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Nelson Mandela dies at 95 Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Known as one of the world’s greatest leaders, symbolizing freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela, former South African president died on Thursday, Dec. 5. He was 95 years old. Mr. Mandela is revered for his dedication with the anti-apartheid movement, (the ANC African National Congress) which eventually lead to his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Arrested for leading a national worker’s strike, Mr. Mandela was incarcerated for five years, then life imprisonment for ‘political offences.’ While imprisoned, he earned a Bachelor of Law degree and fought for better conditions for his fellow prisoners. Twenty-seven years later, Mr. Mandela rose to power becoming South Africa’s first black president. For the first time in history, all men and women of voting age were allowed to vote. Mr. Mandela was elected president in 1994. He served one term in office and in 1999 stepped down as president. Although he said he was retiring, he went on to mediate peace talks, established a global HIV/AIDS campaign and foundations to provide scholarships for African children. “Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father,” said South African President Jacob Zumaduring the televised announcement that Mandela had departed. “Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss.”
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Eight year old starts his own business Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Junior entrepreneur Lukas Jackubec wants to take music lessons, so along with the help of his mom Susan, has become a business owner/operator to earn his own money to do so. “I’m the business boss,” says young Lukas, mom Susan adds with a giggle, “Yes and I am the production assistant.” Susan says that young Lukas has wanted to have his own business for quite some time. He had the idea to do hot chocolate sales from their home, but mom thought it might be better to do sales in a more central location. Together, Susan and Lukas came up with ideas for the business, “Luke’s Christmas Cheer.” Christmas Cheer packages contain items like; Snowman
Poop, Grinch Pills and Reindeer Food and droppings— just to name a few. Each individually wrapped cheer item comes with a little ditty—explaining what it is or how to use them. Leaning in close, Lukas explains what the cheer packages are made of. He speaks in barely a whisper…so no one else can hear—he does not want to give his secrets away. Lukas has also designed a few Christmas decorations for your tree or to hang on your wall. He has also created his very own reproductions of the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. With his determination for business, mom wanted Lukas to have the real experience in setting one up. Susan set up appointments with the local Valley First Credit Union and with Town Hall.
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In the top 5000 - Princeton Grads win $1000 scholarship each
Princeton Secondary School is pleased to announce PSS Grads of 2013, Kirsten Haayer (left) and Kendra Leiding (right) qualify for a Graduation Program Examination Scholarship of $1000 each. This scholarship is given to graduating students who rank among the top 5000 Grade 12 students in British Columbia on all five provincial exams (Science 10, English 10, Math 10, Social Studies 11 and English 12). Congratulations to Kirsten and Kendra and best wishes for your current and future endeavours.
Former PSS graduate, Claire Bibby achieves Bachelor of Science with honours
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Layne Robillard has been chosen for the November 2013 Student of the Month Award at Princeton Secondary School. Layne was nominated by teacher Jason Palmer for being a positive role model in the community. Lane has been Highland Dancing for 13 years and has become a Highland Dance instructor herself. She offers two classes; one for children ages 5 to 9 and one for ages 8 to 10. Layne received a $25 Gift Card for her award.
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John O’ Rourke arrived in Princeton in the early fifties. He married Rose Alexandre and together they raised six children; Doug, Phyl, Joanne, Colleen, Brigid and Therese. John owned and operated O’Rourke’s Transfer, a delivery company that delivered almost anything you could think of. He delivered pop, which got him dubbed ‘Johnny Pop Bottle,’ milk, groceries, sawdust, dirt—whatever he was asked to—within reason, he did. John was always helping people move. “He moved my family from Allenby in to Princeton in 1957,” said Mayor Frank Armitage. “He helped a lot of people around here.” John was best known as “The Garbage Man.” He picked up Princeton resident’s garbage for 47 years. During that time he got to know people pretty well. John never hesitated for a second if he knew someone was in need. He was especially protective of mom’s and children, gave out many a financial loan or gift and arranged for other forms of help if necessary. “He was a very upstanding citizen,” said former Mayor of Princeton, Mr. Randy McLean. “John worked hard for the community for many years and provided his services at extremely reasonable rates.” John loved to sit over coffee and chat about the news, local or otherwise. If you didn’t have the funds to pay for coffee, he simply told you to, “sit down and join me anyway— I got it.” If you were a out for an evening and John
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Interior Health CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny and board chair, Norman Embree visited Princeton’s physicians, health care personnel and local politicians, on Wednesday Dec. 4 during a routine site visit. The visit was part of their tour of facilities within Interior Health’s jurisdiction. Both gentlemen are pleased with the ‘team model of health care’ in Princeton and with the work the Health Care Steering Committee and the Support our Health care groups are doing for the community.
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Police officers often deal with the aftermath of horrible crashes, and the impact those crashes have on grieving loved ones. Whether it is a fatal or serious injury collision the life altering consequences to the families involved is immeasurable. What is missed by the impaired driver is the lifelong burden that families will have to endure as the result of their stupid and irresponsible decision. “We don’t call these accidents,” says Corporal Robert McDonald, spokesperson for RCMP Traffic Services. “There’s nothing accidental when someone makes the decision to get behind the wheel when they are impaired.” Sadly too many people in this province still don’t grasp the gravity of impaired driving. That’s the conclusion of the BC RCMP Traffic members, who recently shared true stories of impaired drivers they have dealt with during their careers. We hope that by sharing these alarming stories, early in the Counter Attack season, will provide an extra incentive for people to find alternate ways of getting home, such as public transit, cabs or a designated driver,” says Cpl. McDonald “Please, take time to consider your actions. You don’t want to be on this list next year, or worse, on the list of people that have killed or seriously injured someone as the result of being impaired. In possession of all his ‘facilities’ The suspect’s defense lawyer in an impaired driving trial asked a Traffic police officer who was testifying in a packed courtroom, if he’d provided his client with an opportunity to use the facilities. When the police officer tried to be discreet in his answer, the judge instead instructed him to offer a full description. The police officer then described how the defendant had to use the wall to steady himself, but swayed so much that he urinated on two different urinals and the wall. When the laughter in the courtroom died down the defense lawyer simply said, “No more questions your honor.” Should have listened to his wife A traffic team was working on a roadblock on the Lougheed Hwy. A van pulled up with a male driver, who smelled of liquor. Police administered an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test, and the driver blew a FAIL. As the traffic officer was explaining the process to the driver, a woman in a taxi claiming to be his wife showed up. However, the man was alone in his van, and had not made any calls while police were dealing with him. The mystery was solved when the woman told the traffic officer she had been with her husband at a party. She then said to her husband, “I told you that you had drunk too much, and to take the taxi with me!” Is this the highway? A constable was sitting in his marked police car pulled over on the shoulder of Hwy. 99, north of Squamish. A vehicle pulled up beside him in the slow lane, and the driver stopped, rolled down her passenger window, asked the constable where the highway was. The constable asked her to pull in front of his police car, and the driver again asked where the highway was, and stated she was trying to get from Vancouver to Squamish. She had just driven over 20 kms northbound on the highway, looking for the highway, and a town she had already passed. Across BC the RCMP will be out in full force at Counter Attack road checks this holiday season, looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police encourage everyone to make a plan before they head out to holiday festivities.
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Ottawa puts on pipeline push The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who VICTORIA – The federal government stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the has been meeting for months with aboriginal communities in northimminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibil- ern B.C. and Alberta. He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many aboriginal comity of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister munities are working with energy producers to get the economic Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report activity they so desperately need. (Most urban people likely don’t on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the believe this, because the conflict-addicted media report mostly first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in protests.) blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that to Asia. B.C.’s unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of of trust of both the energy industry and the federal Trade the following morning, where he vowed to government are key obstacles to the largest economic implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia. Legislation is coming to ensure that polluters, not Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as from resource development and transport. well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, former Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of particularly heavy oil in tankers. TOM FLETCHER Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the littlePolitics and protesters aside, these are the facts for noticed fact that coastal waters around Victoria and B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Vancouver are already congested with shipping trafAlberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are strugfic, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident. gling. B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century development continues to expand despite the continuing chorus of of continuous petroleum shipping. U.S.-financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact. It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S. This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest backin Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be propfired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood. erly funded to serve as incident command. More people understand today that our comfortable modern Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including annual tanker inspections, increased aerial surveillance and marine markers. society with free-access health care is a fragile thing. We have it betAnd he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy export ter than most of the world, for now. customer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black largest petroleum producer. Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Remembering John Dear Editor, On Monday December 2, we laid to rest our friend John O’Rourke; this man personified goodness and caring for neighbours. He did it quietly, behind the scenes, whether a single mother with hungry children, the shut-in elderly or those just down and out; he was there to help! John often phoned me or called into my office to alert me to those in need, especially the elderly! Thank you John for passing our way, we honour you for your goodness and being a good neighbour to the entire community. R.I.P. dear friend… Peace & Happiness Joyce Fraser
Well done Tulameen Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate the members of the Tulameen Community Club as well as other individuals and businesses who made the “Raise the Roof” project possible. In addition, I would like to thank our Provincial government as well as Brad Hope and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen for their support and financial contribution. This has truly been a community effort. Well done Tulameen! Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior
Not happy with IHA Dear Editor: Re: “One Stop Shop for Medical Care” Ms. Brown’s reason for not considering Dr. Smith’s offer does not ring true. Before IHA took over everything, medical, we had a hospital and two downtown clinics. It never interfered with the quality of service that Princetonians received. What a shame that IHA refused Dr. Smith’s offer. How would this offer be an added expense to IHA? All the equipment was being donated, the only cost to doctors was rent. Don’t the doctors have to pay IHA rent for their office at the Cascade Medical Centre? The original setup worked well; all the doctors collaborated; they even provided a Christmas Doctor’s Show every year, an event highly anticipated in town. The money raised went to worthy causes, such as scholarships, etc. On Nov. 6th, I sent a letter to the Minister of Health, our MLA, Dr. Halpenny (IHA CEO), A. Neuner (IHA), D. Lommer (IHA), and C. Rerhais (IHA) regarding this matter. I’ve yet to receive a reply from this group. A courtesy response no longer appears to be the norm. Unfortunately, I did not send one to Ms. Brown who appears to be the spokesperson for IHA. She did compliment Princeton by saying, “You can’t knock Princeton...” It is community centered.” Herein lies Princeton’s strength; the people know what they want and it isn’t what IHA wants. M.Masiel, Princeton
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Dear Editor On Thursday evening I attended a Speaker’s Tour on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The speakers were Dr. Thierry Vrain and Dr. Shiv Chopra. Dr. Vrain is a retired soil biologist and genetic scientist with Ag. Canada, and Dr. Chopra was a microbiologist with Health Canada who was pressured to approve the Bovine Growth Hormone. When he refused he was fired in 2004. I’m always surprised when I hear people confusing genetic engineering with hybridization and breeding. We hybridize plants with each other to make a bigger flower, or a new colour, or resistance to disease. We breed animals together for certain traits. This is done within the laws of nature. But genetic manipulation is just that – taking the genes from one species and inserting it into another. Spiders were not intended to breed with goats. Jellyfish won’t breed with pigs. And tomatoes don’t mate with fish. Even human genes have been tried with rice, corn and tobacco. This is runaway technology with no holds barred. Some information I picked up from the talks: There are now 420 million acres of genetically engineered crops being grown at this time, mainly to allow plants to accept the herbicide Roundup. This was done to reduce the use of pesticides but it was a dismal failure. The use of pesticides increased by over 600 million lbs. since 1996 and now the weeds have become resistant and more and more Roundup is necessary. It was also touted that yields would increase. Another failure – yields are higher where no GMO crops are grown. We lost our flax and canola markets in Europe because of GMOs, yet we’re still toying with allowing it in our apples, alfalfa, and fish (to name a few). There are numerous studies that are alarming but squashed by the big players who conduct their own “studies” and tell us that no-one has gotten sick from GMO food, but since GMOs have been on the market there is a spike in celiac and Crohns disease, autism, Alzheimer’s, depression, obesity, infertility, gastro-intestinal disorders and kidney and liver damage. We are all eating GMO food in one form or another and it’s difficult to avoid if we eat (and we all do) corn (sweet, starch, oil), soy, canola (in almost all salad dressings), sugar (beets – cane sugar is ok so far), grain (because of all the pesticides used), papaya, and maybe pineapple. If we could convince our governments to ban 5 things all the food we eat would be organic: 1. hormones – these are used to bring all the animals in a particular facility into heat at once and is a carcinogen. 2. antibiotics – bovine growth hormone causes more mastitis which requires more antibiotics. 3. (the creepiest) slaughterhouse waste. This is the floor scrapings from slaughterhouses (bones, blood, skin, feathers and even road kill) which is rendered down and fed to animals, even milk cows. 4. GMOs 5. pesticides But we may as well stand in front of a train. One statement sent a chill down my spine: “We are destroying the whole ecological system from the inside.” The room was full of concerned people but we noticed few politicians. We were pleased to see George Bush and Alan Patton there (both farmers) and, of course, Arlene Arlow who helped organize this with Alex Atamanenko, our MP, who was not in attendance himself but was represented by Lilly Zekanovic, who told us that Alex’s Bill C257, Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Modified Foods, is still alive. This tour has been met with standing room only wherever it’s been presented as more and more people are becoming aware of this issue. Oh by the way, another revelation – Stokes Seeds has been bought by Monsanto. Sincerely Donna Stocker, Cawston, B.C .
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Mr. Brian Harris, Wildlife Biologist for the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife gave a presentation to Mayor and Council during the regular meeting of Council on Dec. 2. His presentation included an explanation of the environmental and social reasons deer occupied towns, the consequences of their doing so and gave options for management. Conflict reductions such as hazing, repellents, landscaping alternatives were discussed as well as population control techniques like, reduction and fertility control. Administrative options (some of which Princeton has already done) were mentioned; coordinated deer counts, public education and the amendment of municipal bylaws; banning of ungulate feeding, regulation of land use or type of landscaping and weapon use and hunting. Councillor Pateman asked about the methods of “spooks” - the way
to scare off the deer. “Do you have to keep changing methods?” Harris replied, “Deer will get used to almost anything, it’s best to keep changing them up.” Harris noted that he had spoken with Council in 2007 and that Princeton had done a deer count in 2009, but the level of concern with the deer dropped off. “Now it’s back,” he said. Harris went on to describe what other municipalities had done and were doing and offered the suggestion that Council develop a management plan to further actions already in place. ie) Deer brochure and survey. “If there was an easy solution, we’d have had it fixed long ago,” said Harris. Mayor Armitage thanked Harris for the information presented. He then noted that Princeton had paid a ‘big price in the loss of a conservation officer for the area.’ “I hope that something objectively positive can happen,” he said.
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During the regular meeting of Council, Dec. 2, Mr. Brian Harris, Wildlife Biologist for the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife presented options for managing the deer population in town. While there are options to dealing with the deer, there are, “no easy solutions,” said Harris.
BRIDGE STREET PAWN 308A Bridge Street The Princeton Community Arts Council is proud to sponsor
Christmas Community Songfest
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Eight year old Like Jakubec along with help from mom Susan, starts business to earn money for music lessons.
At the Riverside Theatre Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 7 pm
Bring the whole family for wonderful Christmas music from local choirs and musicians! • Christmas sing a long too •
Please bring a non perishable food item for the Christmas hampers as admission.
Princeton Airport Select Committee The Town of Princeton is looking for individuals to participate on the Princeton Airport Select Committee as members to advise Council and staff with regard to specific operational issues affecting the Airport and lands. Also to provide advice on any proposals that Council refers to the Committee with regard to use and operation of the Airport and lands. The Committee shall consist of 7 (seven) members, appointed or as otherwise directed by Council, with 3 (three) community members at large. The appointments are made for a three-year period. If you are interested, please submit your name and address to the following address by December 31st, 2013: Town of Princeton PO Box 670 151 Vermilion Ave Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Councillor Pateman extends Council’s LUKAS - from page 1 appreciation at Fair and PXA AGM’s Lukas prepared a business plan, (spent Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Councillor Doug Pateman officiated the election of officers for both the Agricultural Fall Fair and the (PXA) Princeton Exhibition Associations. During both annual general meetings the councillor extended appreciation on behalf of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Princeton for all of the volunteers and the work they do for the community. “Your groups are incredible,” he said, “Council commends you for jobs well done.” A special note of thanks was given to Dawn Johnson by PXA president Paul Bedard.
Bedard thanked her for her dedicated service to the PXA and all the user groups. Johnson has been a valued member for 31 years. The following are the board of executives for the PXA and Fair groups for 2014. PXA - president - Paul Bedard. Vice president - Danny Kastor, secretary - Odelle Simmons, treasurer - Fran Murphy and directors, Ken Crompton, Dawn Johnson, Lisa Carleton, Della Osbourne and Walt Halipchuck. Fall Fair - president - Danny Kastor, secretary - Fran Murphy, treasurer - Lisa Carleton and directors; Rose Flegel, Shirley Fredin, Sue Gereau, Dawn Johnson and Jennifer Bernard.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PRINCETON RACING DAYS Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 6:30 pm, in the Library Conference Room
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a week doing so) and set out for his appointments. At Valley First Lukas showed his business plan and gave a product demonstration after which, he received advice on business loans and accounts as well as some tips for success. Next stop was Town hall where he met with Mayor Armitage and CAO Rick Zerr. Lukas again presented his business plan and gave the product demonstration. “I was very pleased to meet this young man,” said Mayor Armitage, he’s quite industrious.” Mayor Armitage explained that Lukas is the youngest applicant to apply for a business license and that he and Mr. Zerr, “proudly granted the young man’s request and due to the very special circumstances, waived the fee for the license.” Lukas said he is “Very pleased and quite excited to have my business license.” Mayor Armitage was also quite proud to announce that he was, “the first customer of Luke’s Christmas Cheer.” On Saturday, Dec. 7 Luke and mom Susan were stationed at the Stuff Your Stocking store located in the old flower shop on Bridge Street. https://www.facebook.com/groups/shopprinceton/ It was a great venue for the young entrepreneur, sales went very well. Susan and Lukas have also designed a Facebook group for his business. Check out Luke’s Christmas Cheer, https:// www.facebook.com/groups/432394753529227/ view the products he has for sale and follow his progress as a young entrepreneur.
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Crazy Christmas tree contest The Princeton Community Arts Council invite you to place your vote in their Crazy Christmas Tree contest. The trees are on display in the old Bug Nut store on Vermilion Avenue next to the Sunflower Gallery. Votes can be made at any time as there is paper, pencils and a drop box located on the window ledge outside. The contest runs until Friday, Dec. 13 The Sunflower Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday to Saturday. The gallery will be closed for the winter months of January and February—reopening in the spring.
Chamber hosts Christmas gathering
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Barbara Bushewsky, director for the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce extends a welcome and introduces the Switchmen, local band who provided the dance music for the Community Christmas Gathering.
Barbara Bushewsky, director of the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce took on and completed the task of organizing the Chamber of Commerce first annual Community Christmas Gathering, cosponsored by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 and Cowboy Coffee/CoCo’s Bistro. Just shy of 100 people from the business community (employers and employees) were treated to an evening that included a traditional Christmas dinner and entertainment provided by the The Switchmen. A scrumptious Christmas dinner was prepared and served by Legion members; Bernadette Kelleher, Doreen Poulsen, Maureen Turner, Helen Pouch, Bernice Witiuk, Blaine Marsel and Derek Winter. Also helping with the evening were; Darren Hiebert, Karen Wittich, Jean Lindsay, Shelly Giles, Natalie Young and Cindy Corbett. Ten gift bags courtesy of Joyce Edwards of the Winking Pedlar and the Chamber of Commerce were presented to door prize recipients. Dancing and socializing ended the evening, with many thank you’s and congratulations extended to Bushewsky for a job well done.
...Choosing change SOWINS Annual Donation Appeal
It is that special time of year when giving is foremost in our thoughts and actions. At ...Choosing change SOWINS we give every day of the year to women and children who have experienced or are at risk of abuse. Each year we help hundreds with our 24 hour crisis line, Transition House, The result ofoutreach collaborative change atand SOWINS is ripe for sharing. This we yearhelped long process has culminated a counseling support services. In 2013 958 women and 199inchildren. new logo, new website, renewed vision and move of our offices. With a service area spanning Summerland to Osoyoos – Naramata to Keremeos, nearly 4000 square miles, sometimes we can feel stretched quite thin. Once a year we appeal to our Our new logo was createdasking by Timothy NRGwork Design TLB Marketing Essentials. We are very pleased community you Tweed to helpofour byfor making a cash donation. with the result. strip andyou opencan door in healing colours of pink andinblue blend into WeThe arestylized askingshelter, you tomobius give so that help women and children your community a strong image representing ourabuse. values and our work. to move beyond In 2013, 4 % of transition house usage and crisis calls were women and their children from the Keremeos area. Women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds acThe new website media was alsoconsiderations designed and built bymake NRG Design & TLB Marketing Essentials. cess and our social services. Cultural can our work extra sensitive for immigrant The new sitepopulations. has a contemporary look and fully encompasses what SOWINS offers our clients, supporters Recently a new Canadian came to us for help. She had arrived to find a drugand community. We appreciate the cleanabusive look with easyas navigation andhusband. inviting visuals. We look forward todifficult. addicted, HIV positive, man her future Her life is extremely keeping it fresh, and Canadian informative.citizens Please visit andnot sendtake us your comments. Her up-to-date children are andwww.sowins.com therefore she can them out of the country without the father’s approval. She is alone without any immediate family in the country. In Our annual her Strategic Visioning session waswill heldhear in September. Weher renewed of a leave societythe where married family no one or support story.our Shevision can not situation, she women and has children live theirand livesno free from to violence andare abuse. We also view on how to authority no money where go. We working toexpanded get her toour the government accomplish this… longhelp term… a facility that houses all the services we provide… including the emergency that can with her complicated case, while also giving her the support to keep herself shelter, social enterprise and long-term housing. We are excited to begin transferring the vision to the planning and her children as safe as possible. stage in the near future. to SOWINS, you can help others like her; women and children who may be in By donating immediate crisis or coping with past abuse that is impacting their lives today. You can make Over the course the next week, SOWINS will literally be moving up into theSOWINS, world. Programs and services yourofdonation by dropping off or mailing a cheque #303-246 Martin Street, currently spread betweenV2A the first floors of the Commerce Court Building at 246through Martin Street Penticton 5K3andorsecond visiting www.sowins.com and contributing the Canada will consolidate onto the third floor. We will more natural and be working together out ofus theatsame Helps link. If you would likehave to discuss morelight giving options please contact 250-493space. Choosing is a challenge - it takes commitment and12998 work. But when the time is ripe and a choice 4366.change SOWINS is a registered charity CTN# 7665 RR0001 Wishing you a relaxing is made, theand results are rewarding andseason. can exceed expectations! enjoyable holiday Thank you from the team at SOWINS. Martin Street, Penticton, BC 250-493-4366 info@sowins.com www.sowins.com #303 - 246#303-246 Martin Street, Penticton, BC (250) 493-4366 info@sowins.com www.sowins.com
All they want for Christmas is their dogs back KRAMER & SADIE - 2 dogs lost from the Third Bench area of Princeton. Both dogs went missing from their home area on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Kramer (top photo) is a black & white SpringerSpaniel. Sadie (lower photo) is a Golden Lab Cross. There have been no reports of sightings of the two pups and the family is quite worried. Please call Reuben or Barbara if you have any information. 250-295-6414 (home) or 250-2952821 (cell)
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Manning Park – Source of snow for Olympians and recreationalists alike By Jo Hughes Manning Provincial Park: When the 2010 Olympics was running short of snow, where did they find it? Manning Park, of course. With its higher elevation and being located on the edge of the BC interior, Manning Park often gets snow well before the Coastal Mountains and it has been no different this year. Saturday, December 7 marked the opening day for the Manning Park Resort Nordic Centre and many Vancouverites braved the chilly weather to get a chance to play in the snow. Winter seekers went snowshoeing, cross country skiing and enjoyed the night lit outdoor skating rink. Currently the majority of the Nordic trails operated by Manning Park Resort are groomed for classic skiing, but there are sections of the upper trails groomed for skate skiers as well, including the Campground Loop, the Mini Loop and Strawberry Flats. In addition those who came into the Nordic Centre this weekend were given a sneak peek at a proposed trail expansion for skate skiers and classic skiers alike. Tired of being cold, but not having any snow to enjoy? The Manning Park Resort Nordic Centre is open seven days a week from now until April 6. Hours of operation are from 8:30am4:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 8:30 a.m. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Currently, they are offering discounted rates on trail tickets due to the early season conditions, and plenty of options for winter fun including equipment rentals, retail items and lessons
RDOS Holiday Hours and Information
Gobble, Gobble It Up... WIN A TURKEY* CONTEST!
Make a purchase at these participating businesses and Enter the TURKEY DRAW for your chance to WIN! • The Hut • Home Bottle Depot Hardware • Winking Pedlar • Suzie’s Shoppe • Fletchers • The Hut Building Office & Tax Supplies • CoCo’s Bistro • Sears • Everything Pets • Cooper’s Foods • Work n’ Play Draws To Be Held Dec. 13th, 2013
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Once the winners have been chosen, all other entries will be entered for a second chance to win a Turkey from the Similkameen Spotlight & the Similkameen Turkey Farm.
from certified CANSI instructors. Downhill skiing or snowboarding more your style? December 13 is the official opening date for the Manning Park Resort Alpine Area giving you even more options for winter enjoyment! Lifts will be running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 13 to 15. For more information or to book accommodation at Manning Park Resort, contact us by phone: 604-668-5922, by email: info@ manningpark.com or visit our website at www.manningpark.com
CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Natural Christmas Trees, free of contaminants, can be brought to any local landfill in the RDOS free of charge. Check with your local municipality or the RDOS for potential Christmas Street collection programs in your community.
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION The main office at 101 Martin Street will be closed over the upcoming holiday season from: December 25 to 27 and closed January 1 If you have an urgent matter please call the RDOS Emergency After Hours line at: 250-490-4141
Winners will be awarded a $25 gift certificate towards the purchase of a turkey. One 2nd chance turkey will also be awarded.
SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
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LANDFILL REDUCED WINTER HOURS Campbell Mountain Mon to Sat 8:30 a.m - 4:45 p.m. Okanagan Falls Mon to Fri 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Oliver Mon to Fri 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Keremeos Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All landfills will be closed Statutory Holidays and Boxing Day Contact the RDOS at 250-490-4129 for further information
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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 250-438-0103 Custom Pool & Spa
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Princeton Posse and Saturday night game attendees for collecting toques, scarves and mittens to help keep others warm this winter! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs down to the people who leave their pets out during this cold weather. If you are cold, you can be darn sure your pet is cold too! Bring them in! Name: Meg Mintzler and Larissa Simon Likes: Singing, acting & dancing with Larissa and singing, acting & dancing with Meg!
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
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
WorshiP - 10:00 am
If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.
Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month
office hours
Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon
190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Baptist Church of Princeton
Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
250-295-7752
Living Water
Community Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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SpotlightSPORTS
Contributed/Dean Johnston
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Mike White and Corey Thompson, both local boys brought up in Princeton Minor Hockey, play for the Bantam Rep team, the South Okanagan Heat. The boys will be in Princeton to play at the annual Jr. Bantam Tournament January 10-12. Come on out and cheer them on!
White, Thompson win big in Merritt Richard White Contributor
The South Okanagan Heat is a Bantam Rep Hockey team that draws players from Osoyoos, Oliver, Grand Forks and Princeton. 26 players tried out in August with only 17 spots available. This year Mike White and Corey Thompson, both local boys brought up in Princeton Minor Hockey, made the team and have been large parts of a very successful year so far! Thompson is one of two goalies on the team and as such he splits duties. Coaches have commended Corey on his play of late and his always positive attitude on the ice and off. “This is the best team I have ever played on. All the guys are playing for each other and we really have fun together,” said Corey after the tournament. “Winning is pretty cool, too!!” White has spent time at center this season, but has recently moved back to defense, where his coaches have praised the way he sees the ice and makes smart decisions. It showed in Merritt, where he was on the ice for zero even-strength goals against in four games.
“I have been playing D for about 8 years, so I see things better back there. I feel a lot more comfortable. We are very strong up front, we score a lot. Moving back I think I help the team more, and I can bring some help to our first year D-men.” Over the Nov. 25 weekend the Heat travelled to Merritt for a 3 day tournament against teams from North Shore, Mission, Chilliwack, Langley, Burnaby and Merritt. Corey was in goal for two games, winning both against North Shore and eventual runnersup Langley. White chipped in 6 assists as the team won all four games on their way to the first tournament win of the season. In winning the tourney the Heat out-scored their opponents by a whopping 41-13, including a 12-2 final against the Langley Eagles. The South Okanagan Heat is scheduled to play in Princeton in January at the Annual Jr. Posse Bantam tournament. Dates of play are January 10 -12. Come out and cheer on the boys, as they play their only true home games of the 2013-14 season.
Toques instead of teddy bears Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
During the Posse Game on Saturday, game attendees tossed touques out onto the ice instead of the usual teddy bear toss. The toques gathered will go to the Crisis Assistance Program and be distributed to those in need, helping them to be a bit warmer this winter.
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This past weekend the South Okanagan Midget Rep team travelled to Castlegar for a tournament. The team truly is a South Okanagan team – Five players from Oliver and four from Osoyoos are joined by two from Grand Forks. Rounding out the roster are five Princeton players – Craig Thompson, Tristen Vandermeulen, Parker Thiebert, Brett Herrick and Morton Johnston (injured). Craig has been called up to the Posse for eight games to date, while Morton is looking to come back next weekend after tweaking a knee playing for the Posse last weekend in the 100 Mile House game. The season has been very successful to date. They have a combined record of 18-1-1 with tournament wins in both Winfield and again in Castlegar this past weekend. The boys edged Elk Valley 6-5 on Friday. Saturday games saw 9-4 victory over Nelson followed by an empty net goal to secure a 4-2 win over a very strong Spokane squad. The Sunday final over the home team went to double overtime before being decided 4-3. Next up for the team is their home tournament this upcoming weekend . All games Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be in Osoyoos.
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Marijuana referendum petition fizzles at two-thirds mark Jeff Nagel Black Press
Sensible BC gets 210,000 signatures — vows to try again The Sensible BC campaign to spark the decriminalization of marijuana in B.C. is officially up in smoke after falling short of its goal. Pot activists got 210,000 signatures or about two-thirds of the 300,000 needed – 10 per cent of voters in all 85 B.C. ridings – for their initiative petition to potentially trigger a referendum. They had aimed for a target of 450,000 to provide a buffer against disqualified signatures. “It’s a pretty remarkable accomplishment,” Sensible BC head Dana Larsen. “We’ve definitely demonstrated a high level of organization and support for this cause. Had we been operating under the rules of pretty much any other referendum system in the world, we would have qualified to be on the
ballot.” He said the 4,500 registered petitioners – triple the number at the start of the 90-day campaign – reached the threshold required by Elections BC in 19 electoral districts and got at least eight per cent in five more. Successful local campaigns happened on much of Vancouver Island, the Kootenays and other parts of the Interior. But in the vote-rich Lower Mainland that holds the most districts, marijuana advocates came up short. They reached the 10 per cent threshold in just Vancouver-West End and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, with no other local wins in the rest of Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. They came closest in the three North Shore ridings with eight per cent plus. Sensible BC aimed to compel the province to pass legislation banning police from expending any time and resources on simple marijuana possession. Larsen said canvassers were harried in some areas by opponents and at times by calls to police as they tried to
collect signatures on SkyTrain and BC Ferries. The outcome is nowhere near the 700,000 signatures gathered by Fight HST forces en route to their winning referendum. But Larsen argues the province must now look “very seriously” at the marijuana issue, particularly as states such as Washington and Colorado move to full pot legalization. He says history shows even failed campaigns can have impact. A prior initiative in 2002 pushing proportional representation got 98,000 signatures but led to a citizens assembly on electoral reform and ultimately two referendum questions on the issue. Signatures were being delivered to Elections BC Monday and Larsen said Sensible BC will take a break over Christmas before deciding when to mount a new petition campaign, along with other forms of political engagement. “We’re definitely going to do it again,” he said.
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Experiencing China ~ Do not hesitate when crossing the street
Our three days spent in Hong Kong were lovely. I’m almost ashamed to say that Paul and April 14 we left Kowloon and Hong Kong to fly to a city I never in my wildest dreams imagI made a beeline for the first McDonald’s Restaurant we had seen since leaving Canada, but ined I would visit. Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon, had such a weight of history the idea of a coffee and a McMuffin with cheese (there is very little cheese in China folks) was for me. When I lived in Winnipeg, years ago, many suffering souls found refuge in the prairie overpowering. city that had absolutely nothing in common with Saigon. I could hardly bear the Hong Kong is such an interesting city! The surrounding mountains and haranticipation. bour limit horizontal construction. We took an outdoor escalator up the side of a We were met at the airport in Ho Chi Minh on that sultry evening by Maestro mountain which was intersected with busy crowded streets that ran perpendicular Simon, a close friend of Wen and Sharon. We would later attend a concert orgato its path. Later we took the Star Ferry to the Hong Kong side of the harbour. nized by him at an international school for children of Korean business people We rode the Peak Tramway to Victoria Peak itself. One poor soul was so terrified living and working in Vietnam. Simon had a taxi ready for us and we were whisked of the angle of ascent that I was quite sure she was going to jump out before we off to The Blue Diamond Hotel on Thu Khoa Huan Street in downtown Ho Chi reached our destination. Her partner managed to hang onto her shirttails until Minh. Oh my! We were treated like visiting royalty and all the days we stayed there, we stopped. Once at the Peak, we were able to look out over the harbour at the we were greeted with the same enthusiasm. enormous skyscrapers with names on them like Sony and Samsung. Only the The next morning Simon was waiting for us. Something was up. He knew that MERRILYN HUYCKE exceptionally wealthy people lived at the very top of the Peak. if we were going to survive in Ho Chi Minh we’d better learn how to cross a street Their household staff brought the owners’ perfectly groomed dogs down the because there are no crosswalks. He marched us right out to the main avenue. My narrow road past the shops and restaurants for an outing. We tourists were suitmouth went dry. There are four million motorcycles licensed in Ho Chi Minh and ably impressed. Because we had no specific agenda, Paul and I had time to wander all of them were on that avenue! I felt Simon was enjoying this a bit too much but on our own, always using the waterfront as our reference. I made a few sketches here’s what he taught us. on the pedestrian mall near our hotel and we spent time people watching. As Hong Kong is Wait for a small gap and then make your move diagonally into the current. Do not hesitate! such a cosmopolitan city, we saw folks from many cultures. There were expensive shops in the downtown area and there was a wonderful gallery and museum. That evening we joined again The drivers will go around you, judging by your speed and angle. Sharon grabbed me very firmly with Sharon and Wen and explored more, behaving like goofy tourists. We even found a few by the arm, I told myself this was a good day to die, and off we went. What a rush! Everything after that was easy. We were set to explore Ho Chi Minh! folks who spoke English!
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JOHN: It is with profound sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, John O’Rourke on November 28, 2013. Dad was born in the small village of Annamoe, Co. Wicklow, Ireland on August 21, 1927. He was the second eldest in a family of thirteen children born to Michael and Anne O’Rourke. The family was not well off, and when a family friend, Sam Tyndall, visited with stories of how great the opportunities in Canada were, and how the streets were paved in gold, Dad listened. He left his family and girlfriends behind, but not his Irish roots and boarded the boat to Canada. He arrived in Kelowna, in 1948, after a long and horrible journey, if he was telling the story. He soon learned that the streets were not paved in gold, and even worse, you did not meet the ladies, milking cows at 4 am. He then worked in construction, on the tugboat, and in one of the hotels. He left Kelowna and more girlfriends in Kelowna in 1953. He arrived in Princeton and assumed the duties of front desk clerk at the Princeton Hotel. He met and married Rose Alexandre, and together raised six children, Doug, Phyl, Joanne, Colleen, Brigid and Therese. He was an awesome Dad, always doing something special for us, like keeping our gas tanks full. Sadly, Rose passed away November 11, 1984. He started his own business, O’Rourke’s Transfer, and delivered anything and everything from dirt to family prized possessions. But he was probably best known for being the garbage collector, no sanitation engineer label for him, much to the dismay of his daughters. He loved what he did as it allowed him his social time. He ¿nally retired in November 2002 at the age of 75. And perhaps, he was least known for his charitable acts. He had a huge heart, inherited from his mother, he would say. He would open his wallet for any sad story, and not require recognition or a tax receipt in return. Throughout his life and especially in his ¿nal years, Dad was an active member of St. Peter’s Parish, a great ambassador of Ireland, a Leisure Inn seat warmer, an amateur weather forecaster and news reporter, a loving friend, brother, Uncle, Dad and Grandpa. Many thanks to all the staff at Princeton Hospital, Dr. Munro, Dr. Black for their compassionate care; to Bob and the Hanson Funeral Home for making the arrangements; to Fr. Clarke for of¿ciating the Mass, to Dad’s friends at St. Peter’s Parish for the reception following; and not to forget all his friends for their friendship throughout his life. Also many thanks for your many prayers, condolences, cards, Àowers, food and donations. Each and everyone is sincerely appreciated. He will live forever in many hearts, especially ours, Doug and Deanna Alexandre, Phyl and Robert Schepens, Joanne and Chet Dondale, Colleen and Louis Doyle, Brigid Kavanaugh/Gord McEwan, Therese and Michael Grgich, sisters and brothers in Ireland, sister Joan in Ontario, 19 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. •
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A special take on stuffed pork tenderloin Sometimes a home chef’s chance to leave his or her cooking comfort zone can lead amateur chefs to wondrous places. Whether enjoying the cuisine of another country or just trying a particular food for the first time, experimenting with food is one of the true joys of cooking. For those who always wanted to try their hand at the foods of Spain, consider the following recipe for “Matambre de Cerdo (Stuffed Pork Tenderloin” from James Campbell Caruso’s “Espana: Exploring the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith), a collection of recipes and an examination of the ingredients that make Spanish cuisine so beloved across the globe.
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MATAMBRE DE CERDO (Stuffed Pork Tenderloin) Serves 4 2 1/2 1 4 1/2 4
pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat Salt and pepper cup extra virgin olive oil yellow onion, diced cloves garlic, slivered cup finely diced jamon serrano
cups diced mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped sage 1/2 cup Spanish white wine Heat the oven to 350 F. Open the tenderloins with a full-length cut that goes about 3/4 of the way through the meat. Flatten out the tenderloin and season it on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet,
and saute the onion and garlic on medium heat for 12 minutes. Add the jamon, mushrooms, parsley, and sage; continue cooking for 20 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Spread the mixture over the flattened tenderloin. Roll the tenderloin around the filling and set it on a sheet pan with the seam side down. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into 1-inch slices. Serve 2 slices per plate. PC12B668
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Fletcher Building Supplies
We will be the new home of Princeton Farm Center.
Effective January 1, 2014, the business will move next door and be under one roof with Fletchers. Cathy, Chloe and Heather will all remain as part of the new team, in order to continue great customer service! You will be able to call either phone number to reach us:
250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
Drop by for coffee and check out our new home! Open 7 days a week to serve you. Bill, Christine, Dave, Kevin, Pete, RJ, Ron, Susan & Neal
Thank you for all your support throughout the year. Best wishes for the Holiday Season from all of us. Susan, Pete, Christine, Bill, R.J., Dave, Ron, Kevin, Neal, Cathy, Chloe & Heather
Fletcher Building Supplies email: princeton@timbrmart.ca
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