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What the heck is going on at the Airport? Page 13
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Hayes Creek fire fighters control blaze Eight volunteer firefighters with two fire trucks battled a horrifying blaze that could have easily been a disaster had the wind come back up. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The usual peace and quiet of the evening in the Chain Lake neighbourhood was disrupted by explosion after explosion on Friday, April 12. At 7:45 p.m., Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department dispatcher, Gail Dickson, received a call from John Crawford, resident of the area reporting that a neighbours home was on fire. Dickson called out the fire fighters available who arrived on scene by 8:10 p.m. The cabin located at 3591 PrincetonSummerland Road, was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was spreading throughout the property. At the time of his call, Crawford had let dispatch know that he had the lone occupant with him so the firefighters knew they had just to concentrate on putting out the fire. Eight volunteers worked fiercely to contain the blaze, Herman Zorn, Peter Grizer, Grant Gould and Rick Law headed up the battle. ‘We were horrified,” said Cliff Glover. He and wife Katherine are residents of the area. “We could have lost everything—had the wind come back up the fire would have gone straight up the hill or could have wrapped around the lake.”
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The Friday night fire consumed the cabin and spread quickly through the trees, vehicles and debris at 3591 Princeton-Summerland Road. Hayes Creek Volunteer Firefighters contained and put out the blaze, saving all the residences surrounding the property.
Social media safety lesson for all Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Once its out there, you can’t take it back—meaning, your post, text, photo—whatever it is that you send out from one social media device to another. (Cell phone, computer, tablet) Students and parents of Vermilion Forks Elementary School (VFE) had a visit with Jesse Miller on Friday, April 12. Miller is an international public speaker who is in high demand to speak on topics of social media awareness, networking behaviour, online content evaluation and internet safety. For six years he has engaged students and parents, motivating them to evaluate and change the ways they use social
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media. During the 2011/12 school year, he was able to speak with over 200,000 students. While speaking, Millar causes his audience to think hard about the way they use their social media devices. For instance, he asked the students at VFE if they “thought it would be weird to have 100 people following them home.” When they answered yes, he then asked them why they needed 100 plus friends on Facebook, or 100 followers on Twitter. Miller asked the students what kinds of social media they were using. Besides Facebook, students are using accounts with Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest and Snap Chat.
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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: FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN: Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. Next date to be announced. Pre-register @ 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. Call 1-866856-8442 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 PRINCETON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am wHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083
ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available. PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels”attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250295-6727
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
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
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.
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.
VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.
BACKDOOR COFFEE HOUSE: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday every month 7:00 p.m. Entertainment for every age. 4th Friday Karaoke & Jam (bring your disc) Plus Jam & Practice night, every Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come & join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley @ The Backdoor. Great Music - Great Company. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall. PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR wOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEw LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1w0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037
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 kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome! PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the PXA 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 Sunflowers Downs Race Track. 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 Fair Grounds. 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!
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Annual Family Fair this Thursday Thursday, April 18, will mark the 62nd anniversary of the Princeton Secondary School Family Fair. The fair raises funds for bursaries for the graduating class of Princeton Secondary School. The community has been very supportive in the past and once again we are asking for your assistance. While you are at the fair make sure you check out the Art Show in the school Spotlight/Archives band room. We are The 62nd annual Family Fair hosted by the graduates of Princeton hoping to have a good Secondary has games for the kids to play, bake table, and plenty of shopdisplay of artwork ping for those looking for a great deal. from students at John Allison, Vermilion restaurants. Forks and Princeton Secondary School. Tickets are available from any Grad or at the Come and check out the white elephant sale, Fair. The draw will take place at 3:00 p.m. on books and baking, we also have a selection of April 18, 2013. house plants and some bedding plants for sale. We are still looking for household articles The ever popular games for the younger mem- you may wish to donate. We appreciate all bers in the family will be manned by the Class “garage sale” items (no used clothing please), of 2013. toys and puzzles, plants, books, jewellery and Tea will be served in the PSS Cafeteria, so handicrafts – preferably in good clean condiyou can plan a break from your shopping and tion. As well we need donations of breads, meet friends for refreshments while being served buns and baking. Articles may be dropped off by the 2013 Princeton Ambassador Candidates. at Princeton Secondary School or call Lisa for Tickets are now available for the popular pick up at 295-3535. “Taste of Princeton” raffle which has one prize The 2013 Grads look forward to seeing you at of several gift certificates to many of Princeton the fair on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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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 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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Are you looking to design the kitchen or bath of your dreams? Whether you are building a brand new home or redesigning, Kettle Valley Cabinets (KVC) offers the expert services to provide you with just what you need. Jim Shales, owner and Lisa Lankinen, designer and sales can help you design or redesign your kitchen or bath cabinetry and countertops from start to finish. KVC offers complete design, supply and installation services as well as supply and delivery only if you prefer. Their new showroom located at 221 A Bridge Street offers the opportunity to view door and cabinet styles, decorative handles and quartz, laminate and granite countertop samples. The showroom location is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., daily. Lankinen is available at
the store on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Jim and Lisa were extremely helpful in the planning of my new kitchen cabinets. They were always prompt cheerful and are very knowledgeable about their products. The craftsmanship was excellent,” stated Marion Millar. (Millar’s new kitchen in photo right.) “We highly recommend Kettle Valley Cabinets to anyone who is building a new kitchen or renovating an old one. Both Lisa and Jim from KVC were very friendly and easy to talk too. With their experience and professionalism they made it a worry free transition. They met and exceeded our expectations for our dream
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Campaign office opens this week Harry Lali, MLA for Fraser-Nicola and Alex Atamenenko, MP for BC Southern Interior were out visiting residents earlier this month. While in town they met with Mayor and Council, Area H director Brad Hope, representatives from Support Our Health Care and took a trip to visit residents in Tulameen. Harry Lali, MLA will be opening his campaign office in Princeton on Bridge Street this Thursday, April 18. Stop in for a chat. On May 1, the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce will host an All Candidates Forum at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6:30 p.m. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
School Board wants your input Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
School District #58 is currently in the budget planning process for the 2013/14 school year and the board is looking for input from the public. As part of the consultation process, a meeting was held in Princeton on April 4. If you missed the meeting the board invites you to take part in the process by visiting www.sd58.bc.ca and filling out the Budget Survey. On the website, you can also read through the overview of the districts budget planning process. During the public meeting secretary treasurer, Kevin Black explained that the majority of School District #58’s (Princeton and Merritt schools) funding consists of operating grants of $24.15 million from the province for the year. The base rate for provincial funding per student is $6,900. For special education needs the funds are $9,200 Level 3, $18,300 Level 2 and $36,600 for Level 1, the majority of special needs come in at Level 3. Declining student population results in declin-
ing provincial funding. Enrolment projections for the district show a drop of about 40 students, however an increase in students with special needs. “We have .38 per cent of the provincial enrolment and 0.5 per cent of the special education students,” said Black. Both parents and trustees present at the meeting agreed the proportion of special education students was high. Presently the the funding for the district which comes from “funding protection” will be protected to 98.5 per cent of the previous September funding level. This means however, School District #58 will receive $360,000 less for the 2013/14 year. Even if more than the projected amount of students enrol, the district will not receive any extra funding. On May 6 a stakeholders meeting will be held in Merritt and the budget will be presented to the board for approval on May 8. if you wish to have the opportunity to provide your input prior to, be sure to visit www.sd58.bc.ca
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What if you could clear out some clutter as part of your Earth Day activities? What if your children could help green the environment at the same time? Let’s face it: your kids probably have electronic toys that are obsolete, broken or otherwise relegated to the back of the closet or the bottom of the toy basket. Unearth those forgotten toys that you’ll fix “some day”. Now there is a way to give those old electronic toys new life. Don’t toss them, recycle them! British Columbia is the first province in Canada to offer free, safe recycling for all kinds of electronic toys, from talking stuffies to remote control vehicles to gaming devices. • Plush textiles with electronics, including dolls and stuffies • Metal or hard plastic toys with electronics • Remote control vehicles • Ride on vehicles • Hand-held game devices • Gaming devices with PC/TV
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
Community cleans up April 21
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Earth Day is April 22, 2013. To honour this day, local Johanna Nott has taken it upon herself to organize a clean up day for Princeton on Sunday, April 21. Community clean up has not taken place for the last few years and she feels that we “need to bring this town pride activity back into practice.” Nott issued a challenge to the local schools and Vermilion Forks and John Allison have accepted that challenge and will be doing their part to clean up during Monday, the official Earth Day. On Monday, April 15 Nott shared her plan with Council asking that they support her initiative by waiving landfill fees, providing garbage bags, gloves, litter sticks and vests for a community clean up day to be held on Sunday, April 21. Council was pleased to offer their support, including a commendation and thank you for her efforts. Nott smiled with appreciation and invited all of Council to come out and join her on Sunday. The clean up will begin at the Princeton Arena, at 10 a.m. and run through to 2 p.m.
Applicant: Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9. Tel: (250) 492-0237 Fax: (250) 492-0063 Attention: Doug French Application Method: Larval Control: backpack blower, helicopter, & hand application. Pesticides: The active ingredients and trade names of the pesticides that the RDOS intends to use under this plan include: Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Vectobac 200G, Vectobac 1200L, Aquabac 200G, Aquabac XT, Aquabac II XT, Teknar G, Teknar HP-D); Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex WSP, VectoLex CG and VectoLex WDG); and methoprene (Altosid XR Briquets and Altosid Pellets).
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Vermilion Trail Society members and Cooper’s Foods will provide hot dogs and juice at Two Rivers Park for lunch. Nott extends an invitation to all residents to come out and clean up their community. “The more hands there is , the better it goes,” she said.
Mine revenue-sharing to benefit Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands A new revenue-sharing agreement will enable the Upper Similkameen Indian Band and Lower Similkameen Indian Band to benefit from the Copper Mountain Mine, located southwest of Princeton. Through an Economic and Community Development Agreement (ECDA), the two First Nations will receive a share of mineral tax revenues collected by the Province from Copper Mountain Mine. The agreement also contains a comprehensive consultation process that commits to working with the Bands for all potential future mining activity related to the ongoing operation of the Copper Mountain Mine. The agreement is the fifth ECDA that the B.C. government has reached to help First Nations benefit from mining activity within their traditional territories. These agreements build on the BC Jobs Plan commitment to reach 10 new non-treaty agreements with First Nations by 2015. The Copper Mountain ECDA is the 13th non-treaty agreement the B.C. government has reached since the BC Jobs Plan launch. The agreement also supports the B.C. Jobs Plan commitment to support existing jobs and create new jobs through the expansion of existing mines and the establishment of new mines. The agreement will provide the Upper Similkameen and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands the resources to make community-based
decisions regarding how they would like to achieve social and economic objectives, which include enhancing the well-being of their communities and citizens. Upper Similkameen Indian Band Chief Charlotte Mitchell “Our Smelqmix and Syilx Chiefs and Councils have been petitioning the Province to share the wealth of the resources in our territories for a long time (on record since the time of Sir Wilfred Laurier 1910). We see this agreement as a small step in the right direction; it will be very beneficial to our Elders and children and our future generations. Many thanks to all of our people that had a part in getting us to this day.” Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief Robert Edward “Revenue sharing is the concept that our Ancestral Leaders agreed to in 1910 through the Sir Wilfred Laurier Memorial where revenues for resources would be shared on a Government to Government basis. The mineral tax represents a partial sharing of resource benefits to Indigenous Peoples in this area for resources where lands have never been given over, ceded or surrendered. As a cost of doing business, proponents will be expected to fulfil their obligation to contribute to indigenous peoples for the resources being extracted from portions of traditional territory in which they operate.”
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Sam Hancheroff, the NDP candidate for Boundary Similkameen, said it clearly, but it’s a sentiment that is no doubt shared by all the candidates in the upcoming provincial election. “The biggest thing I am telling people is to vote,” said Hancheroff. “This is going to be a very important election. There are a lot of issues, but we need to make sure we vote.” In addition to Hancheroff, candidates in Boundary Similkameen include Liberal Linda Larson and Mischa Popoff of the Conservatives. In the Penticton riding, the candidates are Liberal Dan Ashton, the NDP’s Dick Cannings and Doug Maxwell with B.C. First. We all have opinions, and over the next month, as the various parties try to convince us they are the best choice, you are going to hear more opinions than you would likely care to. You may even venture a few yourself. But it all comes to nothing if you don’t vote. In the last provincial election, in 2009, voter turnout hit a record low of 51 per cent, far below the 58 per cent turnout in 2005. And while Penticton and Boundary Similkameen can pat themselves on the back for beating the provincial average (53 and 58 per cent, respectively) it is still nothing to brag about. Sixty per cent has long been considered a typical voter turnout. Such a low expectation of the voting public is somewhat sad. There are all sorts of clichés we could spout off to encourage you to vote: ‘Change starts with you;” “Your vote counts;” etc. You’ve heard them all before. But the simple truth is that the vast majority of the electorate has an opinion. And elections are the one and only time you can turn an opinion into reality, simply by checking off a box. So as the election campaign rolls through the province over the next month, listen closely, form your opinion, and finally, put that opinion into action by voting on May 14.
Don’t count B.C. Conservatives out VICTORIA – As the B.C. NDP launched its elecline and the massive buildup of infrastructure needed tion campaign last week with a package of income tax to add liquefied natural gas to B.C.’s energy export hikes, higher than those in the B.C. Liberals’ election mix. He sees that enormous industrial expansion as the path to shift population growth beyond the south of budget of February, a third party leader confirmed the province. his own plan to increase personal and business income Cummins is surprisingly cool to one industrial projtax rates. It’s not readily apparent from his recently released ect, the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River, calling “fiscal framework” document, but B.C. Conservative himself undecided. He also sounds skeptical about the leader John Cummins told me his plan to phase out B.C. Liberal plan to extend B.C.’s electricity grid and B.C.’s carbon tax does indeed include raising income use that to develop further independent power. Tom Fletcher tax rates that were lowered to make the carbon tax This sounds to me like political positioning rath“revenue neutral.” er than economic analysis. An anti-Site C indepenI reached Cummins in Prince George, where he dent candidate has significant support in Peace River was continuing his aggressive courtship of northern North, creating a three-way struggle for a key B.C. B.C. with an announcement that federal gas tax revConservative target. The B.C. Conservative platform also totals up the billions in enues would be redirected to a new fund for locally determined road improvements. Earlier he vowed to study the deplorable state of long-term electricity contracts with private power producers and sugnorthern ambulance service. gests the price for this clean energy has been set too high. This is Cummins has more good news for the north: that’s where a region- another echo of the NDP’s vague position. So if the B.C. Conservatives are gung-ho on oil and gas and think ally phased elimination of the carbon tax would begin. It’s also the area of thinnest population, meaning the impact on the B.C. treasury the carbon tax is a mistake, do they think there should be any effort would be less. This is, after all, a tax budgeted to bring in $1.2 billion to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions? Cummins sidestepped that question, preferring to talk about in the current year. The B.C. Conservatives continually remind people that the carbon conventional air pollution, whether it’s in the Fraser Valley or as a tax falls disproportionately on rural, remote and particularly north- byproduct of a northern industrial boom. As a long-time former Reform and Conservative MP, Cummins is ern folks who face long distances, long winters, and public transit options ranging from slim to none. This has ceased to be much of acutely aware that the urban media will leap with extra vigour on any an issue for the urban B.C. majority, who are focused on bridge tolls, perceived gaffe of the right wing. Should a Conservative let slip that he’s skeptical about global warming, or worse, express a rustic view ferry fares and the like. The B.C. Conservatives decry the population decline of rural on social issues, all Hell would break loose. The B.C. Conservatives have started with the most detailed, costed B.C., with international immigration almost exclusively going to big cities, while temporary foreign workers increasingly fill agricultural platform of any party. Don’t count them out. and industrial jobs in the Interior. The party’s still-evolving platform Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press echoes the NDP’s call for more skills training and increased compleand BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca tion rates for trade apprentices. Cummins is in favour of the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipe-
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The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary presented a cheque for $5000 to Lynn Pelly, executive director of Princeton and District Community Services on Wed., April 10. This donation adds to the funds presented by the Princeton Fish and Game Association the week prior. To date, $7000 of the funds needed for the industrial bathtub has been donated to Community Services—another $8000 to go. “Thank you very much,” says Lynn Pelly as she accepts the donation from Char Smith, president of the Hospital Auxiliary. The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary donates to a broad spectrum of local healthcare services and to services with the Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH). Recently they were able to donate $2200 to the Meals on Wheels program to cover the cuts to program funding. They purchased a Hypothermia Blanket for Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (approximate cost $1785) and they donated $5000
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Hospital Auxiliary donates to tub Back row - left to right: Princeton Hospital Auxiliary treasurer, Mitzie Hilmstedt and president Char Smith present the $5000 donation to Lynn Pelly, executive director of Princeton and District Community Services. They are joined by residents; Muriel Kofton, Mary Roberts and Cal Seaman. The industrial tub will not only benefit Vermilion Court residents, it can be used by clients of Community Services as well. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
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Most social media accounts are not supposed to be used by children under the age of 13. However, by changing the year in which they are born, children have easy access to these accounts. Miller explained how easy it is to get information like your personal home address from the information you have posted in your social media accounts. “Its easy to do on the internet,” he said, “ get your name from Facebook or Twitter, then on to 411 Canada to get your address and phone number.” While speaking with the students Miller was able to get them to realize the unsafe practices there were with social media devices as well as how distracting they could be. Students agreed that their cell phones were a distraction during class time, while doing homework and even while they were sleeping. “We need to change the way we talk to each other,” he said. He encouraged the students to “be leaders in their community.” He asked them to go home and speak with their parents, evaluate and learn to use the internet and their social media devices in a safe manner and to “find a balance” — like not having their cell phone in class. Many people believe that what they send out using social media devices just gets “absorbed into cyber-space” and that information is not collected or stored. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Information right down to your IP address, device information and your passwords are stored. If you want to learn more, visit the privacy policy of your social media applications.
Jesse Miller captures the attention of the students at VFE while teaching them about social media and internet safety. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Land transfer supports regional airport expansion PRINCETON - A transfer of Crown land to the Town of Princeton provides for the future expansion of the regional airport and supports the ongoing prosperity of the region, announced Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett on April 9. This Crown grant transfers approximately 21 hectares surrounding the Princeton Regional Airport. The land is an integral part of aircraft approach and take-off as its addition would allow for the expansion of the runway and facilities to increase airport capacity. “We are grateful to the B.C. government for this Crown land grant to the Town of Princeton. Our town is one of the main gateways into the B.C. Southern Interior. This land transfer enables the expansion of our airport, which will enhance access to our community - making it more inviting to visitors and helping us boost our economy in the tourism and business sectors.” ~ Mayor of Princeton Frank Armitage. The Crown land being transferred is a portion of the property considered to be included when the federal government ceded ownership of the airport to the Town of Princeton in 1996. This Crown land grant corrects the oversight. The Princeton Regional Airport has been in operation for over 70 years and provides an important transportation link to the area. “A goal of the B.C. government is to support actions that make our communities favourable to growth and development. Transferring this land will not only correct a past oversight, but provide for the future expansion of the airport which plays a central role in the vitality of the town and surrounding regions.” ~ Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett -
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Town of Princeton prepares to clean up brownfield next to municipal offices Princeton, BC – The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Karen Leibovici, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Edmonton, Alberta, announced a Green Municipal FundTM (GMF) grant for the Town of Princeton. The town put the $59,840 in funding toward a soil vapour assessment and detailed site investigation of a property next to the town hall. “Our Government is assisting municipalities across the country in achieving their goal of a cleaner and healthier environment for Canadians through the Green
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) SUMMER STUDENT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) requires Summer Students. The worker will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining playgrounds, playing fields and school district sites. A valid driver’s license is required. Students must have been enrolled full-time in High School/College in 2012/2013 and must be returning fulltime to College/University for the 2013/2014 sessions.
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Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 319773, and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until April 30, 2013. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. For further information, please call Jim Garfield at (250) 315-1113.
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A very “big toy” they all happen to love is being put together at the entrance of the Princeton Airport by a group of men who are keen on aviation history. Roy Harker, Hank Rabe, (photo right) Gary Harker and Glen Sellers have been working diligently to piece a 420 T-33 Jet together in order to place it upon a pedestal, where it will remain as a dedication to the Princeton Air Cadets— Squadron 217. What began as coffee shop talk years ago has finally become reality. Roy Harker acquired the T-33 from his friend, Captain Dave Eccott, of Flightcraft, Kelowna. “The Canadian government sent the T-33’s (training jets) to Bolivia in the 60s, said Harker, when they were done, they were sent back to B.C., for rebuilding.” Harker said that he estimates about $7000 in equipment donations has helped the group with the project so far. (Man hours not included) Assistance from, Mac Lind, Rollo Ceccon, Gary LeDuke, Burke Bullington, John Bey, Dana Stevens, Jamie Hassell and Envirogreen has been instrumental and appreciated. Ed Muckle of Image Emporium is currently working on all the decals for the jet. Watch for updates on the groups progress in future editions of The Similkameen Spotlight.
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The blaze spread rapidly due to the very large amount of debris and vehicles located on the property. Photos show the fire during and the aftermath. Photos contributed by Cliff Glover, Herman Zorn and Stan Quinton
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Fighting the blaze was extra difficult due to the fact the property contained outbuildings, numerous vehicles, old lumber and large amounts of debris. Fuel tanks, propane tanks and tires were exploding left, right and centre adding to the blaze that had spread to the trees as well. FortisBC was called out to disconnect the power, Princeton RCMP and BC Ambulance attended and remained on scene as back-up for the firefighters. Six thousand gallons of water from the engine and tanker plus untold thousands more pumped out of Chain Lake was used to fight the fire, finally contained by 3 a.m. Saturday morning. The volunteer firefighters returned two times on Saturday to deal with “hot spots” due to the amount of debris on the property. It was learned that the owner of the home had a dog that had perished in the fire, however thankfully the volunteers had been able to save all the residences surrounding the property. “We are so proud of our fire department and so glad there was no wind,” said Glover. “Kudos to our fire department, they were excellent,” he said.
Keremeos jazz band joins Princeton band
The Similkameen Elementary Senior Secondary Jazz band, (bottom) led by Miss. Hait joined in with the Princeton Intermediate and Junior bands led by Ms. Coates at Vermilion Forks Elementary this past Friday. The students and teachers enjoyed the musical interlude.
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Thumbs up to the Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department for containing the fire that could have destroyed the Chain Lake area.
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Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs up to all the residents for supporting the upcoming Family Fair. The Grads of 2013 Thank you!
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
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Enjoy a Classic Diner Dessert at Home Perhaps no dessert dish is as beloved as the banana split. And as any good banana split afficionado knows, diners often make a great banana split with fudge sauce. For those who want to bring their favorite dessert out of the diner and into their own kitchens, it’s not as hard as it sounds, and you won’t have to worry about ice cream melting in the car. Dessert lovers who enjoy making their own banana splits should consider the following recipe for “Banana Splits With Hot Fudge Sauce” from Jennifer Joyce’s “Diner” (Ryland, Peters & Small), a comforting collection of recipes from the roadside diner. Banana Splits With Hot Fudge Sauce Serves 4 4 small bananas 4 scoops each of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream
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Whipped cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon superfine sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract To make the hot fudge sauce, put the chocolate, cream and butter in a medium saucepan. When melted, add light corn syrup, tvanilla extract and sugar, stirring constantly over medium heat. When nearly boiling, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.
Let cool for 5 minutes before using. To make the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla, and set aside. Peel the bananas and cut in half lengthwise. Take the dessert dishes and along the sides of each one, put 2 banana halves. Put one scoop of each flavor of ice cream between the bananas. Top with one spoonful of the whipped cream, a sprinkling of pecans and a cherry on top. Serve with a small pitcher of the hot fudge sauce to pour over. PC114623
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Coming Events FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC Free Income Tax ďŹ ling for seniors and low income families. Will be held every Saturday Starting March 23rd — April 27th at the Royal Canadian Legion from 10 am to 1 pm. Will be closed April 20 PRINCETON ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB Open House Tuesday April 23 1 pm - 6 pm @ Riverside Centre Displays, Information & Children’s Activities The 2013 Minor Fastball (ages 5-18) season is just around the corner. Registration table will be set up on the following dates: Wednesday April 10th @ the Arena, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Friday April 19th @ the Post OfďŹ ce, 3 - 5 pm Registration deadline is April 30th. We look forward to having a great season this year, if you have any questions please contact: Katie-Jo Sutton 250-295-0297 or Jenny Gibson 250-295-7857
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WHARTON, Robert (Keith) August 3, 1969 - March 30, 2013 It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Keith Wharton announce his tragic passing on March 30, 2013 at the age of 43. Keith will be greatly missed by his four children; Cody, Cate, Savannah & Rebecca, his mother Carol, siblings; Steve (Theresa), Deb (Rick) & Cheri, as well as by his numerous nieces & nephews. Keith ran Wharton Welding with his dad for a few years, before his passing. A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at the Princeton Legion on August 3, 2013 from 1 - 4 p.m. “I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. The friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, and yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.�
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RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
230 AMP BUZ Box welder on wheels $125. Two helmets $15, three goggles $10, triple tube rod holder $15, welding rods (400+) $35 or all for $150. 250-295-7025
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1 BEDROOM duplex, F/S. N/Pets. $425/month + Util. DD & Ref’s req. 250-295-3248
HOMES FOR RENT • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, esthetician type. $400/month includes everything. • 2 BEDROOM upper suite, F/S/W/D/DW, large covered deck, big yard. $950/month includes util. Avail. April 15. • 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. • 2 BEDROOM F/S/W/D, carport, suitable for day shift workers, located in town. Above retail store. $750/month + Util. Avail. Now. DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025
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DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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Vehicle Wanted 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 Black Clear Title 42,420 KM $16,700 milcorinne69@gmail.com (905) 664-2300
Motorcycles 2006 SUZUKI 800 cc. Excellent condition 25,000 klm. $3000. Helmet and gear available as well. 250-2957187
Scrap Car Removal “WANTED� Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal. U Call I Haul. Scrap Metal & Vehicles can be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some. 250-295-5102
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
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All above are fully furnished includes utilities, cable, & housekeeping
PRINCETON CASTLE RESORT 250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881
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Business & Service Directory AIR CONDITIONING
Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service
AUTOMOTIVE
* now open 6 days a week!
reichertsales@mac.com
Huffy’s Auto Repair
Marg & Ed Reichert
4 LICENSED MEChaNICS
2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience
all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses
Ph: 250-295-6458
BEDDING & PELLET
le y t S d Ol
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Copperhill Lanes
Owner
D a n Wo y c h e s h e n
Sales & Delivery
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
250-295-6500 250-295-6552
CONTRACTOR
ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com
Marg & Ed Reichert
Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
EQUIPMENT RENTALS RENTAL STORE
Certified Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing
Phone: 250-295-0095
Cell: 250-293-6021
FARM MACHINERY DEALER
FARM & GARDEN CENTRE 5
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FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES
Mahindra Tractors
Farm & Industrial Equipment
DARYL CLARKE
$15.00 PER WEEK PH
Emily Sheppard
404 Lapworth St. Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
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Family Fun Bowling & Lounge
YOUR AD HERE
5-29
CAN-AM SKIDOO
BOWLING
Brian Coyne
Bedding & Pellet
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
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
FEED FENCING
George Edge
FARM SUPPLIES
www.westcoasteq.com
SHAVINGS/HAY STOVE PELLETS
Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com
283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com
PET SUPPLIES
YOUR AD HERE
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
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FOR ALL YOUR PET NEEDS DOG & CAT FOOD PETS PET SUPPLIES EXOTIC FISH FISH FOOD AQUARIUMS & TERRARIUMS BIRDS & CAGES
$15.00 PER WEEK
Summit Kennel Blend Nu Way Sport Mix NOW Nutro and More!
283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com
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
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POST SALES
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Brian Coyne Owner
Sales & Delivery
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
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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N & L SERVICES
Don & Anna’s Greenhouses
OPEN:
Mother’s car is ill for Heaven’s sake!
GET REAL... CALL NEAL!
Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
2 Licenced Mechanics
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
250-295-0005
AUTO PARTS
4 km West of Keremeos (Near Red Bridge)
MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1
Phone:(250)499-5785
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
Email: don_annas@nethop.net
BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
BOTTLE DEPOT
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
CONTRACTOR
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
Nick Itterman Contracting
GENERAL CONTRACTING
•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741
$15.00 PER WEEK Don & Anna’s Greenhouses
OPEN:
HAIRSTYLIST
Madysen Salway
Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Licensed Hair Stylist
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
224 Bridge Street Princeton BC 250-295-2552
4 km West of Keremeos (Near Red Bridge)
#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1
Phone:(250)499-5785 Email: don_annas@nethop.net
250-295-6449
ROOFING SERVICES 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
•10% Seniors Discount
RAY MICHAUD
email: roofer.101@hotmail.com
Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
•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
PET GROOMING
131 Pinewood 28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road 250-295-7314 or 250-438-0274 (cell) •Pick-up and Delivery available
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
-LANDSCAPING -FOUNDATIONS -WATER LINES FENCING SPECIALISTS *FULLY INSURED* ALL Facets of PRESSURE WASHING with HOT WATER •Commercial •Residential •Industrial
Laska’s Floor Service
•Supply
Karrie Crucil Owner
YOUR AD HERE
OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services
FLOORING SERVICE
Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming
madysensalway@gmail.com Walk In’s Welcome
RENTALS/LANDSCAPING
at the Image Emporiam!
Tuesday - Saturday ~ Kitchen & Bath ~ Custom Cabinets Designer available Tues & Thurs 10-2 ~ Planning & Design A Division of Surecraft Construction Ltd. ~ Counter Tops “Your local building professionals!”
250-295-3835
YOUR AD HERE
GARDEN CENTRE
new downtown Showroom loCation
Now Accepting MILK Containers!
$15.00 PER WEEK SEPTIC SERVICES #
F1rst Choice
SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
RESTAURANT
Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee
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
YOUR AD HERE
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
$15.00 PER WEEK
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A bit of Jazz
Seventeen young musicians from Similkameen Elementary Secondary School directed by Alyssa Haite will offer their latest repertoire on Friday, April 19 at the Cawston Community Hall. John Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat of Princeton will be performing as well. Doors open at 7. Tickets $10
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23RD ANNUAL
AUtOMOtiVE SWAP MEEt 8am-4pm SAtURDAy, APRiL 20
SOEC PARkiNg LOt & PENtiCtON CURLiNg RiNk Vintage, custom, muscle cars, motorcycles, antiques and collectibles. Admission $2.00, Children under 12 free. Over 100 Vendors!
Contact Ron 250 - 462 - 2111 Organized by the South Okanagan & Okanagan Vintage Car Clubs “Roofing Systems Specialists” Since 1976 SHEET METAL TAR & GRAVEL METAL ROOFING METAL CLADDING METAL TILE ONE and TWO PLY SYSTEMS
ROOFING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
250-492-7985 466 Dawson Ave., Penticton
Looking for photos? Check out our Facebook albums! www.facebook.com/pages/Similkameen-Spotlight
The joy beauty through the arts can bring As I write this I’m listening to my favorite music. When I here in Princeton. If we covered with a large grey sheet all the glance around the room, I see textiles that we’ve collected over lovely human made structures, arts of all disciplines and all the the years such as an Indonesian ulos that was a gift from my decorative aspects found around town, what would we have daughter-in-law’s relatives, a spectacular piece of Indian weav- left? I live downtown so I would start with the gazebo in town ing brought back for me by my brother on his travels and a square, the lampposts, murals, very old houses large and small. very old throw made by a long forgotten Ukrainian woman. I would have to cover the flower arrangements and gardens. We have tried to make our surroundings beautiful with smaller Then, it would be the books in the library (literary arts), the objects that remind us of our past adventures as entire Sunflower Gallery - you get the picture! well as important people in our lives. I realize that nobody wants to live without electricity and everything that goes with ease of living, Even though we live in a tiny space, it is still but I do believe that we can still preserve and keep made wonderful with paintings, glasswork, pottery and prints that all have stories and memories visible the loveliness and peace that the arts can attached. bring. I’ve spoken to visitors who have never been I can’t even begin to imagine my life without to Princeton before and they have exclaimed over art and craft of every kind. Having just returned the cleanliness and beauty of Vermilion Avenue. from the city and a visit with my four year old They are charmed by the old Brown Bridge granddaughter, I spent time watching her draw in and the Town Square and the rest from their travMERRILYN HUYCKE els that it offers. I know exactly what they’re talkher family journal. It is a miracle to see how coming about. That’s the kind of joy beauty through pletely natural art making is to such a young soul. the arts brings to me! She uses the activity to express and illustrate her feelings, joys and even her difficult times. We seem PS - Gary Smart, the young fellow I wrote to be born with a primal sense of how important about in my last column, is donating all his earnings from his the arts are to all parts of our lives. This leads me to ask what our world would be like without book. All proceeds from the sale of the book are donated to art. I figure we’ve become inured to the jumble of signs, logos, Vancouver Canucks Autism Network, www.canucksautism.ca. Books are available at The Hitching Post in Tulameen, telephone wires and poles and all the unnatural shapes that tend to overwhelm most places where folks live and work. So, Books N’ Things in Penticton and Ounce of Prevention in let’s just have a look around for a few minutes at our own space Princeton.
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Princeton realty
224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411
www.princetonbc.com
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2251 Old Hedley Road
MLS 141133 Very clean and well maintained family home on 3rd Bench. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with carport and large, detached shop. SOLD
MLS 136792 Four season home located at Missezula Lake. Perfect place for recreation, getaway or come stay permanently. SOLD
MLS 141285 Newly built family home in upscale Westridge Court subdivision. Large 5 bed, 3 bath home boasts huge custom kitchen. SOLD
MLS 141839 Fabulous newer 2 bedroom home just 20 minutes from Princeton. on .44 acre lot. Features skylights and laminate flooring. $299,900.00
267 Clark Street
23 - 263 Hwy 3
172 2nd Street
905 Allenby Road
MLS 111093 Stylish 2600 sq. ft. loft home sits on large view lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Features in ground sprinklers and hardwood flooring. $339,900.00
MLS 136016 Princeton’s finest park offers affordable living! This home is well kept offering a few extras. Master opened from 2 bedrooms to one. $55,000.00
MLS 136796 Low maintenance home built right in the Tulameen Townsite. Built in ‘94, comes furnished and is ready for you to enjoy. $339,000.00
MLS 137181 20 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amazing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00
260 Bonlin Road
335 Waterfront Ave.
117 Tapton Avenue
310 Hwy 5A
MLS 137179 The ultimate dream home with absolutely nothing missed, keeping easy living in mind! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. $895,000.00
MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $268,000.00
MLS 138308 28 x 100’ lot right across from the Valley First Credit Union. Currently zoned C-@business. Excellent exposure. $69,500.00
MLS 138625 Cabin on the lake has it all. Large rooms throughout, L-shaped living to dining out to deck that soak up the lake views. $400,000.00
1120 Old Hedley Rd.
2620 Nicola Ave.
512 Pr-S’lnd Road
118 Ridgewood Drive
MLS 138790 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom turn key home situated on 1.27 acres. Low maintenance property with excellent views. $229,900.00
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.” $325,000.00
MLS 140469 Rare offering: 10 acre horse property only 5 minutes from town. Property features 2 drilled wells, wired shop and barn. $539,900.00
MLS 139670 Affordable Living can be yours! Plenty of room for the family starting out. Fabulous location with 10’ x20’ deck off living room. $154,900.00
52 Fenchurch Ave.
7-590 E Similkameen
111 Copperhead Road
505 E Similkameen Rd.
MLS 139793 Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in downtown Princeton. Features new energy efficient gas furnace. $183,000.00
MLS 140965 Come build on this awesome view lot overlooking the Similkameen River. Just minutes from town with all kinds of recreation. $230,000.00
MLS 141156 Centrally located with breathtaking views! Come live in Princeton’s newest subdivision. Only minutes walk from downtown. $79,900.00
MLS 140404 Looking for some privacy? This unique home is minutes from town and offers all you could ask for. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $899,000.00
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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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. gmc.gm.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada.**/‡/††/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2013 Sierra Kodiak Crew 4WD (R7B), 2013 Acadia FWD (R7A), equipped as described. Freight included ($1,550/$1,600/$1,550). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Buick GMC dealer for details. **Offer available to retail customers in Canada only between April 18th, 2013 and April 22nd, 2013. Applies to new 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles delivered between April 18, 2013 and April 22, 2013, excluding Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. $750/$3000/$1750 non-stackable cash credits is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2013 Terrain FWD/2013 Sierra Kodiak Crew 4WD/2013 Acadia FWD. Non-stackable cash credits are available only when consumers opt for the cash purchase of a new or demonstrator model. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. $7,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Sierra EXT 4WD, for retail customers only. See your GM dealer for details. ≠Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Offer of one $500 value (including applicable taxes) Petro-Canada™ gas card available to retail customers with the purchase, lease or finance of an eligible new 2013 Buick GMC car, crossover or utility vehicle delivered between March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 and payment of an additional $0.01. Offer excludes GMC pickup trucks. See your participating GM dealer for details. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. GMCL is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards. Gas card is issued by Suncor Energy Products Partnership and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Suncor Energy Products Partnership Gift Card Agreement. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved locations) and not redeemable for cash. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this Offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business. ™Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. used under licence. ‡Chrome Accessories Package offer available on light duty 2013 GMC Sierra extended cab and crew cab truck equipped with the PDJ chrome accessories package (“PDJ Package”). Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between March 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013. The offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitation apply. See dealer for details. † Kodiak package includes PDZ credit valued at $1,200. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between April 18, 2013 and April 22, 2013.
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SpotlightCOMMUNITY PSS students bring home Regional Science Fair awards Caribou-Mainline Regional Science Fair. Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
Photo left: The winner of the Interior Science Innovation Council Environmental Award, and $100 was presented to Eric Holland for his Combustible Dust Factor. Photo right-l-r: Merit Award, Corey Thompson “Burning Ring of Fire” Bronze Medal, Isabella Brodie “Science Friction” Eric Holland “ The Combustible Dust Factor” Gold Medal, Taylor Sanderson “A House Warming Gift” Gold Medal and Hailey Darby “Thanks for the Memories” Merit Award Wendy Bentley/Spotlight
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