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BC Liberal, Tegart wins Fraser-Nicola
Preliminary voting results show Tegart with the win at 5,539 votes to incumbent Harry Lali with 4,785 for Fraser-Nicola. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Just after 9:40 p.m., on Tuesday, May 14, Global News called a Liberal government for the province’s 40th general election. In the Fraser-Nicola riding, BC Liberal Jackie Tegart was declared the new MLA. “I knew going in it was going to be tough running against an incumbent who had served for so long,” said Tegart, “but we worked really hard and I have an incredibly awesome team who made it all possible.” Tegart says she is “excited and is very much looking forward to working with the communities” within her riding. She believes in the strength of rural BC communities, “we are resilient,” she said. While speaking on topics of healthcare, education, resources and industry support, Tegart mentions that “sometimes a one size fits all solution doesn’t work,” adding that, “we as rural BC must make those making the rules understand—we need to make sure our voices are heard.” What Jackie Tegart stands for: - source www. jackietegart.ca “Viable Representation: A strong, credible voice in Victoria that understands our regional issues, Strong Communities: Innovative, sustainable job creation and business opportunities,
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Jairo, performer and announcer for the Family Fun Circus thrills the audience with his closing act of “breathing fire” at the May 14 show in Princeton. The Family Fun Circus is owned, operated and performed by the Davenport family in both Canada and the USA.
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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 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: Every Friday @ 7 p.m. Bring your instrument - music for every age. Come and join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley at“The Backdoor”. Great music - great cpmpany. 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
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 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.
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.
SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438
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
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!
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
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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Kevin Huey, former resident and employee of the Town has returned home to Princeton. He has taken on the Public Works Manager position for The Town of Princeton.
Public Works Manager position filled Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
There’s a new face within the walls of The Town of Princeton offices—well, sort of new. Kevin Huey is the new town Public Works Manager. Residents that have lived in Princeton for quite some time will recognize Huey as he is actually a former Princeton resident who decided to “come home.” He is in fact a ‘Princetonite,’ born and raised here. From 1978 to 1990 Huey was employed by the Town of Princeton as a labourer, moving up in ranks to the foreman position before moving on. Huey took over the Superintendent position of the Kaleden and Keremeos Irrigation Districts. Coming home after 23 years is just that— ‘coming home.’ “Things have changed, but much feels the same,” said Huey, “I am happy to be
back,” he adds. Bruce Hamilton, Interim Manager of Public Works in Princeton, sent out the announcement introducing Huey as the new manager on Thursday, May 16. Hamilton also extended his thanks for all the assistance he was provided during the time he was in Princeton. Huey began fulfilling his duties as Public Works Manager immediately. When he is on his own time, Huey will enjoy as he says, “the perfect country.” As one who grew up in Princeton loving the beautiful outdoors, he will continue to enjoy activities like ‘biking and hiking along with a little bit of fishing.’ Whether its at work or play, Huey said, “there’s plenty here to keep me busy.” Kevin Huey, manager of Public Works can be reached at the Town of Princeton by calling 250-295-3135.
TEGART WINS FRASER-NICOLA - from page 1 Balanced Budget: Experienced, prudent and transparent management of public funds, Focused on Families: Support for all family members by strengthening programs and services and creating new opportunities to meet needs, Accountable Leadership: Accessible and visionary planning and management of resources and community needs beyond the four year election cycle.” Tegart feels she has an “understanding of community.” She was born in Princeton, B.C., her parents met at Allenby and both her father and grandfather worked at the mine. She has lived in Ashcroft, B.C., for 50 years. Tegart was married for 34 years (widowed) has four children and is excitedly waiting for the arrival of her ninth grandchild—any day now. Her work experience incudes; BC Healthy Communities Interior Region Facilitator, Self Employment Coordinator for Community Futures and partner in Painted Ladies Gallery and Gifts. Tegart has gained experience through her community and leadership roles; she has served 17 years as a School Board Member, 15 years as School Board Chair, served as president of the BC School Trustees Association and is currently serving her third term on the Ashcroft Village Council. To learn more about Jackie Tegart visit her website www.jackietegart.ca She also has a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/ Jackie-Tegart According to the Elections BC website, the preliminary voting results are; Fraser-Nicola initial count: Michael
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BC Liberal, Jackie Tegart has been declared the new MLA for Fraser-Nicola.
Beauclair - Conservative: 832, John Kidder -Green Part): 1,174, Harry Lali - NDP: 4,785 and Jackie Tegart -Liberal: 5,539. Seats in the legislature; BC Liberal Party 50, BC NDP 33, Green Party of BC 1 and Vicki Huntington, Independent 1. The final count for the 2013 Election will begin May 27 ending May 29 after which final results will be available.
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Important Notice From Alex Atamanenko
your Federal Member of Parliament Do you need help with a passport? Do you have a problem with a federal government service or issue?
Meet with M.P. Constituency Staff
Thursday, May 23rd
And the LAST Thursday of every month
Princeton: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Keremeos: Call 250-498-5353 for appointment Contributed
L-R: June Hope, Trisha Akerly, Agnes Newman, Jamie Holloway and Victoria Olsen are members of the Princeton and District Hospice Palliative Care Program team.
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Hospice care available in Princeton Active, compassionate care primarily directed towards improving the quality of life for the dying. June Hope Princeton Hospice Care
Princeton Hospice Care has recently trained 4 new hospice volunteers. This past week Linda Brooks from Moog and Friends House in Penticton was in Princeton to train new people and update the skills of some of the existing volunteers. Participants were Jamie Holloway, Social Worker; June Hope, Princeton Hospice Volunteer Coordinator; Agnes Newman, Trisha Akerly, Victoria Olsen, Bernadette Kelleher. Existing volunteers are Betty Reheis, Lola Dieno. Palliative Care is a program of active, compassionate care primarily directed towards improving the quality of life for the dying. It is delivered by an interdisciplinary team that provides sensitive and skilled care to meet the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the client and family.
When Should Someone Begin the Hospice Palliative Program? Because it can take some time for Hospice Palliative Care professionals to tailor palliative care and symptom management to each person, it is best to begin some level of professional care before a crisis exists. Families often feel it is “too soon” to begin palliative care and wait until death is very near. Bringing hospice professionals in at the last minute limits their effectiveness. A better approach is to arrange introductory home meetings or Hospice House visits well in advance of need and obtain counseling from a hospice professional that can provide helpful suggestions on care arrangements. Put the support network in place before you need it. The decision to begin palliative care may intensify feelings of grief and bereavement, both in the person who is terminally ill and in others. Hospice Palliative Care professionals are available to help manage these feelings and help you through this end of life process.
Hospice Home Program Did you know that palliative care is available to you at home? Advanced illness disrupts a family’s equilibrium – for this reason, providing coordinated care within the comfort and security of your home is an essential component of the Palliative Care Program. Our program of services is available, to you and your family, either in your home, or when admission to the Hospice room becomes necessary.
Based upon your needs, home care nursing; home support; emotional and nutritional counseling is available to you. You and your family are the center of our Palliative Care team. An interdisciplinary, collaborative group of health care providers will work with you and your physician. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the services you need to meet your specific palliative care needs.
Hospice Palliative Care Team The Princeton & District Hospice Palliative Care Program is a “program” of care rather than a “place” of care. The “care” offered is geared towards your comfort when cure or active treatment of the disease is not an option. Our goal is that both you and your family members are supported through this time of illness, death and bereavement according to your needs and wishes. Assistance may be provided by a variety of team members and may occur at home, or in the Hospice room at the hospital. We offer skilled and compassionate medical care, together with social, emotional and spiritual support from professional and volunteer caregivers. We focus on your care and comfort, rather than a cure. This means that we work to control symptoms that may interfere with your daily living rather than trying to cure your disease. In all of this, we will maintain respect for your right to be a person, rather than just “a client” or “a family”. You, your family and your other caregivers have access to a number of services. These services are there to support you and help you deal with a variety of concerns that may arise. The Hospice Palliative Care Team refers to everyone who has a part to play in your care at this time. It includes you, your immediate family members and involved friends, as well as your Palliative Care Team which consists of family physician, social worker, home care nurse, community health care worker, Hospice volunteers, pharmacist, dietitian/nutritionist and clergy/ religious community if desired. How well we all work together is crucial to the quality of your care. For more information on the web you can look at Penticton’s services. www.pentictonhospice.com/programs-and-services.html We are starting much smaller than this model but we hope to grow into a full program. Thank you to Linda Brooks for the informative teachings of Hospice work and Princeton and District Skills Center for the use of one of their meeting rooms.
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9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization Bylaw BYLAW 2623, 2013 Notice of Alternative Approval Process NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter, that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen seek the approval of the electors within the boundaries of the Regional District for the adoption of the 9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization Bylaw 2623, 2013. In general terms, the bylaw is to authorize borrowing upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding one million six hundred and forty thousand ($1,640,000) for the purpose of completing upgrades to the 9-1-1 Emergency Services system for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The alternative approval process applies to qualified electors within the entire Regional District which comprises the City of Penticton, the District of Summerland, the Village of Keremeos, the Town of Princeton, the Town of Oliver, the Town of Osoyoos and Electoral Areas “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, and “H”. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District may proceed with the approval of the 9-1-1 Emergency Service Loan Authorization Bylaw 2623, 2013 to borrow the specified funds, unless at least ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the Regional District indicate their opposition by signing the Elector Response Form. The Regional District has estimated the total number of qualified electors in the service area to be 68,635 and that 10% of that number, or 6,864 qualified electors, must submit signed Elector Response Forms to prevent the Regional District from adopting the bylaw without the full assent of the electors by referendum. An elector response form must be in the form established by the Regional District. Elector Response Forms are available from the Regional District office, including by mail, fax, or e-mail, on request or on the Regional District website at www.rdos.bc.ca. As well, copies may be obtained at the office of the participating municipalities, upon request. The deadline for delivering the original signed Elector Response Form to the Regional District is 4:30 pm on Tuesday July 2, 2013. The only persons entitled to sign an Elector Response Form are those who meet the following criteria: Resident electors must: (a) be 18 years of age or older; (b) be a Canadian citizen; (c) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (d) be a resident of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for at least 30 days; and (e) not be disqualified by an Provincial enactment, or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election. Non-Resident property electors must: (a) not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (b) be 18 years of age or older; (c) be a Canadian citizen; (d) be a resident of British Columbia, for at least 6 months; (e) be a registered owner of real property in Regional District for at least 30 days; (f) not be disqualified by any Provincial enactment or otherwise disqualified by law, from voting in an election; and (g) only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in the Regional District.
The bylaw is available for public inspection at the Regional District Office 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9, during regular office hours, or alternatively, on our website at www.rdos.bc.ca. For more information on the alternative approval process please contact: Christy Malden, Deputy Corporate Officer 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 2A5 250-490-4146 1-877-610-3737 [toll free] cmalden@rdos.bc.ca
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Clark leads Liberals to historic comeback Black Press Guest Editorial
Politics in British Columbia has a reputation for strange occurrences. That reputation was well earned Tuesday night. Following months of polls showing the B.C. Liberal government on its way to a crushing defeat, British Columbia voters showed they had something else in mind. When the pollsters were finished and the votes were actually counted, the B.C. Liberals were elected to a solid majority, claiming 50 of the province’s 85 ridings. But the election night victory did not come without a political price to the Liberals. Premier Christy Clark lost her own seat in VancouverPoint Grey to David Eby of the NDP. Clark is likely to run in a byelection is a safe Liberal riding. While there had been much talk of disgruntled Liberals dumping Clark following election defeat, the premier has become an overnight sensation in the eyes of the party faithful. And rightfully so, Clark has guided the Liberals from the jaws of almost certain defeat to a comfortable majority for the next four years. Clark has proven to be a skillful campaigner since edging Kevin Falcon for the party leadership two years ago. She managed to move the party to the left on a host of issues that stole the middle ground from the NDP, and orchestrated a string of relentless attacks on Adrian Dix and New Democrats that erased a double-digit lead in the polls and cemented one of the biggest comebacks in Canadian political history. In the end, Clark was successful in stoking a fear of change among an electorate desperate for signs of an economic recovery. It was a stroke of political genius. British Columbians must now hope she proves just as effective at governing.
Clark’s win confounds the ‘experts’ VICTORIA – The pollsters, pundits and the selfincludes energy development. More people should styled rebels of the B.C. Liberal Party were struggling also appreciate that environmental assessment is not for answers as their conventional wisdom went out a political game. the window on election night. Andrew Weaver made history as B.C.’s first Green In came the B.C. Liberals and Christy Clark for a Party MLA. He came out swinging against Clark’s fourth term, with a 50-seat majority that is stronger economic holy grail, development of liquefied natural than the one they took into the 2013 election. gas exports from the North Coast. “Welcome to the club,” Alberta Premier Alison Weaver calls LNG a “pipe dream” that will never Redford wrote on Twitter on election night, referring materialize. It will be interesting to watch him as he is to Redford’s own win in the face of a wall of polls and proved wrong on that, and then as he grapples with Tom Fletcher pontificators saying she was done. gas as a transition fuel that can be used to develop Here’s the next thing to ignore from the media clean energy infrastructure. experts who rub shoulders with those pollsters and B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins ran a political strategists. It’s all about the negative ads, they distant third in his Langley constituency, and his goal will say, and NDP leader Adrian Dix’s big mistake of a breakthrough didn’t materialize anywhere. His was to run a “positive” campaign. idea of scrapping the carbon tax on fossil fuels didn’t impress many Rubbish. Was their long fight against the harmonized sales tax a people, despite his focus on rural and northern B.C. positive campaign? Is piling on sham environmental reviews for the Clark should heed the NDP on at least one thing. Dix promised express purpose of killing industrial projects a positive idea? to move B.C. election dates to the fall, starting in 2017. The idea of “Clearly our message didn’t get out the way we wanted it to giving his anticipated government an extra six months to govern the get out,” Dix said after watching one of the biggest comebacks in province was uncontroversial when Dix proposed it in his party’s Canadian political history. election platform, so Clark will probably proceed with it. That’s rubbish too. He got his message out just fine, serving Another NDP idea Clark should adopt is getting the corporate it up in bite-sized pieces in a classic front-runner’s campaign that and union money out of election campaigns. She likely won’t, cynically put off the most difficult choices. He was going to expand because her party’s financial advantage is too great, but the time has government, and restrict industrial development to appease urban come for this important reform. voters. The B.C. Liberals’ much-discussed “balanced” budget will now Dix’s most dramatic policy shift contributed to his undoing. be put to the test over the next few months. The legislature must be Mid-campaign, in a decision that surprised even his platform co- convened by September to debate that budget. chairs, Dix turned against the proposal to twin the TransMountain This should be the last vote based on an untested budget, and the oil pipeline that winds across B.C. from Alberta to Burnaby. Well, first of many scheduled fall legislature sessions. not the pipeline itself, but the prospect of more oil tankers in and out of Vancouver harbour. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press At least now, more people will understand that Vancouver has and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca been an oil port for nearly a century, and that Canada’s future
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SpotlightNEWS Granite Creek 1901 Back in January of this year, Coalmont residents Diane and Bob Sterne put out a call for help to save this historical site from becoming a future site of mining activity.
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Granite Creek now on Community Heritage Register Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com
Residents of the Princeton and Coalmont areas took a first step towards protecting the heritage aspects of the site of Granite City with an adoption by the regional district Community Services Committee. On May 16, the committee agreed to place Granite Creek on the Community Heritage Register. In addition, the RDOS will notify the province of its action. “This has been a long standing issue for the residents of Granite Creek,” said Rural Projects Coordinator Lindsay Bourque, who spoke to the board about the motion. The motion will allow the citizen’s group to apply for funds to provide signage that outlines the site’s history, and remind visitors to respect the area. Electoral Area “H” Director Brad Hope told the board that Granite City was an “interesting
place,” noting that active mining claims still exist in the area. “The cemetery needs some maintenance and repairs, and residents would like to put some money into that,” he added. Granite Creek was once the location of a town of two thousand people, participants in the 1885 placer gold rush to the creek. It was discovered by local cowboy Johnny Chance, who discovered a nugget in Granite Creek. The regional district is presently developing a heritage strategic plan. Following that, a Regional Heritage Register will be developed, at which time local existing community registers would be amalgamated. Community Heritage registers do not, however, put limits on the changes a heritage property owner may make to his or her historic place. It does not constitute designation or any other type of formal protection of an historic place, or create financial liability for the local government.
Hayes Creek Fire Hall gets upgrade
Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department/First Responders assist in second Air Medivac in one week. On May 18, at approximately 2 p.m. a male, 65 years of age presented with severe mid sternal chest pains. He was flown from Tee Pee Lakes Store/Hess property to Kelowna General Hospital. Contributed
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Chief Rob Miller accepts cheque presented Brad Hope on behalf of RDOS for addition of second floor on Hayes Creek Firehall in the amount of $15,000. Osprey Ratepayers Association also presented a check for $10,000 from president Alan Holmgren to Chief Rob Miller for the same fire hall upgrade and with the $12,000 raised by Hayes Creek Fire the kitty is now at $37,000 and work will begin in about two weeks. A huge thank you to all involved.
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Thank you as well to the many volunteers who helped to make this years rodeo a great success.
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(L) Sandi Lawlor -Distinguished Toastmaster, has every right to be extremely proud of the Ambassador Candidates. The candidates each gave relevant, meaningful and quite impressive speeches during the Speech Night and Chocolate Extravaganza held at the Legion Hall on Thursday, May 16. Candidates; Jeannine, Layne, Zach, Destiny, Morgan and Carmen are now preparing for their next event— Talent Night and Apron Auction at the Riverside Centre on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m.
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Second-year UBC medical students increase healthcare access
Hope Air receives donation of $9,293 to provide 40 flights to get low-income families to healthcare VANCOUVER, BC – “Getting to the medical care you need shouldn’t require days off work, high travel costs, or large amounts of stress,” says second-year medical student Sherry Hu. Sherry is also the president of the Class of 2015 of University of British Columbia medical school. Her class raised $9,292.92 in support of rural medicine and, for the first time ever, decided to donate the entire proceeds to a single charity – and that charity is Hope Air! Hope Air is a nation-wide charity that arranges free flights to get low-income Canadians to specialized healthcare that does not exist in their local community. Hope Air serves people of all ages, with all illnesses, from all across Canada. Last year, Hope Air provided 6,091 free flights across Canada, with 70 per cent of the flights occurring in BC. Thomas Luo, one of the two students who, separately but simultaneously, recommended Hope Air for the donation, says “I nominated Hope Air because our expansive geography and low population density outside of the Lower Mainland is a common problem for all public services to communities across Canada. For healthcare, there is no practical way to bring many specialized services to all the residents in smaller communities. Timely and affordable travel is a prerequisite for those people to access proper care.” The medical students have donated $9,292.92 to provide free flights in British Columbia. The donation translates to almost 40 flights for individuals who must travel to healthcare. “The more we learned about Hope Air and the services it provides to get people to the care they need, the more we wanted to support their work,” says Sherry Hu. Leslie Louie, Donor Relations Officer with Hope Air, accepted the gift from the students at a special presentation in early in May. At the cheque presentation, Leslie thanked the students and told them, “Living in the Metro Vancouver Area, it is easy to take for granted our access to world-class healthcare. Yet for many families in northern and interior BC areas, as well as on Vancouver Island, accessing such care is a huge challenge. Cost and distance are formidable barriers and add enormous financial, physical and emotional stress to individuals already dealing with serious health issues. Your support has guaranteed access to healthcare for many living throughout BC.”
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Each year, the first and second year students raise money for rural medicine. This year the Class of 2015 voted to determine Hope Air as their “charity of choice”. The proceeds were raised through social activities and fundraising endeavours. The funds are typically divided amongst the entire class and distributed to support rural medicine. However, this year medical student Thomas Luo both proposed that they pool their resources and make a greater impact. Vivian Leung and Thomas Luo, after a little internet research, both independently proposed that the combined donation go to Hope Air, and their fellow students were overwhelmingly supportive of doing this. Both Hope Air and the Class of 2015 hope that future classes will consider this type of donation, yet everyone is very pleased at the increased profile Hope Air now has with the future physicians of British Columbia. “Many will do residencies throughout the province and some will end up serving these communities,” says Leslie Louie. “Having a knowledge of the kind of flights services Hope Air provides can help them get their future patients to the medical care they need.” You too can help Hope Air to provide flights: visit www.hopeair.ca or call 1-877-346-4673.
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Thanks to Princeton CIBC Princeton CIBC Branch manager Lynn Holland (centre) presents Garden Club members (l-r) John Sandness, Laila Bird and Doreen Poulsen with their grant cheque to help offset the cost of printing their book, “Yes, You Can Garden in Princeton. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
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The Princeton Garden Club is pleased to announce that after almost one and a half years since the idea and initial planning, our book is being printed. It will be on sale for the first time on May 25 at the flea market in the strip mall by the highway. So, come on out Saturday morning and check out our table and be one of the first in Princeton to own a copy of Yes! You Can Garden In Princeton! We will also have lots of plants for sale as well. The book is a joint effort of all our members and some of Princeton’s premier gardeners. It is a light hearted collection of stories and information on how to successfully garden in this beautiful area. Early on I applied to the CIBC Ambassadors program and over a year ago received a grant of $250, to be used to offset the cost of printing the book. It is a long haul but we feel we now have a very informative book which covers the fundamentals of gardening in this challenging
climate. It also preserves for future generations the knowledge of our older members who through trial and error have learned some interesting facts. If you should miss us at the flea market, check out the trade fair May 31, June 1 and 2 at the arena. We will be at the Agricultural Fair booth selling our book there as well as answering any questions you might have. The book will also be sold at the following locations throughout town; An Ounce Of Prevention, Belaire, Billy’s, Everything Pets, Princeton Farm and Garden Centre, Realty Executives, Sunflower Gallery, The Image Emporium, Thomasina’s, the Tourist Information Centre and at the Winking Pedlar. Thank you to all for the assistance we have received from all of the above. Thank you as well to; The Similkameen Spotlight, The Similkameen News Leader, Ed Muckle and our many friends who helped us along the way. We hope you will enjoy our efforts and purchase lots of copies for friends and relatives.
Weekend Superhero Having a power outage at your business can be a pain at anytime, let alone during the first major long-weekend of the year. During the early evening on Sunday a cutout blew knocking out half of the power supply to the Princeton Husky Station. “We called FortisBC and Jason came quickly and restored the power within minutes,” said Chris Kerfoot, station manager. “Our local Superhero does it again,” adds Husky employee Maureen White. The staff and management of the Princeton Husky wish to extend their appreciation for the quick response of both FortisBC and FortisBC employee Jason Earle. Photo: FortisBC employee Jason Earle replaces cutout restoring power to the Princeton Husky Station.
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Nourishing the lovely place called home Several of us arts and culture types were recently artists. There was a wonderful presentation on in attendance at the Arts BC Annual Conference. cultural tourism and the fact that this phenomIt was located in the Vernon Community Arts enon isn’t limited to painting, craft and museums Centre where we had our metaphorical batteries but rather the whole character of a place. Tourism is evolving and can be a very vital part charged. This conference was co-hosted by the Arts Health Network Canada-BC which champi- of our local economy. We were told that travelers ons the arts for health and well-being. have started to shift their focus from adventure We had one of our own, Robin Irwin, pres- tourism to visiting an area and picking up on the ent a workshop to representatives feel of a place and sticking around from arts councils all over BC on the to experience that feeling. I myself subject of the very successful Annual think it’s about a longing for something much more natural and not Spirit Festival. We were given several quite so frantic. other inspiring presentations which Several times in the last couple related the arts to many areas of of years, I’ve spoken to people who importance to a healthy thriving have stopped to ask directions or community. receive information on where to eat What I got real thrills from were or to stay. To a person, they have the accounts of creative folks who MERRILYN HUYCKE remarked on what a lovely town had worked very hard to use the arts Princeton is, or how relaxed they as a tool to improve lives. We heard feel. They really enjoy things such as of everyone from the kid that doesn’t the way the deer cross Bridge Street quite fit into the school environment in the crosswalks when they go to to the person enduring mental illness, or the senior who is so deep into dementia the river each evening for a drink. They think it’s that she can only be reached through music. hilarious that two people can have a discussion We heard from a courageous young woman while standing on opposite sides of the same who had a severe physical disability, from coor- crosswalk and that traffic literally stops till the dinators of programs that serve broad spectrums conversation is over. of their communities and from folks who come So, all of us who attended the conference from tiny communities smaller than ours that have come back full of enthusiasm and interesthave instituted programs for arts that have been ing ideas for events and ways to interact with all aspects of our community. We see that working in spectacular. We were given practical information on run- partnership with others is a very good thing and ning an artist in residence program, on providing that, above all, it can be so uplifting and nourishmore exhibition space and on ways to encourage ing to the spirit of our lovely place we claim as artistic growth and support for local practicing home.
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The Princeton Community Arts Council hosted the Upper Similkameen Spirit Festival in Princeton at Princeton Secondary School, May 17 to 19. The “Spirit Festival” is a celebration of First Nations Culture with a traditional Pow Wow including dancers dressed in ‘Regalia,”—clothing that is a sign of heritage, pride and spirituality. Along with traditional and special dance performances such as, “Grass and Jingle,” the festival included drum contests, vendors and concession. Councillor Kim Maynard extended a welcome and thank you on behalf of the Town of Princeton and had the pleasure of participating in the Pow Wow on Saturday afternoon.
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Homemade Manicotti Homemade crepes filled with creamy ricotta cheese Ingredients for 12 crepes 3 eggs 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups, whole milk 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 pinch each salt, pepper and nutmeg
whisk into a paste. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Gradually whisk in 11/2 cups of the milk to make a smooth batter. Set aside for one hour to set up. Preheat an 8-inch crepe pan and coat with a very small amount of olive oil. Measure 1/4 cup of batter and coat the crepe pan with the batter; tilt the pan so the batter goes out to the edges. When the crepe is cooked under-
Ingredients for filling 15 ounces fresh ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano 1 cup chopped Italian parsley 1 egg 1 cup fresh mozzarella 2 cups marinara sauce Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste Method for crepes: Combine the eggs and flour in a bowl and
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neath, lightly browned, turn over and cook on the other side for just several seconds. Continue with the remaining batter and place each individual crepe in between sheets of wax paper. Method filling: Mix all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl. Begin filling the crepes with about a heaping tablespoon of filling in the middle of
the crepe, with the cooked side down. Roll the two sides to the middle with seam in the center. Place the crepe with the seam side down in a sauce lined casserole dish. Continue with the remaining crepes and top with remaining marinara sauce, grated cheese and crumbled mozzarella. Bake in a preheated oven 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. PC127250
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Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs up to the Princeton Community Arts Council for once again hosting the Upper Similkameen Spirit Festival. Name: Jessica McIvor Likes: Adding beauty to the world with her talented works of art and sharing smiles while enjoying the Circus!
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
WorshiP - 10:30 am
If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.
Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month
office hours
Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon
190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Baptist Church of Princeton
Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
250-295-7752
Living Water
Foursquare Gospel Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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PRINCETON REALTY
224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411 The Local Experts
www.princetonbc.com
104-66 Angela Ave
B-103 Brandlmayr
3101 Pr.-S’lnd Road
2251 Old Hedley Road
MLS 141611 Fabulous 1st time buyer or rental/retirement apartment. Recently fully renovated, close to Rotary Park and Tulameen River. $139,000.00
MLS 142487 Clean single level duplex in exclusive adult strata complex is perfect for retired’s or the working professional. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $219,900.00
MLS 142546 Fantastic piece of creekfront acreage comes complete with 1986 covered, travel trailer with deck. Drilled well, pump house. $169,900.00
MLS 141839 Fabulous newer 2 bedroom home just 20 minutes from Princeton. on .44 acre lot. Features skylights and laminate flooring. $299,900.00
602 Hwy 5A
277 Riverside Ave.
905 Allenby Road
67-473 Corina Avenue
MLS 142269 This one is a gem! Only minutes from Princeton, enjoy utter privacy with spectacular views and 13.20 rolling acres. $450,000.00
MLS 142262 All the work has been done in this turn key, 2 bedroom home perfect for the first time buyers or retirement. $185,000.00
MLS 137181 20 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amazing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00
MLS 142453 Totally renovated and like new on the inside. Well maintained, private lot home located in Deblyn Mobile Home Park. $59,900.00
2200 Highway 5A
586 East Similkameen
218 Tulameen Ave
341 Nechiefman Street
MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. $219,000.00
MLS 140626 One of a kind hobby farm that’s set up for horses. Eight year old rancher with wrap around deck. 3 paddocks, barn and chicken coups. $699,900.00
MLS 142348 Contigent, subject to Court approval. Corner location close to downtown and parks. Home needs TLC but has potential. $109,000.00
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
22 - 263 Hwy 3
118 Ridgewood Drive
117 Tapton Avenue
2971 Crestview Road
MLS 142560 Princeton’s finest park offers affordable living! Conveniently situated next to public pool, tennis courts & baseball for active living. $75,000.00
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
MLS 138308 28 x 100’ lot right across from the Valley First Credit Union. Currently zoned C-@business. Excellent exposure. $69,500.00
MLS 142319 Lake view cabin on Allison Lake. Almost 1/4 acre lot has room to pack the RV & toys. 2 beds, 1 bath. $154,900.00
103 Copperhead Road
505 E Similkameen Rd.
137 Tapton Ave.
956 Richter Ave.
MLS 141612 Come enjoy the view from your deck. This home features 2 beds, 2 bath & walkout basement. $389,900.00
MLS 140404 Looking for some privacy? This unique home is minutes from town and offers all you could ask for. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $899,000.00
MLS 141993 Beautifully designed 4000 sq/ft retail and office building in prime city location. High traffic street close to strip mall. $699,900.00
MLS 141391 Cute as a button 2 bedroom home on large lot in Hedley. Home has been well maintained, perfect for a couple or rental unit. $109,900.00
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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Business & Service Directory AIR CONDITIONING
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Look for your Favourites & Check out whats new!
AUTOMOTIVE
* now open 6 days a week!
Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS
2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience
all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses
princetonflowerstop.com 250-295-5440
Ph: 250-295-6458
BEDDING & PELLET
CAN-AM SKIDOO
BOWLING
Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner
Copperhill Lanes
Reichert Sales & Service Ltd
Family Fun Bowling & Lounge
D a n Wo y c h e s h e n
Sales & Delivery
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Emily Sheppard
404 Lapworth St. Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
250-295-6500 250-295-6552
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR
Certified Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing
Phone: 250-295-0095
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FARM MACHINERY DEALER
FARM & GARDEN CENTRE
RENTAL STORE
princeton
farm centre ltd
Marg & Ed Reichert
Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES
Mahindra Tractors
Farm & Industrial Equipment
DARYL CLARKE
hart@greenlinecontracting.com www.GreenlineContracting.com
reichertsales@mac.com
RENTAL STORE
We will make any project look great Call Hart 250-295-8200
ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Finish Carpentry • Renovations • Outdoor Projects
5-29
1167 Hwy 3 East
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
KENNEL SERVICE
Dog Boarding
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FOR ALL YOUR PET NEEDS DOG & CAT FOOD PETS PET SUPPLIES EXOTIC FISH FISH FOOD AQUARIUMS & TERRARIUMS BIRDS & CAGES
250-295-7939
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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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le y t S d Ol Posts
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
Stickman & co.,
I’m not a poet and I know it... BUT I AM THE BEST DAMN MECHANIC IN THIS TOWN!
Residential Electrical Home Renovations General Handyman Dale Smith Brian Coyne Owner
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
CONTRACTOR
GENERAL CONTRACTING
•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741
HAIRSTYLIST
MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
BOTTLE DEPOT
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
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
new downtown Showroom loCation
Now Accepting MILK Containers!
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
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
GARDEN CENTRE Don & Anna’s Greenhouses
OPEN:
Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm 4 km West of Keremeos (Near Red Bridge)
#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1
Phone:(250)499-5785 Email: don_annas@nethop.net
Email: mlaska@nethop.net
PET GROOMING
HOME RENOVATIONS Stickman & co.,
Madysen Salway
Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming
Residential Electrical Home Renovations General Handyman
Licensed Hair Stylist 224 Bridge Street Princeton BC 250-295-2552
madysensalway@gmail.com Walk In’s Welcome
Dale Smith
RECYCLE/COLLECTION
SIMILKAMEEN RURAL COLLECTION & RECYCLE
We go where the rest won’t
250-295-7705
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
AUTO PARTS
FLOORING SERVICE
Nick Itterman Contracting
Light hauling services avaialable
250-295-0005
250-295-3690
BIN & DISPOSAL
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
2 Licenced Mechanics
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
Karrie Crucil Owner 131 Pinewood 28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road 250-295-7314 or 250-438-0274 (cell) •Pick-up and Delivery available
250-295-3690
RESTAURANT
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
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
SCRAPBOOKING
SEPTIC SERVICES
Stampin Up Scrapbooking and Card Making Supplies For more details and workshops Call Penny @ 250-295-7088
Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee
#
F1rst Choice
SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.
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HEDLEY MUSEUM SUMMER JOB POSITION Museum Guide and Services Assistant. Greet and assist visitors; assist in Tea Room & Gift Shop. Applicants must be age 15-29 and a full-time student returning to school 2013-14 Thursday-Monday, 35 hrs/wk, June 27 - Aug. 26 Application deadline June 7. Submit resume to: Hedley Museum, Box 218, Hedley B.C. V0X 1K0
Haircare Professionals HAIR Stylist wanted for busy well established salon in Invermere BC. Easy to build clientele during busy summer months. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. 250342-9863 susanhalverson@shaw.ca
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SOFTWARE Developer for Engineering Applications Lucidyne Technologies, an industry leader in Automated Lumber Grading is seeking an experienced & talented person to join our software/engineering development team. We offer rewarding challenges, a stimulating work environment, 401K with employer contributions and the college town amenities of Corvallis, Oregon. Our scanning systems include multiple cameras and sensors, electronics, multiple PCs and network equipment. The mechanical and electrical components of the system are highly integrated into the customer’s production flow and equipment. Software developers must understand the underlying technology and also appreciate the perspective of end users (operators, technicians, etc.), to develop efficient applications. We’re looking for a person that will take pride in their work and will help us make our product the best it can be. Job Description Implement and test machine vision algorithms to classify defects in lumber with our senior image processing staff. Validate code changes using regression testing against an archive of customer data Verify sensor performance using custom calibration software and analysis tools Interact with customers to capture requirements for software upgrades Maintain and update C++ code for image processing improvements and computational geometry extensions Experience Must have 3-5 years experience with C++ and a degree in either engineering or computer science. Good mathematics and troubleshooting skills are required. Vision to see big picture and problem solving ability are also a must. Additional desired experience in: Real time systems, Subversion, Xml, Windows OS, PC troubleshooting, and basic electronics skills. This is a real-time software coding position. Your code will control our customer’s production lines so errors are expensive. Please use your cover letter to describe what modern software engineering principles you have used to help you write bug-free code while holding to ontime delivery schedules. Applicants must be fluent in English and have the energy to produce results under time constraints. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Email cover letter and resume to ellenn@lucidyne.com.
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TRADE JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Argo Road Maintenance is accepting resumes for the position of Trade Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Princeton Shop. Applicants must be a licensed HD Mechanic with CVIP Cert, Welding Cert, valid BC Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement. Submit Resume with a current driver’s abstract to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to (250) 493-6427.
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THE TOWN OF PRINCETON HAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A STUDENT LABOURER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.           Â
 The position is suited for a self-motivated, well organized individual that can work with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and team skills are a must. Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, the person will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality and will perform and be responsible for a number of public works functions. General labouring responsibilities include manual tasks involving considerable physical effort and general maintenance work. You must be physically fit for manual labour and capable of using power tools. Public relations and interpersonal skills are essential. Grade 12 and a valid BC driver’s license Class 5 with a safe driving record is required. A driver’s abstract may be requested. A valid first aid certificate is an asset. This is a seasonal temporary position intended for students who will be returning to school in September. The ideal candidate may be considering a career in civil engineering or landscape horticulture or other related fields. This position is within the jurisdiction of the Town of Princeton and CUPE Local 608 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $15.00. Successful candidates will be selected based on their education, experience and skills related to the position. Please forward your resume by May 31, 2013 to: Town of Princeton PO Box 670 169 Bridge Street Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Or email to admin@princeton.ca The Town of Princeton thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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APARTMENTS for rent. Quiet downtown location. Call 1-250292-8525 for more info. FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.
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Garage Sales
Misc for sale Very large solid wood wall unit w/glass doors $800, GARAGE/CARPORT solid wood large buffetSALE $300, Maylarge 11,12armoire & 25,26. antique $300. Everything from junk full stuffed deer mountedto on collectable’s, tools, platform $350. full stuffed furniture, antiques, Wolverine mounted $400. electronics, books,garden call 250-295-5354 accessories etc. 750 Cedar Creek Rd. There’s more online. Gates open at 9 am for CHECK OUT! preview ofUS antiques www.similkameenspotlight.com or details
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! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale
SAWMILLS from only $3997 Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD:
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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 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
Real Estate For Sale By Owner BRAND NEW HOME featuring walkout basement, loft, cozy gas FP, 6 appliances,tall walls & 2 car garage. Trade your car truck or mobile home! $389,900 oac. Call Accent Homes. Toll Free 1-800-7823122 or 250-769-6614
FURNISHED 1 bedroom suite for rent in downtown Princeton. Level access. $450/month includes util. Need excellent ref’s, DD req. Avail. now. Call 1-604-484-2783 and leave a message.
1 BEDROOM cabin. Fully furnished. Includes internet & TV. $500/month + utilities. DD & Ref’s Req. N/pets. N/Noise ideal for shift workers. Avail. now. 250-295-6207
Duplex / 4 Plex
Homes for Rent 3 BEDROOM house on large lot, quiet street, 3rd bench. Many nice features, attached garage, $900/month. Avail. in May, we are renovating. Electric heat. Need 2 excellent references, No canine pets, (goldfish okay!) Call 250-2957827 for more details after 5 pm HOMES FOR RENT • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes everything. • 1 BEDROOM upper suite in 4 plex, F/S/W/D. $600/month includes heat. DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025
Seasonal Acommodation BRAND NEW self-contained suite, 1 bdrm/sleeps 2, garden level, minimum 3 nights. Suitable for vacation, special occasion, professional meeting, visiting accommodation. For rates & availabilitysyl.vacation.rentals@gmail. (604)988-8563.
Want to Rent 1 OR 2 BEDROOM unit in Tulameen. 1 year lease preferred (willing to pay up front) Call 250-295-0086 OLDER LADY looking to rent 1-2 bedroom home in Princeton with electric heat. Call 250295-7406, and leave a message.
Cottages / Cabins
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Cars - Sports & Imports 1999 Toyota Camry LE, 382,408 kms, good running cond., new water pump, timing belt, Std. trans., good gas mileage, winter & summer tires, well maintained $1500. 250-295-0527
Call us at 250-295-3535
Off Road Vehicles 1981 KX 250 dirt bike, runs good. $1,000 obo. 250-2951238 or 1-250-801-2400
Small ads, BIG deals! Recreational/Sale 21’ CITATION Motor home. Sleeps 6, fridge, stove/oven, furnace, hot water tank, bathroom/shower, sound system, A/C, awning, C.B., TV antenna, bike carrier. Runs good, good tires. $4,500 obo. Call 250-295-0636
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
Trucks & Vans 2003 TOYOTA 4 Runner Limited, 275,000 km hwy miles. V8, FT 4 wheel drive, leather, full option load incl. sun roof. All options work, no CD changer. Clean interior, motor and drive train excellent. Well maintained. $9000 in Penticton. 1-250-462-4441
Cottages / Cabins
CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS • Room w/shared Kitchen/Bathroom • Studio cabin w/kitchen & bathroom • 2 Bedroom Apartment • 3 Bedroom house, big yard (main fl.) • 3 Bedroom lakefront house (main fl.) • 4 Bedroom, 2 storey lakefront house
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Cottages / Cabins
1 BEDROOM duplex, F/S. N/Pets. $425/month + Util. DD & Ref’s req. 250-295-3248 2/3 BEDROOM duplex. Price neg. Avail now. Call 1-604590-2753 or text 1-778-8462753
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Final Moving Sale May 25 & 26 Tv’s, Stereo, Solid wood monster wall unit, large Buffet, Furniture, Movies, albums, Turntables, Books, Pictures, lamps, Radial arm Saw, Tires, Kitchen wares, BBQ, garden stuff, Tools, + lots more. 750 Cedar Creek Rd. gates open @ 9 am. For any questions, pre-viewing or details call 250-295-5354
$350.00 + $50.00 util. $800.00 + $200.00 util. $800.00 + $200.00 util. $1200.00 + $200.00 util. $1200.00 + $200.00 util. $2500.00 + $300.00 util.
All above are fully furnished
PRINCETON CASTLE RESORT 250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881
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BOOSTER JUICE, PRINCETON, MONDAY, MAY 27TH, 11:00AM-3:30PM 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL1 3.6L Automatic, 18,064 Kms. B4982
2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 SL
WAS
42,717
$
OUR PRICE
38,999
$
2012 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 FX4, 3.5L Eco Boost. B5015
2012 CHEVY TRAVERSE
NEVADA EDITION, 4.8L Automatic. B4985
3.6L Automatic, 6,836 Kms. B4991
2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 3.6L 6 Cylinder with 36 MPG. B5039
WAS
26,926
$
OUR PRICE
24,926
$
2011 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT 4X4 Crew Cab with 5.3L 8 Cylinder Automatic. B5022
31,929
$
OUR PRICE
2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE ABSOLUTELY LOADED SUV!! B4971
OUR PRICE
20,720
$
2011 FORD F-150 EXT. CAB 4X4 4-Wheel Disc Brakes. B5038
WAS
55,715
$
38,838
$
2011 GMC CANYON SLT CREW CAB 4x4, 3.7L 5 Cylinder Automatic. B4995
OUR PRICE
28,928
$
2010 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1
Front Wheel Drive, 2.4L 4 Cylinder Automatic. N12029A
53,767
$
OUR PRICE
2009 JEEP COMPASS
2.4L 4 Cylinder 5-Speed Manual. B4714A
WAS
OUR PRICE
26,580
$
2007 DODGE CHARGER
3.5L 6 Cylinder 4-Speed Automatic. N13147B
OUR PRICE
14,914
$
25,945
$
2008 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4 Wheel Drive, 3.0L Automatic. B4980A
WAS
15,900
27,827
$
OUR PRICE
$
OUR PRICE
22,922
$
2007 CHEVY MALIBU LT
4 Cylinder Automatic with Options! N13103A
OUR PRICE
Certified
PRE-OWNED
5 999
$ ,
OUR PRICE
9 600
$ ,
2007 FORD EDGE SE
LOADED! 3.5L 6 Cylinder Automatic. B5008
OUR PRICE
17,870
$
OUR PRICE
16,816
$
2006 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4X4
4 Doors with 5.3L 8 Cylinder Automatic. N13244A
OUR PRICE
15,995
$
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