Similkameen Spotlight, September 18, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

news Fire at historical Cedars Motel Page 2

LIFESTYLES A visit to Kelly Peak Page 6

SPORTS

Posse win home/ season opener Page 1 & 9

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Posse win season-home opener The Princeton Posse dominate first period scoring three goals against the Kelowna Chiefs. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Support for the Princeton Posse has shown itself incredulously over the past couple of weeks. The community has rallied, answering the call for billet housing for players and volunteers to man the events and games. “I’m just blown away by the support,” said Dean Johnston, president of the Princeton Posse. Johnston and the new board of directors have come forward with fresh ideas and look forward to an exciting future for the team. The team is lead by general manager/head coach Bill Rotheisler. Assisting Rotheisler are assistant coaches, Mark McNaughton and Dave Clare. The season opener as well as home opener started on Friday, Sept. 13 with the tailgate party at the Princeton Arena. The Kettle Valley Switchmen provided the party ambiance with rockin’ blues while the crowd enjoyed the refreshment garden, steak and prawn dinner by Billy’s Family Restaurant and smokies served up by Barbara Bushewsky. With game time on the horizon fans lined up out the door to get their stamp and seats before 7 p.m. Hockey bells to help make some noise were passed out by ladies from Valley First Credit

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Weather Watch Wednesday

High 17/Low 8

Thursday

High 18/Low 6

Friday

High 20/Low 9

Saturday

High 15/Low 7

Sunday

High 16/Low 5

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Eric Schmidt of the Princeton Posse faces off with Kelowna Chief’s Jordan Salahor during the season opening game held in Princeton on Friday, Sept. 13.

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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 7 p.m.. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services.

VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171

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!

Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcome!

PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge.

PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the Princeton Library Conference Room on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome!

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

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. New Members are most welcome!

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 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 ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.

Fire at Cedars Motel

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Owner, Tima Jones and daughter Marina (right) are pictured in front of the units damaged by the early morning fire at the Cedars Motel in Princeton, B.C. Although saddened at the loss of this part of the historical motel, the women are grateful that no one was hurt. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

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Just before 6 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 12 a fire broke out in Unit 4 at the Cedars Motel, located at 139 3rd Street in Princeton, B.C. The fire destroyed Unit 4. Units 3 and 5 contain heavy smoke and water damage. The larger portion of the motel remains unscathed. Alerted by guests and by her daughter, owner Tima Jones called 911 and Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade responded. “Thank goodness no one got hurt—everyone got out,” said Jones and daughter Marina. Marina Jones added, “the fire department got here very quickly.” The cause of the fire is not known at this time. “It didn’t take long to put it out—about 45 minutes,” said Assistant Fire Chief Robert

Banks. He was happy to report that, “the rooms weren’t occupied and no one was hurt.” He also commented on the fact that it was a well built building. Tima Jones and her late husband purchased the motel 10 years ago and have not been able to find out it’s exact age. So far, the Spotlight has located a photo dating the Cedars Motel back to 1963— it was then known as the Ho Hum Motel. Norma Kraetor has lived in Princeton since 1937, in the area of the motel for 65 years and said she believes it has been there that long. “It’s pretty old,” she said. Both Jones and her daughter are very impressed with the response and action of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Brigade. “They got here fast, got the fire out quickly and even cleaned up the mess after,” said Marina Jones.

Residents explore Transit Future Bus

The BC Transit Future Bus parked in Veterans Square last Wednesday in order to give residents the chance to explore the Transit Future Plan and speak with BC Transit representatives.

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FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438 LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! Youth 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. CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP COMMITTEE: Next meeting Sept, 26 at 7:00 p.m., in the Chamber Boardroom. (Never to early to start to plan!) Volunteers welcome to join, bring your ideas!

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A 40-foot decommissioned bus transformed into an interactive public consultation tool with a draft of the 25 year transit plan has been on tour since Sept. 10. The opportunity for residents to get a better view of the Transit Future Plan was given last Wednesday by Steve Harvard, Regional Transit Manager - Southern Interior and transit representatives who were on hand to answer questions. The plan is a partnership between BC Transit, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) and member municipalities who are working towards the development of a 25 year future plan to try to meet the growing needs for transit in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Public consultation is the first part of the plan. With the tour, BC Transit is helping residents to learn more about public transit and are gathering information from residents to learn more about community needs. Together with the communities input and the existing plans, options and ideas for service will be put together.

During the Spring of 2014 BC Transit will go on tour again visiting the communities to show residents the options and to get feedback as well as thoughts on how they should be prioritized. If you were unable to view the Transit Bus while it was here in Princeton, you have until Sept. 29, 2013 to add your comments online at www.bctransit.com/transitfuture

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Floods, fires costly for B.C. government Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government’s promised balanced budget is still on track, despite a dip in personal income tax revenues and higher than expected costs for flood and forest fire response, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said this week. Releasing first-quarter financial results for the current fiscal year, de Jong said the finance ministry expects to post a small surplus of $136 million on the province’s operating budget of $44 billion. For the second time since the election, the surplus forecast was reduced. NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth continued to question whether the books will be balanced by next spring. “The government spent millions of dollars in the run-up to the election campaign promoting its jobs plan, promoting its budget, basically saying if they were re-elected, everything would be rainbows and unicorns,” Farnworth said. “The surplus has been reduced twice, and we’re only just in the first quarter.” De Jong said despite the relatively small area burned by forest fires this year compared to last year, costs were $71 mil-

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong presents first-quarter financial results in Victoria.

lion more than budgeted because more fires were in populated areas in the south, requiring aerial and rapid response. Forest fire budgeting is always a “crapshoot,” with dry weather, lightning strikes and proximity to settlement impossible to predict with any accuracy, he said. (A Sept. 3 Black Press report incorrectly estimated that forest fire fighting costs would be down this summer,

despite a long period of dry weather.) Emergency flood response costs added another $27 million to the bills for B.C. in the first quarter, after heavy rains swept through southeastern B.C. and into southern Alberta, where downtown Calgary and High River were flooded. De Jong said the government’s hiring freeze and wage freeze for non-union staff continues, along with the “cooperative gains” mandate for union contracts that requires raises to be funded by savings in other areas of the operation. Total government revenue was up $69 million from the government’s postelection budget update in June, helped by higher than expected corporate tax revenues. Property transfer tax revenues were up $25 million, reflecting an uptick in the B.C. housing market. Other tax revenues were up $10 million, after what de Jong said was a smooth transition from the harmonized sales tax to the separate provincial sales tax this spring. Forest revenue was up $62 million from the June forecast, but mineral revenues were down $41 million, mainly due to lower coal prices and reduced shipments.

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Sensible BC campaign ~collecting signatures now Leo Bice is currently collecting signatures for the Sensible BC campaign—the campaign for a Marijuana Referendum. Bice and his wife Allanna are canvassers for the Fraser-Nicola electoral district. Within 90 days, (now until October) canvassers have to collect signatures from 10 percent of the registered voters in each BC electoral district to qualify for a referendum. Bice is hoping to collect a minimum of 3,000 signatures from his area. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily during the week he will be set up out in front of the gas station just off of Hwy 3 at the entrance to Bridge Street. On Saturday, September 21, canvassers will be collecting signatures during the farmers market in the Plaza Mall parking lot. For more information on the campaign visit SensibleBC.ca

Application for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Radio-Off Meter Option THE APPLICATION

THE REGULATORY PROCESS

On July 26, 2012, pursuant to the Utilities Commission Act, FortisBC (electric) Inc. (FortisBC) filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project. On July 23,2013, the Commission granted CPCN Order C-7-13 (the Decision) for the AMI Project subject to the condition that FortisBC confirm in writing that it will file an application for an opt-out provision by November 1, 2013 based on principles set out in the Decision.

The Regulatory Timetable including the deadline for Intervener and Interested Party registrations will be established in a future Commission order and will be accessible on the Commission website.

On August 30, 2013, FortisBC filed an application for a Radio-Off AMI Meter Option (the Application) based on principles set out by the Commission Panel in the Decision. The Application sets out the fees and process for customers who choose the Radio-Off AMI Meter Option.

INTERVENTIONS Persons wishing to actively participate in the FortisBC proceeding must register as Interveners through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com as soon as possible. In their registration, Interveners must identify the issues that they intend to pursue and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Non-residents of the FortisBC service area must state why their interests are affected; the Commission Panel may otherwise restrict registration to residents of the FortisBC service area. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties through the Commission’s website or in writing, as soon as possible, identifying their interest in the proceeding. By participating and/or providing comment on the Application, you agree that all submissions and/or correspondence received will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.

PUBLIC INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS The Application and supporting material will be made available for inspection at the following locations:

FortisBC Head Office

British Columbia Utilities Commission

fortisbc.com

bcuc.com

Suite 100, 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7

Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2N3

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, as follows: Telephone: (604) 660‐4700 BC Toll Free: 1‐800‐663‐1385 Facsimile: (604) 660‐1102 Email: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com

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Project could provide example Black Press Guest Editorial

Tulameen’s Raise the Roof project could provide the regional district with an example of how future projects of this kind could best be carried out in the region. The community of Tulameen really seems to have gotten their act together over this project - and so far, it appears that minimal government involvement in the construction of a roof over the community’s ice surface has been the most helpful way regional government could involve itself in the project. Residents were responsible for tracking down, applying for and receiving the grant funding as well as for putting together a workable plan of in-kind and volunteer labour that would make the project affordable. The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen provided the necessary government oversight to allow the grant money to flow from one government level to another, then essentially got out of the way to let the volunteers get on with it. The regional district board even unanimously approved the Raise the Roof committee’s Request For Proposal at a recent board meeting. This in spite of some directors apprehension over its unusual nature in being a mixture of contracted help, volunteer, in-kind and donated labour. More recently, the board also agreed to allow the project to keep interest earned on the grant money that was sitting in regional district accounts since last year. A savvy request on the part of the Raise the Roof Committee that also has prompted the board to look at its policy regarding interest earnings on grant money. We sincerely hope that Tulameen residents will be skating at their new rink under a new roof this winter. If so, it will provide a shining example of what a small community can achieve when it collectively puts its mind to it. It will also provide a shining example of an effective role the regional district can play in making these projects happen - by knowing when to involve itself, and when to let the citizens of the regional district help themselves. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $30 locally, $45 elsewhere in Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Bills coming due at B.C. Hydro VICTORIA – When Christy Clark became Energy industry lawyer David Austin calcupremier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to lates that of the proposed 26.4-per-cent increase, delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates. about 3.5 per cent can be attributed to BC BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Hydro buying power from private sources, at Commission to apply for rate increases totalprices competitive with new public power sources ling 32 per cent over three years. This, obviously, such as the Site C dam. Most of it comes from was a problem for an unelected premier whose overdue repairs to old dams, other costly projsingle message was that she was good for families, ects including the addition of turbines to two and faced an election in two years. Columbia River dams, and deferred debt from Tom Fletcher Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple previous meddling. of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the As many as 20 of BC Hydro’s existing private long history of political fiddles that pushed off power purchase contracts will be cancelled or expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon deferred. convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and The attrition rate on these projects has always Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be been about one out of three. This is what happens when the good for families downstream. risks of expanding the provincial electrical grid are shared Coleman scraped up some internal savings in the vast with private investors. utility and met Clark’s pre-determined target of keeping rate These run-of-river and wind projects were promoted to increases below four per cent in the pre-election period. maximize clean energy sources, as well as to spread the grid Last week, an August working paper on the need for BC to remote areas. This was Gordon Campbell’s climate change Hydro rate hikes was leaked. It showed BC Hydro making strategy. a case for new increases totaling 26 per cent over two years. Then came the gas boom. Clark seized upon liquefied The leak came via the Canadian Office and Professional natural gas exports as the key to future prosperity, and the Employees local 378, the BC Hydro inside staff union that has government soon declared burning gas “clean” as long as it a history of attacks on the B.C. Liberal government. facilitates LNG production. Bill Bennett, the current energy minister, spent the next Bennett now acknowledges that gas-fired power plants are couple of days repeating that this initial proposal had already an option for the future, they are cheaper than hydro. been rejected, and that work was well along to make the rate Bennett’s two tasks are to supply industry with cheap increase more palatable. power and get consumer rates under control. It looks as if COPE 378 and the NDP played their rehearsed roles. the gas is being turned up, and Site C is moving to the back Both tried to blame the situation on private power contracts. burner. The union and its political front are less concerned about Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for rising power bills than they are about holding onto the state Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc monopoly on electricity generation. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Danal Music Company Presents:

An Afternoon Country Gospel Concert

20th annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.

Featuring

Special thanks to Gene and Kathy Tellier from London Ontario for donating volunteer prizes from the Thames River Cleanup 2013. Volunteers should be congratulated for making the environment a safer and more pleasant place to experience.

“The Trubador and Friends”

September 21, 2013 St. Peter’s Catholic Church 43 Billiter Avenue 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

FREE!!! everyone iS welCome! Admission: FREE! FREE!!

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Shoreline cleanup 2013 at Osprey Terry Tellier Coordinator Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup - Osprey Lake

The “Friends of Osprey Lake” cleanup crew gathered again for the sixth annual shoreline cleanup at Osprey, Link and Chain Lake. This is the 20th year that Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanups have been happening all over Canada and we were proud to be part of the effort. Nineteen volunteers took to the water or shorelines of the three lakes to make it safe for all who inhabit or visit it. Tellier’s Fisherman’s Cove hosted a campfire and potluck supper for those who helped out. Once again there was a lot of discarded material from cigarettes and packaging of smoking material. Also problematic was litter from sports fishing such as Styrofoam bait containers, plastic lids, fishing line, fishing hooks and

bobbers. Beverage bottles, cans, and caps composed some of the recyclable materials as well as a propane bottle and various pieces of metal and broken glass. Unusual items retrieved from Osprey Lake were three full tackle boxes, fillet knives, butcher knife, Tracker location device, keyhole saw, comforter, blue jeans, food and beverage items. We want to extend our thanks to the City of Princeton for waiving the landfill fees. Many thanks also go to Norm Christman for transporting the garbage weighing approximately 500lbs. We also recognize the Osprey Lake Ratepayers Association for hosting the information on their Website. To get involved in a cleanup near you, go to Shoreline Cleanup.ca and become a coordinator or participant. It is up to all of us to make our waterways safe and enjoyable for all.

Fees set for smart meter holdouts Jeff Nagel Black Press

It won’t be cheap for opponents of wireless smart meters to keep their old analog electricity meters. BC Hydro says it will charge up to an extra $35 per month – $420 per year – on the roughly 60,000 smart meter holdouts for manual meter readings starting in December. Those who don’t want to pay that much have two cheaper options. They can accept a wireless smart meter at no charge. Or they can request a smart meter with the radio transmitter disabled for a one-time $100 charge and additional $20 per month fees starting April 1. Either way, those who opt to stay off Hydro’s smart grid will pay more. BC Hydro has sent letters to households that have refused smart meters outlining the options, along with a form to send back making their choice. Those who make no choice will be assigned the $35-a-month default option. “If you do not confirm your choice, BC Hydro will not exchange the meter at your home, and the monthly cost for keeping an old meter will be added to your BC Hydro bill,” states the letter from Greg Reimer, executive vice-president of transmission and distribution. The proposed charges must still be approved

Community Dinner Notice Correction: • The Perogie/Cabbage Roll Community Dinner will be held on Sept. 21/13 at the Legion. Get your tickets at the lounge.

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by the BC Utilities Commission. Hydro officials say the fees offset the expense of adding infrastructure so the grid works as planned and the costs of manually performing services now automated by smart meters. BC Hydro says those who keep old analog meters aren’t guaranteed that will be an option indefinitely. Crews will replace analog meters that break or have expired accuracy seals as long as the existing stock of old meters lasts. If that supply runs out, or for people who move to a new home, the only option will be to accept a smart meter, either operating wirelessly or with the transmitter turned off. Opposition group Citizens for Safe Technology calls the planned fees “extortionary” – noting they add up to as much as $25 million a year – and doubts regulators will be able to justify them. “Why should we pay not to have something harmful put on our homes?” the group said in a message to supporters, recommending they not return the forms. “Hydro believes that this announcement will push more customers to accept what they do not want or need. Many are understandably upset and confused by this latest ultimatum.” More than 1.8 million smart meters have been installed, leaving fewer than four per cent of Hydro customers without one.

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The Roy Culbertson

Youth Award for Excellence Roy Culbertson of Princeton, B.C. passed away on July 21, 2013. Roy was a well known long-time Princeton resident and a much respected business man. In his honour, the family has created the Roy Culbertson Youth Award for Excellence to be presented each year at Princeton Secondary School. Now that school is back in session, those who wish to contribute to this award are welcome to do so at Princeton Secondary School. Donations will be accepted at the school office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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A visit to Kelly Peak Rika Ruebsaat Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists

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The lucky winner of the Hope Air / Downtown Penticton Association raffle for a pair of WestJet tickets is Dawn Maeser from Pentictoncongratulations, Dawn.

Thank you for supporting the Hope Air raffle On behalf of Hope Air and our clients I want to thank everyone who bought a raffle ticket for helping us raise funds for more flights for Okanagan & Similkameen residents who need to access medical care far from home. Thank you – your support is greatly appreciated! If you haven’t had a chance to participate in the raffle but would like to support Hope Air and our mission of ‘Getting Canadians to Getting Better,’ you can make a donation online at: www.hopeair.ca Thank you again from all of us at Hope Air. Anna du Bois - Hope Air Donor Relations Officer

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On Tuesday, September 10 four of us hiked up to the alpine meadows just below Jim Kelly Peak and Coquihalla Mountain. The weather was perfect and we were all excited as we drove along the Tulameen River and then bounced our way over the deep culvert ditches on the track to the trailhead. The first part of the hike is forested with needlecovered footfalls that are delight to walk on. As we ascended, the blueberry and huckleberry bushes crowded the trail and we almost had to drag Peter Antonick screaming and kicking up the trail to keep him from spending the rest of the day picking. We promised him some picking time on the way down. Higher up the forest thinned out and mountain peaks sprouted up all around us. The alpine meadows in that area are stunningly beautiful with hundredmile views, turquoise lakes, autumntinged low bush blueberry bushes, shining granite hillsides and patches of snow. Above us the sky was vibrant and cloudless and the breeze carried the scent of spruce and heather. We had lunch on the shores of a lake dominated by Jim Kelly Peak and then continued along the ridge to more meadows, lakes

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Members of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the alpine meadows just below Jim Kelly Peak and Coquihalla Mountain.

and stunning views. The geography of the region became really apparent from this ridge. To the near west of us lay the jagged peaks and deep valleys of the Cascade Range and beyond that the peaks of the Coast Range poked the horizon. To the east lay the rounder, undulating profile of the OkanaganThompson Plateau. As we circled the ridge back to the downward trail we paused in blueberry meadows and began to pick our way down the mountain. Farther down we added huckleberries to our stash.

With beauty-filled thoughts and tired thighs we hiked to the truck and bounced our way back to the road and home again. Ed Staples will lead the next hike on Sept. 21 along the KVR trail from Coalmont to White Sands beach and back. Meet at Billy’s at 9 a.m. or the intersection of Coalmont Road and the KVR at 9:30 a.m. Our next meeting will be Oct. 8, 7 p.m., when Dennis St. John will speak on Monarch butterflies.

An extraordinary pet captures the heart I don’t know too many people who haven’t had an extraorTen to twelve men who were working their way through dinary pet in their lives, one that captures the heart and brings some very rough times just loved that dog! He was given walks, wonderful memories to mind. I am no exception. dropped treats from the dining table and even hugged by the When we first met Wylie, he was a stray pup of toughest biker when it was thought no one was about five or six months. He had wandered onto watching. property outside of Cochrane, Alberta. Luke, That is, except for the scorching hot evening the German Shepherd and Sixpack, the cat had they were all still up, chatting on the front porch. already claimed the territory so the family was Suddenly, Wylie came tearing around the corner searching for a home for the starving pup. We of the house, bounding up the stairs with that were captivated by this little fellow whose mama silly grin and trailing the overpowering stench was probably a German Shepherd and whose of skunk. To a man, they all magically levitated papa was a rolling stone of the coyote variety. toward the ceiling, standing on the furniture to He had a leer on one side of his face that our avoid touching the beast. He had several tomaMERRILYN HUYCKE to juice baths in the following days but Wylie vet guessed was from a terrible blow with a shovel. remained persona non grata. The scar from such cruelty had healed by the time You can quote me, the stuff doesn’t work, we adopted him and the name Wylie stuck. never has, never will. Wylie was a perfect gentleman right from the Because Wylie so rarely made a sound, Paul start. He was thrilled with his good fortune. He never messed in the house, never barked or growled. However, came out to the front porch at suppertime when he heard he nearly ate us out of house and home and it seemed we two sharp barks. One of the residents was coming home and wouldn’t ever be able to feed him enough to catch up. We although not drunk, quite clearly smelled of alcohol. There thought we had finally got him to the stage where he was nour- were few rules but those few were carved in stone. The fellow ished but we came home one day after work to discover that he was asked to leave. He probably never got it but Wylie had had somehow managed to consume an entire pound of butter become Paul’s early warning system and ratted out several that had been left on the counter, followed by half the kapok more unsuspecting folk. stuffing of a living room cushion. I figure the kapok expanded We never could get Wylie to come when called. One horrible in his belly because he vomited it all up and when we arrived, day in July, he waited on the porch, one eye open for the screen he was trying to hide the evidence by eating it again. door to be left open. He slipped out and was off into traffic, Within a few months, Paul was offered a position in chasing a cat. The fellow who was driving the truck that ran Drumheller, Alberta, running a residential recovery home over him took him to the vet and he died there in the office. I for substance abusers. We packed up and moved into Grace cried for three solid days and the house was like a morgue. It’s House, sharing space with the residents. Wylie thought he had been a long time but I still miss him and we will always treasure died and gone to heaven. his joy, optimism and sense of adventure.

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POSSE - from page 1

King’s University teams to play at PSS On September 27 and 28 the King’s University Basketball Men’s and Women’s Teams are traveling to Princeton to host four basketball games at the Princeton Secondary School Gymnasium. The Men’s team traveled through last fall on their way down to the Lower Mainland and enjoyed their time so much they thought they would explore the opportunity to host the games in Princeton. Columbia Bible College from Abbotsford signed on to play, and the event was all set. There are a number of Princeton connections to the games as the King’s Women’s team includes local PSS basketball star Makenzie Johnston, and the Men’s team is coached by Jesse McLean and Jason Leslie who are both graduates of PSS. Makenzie is going into her fourth year of eligibility and is primed for a big season as she becomes a veteran leader on a young team. Last season, the Women’s team went 21-2 and were nationally ranked all season, spending most of the time at #3 in the nation. The team lost three key members of that team and now look to re-emerge with a lot of new faces, and Johnston will play a big role in leading the team. Johnston will start at the point guard position for King’s and will be expected to cover the opposition’s best guards. Jesse McLean is entering his fourth year with King’s and third year as Head Coach. The team has improved their win totals every season since McLean took over and is primed for a run to the playoffs this year in the ACAC. “I am excited both for our teams to get to play these games, but I am also excited to bring this high level of basketball to Princeton. These are elite athletes performing at an extremely high level and I think that the people who come out to watch will be very impressed with the basketball being played,” said McLean, “On our Men’s team we have many players who play above the rim, five or six of them that could throw down a dunk at any time.” King’s University plays in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and is part of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA). King’s plays against 14 other member schools in the ACAC including NAIT, MacEwan, and SAIT. Columbia Bible College is part of the PacWest Conference, playing schools such as Douglas, Capilano and Camosun, and is also a member of the CCAA.

Union - a much appreciated corporate sponsor of the Posse. Just before the game start, Posse president Dean Johnston stepped out onto the ice to take care of some unfinished business from the prior season. He then presented Kurtis Klinger with the KIJHL Player of the Month Award he won in February. Johnston also extended his appreciation to the people providing billet homes and to all the volunteers and sponsors that have come forward this season. First Posse goal was scored by Jon Thompson, assisted by Eric Schmidt and Devan Suidy. Second goal via Eric Schmidt with assists from Jon Thompson and Devan Suidy. Kelowna Chiefs made their first goal of the evening with Jordan Salahor, assisted by Nick Josephs and Alex Fortin. First period ends with third goal by Posse— Eric Kubis assisted by Kurtis Klinger. Second period sees the Chiefs score unassisted by Nick Gnazdowsky and then an unassisted goal by Posse Josh Mack. Minutes later the Chiefs hike up to a score of three via Jaeger Bowles assisted by Nick Josephs and Jordon Salahor. Not enough to catch the Posse - Final score Princeton Posse 4 / Kelowna Chiefs 3. On Saturday the 14, the Posse hosted the North Okanagan Nights. The game went in to double overtime, with North Okanagan Nights breaking the tie score of 3 - 3. Final Scores of the evening; North Okanagan Nights 4 / Princeton Posse 3.

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Fourth goal and the win Posse players celebrate the fourth and winning goal of the home and season opener on Friday, Sept. 13. Posse take the win 4 - 3 over the Kelowna Chiefs. Lisa Carleton/ Spotlight

Donate today and help support women’s health in your community. Every September, Shoppers Drug Mart® stores across Canada set up a Tree of Life in support of women’s health, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to women’s health initiatives in your community. Over the years, you’ve contributed over $20 million and we’re hoping you’ll help us make a difference again this year. Visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart between September 14 and October 11 and buy a leaf ($1), a butterfly ($5), an acorn ($10) or a cardinal ($50) to help women’s health grow in your community. To donate online or find out which women’s charity your local Shoppers Drug Mart store supports, visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/treeoflife.

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From September 16th -21st help us collect food from neighbourhoods across B.C.

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Get involved.

Allfood foodcollected collectedininRidge your neighbourhood All Meadows will be will be donated to your donated to the Friends inlocal Needfood Foodbank. Bank. To volunteer visit bctfooddrive.org today! Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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Laurie Currie Junior Golf Championship Photo courtesy of Sharleen Anderson

Chase Rempel congratulates fellow competitor, Michael White, on his repeat capture of the Laurie Currie Memorial Junior Golf Club Championship title. White had a 2-stroke lead after the first day and widened the gap to claim the weekend victory with a two day gross score of 168.Â Chase earned second spot honours with Eric Holland, Corey Thompson and Hannah Gould rounding out the field. On-course prizes were dominated by Chase who won closest chip, furthest after 2 shots, KP, and longest putt. Eric Holland won KP on hole #11 while Hannah Gould won the Longest Putt sunk on Hole #17. Congratulations to all the golfers who enjoyed two sunny days of golf on a challenging course.

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WIN A HOME

Valued at $259,900 “OPEN THE VAULT” AND THE HOME IS YOURS Open the vault with the right combination of numbers and a beautiful, fully finished home will be yours!

ONLY 250 PEOPLE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN THE VAULT. BE SURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT. The stunning home you could win is 1385 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It includes all of the appliances with stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a fully landscaped front yard. To view the floor plan visit our website and look for the Sun Peaks floor plan. Visit our showhome to key in your 7 lucky numbers and see if they will open the vault. Our showhome is open Monday to Friday from 1-5 pm. Our OPEN THE VAULT Contest runs from 1:00 pm September 16, 2013 to 2:00 pm October 4, 2013. Showhome is located at 480 Similkameen Ave. Princeton, BC

Some rules and conditions apply: Players must be 19 years of age or older. Attempts to open the vault is limited to one per person. If the vault is not successfully opened the mystery vault numbers will be revealed to the public as per direction from Capri Insurance Services Ltd. (October 4, 2013 at 2:00 pm). The contest runs from 1:00 pm September 16, 2013 until 2:00 pm October 4, 2013. If a person successfully opens the vault during the duration of the contest they will be accountable for property taxes, land transfer taxes and their own legal fees.

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Whether you are single, a couple or family, Copperstone has a home for you. Large fenced backyards, two master suites and your choice of interior options are just a few of the features offered in these unique homes which back onto the pristine Canada Trail. Homes start at $235,000 and range in size from 1182 to 1651 sq. ft. Pricing includes a stainless steel range, fridge and dishwasher.

Call Doug at 250-295-1585 for a private viewing.

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Vegetable Paella

Paella perfect for last summer soiree When autumn is on the horizon and temperatures are about to take a turn for the colder, many families prefer to enjoy one last fiesta outdoors before calling it quits on the outdoor entertaining season. The following recipe for “Vegetable Paella” from Deb Roussou’s “350 Best Vegan Recipes” (Robert Rose) makes a great dinner on the deck with family and friends.

Serves 6 to 8

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups short- or medium-grain white rice 2 cups warm water 11/2 cups dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon saffron threads or ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained 3/4 cup sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 8 ounces thin asparagus or green beans, trimmed and halved 1/3 cup green olives 3 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

1. Place paella pan over medium heat and let pan get

CAPRICORN: Keep your feet on the ground this week, Capricorn. Even if you prefer to have your head in the clouds, keeping your cool will pay dividends in the long run. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, enjoy some quiet time so you can regroup after a hectic couple of weeks. You earned some rest and relaxation, and this time away will recharge your batteries. PISCES: Pisces, you have a lot of good ideas, and it’s time to share those ideas at the office. Your star will soon start to rise. ARIES: Aries, the week ahead is looking pretty good, as you will find people are more sensitive to your needs. Work with those willing to work with you. TAURUS: Taurus, your visions of how things should be might differ from how things really are. Work toward improving those things that need some work, and things will turn out just fine. GEMINI: Some surprises come your way this week, Gemini. But things will soon begin to fall into place. Just be patient before you make important decisions. CANCER: Things may seem a bit strained this week, Cancer. But all it takes is a little cooperation and an increased focus on teamwork, and things will quickly return to normal. LEO: Leo, stay prepared and well organized and this week should fly by without a hitch. Feel free to try some things that go against the grain. VIRGO: Virgo, don’t feel badly about the things over which you have little control. Go out and have a good time this week, and eventually things will run their course. LIBRA: Libra, it may prove challenging to sit still the next few days. People may be pulling at you from many different directions, and you will not know which way to lean. SCORPIO: Scorpio, try not to be overly protective of your secrets this week. A friend or family member is offering their help and guidance, and such insight will prove invaluable. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, a seemingly insurmountable obstacle presents itself this week. Some creativity and quick thinking will be necessary, but you will enjoy the challenge. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

hot. Add oil and tip pan to coat. Add onion and fennel and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onions and fennel are lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in rice, lightly coating all grains with oil. Stir in water, paprika, wine, salt, saffron, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Gently shake pan to distribute rice evenly. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Remove pan from heat and scatter asparagus and green olives over rice. Cover pan and bake in

preheated oven until rice is tender with a slightly crusted bottom, about 30 minutes. 3. Scatter chopped parsley over top and serve hot. Chef’s tip: When garlic is browned too quickly, it will become bitter. If sauteing with other vegetables, add garlic toward the end of the browning process. To ensure time with your guests, make the paella up to 1 day in advance. Refrigerate cooled paella in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Spread in paella pan, cover and reheat in a 350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

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PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Joan's Jewellery & Cakes..... 250-295-6509 Sun Oka Appraisals........... 250-499-9565 The Winking Pedlar.............. 250-295-0820 Nugget Valley Gold.............. 250-295-1775 Sewn For You....................... 250-295-7663 Red Cross............................. 250-293-6467 Vermilion Forks Fitness...... 250-295-6099 Princeton Fire & Safety....... 250-295-0766 Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist)......... 250-295-2552 Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................ 250-295-8341

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to all the members of the community who assisted the Posse in their home opener weekend. Way to kick off hockey season in Princeton! Thumbs up to the COPA for Kids Aviation Program. Many thanks to the volunteer pilots for giving Princeton kids the opportunity to take flight.

Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Joe Martinsen 250-295-7951

St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714

Name: T Jay Smith Likes: Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; out to the music played while the Posse wins their home opener.

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

RENTAL STORE

Farm & Industrial Equipment

AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

Mahindra Tractors

Huffy’s Auto Repair

George Edge

4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

www.westcoasteq.com

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

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

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

SEPTIC SERVICES #

F1rst Choice

SEPTIC SERVICE

Reichert Sales & Service Ltd

Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales

reichertsales@mac.com

Sales & Delivery

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

Mark Riegling

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

CONTRACTOR

CAN-AM SKIDOO

Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

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

DARYL CLARKE

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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FARM MACHINERY DEALER

farm centre ltd

FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES

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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princeton

Marg & Ed Reichert

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

Farm & Industrial Equipment

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HOME REPAIRS

Mahindra Tractors

Farm & Industrial Equipment

FEED FENCING

George Edge

FARM SUPPLIES

www.westcoasteq.com

SHAVINGS/HAY STOVE PELLETS

283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com

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

PET SUPPLIES

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

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Phone: 250-295-7381

Princeton Plaza

HANDYMAN SERVICES RETIRED GUY

Summit Kennel Blend Nu Way Sport Mix NOW Nutro and More!

283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com

RENTAL SERVICES

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

SERVICE Experienced painter, home & deck repair.

250-295-0118

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms otterrock@nethop.net

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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

Madysen Salway Licensed LicensedHair HairStylist Stylist 224 224 Bridge Bridge Street Street Princeton Princeton BC BC 250-295-2552 250-295-2552

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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

367 HWY. 3

Now Accepting MILK Containers!

250-295-3835

madysensalway@gmail.com Walk Walk In’s In’sWelcome Welcome

BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner

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

HOME RENOVATIONS

CONTRACTOR

Nick Itterman Contracting

GENERAL CONTRACTING

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

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

Monday September 9th 6:15 p.m. @ The United Church Hall Call Paul for details 250-295-7374 New students welcome!

RESTAURANT

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

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

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

ENGRAVING SERVICE

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Hermann 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 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-6254 E-mail:hermannzorn@xplornet.com

HAIR STYLIST

Madysen Salway Licensed LicensedHair HairStylist Stylist 224 224 Bridge Bridge Street Street Princeton Princeton BC BC 250-295-2552 250-295-2552

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Macey MacDonald

Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks

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

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

Phone: 250-295-7381

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

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside

RENTAL SERVICES

PET SUPPLIES

KARATE

General Home Repairs & Renovations

•10% Seniors Discount

RAY MICHAUD

email: roofer.101@hotmail.com

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

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

Brian Coyne Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

AUTOMOTIVE

N & L SERVICES

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

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

250-295-0005

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

RENTALS/LANDSCAPING

POST SALES

le y t S d Ol Posts

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

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

OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services Septic inStallation

250-295-6449

-landScaping -FoundationS • new inStall -wateR lineS • Replacement FENCING SpECIalIStS • maintenance contRactS *Fully insured* *Gov’t Cert./reGistered/isured* ALL Facets of PRESSURE WASHING with HOT WATER •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

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Announcements

Employment

Coming Events

Career Opportunities

GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets: 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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

Local representative required please visit www.welcomewagon.ca

Are you SPORTS MINDED? If so, Join Our Team.

Employment

Help Wanted

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Be in business for yourself not by yourself. We offer: • Life Vested Renewals • Comprehensive focussed training • Unlimited earning potential For information, Please Call Lucky Campbell @ 250-809-4404

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

• GENERAL HELPERS • CAMP ATTENDANTS • JANITORS North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home. Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering company in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance Payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Children Daycare Centers 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

Employment Business Opportunities 25 Distributors Needed to partner with a US public traded anti-aging nutritional company. watch 8 min video, usanajean.blogspot.ca ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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.

Education/Trade Schools THERE’S A Critical demand for qualified Medical Transcriptionists in Canada. Enroll today with CanScribe and be working from home in one year. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

Help Wanted

GET FREE Vending machines Can earn $100,000+ per year. All cash. Retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

ACCENTUS IS hiring experienced Medical Transcriptionists to work from home. Candidates must have 1 year of acute care experience. Apply today! Send resume to: hr@accentus.ca Housekeeper needed, part time Mon., Tues., Weds., experience required, starting immediately. Call 250-295-6941

Funeral Homes

Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550

Princeton & District Community Services is in urgent need of qualified home support workers. Prospective home support workers must be registered with the BC Care Aide Community Health Worker Registry. Successful applicants must have access to a vehicle, a clear criminal record check, a TB skin test and an aptitude for working with seniors. Application forms are available at 47 Harold Ave. (Princeton) and resumes may be mailed to Box 1960, Princeton BC V0X 1W0 or emailed to: mail@pdcss.com.

LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL Looking for a substitute teacher or assistant. Must have E.C.E. & First Aid. Closing Date: Sept. 27/13 Drop off resume @ L.F.N.S. Old Hedley Road. Or mail to: L.F.N.S., Po box 852 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Phone: 250-295-3083 SEEKING EDITOR. Peak Publishing publishes The Powell River Peak Wednesday subscription newspaper, Friday TMC, Weekend Shopper and an online edition. Send resumes to Joyce Carlson, publisher@prpeak.com. Closing date: October 4, 2013.

Information

PRINCETON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

On Monday, September 30, 2013 in the Vermilion Court Lounge, 72 Fenchurch Avenue, Princeton, BC. Meeting will commence at 2:00p.m. Registration opens at 1:30p.m. Election of Officers will take place at this meeting. New Members WELCOME! By Order of the Board Princeton & District Community Services Society

Funeral Homes

Help Wanted

Employment

Help Wanted

Labourers

SURESPAN STRUCTURES requires Welder/Fabricator. Requirements: Welder Level “C” or 1st year fabrication minimum. Forklift and crane operators experience. Knowledge of how to interpret engineering drawings. CWB ticket an asset. Understand & apply basic mathematical skills. Preemployment drug screen may be required. Mail resume to 3721 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6P2, fax: 250-7468011 or email: shelly@surespanstructures.com

GUARANTEED Job Placement. Labourers,Tradesmen & Class 1 Drivers For Oil & Gas Industry Work. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Info 1888-213-2854

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

Facility Attendant 1 – Temporary Position PRINCETON & DISTRICT ARENA The Princeton and District Arena is seeking a positive, self-motivated and energetic individual to join our Arena team. Reporting to the Manager Leisure Services, the Facility Attendant 1 is assigned work by the Facility Attendant 2 and is required to perform custodial, janitorial and maintenance duties. Duties will include: • Reading gauges and recording data of the operation of the refrigeration plant. • Assisting with ice maintenance. • Operating the ice conditioner and edger. • Operating the skate sharpener as needed. • Performing minor maintenance and repairs on equipment and in the facility. • Providing direction to user groups as needed. • Conducting facility security checks. • Performing other duties as required. Requirements: • Working knowledge and experience in the operation of an ice arena preferred. • Ability to perform minor repairs. • Ability to exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with user groups and the public. • Ability to work well in a team and work well independently • Superior customer service skills • Experience operating an Olympia ice resurfacer preferred. • Completion of Grade 12 • Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check. • Ability to complete and attain a Safety Awareness Certificate. This temporary position (up to 40 hours per week – shift work is involved) until approximately March, 2014 is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The rate of pay for the position is $23.77 per hour. Qualified individuals, who are customer service oriented and able to effectively interact with the public, are invited to submit their applications by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013 to:

Human Resources Manager 101 Martin Street Penticton, BC V2A 5J9 Phone: (250) 492-0237 Fax: (250) 492-0063 Email: hr@rdos.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Help Wanted

TRADE JOURNEY HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC or APPRENTICE FT, TJHD Mechanic or Apprentice (3rd or 4th yr) for the Princeton Shop. Licensed TJHD Mech with CVIP Cert, BC DL Class 3 w/Air. Comp. wage & benefits pkg as per Union Contract. Forward resumes to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to (250) 493-6427.

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Employment

Services

Trades, Technical

Home Improvements

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofﬂoors.com

1.877.835.6670

Millwright/Planerman

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment “Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.” We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneﬁt program! READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:

www.tolko.com

or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.

Services

Financial Services $500 + INSTANT LOANS / 3 months to pay back / No credit check / Apply online or by phone / Bc-Loans.com / 1855-720-0096 DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 50% and debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Personal Care ESSENTIAL MASSAGE Pampering By Pamella Famous Kick Butt Massage Lymph drainage Hot stone massage By appt. Only 250-295-7980 •Rest •Relax •Rejuvenate KwikFit4u.com Distributor for whole body vibrational machines

HOME RENOVATIONS. Bathrooms, Kitchens & Basements. Also Energy Efficient Window installs. Free Estimates. Serving Kelowna to Osoyoos. Call 250-488-5338

Painting & Decorating

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Sm. bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095 FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $530 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

Commercial/ Industrial

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COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commercial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

3 Rooms For $299,

Homes for Rent

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

2 bdrm basement suite, fridge, stove, washer & dryer $500 plus utilities. No pets. 250295-3248 (Princeton) 2 bdrm home for rent in quiet area of Princeton. References required. For more info please call 250-295-6449. 3 bdrm, 1 bath home, downtown, W/D N/S, $800/month + utilities, pets negotiable, $400 DD. Call 250-295-3508 3 bdrm + Den, fenced yard, Avail. Oct. 1st, $800/month + utilities. 250-295-8333 3 bedroom, 2 2100 bath, sqft 2100 sqft 3 bdrm, 2 bath, rancher rancher home close in Princeton home in Princeton to school close to school hospital, and hospital, quiet and cul-de-sac, atquiet gartached cul-de-sac, garage, largeattached yard, $1200/ age, large yard, $1200/mo. mo. plus utilities. Call 705-272plus Call 750-2722246, utilities. viewing available. Available 2246, available. Oct. 1, 2013.viewing Available Oct. 1, 2013 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 $800./MO Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton 2 bdrm w/d s/f NS Closed in deck for smoking outside lrg fenced yard and a carport 250-499-9703 Beautiful 2 bdrm mobile in Princeton Park, too many features to mention, everything is new. $900/month + DD. References. No drugs, no smoking. Available Oct. 1. 250-378-4411

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2 Coats Any Colour

Merchandise for Sale Friendly Frank 75” Big O drainage pipe, 4” wide brand new $20. Call 250295-1510 Navy leather recliner $50. 250295-3379 Reﬁnished end table $25, students desk $30, Panasonic vacuum $30, end table magazine rack $35. 250-295-0028

Garage Sales 617 Hall Road, Princeton Hwy to Merritt, Sat. 21st, 10 am - 2 pm, Sun. 22nd 10 am - 2 pm. Furniture, antiques, paintings, miscellaneous.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ 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 Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 25th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 20, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 21, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Sklar Peppler - Top Quality couch, chair and ottoman, older set in mint condition. $150. Call 250-295-3882 STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

Real Estate Recreational THE PALMS RV Resort www.yumapalmsrvresort.com Rated top 2% in America. 6-54-3 monthly specials. Starting at $637.50 month. (plus Tax/Elec.) Toll Free: 1-855PALMS-RV (1-855-725-6778)

Recreation 2 bdrm home at Osprey Lake, ideal for fisherman, hunters, snowmobiling, ATVs or relaxation, sleeps 6 - 10 people, $100/night min. 3 days. Call 1519-360-0039

Suites, Lower Cozy 2 bdrm, light house keeping basement suite Available now, private entrance, includes heat, light, satellite TV, non-smoker, no pets, damage deposit, references required. $550 per month. Phone 250-295-0028

Want to Rent Recently disabled gentleman, requires a 1 bdrm or bachelor suite, reasonable rent (utilities included if possible), non drinker, non smoker and quiet. Please call 250-295-7619 or leave a message.

Transportation

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

Cars - Domestic 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 200,000 kms (engine), 335,000 kms (transmission), great gas mileage, automatic, FWD, needs some work, $900 OBO. Call 250-499-1607

Recreational/Sale 2009 Salem T22XLT Trailer, northern package, sleeps 6, bunk beds, air conditioner, microwave, used 2 weeks in 2010, $10,900. Roger 250295-6736 2011 12’ Black box trailer for transportation and storage. Both in excellent condition. $3500. Call 250-295-0355 2011 ATV 400 Max Bombardier, Mag Wheels, winch, 54” snow plow. $7500 Call 250295-0355 Older Camper - Good condition, includes stove, fridge, heater & dishes etc. $300 or best offer. 250-295-4041

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 1997 Toyota 4 Runner Limited, power windows, doors, seats, sunroof, remote start, cold A/C, 240,000 kms, new Firestone winter tires on rims, $4995. Call 250-295-3738

Trucks & Vans 2011 Chev Silverado 1 ton, 4x4, long box, Super Cab Duramax Diesel, loaded, 37,000 kms, $36,500. 250-295-7884

Auto Financing

Boats

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

12’ 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9 mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. $3,500 250-293-1229

Misc for Rent

1-800-961-7022

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

MONTHLY RENTAL + UTILITY

Room with shared Kitchen/Bathroom 2 Bedroom, Kitchen/Bathroom Small Chalet Chalet with Loft Large Chalet - Main and Loft Large Chalet - Lower 2 Bedroom House on Lake - Main 3 Bedroom House on Lake - Lower 2 Bedroom

$400 $800 + $200 $1,000 + $250 $1,500 + $300 $1,600 + $250 $1,000 + $200 $1,600 + $250 $1,000 + $200

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REALLY EXPERIENCE THE MURRAY DIFFERENCE! GOODWRENCH SERVICE!

QUICK LUBE

Oil & Filter Change $

49.95

Most Vehicles. No Appointment Necessary.

SAVE BIG ON WINTER TIRES!

Winterizing Special $

Large Selection to Choose From

Most Vehicles.

79.95

PUMP UP YOUR RIDE!

D L I W D MIL 2

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Paint Protection Film

ICBC BODY SHOP!

WE WORK ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS! I.C.B.C. ACCREDITED BODY SHOP AND WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT!

BEFORE

CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT! 250-493-7121 • TOLL FREE 1-888-937-8326 www.murraygmpenticton.ca BUICK • GMC

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Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, Sept. 21st • Raffle Prizes • Refreshments • Clearance Specials Prepare for Winter!

One Day Only!

One Day Only. Sat., Sept. 21st

Saturday, September 21st

15% Off

15% Off All regular priced in stock items Cash & Carry Only! *excludes flyer, clearance lines & charge accounts

• All wood stove orders • All wood pellet orders

(pallets only, free delivery in town only) * some conditions apply

Meet the Rep! Learn about Sico/Sikkens paint and stains. Our apologies, we are unable to process returns on Saturday, September 21, 2013

Fletcher Building Supplies Open Sundays 9-4 222 Burton Avenue Princeton, BC

250-295-6938

email: princeton@timbrmart.ca