Similkameen Spotlight, February 20, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

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Volume 64 Issue 08

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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Consultation results released Dr. Barbara Pesut and her research team have prepared a report containing a summary of the data collected at the Community Consultation. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

The purpose of the consultation was to explore current healthcare strengths and challenges from the perspectives of citizens in the community. Views on strengths of current health care delivery were reported as: the dedication of healthcare providers; care of seniors; services that enhance care: walk in clinics, victim services, end of life care and hospice, nurse practitioner and responsive EMS service; visiting services such as a cardiologist, pediatrician, physiotherapist...Also viewed as strengths were the healthcare delivery infrastructure like Vermilion Court, Ridgewood Lodge, Princeton Hospital, the airport and the two pharmacies. Grouped into five themes were the challenges viewed on current healthcare delivery. Physicians and 24/7 emergency room coverage received the highest priority. Escalating downsizing of services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (closures of the emergency room were perceived to have a cascading effect onto EMS services), commuting for care and conflicts in responsibilities and accountabilities for healthcare. The information contained in the report will be used to develop an action plan designed to improve the healthcare model in the community. To view the complete report, visit the Save Our Hospital Coalition website at www.savepgh.ca.

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Top up for food bank Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Thanks to the great support of the Cooper’s Foods fundraiser during the Christmas season (Food Bank Bags), Rob Bett manager of Cooper’s Foods in Princeton is pleased to present $2300 worth of groceries to Princeton Crisis Assistance Society. Society president, Allan Kovaltsenko and his wife Shareyl picked up the two skids of food. “This is great,” said Kovaltsenko, “it’s just in time—tops us up after Christmas.” Bett extends his thanks to Cooper’s Foods customers for their support.

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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

available. PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060

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!

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

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: FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN: Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. February 28 @ 7:00 p.m. Preregister @ Nearly New on Vermilion Ave. 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

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

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 7p.m. 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 p.m. 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. 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.

SpotlightNEWS

Premier promises to ‘kick down’ barriers to Penticton hospital expansion Joe Fries Penticton Western News

Premier Christy Clark promised Friday to “kick down” the barriers that have stalled the proposed $300-million expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital. Her surprise visit to the hospital came two days after doctors staged a town hall meeting where 800 people heard physicians’ concerns about the overcrowded, outdated facility. Clark did not, however, commit to funding the fourstorey ambulatory care tower that is meant to fix the problem. “It is many months away, but you only get there step by step,” she said. “The problem has been, this has been stalled between the concept stage and the business case stage. I’m going to go home, we’re going to kick down those barriers and we are going to get the next stage of this project moving more quickly.” Clark said the business case, which should take six to eight months to complete, will contain detailed financial information needed to incorporate the project into the provincial budget and put the project out to tender. to do all “We need of this in the context cal plan,” of our fis“because we she added, It is many months ernment that aren’t a gov- away, but you just spends only get there money without asking step by step. questions first. But we’re going Premier that once we to make sure Christy Clark bers nailed get the numfind a way to down… we’ll fit it into our fiscal plan.” Janice Perrino, chair of the OkanaganSimilkameen Regional Hospital District, said her board had been waiting for a “trigger” from the B.C. government to move ahead with the business case, and is “cautiously optimistic” that work will now proceed. The regional hospital district and medical foundation have agreed to contribute a total of $140 million to the new tower, leaving $160 million for the B.C. government to cover. Doctors had been hoping the cash would be included in the provincial budget due Feb. 19, but are pleased their efforts to apply public pressure to the government seem to have worked. Those efforts have been coordinated by the Penticton Medical Society, led by president Dr. David Paisley, who accompanied the premier on her tour. Paisley said Clark listened carefully to what doctors told her and “seems to appreciate the

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Premier Christy Clark stopped for a quick word Friday with Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District chair Janice Perrino during a surprise visit to Penticton’s hospital.

difficulties we’re experiencing.” “This is not completely what we wanted,” Paisley added, “but she (was) here, she’s aware of it, and we’re hoping that this will push it forward so we’re able to inch closer to getting what we want. I think it’s a constructive move.” He said no further public demonstrations have been planned yet. “We’re going to see what she can deliver. And if we don’t see anything, we’re happy to get out and encourage people to help encourage (government),” Paisley said. “We certainly hope that they can deliver.” Before leaving the hospital en route to a different announcement in Oliver, Clark stopped to chat with Penticton couple Glen and Marilyn Wilkinson. “She just came over to say, ‘Hello,’ and, ‘Nice meeting you,’ and it was nice that she would do that,” Glen said. Marilyn, who had just visited the facility’s pain clinic, said she has seen first-hand the need for the new tower and fully supports the project. “The treatment we received was awesome but (doctors) are working with inferior equipment and no room.”

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Candice Stadler, Alana Meston and Doug Haayer are ‘The Advantage Team’ serving Princeton and area.

The advantage of three Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

There is a very old Latin phrase, “omne trium perfectum,” meaning—every set of three is complete. Three local real estate agents believing in ‘the power of three to get the job done’ are set to do just that for their clients. Team members Doug Haayer, Alana Meston and Candice Stadler form the Doug Haayer Advantage Team—agents of Royal LePage Locations West Realty. Haayer and Meston have been working together for almost four years. “We were looking to expand the team and Candice was just a natural fit,” said Haayer. The Advantage Team is offering a slightly different approach to

the real estate business than most. Their kiosk located at 103 Vermilion Avenue will offer a 24/7 location for people to access area maps, view listings and pick up packages featuring real estate for sale. The three individually licensed Realtors work together as a team— sharing ideas and the work as well as the listings. They also work seven days a week. The team feels that this is “way better for their clients,” there is no competition between them, only collaboration to better serve their clients. The team is available via phone and by text at 250-295-1585. Visit their website, www.princetonadvantageteam.com to learn more about the team, view their listings, maps and area information.

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SpotlightOPINION Throne speech short on details Black Press Guest Editorial

The throne speech opening B.C.’s 39th legislature may have been short on substance, but it did make it abundantly clear that the B.C. Liberals see natural gas exports as the source of the province’s future prosperity. The B.C. Conservative party was quick off the mark to label this a “We’re gonna win a lottery” throne speech, while NDP leader Adrian Dix said it’s a sign that the Liberals have given up on other sectors of the economy, like forestry, film, high tech and tourism. Rather than convince the province with reasoned arguments that LNG exports would be safe and profitable despite the vagaries of the volatile fuel market, the throne speech instead held out tantalizing, but unsubstantiated, hints about what could be done with all that money. Reducing the provincial debt topped the list, along with improvements to social services, investment in education and infrastructure, and the biggest carrot, the elimination of provincial sales tax. The ideas outlined in the throne speech, of course, only apply if the Liberals are re-elected. An NDP government could overturn the whole concept of B.C. becoming a leading exporter of LNG to the energy hungry Asian markets. But should they? There is substance to the concept of exploiting one of the province’s biggest assets. If not now, when? While, as the NDP suggest, supporting existing economic drivers is a primary goal, expanding the province’s economic base should also be on the agenda. What we need is an intelligent approach to bringing B.C. LNG to the world market. As with the province’s five requirements for the Enbridge pipeline, we need a plan to ensure safe production and transport as well as a sound fiscal plan to ensure the province profits, both in tax revenue and job creation. What we don’t need are hints and stock platitudes intended to entice votes, but rather a substantive plan for B.C.’s future.

B.C. gas boom is real, all right VICTORIA – Whether Christy Clark’s governunder construction nearby, has begun work on a ment survives the May election or not, the natural third plant near Dawson Creek. Spectra and British gas “Prosperity Fund” idea floated in last week’s Gas have also proposed the latest of several pipethrone speech is a useful one. lines, to move all this gas to an LNG terminal at B.C. is poised to join Alberta in the upper rank Prince Rupert. The Kitimat-Prince Rupert region of energy producing jurisdictions, with an expandnow has at least five proposed terminals, with invesing network of natural gas collection, refining and tors including Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and state processing into liquid (LNG) for export. Clark’s players from China and Korea. pre-election throne speech proposed a resource All this is happening as shale gas is developed fund similar to Alberta’s Heritage Fund that would across the United States as well. As with oil, Canada Tom Fletcher be reserved for debt reduction and major projects, is a captive of the U.S. market, and the flood of new rather than spent on programs, which tends to hapgas supply has the North American price at rock pen under the political pressure of four-year election bottom. cycles. At least B.C. hopes it’s the bottom. Gas royalties Opposition politicians and media commentators passed forest income to the B.C. treasury many years have dismissed this as a pre-election stunt. They note that the ago, and now as the forest industry struggles to recover, the provLNG industry in B.C. doesn’t exist yet, and may never produce the ince faces tumbling revenues from gas. hundreds of billions of dollars projected over the next 30 years. Why would B.C.’s shale gas be seen as a priority for new global I returned for a visit to B.C.’s northeast earlier this month, and investment in LNG? For one thing, we’re a stable democratic I can tell you the gas boom is real. My parents homesteaded east country with a mature industry and competent regulation. of Dawson Creek near the Alberta border in 1962, and I recall Secondly, the shipping advantage of the Kitimat and Prince when our farm was drilled for gas by Gulf Canada 40 years ago. Rupert ports to the Pacific Rim has finally been recognized interMany more gas wells have been drilled since then, and country nationally, as coal, forest products, grain and container traffic has roads have been widened and numbered for industrial traffic. climbed in recent years. Hydraulic fracturing, already in use when our farm was drilled, B.C. has another advantage that appears to be increasingly has been combined with directional drilling to open up huge new important. The shale gas deposits are deep, under a kilometre or supplies. more of solid rock, and most are in remote, sparsely inhabited A farming community called Montney is the latest hot play, locations. yielding not only shale gas but petroleum liquids, which are valuThat adds cost to the pipeline system, but it has a benefit. At able for diluting heavy oil among other things. the beginning of the year I predicted that the international protest B.C. has never seen this kind of international investment inter- movement that dishonestly targets Alberta oil would soon turn to est before. Initial projects have been joined by global players such demonizing natural gas. as British Gas, and Mitsubishi, a key player in Japan’s replaceThat pseudo-scientific attack has begun, right here in B.C. I’ll ment of its devastated nuclear power program. have more on that in a subsequent column. Spectra Energy, which operates one of North America’s bigTom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black gest gas processing plants at Fort Nelson and has another one Press

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Hope for Granite Creek Town Site Dear Editor, We are very excited to let all the supporters of the Granite Creek Town Site know that the wheels have been set in motion. After meeting with Brad Hope and speaking with the RDOS representative in charge of heritage matters, we are optimistic that something might be done to properly acknowledge the site. We are extremely encouraged to hear the positive feedback from RDOS members. This will be a very arduous process as there are many parties

involved, however, we will move ahead one step at a time. Our first goal is to try to get the site recognized as an historic site. We are hoping that by working together with Brad Hope and other RDOS members, we will eventually achieve this goal. Thank you for your letters and emails of support. We will keep you posted as progress is made. Regards, Diane and Bob Sterne, Coalmont

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Dear Editor, I recently attended an information meeting regarding the Penticton Regional Hospital PCT and wish to ask for your support in passing the required funding in the upcoming budget. It is time to proceed with this critical addition to a hospital that is tending to the health of nearly 90,000 people; many retired and many more about to retire. Getting this structure built, and operating, will ensure the hospital will be able to provide health care using today’s amazing technology and allow most patients to recuperate at home.

I’ve been researching the internet and believe this project is at the top for Interior Health Authority’s official priorities list for major upgrades and now is the time for your approval. Recruitment of new doctors to the area will be guaranteed and secure a future of great health care for the area.

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Who gets my vote this time Dear Editor; Folks, once again we will be asked for our support by various political persuasions. I say we should be asking them to be honest and transparent with their forthcoming promises, it would be a refreshing change from the past. We all know promises are very easy to make, but very hard to keep as history has proven beyond any doubt. Ms. Christy is on record saying that the promises made at these elections will affect us for years to

come. As the last few decades clearly show that our politicians are prone to make mistakes like the rest of us. The difference is that their mistakes affect all of us where as our mistakes affect us individually only, and that folks is a very big difference. Personally if there is an independent person running for office in my riding, my experience tells me he/she is the one who gets my vote this time around. Yukon Eric Holopainen Princeton

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It’s time for a little reflection Our home is a biologically unique area with wildlife and ecosystems that do not exist anywhere else in Canada — and in some cases the world. Many of these ecosystems are facing serious threat from the very activities that make our lifestyle so complete. The South Okanagan-Similkameen Conservation Program has developed a strategy that local government, landowners and area residents can use to help ensure the South Okanagan and Similkameen valleys are here for future

generations. We call it Keeping Nature in Our Future. To learn more about how you can get involved, attend a Keeping Nature in Our Future open house:

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To the community of Princeton and the surrounding area, I would like to thank you for your support over the last three years. In those three years we have seen a great change in philosophy and in acceptance from this community, for that we thank you. Due to your patronage over the last three years. I feel it’s my obligation to inform you of a change within the organization. I will be moving on to another position within Kal Tire and will be working closely with the new Manager in order to make this transition a smooth one for the community that has been very good to us.

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Members of Princeton Legion Ladies Auxiliary met Feb. 12 at the Legion Hall to make the final plans for this weekend, Feb. 23 and 24. Auxiliary members will be catering two events, the Saturday evening spaghetti dinner and the Legion Zone meeting lunch on Sunday. The spaghetti dinner is a fund raiser for the Auxiliary bursary fund. Members anticipate dinner for 70, there are still some tickets available. Tickets remain on sale until Wednesday afternoon. Work parties were arranged to do the shopping for the weekend, make the meatballs, sauce, and salad, prepare the very special door prize, the music and clean the hall after the dinner. On Sunday morning, another crew will make soup and sandwiches for the Zone lunch. This is quite a busy weekend. There was a good turnout to the

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The RDOS is hosting an Open House on Monday, March 4 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Princeton Regional Library to discuss a new regional biodiversity strategy. The strategy provides practical planning tools that can be used by local governments, planning committees and residents to protect the natural heritage of the Similkameen and South Okanagan. “Keeping Nature in Our Future” is the title of the strategy developed by the South OkanaganSimilkameen Conservation Program (SOSCP) in partnership with the Regional District. Using up-todate scientific information, the strategy includes maps and a range of practical, user-friendly planning and development tools to strengthen biodiversity conservation. It provides detailed information both at the regional and local levels. The Princeton Open House will include information for the Town of Princeton and Electoral Area H. Municipal staff can use the strategy in community and land use planning, development approvals, zoning and by-laws, water protection, transportation, and parks planning. It would also be useful to Advisory Planning Councils for updating Official Community Plans and helping inform responses to development applications. Bryn White, SOSCP Manager will be at the Open House along with RDOS planner Malcolm McNaughton. Bryn reviewed the purpose behind the Open House, “I see “Keeping Nature in Our Future” as a solid resource that offers a range of practical, user-friendly planning and decision making tools to strengthen nature conservation and protect community values. RDOS and local governments are well positioned to implement the strategy the SOSCP is able to help local government staff and decision makers get to know the resources in the strategy and how to use them. We’ll work with communities to find ways to implement the opportunities for conservation outlined in the strategy.”

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This sign greets drivers heading out the Old Hedley Road. During the previous week the sign stated “Road from Hell.” Frustrated residents of East Princeton are voicing concern over this narrow road that is full of potholes and mud.

People who attend the Open House will be invited to ask questions, review the maps and key findings, and comment about which natural areas and actions they care most about. There will be an opportunity to provide written feedback, either on March 4 in person or by mailing in comments in hard copy or by email to planning@rdos.bc.ca. Copies of “Keeping Nature in Our Future” will be available at the Open House or can be viewed at www.soscp.org/biodiversity. Princeton municipal council and Area H Advisory Planning Committee members will hear a presentation on the biodiversity strategy at an evening meeting.

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There is a local lady who is known by those whom have worked with her, to go above and beyond her job description and to do so with a huge smile upon her face. Nadine McEwen is the Recreation and Cultural Coordinator for the Town of Princeton. Her job is to develop and produce recreation and culture programs for the community as well as plan major town sponsored events. From large events like the Princeton 150 celebration to assisting the Arts Council with events such as the Spirit Festival, right down to helping smaller groups with grant applications and planning of their events—McEwen’s passion for the community shines through the work she does. To find out more about the recreation and culture programs available, check out the Town of Princeton Leisure Guide at www.princeton.ca

Most recently, Nadine McEwen assisted with Family Day at China Ridge Trails. “We know she likes her snowmobiling more than cross country skiing but she is always a good sport when it comes to organizing all types of community events!” ~ Kelley Cook and Bob Coyne ~ China Ridge Trails

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Hawaiian Pick-A-Partner Provincial winners are Dan MacCuish and Jennifer Hurry with 287 pins over average. Bowlertime 5 Pin Centre - Kamloops. Lower photo: Second place provincial winners Dale Brush and Michael Cron from Falcon Lanes in Kamloops surprise Copperhill Lanes owner/operator Dan Woycheshen with a ‘smack’ while he presented the awards.

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House tournaments across B.C., began in December, Zone tournaments held in January, which then lead up to the Provincial Hawaiian Pick-A-Partner Tournament held in Princeton this past weekend. Dan Woycheshen and Emily Sheppard of Copperhill Lanes hosted teams of two from Kamloops, Port Coquitlam, Houston, Surrey, Castlegar, Trail and their own local team; Charmaine Aiken and Audrey Blanchette, who placed fifth in the finals. Tournament winners Dan MacCuish and Jennifer Hurry won a trip for four to Hawaii or $1250 cash

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each. Second place winners Dale Brush and Michael Cron won $300 and third place winners Arthur Vaz and Scott Hawrelak from Scottsdale Lanes in Surrey were awarded $200. “Dan and Emily are fantastic hosts,” said Sheilagh Meyers - executive director of Bowl B.C., “they did a great job, it was lots of fun.” The awards presentations took place at the Princeton Legion following a banquet dinner. “Thanks to Janis and Derek Winter, Iris Engelsjore, Jean Lindsay and Bernadette Kelleher for the excellent meal,” said Woycheshen, “Thanks to everyone for coming and a special thank you to all of you who helped make the tournament a success.”

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Mother/daughter team win crib tournament The 10th Annual Betty Preston Crib Tournament

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was held at the Princeton Legion, this past Sunday. 38 teams registered with players from Penticton, Okanagan Falls, Keremeos and Princeton. Legion president, Jim Turner presents Bobbi and Shelley Johnson with the $500 first place prize. Organizers extend their thanks to the volunteers and sponsors for their continued support.

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Offering a second chance for horses Mark Brett Penticton Western News

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Regional Biodiversity Plan

“Keeping Nature in Our Future” is a biodiversity strategy for the South Okanagan and Similkameen that has been presented to the Regional District for consideration. The strategy provides information and maps showing important natural areas and suggests opportunities for communities and local governments to protect and link valuable habitats. An overview of the biodiversity strategy will be presented to the public at 5:45 p.m. Further information can be found at: http://www.rdos.bc.ca/departments/development-services/planning/projects/biodiversity-conservation-strategy/

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The look in the large brown eyes of the horse she couldn’t save still haunt Gena Sandli. But if anything, the animal’s untimely death has made the founder of Outbackjacks Horse Rescue centre even more determined to help others. That particular case involved a horse Photo contributed Sandli eventually Gena Sandli stands with Stormy at her Outbackjacks Horse Rescue Centre named the Painted just outside of Princeton. The organization helps sick, injured and neglected Lady because of her horses throughout the Okanagan and as far away as the B.C. coast and unique markings and northern Washington state. gentle nature. Sandli added she is aware of six other horses She first learned of the problem when a woman living on the that died last year because action was not taken outskirts of Keremeos called to report a neigh- soon enough to help them. “By signing the petition you are giving the bour’s horse appeared to be in very bad shape rescuers an opportunity that is far overdue,” and asked what she should do. Shortly afterwards Sandli received some pic- she said. “Going to call after call and having to tures of the animal and was shocked to see its walk away from the animal in need because we cannot get a surrender is not tolerable anymore. condition. “Most of these animals are in need right at “The mane and forelocks were just matted so badly it was tearing at the skin, she was drasti- that moment and most calls come in long before cally underweight, it was just an awful sight,” help ever gets to them.” At her Princeton ranch she is currently looksaid Sandli. “No animal deserves to be in that ing after nearly a dozen horses, some of which sort of pain.” She attempted to contact the owner by tele- were in need of care and were released by their phone, however, the number was not in service, owners who were unable to provide the necessities of life. so she called the local RCMP and an Where possible she tries to rehabiliofficer agreed to go with her to the tate the animals and find caring homes residence. for them although there is one horse The owner of the horse declined Every time this she rescued from an Okanagan Falls all offers of assistance, including food happens, it just and medication, and the pair had no takes a chunk of boarding stable, she expects will be me away and this with her for the rest of its life. choice but to leave. “When this horse first came here “As we walked away I turned one crushed our hearts. she hated humans and wanted nothing around and I could see her whole Gena Sandli to do with anybody,” recalled Sandli. body sagged, like, ‘oh my God, you’re leaving me’ and I swear, even from a Outbackjacks Horse “She just laid down and wanted to Rescue Centre die but I sat on the ground for three distance, it looked like she was crying. days and held her head in my lap and I “It just crushed me and we had to walk a kilometre out of there in the snow. It was think from that I earned some respect from her.” As a way to raise money for the work, Sandli just one of those terrible things.” started a second hand store in her home comShortly afterwards an officer from the SPCA munity several years ago and another one in investigated the matter and ordered the horse be put down, even though Sandli believes the mare Keremeos this past year. She prefers this method rather than begging may still have had a chance to recover. the public for money. It was at that point she decided to begin a “We believe in working for what we believe petition to the government to give organizations like hers authority to do something to help in,” said Sandli. “It’s also why we don’t have a donate button on our website because if you ask before it is too late. “After that case I just said, ‘I can’t do this for it, there are many people out there who will anymore,’” she said. “Every time this happens, give you their very last dime.” Outbackjacks is an agent of the Horse it just takes a chunk of me away and this one Protection Agency of B.C. and will gladly crushed our hearts. “I think part of the problem is the SPCA is accept feed, horse medical supplies, tack and all just so understaffed and these things just take household items at its two locations. For more information or to sign the petition so long to process, we need to be able to move visit the website www.outbackjacks.ca. quicker.”

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the folks from Copperhill Lanes for the great job done hosting the Hawaiian Pick a Partner Provincial Tournament this past weekend.

Thumbs down to the mud mess, chunks missing of pavement and the nasty frost heaves out on the Old Hedley Road. Name: Tina Ghiloni Likes: Helping customers at the bowling alley Dislikes: When people yell for no reason.

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

250-295-3541 MaSS

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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

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

Foursquare Gospel Church Invites You to

38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship

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

Similkameen Spotlight February 20, 2013

Taxicab Yellow Tomato Soup With Fresh Basil Pesto Serves 6 8 pounds yellow heirloom tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 to 2 cups prepared vegetable stock, as needed

oil and salt. Arrange the tomatoes, cut side down, in a single layer on rimmed sheet pans. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until the skins are just browning and the juices are bubbling. Remove from the oven, cool and lift off the skins. In batches, add the tomatoes with their juice to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the blended tomatoes through a strainer into a clean pot. Use the back of a wooden

Pesto 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Pinch of sea salt 2 teaspoons cold water Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Preheat oven to 425 F. Gently squeeze the halved tomatoes in your hand to remove excess seeds. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with the olive

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you may have big plans this week but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you can leave all other responsibilities by the wayside. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to things yourself, then delegate. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, you crave change this week, even if it is something small and mundane. Figure out something you can do on a small level to incorporate change into your day. PISCES: You may be inclined to help your community this week, Pisces. There are bound to be plenty of places to share your time. ARIES: Aries, planning is going well and you have been following through with your responsibilities. Expect to tweak a few things in the days to come. TAURUS: Taurus, open up to a trusted friend to regarding a significant decision you have to make this week. This friend can provide some valuable perspective. GEMINI: A barrage of new ideas makes you a hot item this week, Gemini. Your brain is working overtime and you may be shocked at what you come up with. CANCER: Cancer, expect to see eye-to-eye with your significant other this week. You will be on the same page and this will help to strengthen your relationship. LEO: Leo, embrace the opinions of those closest to you. Those opinions might differ from your own, but they may also provide you with some important perspective. VIRGO: Try something different this week, Virgo. It may mean taking a new route to work or trying a new food. Try something that is out of your element and you may find you like it. LIBRA: You will be full of energy this week and ready to handle anything that comes your way, Libra. When you get on a roll, you may find you have some admirers. SCORPIO: Scorpio, the coming week may try your patience. Relax when the week starts to prove too stressful, and you will make it through the week with your peace of mind intact. SAGITTARIUS: Keep listening when others around you are talking, Sagittarius. You can learn valuable lessons just by keeping a trained ear on the conversation and use this information later on. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

spoon to push the liquid through the strainer and discard any remaining skins. The roasted tomatoes give off so much juice that the puree should not be too thick. If it is, add the stock 1/2 cup at a time to achieve the desired consistency. To make the pesto, process the basil in a food processor while drizzling in the olive oil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Taste and add a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Reheat the soup slowly over medium-low heat. Serve in a boldly colored soup bowl with a dollop of the pesto. This soup can be eaten at room temperature, chilled or warmed. Note: Some tomatoes are juicier than others. You may need to drain the tomato juice into a bowl during the roasting process. PC132894

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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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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE

N & L SERVICES

New!! Doubles Curling

YOU DON’T KNOW HOW WELL I FEEL... MY OWNER TOOK ME TO NEAL!

2 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

AUTO PARTS

(2 per team-easy, fast, very intriguing as played at the Continental Cup)

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

Friday night drop-in 7pm, $5.

Call Greg or Steph 250-295-0363 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

CURLING

(2 per team-easy, fast, very intriguing as played at the Continental Cup)

Friday night drop-in 7pm, $5.

Call Greg or Steph 250-295-0363

IMAGE EMPORIAM Growers Press Inc. Princeton Mobility The Image Emporium

WINTER HOURS

250-295-7567

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

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

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SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

CABINETS

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!

Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

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

250-295-3835

CONTRACTOR New!! Doubles Curling

221 Bridge St.

BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Nick Itterman Contracting

GENERAL CONTRACTING

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

PET GROOMING 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

RESTAURANT

For an appointement Call Jim at 250-295-8012 A Division of Surecraft Construction Ltd. “Your local building professionals!”

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

RENTALS/LANDSCAPING OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

250-295-6449

-LANDSCAPING -FOUNDATIONS -WATER LINES FENCING SPECIALISTS

*FULLY INSURED* ALL Facets of PRESSURE WASHING with HOT WATER •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

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

•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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On behalf of the Gibson Family, we would like to thank all the people who called, sent ﬂowers, cards, fruit baskets and food. Your kindness at this time of loss was greatly appreciated. ~ The Gibson Family~

Thank you to everyone who sent cards, ﬂowers, food & for all the love & support we received after the passing of Gary (Chas). Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate his life & share their stories. Princeton was always his home. Love for all the Corsi Family

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Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Furniture Delivery Driver throughout BC; Full time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please

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LOST: Springer Spaniel X. Answers to Cooper. Missing February 14. Last seen at the Bridge of Dreams. Please call Sharon @ 250-295-7339 or email shar-ron@telus.net if you have any information.

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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Beneﬁts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

PARTS DRIVER REQUIRED. MUST HAVE DRIVERS ABSTRACT. APPLY IN PERSON. 161 BRIDGE STREET

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Education/Trade Schools EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000 entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview 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 TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com THE ONE, The only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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FOUND: Gold chain with locket. Silver Hoop earring. Contact the front desk @ Valley First Credit Union to identify FOUND: Prescription glasses at Town Hall. Call 250-2953135 to identify LOST: NIssan Key Fob with 3 keys. Please turn into the Spotlight. 282 Bridge Street.

Obituaries

Farm Workers 8 farm workers needed, Keremeos, 40+ hours per week, $10.25/hr. Duties: thinning, pruning, picking, packing, sorting, etc. Some accommodations avail. April to November 2013. 250-499-2753.

Help Wanted

CUNLIFFE, Thomas Henry June 11, 1943 - January 23, 2013 Thomas continuing in his father’s path as a miner worked the Copper Mountain Mine for a number of years. He had a great interest in the wildlife. Thomas loved fishing and the outdoors. He was a member of the Similkameen Vintage Car Club and loved to chat. Thomas is sadly predeceased by his beloved dog Prince. A private gathering of his closest friends will be held at a later time. Condolences may be sent to the family care of www.HansonsFuneral.ca

Funeral Homes RORVIK, John Peter

DOUG HENRY HARDWICK passed away February 7, 2013 at his residence in Princeton. Anyone seeking information. Please contact John Bey at 1-250-295-3970

FOUND: Bag full of important things. Found by Santos’ Call 250-295-7827 to identify

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209.

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to or fax 780-955HIRE or hr@pyramidcorporation.com

May 24, 1937 ~ February 10, 2013

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

Lost & Found

DRIVERS WANTED—Local School Bus Company is looking for casual morning and afternoon school bus drivers. Benefits available. Please call 250-295-3812 or fax your resume and abstract to 250-295-7472

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John Peter passed away on February 10, 2013 in Langley Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born May 24, 1937 to the late Captain Peter and Enid Rorvik in the Alberni Valley. He is predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Shirl Rorvik. He is survived by his companion Wendy Littlewood; Sons: Randy (Angie), Russ (Brenda), Chris (Aline); Grandchildren: Dawson, Malcolm, Conner, Jared and Melina; Sisters Frances (Kennedy), Thea (McCormick) and numerous nieces and nephews. Our precious Dad, Papa John, brother and Unk enjoyed all things related to birds, animals, the outdoors, Okanagan fruit, his long career driving truck, and retiring to RV’ing as often as he could. He attended Qualicum College Boys School and St. Michaels University School then took to his childhood dream career of the open road. He lived and raised his family for many years in Princeton, then relocated to Langley where he later retired. Thank you to the doctors and staff at Langley Memorial for taking such good care of him. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a children’s charity of your choice. ~May the critters in his neighborhood now wreak havoc~

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Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals Seasonal Acommodation

Help Wanted

Friendly Frank

Apt/Condo for Rent

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

SMITH CORONA electric typewriter, new condition $25. Call 250-295-3391 or 250-2953376

TWO BEDROOM apt. Available now. $650/month heat and hot water included. Clean, quiet, laundry facility. Ref’s req. Call 250-295-3482

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.BCJobLinks.com

Professional/ Management DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description. City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca

Trades, Technical SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

Services

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Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage CASIO Cash register, electric, includes tapes, etc. $100. Old green manual typewriter. Works, has to be over 50 years old! $55. Stamp albums and some stamps $75. Call 250-295-7827

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Xanté Accel-a-writer printer. $150. Ricon Energy Star photo copier, with 4 toners $250. Brother Fax, Scan, Copy with 2 ink cartridges. $50. Contact Lisa @ The Spotlight 250-295-3535 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251

Tools 6” INDUSTRIAL quality wood jointer, floor stand, motor. Not been used much. $450. Call 250-295-7827 for more information.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale MOVE TO KIMBERLEY! Large Homesites from $100K. Home + lot start at $290K. Visit www.forestcrowne.com for more info. Call 403-265-6180

Houses For Sale NEW 1706 sq/ft HOME in Princeton, featuring walk out basement and 700 sq/ft loft. Cozy gas fireplace, stainless appliances and tall walls. Two car garage. Trade your car, truck or RV? Central location. $389,900.00 OAC. Accent Homes 1-800-782-3122

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

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 BEDROOM duplex 1/2 basement. $480/month + Util. Call 250-295-3248

Misc for Rent LARGE 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite located downtown in newer 4 plex. Very clean & quiet. Includes W/d and all yard maintenance. N/P, must have excellent references. $850/month + util and DD. 250-295-6408

Mobile Homes & Pads 3 BEDROOM mobile home #57 Lynnwood Park. All appliances, central air, & heat, new flooring, on double lot. $725/month + util. Avail Now. Call 250-295-3305

Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM house, 4 appliances,small yard. $700/month + util. avail now. Call 250-2957635. 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. Ref’s Req. 1-250-490-1915 3 BEDROOM home, with basement. Call 250-295-3029 for more info. 4 BEDROOM, 3 bath home in Princeton. F/S/DW, washer & dryer hookups, lg kitchen, lrg master with ensuite jacuzzi. $1200 + util. NS/NP, Ref’s req. 250-490-1915 or 250-486-5977

$449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Suites, Lower 2 BEDROOM basement suite, all util included. N/P, Satellite & TV included. Shared laundry. $700/month. Avail now. DD & Ref’s Req. 3rd bench. 250-295-8866 ONE BEDROOM basement suite. Avail. March 1, airport area. $600/month suitable for single person or couple includes util. cable, internet, W/D, and teen phone with long distance. Call 250-295-6329 or 250-295-0048 or 1-250-4701339

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HOMES FOR RENT • SINGLE 3 bedroom trailer on private lot, with large shed. In Hedley. F/S/W/D. $500/month + util. • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes everything. • 2 BEDROOM house, F/S/W/D, nice yard, in town. $750/month + Util. Avail Now. • 1 BEDROOM suite, F/S/W/D, heat included $650/month in town. Avail. now. • 1 BEDROOM upper suite in 4 plex, F/S/W/D. $650/month includes heat. • LARGE 2 bedroom + den home, wood stove, 7 acres, F/S/W/D, 25K out Princeton/Summerland rd. $1600/month + util. • 3 BEDROOM duplex. F/S/W/D, nice fenced yard, pets okay. On benches $950/month + Util. Avail. March 15 DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025 LIKE NEW home on acreage, ground floor suite. 2 bedrooms + den, full bath w/jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, laundry, all appliances. $750/month util incl. Avail. Now. 250-295-3966

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Cottages / Cabins

CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS • Room w/shared Kitchen/Bathroom • 1 Bedroom Loft/Kitchen/Bathroom • Chalet with Loft • Large Chalet – Main & Loft • Large Chalet Lower 2 Bedroom • Whole Large Chalet • Log Lodge Rooms • Studio Cabin • 2 Bedroom Apartment

$400.00 $550.00 + $150.00 util. $1500.00 + $300.00 util. $1600.00 + $250.00 util. $1000.00 + $200.00 util. $2450.00 + $400.00 util. $60.00/night (min. 4) $800.00 + $200.00 util. $800.00 + $200.00 util.

Friendly Frank

All above are fully furnished includes utilities, cable, & housekeeping

Quick grip tire chains fits 14 15” wheels like new $25. Student desk $20. 250-295-0028

250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881

PRINCETON CASTLE RESORT

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Princeton realty

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

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The Local Experts 2439 Pr.-S’lnd Road

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558 Auburn Cres.

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401 Highway 3

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231 Pinewood Drive

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MLS 139399 Wonderful, private setting features solid 1670 sq.ft./per floor home with full, finished basement. Awesome country setting. $265,900.00

MLS 138557 Cute two bedroom home on quiet no thru road. Home has upgrades. Single garage has over 500 square feet with lots of room. $120,000.00

MLS 138974 Profitable towing business in excellent location for highway traffic and recreational activity. Storage yard and equipment. $299,900.00

MLS 139070 Almost 7 very private acres just outside of Princeton. Classic two storey home with covered porch and large back deck. $359,000.00

512 Pr-S’lnd Road

259 Bridge Street

341 Nechiefman Street

117 Tapton Ave.

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

MLS 140415 Lots of updates make this clean, well maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home ideal for the family. Located in quiet cul-de-sac. $259,900.00

MLS 138308 28 x 100’ lot right across the street from Valley First Credit Union. Currently zoned c-@ business. Excellent exposure. $69,500.00

335 Waterfront Ave.

505 E Similkameen Rd.

455 Billiter Ave.

260 Bonlin Road

MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $268,000.00

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 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 137179 The ultimate dream home with absolutely nothing missed, keeping easy living in mind! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. $895,000.00

905 Allenby Road

145 Prospect Drive

118 Ridgewood Drive

1-473 Corina Ave.

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

MLS 136792 Four season home located at Missezula Lake. Perfect place for recreation, getaway or come stay permanently. $279,900.00

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 139333 Remodelled 2 bedroom home in a quiet corner of Deblyn MHP. Two decks, hut tub and infrared sauna. $69,900.00

301 Panorama Cres

267 Clark Street

133 Bridge Street

1120 Old Hedley Rd.

MLS 140556 Large 5 bedroom, 4 bath home offers excellent value on Princeton’s desirable 3rd bench. Large private lot with valley views. $249,900.00

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

MLS 106771 Best commercial visibility in town! Corner location on route to Hwy 5A of Princeton’s main street. 4 lots has much potential. $199,000.00

MLS 138790 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom turn key home situated on 1.27 acres. Low maintenance property with excellent views. $238,900.00

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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