Family Day by attending the Winter Festival at China Ridge. Snowmobile enthusiasts are not to be left out. There are numerous locations to be enjoyed around Princeton and area; Whipsaw, upper Tulameen, and Pike Mountain to name a few. Check out the local snowmobile clubs and trails as well. Timberline Cruisers 96 Snowmobile Club - For membership information, please contact Chris Hassell at (250) 295-0112 or Osprey Snowheelers Club - Acting President - Rob Miller - (250) 295-6420.

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The Thompson Okanagan Rockets played the Prince George Cougars at home in a double header on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Sunday Jan. 13, 2013. The Saturday game saw the Cougars open up the scoring at 7:43 of the second period. Colby Williams of Princeton tied up the game at 3:44 second period with assists from Kiana Karolyi of Kamloops and Taylor Whiteside of Kelowna. The Rockets took the lead at 16:39 of the third period with an unassisted goal from Taylor Whitehead. Cougars came back at 10:25 of the third period to tie it up. The Rockets fought back hard and took the lead with a goal from Breanna Bernsden of Kelowna, and assists from Sarah Botter of Salmon Arm, and Courtney Morice of Kamloops. Sundays game saw no scoring again in the first period. Kamloops again opened up scoring in second period at 13:30. Kelowna got their first of the game with 4 seconds left in the second period. Goal came from Stephanie Strymecki of

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Storm lose championship in double OT Contributed Richard White

18 games in four tournaments, and it took 5 periods in Princeton before the South Okanagan Storm finally lost a game. The Princeton Bantam Rep tournament was held at the Corral on the weekend and 8 teams from Creston, the Okanagan and Greater Vancouver fought hard for the right to be crowned champion. Princeton’s Tristan Vandermeulen, Parker Thibert and Mike White all play for the Storm. The weekend was a chance for the three to show off their skills at home for the first time in a long time. They took advantage of the opportunity, and all three showed their stuff, while winning their first three games to advance to the final. Vandermeulen had a pair of hat-tricks in the tournament, and led all scorers. His short-handed goal in the final shifted all the momentum in the game and for a while it looked like the Storm was going to win it all. Eventually it was the Kelowna Rockets that would win the tournament in the fifth period of the final. A breakaway goal at 17:35 in Double OT gave the Rockets a 3-2 win. Thibert banged and crashed his way through all four games. His puck handling and determination were evident on every shift. He was constantly knocking opponents off the puck, blocking shots and putting everything he had into the game. White was part of a four person defensive

line that only gave up four even strength goals the entire weekend. He spent the weekend breaking up rushes, clearing the front of the net, and starting offensive rushes from behind his own net. On its way to the final the Storm ran over West Vancouver (8-3), Mission (6-3), and Creston (8-1). The team led the tournament in scoring and goals for and against. Overall, the Storm now boasts a 24-4-4 record. With two league games left now the focus shifts to the play-offs. “We need to keep improving”, said Vandermeulen. “We can go a long way in the play-offs if we work hard, every shift.” Thibert echoed the thought, “We have played well in tournaments, now we need to focus on our last games, and bring the same effort to the play-offs.” White added, “It was great to come home and play for everybody. Being back in the rink, seeing friends in the stands was pretty nice. I am just sorry we couldn’t win it all.” All three wished to thank Princeton Minor Hockey for hosting the event and giving them the opportunity to play at home again. The Storm is on the road again next weekend. Their final two games are against West Kelowna and Kelowna. Play-offs begin a week later.

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The Princeton Curling Club held their annual mixed bonspiel Jan. 18 to 20. The event hosted 12 teams over the weekend with Saturday featuring costumes created from duct tape. Top photo: Carrie Freeman of Mission and local Sharon Blower (r) measuring for shot rock. Bottom photo: Paula Cooper encourages Lloyd Wilson to sweep hard. Results: 1st A - Freeman rink, 2nd A - Blower rink, 1st B - Anderson rink, 2nd B - Smith rink 1st C - Cooper rink and 2nd C - Clark rink

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Road trip to Eastend Saskatchewan The purpose of this ment to shake things up trip is to spend a month a bit. It’s an adrenaline at an artists residency rush of sorts. It gets the in the Wallace Stegner creative juices flowing House which is locatand offers a new view of ed on the Frenchman the world. That leads to River that winds the next reason. through town. Because Eastend is in Eastend has a poputhe middle of nowhere, MERRILYN HUYCKE lation of approximately it is easier to settle and 800 souls and reminds to get some art made us on its webpage that without the usual excuses so conveniently found “It is in the middle of at home. I am beginning nowhere and miles from the nearest city.” What it is near to a new direction that is leading me to is the boundary of the magnificent binding my own handwritten historiCypress Hills Provincial Park. It is cal journals and this permits me to also very near to historic Fort Walsh explore technique and to research the of North West Mounted Police life of the homesteader. However, the last reason is that fame, and is the site of a spectacular find, a nearly complete specimen of I dream of an artists residency in Princeton and this experience will Tyrannosaurus Rex. Some may question what a person allow me to experience first hand could possibly be thinking to drive all how it works. The members of the Eastend Arts Council have much that way to spend the worst month of winter in an isolated town located in to pass on regarding how the Wallace one of the coldest places of Canada. Stegner House became the location Can you believe that there are at least for their residency. Starting with four good reasons? The first is per- Wallace Stegner himself, the area has sonal. My grandparents first home- inspired writers over the last hundred steaded in the area of Aylesbury years, including Sharon Butala and which is not too far from Eastend. Candace Savage. The residency has Recently I’ve been experiencing a hosted writers, painters, photogragrowing admiration for my kin who phers and art therapists from as far endured unimaginable hardships and away as Switzerland, Maine USA, yet grew to love the land where they Quebec, and several other Canadian provinces. The result has been widespent over fifty years together. Second, occasionally artists and spread good press for the entire area. writers seem to have a desire to Something to think about, I figure. retreat from their familiar environ-

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VFFN members experienced an educational look back in time on Saturday morning, Jan. 19, with a visit to our local museum. Robin Lowe, Princeton Museum Operations Manager, let 25 of us browse at will as she circulated, enlightened and responded to questions as they materialized. The collection and display of artifacts is most impressive, and some of the highlights included the fluorescent mineral collection in the Joe Pollard room; an ornate slot machine and cocktail shakers from the Granite Creek Hotel, circa 1890; a pump organ, priced in the 1903 Eaton’s catalogue at $29.50; a telephone switchboard from Princeton’s first exchange in the 1940s; and the Norman family cabin, originally built alongside the Similkameen

River in the 1880s. Much, much more is on display and we would encourage all local citizens to check out their own museum for a worthwhile outing! Next, we were treated to a viewing of the highly acclaimed Jeff Turner film, “The Great Salmon Run,” which features some absolutely remarkable photography of salmon, grizzlies, wolves, eagles and more. VFFN’s next field trip will be a snowshoe outing at Link Lake on Saturday, Feb. 9, hosted by Carol Terry. Please phone 295-7676 to confirm. Our next monthly meeting and annual AGM will be held on Feb. 12, 7 p.m., at Riverside Centre, with Kelly Pearce from the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning as our guest presenter. As always, we welcome guests to join us for field trips and meetings, both of which are inevitably convivial affairs!

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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Princeton Curling Club for providing a great weekend bonspiel. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duct Tapeâ&#x20AC;? costumes on Saturday were a huge hit! Thumbs up to the wonderful lady who is providing a temporary home for this lost cat. (Smile) She has had him neutered and vaccinated but can not keep him. Please call if you can give him a good home.

Name: Unknown (you pick) Like: To be adopted, if you want me call 250295-4399. I am neutered and vaccinated.

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.

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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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Safari 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 - 10:30 am Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

office hours

Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

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 10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447

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Chili-Crusted Scallops With Anaheim Chile-Lime Sauce Serves 4 to 6 12 large diver scallops 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dark chili powder 4 tablespoons clarified butter Grits, rice or potatoes

Juice of 2 limes Clean the scallops well, detach the little side muscle if it’s on there, and pat dry with paper towels. Mix the salt, pepper and chili powder and coat the scallops well on all sides. Let the scallops soak in the dry spice for about 5 minutes before cooking. Cook the scallops in a hot nonstick pan with clarified butter. Allow

Anaheim Chile-Lime Sauce 1 small sweet onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 10 dried red Anaheim chiles, stems and seeds removed 21/2 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes 2 ounces white wine 1 teaspoon kosher salt

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, speak up if you don’t like the way something is being done. Change can’t happen if you don’t voice your opinion, so overcome your reservations. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, if you want to broaden your horizons you will have to explore beyond your comfort zone. It may not always be comfortable, but it can be adventurous. PISCES: Pisces, you have many questions, but not enough answers are coming your way. Delve a little deeper this week. ARIES: Aries, patience and calm is the way out of a tricky situation. You also may want to keep your opinions to yourself until everything gets settled, which shouldn’t take long. TAURUS: Taurus, though you may be pinching pennies that doesn’t mean you cannot make a purchase that will benefit the household. Make a budget so you’ll learn how to spend wisely. GEMINI: You may need to subscribe to a new way of thinking, Gemini. The way you have been doing things lately is not working out too well. Ask a family member for advice. CANCER: Cancer, it can be easy to get into a routine and then in a rut. Try switching up just one thing from your daily tasks, and it could provide a breath of fresh air. LEO: Leo, take advantage of the many opportunities for you to meet new people and forge new friendships this week. You may just meet someone who changes your life. VIRGO: Virgo, too much of a good thing can make it difficult to focus on other tasks and responsibilities. Make the effort to stay focused so you don’t find yourself falling behind. LIBRA: Libra, you will likely find yourself in a domestic groove over the next few days. Use the time to get creative in the kitchen, straighten up the abode and do some decorating. SCORPIO: Scorpio, don’t allow your emotions to get the best of you during a disagreement this week. Be sure to gather all of the facts before you form an opinion. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, this is the perfect week to correct any wrong impressions you might have made. Be overly generous with all the people you meet. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

them to really sizzle on each side and brown before turning. Depending on the size of the scallops, it should take about 2 minutes per side to sear to medium rare. If they are particularly large, they may require additional cooking in the oven to finish. Place the scallops over grits, rice or your favorite potatoes and top with Anaheim Chile-Lime Sauce. To make the sauce:

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In a medium-size saucepan, sweat the onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add all remaining ingredients except the lime juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Puree with a stick blender and strain. Add the lime juice at the end and serve. PC131849

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* now open 6 days a week!

Huffy’s Auto Repair

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

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

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

4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

Phone: 250-295-7381

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

BOWLING

Reichert Sales & Service Ltd

Family Fun Bowling & Lounge

D a n Wo y c h e s h e n

YOUR AD HERE

CAN-AM SKIDOO

Copperhill Lanes

ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service

Emily Sheppard

reichertsales@mac.com

404 Lapworth St. Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Marg & Ed Reichert

250-295-6500 250-295-6552

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768

YOUR AD HERE

CONTRACTOR

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Princeton Plaza

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK EQUIPMENT RENTALS RENTAL STORE

Farm & Industrial Equipment

DARYL CLARKE

Certiﬁed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing

$15.00 PER WEEK

Phone: 250-295-0095

Cell: 250-293-6021

FARM MACHINERY DEALER

FARM & GARDEN CENTRE

RENTAL STORE

Mahindra Tractors

George Edge

www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com

HOME REPAIRS

Mahindra Tractors

Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge

www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com

PET SUPPLIES

PET SUPPLIES Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

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

POST SALES

le y t S d Ol Posts

Brian Coyne Owner

Sales & Delivery

Phone: 250-295-7381

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

Princeton Plaza

RENTAL SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

TOM REICHERT RENTALS

PRINCETON REALTY

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

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

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms

Independently Owned and Operated ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International BV. Used under License by LoyaltyOne. inc and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership

otterrock@nethop.net

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

SEPTIC SERVICES PRINCETON SEPTIC SERVICE GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED Planner - Installer - Maintenance Provider Residential & Commercial Inspector *Contracts Available* PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

Septic Tanks - Grease Traps - Holding Tanks - Sumps Sewer Line Router Service Backhoe - Excavator - Gravel Truck - Cat 250-295-7994 or 250-295-5217 Allen Zirk ROWP

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Growers Press Inc. Princeton Mobility The Image Emporium

We are a community based company dedicated to serving our customers.

WINTER HOURS

221 Bridge St.

Where others fail... WE PREVAIL! 2 Licenced Mechanics

AUTO PARTS

250-295-7567

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

Tues - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 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

FLOORING SERVICE

Laska’s Floor Service

•Supply

•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0474 / Fax: 250-295-0454 www.laskasflooring.com

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK RENTALS

BOTTLE DEPOT

THE HUT

Jim Shales Cell: 250-295-8012 kvc@nethop.net

Bottle Depot WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS

367 HWY. 3

Now Accepting MILK Containers!

250-295-3835

~ Kitchen & Bath ~ Custom Cabinets ~ Planning & Design ~ Counter Tops

HMP RENOVATIONS

Growers Press Inc. Princeton Mobility The Image Emporium

Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry

• Cabinet Renos • Shelving Units • Mouldings & Trim • Decks • Tile Installations • Laminate & Wood Flooring Friendly expert service.

WINTER HOURS

221 Bridge St.

SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

250-295-7567

Call Hart 250-295-8200 Serving the South Okanagan

Tues - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

PET GROOMING

RENTALS/LANDSCAPING

Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming Karrie Crucil Owner 131 Pinewood 28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road 250-295-7314 or 250-438-0274 (cell) •Pick-up and Delivery available

OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

250-295-6449

-LANDSCAPING -FOUNDATIONS -WATER LINES FENCING SPECIALISTS

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ROOFING ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • 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

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

F1rst Choice

A Division of Surecraft Construction Ltd. “Your local building professionals!”

IMAGE EMPORIAM

Rents Air Compressors

SEPTIC SERVICES

For an appointement Call Jim at 250-295-8012

HOME RENOVATIONS

Princeton Rentals Rentals Princeton

Call 250-295-6545 or 1-800-253-0233

HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS

CABINETS

RESTAURANT

185 CFM, 250 CFM & 375 CFM Diesel Our 38th Year in Business

250-295-0005

•10% Seniors Discount

RAY MICHAUD

email: roofer.101@hotmail.com

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

Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

TAX SERVICES

YOUR AD HERE

THE HUT

OFFICE & TAX SERVICE *Available Year - Round*

•Qualified Tax Preparer - 25 years Experience •Reasonable Rates •Senior & Family Discounts 367 HWY 3, PRINCETON, BC 250-295-3835

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

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ATTENTION LOGGING CONTRACTORS! D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. of Grande Prairie, AB is looking for: Load & Haul Contracts or Haul Contracts in the Fort St. John Area. B-Train configuration. Single shift. Potential multi-year contract with competitive rates. Accommodations available. Contact Daniel for further details (780) 8144331 or email daniel@isley.ca

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

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PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

FREE MAN & FREE WOMEN Declare sovereigns information meeting. Princeton Public Library January 24, 2013 7:00 pm. Pre-register @ Nearly New on Vermilion Ave

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Timeshare

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A Celebration of Life will be held at Missezula Lake this summer.Â Date to be announced.

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Ray & Kelly Hanson

FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTRE 712-5th Street 1-250-499-2121

In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, Though you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us wonderful memories, Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Love Always, Mom, Dad, Robert & Kenneth

In Loving Memory Of ROBERT (BOB) GIBSON January 14, 1950 - January 23, 2006

527 Ellis Street, Penticton 250-492-4202

With all our love ~ we miss you Love; Mom, Dad & the Gibson Family

hansons@shawcable.com

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Little did we know that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

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It is with sad and heavy hearts that the family announce the passing of Louie Smith on January 8, 2013. Louie spent the last years of his life quietly at his home near Missezula Lake. ~ He left us too soon. Louie touched the hearts and lives of many people and will be dearly missed. His final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones. Surviving Louie are his children, Leanne and Joe; grandchildren Kassidy, Kyla & Kolby; brothers Jan, George and Tony; sisters Anita and Lisa and by his father Frank and step-mother Tina.

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December 31, 1963 - January 22, 1993

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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000 entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning.. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com

June 30, 1955 - January 8, 2013

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Liver Foundation. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 26, at Valley View Memorial Gardens in Surrey, B.C.

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SMITH, Louie W.

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Education/Trade Schools

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To learn more and sign-up for the study, please contact Joanne Thompson Research Assistant at jethomps@uvic.ca or 250-721-7964

Are you... new to the area? Do you... have a new baby? Are you... a new Bride?

SUTCO continues to expand! Current openings; Chip Hauls, Chilliwack, Merritt, West Kootenays. Dedicated runs, day and afternoon shifts. Highway, dedicated tractor, Canada Only runs. Dispatcher, based in Salmo, days and evening shifts. If you are looking for a career that offers steady work, Extended Benefits, Pension Plan then apply online: www.sutco.ca Fax: 250-3572009 Enquiries: 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 230

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INFRASTRUCTURE Technician, Servers (Kitimat, BC): CGI is looking for an experienced IT professional to work directly with our client and the CGI Client Service Manager on-site in Kitmat, BC! This position will support an environment of about 70 HP, IBM and Dell servers in a complex virtualized network environment including Exchange, Active Directory and a clustering solution. The full description can be viewed at www.cgi.com/careers Requisition #: J1112-1110 Resumes to: andrew.gilroy@cgi.com

Employment

Do you receive, or have you received, health care from a BC Nurse Practitioner? Researchers from UVicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Nursing want to learn how you feel about care provided by nurse practitioners.

University of Victoria School of Nursing

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CITY OF Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson Public Works Department Competition #902-137 Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer Public Works Department Competition #902-135 Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspector II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U Closes: February 1, 2013 Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867920-5603.

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This cat has been rescued after being abandoned and left hungry. He has been fed, neutered, vaccinated and groomed and is ready for adoption free to a caring home. He is about 1-year, 15 pounds, dark grey with golden eyes. He is super social with a gentle nature, a really beautiful cat. Call Rosemary at 295-4399 after 5pm, or 293-1003 during the day.Â

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & DD. No pets. Call 250-2951006 leave a message. TWO BEDROOM apt. Available now. $650/month heat and hot water included. Clean, quiet, laundry facility. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. Call 250-295-3482

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Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM house, downtown, newly renovated. $700/month + util. 250-2957557 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home in Princeton. F/S/W/D, N/S, N/P. $1000/month + util. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Req. 1-250-493-6522 or 1-250-4889341 3 BEDROOM home second bench, W/D/F/S. $950/month + util. 1/2 month DD req. Avail now. N/P. 250-295-8292 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath home in Princeton. F/S/DW, washer & dryer hookups, lg kitchen, lrg master with ensuite jacuzzi. $1200 + util. NS/NP, Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 250-490-1915 or 250-486-5977

FOR RENT 431 Mayne. 3 bedroom family home. $1050/month + util. Avail. Immediately. ~ Licensed Property Management ~ Heather Johnson 250-295-6977 or 250-295-8591

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Trucks & Vans 1999 ASTRO VAN, 9 seats. 224,000 km. Well looked after (Part of estate) no rust, trailer hauling pkg & boat roof rack. $1300. Call 250-295-0633 1999 GMC Suburban. 230,000K. In dash navigation system/Satellite Radio/Back up camera. dark blue w/grey interior. $4,500. Call 250-2958584 or 250-295-3256

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Similkameen Spotlight

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Princeton realty

224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411 The Local Experts 2670 Otter Avenue

161 6th Street

www.princetonbc.com FEATURE PROPERTY MLS 140966 Brand New and Peaceful! 3 bedroom home on over 6 acres with a private pond and a beautiful view of the Similkameen River. $539,900.00 8-590 E Similkameen

MLS 140657 Rare lakefront cottage within Tulameen Townsite. Beautiully kept 3 bedroom retreat boasts 120ft flat shoreline. $599,000.00

MLS 138133 Enjoy the Tulameen recreation lifestyle in this hand constructed dovetailed log home. 2 bed, 2 bath retreat, just a block to the beach. $459,900.00

1120 Old Hedley Rd.

512 Pr-S’lnd Road

335 Waterfront Ave.

3101 Pr.-S’lnd Road

MLS 138790 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom turn key home situated on 1.27 acres. Low maintenance property with excellent views. $249,900.00

MLS 139650 Rare offering: 10 acre horse property only 5 minutes from town. Property features 2 drilled wells, wired shop and barn. $539,900.00

MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $278,000.00

MLS 139023 Fantastic piece of creek front acreage, comes complete with 1986 covered Travel trailer with deck. Drilled well in place. $169,900.00

118 Ridgewood Drive

905 Allenby Road

2 Hidden Valley Rd.

259 Bridge Street

MLS 139670 Affordable Living can be yours! Plenty of room for the family starting out. Fabulous location with 10’ x20’ deck off living room. $169,900.00

MLS 137181 20 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amazing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00

MLS 135653 Fabulous 2 acre view lot close to downtown Princeton. Lightly treed featuring mountain views and valley vistas. $149,900.00

MLS 139082 Great price and opportunity! The Source is a well established TV and electronics store. High profile location. $199,900.00

52 Fenchurch Ave.

970 Allenby Road

505 E Similkameen Rd.

10-590 E Similkameen

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 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 140969 Come build on this lot looking down at the Similkameen River with gorgeous views of the mountains. Minutes from town. $259,000.00

5-590 E Similkameen

2620 Nicola Ave.

455 Billiter Ave.

267 Clark Street

MLS 140969 Minutes from town, private and in exclusive gated community. 5 acres of flat useable land with great building site. $175,000.00

MLS 139297 Fabulous 100 x 100 corner lot with shallow well and septic installed by Reichert’s. Home is 15 years young and is known as “The Barn.” $349,900.00

MLS 140537 Investor alert! 4 bedroom 2 bath family home perfect for growing family, investor or first time buyer. Room for RV, garden and toys. $199,900.00

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

Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591

Broker Dan Pippin 250-295-6977

Lee Mowry 250-295-1990

Marty Gray 250-295-5044

Tyler Willis 250-295-2419

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