Similkameen Spotlight, January 08, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

NEWS The historic Coalmont Hotel saved from fire Page 3

SPORTS Update from the Princeton Posse organization Page 9

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Focus on community - those who give and give Page 12

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Multiple cougar encounters on New Year’s Day Three cougar encounters and one attack occurred in the Osprey/Link Lake areas on New Year’s Day, resulting in quite the fright for residents. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

“Residents of the Osprey and Link Lake areas are very nervous, delaying or not doing usual outdoor activities, writes Hayes Creek fire chief, Rob Miller in a news release issued this past weekend. “If they are, they carry sticks, bear spray or a firearm and walk in groups for added security.” The following encounters were reported to Hayes Creek Fire/Rescue on Wednesday, Jan. 1: At approximately 2:30 p.m., Kim Rampfl and her three dogs encountered a cougar while out on a walk at Link Lake. Rampfl remembered to make herself larger by putting her arms above her head and yelling—thus scaring off the cat. A family of three riding snowmobiles encountered a cougar at approximately 5:30 p.m. Mother and father on one machine and a their nine year old son on another. Chief Miller said, “The call-in was convoluted, mixed up, of course, as the mother was hysterical from seeing her son drive off into the night with a cougar chasing after him.” The boy was found unharmed during the call into the fire department. Hayes Creek Fire/Rescue members began patrols and notified residents to keep their children and pets indoors.

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Rick Law and his faithful companion, Lucy

Courtesy of Rob Miller/Hayes Creek VFD

Rick Law recieved a puncture wound while trying to save his dog Lucy from the jaws of a cougar. He and Lucy are healing well, but Lucy suffers from nightmares and is sticking like glue to Rick.

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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“Whether the weather be cold, Whether the weather be hot. Whatever the weather We’ll weather the weather, Whether we like it or not.”

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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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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 second Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134

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

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the 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

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.

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

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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.

Courtesy of Rob Miller/Hayes Creek VFD

Left to right; Peter Grizer, Vic Bartel, Bob McMurtrie and Hermann Zorn, all members of the Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department out on patrol, looking for the wildcat that raised sheer havoc on New Year’s Day.

COUGAR ENCOUNTERS - from page 1 At about 6 p.m., another report came in from 2 males skidooing by Tee Pee Lakes store. They reported having kicked at the cat to scare it off. At 6:30 p.m., Rick Law, a Hayes Creek Firefighter and Medical First Responder, heard a loud commotion on his porch. He went out to see what the noise was and found his dog Lucy being attacked by a cougar. Law jumped on the cat disregarding his own safety in order to save his dog. He managed to get the cougar off of Lucy, but in the meantime, he recieved a puncture wound to his leg and Lucy suffered head and neck lacerations. Hayes Creek Medical First Responders members attended, providing first aid to both. When the attack report was called in, Cst. Shiell from the Princeton RCMP and Sgt. Jim Beck, officer in charge of the South Okanagan zone for the Conservation Officer Service, arrived on scene. They searched for the cat but, “It had either moved on or possibly found a meal or became prey to a larger preditor,” said Sgt. Beck. “Cougars killing pets, preying on livestock and significant public safety concern are the cause for conservation officers to be called in, added Sgt. Beck. Conservation attended the area for the next two days looking for the cat and Sgt. Beck arranged for a houndsman to be on standby. No sightings have been reported since. Simply Wild Canada offers guidelines to reduce the risk of cougar conflict: • Hike in groups of two or more and make noise • Be alert when biking in cougar country • Carry a walking stick and pepper spray • Watch for cougar tracks and signs • If you come across cougar kittens, leave the area immediately

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Pet food on the porch is an attractant for bears, coyotes, cougars, and rodents. They love pet food and will climb onto decks and porches to eat it.

• Feed pets indoors and bring pets in at night • Place domestic livestock in enclosed shed or barn at night • Keep children close Hiking with children: • Cougars seem to be attracted to children because their behaviour, size is like that of small prey—teach your children what to do if they encounter a cougar. • Bring a dog with you—they will notice a cougar long before you do Suggestions if you meet a cougar: • Do not run! Back away slowly, making yourself larger holding your arms and or any object you can above your head, be as loud as possible to convince the cougar that you are a threat and not prey. • Always give the cougar a way to escape • Pick up a child immediately • If attacked, fight back! Use anything within reach (rocks, sticks, your fists....) For more tips and information, please visit http://simplywildcanada.com

RCMP Briefs/Reminder to secure valuables File Number: 2014-6 On Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2014, at approximately 11 a.m., the Princeton RCMP received a report of a Theft from Vehicle, which occurred sometime overnight in the first bench area of Princeton. Stolen was a yellow and black snowmobile helmet and yellow Skidoo goggles, along with a dark blue Air Pro Plus helmet camera and iPhone speaker. It also appears that the vehicle, a Ford F250 pickup truck was attempted to be stolen, as the ignition had been tampered with. This truck was likely target due to an attached trailer with two snowmobiles.

This incident is still under investigation. Snowmobiles appear to be a high volume theft item, particularly in the winter months. The Princeton RCMP would like to remind the general public to secure their vehicles, including snowmobiles, keeping valuable items out of vehicles, use anti-theft devices when available and park in well-lit locations. If anyone should have further information and/or knowledge of this incident, please contact Princeton RCMP Detachment at 250-2956911 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Cst. K. Slocombe Princeton RCMP

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102 year old Coalmont Hotel survives fire scare Lisa Carleton

of her community. Built in 60 days, opened in 1912, the three storey building is rich with history and is quite dear to the community. During the afternoon on Friday, Jan 3, Some folks believe that the hotel may even new owners of the Coalmont Hotel, Sylvia be haunted. Numerous “unnatural occurrencSandquist and Chris Berringer experienced a es and apparitional experiences” have been scare that brought fire, police and ambulance reported through out the years. The Canadian services out to the community of Coalmont. Paranormal Society has even visited to invesWhile Sandquist, alone at the time, was taktigate. ing down holiday decorations a smoke alarm In the summer of 2012, the community celsounded alerting her to a problem with a pellet ebrated the 100 anniversary of the hotel. stove. Sandquist and Berringer purchased the She immediately saw burning along the pipe Coalmont Hotel in October of 2013. They have and doused it with a fire extinguisher, unplugged been running the pub since and are working the stove and moved it away from the wall. towards having the kitchen and dining room reAbout an hour and a half later, the room just opened as well. filled with smoke. “It is going to take a long time,” said “I just freaked,” exclaimed Sandquist. Sandquist, “But we want to do the whole buildShaken, she called the fire hall number first and Spotlight/Archives ing.” upon hearing the answering machine, she quick- Moment from the past... The partners moved up to the area about five ly realized her mistake and dialed 911. Dispatch The Coalmont Hotel, 102 year old centerpiece of the community of Coalmont years ago from the Coast. They first stayed at is still standing, thanks to the swift actions of her owners and volunteer memsent out the call to fire, police and ambulance. Kennedy Lake, then moved into to Princeton. Sandquist then called her partner Chris bers of the Tulameen Fire Department. Fire broke out inside a wall and was They were caretakers of the Coalmont Hotel Berringer, chef at the Brown Bridge Pub in quickly extinguished on Friday. during the winter for previous owners, “And Princeton, to alert him to her situation. He left that’s when we fell in love with the place,” said “They were all great,” said a very relieved Sandquist, for Coalmont immediately. Sandquist. With the smoke getting heavier, Sandquist knew the “There was quite a mess, damage to the wall and one “We just love Coalmont,” she added, “So we waited old hotel was in great danger. She began to open the broken window to get at the fire, but we got it out.” for the right time and opportunity to purchase the “The firefighters were ecstatic to see the hotel still wall, and spray the flames with the fire extinguisher. hotel.” Berringer arrived on scene and began helping his partner standing when they arrived,” said Chief Woodford. “It’s Coalmont Hotel is home and business in one for a huge relief for everyone.” She adds, “It is important battle the fire. Sandquist and Berringer. Chief of the Tulameen Volunteer Fire Department, for all residents to remember that in the event of any They are very grateful that their historical building, Jody Woodford arrived next, just shortly before the other emergency, 911 should be called—not local land line business and home was saved and are looking forward members with the Tender truck (water shuttle) and the numbers.” Residents have made this mistake in the past, due to to moving ahead with their plans. Tulameen Engine. Coalmont does not have fire hydrants, so the water the fact they know volunteer firefighters, but volunteer Visit www.coalmonthotel.com to keep up with hours halls are not manned 24 hours a day, so, it is imperative for fighting fire is transported by truck. of operation, special events or to learn more about the “It was a great, major team effort,” said Chief to call 911. history of the Coalmont Hotel and the community that The 102 year old hotel has seen many owners come Woodford. loves her dearly. and go over the years, but remains as the centerpiece The crew got in and the fire was put out. lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Council priority updates On September 3, council adopted “An Action Framework” document: to sustain an effective healthcare model for Princeton and surrounding areas. To secure adequate health services for the community. This was presented to Health Minister Terry Lake at UBCM on Sept. 19. As a result, Interior Health has been able to attract four new physicians, create a new health clinic at the hospital and restore 24/7 emergency room service. A Healthcare Steering Committee has been established on implementation of the new Healthcare model. The committee consists of councillors Marilyn Harkness and Doug Pateman as Council representatives, Mayor Armitage and CouncillorMaynard as alternates. Council appointed Walter Hogg, Senior Citizens Assoc. of BC, Branch #30 and Princeton Community Rep. Judy Short to represent the citizens’ voice on the committee. Financial Governanace: Mayor and Council met with Premier and Minister of Community Services at the UBCM 2013 convention to discuss options and opportunities for revenue sharing. With the commitment of the province and support of Copper Mountain Mine, have embarked on a process to incorporate the mine properties into the Town of Princeton by way of a Satellite Boundary Extension, enabling Princeton to apply municipal taxes to the mine properties. Discussions are ongoing with potential buyers of properties in the Princeton Business

Park, hopefully culminating sales in 2014. Council adopted Bylaw No. 880 on Nov. 18, 2013, updating the Zoning Bylaw and aligning it with the Official Community Plan. December 2, 2013 saw the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan focus on long range planning for the development new recreational facilities and programs. The Strategic Plan proposes a defined parks and recreation vision for the community. Council is currently working on a comprehensive agreement with the RDOS Area ‘H’ for parks and recreation services that will benefit both the Town, Area ‘H’ and the School District. Courthouse update: In its completion, the Town office has been relocated to the main floor of the Courthouse at 151 Vermilion Ave. Council is planning an official opening in the spring once the the cosmetic work is finally completed. The Miners Climb (formerly the Zig Zag Trail is officially open, built with a community grant of $180,000 from the provincial government. The pump station retrofit was completed at a cost of $192,000 replacing the 40 year old failing pump system. Paving Program 2013: Included all of Mayne Ave., Aspen St. off of Burton, a section of Moody St., the asphalt area around the Fire Hall and adjacent lane from 1st St. to 2nd St. Mapping infrastructure: Work is underway along with the RDOS to assist with the G.I.S. mapping of the Town’s infrastructure and cemetery. Budget deliberations: Jan. 2014.

Property Owner’s Checklist Have you received your 2014 property assessment notice?

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Officers made correct call with cougar Guest Editorial Black Press

News of a cougar being destroyed Thursday in Vernon is guaranteed to prompt outrage. It’s human nature to be upset over the end of a majestic creature’s life. But before our feelings get the best of us, consider the alternative. Isn’t is better to read about a cougar being destroyed than a headline about a cougar attack? Yes, these animals live here too, but they pose a risk to us, our offspring and our own animals. When one of these great cats is lurking around residential neighbourhoods, conservation officers must make that tough call to protect the neighbourhood. Some may argue that the cat should have been relocated. But along with the fact conservation officers do not have the time or resources to do so, there is also the fact that the animal may continue to be a threat elsewhere. It’s like the deer that was eating out of coolers in Coldstream this summer. Once introduced to easy access of food, animals aren’t likely to go back to the wild where their dinner isn’t served up on a silver platter. Relocation also poses the problem of putting one cat in another’s territory. The outcome there is generally the same – one less cougar. So as disturbing as it may be to learn that a cougar, or deer, or bear has been destroyed, it’s a safety-first decision that we should respect. And instead of forcing blame on conservation, look around your own backyard to see if you are actually a contributor to the situation. Wild animals can be easily lured to the area by honest mistakes such as: litter at local parks, garbage cans full of smelly snacks, messy fruit trees and untended composts. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $32 locally, $49.30 elsewhere in Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Another year of enviro-wars begins

VICTORIA – 2014 lurched to life with a round of shout- split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the ing about the environment, as our post-industrial, post- most extreme examples it can find to prop up its version of literate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of truth. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team impending doom. America anti-tar sands brigade. They got off to a good start The release of a group of protesters from a Russian prison in 2014 by selectively seizing on reports of a new study of was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holi- mercury contamination in northern Alberta. day dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe A “bullseye” of this dreaded neurotoxin has been drawn over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner around oilsands operations by measuring traces in snow. The from a Russian offshore oil platform, and their horror when study by Environment Canada scientists isn’t published yet, security forces boarded their vessel from helicopbut Postmedia News reported on a presentation ters and seized it. in November by the researchers. In all the fawning interviews, I kept waiting “The federal scientists stress the mercury for two questions to be asked. What did they loadings around the oilsands are low compared think Vladimir Putin’s regime would do? And to the contamination seen in many parts of what was the point? How is disrupting one oil North America including southern Ontario and platform for an hour going to save the planet? southern Quebec,” the news report states. The “activists” claimed this was the first oil This is like the study of polycyclic aromatplatform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So it ic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern TOM FLETCHER was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda Putin as he ramps up his territorial claim to and fed to the news media last year. This is include the North Pole. another group of neurotoxins that are far more Meanwhile at the South Pole, TV anchors concentrated in urban areas. remained carefully sombre as they reported on Consumption, rather than production of attempts to rescue a scientific vessel trapped in thick ice. coal, diesel and other fuels produces the vast majority of In fact this ill-fated voyage was a re-enactment of Sir these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects Douglas Mawson’s 1913 expedition, with pro-global warm- around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake. ing news outlets aboard to capture the melting wrought by Of course safe levels of these materials have been set by a century of industrial expansion. The rescue efforts (from Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure a Russian ship by Chinese helicopters) also disrupted an to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury Australian icebreaker’s supply trip for one of the real scien- amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding tific expeditions working in Antarctica. ducks at the lake, although you might get a whiff of PAH Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic debacle, as they when you gas up the car or board the bus. did earlier with the resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped cliTom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black mate tourists. Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc As is normal in the Internet age, the climate debate has Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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60 Minute Club is all about fitness, fun

Initiative aims to get children active, parents on same healthy page Don Fennell Black Press

An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right. That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press. “Our strong commitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” says Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions. “The benefits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news”. “We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club. And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened

drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less). Two 60-day challenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays. The first challenge of the year from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15. Schools across Canada participate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub.org. Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 students in five schools in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging results. In 2012, 70 schools in B.C. were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta and Manitoba. “We hope this year to engage 100 schools in B.C.,” says Thody. To learn more about the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, visit www.60minkidsclub.org.

Get active, get healthy! Sign up your school by January 15th The 60 Minute Kids' Club is a fun and engaging program designed to get children from K - Gr. 6 excited about making the right healthy choices.

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Medical Services Plan premiums go up four per cent effective Jan. 1, the fifth annual increase in a row.

Medical, pension payments up in 2014 Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – Medical premiums for all but low-income B.C. residents go up again with the start of a new year. The B.C. government is increasing its Medical Services Plan premiums for the fifth straight year, by four per cent across the board. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released its annual survey of tax and other payroll deductions Monday, calculating that MSP premiums in B.C. have risen 28 per cent since 2010. Effective Jan. 1, the monthly health premium for a single person rises from $66.50 to $69.25. In 2014, families of two pay $125.50, up from $120.50, and families of three or more pay $138.50, up from $133.00. Many full-time employees have their MSP premiums paid by their employer. People earning $30,000 or less are eligible for reduced premiums on a sliding scale, with premiums eliminated for those earning $22,000 a year or less.

The B.C. government has used the increased MSP revenues to offset the long-term growth of health care costs, which are approaching half of the total provincial budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s 2013 budget projected health spending to increase 2.3 per cent in the current fiscal year, 2.7 per cent in the year beginning April 1 and only 2.2 per cent the following year. The government’s critics called that unrealistic after years of increases of more than five per cent. The CTF reports that Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance payments are also going up for many people, despite a federal government pledge to freeze EI premiums for three years. In its New Year Tax Changes report, it calculates that maximum EI premiums will go up $23 in 2014, totalling $914 for the year. The maximum employee Canada Pension Plan deduction, charged to those earning $52,500 or more, goes up $70 to $2,426. Employers match employee CPP payments dollar for dollar.

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SpotlightNEWS Poker Run On Dec. 29, the Osprey Snowheelers held their annual snowmobile poker run out at Osprey Lake. The weather was mild, making for a fun day on the snow including a bonfire, refreshments and food at the second checkpoint and finish. There were 83 sleds and 40 extra hands with over 90 donated prizes. Courtesy of Rob Miller Hayes Creek VFD

Osprey Snowheelers poker run Top two prizes; Guided Fishing Trip for four on the Fraser River value of $600, donated by Tom Sellmer; Sailboat Charter for four on Okanagan Lake value of $200, donated by Bruce Merit. A big thank you to all who donated prizes and of course, to the dedicated volunteers who make it all possible. Only 82 sleds finished as one overheated, catching fire. Hayes Creek Fire/Rescue responded to put it out.

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Deflation in B.C. prices Black Press B.C.’s consumer price index slipped into negative territory in November, partly due the repeal of the harmonized sales tax last spring. The price index in Vancouver was up slightly, but deflation in Victoria and other areas of the province produced a provincial average of -0.2 per cent for the month. Canada-wide, inflation was 0.9 per cent. The cost of restaurant food fell 4.4 per cent in November compared to the same month in 2012, Statistics Canada reported. The provincial average cost of health and personal care, including services where sales tax was removed, went down 3.1 per cent. There were average price increases in food purchased from stores, up 1.1 per cent, clothing up 1.3 per cent, transportation up 0.7 per cent and alcohol and tobacco products, up 1.7 per cent. Average rent costs were up 1.0 per cent, but overall shelter cost was down 0.7 per cent, continuing a decline since mid-2012.

B.C. population reaches 4.6 million

B.C.’s population grew by 24,000 in the third quarter of 2013, reaching 4,606,375. It’s the largest population increase for that quarter since 1996. The increase was mainly a result of 15,477 non-permanent residents, which Statistics Canada warns are a volatile component of population measurement. Northern B.C. communities are dealing with what they call “ghost populations,” with thousands of workers flying in and out of industrial camps who put pressure on local services without contributing to communities. Interprovincial migration figures showed the seventh consecutive quarter of net loss for B.C., down 282 people from the second quarter. B.C.’s total population increase over the 12 months ending Oct. 1 was 47,496 people, mainly due to international immigration, which saw a net gain of 35,282 people. Natural growth (births minus deaths) accounted for 11,214 of the total.

Housing market upswing predicted The B.C. housing market will see slow but steady growth over the next three years, according to a forecast by Central 1 Credit Union. The trade association for B.C. and Ontario credit unions predicts the number of sales will rise about seven per cent to 72,500 in 2014, and reach 84,000 by 2016. The median resale price is forecast to increase 1.5 per cent in 2014, 2.5 per cent in 2015 and three per cent in 2016. New home sales are expected to rebound by about 30 per cent in 2014, but remain at a low level of 15,500 units sold, said Central 1 economist Brian Yu. New construction in the Lower Mainland Southwest region is expected to decline slightly due to high inventory, while housing starts are forecast to rise in most other areas of the province.

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By now the Posse story this season is relatively well knownâ&#x20AC;Ś previous long term coach leaves, new board, new coachâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;new seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; before you know it, Happy New Year! Going into the Christmas break, on ice the Posse is coming back after having their season best road trip, a positive 5-2 record in December and a solid 4-1 in the last 5 games. The light in the tunnel ahead actually looks like taillights rather than a train coming head on. Off ice the quest to find the Posseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the community continues. Some games the atmosphere is definitely on the right track â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the noon game with the elementary schools was enough to make the board reconsider thoughts of discontinuing the annual treat. However, the feeling needs to be generated for every game in order to justify the luxury of junior hockey in such a small community. Impossible? Absolutely no way. But to be clear one must work hard to afford luxuries, and small town hockey is no different. To that end the Posse put to rest two issues that remained high on the priority list of the new board. Dale Hladun coached here for seven seasons, well over half of the Posseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eleven seasons in Princeton. Much of our community has a Duner story, good or bad. I for one have many more of the good. It has certainly not

been a secret that Mr Hladun left Princeton with disputes over his contract. Prior to Christmas the organization and Duner officially put to rest all differences and the Posse wishes him well with both his current ( Fernie Ghostriders ) and future coaching challenges. The current board endorsed early a position that operation of a junior hockey club would no longer include operating a bus charter business as primary source of revenue. Five months later, after much attention to detail by at least one board member, and again right before Christmas, the Posse sold its second, and older of the two buses. Patience to wait for a fair offer returned a value near the highest end of pre-sale estimated value. One-by-one the organization is knocking down some of the major off-ice hurdles identified by community volunteers operating as the Posse board. Another one that as of yet is an untold success story, is that of the commitment to success displayed by the 2014 coaching staff. Look for more on this topic later. The Posse organization wishes a Happy New Year to the town and area around Princeton, to all fans, volunteers, sponsors, billet families, players and anyone else we have missed. And hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to supporting our devoted coaching staff and players as they start the relentless hunt of that last playoff spot. Home games in January are Tuesday Jan.7, Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 25. All games start at 7 p.m.

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The SOS Raffle Draw was held on December 31, 2013 at 259 Vermilion Ave. in Princeton. The first prize, a Samsung Tablet 3 was awarded to Amy Brewer; second prize, a Wine Kit, was awarded Neil Macdonald and the third prize, a gift certificate to the Hitching Post Restaurant in Hedley plus two gift certificates for the Mascot Mine Tour were presented to winner, Stephanie Mintzler. A big thanks to all those who bought a ticket!

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The Hayes Creek Volunteer Firefighters did their 31st Annual Christmas Eve Santa Run with a lighted and decorated sleigh. Of course Santa and his 9 costumed elves caused quite a stir as they dashed across frozen lakes and snow to each house, bringing gifts, toys, candy and joy and excitement to 25 wide eyed little ones and a few big ones too.

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Allan Kovaltsenko and his wife Shareyl are well known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;faces of Crisis Assistance.â&#x20AC;? Allan says, he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do what he does without Shareyl,â&#x20AC;? who works alongside him with almost everything. Involved with Crisis for eight years, Kovaltsenko has served as president for the past six years. He is on call for Crisis Assistance, 24 hours a day. Not just for the Christmas Hamper campaign, the food bank or the Crisis Thrift Store. He is a much appreciated resource for the local RCMP detachment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very appreciative of the work he does,â&#x20AC;? said Cst. Cam Shiell. The local RCMP call upon Kovaltsenko when they need assistance with instances like; stranded travellers, accidents and sometimes domestic situations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He provides a tremendous service which helps Lisa Carleton/Spotlight alleviate the pressure on us,â&#x20AC;? added The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trubadorâ&#x20AC;? performs at the local Fall Fair Cst. Shiell. Allan Kovaltsenko, is a volunteer who is dedicated to â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is very compassionate and making lives better. His non-stop giving nature and dedicated to this community,â&#x20AC;? said dedication is noticed and very much appreciated. Annette Boyd, who has worked with Kovaltsenko for four years. Manager of the local Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods, Rob Bett has worked with Lisa Carleton

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Kovaltsenko for four years as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This man is an all around nice guy, who would give you the shirt off his back, said Bett. Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foods, assists Crisis Assistance each year to replenish the food bank shelves after the Christmas Hamper Campaign. Kovaltsenko is also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Trubador,â&#x20AC;? who for years has been performing at local events, hosting and performing concerts with other musicians and sharing gospel through Shining His Light Ministries, a division of Danal Music Company. (owned and operated by Kovaltsenko) Kovaltsenko holds free concerts at various times of the year, entertains seniors at Ridgewood Lodge and Vermilion Court, providing ministry as well. He also hosts concerts via donation to raise funds for other community charities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is very committed to helping,â&#x20AC;? said Walter Aiken, long time member of Crisis Assistance. The motto, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People helping peopleâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about community,â&#x20AC;? are ideals that Kovaltsenko seems to live by. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He embodies that attitude,â&#x20AC;? said Aiken

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Check out her Facebook page - Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arts. Words used to describe her are; precious, beautiful, talented. She is called an inspiration, her vision is said to heal and enlighten. These words come from many who have never met Jessica McIvor. Those that are lucky enough to know her personally say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her smile should be bottled and that she is a kind and beautiful soul.â&#x20AC;? In November of 2013, Jessica McIvor decided she wanted to share her art with the world because,

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In just under two months, Jessicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork page received 3,212 likes. Articles on her have appeared in local and world wide community newspapers. She has also been featured on radio and television. People from 45 countries are experiencing the happiness and talent of Jessica McIvor. The requests come in daily for Jessicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art on her Facebook page and she works hard every day to fulfill these requests. (Requests must be inboxed or they are lost in the feed, due to the number of comments received daily) She does not charge for her work, although if not local, a small donation to help with mailing costs is appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to do this forever,â&#x20AC;? says Jessica. Why? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because making people happy, makes me happy!â&#x20AC;?

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department members and the other volunteers who went on patrol to keep residents safe from the cougar last week. Thumbs up to Chris, Sylvia, Chief Jody Woodford and the Tulameen Fire Department (and any other folks who helped) for saving the 102 year old Coalmont Hotel on Friday!

Names: Jennifer Bernard & Michelle Jarvis, having some bubble fun! Likes: Celebrating New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve (and Michelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday) at the Princeton Legion.

Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

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

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

Office: 250-295-7714

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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ENJOY A TASTE OF THAI AT HOME BEEF WITH GINGER AND BLACK MUSHROOMS SERVES 2 8 MEDIUM, DRIED BLACK MUSHROOMS 10 OUNCES BEEF TENDERLOIN OR TOP SIRLOIN, SLICED DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE GRAIN IN 1/4-INCH SLICES 1/2 TEASPOON ALL-PURPOSE CORNSTARCH TEASPOON WHITE PEPPER 1/4 1 TEASPOON PLUS 2 TABLESPOONS HIGH-HEAT COOKING OIL, DIVIDED 2 TEASPOONS SOY SAUCE, DIVIDED 1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED 1 TABLESPOON MINCED GALANGAL OR FRESH GINGER 1 FRESH HOT RED OR GREEN CHILI, PREFERABLY THAI (DESEEDED IF YOU PREFER

LESS HEAT), FINELY SLICED 2 TEASPOONS FISH SAUCE (NAM PLA) 1 TEASPOON OYSTER SAUCE 1 TEASPOON PALM OR BROWN SUGAR THAI OR ITALIAN BASIL LEAVES, CUT INTO THIN SHREDS/THREADS FOR GARNISH 1. SOAK THE MUSHROOMS IN WARM WATER UNTIL SOFT, ABOUT 30 MINUTES. RINSE IN WARM WATER AND DRAIN.

CAPRICORN: After time away for the holidays, getting back into a routine can be challenging, Capricorn. But you like to stick to a schedule, and getting back on track is the way to do it. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, although you have many friends, you recently have only spent time with a select few. This week is a great time to reach out to those friends you haven’t seen in awhile. PISCES: Your competitive juices will be flowing this week, Pisces. Enjoy the competitive atmosphere but don’t take things too far. ARIES: Now may be the time to try something new, Aries. You are not one to shy away from anything, but right now you’re a bit apprehensive about things. Take a leap of faith. TAURUS: Taurus, many people look to you as a leader, and they are wise to do so. You are especially trustworthy, and you will be asked to solve a few problems this week. GEMINI: Gemini, there won’t be much time to enjoy recreational activities this week, so you may have to find a new way to let loose. Rest assured there will be more time for fun down the road. CANCER: Cancer, a new opportunity comes your way but you’re not quite sure if you’re ready for such drastic changes. Take your time before making a final decision. LEO: Leo, no matter how hard you try, some people just can’t see things from your point of view. Don’t take this personally, as everyone is entitled to their own opinions. VIRGO: Virgo, sometimes it seems like you have all of the answers, while at other times, you might not know how to approach a situation. Take some time to analyze your approach. LIBRA: Feeling homesick, Libra? If so, make some post-holiday plans to visit with friends or family you didn’t get a chance to see during the holidays. Enjoy this time spent with loved ones. SCORPIO: Scorpio, you like to stay busy. But you sometimes feel overwhelmed with all that you have to do. Stop biting off more than you can chew and take things one task at a time. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, now is a good time to make resolutions and reconnect with distant friends. It is good to rekindle relationships and commit to spending more time with friends and family. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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REMOVE AND DISCARD STEMS AND CUT THE CAPS IN 1/2-INCH PIECES. SET ASIDE. 2. TOSS THE BEEF WITH THE ALL-PURPOSE CORNSTARCH, PEPPER, 1 TEASPOON OIL, AND 1 TEASPOON SOY SAUCE. COVER FOR 10 MINUTES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. 3. HEAT 1 TABLESPOON OF THE OIL IN A WOK OR SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. ADD THE BEEF AND STIR-FRY UNTIL THE BEEF IS BROWN, ABOUT 3 MINUTES. REMOVE THE BEEF FROM THE PAN AND SET

ASIDE. 4. HEAT THE REMAINING OIL IN THE WOK OR SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. ADD THE GARLIC, GARLANGAL AND CHILI TO THE WOK OR SKILLET AND STIR-FRY UNTIL FRAGRANT, ABOUT 30 SECONDS. ADD THE RESERVED BEEF, RESERVED MUSHROOMS, FISH SAUCE, OYSTER SAUCE, PALM SUGAR, AND REMAINING 1 TEASPOON SOY SAUCE. GARNISH WITH BASIL LEAVES. SERVE IMMEDIATELY WITH JASMINE RICE.

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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE

MEL’S HOT RODS

TOM REICHERT RENTALS

*ICBC COLLISION REPAIRS *LICENCED TECHNICIANS *COURTESY CARS * AC Service * Electrical Repairs * Sand & Media Blasting * Welding Fabricating * Custom Painting & Restorations Quality Work at an Affordable Price

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

www.melshotrods.com

250 - 295 - 4018

Specializing in: Cement Finishing

AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

Damp Proofing & Forms

Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses

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Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca 11/13W_HAB28

DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICE Gecko Flats Design Drafting M Design Services Custom M Stock Home Plans Drawing Modifications @ Site Plans

Chris Jennings PO Box 681 PrincetonF BC V0X 1W0

ResidentialF Accessory M Small Farm Buildings

250-295-0251

service@geckoflatsdesign.com

FEED SUPPLY STORE Fletcher Building Supplies

FEED STORE Farm Supplies, feed, fencing, shavings, pellets...

222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Cell: 250-295-8025

Heather Dobbs

Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

otterrock@nethop.net

Ph: 250-295-6458

Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net

ROOFING SUPPLIES Fletcher Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES METAL ONDURA...

222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

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

EQUIPMENT RENTALS RENTAL STORE

Mahindra Tractors

Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge

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

HAIR STYLIST

Madysen Salway Licensed Hair Stylist Gift cards available! Need a new look for your new year? Call to book your appointment. 224 Bridge Street, Princeton BC 250-295-2552 ~ Walk In’s Welcome

RENTAL SERVICES

TOM REICHERT RENTALS

CAN-AM SKIDOO Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com

Marg & Ed Reichert

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Coming down the home stretch after stripping in the metal detector Soon we were on our way again, leaving The Kingdom of Cambodia to return to the Socialist Asia. When we received our travel visas, we were only allowed one exit and re-entry to China Republic of Vietnam to attend the concert. By now, passing through customs before the return home to Canada. Sharon spent many hours working out the was nearly routine. We filled out the entry application, passed through security itinerary so that we would be able to take in the experiences I’ve already described and then had our photo taken while our visas and passports were examined and to you. Having fixed dates such as the concert made it even trickier but she worked stamped. wonders and so we were able to experience many aspects of Asian culture. This time, for some reason, we had a second pass through security and had to We left Vietnam early the morning of April 25 on a flight to Hong Kong and give up water bottles and temporarily part with our backpacks. We were examined then home to Guangzhou. I say home because that was where Sharon’s family for things metal which set up a comical situation for Paul who has several pounds lived. They included us in many of their activities and we were always treated like of titanium steel in his right leg from past hip replacements and femur repairs. The honored guests. metal detector went berserk and he was pulled out of the line. He explained but The family shared many happy, boisterous restaurant meals with the crazy it was unclear whether anyone understood a word. Not being a particularly shy seniors from Canada.We learned that food is one’s medicine, it is to be shared and man, he began to take off his trousers to show his eighteen inch long scar extendenjoyed with others and it is a vital part of their culture. We also learned to leave MERRILYN HUYCKE ing from hip to knee. The poor embarrassed customs officials began apologizing a bit of food in our bowl if we were full or else we would be fed another serving. in Vietnamese in a frantic attempt to stop the strip, but if I remember correctly, I know that we probably committed an assortment of social blunders but we were Wen couldn’t resist egging Paul on! forgiven. Finally through pantomime and patience, the mystery was cleared up and we This experience of sharing family life left a huge impression on me. When I collected ourselves and continued on to our return to the Blue Diamond Hotel. was a child, the little I had known about China came from reading Pearl S. Buck’s After a feast at a Korean restaurant, we were off to the Korean International School of Ho Chi books. I think that even then I recognized the richness of a 5000 year old culture. In those days Minh where Maestro Simon was conductor of a concert of both western and Korean music, I never, in my wildest dreams, imagined that I would be able to experience such a mysterious performed by the students of the international school. There was also a guest soloist from place. Oddly, even though I still can’t imagine a more foreign world, I found myself very, very Vancouver to round out the international flavor. The caliber of the performances was astound- comfortable there. There is a crackle in the air that comes from the sense of history, of the innate ing considering that several of the solo performers/composers were under thirteen years. strength it takes to survive and even thrive. I am so grateful I was able to glimpse the fruits of By now you may be wondering why we took such a convoluted journey through Southeast that strength.

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Passed away unexpectedly at his Cawston residence, on Saturday, December 28, 2013. John was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, to parents Steve and Josephine. He grew up on a farm not far away near the community of St. Vital, where he also obtained his education. During an ‘entrepreneurial’ career of ¿fty-¿ve or so years, John farmed, ranched, and owned and operated the Tastee Freeze in Princeton for 10 years, before selling and retiring to Cawston. He will be lovingly missed by his family, 1 daughter, Donna (John) Allison of Princeton, 1 granddaughter, Anna-Jean (Peter) Klein of Vancouver, stepchildren; Darren Laine (Kelly) of Maple Ridge, and their children; Scout and Dakota, Sharon (Lynn) Sylvius of Princeton and their children; Ashley and Tara. Sadly, John has been predeceased by his parents, all of his 5 brothers and 3 sisters, and his wife Kelly. Donations may be made to the charity of choice, in John’s memory. Messages of Condolence may be sent to the family by visiting HansonsFuneral.ca

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