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What is happening at the Princeton Museum? Page 11

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Reach break causes accident

A logging truck accident blocked traffic temporarily in and around Bridge Street, Hwy 5A and the entrance to town off Hwy 3. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Just minutes after 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, a logging truck accident closed the road entering Bridge Street from Hwy 3 and the entrance onto Hwy 5A. Upon entering Bridge street from Hwy 3, the reach compensator for the truck and trailer of the logging truck driven by local logger Fred Krenn broke, causing the trailer to hit a white pick up truck, the large tree and lamp post in front of the Princeton Petro Canada station. Dawn Kastor, owner of Princeton Loonie Bin & Bakery had just finished her delivery to the Petro Canada and had gotten into her truck. She saw the logging truck and then the trailer coming at her. “I tried to back up and then just jumped out,” said Kastor, visibly shaken from the incident. Although the trailer took out the lamp post and tree, dragging them further down the street, Krenn was able to keep the full load of logs on and bring the truck to a stop in front of the former Santo’s Restaurant on the corner of Bridge and Hwy 5A. In the meantime, Kastor had to jump back into her truck to stop it from travelling into traffic. Eyewitness to the accident, Trish Lind said that, “he got that truck stopped as fast as he could. Thank God nobody got hurt.”

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Just after 10 a.m., on Thursday morning, a logging truck accident caused traffic to slow and be re-routed. Traffic in the area returned to normal at approximately 2 p.m. that afternoon. Police, fire and ambulance personnel responded quickly.

Review the Recreation Strategy draft Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

At the beginning of April this year an open house was held to gather input from residents for a Town of Princeton Parks and Recreation Strategy. LEES + Associations were retained by the Town of Princeton to develop a long range plan for parks and recreation facilities over the next 10 years. For residents unable to attend the open house, an online survey was available to fill out to provide input. Some of the feedback from residents included; the desire for an indoor pool, connection of the KVR to other recreation areas, lighting, better signage and completion of the Two Rivers Park.

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A DRAFT copy of the 10 year strategic plan is now available for public review and for comment. The DRAFT copy is available on line at https://princeton. civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?ID=9783 Please review and send your comments to: Lyle Thomas at lthomas@princeton.ca - 250-295-7222 or Nadine McEwen at nmcewen@princeton.ca - 250-2956067 All comments will be considered before changes are made to the DRAFT plan. At the regular meeting of Council on August 6, LEES + Associates will present the FINAL copy of the strategic plan. The deadline for submission of your comments is Friday, July 19.

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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: 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

HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

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

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. 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

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 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

PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! 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. PRINCETON RODEO CLUB: Cattle penning, team sorting practices and fun nights: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at River Rock Ranch Estates for the summer months. For more information please call 250-295-6977 (days) or evenings at 250-295-3981.

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UBC medical students learning at Princeton General Hospital Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Doctor Evaristus Idanwekhai, more commonly known as Dr. Eva has undertaken a positive approach to the ongoing issues of too few physicians and emergency room closures at the Princeton General Hospital. Dr. Eva is quite proud of how the community has come together with these issues, “ It’s great when you come together,” he said, “It is very positive, build on that to create more drive.” Dr. Eva feels that creating exposure to our community will be most helpful in “getting our name out there.” In May of this year, Dr. Eva had a resident working with him, who now has an interest in working within our community. Beginning Monday, July 8, a UBC medical student began her first day of work with Dr. Eva at Princeton General Hospital. Samantha Chittick is currently serving her Rural Family Medicine rotation. She will work with Dr. Eva serving full shifts in the Cascade Clinic and at the emergency room for the next month. She is joined for a week by her husband Matt, an opera singer who is on his way to perform in Italy. Chittick is a third year UBC student, who will be off to Washington for a rotation in Psychiatry when she has completed her rotation here. She will serve a rotation in all the major specialties. She has two more years of education until her residency and then another two to five years dependant upon her specialty of choice. Chittick has already decided that she would like to specialize in Rural Family Medicine.

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Samantha Chittick works full time with Dr. Eva for the next month in the Cascade Clinic and at the emergency room at PGH.

“I need to give back,” said Dr. Eva, “It makes me happy.” Dr. Eva believes the best way for students to learn is through exposure. Working at the hospital will provide that kind of exposure and being in the community will provide the social aspect of the experience. “Who knows,” he said, “before you know it we could have specialists and more coming.” Once Samantha Chittick has finished her term in Princeton, Dr. Eva will begin a rotation with a new student from UBC and has already received a request for afterwards. “They want me to take two at once!” he exclaimed with a chuckle. Dr. Eva is also looking forward to the arrival of Dr. Sandhu who will begin her tenure in Princeton in August.

Accident - from page 1 “Sure scared the hell out of me,” said driver, Fred Krenn, who also was grateful that no one was injured. Princeton RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Princeton Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene. FortisBC was also called in to shut down the power to the former lamp post. The fire department quickly used the fire trucks to cordon off the area and to assist controlling traffic. Noreen Stadler, manager of the Petro Canada station said she was impressed with the very quick response time for all of the emergency services. Extra flagging service was brought in to direct traffic during clean up and removal of the logging truck. The scene was cleaned up and traffic restored to normal by 2 p.m.

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Image shows the mangled tree and lamp post caught and ripped out by the trailer of the truck. The lamp post still standing is in front of the old Santo’s restaurant where the truck was stopped.

RCMP Briefs: A reminder regarding the safety of your furry friends Princeton RCMP would like to remind the general public about your responsibility as a pet owner during these hot summer days. It is a criminal code offence, Sec 446 (1) (b). Failure to exercise reasonable care, by leaving your pet

unattended in your vehicle with windows rolled up. Your pet cannot speak for itself and advise you when it is in distress, it counts on you to do your utmost to ensure their safety and well being.

Accident causes extensive property damage On July 11, 2013 at approximately 10 a.m., a fully loaded logging truck was turning North onto Bridge Street from Hwy. 3 when the suspension broke causing the trailer to swing wide going up onto the sidewalk. The trailer collided with a tree, light post, a pick up truck and semi before coming to a stop. There were no injuries, however there was an extensive amount of property dam-

age. A Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Officer attended the scene to examine the semi truck and trailer, the incident is still under investigation. Cpl. Mike GALLAGHER Princeton RCMP

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Dr. Adams Retirement

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On August 28, 2013 Dr. Adams will be retiring from Family Practice in Princeton. After practicing medicine for 50 years, 30 years in Princeton and 20 years in Great Britain, it is with considerable sadness that he is leaving his practice. He has chosen this date for his retirement as Dr. Sandhu will be starting to practice in Princeton on August 23, 2013 and Dr. Black will be starting on September 9, 2013. This will ensure adequate medical coverage as patients transfer to new doctors. Dr. Adams would like to thank the people of Princeton for the warm and affectionate welcome that he and his family received 30 years ago. Those same feelings of being welcome and appreciated have continued up to the present day; your kindness will always be remembered. Dr. Adams would also like to thank all the patients who have come under his care over the years. He feels that it was a privilege and also a pleasure to be given the trust of so many people and to get to know you as friends.

Recycle and help fundraise: The four fundraising bins for various events and or groups within the community.

LightRecycle program available at The Hut Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

The Hut, along Hwy 3 West in Princeton, is well known as the local stop for tasty shakes and ice cream as well as being home of the local bottle depot. Bill and Ann Vowles, owners and operators of The Hut have been trying to better the recycling program for Princeton, for quite some time. As of this week, they are pleased to announce that The Hut is now a participant in the LightRecycle program. The LightRecycle program has been developed to ensure that the recyclable material in light bulbs like metal, plastic and glass can be used to be made into new products and not just end up in landfills. The LightRecycle program will also aid in the proper disposal of hazardous material like mercury by safely recycling at approved facilities. Residents can now recycle their bulbs and tubes (not fixtures) at The Hut instead of throwing them into their garbage, thus ending up in the landfill. The recycling program at The Hut initially began in 1996. Bottles and containers for pop, water, juice, beer, liquor and milk in cardboard or plastic containers are taken there. “Anything with a B.C. deposit is accepted,” said Bill Vowles. For residents who don’t necessarily want to receive cash back, but still want to recycle these containers, four large donation bins sit outside of The Hut. They are fundraising bins for various events and or groups within the community. What ever bottles and cans go into these bins, raise funding for the particular group they are named for. Currently they serve as fundraisers for Young Life (send kids to camp); Princeton Rotary (finish the kitchen project); the Community Bin (Bill and Ann choose where this funding goes mainly sports programs) and The Little Britches Rodeo.

Another bonus to recycling your empty beverage containers, is a chance to win in the 2013 Return-It To Win-It contest. The contest has been running since May and runs through until September 2. There is no purchase necessary to win and one entry per person per household is accepted per day. You must be 19 years of age and a B.C. resident to enter. The grand prize is a smart fortwo coupe, second prize is two Vespa S50 Scooters and third prize is Two Norco Mountain Bikes with a gift certificate to purchase helmets. Turn in your beverage containers and fill out your entry at The Hut. Stop in to visit Bill and Ann at The Hut, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (except for Tuesdays, they are closed) or next door at the depot 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday (except Tuesday and Stat Holidays) and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be happy to help you with your container and bulb recycling needs and/or with your choice of a Foothills Creamery ice cream or shake. For more information on the LightRecycle program speak with Bill and Ann or visit www. lightrecycle.ca. Visit www.return-it.ca/winit for more information on the contest.

Show ‘n’ Shine 2013 The organizers of the Show ‘n’ Shine extend their thanks and appreciation to the following: Frank Armitage, our Mayor for opening the show. To the volunteer crew that manned the registration booth. (Kay, Jen and Jenny) To Mike & Candice Simpson and crew for parking the vehicles. Weyerhaeuser for the loan of the tents and to the Allenby Road Band for the great entertainment. To Mark at 1st Choice Septic for the washrooms. Many thanks to all the businesses who generously supported us by donating gifts for the prize draws. Thank you to our Princeton Ambassadors for providing great P & R in greeting our guests at the event. To our Corporate sponsors; A & W and Mac’s Auto Parts Thank you to Otto and staff of A & W for the great lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. Otto has supported us for 13 years in this endeavor. To John and Eva Draper who have been a tremendous help with the organization of this event with myself and my husband, Frank MacDonald. To Lisa at the Spotlight for providing coverage and advertising for the event.

See you next year! Show ‘n’ Shine A & W and Princeton Mac Macdonald, Otto Coers, John Draper, Frank Macdonald & Associates.

The Hut is now a participant in the LightRecycle program. Residents can now recycle their bulbs and tubes (not fixtures) instead of throwing them into the garbage.

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The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen recently hired a part time communications officer. The move comes after 2012 budget request for a $67,000 communications position was turned down by the RDOS Board of Directors. The board did, however, approve $25,000 for communications and the money was used to hire a consultant to, in the words of Chief Administrative Officer Bill Newell, “focus on positive news stories and begin the framework for a communications plan.” The board did not approve a full time position in the 2013 budget either however, a further $25,000 was approved, and by combining with monies from several other budgets, the RDOS was able to fund a half time position. The action sounds similar to one implemented by the Village of Keremeos a couple of years ago, when a new full time maintenance position was created through part time wage allotments and grant funding in the first year, and sold to the public that way. Since then, however, that full time position has been paid for completely by the taxpayer. We are concerned at the methods by which municipal governments grow their staff. For the last two years, the board has not seen fit to hire a communications officer, but suddenly, the regional district has a part time one. How long will it be before that position becomes full time? As far as press coverage goes, the regional district is certainly better served by local media lately than at any time in the previous five years, when much of the time board meetings were covered by only two newspapers. Now, there are regularly five or six reporters in the gallery. In addition, the regional district has done an excellent job in the past of sending out regular press releases regarding activities and programs in the regional district. We are also concerned about the fact that the regional district would spend thousands of tax dollars on the creation of a new position at a time when nothing else is growing in the local economy.

Empty seats for political theatre VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark didn’t win a thousands of lakes and rivers. As with the healthseat in time to join her 48 fellow B.C. Liberal MLAs care system, as soon as something is invented, some in the legislature for the summer session she ordered assume a right to it, regardless of cost. up. Another big opposition target was the province’s By the time the byelection in Westside-Kelowna failure to buy up remote properties in the Kootenays is certified by Elections B.C., Clark will be off that have been discovered to be at high risk of furto Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. to meet with her felther landslides such as the one that swept through a low premiers in what is now loftily called the Council year ago. of the Federation. The question of limits for protecting people These gatherings used to be called First Ministers’ who choose to build homes in risky locations selTom Fletcher Conferences, and there was a set ritual, largely dom comes up in our political-media theatre. The designed for the consumption of network television. media’s key ingredients are sympathetic victims to Provincial premiers ganged up on the prime minister fit their narrative that all corporations and governto demand federal “funding” for every conceivable ments are greedy, stingy, callous and incompetent in need, just as municipal leaders get together each year everything they do. to present their demands to the B.C. government. What the opposition has dubbed “Christy Clark’s wheelchair Prime Minister Stephen Harper ended the show, declining to tax” is another case in point. A Fraser Health Authority official play the role of villain in this bit of political summer stock theatre, patiently explained what was really going on here. and it’s unlikely that any future national leader would reverse this An average $35 monthly rent for wheelchairs is charged at prudent decision. the majority of care facilities, which are contracted by the health The result, at least among western premiers, has been a qui- authority. Operators charge as they see fit for maintenance, disineter, more pragmatic effort to work together, rather than clumsy fection and replacement of this equipment, for patients who don’t attempts to play a shell game with taxpayers’ pockets. own their own chairs. The public got tired of this routine some time ago. I don’t In September, a $25 fee is to be extended to the few facilities need a poll to tell me this is one of the reasons for the decline in still directly run by Fraser Health, which have aging equipment voter participation and engagement in issues. Today, politicians and no fees. In all facilities, the fee is waived for those who can’t frequently remind themselves out loud that there is “only one afford it. taxpayer” supporting the squabbling layers of this over-governed It would be useful for our politicians to frankly discuss the country. trend towards contracted health services, and the role of user fees And yet, the same mistake keeps being made over and over by in forcing people to take more responsibility for maintaining their opposition politicians, and dutifully reported by the news media. own health. The notion that all problems can and should be solved by “more But that is not what happens. The narrative of dumping frail, government funding” is now so engrained in our education system impoverished seniors from their wheelchairs has no relationship to that it seems inescapable. reality, but it’s how post-modern political theatre is done. One of the NDP’s big “gotcha” items last week was the failure “Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black of the B.C. government to buy the latest sonar technology to locate Press” and recover the bodies of people who have drowned in one of our

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Local asks for support for “Quilting for Calgary” Dear Editor, As we are all aware, Calgary and area have suffered a disaster due to the recent flooding. Many people will be out of their homes for at least a year and others will be out permanently. Bev Rogan, a quilter living in Calgary who spearheaded a campaign to collect quilts for the victims of the tsunami in Japan, is once again working to collect quilts for the victims of the flood. Bev has created a facebook page where quilters can find information on making and donating the quilts which will be distributed to the victims in September. A number of long arm quilters have volunteered to quilt the tops and batting and backings have been donated as well. A fantastic group of people are making the donations easy for quilters all across Canada as well as in the U.S. to ship to Calgary. Westfreight Systems of Calgary has provided their U.S. address for US donations in order to eliminate customs concerns and expenses. West Jets’ Air Angels are accepting quilts in Victoria and Vancouver and flying them to Calgary. All information is available under the ‘files’ area on the website:

www.facebook.com/groups/quiltingforcalgary “We are quilters dedicated to showing our support to the victims of Calgary and Canmore’s 2013 Flood. “Quilting for Calgary” - warming hearts and homes.” Bev is asking donors to post pictures of their quilts on her website to save the work of photographing and posting the pictures as the quilts arrive. She has secured a storage unit for the quilts until the distribution in September. People living in shelters at that point will be the first recipients as their need is greater. Once they have received their quilts, door to door delivery will then take place for the balance of the flooded victims. A large number of volunteers have already stepped forward for this overwhelming task. I am making and collecting quilts in the Princeton area. If anyone is able to donate a quilt, 100% cotton or batting, please contact me. The quilts will have to be shipped in the later part of August. Myrna Leard Princeton

Open letter to the communities in the BC Interior Shoe Repair Service in your community is possible In British Columbia there are close to 90 shoe repair shops, if you exclude the Vancouver Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island there are less than 9 to service the rest of BC. That is why for 40 years Roy’s Shoe Repair in Kelowna has via postal service looked after that cowboy from the Princeton, the forester from the Kootenays or the mine worker from Logan Lake. I think we all try to make a conscious effort to support sustainable practices and businesses that minimize our impact on the environment but sometimes even if you want to it’s difficult, like getting your shoes fixed or your boots resoled. We at Roy’s want to try something new for the Southern BC Interior to help you and your community but we need the help of a local business in your town. I believe

shipping costs keeps many people from using the services of any out of town shoe repair shops. In order to try to keep costs of shipping down and get more people and communities involved we are looking for a local retail outlet, maybe a shoe store, drug store or general store to act as a drop off and pick up depot for your community. Whether you are at Keremeos, Grand Forks or Salmon Arm I would like to talk to you about the possibilities. An interesting side note is that to date Roy’s Shoes has been instrumental in collecting and distributing locally and globally over 300,000 pairs of shoes during an annual shoe drive for the needy through Soles4Souls Canada. We estimate we have kept over 100 tons of material out of the local landfills. For more information please contact Jim Belshaw at Roy’s Shoes 250-763-5696 or email roysshoes@shaw.ca www.roysshoes@shaw.ca

New BC Hydro investment needed Editor: Re: Get ready for Hydro rate hikes (B.C. Views, July 10). While NDP energy critic John Horgan asserts there is no business case for a nation building project like the Northwest Transmission Line, a line that will bring power to a huge part of the province currently running off diesel generators, our government believes investments such as this are exactly what BC Hydro should be doing. This project will open up world class mineral deposits and support new mines, like Red Chris, one of the top 10 copper gold deposits in the world. In fact, the Mining Association of BC estimates the line could attract more than $15 billion in mining investment, creating up to 10,000 jobs and generating $300 million in annual tax revenues. None of this happens unless we build the line to provide the power these mines need. We need to ensure we have a diverse grid that can provide reliable power today, and into the future. That’s why we continue to support new, cleaner sources of power such as wind and run of river. Do these sources produce power at a higher cost than what our heritage assets do? Of course they do. Like most other things, it costs more today to produce power than it did decades ago. But these sources are cleaner than alternatives such as coal or gas and less expensive than building brand new hydroelectric dams. We are investing in projects that are powering our needs today and ensuring we will have the power we need for our future. The unprecedented opportunity in liquefied natural gas and other growing sectors such as mining must be supported with stable, secure power. This is what we are building. You can’t make these kinds of legacy investments that will benefit all British Columbians without putting pressure on rates. Contrary to some reports, BC Hydro is managing their capital projects within their planned budget. There are a couple of projects over budget but most are under budget. I have been very clear that my mandate, as given to me by the premier, is to minimize rate increases while continuing to make historic investments in Hydro’s infrastructure to grow our economy. I am committed to accomplishing this goal. Bill Bennett Minister of Energy and Mines Victoria

Mary Sol wins gold Mary Sol, local Special Olympics athlete returned home from Langley this past weekend sporting a gold medal. Sol was asked to sub in for the Penticton 2 Team competing in the Bocci Tournament at Provincials. Mary joined Special Olympic athletes; Kevin, Ida and Arielle and together they brought home gold. The athletes travelled to Langley on Thursday, participated in the provincial tournament and returned home on Sunday. “It was just a fraction of an inch and we’d have gotten Silver, said Sol, “ It was a very close game, but we got the Gold.” Sol said they had a blast over the weekend and that, “much fun was had by all.”

Congratulations Mary, to you and your team mates!

End electric car subsidies Editor: Re: Get ready for Hydro rate hikes (B.C. Views, July 10). Tom Fletcher’s article reiterates what we have been told for some time. A large part of the future BC Hydro rate increase is caused by the fact that expansion of generating facilities delivers new power at a rate higher than today’s rates. However, the government is bribing people to switch to electric cars, contributing to consumption increases which will cause rate increases for us all. Provincial consumption is also high because, although the E-Plus contracts with residential customers expired decades ago, the government is choosing to grandfather the “half-price electric heat” offer for political reasons. Also, some large government buildings are still being heated this way. At the same time, the minister is telling us that we are producing more natural gas than we need, so we should be consuming large amounts of energy to compress it and ship it overseas. Should the first step not be to switch to natural gas-powered cars, natural gas heating for almost all homes where possible, and for all large government buildings? The grant money for electric car purchases should be diverted to incentives for this move. Right now, electric cars are causing the burning of fuels at distant power plants anyway, because that is where our “last watt” comes from. Rein Nienaber Saanich DO THE MATH. ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSPAPER.

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VICTORIA – Elections BC has given approval in principle to marijuana activist Dana Larsen’s bid to lead a petition drive for de-criminalizing marijuana possession. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal law with a “Sensible Policing Act” that would disallow the use of B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. This fall, Larsen will be allowed to begin collecting signatures in an effort to force an initiative vote similar to that used to reverse the harmonized sales tax. Individuals and groups have until Aug. 12 to register with Elections BC to oppose the initiative, run ads for or against the petition or collect signatures. Larsen, who was involved with the B.C. Marijuana Party before seeking the leadership of the B.C. NDP in 2011, has worked for the last year to build support for what he calls Sensible BC. His organization will have 90 days from Sept. 9 to collect signatures from 10 per cent of registered provincial voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. If that threshold is reached, Elections BC would hold a province-wide initiative vote, likely by mail as was done to repeal the HST. Decriminalizing pot has received mainstream support in recent years,

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including a narrow majority vote at the 2012 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. In a debate at that convention in Victoria last September, former B.C. Liberal attorney general Geoff Plant advocated for loosening marijuana laws, as has since been done in the U.S. states of Washington and Colorado. The idea was opposed by criminologist Darryl Plecas, who was elected B.C. Liberal MLA for Abbotsford South in the May provincial election. Larsen has had a colourful career, including editor of Vancouver-based Cannabis Culture magazine and cofounder of the Vancouver Seed Bank, which has sold seeds for marijuana, poppies, peyote and coca. Larsen resigned as an NDP candidate in the 2008 federal election, after videos surfaced showing his drug use a decade earlier.

Copper Mountain second quarter operational update Vancouver, British Columbia – July 11, 2013 – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CUM) (the “Company” or “Copper Mountain”) announces production results for the second quarter of 2013 from the Copper Mountain mine located in southern British Columbia. Mill improvements were achieved during the quarter, in spite of the mill transformer loss time incident in mid May. The mine exited the quarter on a positive note with June’s mill availability of 92.3% and copper production of 6.1 million pounds for the month. The mine produced 15.7 million pounds of copper, 5,600 ounces of gold, and 71,000 ounces of silver during the three months of operations ended June 30, 2013. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 the mine shipped 28,200 wmt of concentrate containing approximately 14.7 million pounds of copper, 5,500 ounces of gold, and 66,000 ounces of silver generating an estimated $53.3 million in gross revenue. Mill throughput improved slightly over the first quarter of 2013, averaging 31,275 tpod. Further improvements with high energy blasting and contract crushing ahead of the SAG mill are expected to be reflected in the third quarter. The mill processed a total 2.5 million tonnes of ore at an average grade of 0.33 % copper during the quarter as compared to 2.2 for the three months ended March 2013. Mill recoveries for the second quarter were 87.3% as compared to 82.7% for the first quarter of 2013. Mining activities continued from the Pit 2 and Pit 3 areas on plan and averaged approximately 171,000 tonnes per day mined. During the quarter a total of 15.6 million tonnes of material was mined, including 4.4 million tonnes of ore and 10.4 million tonnes of waste. The projected life of mine strip ratio is 2 to 1 but higher in the early years.

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Weekend swim meets net best times and medals for Kokanees Lindsay van Genne Princeton Kokanees

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The Posse has ridden hard for the past few weeks. It would be remiss to indicate that the ride has not always been at gallop and a huge thank you must continually be made to all those who have previously saddled up for the cause. The most recent group may have been running on fewer horses at the end, but the desire for the same end result must never be questioned. Again, from the team and hopefully the community and all fans, a huge thank you! After seven years of stability and marked improvement on the ice, Duner has moved on to coach the Fernie Ghostriders, also in the KIJHL. He is wished continued success and many will follow his future with interest. Unfortunately the Ghostriders do not visit Princeton this season, so any discussion of an appreciation evening will have to wait. Rumours in Princeton are certainly neither new nor rare. It is fair to say that the Posse was struggling. It is also fair to say that this played a significant role in Duner leaving. Nonetheless, less than a week after his resignation, Duner was announced on the Ghostriders’ website as the new coach thus eliminating any potential reconciliation. The organization is grateful for his many dedicated years and he is wished continued success.

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hard to miss. This is hardly a half full vs half empty scenario – to a one the board sees only a full glass of opportunity to ensure that the Posse remains in Princeton long term. The coaching staff has been charged with engaging the team in the community. As with any group gaining momentum, the hope is that the community will catch the same fever as this energized group. The coaching staff has been focusing on the team roster and announcements will follow on player signing. The board has split up the many duties and is laying down a path that will hopefully return the Princeton arena to the days when the Posse led the league in attendance. In focusing on the Posse in Princeton rather than the Princeton Posse, the board hopes to reengage the business community, the student body, minor hockey, and just hockey fans in general. First order of business was a decision to sell one of the busses – the Posse is a hockey team period. Second order of business – introduce the new coach to the community… join the club at…

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Starting in Kamloops, the team spent two days battling seven other teams in the region and brought home many best times and three medal winners. Evan Bosley, division 3, received bronze; Norm Anderson and Nicholas Cimbaro, division 4, tied for silver. The team placed 5th overall beating out much larger centres. Coaches Pete van Genne and Grant Nelson battled in the pool attempting to break the 100 breaststroke club record. Pete van Genne out touched Grant Nelson to earn a new club record. This past weekend the club headed to one of their favourite regional meets held in Merritt. A record 38 Princeton swimmers attended; the club placed 4th overall, beating out Kamloops, Lumby, Golden, Revelstoke and Penticton. Princeton had seven swimmers compete in their first swim meet ever, and the club, known for its sportsmanship around the region, cheered on with vigour. Division 4 boys once again brought home the hardware with Norm Anderson receiving bronze and Nicholas Cimbaro winning silver. Nicholas Cimbaro also broke the clubs division 4 50 Free time with a new record of 29 seconds! Kokanees are now heading into their peak training sessions in preparation for the regional swim meet finals to be held the beginning of August in Penticton. The Princeton team has grown quickly the

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The three medal winners: Evan Bosley, division 3, received bronze; Norm Anderson and Nicholas Cimbaro, division 4, tied for silver.

last few years generating a lot of enthusiasm and excitement around the pool. Kokanees thank the businesses who support our team throughout the year and at swim meets. We wear our club shirts proudly. Thank you Copper Creek Ranch, Copper Mountain Mine, The Similkameen Spotlight, IDA, Mac’s Auto Parts, Cooper’s Foods, Princeton Flower Stop, Weyerhaeuser, The Source, Vermillion Forks Fitness, Thomasina’s, The News Leader, Realty Executives and Mind Body Spirit Wellness.

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Claire Boucher to perform at Traditional Music Festival Rika Ruebsaat Princeton Traditional Music Festival

This is the second in a series of stories about some of the performers appearing at the Princeton Traditional Music Festival. The Festival begins on the evening of Friday, August 16 with the opening ceremony followed by a country dance on Veterans’ Way beside the Legion. The dance will feature a live band with fiddle, guitar and concertina. Everyone is welcome. There will be a caller to teach the dances so no experience is necessary and people don’t even need to bring a partner. On Saturday and Sunday there will be music from 10 am until 6 p.m. right in town. About seven years ago Jon Bartlett and I were at a Maritime music festival east of Quebec City when we heard a crystal clear woman’s voice waft-

ing from the stage. It was Claire Boucher singing a sailor’s song from the coast of France. Claire is a native of Brittany in western France. Her involvement in Breton traditions started with dance, followed by traditional singing. She sings songs and teaches dances from her part of the country. Claire will be accompanied on voice and flute by her partner Brad Hurley, who has played traditional Irish and Breton music for thirty years. Claire and Brad are just two of the many performers new to the Festival this year A familiar face from previous Festivals is Princeton’s MP, Alex Atamanenko, who will join us for his fourth appearance at the Festival. Alex has been singing for many years both as a solo performer and with a group called the Balladeers. He performs regularly in seniors’ homes in the Castlegar area. He sings songs in Russian, a lan-

guage he learned at home. He also sings songs from the folk revival of the sixties together with songs from BC and other parts of Canada. Alex will be joined in his performance by Lawrence Halisheff. These are just some of the performers appearing at this year’s Princeton Traditional Music Festival and the best thing about it is it’s free! The reason it’s free is because it’s run entirely by volunteers and the performers are donating their talents. To make the festival a success the organizers will need lots of volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, please contact them. Even if you have only a couple of hours available your help would be most welcome. Give them a call and they’ll welcome you aboard. To find out more visit the Festival’s webblog at princetontraditional.org or give Jon and Rika a call at 295-6010

Claire Boucher from Brittany in France will be appearing at this year’s Princeton Traditional Music Festival

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SpotlightCOMMUNITY Merritt gives gift to Tulameen The City of Merritt donated this Zamboni to the outdoor rink in Tulameen, BC. The Tulameen Community Club extends a hearty thank you to the city Council and the City of Merritt for their generosity.

Contributed The Princeton Museum held its first summer camp for kids this past week. Mad Scientist Camp was attended by 12 little scientists who were joined by the JAE Summer Reading Program for an afternoon of fun. 24 kids enjoyed themselves!

A wee bit of fun to be had at the Princeton Museum Two more summer camps will be hosted at the Princeton Museum for kids aged seven to 11. The three day fun camps run Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Young Explorers Camp takes place July 23 to 25: Map reading and trail exploration... Prospectors Camp is August 6 to 8: learn about mining from real geologists and engineers... Camps cost $65 and campers

require a bag lunch, comfortable walking shoes and a hat to provide protection from the sun. Nut free snacks, sunscreen and drinking water are provided. To find out more call 250-2957588 or email: princetonmuseum@ gmail.com Also, don’t miss out on the opportunity to view some fabulous antique toys. Pay a visit to the museum and check out the summer Toy Exhibition.

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Merritt’s Zamboni finds a new garage Tulameen, BC - The Tulameen Community Club wants to thank the City of Merritt for donating their Zamboni to the outdoor rink in Tulameen, BC. The Tulameen Community Club maintains the rink in this small recreationfocussed town just outside of Princeton and their very own ‘new to them’ Zamboni will help make this task a breeze! Tulameen has a full NHL sized outdoor arena just behind its firehall, complete with hockey nets. Tulameen is part of the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen, but their outdoor rink is operated 100 per cent by dedicated volunteers who tirelessly keep the ice useable, weather permitting. They have relied on donations to operate and maintain a Zamboni that was borrowed, (up until now), from the Princeton arena. Fully lit, this outdoor rink is enjoyed day

and night. And it is about to get even better. Tulameen is in the middle of a project called Raise The Roof. This project will see the construction of a roof over the existing outdoor arena, lengthening the user time on the ice surface by protecting it from the elements, and making the volunteer icemen’s job much easier! The Tulameen Community Club would like to share our gratitude once again with the City of Merritt for the generous donation of their Zamboni to our outdoor rink facility. Who knows….?? Once we have the roof complete, perhaps we can invite the Merritt teams to our new ‘barn’ to show off our new Zamboni. Wouldn’t that be something! Again, City Council and the City of Merritt, The Tulameen Community Club wishes to send a giant THANK YOU for your generosity!

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This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, September 9, 2013 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

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Saute for about 4 minutes, add the meat and saute for another 3 minutes, or until the meat is medium-rare and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Squeeze the lime over the mixture. Serve immediately on the warm flour tortillas with shredded lettuce and salsa. Jerk Marinade Makes about 11/2 cups 1

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In a resealable plastic bag, combine the meat, marinade and vegetables. Rotate the bag to coat the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 6 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Light a medium fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to 350 F. Remove the lamb from the bag and grill for 4 minutes on each side, until browned. Do not overcook -- you will complete the cooking with the vegetables in a skillet. Remove the meat from the grill and cut it into thin slices. Stack the tortillas and wrap them in aluminum foil. Place the package on the grill to warm while you finish the lamb and vegetables. In a skillet or on a griddle, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the vegetables and dry jerk seasoning.

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, the final countdown until big changes are in store has begun. Are you ready for all of the things you still have to get done? If not, get busy and enlist a few helpers. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, you are often supportive of those around you and they appreciate that support. Continue to be a valued friend and confidante, and you’ll be happy you did. PISCES: Pisces, you may have to ask for some help this week. Accept this support and recognize it’s necessary to get the job done. ARIES: Aries, work to strengthen a relationship with a coworker or acquaintance. Developing this relationship now will bear fruit down the road. TAURUS: Taurus, take some time for quiet contemplation this week. You have a lot of things on your mind and need to work through them before you can focus on other things. GEMINI: Gemini, you may find yourself on a spending spree and it may be difficult to know when to put your credit cards away. Bring a friend along to help you reign in your spending. CANCER: Cancer, with so many big decisions looming on the horizon, you may be thinking of running away from it all. But all of your problems will still be waiting for you when you get back. LEO: Leo, people have been coming at you from all angles and you’re ready for a break. Retreat to a quiet place sometime this week and pamper yourself. VIRGO: A change of scenery breathes new life into your daily routine, Virgo. Although it may be temporary, you will embrace the opportunities to recharge for a while. LIBRA: Libra, a new job may give you a new perspective on life. Make the most of this new perspective and apply it to both the personal and professional parts of your life. SCORPIO: Scorpio, sometimes people just do not get your sense of humor, so don’t be upset if a joke doesn’t garner the laughs you anticipated. Your closest companions will still share a laugh. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, you will host a house full of guests this week. This role suits you well, so don’t worry as the party draws closer and the pressure begins to mount. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to truck driver Fred Krenn for keeping that load of logs on his truck after the reach broke and trailer went sideways! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Thumbs up to Dawn Kastor for keeping her truck out of traffic, avoiding further incident. Thumbs up as well to the quick response of all the emergency personnel at time of accident. Name: Lexie Gibson Likes: Horses and Swimming Dislikes: Hockey and mean people

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 - 10:00 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

Community 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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Business & Service Directory AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

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

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

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

CAN-AM SKIDOO

BOWLING

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

DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICE  

DARYL CLARKE

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

Phone: 250-295-0095

Cell: 250-293-6021

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RENTAL STORE

princeton

farm centre ltd

FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES

Marg & Ed Reichert

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

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

EQUIPMENT RENTALS RENTAL STORE

Mahindra Tractors

George Edge

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

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ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service

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

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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

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Public Notice - Brown Bridge

VFFN - Fishing the Similkameen

closure July 22 to 31, 2013

Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists enjoyed yet another field trip on July 6 that included lunching on freshly caught rainbow trout, this time from the Similkameen River. Peter Antonick led a group of 12 to an idyllic spot near the old community of Allenby, where half the group fished while the others explored further along the river and returned in time to appreciate the endeavours of the anglers. Lunch on the beach included not only pan fried trout cooked in onion & garlic, but smoked salmon and home-made cherry wine, specialties of Peter’s! The day was wonderfully warm, and the water refreshingly cool for those brave enough to immerse themselves. We observed spotted sandpipers in the area, one with chicks, and were entertained by kayakers practicing their skills in the rushing current. It was definitely one of our less arduous outings! Our next field trip will be led by Amanda Lahaie on July 20. This will be an easy hike and may involve meeting early if the weather continues to be hot. For more information and to confirm attendance contact Amanda at 295-7596.

The Tulameen River Brown Bridge Re-Decking Project: The Town of Princeton will be re-decking the Tulameen River Brown Bridge starting on the 22nd of July. The Bridge over the Tulameen River will, therefore, be closed from July 22 to July 31 and traffic will be rerouted via Old Hedley Road and Highway 5A. Your patience is appreciated while this work is being completed and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Rick Zerr Chief Administrative Officer Town of Princeton DO THE MATH. ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSPAPER.

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Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

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

BOTTLE RETURN

THE HUT

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

BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner

327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

CONTRACTOR

Nick Itterman Contracting

GENERAL CONTRACTING

•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

HOME RENOVATIONS

General Home Repairs & Renovations

Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741

250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049

RENTAL SERVICES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK PET SUPPLIES Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.

Macey MacDonald

Phone: 250-295-7381

RESTAURANT

Princeton Rentals Rentals Princeton

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

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

Princeton Plaza

ROOFING SERVICE 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

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

250-295-3835

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MOBILITY SALES

Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside

Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks

367 HWY. 3

Now Accepting MILK Containers!

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

•10% Seniors Discount

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Support and encouragement —not a bad thing at all Having been slowed up for the past couple of weeks with a relatively I’ve noticed. insignificant case of vertigo, I’ve been spending more time thinking than After enjoying these posts, I scrolled down to read another that a doing. This is not something that comes easily to me. I can’t believe how friend had shared. I found myself in tears, watching the courageous fidgety I get just envisioning this. There are many opportunities to rest and young woman, Malala and listening to part of her speech to the UN. If take it easy but the trick is to soothe and slow the mind while doing so. I’ve you recall, she is the person who was shot in the head by extremists who been doing my best and my go-to activity is to read books (Wolf Willow by were trying to stop her campaign to see girls in Pakistan allowed the same Wallace Stegner) and research on the internet. I know, I know, that’s not educational rights as boys. She speaks with much conviction. She has really resting but it does slow the body down, if not the mind and doesn’t been made stronger by her horrific experience and has received enduring seem to involve head bobbing or bending over, the two things which can support from her father and mother, as well as many people from her MERRILYN HUYCKE make me very dizzy. I am not very graceful in my restricted state! own country. She did not lose her gifts for reading, writing and public Today, I did my usual check of Facebook. There is a lot to be said for speaking and she will be a force to be reckoned with for many years if she and against social media. I shamelessly admit I use it to stay up to date is able to continue with her quest. Although it would be a stretch to call with my children’s activities. My grandchildren are featured often and checking Facebook every morning doing research, it hasn’t escaped my although others may be bored, I think they are the most amazing people buzzy mind that the juxtaposing of the much loved little Canadian grandin the world. For example, I am in the middle of an across-the-board painting trade children across from the young woman from Pakistan creates something profound to with Laura who is four and a half. I am able to see her progress because her mom contemplate. All are equally loved. Yet, all are not equally protected. How can this be? I would like to think that Malala’s struggle is nearly over but history says, “No.” posts photos of her painting one of her specialities, a brightly colored gigantic heart. In the meantime, one thing I do know. Even though I grow older and will eventuHer color sense is impeccable. See what I mean? My other four and a half year old granddaughter, Callista, is more inclined toward architectural endeavors and the latest ally find myself more reliant on others and forced into unwilling physical inactivity, I photo of her posted by her mom shows her helping her dad with a serious renovation can still love my family with all my heart and I can support and encourage them in the of her bedroom. She is very organized and often keeps her dad grounded in reality same way that Malala’s parents have done for her. And that’s not a bad thing!

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N & L SERVICES

Mother’s car is ill for Heaven’s sake!

GET REAL... CALL NEAL! 2 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

ENGRAVING SERVICE

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Herman F. Zorn

Government Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966 Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26 4238 Princeton Summerland Road Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 Phone: 250-295-6254 Email:hermzorn@xplorenet.com

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Herman F. Zorn

Government Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966 Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26 4238 Princeton Summerland Road Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 Phone: 250-295-6254 Email:hermzorn@xplorenet.com

FLOORING SERVICE

Laska’s Floor Service

•Supply

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

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

PET GROOMING

GARDEN CENTRE

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses

Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning

OPEN:

Phone:(250)499-5785

Services • Ductless Systems for Heating & Air Conditioning • Wood Stove Inspections WETT Certified Stan Hanson - Licensed Refrigeration Mechanic Tyson French - Licensed Certified Gas Fitter 250-295-8341

POST SALES

PRESSURE WASHING

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

Email: don_annas@nethop.net

Karrie Crucil Owner

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131 Pinewood 28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road 250-295-7314 or 250-438-0274 (cell) •Pick-up and Delivery available

327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming

Brian Coyne Owner

Sales & Delivery Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

RENTALS/LANDSCAPING

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OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

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250-295-6449

-LANDSCAPING -FOUNDATIONS -WATER LINES FENCING SPECIALISTS *FULLY INSURED* ALL Facets of PRESSURE WASHING with HOT WATER •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

Serving the Similkameen Valley since 1968

$15.00 PER WEEK

Cliff’s Eco Pressure Systems Residential Pressure Cleaning Clean Water & Bio-Degradeable Soaps Cliff Glover Owner/Operator

250-295-3639/250-295-8100 ckglover@nethop.net

SEPTIC SERVICES #

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SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

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Celebration of Life Keith Wharton rd

On August 3 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

The family of Keith will be remembering a life taken far too soon. We would like you to consider joining us.

Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

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LIVE-IN MANAGER for 50 unit apt. bldg in Trail, B.C. Send resume to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, B.C. V1R 2S9. sstevenson@telus.net

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MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

NORTHERN Savings Credit Union has openings for Full time Member Services Representatives for our Masset & Queen Charlotte branches on Haida Gwaii. If you are interested in providing excellent customer service and have good time management and organizational skills. Minimum Qualifications: Secondary school diploma, working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Previous financial services, sales and customer service experience preferred. Please apply online at www.northsave.com

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME buncher and buttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;top operator required for a logging contractor in the Smithers area. Competitive rates & benefit package available. Please call 250-847-1531 or 250-8470586 or fax resume to 250847-1532 .

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Job Posting: Princeton & District Community Services is seeking applications for a Police-based Victim Service Worker in the Princeton area. The Victim Service Worker will provide support and assistance to victims/witnesses of crime, trauma, tragedy and their families in compliance with the guidelines set out in the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract for Police-based Victim Services. This is a half-time position and will be based out of the Princeton RCMP detachment. The preferred applicant will possess superior communication skills (written, verbal and computer), be self-motivated and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system. Qualifications will include education, training and experience in the social service field. A Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to a vehicle is required.

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LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day camp for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne

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Closing date for applications is July 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM. Please submit applications to the attention of Lynn Pelly, Executive Director, Princeton & District Community Services, Box 1960, Princeton BC V0X 1W0. Inquiries may be made to mail@pdcss.com or by calling 250-295-6666.

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LUCEIIA KINNEY of Sparwood, B.C. Would like to announce the birth of her baby brother, EMMETT GREGORY KINNEY Born on April 22, 2013 at 8:28 a.m. weighing 9lbs, 8oz., 21â&#x20AC;? long. Proud parents are; Ward & Stacey Kinney of Sparwood, B.C. Proud grandparents are; Allan & Dawn Lay of Princeton, BC & Greg & Tanis Kinney of Abbotsford, B.C. This announcement is brought to you by the Similkameen Spotlight

FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a First Nations Support Worker at Princeton Secondary School in Princeton. This is a temporary position, 25 hours per week for the period September 3, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education. Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code #228761, and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until July 26, 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.

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3 Rooms For $299, (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

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N.H. 315 square baler $2750. New Idea 4865 Round Baler $5500. John Deere 1830 Tractor $6250. N.H. 1033 Bale wagon $1500. 1-250-446-2543

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Friendly Frank Workshop industrial fans $20. New-never used Memorex turntable (to record records to CD) with computer connections $60. Robson digital piano on stand $60. 250-2950176

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Four Families Something for everyone! Saturday July 20 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 497 Corina Ave.

Garden Equipment 18 HP RIDE-ON lawnmower, comes with snow blower attachment. Paid $6000, will sell for $3000. Like new. 250-2950201

4 Bedroom, 2 bath, large shop. Double lot. 306 8th ave. East Princeton 250-295-6770

Apartment Furnished BACH. SUITE in downtown Princeton. Includes utilities & satellite TV & furnished. $450/month. Must have excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/P, must be quiet & clean. Avail. now. Call 1604-484-2783 leave message with best time to call back

Mobile Homes & Pads #60 DEBLYN MHP. 2 bedroom mobile home, all appliances. Newly renovated. $625/month. 250-295-6993

Homes for Rent 1bdrm house Cawston, $650, incl. util., 3bdrm mobile, orchard setting, $700 incl. util., 250-499-0558, no text msgs. 3 BEDROOM house on large lot, quiet street, 3rd bench. Many nice features, attached garage, $900/month. Avail. now. Electric heat. Need 2 excellent references, No canine pets, Call 250-295-7827 for more details after 5 pm GREAT DOWNTOWN location. 2+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, F/S/W/D/DW. Furnished, gas fireplace, gas heat. N/S, N/P, Non-drinkers. $900/month + utilities. Must have 2 excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Avail. now. 250-295-3992 NEWER 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, family room, large kitchen with newer fridge, stove & dishwasher. Located downtown. Avail. Aug 1. N/P, prefer non-smokers. $1,200/month + DD. Includes heat, lights, laundry & yard maintenance. Must have excellent refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-295-6408

HOMES FOR RENT â&#x20AC;˘ OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes everything. â&#x20AC;˘2 BEDROOM on acreage F/S/W/D/DW, small guest house 16 K out Hwy 5A $1200/month + Util. â&#x20AC;˘2 BEDROOM upper suite, F/S/W/D. In town $700/month includes heat. â&#x20AC;˘ SMALL 2 bedroom lower suite, big fenced yard. F/S shared laundry. Suit quiet single person. $750/month includes Util. Avail Sept 1. DD & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025

Suites, Lower 1 BEDROOM basement suite. Heat, hydro, cable included. N/S, N/P. Avail Aug. 1 $550/month 250-293-6472

Want to Rent QUIET OLDER tenant seeks cleaned furnished cabin or apartment. In or near downtown. Must include utilities, cable and internet. Fireplace would be a bonus. Reasonable rent please. Contact 250-295-3535 ask for Lisa.

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Motorcycles 2007 YAMAHA V-Star, fully dressed, like new 6800 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra road lights. Call 250-2957554 ask for Ray Sr. $5,000

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Scrap Car Removal â&#x20AC;&#x153;WANTEDâ&#x20AC;? 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

Sport Utility Vehicle 2011 ATV 400 Max Bombadier, mag wheels, winch 54â&#x20AC;? snow plow. 2011 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Black box trailer for transportation and storage. Both in excellent condition. Call 250-295-0355 for more info.

Trucks & Vans 1994 Ford pick-up 4x4 $1,500. 2003 Chevy Blazer 4x4 $2,000. 2003 Dodge Caravan $2,500. 250-2957351 or 250-295-2247

10 FT LOWE flat bottom boat, made by hand. Used only once. $750. 250-295-3100 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9 mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. $3,500 250-293-1229

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1989 FORD F-350 Corsair Motor home. 28 ft excellent condition 82,898 km. $7,500 obo. 250-295-7554

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF JOHN ARCHIBALD CURRIE late of 95A Ridgewood Drive, Princeton, BC NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at #305-771 Vernon Ave, Victoria, BC, V8X 5A7, before August 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. Duncan Currie, EXECUTOR By his Solicitor S. BRUCE CORNFIELD

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MLS 139793 Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in downtown Princeton. Features new energy efficient gas furnace. $179,900.00

MLS 144022 Charming 2 bedroom home in quiet downtown location. Large potential workshop area for the handyman or hobbyist. $189,900.00

MLS 141839 Fabulous newer 2 bedroom home just 20 minutes from Princeton. on .44 acre lot. Features skylights and laminate flooring. $299,900.00

MLS 144231 Gorgeous creek front acreage just 20 minutes north of Princeton. Easy access off the highway with hydro & shallow well in place. $157,000.00

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486 Auburn Cres.

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2620 Nicola Ave.

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

MLS 143750 CONTINGENT: Major upgrades including flooring to this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Low maintenance yard plus carport. $159,000.00

MLS 136016 Princeton’s finest park offers affordable living! Conveniently situated next to public pool, tennis courts & baseball for active living. SOLD

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

3957 Summers Ck. Rd.

335 Waterfront Ave.

2971 Allison Lake Road

1-473 Corina Ave.

MLS 142858 Perfect get away. A-frame is perfectly set on half an acre. Cabin is fully furnished with open loft area. $239,900.00

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

MLS 143306 Lakeview cabin at popular Allison Lake. Cabin features 2 beds, 1 bath and wood stove. Accessible by car off Hwy 5A. $239,900.00

MLS 141770 Remodelled 2 bedroom home in a quiet corner of Deblyn MHP. Two decks, hut tub and infrared sauna. $69,900.00

2971 Crestview Road

586 East Similkameen

177 - 5th Street

271 Riverside Ave.

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

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 144452 Lovely year round home in beautiful Tulameen, just a couple minutes walk to Otter Lake. 2 bedroom, large concrete patio. $267,000.00

MLS 143480 Newer construction home on quiet street, just steps away from the Tulameen River. 3 beds plus bath & laundry upstairs. $185,900.00

2216 Bromley Cres.

2200 Highway 5A

2-590-E Similkameen

101 Copperhead Road

MLS 140979 Come live minutes from town with all the privacy in the world. Property is a must see. Over 5 acres in gated community. $160,000.00

MLS 141145 Beautiful view. Come build your dream home. Great location only minutes from the downtown core. $79,900.00

MLS 142388 Come and live steps from the Similkameen River. 2 bedroom rancher located on 1/2 acre lot in a quiet subdivision. $239,900.00

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MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. SOLD

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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