NEWS Will the Racing Days tradition continue? Page 8
LIFESTYLES Follow The Great Hike through Princeton and area Page 17
SPORTS
Curling season has begun Page 19
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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 48
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
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Jessie’s Arts goes viral
Local artist Jessica McIvor’s art page on Facebook has garnered well over 2,000 likes since November 13. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Jessie’s Arts joined Facebook on November 13, 2013 with thanks to the help of Jessica McIvor’s support worker, Becky Vermette. Nicki McIvor, Jessica’s mom was quite hesitant at first not wanting her daughter to have to deal with any negativity...but she agreed to the page. Within hours comments about Jessica’s artwork began to show up on the page, in a couple days requests for custom orders and within five days, Jessie’s Arts had received 1000 likes. Jessica McIvor was born and raised in Princeton. She has lived here all of her 30 years with the exception of living in Kelowna for a couple of years to receive medical care for her heart. Jessica was born with Down Syndrome and had two holes and a blockage in her heart, which caused her to be very ill for quite some time. “She is all good now,” said mom Nicki, “We are lucky and it is lovely to have her. We are never bored,” she adds with a chuckle. Jessica graduated from Princeton Secondary School in 2002. She has volunteered at the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wick’s Law Office and on the Trans Canada Trail. In her day group, New Beginnings, Jessica enjoys helping to organize special events —especially the dances. Drawing began for Jessica around the age of three. “I remember when I was little, about three - in the old place, I grabbed crayons and felts and
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Jessica McIvor loves to dance, sing and create art. She enjoys giving her artwork to people because she,“wants everybody to be happy.” Jessie’s Arts on Facebook has given Jessica the opportunity to share her joy and her art with more people and faster than anyone could have imagined.
Town Hall moves to new home Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Negative air quality tests resulting from contamination by the former dry cleaning site adjacent to the Town Hall, were reported to Mayor and Council earlier this year. The costs of correcting this problem would be significant. An initiative to keep the historic Courthouse building had been already started. Looking at costs for repairing the two buildings, Council made the decision and authorized an upgrade of the Court House to accommodate the Town Hall offices until a new Town Hall could be decided upon. The following upgrades and repairs were then implemented;
“Upgrades of the front entry and roof coverage of the existing steps. Upgrades of the rear entry for handicapped accessibility and provision of handicapped parking Cleaning up the building exterior including minor repairs and a complete paint application. Updates to the interior of the main floor of the building including some limited floor plan improvements to accommodate all of the town hall functions with the exception of a Council Chamber (Council meetings will continue to be held at the Library until a more permanent Town Hall facility becomes available)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 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. and 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.
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Club Notes:
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: NEW MEMBERS REQUIRED for 2014: An AGM will be held Tuesday, Dec. 17 to choose a new Board of Executives. Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.
TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 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 & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438 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.
BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR CONCERTS: Junior Choir Performing
“Christmas Spelling Bee” a musical drama. December 14 at 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Performing
“Christmas is Coming” ~ a Musical withVideo ~ December 15 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at both concerts! Contact person is Mrs. Thomas at 250-295-0113.
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Trevor Sutton, pitches in with Alvin Lukinchuk, vice president of USW Local 7619, Brent Karsten USW District 3 Organizer, and Tanya and Ian Truesedell, Local 1423 - Weyerhaeuser to serve up burgers during the United Steelworkers Fundraiser for local charities held at Cooper’s Foods on Saturday, Nov. 23.
United Steelworkers Local 7619 raise funds for local charities Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Representatives of the United Steelworkers Union out of Kamloops (Highland Valley Copper Mine) heard that a few charities in Princeton needed a hand, so they packed up their trailer with food and supplies and headed out. “It’s what we do,” said Alvin Lukinchuk, vice president of Local 7619. “We pack up our trailer and do charity work once a month, it’s all about giving back,” he added. Making contact with Ian Truesedell, member of Local 1423 - Weyerhaeuser, got the Community Support Barbecue organized.
Local 1423 also donated $500 to the three charities. On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., members of the USW Local 7619, Local 1423 and friends served up barbecue and refreshments to raise funds to benefit the Princeton Highway Extrication Society, Princeton Food Bank and Little Folks Nursery School. Princeton Highway Extrication members Ian Elko and Trevor Sutton as well as local Fudge Lady, Jennifer Bernard helped out for the afternoon. “Many thanks to the local community sponsors, said Lukinchuk, “It’s been a great afternoon and the turnout has been just fabulous.”
JESSICA - from page 1 starting drawing all over the walls and the fence outside. I think mom was a little ticked off,” she said with a giggle. Her mom laughs and adds, “The whole house, everything at her level had stick figures everywhere!” Jessica’s dad had to strip, prime and repaint the entire house. “Mom finally bought me some paper and I’ve been drawing almost my whole life,” said Jessica. As well as drawing, colouring and painting, Jessica enjoys working with clay at Shirley’s Arts —she has been taking classes with Shirley for about a year. She enjoys the music of Nicki Minaj, all different bands including The Fab Fourever, (which she saw recently here in Princeton at the Riverside Theatre) and watching horror movies. Jessica says that someday she would like to be a writer, a film maker and would like to learn to paint real stain glass windows. Jessica spends “a long time every day,” on her art work. “Even when she’s supposed to be sleeping,” says her mom. She uses only—very specific about this, only the fine tipped Crayola felt markers because simply, “They are pointy and work the very best,” said Jessica. She goes through a box of them each day. Her artwork is created by viewing images, and then she draws them out. One special creation is that of her very own — “lady holding the sun.” She creates this one in many different ways. She also likes to work with velvet posters and Dover Books - Stain Glass Butterflies. The rising popularity and support with Jessie’s Arts has excited Jessica, is building her confidence and inspiring her to do even more.
So much so, that mom has had to put a temporary hold on custom orders to give Jessica time to catch up! Jessica is ambidextrous, and every so often, mom has to make her take a break to give her hands a rest. Jessica decided she wanted to help the people in the Philippines, so, she and her mom have been hosting short term auctions of her artwork to raise money, which they will distribute to the Philippines, via Princeton’s Red Cross. Offers to purchase artwork from Jessica have been made, but she prefers not to sell—to make people happy, she gives. Donations can be made to assist Jessica with her the purchase of envelopes (to mail out artwork), sketch books, Crayola fine tipped felt pens, paints and the roll out pencils she likes to use. Jessica thinks her art page is, “So cool, maybe if I draw really, really better, I could see Ellen, or Queen Latifah or Oprah,” she said. On Nov. 23 Jessie’s Arts reached 2000 likes and as of press time, Nov. 26 she is well on her way to reaching 3,000. To view the talent and share in the joyous nature of this already rising star, please visit www.facebook.com/jessiesarts30.
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Tiffany Cosman has joined the staff at Sweet Sensations on Vermilion Ave. Tiffany brings her experience and talent in making the flower arrangements you would like, for any occasion.
Local florist joins Sweet Sensations Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
This young woman, born and raised in Princeton, has developed her talent and expertise with hands-on learning. Tiffany Cosman, began her career as a florist in 2008. “I fell into it by accident,” she says—I was looking for work...so it was a good accident!” she adds with a giggle. Cosman says working in the flower shop gave her the opportunity to get to know her community better and have the chance to help in making people happy. “Flowers cheer everybody up,” said Cosman, “and I like making people happy.” With the closing of the former flower shop, Cosman was on the hunt for a new line of work. She was quite excited when she got the message that the owners of Sweet Sensations were interested in speaking with her. “I had personal experience with Tiffany as a
customer,” says Nancy Gibson, owner of Sweet Sensations. “She has a great personality and we felt that she would make a great team member, so we invited her to work with us.” “I’m thrilled,” said Cosman of her new job. “I was going through withdrawals,” she said through a giggle again. Cosman is very excited to be working with flowers and plants again and is super happy to be able to help bring some “happiness back” to her clients. Sweet Sensations, located at 117 B Vermilion Ave. is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call 250-295-3763 to place your order for goodies, cakes, Gluten free products and now for your custom flower arrangement order. (Order early for Christmas) Multi- sized Pointsettias have been brought in for the Christams season, stop by and check them out during light up on Saturday, Nov 30. Sweet Sensations will be open until 7 p.m.
FortisBC named regional utility of the year On Monday, Nov. 18, FortisBC was named the Regional Utility of the Year by Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards. FortisBC was acknowledged for the success of its water heater program, which promotes the adoption of high-efficiency residential water heaters, including ENERGY STAR tankless, hybrid, and condensing storage models. With rebates and an awareness campaign, FortisBC was able to increase the overall market uptake of high-efficiency water heaters in B.C. homes. FortisBC began the program when it noted the availability and customer adoption of these models were low, despite pending regulations and energy saving benefits. Once the early pilot results confirmed the performance and efficiency of these models, FortisBC launched the program targeting
both customers and natural gas contractors Susan Woodage of Princeton, B.C. was one of the 2,300 homeowners who took advantage of the offer and purchased a new, tankless water-heater. “It’s wonderful, everyone should have one,” said Woodage. “I like the instant hot water, I don’t have to waste money keeping a big tank of water hot and it saves space. Nice to have the rebate, too.” FortisBC is the only utility in Canada to offer these types of rebates, and as a result, prepare the B.C. market for pending regulation changes. The incentives also encouraged customers to upgrade their water heaters and save money on their energy bills. To see the full announcement of Natural Resources Canada ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Award winners, visit fortisbc. com/media.
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Let’s talk Princeton Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
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Councillor Kim Maynard, Mayor Frank Armitage and Councillor Doug Pateman serve the roast beef dinner to the volunteers during the annual Let’s Talk Princeton appreciation evening. The roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was made by the Brown Bridge Pub.
Mayor Frank Armitage welcomed and thanked attendees of the Let’s Talk Princeton dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 19. “Thank you for coming,” said Mayor Armitage, “We wouldn’t have all these wonderful events if we didn’t have all of you.” The dinner is an annual event hosted by mayor and Council as a token of appreciation for the community volunteers. It is also an opportunity for local organizations to meet, discuss and date their events in the hopes that there will be no overlapping of events in the community. The evening consisted of a review of Town Advertising Tools; the
Leisure Guide, Electronic Board and the Town Website, princeton.ca., and a reminder to use the Similkameen Valley Tourism Website, www. similkameenvalley.com. An invitation was extended to attend a free work shop on grant writing in Cawston on Dec. 2. -RSVP by Nov. 29 to 250-493-9311, and special guest Sarah Trudeau of the South Okanagan-Similkameen Community Foundation gave a presentation on Grants In Aid opportunities. A delicious roast beef dinner with trimmings made by the Brown Bridge Pub was served to the volunteers, by Mayor Frank Armitage, Councillor Kim Maynard and Councillor Doug Pateman.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR LIGHT-UP 9:00am – 7:00pm – Christmas Shopping in your local stores - double points day on Passports. Pick up the passports at participating stores around the Town (all have participant posters in their windows) and follow instructions on the Passport. 9:00am – 3:00pm – Craft / Home Based Business Sale – Legion Hall 3:30 – Little Dog Races (under 12”) by Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming 4:00 – Play Drop-In Pool Noodle Street Hockey with the Princeton Posse - open to all ages 4:00 – 7:00 – Enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn at Veterans Square courtesy of Valley First and the Lions Club 4:30 – 7:00 – Wagon Rides around the Town by AP Guest Ranch and West Coast Equipment. 4:20 – Welcome by Mayor Armitage
Oh Canada and Christmas Carols by the Sparks, Brownies and Guides
4:35 – Princeton Highland Dancers Troupe led by Amy Blank 5:05 – Laurie Thomas’ Baptist Church Choir 5:20 – Candlelight Ceremony (to bring Santa in) with Stephanie from `Round the Corner Cafe leading the group from New Beginnings 5:30 – Santa Arrives with Princeton Ground Search and Rescue. He lights up the Square and greets all the good boys and girls in the Gazebo with a goodie bag by the Senior Citizens. D.Blank Photography will have Santa photos or photo packages available to purchase. 5:30 – 7:00 – Stop by for hot chocolate & goodies at Princeton Plaza – courtesy of Brenda Crawford of Realty Executives. 5:45 – Christmas Tree Competition Winners Announced 5:45 – 7:00 – Play some more Pool Noodle Hockey with the Posse If any business, club, organization, group, or individual would like to enter the Christmas Tree Competition please call Lori at the Chamber (250-295-3130) or drop in and sign up with Nancy at Sweet Sensations by Friday. You must have your own tree, lights, decorations, stand, and long outdoor extension cord. Prizes for the winners.
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Carrie Kassa and Carolyn Schmidt continue working their regular amongst organizing their new and much roomier space at the new Town Hall.
TOWN - from page 1 Installation of a new customer service counter, new flooring and new paint. Undertaking some landscaping improvements in keeping with the character of the building.” On Tuesday, Nov. 19 the move to the new Town Hall located at 151 Vermilion Avenue began. As of Friday, Nov. 22, the new Town Hall was open for business. Carrie Kassa - administrative clerk, Jeanie Williams - accounting clerk and Carolyn Schmidt - reception will greet you in the reception area of the new Town Hall. There are designated offices for Chief Administrative Officer - Rick Zerr, Deputy Treasurer - Shirley McMahon, Bylaw Officer - Stephanie Palmar, Director of Infrastructure and Parks - Kevin Huey and and office for Mayor and Council as well as a meeting room. There are a few painting touch ups to be done, and the main entry way is to be completed in the spring. The official grand opening of the new Town Hall is expected to take palce in the spring as well.
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Postal elves ready to help Santa’s Post Office ~ get your letter ready NORTH POLE, CANADA, “Treat every day like Christmas,” “There’s room for everyone on the Nice List” and “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loudly for all to hear.” Santa’s Chief Postal Elf reminded all her crew - new and old - of these rules just last week. Santa’s 9,000 postal elves have their pens, pencils and mailbags ready to receive letters from children all over the world. Santa’s postal elves will help him answer more than one million letters in more than 30 different languages, including Braille. More than 21.8 million letters have been received at Santa’s North Pole Post Office since 1982. According to Santa’s CPE (Chief Postal Elf), Holly T. Elf, there are three golden rules in sending a letter to Santa: 1) Make sure you include your return address! While Santa knows where you live, his postal elves need your address to deliver Santa’s letter to your home.
After all, not everyone has access to Rudolph! 2) Send your letter soon! Already letters are arriving from across the world and Santa is busy reading them every night with Mrs. Claus. He encourages you to send your letter soon to ensure he’ll have enough time to answer each and every one of them. 3) Letters must be mailed by December 17 to allow enough time for travel to the North Pole and back! Remember Santa’s address: When your letter is ready, drop it in a mailbox anywhere in Canada and the postal elves will make sure it gets to the big man quickly. Santa has a special arrangement with the post office and a stamp is not required. But please remember any other letter or card being sent to Grandma or anyone else needs a stamp. Santa’s address is: SANTA CLAUS NORTH POLE H0H 0H0 CANADA.
Helping you be a savvy energy saver Knowing how you use electricity can help reduce your energy use and bills this winter.
Did you know?
Monthly electricity use:3
Your energy use increases in winter over summer by:1
Water heater for 2 occupants:
% Why? Because on colder, darker winter days we: • turn up the thermostat • leave lights on longer • use space heaters
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Space heating
Appliances & electronics
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of the energy used to power electronics like computers, PVRs and even device chargers is consumed in standby mode, also called phantom power. 2
1 Based on average 2012 electricity use for customers in FortisBC’s South Interior service area. 2Source: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/equipment/electronics/13431#intro01. 3These are approximate annual electricity costs for a typical household in FortisBC’s South Interior service area. 4Source: 2008-2009 FortisBC Residential Energy Use Surveys, 2008 BC Hydro Conservation Potential Review. A typical household is defined as an existing single family house approximately 2,300 square feet with average insulation. Calculations based on FortisBC’s electricity rates as of January 2013 in the South Interior service area. Costs may vary by household. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-372.1 11/2013)
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“You were always a good man of business, Jacob,” said Scrooge. “Business!” screamed the ghost. “Mankind was my business ... ” – A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens. Anna Fieberg, the young woman from Germany, was sorting the last pears of the fall season at Elke and Ken Knechtel’s Red Barn Plants and Produce in Maple Ridge. This summer, she picked fruit in Penticton, grapes at a cottage winery in the Cowichan Valley, and fruit and vegetables in Cawston – at the Knechtel family farm where the pears came from. “The Similkameen Valley is so beautiful,” says Anna. “I hadn’t expected it to be warm enough to grow cantaloupe. I’m from the city. I’d never tasted so many varieties of tomatoes, all so delicious. The farmers told us to try them, to eat them just after they’d been picked.” “I’m a woofer,” she tells me, “WWOOFR is an acronym for willing workers on organic farms.” Currently, 100 countries, including Canada, will sign you up for the program. Nobody is paid for the work – whatever a farmer on a budget needs and doesn’t have enough hands for. Anna says the job could run two weeks to several months. Being a woofer is a chance to contribute to sustainable food production for a better world. Nobody gets paid. But, for a woofer, volunteer service is it’s own reward. “It’s a good arrangement ,” says Anna. “Woofers get all their meals and accommodation for working between four to six hours a day. You learn a lot about organic farming methods. And, because you eat your meals with the host family and talk to them about their lives, you experience a new culture first-hand.” Anna discovered woofing at the right time in her life. As a social worker, she helped clients with psychological illnesses. “I liked the job,” she says, “but the heavy schedule meant each client only got an hour and a half of my time each week. It wasn’t enough” Frustrated, Anna gave up her vocation, but not her drive to help people. Woofing suggested an avocation. The word describes a creative outlet outside one’s income producing work; one that lets us get in touch with ourselves, and what’s important to us as humans. As Scrooge discovered, avocations usually involves service to mankind. “I began to see that I could help another way,” Anna says, “through horticultural therapy. Gardening and farming can solve psychological illness for many people.” Anna’s experience as a woofer confirmed this. “I’d never enjoyed anything so much, or felt so good about what I was doing,” she says. “Organic gardening taught me that I can help people with psychological problems by getting them involved in growing things. When I return to Germany, I’ll use horticulture with youth. I’d like to go into schools and help children see that growing food can be fun, and a way to contribute to their society.“
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Carbon neutral scheme is sinking VICTORIA – Two days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on more nails into its carbon-sequestering coffin. emission reduction. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also report from last March that concluded the B.C. government was upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch this year was for three electric not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for cars. hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson this restrictive tax-and-spend scheme, what happens when they run and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne cargovernment’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those bon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges new boilers are still burning natural gas? and until last year, school districts. In fact they did This program is about to be foisted onto universiproceed without this subsidy. The government conties and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that tinues to deny this, but not many people outside the heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon international carbon offset sales racket believe them. The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s human-generatBennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 ed greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, staff, five people headed by an assistant deputy minand a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t TOM FLETCHER going to change that. ister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken And what happens when colleges and hospitals from college, university and health authority budgets each year. run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a upgrade? It won’t be long at this rate. year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” schools. But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a emission-reducing projects. province where government sets the green standard and the private This is going so well, according to Bennett, that post-secondary sector economy follows has simply not worked. institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, program in the years ahead. colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea How is that school program going? Here are some examples. was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three the climate. years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for His name? Bill Bennett. its Kitimat high school. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler blackpress.ca
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Making my position on One clinic not fair the ‘deer issue’ known Dear Editor, It was with regret and some sadness that I recently submitted my resignation from the Princeton Deer Management Committee. I am writing this letter so my position as a “conscientious objector” is made clear to all concerned. I originally volunteered for this position in the hope that the committee would look for practical and humane solutions to the concerns about the ”town deer” population, voiced by a number of residents. This cumbersome process, however, was avoided. Instead, the committee was asked to edit a questionnaire circulated by the City of Cranbrook to gather public input regarding their own, local, deer issues for use in Princeton. I expressed my disappointment to, then group leader, councillor Jason Earle, in an e-mail dated April 23 wherein I said: “I have never served on a committee that asked so little of me, especially on one to which I was prepared to give so much. When I offered to serve on the Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee I anticipated that this group would, perhaps, become involved in a long-term project of creating and maintaining a strategy for resolving, or at least mitigating, the Princeton urban deer dilemma. I had hoped for a strategy that might involve the community in a defensive plan, employing efforts at public education and strategies for landscaping, gardening and fencing. This would have been a unique, practical and enlightened Town Plan to deal without a potentially, highly divisive issue – a public relations nightmare”. I added, “Had I know our only purpose was to initialize a dubious questionnaire, I would not have volunteered. Why copy other people’s bad ideas”? Nonetheless, the resulting questionnaire was circulated in Princeton to 1270 recipients; 334 were returned. The results were tabulated by the committee and a detailed report was issued for council. It has been available on the Town website for some time. Some results have been publicized. Many are aware that 85 percent of the Princeton respondents declared that “No Action” was not acceptable and that 45.3 percent of these respondents saw “Capture and Euthanize” as the desired outcome, followed in third place by 41.3 percent who liked “Relocation”. Omitted is the reality that 42.6 percent like the idea of “Professional Sharpshooting”, another euphemism for “kill”. In my e-mail to Earle I offered the Town full, free access to an information booklet about defensive gardening in deer country that I began to create many years ago, first for myself and then expanded to use as gifts to our new home purchasers and new tenants. It is primarily a comprehensive list of plants that are deemed “deer resistant” and “cold hardy”. And - so it remained until the Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee was established. If available on the Town website, I saw the booklet as a possible catalyst for further action - as a way for the public to be easily informed and perhaps be inspired to action on their projects and their own properties. There was no interest in this idea. It seems that learning something new has no appeal, as born out by the survey, where “Public Education” garnered almost no support and 30.8 percent found it downright unacceptable. On November 8, 2013 the committee was reconvened under the leadership of councillor Doug Pateman. Given the material provided by councilor Pateman and the ensuing discussion, I can only conclude that Town Council may either elect to do nothing because only a small percentage of questionnaires (26%) were returned, indicating that most Princeton residents are not highly concerned about the deer “problem” – or – Council may continue to follow the Cranbrook model, where a deer cull has now been adopted, despite strong opposition. The committee learned that Town council did not especially want the Public Relations nightmare of a cull and a Three- Step strategy was suggested – and therein lies the rub for me! Step 1 is to “see the conservation office take a more active role in the removal and euthanizing of identified aggressive and territorial deer”. Once all the trouble makers, based on someone’s opinion, are gone we would go to Step 2 – “Relocation” for which partial government funding may be available if the municipality has followed all the right procedures – someday! Step 3 would be the push for amendment of the Wildlife Act to allow “Hazing”; the idea being that if you have trained dogs scare the deer off often enough they will not come back! Good Luck with that! The report to committee concludes, “This problem was created by mankind and like it or not, it must be corrected and managed by mankind”! Yikes, I say to that! Mankind so far has not had a sterling record when it comes to wildlife. We sent much of it into near extinction and now we are unhappy because it is making a comeback! I have devoted myself to furthering the humane treatment and understanding of animals, domestic and wild. I can not, with clear conscience, be part of committee deliberations that will sanction the killing and harassment of innocent animals and could possibly lead to the adoption of a cull/kill policy for Princeton. Respectfully, Karin Green Princeton
Dear Editor, I believe that Interior Health should consider the fact that parking is a major issue with having only one clinic located here at the hospital grounds. The two down town medical clinics both have better access to parking, especially the close parking for easier access for seniors. Getting to an appointment is an issue for those that don’t have a vehicle and for those that can’t afford the cost of public transportation. I am concerned, I don’t think this is very fair to the elderly residents. Where are they going to park at this clinic? Dorothy Marshall Princeton
Do the right thing for the deer Dear Editor, After speaking with a few people about the Deer Survey and asking if they responded to it, the answers were all the same, “No I didn’t because nothing is going to change anyway, so what is the point.” Also, those that don’t get junk mail in their post box would not receive the survey. I don’t receive junk mail in my post box, however, I learned of the survey and picked up a few from the Town office and gave them to friends that did not receive one. There are probably two reasons why there was only a 26 percent return of the surveys, not because of someone assuming that Princeton residents are not really concerned about the deer in town. —I don’t think so! The booklet/pamphlet on living with the deer is of no use. So, is it any wonder that repellants; regulations of plants/trees, public education and no action were deemed unacceptable in the survey? — And remember too, that there are height restrictions on fencing. When I moved here 23 years ago, there wasn’t a deer to be seen. Then, about five or so years later, the deer started coming into to town. Because residents became complacent with the situation and thinking they were “cute” —started feeding the deer, encouraging them to stay instead of deterring them from being here. Hence the problem that now exists! If you care so much about the wildlife, do the right thing and help them return to their environment. Kay Goglin Princeton
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Dear Editor, I have been reading almost weekly in your paper about the attack going on that seems to be ripping the town apart—the “for or against the deer in town” issue. You can’t help but wonder how many of these people have been to the outskirts of town. How many have seen the Industrial Park, the dump, airport, fairgrounds, along the trail and the Swan Lake areas. Anywhere you look, noxious, toxic weeds, especially Knapweed have taken over. you can see acres and acres of this stuff! I am sure that everyone wants the deer to return to the meadows and pastures, the problem is, there are no meadows and pastures for them to return to! Just ugly, nasty weeds. It seems these deer are in town to survive. Maybe more and more deer will move into town as these weeds are left to creep along. Perhaps what we need is weed control and a meadow and pasture replacement program with the whole community pitching in. Perhaps if we return their area to them, the deer would return town to us. Fran Murphy Princeton
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SpotlightNEWS DR. DAVID SMITH PRINCETON MEDICAL CLINIC Its with great sadness that Mez and I are closing the Clinic at the end of this week and we bid you all farewell on our return trip to South Africa. As promised, all your medical records will be taken to the Cascade Clinic, and will be available to you all from the 1st of December 2013. Both of us wish to thank all our patients, friends and especially Val for the wonderful support that you have given us over the past 5 years. We have enjoyed every moment of our time here in this community, and we certainly hope to enjoy many more on our return next year. We wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a wonderful new year, but most of all we wish you good health. We will not say goodbye but simply au revoir. Dave & Mez Smith Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
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The students of Vermilion Forks Elementary School (V.F.E.) are busy creating, creating, and creating some more. They are working hard to make art and craft items to sell in order to raise funds for new playground equipment. Some of the items are Christmas themed and some are not. In October of this year, Jeff Larsen, manager of Princeton Weyerhaeuser, presented the studdents of Vermilion Forks with a $15,000 grant
towards their new playground equipment. Grade 5/6 teacher at Vermilion Forks, Mrs. Tristen Cleven, headed up a fundraising commitee which hopes to raise $50,000 for a new playcenter for the school. At 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Vermilion Forks Elementary School, the students will host their art sale. Head on up, maybe you will find the perfect Christmas gift to give to someone special, and at the same time you can help the students of V.F.E. get closer to their dream of having a new playcenter.
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Membership in the majority of groups in town has been dwindling for quite some time. A very common concern within the groups is one of “how to get more people to help, to volunteer.â€? Local events help foster community spirit—serving within your community assists in making changes that can and do have lasting effects. Everything has meaning, even affecting just one person in a positive manner makes a difference. Being involved in your community makes you a part of this positive process. If people don’t start stepping up and giving just a bit of their time, much of the spirit within the community will dwindle as well. “If people in the community like horse racing and want to see an over forty year tradition continue, they have to come out and participate,â€? says Karrie Crucil, current president of the association. Just last week, the Princeton Racing Days Association held what was supposed to be their Annual General Meeting. Only five members attended, resulting in the meeting having to be rescheduled to a later date. Positions on the board were unable to be filled
due to lack of attendance. “We need bodies on the board in order to be able to carry on,� Crucil added. Many of the older generation of volunteers with the Princeton Exhibition Association and user groups (Racing Days, Rodeo and Agricultural Fair) have passed away within the past two years, so ultimately the tradition of events that have been enjoyed for many years now, falls upon the younger generation. “Lack of membership and participation—the exact same reasons that Princeton Racing Days may fail, is why the Interior Horse Racing Association has failed,� said Crucil. To date, no one has come forward to take on vacant positions on either of the boards. The current president and vice-president of Princeton Racing Days have to step down from their positions due to business and family committments. “Help is available and training will be given with all the volunteer positions,� said Crucil. Princeton Racing Days will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Princeton Library. If you would like to help keep Racing Days alive and running in Princeton, please attend the upcoming meeting.
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Royal Canadian Legion News - George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton, B.C. FROM THE PRESIDENT Remembrance Day has come and gone and I felt that the parade and the ceremonies went off quite well. When our members and the public filed into the meeting hall they sat down to a nice luncheon and refreshments along with a few speeches by some of our invited guests. The poppy campaign was very successful raising a lot of money for our branch to use when one of our local veterans is need of our help. I would like to explain that all the monies that are raised by our branch remains in Princeton for the sole purpose of assisting any of our vets that require help. November is always a busy month with our own meetings along with the Zone meeting that was held in Greenwood where nine of our members attended, bringing back the plaque for the best attendance by a branch at the zone. I would also like to say that the poker nights have been a large success along with the meals that are prepared by the ladies each poker night especially when we do have people dropping by for diner only and not staying to play poker—that tells you how good the meals are. I must say that the ladies that prepare these meals have to be congratulated for the food that they prepare. These meals are open to the public not only to our members and if you are interested in a good and delicious meal please feel free to come and visit us. Dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. I’ll say bye for now and wish all our members well along with the public, please come and see us and maybe join us. I am sure you will enjoy yourself.
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WAYS AND MEANS Well it is the end of November already and time to say I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thanks to all of you our meat draws and bingos are doing great. The turkey and ham draws start on November 30. We have a very busy month of December coming up and I hope we will see most of you coming in to enjoy some of the activities. Take care drive save and see you soon. ~ Jean Bowles
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LEGION NOTES: Many thanks to the following people and businesses who purchased wreaths or made donations to this year’s Poppy Campaign. Wreaths were laid by the Legion Poppy Committee prior to Cenotaph Services. A & W, Darnella Armitage, AutoTac Signs & Embroidery, Barry Beecroft Fuels, Brown Bridge Pub/Cold Beer & Wine Store, Canada Post staff, Century 21, Chevron Gas, Coco’s Bistro, Cool Beanz Coffee House, Cool Creek Agencies, Dr. Barry Cook, Country Kitchen, Maggie Dean, Esso Gas, Evergreen Motel, Everything Pets, Firemaster, H & R Block, Hayes Creek Electric, Home Hardware, Husky Gas, IDA Pharmacy, Kal Tire, Mac’s Auto Parts, Irene Manion, Mel’s Barber Shop Mozey On Inn, N & L Automotive, Janet Neal, Kankan Vintage, Pines Mobile Home Park, Pizza Party, Princeton Bakery/Loony Bin, Princeton Brewing, Princeton Glass, Princeton Redi Mix, Princeton Tire, Pro Automotive/Tire Craft, Reichert Sales & Service, Rick’s Appliance, Rootz Hairstyling, Sears, Shear Magic Hairstyling, Shirley’s Arts & Crafts, Shoppers Drug Mart, Similkameen Newsleader, Skills Center, Spotlight Newspaper, Suzie’s Shoppe, Stylin Jen’s Hair Salon, Cedars Motel, The Hut, The Source, Thomasina’s Tea Room, Tri Valley Construction, Tulameen Trading Post, Stan Turner Law Office, Valley First Credit Union, Villager Inn, Westcoast Equipment, Westland Insurance, Winking Peddlar, Work & Play and Chuck Whitlock.
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December 7 - 5 p.m. close, December 9 -6 p.m. close, December 11 - 5 p.m. close, December 13 - 5 p.m. close, December 14 - 5 p.m. close, December 17 - 5 p.m. close, December 24 - 4 p.m. close, December 25 - CLOSED, December 26 - OPEN Noon - 6 pm.
Please note all the early times and dates through out the Bugler that the Lounge will be closing . These early closings are necessary so we can accommodate a number of very large Christmas parties where the businesses rent both sides of our Legion. Please bear with us on these dates as the funds that we realize on these evenings pays for a lot of the Legions expenses throughout the year. There will be an In House crib tournament on Sunday Dec 8 at 9 am in preparation for the Zone Tournament in February. February 9 will be the Zone crib Tournament and it will be held in Princeton. NEW YEARS EVE Dance and Party. Back by popular demand our D.J. Ian Elko will be here again this year! It should start about 8 pm. December 31. There will be snacks served later in the evening and party hats available! Hopefully we will have a repeat of the wonderful turnout and fun we had last year! On Friday, January 10, 2014 the Installation of the 2014 executive board and officers as well as the Honours and Awards Ceremony will be held. This will be a pot luck dinner for all Legion Members. Please bring a dish to share with all your comrades. Cocktails will be at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm followed by the ceremonies.
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Crimson Tine Players of the Princeton Community Arts Council are presenting
“A Good, Old Fashioned, Redneck Country Christmas� by Kristine Bauske
November 28th & 29th at 7 pm November 30th at 1 pm & 7 pm Tickets available at: Sunflower Art Gallery Shoppers Drugs or at the door. Adults - $15 Students, Seniors & kids under 12 - $10. Riverside Theater, Princeton 148 Old Hedley Road Bring the whole family for this great Christmas comedy based here in our town!
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Avoiding family issues by taking off hunting, this red-neck trio have gotten themselves stuck in a blizzard on Christmas Eve... Witness the perspective of the women vs the men through the eyes of a trucker named Bob and enjoy a good old fashioned evening of entertainment. Don’t miss out, only three performance dates! Nov. 28, 29 and 30. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Ridgewood Lodge Christmas Craft Sale On Saturday, crafts made by lodge residents and family members were sold to raise funds for extras such as lunches out and entertainment. Henry Ruel, Jack Kuklen, Dorothy Marshall, Grace Gaythorpe and Peggy Sutton were pleased to greet attendees as they arrived.
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Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar Raean Vanlangen assists her mother, Ann Middleton during the annual Christmas Bazaar held at the Hospital Auxilliary Thrift Store. 14 members of the auxilliary manned the busy store on Saturday. The ladies would like to extend a huge thanks to Frank Currier for his help in preparing for the day. When the ladies need muscles... they call Frank!
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BC Briefs National fitness day proposed Black Press
A B.C. Senator and MP are calling for the first Saturday in June to be proclaimed National Health and Fitness Day, to help reverse what they call an “epidemic of obesity” among young people. Senator Nancy Greene Raine introduced a bill in response to statistics that show one out of three Canadian children are overweight or obese, and only 12 per cent get enough physical activity. Canada’s Public Health Agency calculates that health care for obesity-related cardiovascular and diabetes treatment already costs $7 billion a year. The bill encourages local governments and private organizations to hold community events to promote fitness. West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MP John Weston began working on the idea three years ago, and he said 68 communities have signed on so far. “Our goal is to increase the number of municipal governments that proclaim National Health and Fitness Day to 300 by June of 2014,” Weston said.
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India, China check out LNG Black Press
Chinese petrochemical giant Sinopec, another Japanese player and an unidentified Indian company are joining the international move to explore liquefied natural gas exports from northern B.C., says Rich Coleman, B.C.’s minister for natural gas development. Sinopec, ranked the fifth largest global company in 2011, is looking for LNG imports equivalent to the output of the world’s second largest LNG terminal, Coleman told reporters as Premier Christy Clark began a trade trip to Asia. Another new player is Idemitsu Kosan Co., the second largest petroleum refiner in Japan, which is applying for a federal export permit in a partnership with Calgary-based AltaGas called Triton LNG. China National Overseas Oil Company and its new subsidiary Nexen has put up a non-refundable deposit of $12 million toward purchase of provincial land on the north side of Grassy Point near Prince Rupert, Coleman said. Another unidentified company has shown interest in the south side of Grassy Point. The new proposals add to a lineup of international investment proposed by Petronas, Chevron, Shell, British Gas and others, which are expected to make final investment decisions in 2014. Coleman said the tax rate for LNG producers is to be presented to companies by the end of November, but it may not be public until the B.C. government table its budget in February.
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The B.C. government is accepting public comments until Jan. 15 on a proposed bill to restrict the number of MLAs to the current level of 85, and to maintain the current rural and northern seats regardless of population. Current law requires an independent Electoral Boundaries Commission to be appointed in May 2014 to consider changes. The government discussion paper is posted online at http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/ebca/ index.htm. The last review in 2008 recommended that an urban population shift should result in a reduction of one seat in the Cariboo-Thompson region and one in northern B.C. The government intervened keep those seats and increase the total constituencies from 83 to 85. The B.C. Liberals and NDP agreed that northern constituencies could not get any larger and still be represented by a single MLA. The 2008 review, chaired by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen, added seats in the Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Surrey, Burnaby-Tri-Cities and downtown Vancouver. It concluded that keeping all the rural seats was not consistent with the principle of representation by population.
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the good samaritan who places the notices on the cars at the hospital parking lot to remind folks they need to renew their vehicle insurance! Thumbs up to Randy Rorvik of Princeton Ground Search and Rescue for taking the time to go out to check on a swan, supposedly in distress. Thankfully all was well!
Name: “Eddie the Editor” - aka Apollo Likes: Cuddles and lots of attention. Dislikes: Being left outside in the cold!
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 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Joe Martinsen 250-295-7951
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Cross-Canada hiker thrilled by KVR experience After hiking the equivalent of walking twice across Canada, Dana Meise knows a little bit about trails. He likes what he sees of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen-maintained Kettle Valley Railway Trail. This week the Prince George native was hiking the KVR as part of a six-summer odyssey walking the Trans Canada Trail, beginning at Cape Spear, Nfld, and, through Wednesday, getting as far west as Summerland. “Of all the thousands and thousands of kilometres I’ve walked, it’s so good to be home in B.C. and walking on the legendary KVR,” said Meise. “It’s such a gem. There’s just so much to see, so much adventure.” So far, after six years of hiking, Meise has covered almost 16,000 kilometres. “The trail is designed to connect communities and beauty and history,” he said. “What better way to see a country than to walk through more than a thousand Canadian towns and villages. I’ve already done more than 850.” He planned to be 45 km up the trail from Summerland before nightfall and in Princeton late Thursday. “Depending on the terrain, normally I could get that 45 kilometres done in 10 or 11 hours,” said Meise. “But today I’m giving myself 12 hours.” Meise spent several days in the Penticton area, travelling along the KVR from Mara Canyon earlier this week. He says the South Okanagan trail system could play a pivotal role in a decision on where to settle down once
he decides to settle down. “When you walk it, you have a whole new appreciation for it. This place is just unbelievable,” he said. “I could imagine a summer day cycling it and having great picnics. And then there’s the beauty of the lake.” On Nov. 21, Meise arrived in Bankier at 2 a.m., settling under a nice Spruce tree in the temperature of -20 c. In the later morning, he woke and went to the Tee Pee Lakes store for coffee before heading out for Princeton. Meise spent the next night at the home of Kelley Cook, just outside of Princeton. Cook’s son gave up his bed for the night for their special guest. When Meise awoke in the morning, he was suprised to find that “Kelley had snow-sealed my boots. I’m so grateful for the support,” he stated. After hiking into Princeton across the Bridge of Dreams, which Meise reports is, “A fine example of what a small community can achieve when motivated,” he hiked off towards Coalmont and Tulameen. In Tulameen, Meise was welcomed at the Firehall via a note from Fire Chief Jody Woodford welcoming him to goodies and chicken noodle Soup— he arrived here at 12:30 a.m. He slept in warmth on a stretcher provided and in the morning went to the Trading Post for breakfast, then off to Brookmere and then to Hope. Meise plans to wrap up his crosscountry stroll December 16 in Victoria. But his journey won’t stop there. “The Trans Canada Trail has three “kilometre-zero” signs,” said Meise.
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Sixteen of us, plus the requisite dog, braved wintry conditions on Saturday, November 16, as we hiked through several inches of fresh snow up Stemwinder Mountain near Hedley. Starting at km. 4, and enjoying intermittent sunshine, we proceeded west along a trail in the snowy wilderness, where we came across a couple of crumbling, wooden structures, likely cabins from decades past. Once we reached Pickard Creek we turned northward and followed its course, climbing under and over fallen aspen trees. The density of vegetation surrounding the creek creates a wetland microclimate, as it provides a thick canopy cover for fungi, leaf lichens, mosses and ferns - quite a contrast to the dry, southern slopes where cacti are found in the heat of the summer. Eventually
we veered eastward, and as we climbed constantly in the deepening snow, a few flakes began to fall. By the time we reached our southern viewpoint, at approximately 1,300 metres, we were engulfed in fog Undeterred, we enjoyed our photo opps, and then continued with our hike, now happily descending. Our two girl scouts, Linda and Margaret, had left us partway through the hike and returned to our campsite to relax and start a fire, a much appreciated gesture by the rest of us. When we all came rambling down the final slope, the wood fire was most welcoming
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Dana Meise is walking the Trans Canada Trail as part of a six-summer odyssey.
“One’s in Newfoundland. One’s in Victoria. And one’s in Inuvik. I’m heading to all three of those.” He adds he’ll be in no particular hurry to make his way to Inuvik. “I have the patience of a tree. When you walk 10 hours a day, by yourself in the wilderness, there’s no rush.” Meise posts his cross-country adventure on Facebook as ‘The Great Hike’. Visitors to the page will find his latest photos detailing his KVR experience, including some amazing snow-filled shots from Mara Canyon. To find his page, access Facebook and search for The Great Hike. The Regional District maintains 246 km of KVR trail from northeast of Naramata to north of Tulameen and is actively pursuing a complete trail network south to Osoyoos and throughout the Similkameen Valley.
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Lunch and camaraderie followed, as did the snow and fog, but we lingered and shared an array of enticing food. In due course we doused our fire, tidied up, and headed for home once again - ‘til next time. Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists’ next field trip will be held December 7, when Mary Masiel and John Henry will take us snowshoeing at China Ridge. This site may change, depending on snow conditions, so be sure to confirm at 295-7154. Our next meeting will not be until January 14, and we will convey more info regarding it closer to the date.
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COMMUNITY GIVING FOR 2014 Anyone connected to your organization will receive a “Thomasina’s Buyer Card”. Every purchase (not including taxes/tips) will be recorded on the card. At the end of the fundraising campaign period the sales are totalled and an agreed upon percentage is donated back to your organization. Applications are limited. Deadline is December 31, 2013.
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POTATO AND ARUGULA OMELETS Serves 2 21/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 eggs 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 cups arugula, stems discarded and leaves cleaned, dried and coarsely chopped* 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese
season with salt and pepper. (The potatoes can be prepared 1 hour ahead; leave at room temperature. Reheat, stirring, over medium heat.) 2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl and season with a good pinch of salt and the cayenne. Place the arugula in another mixing bowl and toss with the vinegar. Place the Gruyere and the potatoes each in separate bowls. Have ready a ladle for adding the egg mixture to the pan. 3. Add 1 tablespoon to a 9-inch frying pan, preferably nonstick or seasoned cast iron, set
1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a medium, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. When hot, add the potatoes and saute, stirring often, until light golden and tender, 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and
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over medium heat. Swirl the butter so that it coats the bottom of the pan. When it is hot but not smoking, ladle half of the eggs into the pan and stir with the back of the fork until they start to set but are still quite liquid on the top, 30 to 40 seconds. With the fork or a nonstick spatula, lift an edge of the omelet and tilt the pan to let some of the uncooked egg mixture run underneath. Repeat this two or three more times, working your way around the pan until the eggs are cooked but remain moist on top.
4. Sprinkle half of the potatoes, then half of the cheese, and finally half of the arugula over the eggs. Let the mixture cook until the cheese begins to melt and the arugula wilts only slightly, 30 seconds. Using a nonstick or metal spatula, fold the omelet in half and slide it onto a plate. Repeat to make another omelet. 5. Serve each omelet as soon as it is prepared. * You can use regular or baby arugula, but the former provides a more intense flavor.
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On the ice, the Posse begins a run of five home games and one long road trip before Christmas. Wednesday at 7 p.m. the Posse open with Osoyoos Coyotes, followed Friday the 29 with the only visit this season for the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Posse fans have been entertained this season with a hardworking group. It would be a good time to see some of the breaks that have just not fallen their way… maybe fall in the Posse’s favor as a reward for the energy shown on the ice. And safe to say that a stretch of 10 games in four weekends would be a solid test to see if the team can put something together to maintain pressure on that last playoff spot. Of note are the solid results on the score sheet again this season of Kurtis Klinger, the relentless pursuit of career scoring records that are loom-
ing soon by Eric Kubis, or the continued physical emergence of walk-on returnee, Eric Schmidt. The Posse invite everyone out Wednesday and again this Friday to enjoy a local evening of junior hockey loaded with entertainment. Upcoming Events : Wednesday 7 p.m. vs Osoyoos Coyotes. Special Note - Puck toss pot nearing the largest ever! Friday 7 p.m. vs 100 Mile House – Posse Movember Night. All with a moustache have free entry. All proceeds from donation jar to Movember. Pre-game smokies begin at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m., fundraising dinner at the Brown Bridge Pub. Tickets at the Wednesday and Friday games—there is talk of a moustache shaving auction. Friday 7 p.m., Dec 7, host Castlegar. Posse Toque Toss Night— no more teddy bears please… But we need warmth! Bring toques, socks, mitts or scarfs… to toss —all proceeds donated locally.
Princeton Curling Club to host free clinic Curling at the Princeton Curling Club is in full swing now. The Club is sponsoring a Free Curling Clinic for all curlers and non-curlers. Saturday, Dec. 7. Beginners will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Intermediates will go from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sherry Burechialo, certified Curl BC Coach is coming to town to coach us. Anyone interested may participate. Please call Stephanie at 250295-5408 for more information or come to the rink on Saturday Dec. 7, with some clean shoes and a smile. Anyone who would like to join or spare for You don’t have to wear these pants to curl in us, let Stephanie know or call the rink at 250Princeton, but you can! 295-6400. For more information, call Stephanie at 250Check out our event listings at; 295-5408 — just come and try it out — Saturday www.princetoncurlingclub.com Dec. 7.
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Experiencing China ~ you must try the Peking Duck
The next morning, after a refreshing sleep, we continued our adventure with Last week I spoke of our plane sitting on the tarmac at Wuhan Airport waiting to fly to Beijing. After a small delay we were on our way again, receivMr. Wu and Amelia. ing wonderful Asian hospitality. This consisted of a snack and later, a delicious On the agenda was a visit to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the lunch, Asian or Western, your choice. Eventually, we landed in the fabled city, Temple of Heaven. There are simply no words to describe how it felt to stand enduring again the customs ritual. in the enormous square and be surrounded by the vast numbers of Chinese We took a cab to the Jianguo Garden Hotel and collapsed into bed. The citizens visiting their famous capital city for the first time. next few days were full of experiences I don’t believe I will ever forget. Sharon By 2010, many Chinese were now able to afford the pilgrimage to this place. I had arranged for a van and driver, Mr. Wu and for a guide named Amelia. thought of the young man who stood fast before the tanks in that famous photo After a visit to a jade workshop and a cloisonné store, we were taken to The taken in 1989 and wondered what happened to him. I watched in fascination at MERRILYN HUYCKE Badalong Gate of The Great Wall. We rode the cable car part way and then the endless line of people waiting to enter the mausoleum to see the embalmed walked up to one of the watchtowers, stopping several times on the way to body of Mao Tse Tung lying in a glass lidded casket. catch our breath. There, we were able to look out to the North over what would The air crackled with history. The Forbidden City was next. Having a lifehave been part of Mongolia, centuries ago. We could see the magnificent wall long interest in architecture, I found myself enthralled by the curving forms of snaking away along the ridges of the barren mountains. the roofs, the gargoyles at the upturned corners and the architecturally designed As I imagined the Mongolian hordes galloping toward the wall on their wild little ponies, gardens. There was a permanence to the buildings, walls and decorative features not seen in I was snapped out of my reverie by a young Chinese woman who put her arm around me most North American architecture. There were many gates and doorways with high sills that and her head next to mine. Her husband was grinning at us from a few steps below, camera at the ready. Sharon explained that it was a novelty for this young woman to have her photo must be stepped over. These sills were created to foil the evil spirits in ancient times. There taken with a little old white lady from away! This happened more than a few times and we are nearly one thousand buildings spread over 720,000 square meters, so you can understand found it fun to be considered an oddity. The day ended with a dinner of Peking Duck. Oh that we only saw a small part of the complex. Next week, I will tell you about the amazing historic hutong and the Empress’s Summer my! I can still taste it! Just as you must not miss at least touching The Wall, you must have Palace with its Stone Boat. Peking Duck in Peking, or Beijing whichever you call it.
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