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Town hosts Let’s talk business forum Suggestions to attract businesses and increase population a priority for prosperity in Princeton. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Owners, operators and employees of local businesses attended a meeting with Mayor and Council on Wednesday, Jan 15 at the Riverside Centre. The topic of discussion for the evening was Supporting our Downtown. Mayor Frank Armitage opened the discussion by stating that, “Suggestions and solutions that we could implement collectively are welcomed.” He added that, “We have seen with the hospital closure, how hard work and working together equaled good results.” It was stated that 17 out of the 75 business buildings in the downtown core were empty. Suggestions for reasons why and solutions to the issues were then discussed among the group; Rental/lease pricing is stated to be high for many of the buildings. The Business Park: the lots have not been selling. - It was suggested that Council consider a tax holiday or sell the land at cost in order to get businesses up there. Zoning and bylaws: it is felt that some of the bylaws (ie; parking, lighting, signage) cause roadblocks for businesses and should be reviewed to make Princeton more ‘business friendly.’ It is suggested that Zoning bylaws should protect the investors.
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Peewee Posse player Curtis Gould takes a ‘flying shot on goal’ during the Princeton Posse vs Abbotsford Nighthawks tournament game on Saturday afternoon. The Posse Pewwees won all the tournament games and went on to be tournament champs.
Posse Peewees win tournament Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The Princeton Posse Peewee team take top spot in the Peewee House Tournament hosted by the Princeton and District Minor Hockey Association at the Princeton Arena this past weekend. Eight teams participated in the three day tournament which began on Friday afternoon. The Princeton Posse, Kelowna Stingrays, Abbotsford Nighthawks, Aldergrove Bears, Kelowna Predators, Kamloops Predators, Grand Forks Bruins and the Chilliwack Blades all played hard over the weekend vying for the top spot and the House Tournament Cup.
The Princeton Posse Peewee’s however, played top notch all weekend long, winning all three of their tournament games; Posse Peewee 7 vs Aldergrove Bears 0, Posse Peewee 8 vs Kelowna Stingrays 4 and Posse Peewee 9 vs Abbotsford Nighthawks 1—then on Sunday, Posse Peewee’s win the tournament against finalist team Grand Forks Bruins. But, that’s not all...This team has won every game they have played this year. As of Friday, Jan 17 they have won 16 games, have no losses and no ties. Next up for the team are the playoffs and then possibly on to the provincials. Good luck Princeton Posse Peewee’s. The Spotlight will provide playoff dates as they are announced.
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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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Introducing the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Executive for 2014
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The new executive for 2014 has been installed and positions filled as follows: Back row: Sandy Wilson - vice president, Penny Davidson - 2nd vice, Margaret Trehearne - secretary and Virginia Brock - treasurer. Front: Laila Bird - president.
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.
HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar. If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@ similkameenspotlight.com
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Darren Bitzer, investment specialist (left) and branch manger Dean Wonneberg (far right) of Valley First Credit Union present Judy Short of Princeton Rotary (center) with a $5000 Valley First Community Endowment grant to assist in the completion of the Riverside Community Kitchen project.
Valley First awards grant to Princeton Rotary Club to help finish project Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
There is still another $20,000 needed to be raised in order to get the Riverside Community Kitchen open and running, but the recent grant from Valley First takes it one step closer. The Valley First Community Endowment grant of $5000 was presented to Judy Short of Princeton Rotary who heads up the project. “This grant will go towards the air intake system,” said Short as she gave Darren Bitzer and Dean Wonneberg of Valley First a tour of the kitchen in progress. “We are pleased to present this grant,” said Wonneberg, “being responsible and looking out for our community is what we are about.” “I can see many other great projects developing from this,” he added. The cost to hook up the air intake system for the kitchen is $48,000 and, “thanks to Valley First, we’ve almost enough to get it done,” said Short. Dinner Theatre evenings, weddings, receptions, — a place for community events and more
are what inspired the Riverside Community Kitchen project. The kitchen project was started by Rotary three years ago. In that three years $60,000 has been raised with grant funding from: Princeton Weyerhaeuser, the Town of Princeton, district designated grants from Rotary International, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen, The Similkameen Spotlight and partnering community businesses, personal donations and by Princeton Rotary fundraisers such as Wine Fest and the Rotary Golf Tournament, and now, the Valley First Endowment grant. “The community of Tulameen has been a huge help and deserves tremendous thanks,” said Short. They donated approximately $3400 worth of bottles towards the project “A special thank you to Mike Sanderson for the organizing and for transporting the bottles,” she added. Short says that Rotary is grateful for all the support for this project, “we’ve got about another $20,000 to go to finish,” she said, “and we’re going to do it.”
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Health Care Steering Committee provides update
The Princeton Health Care Steering Committee held its fourth monthly meeting at Princeton General Hospital on December 17, 2013. The Committee has achieved many of its goals and continues to work on its mandate to develop and sustain an effective health care model for people living in and around Princeton. The following is a list of some of our achievements to date: Automated External Defibrillators (AED) An AED is a portable electronic device used in cases of life threatening cardiac arrhythmia, otherwise known as a heart attack. The device uses simple audio and visual commands to instruct the layman in the use of the AED. Rapid treatment by defibrillation can save the life of heart attack victim. Working in conjunction with the BC Ambulance Service, two AEDs have been installed in our community. With advice and assistance provided by Steering Committee member Paul Swain, it was decided to install one at the Princeton Curling Club (to be relocated to the Princeton Golf & Country Club during the summer months) and the other at Riverside Community Centre. These new devices are added to existing AEDs located at the Princeton Arena and in all smaller communities in rural Princeton (Area H). Transportation In cooperation with Dr. John Adams and Lynn Pelly of Princeton Community Services, the Steering Committee reviewed Princeton’s health care transportation options. Subsequently, a brochure was developed, outlining the variety of options available for getting to medical appointments in Princeton and Penticton. Transportation assistance can be requested by calling 250-2956666. Area H Representative At its December meeting, the Steering Committee unanimously accepted Brad Hope’s recommendation that John Akerley become the representative for Area H. Akerley joins representatives Judy Short and Walter Hogg who were appointed by Town of Princeton. Akerley’s first meeting will be on January 20th. Local Artwork One of the goals of the Steering Committee is to partner with local artists to create a more welcoming and healing space for patients in the health care buildings. As a first step toward achieving that goal, the Committee has recently received several prints of paintings by watercolour artist Sandy Spring. This generous donation is in addition to rotating art displays to be organized by Marjorie Holland and the Princeton Arts Council. Princeton General Hospital and Cascade Clinic The Steering Committee recognizes the excellent work being done by the health care professionals and staff at Princeton General Hospital and the Cascade Clinic. Over the past few months,
three Doctors, one Registered Nurse, and two Licensed Practical Nurses have joined the team at the clinic and hospital, providing primary, acute, emergency, and hospice care to our community. With the recent retirement of Dr. John Adams and Dr. David Smith, this outstanding team has assumed the monumental responsibility of becoming familiar with the needs of their new patients and transitioning their records to the Cascade Clinic. To accommodate the increase in the number of practitioners and the resultant increased flow of patients, the facilities at Cascade Clinic are undergoing improvements. One new office has been added and further renovations are planned. The telephone system has been upgraded and adjustments are being made to make the system more efficient. In response to a letter to the editor in one of our local papers, a new handicapped parking stall has been added to the parking lot at the Cascade Clinic. HART The South Okanagan’s High Acuity Response Team, or HART as it’s commonly known, was launched on March 14, 2012 and serves the communities of Princeton, Keremeos, Oliver and Summerland. The team consists of six highly trained critical care nurses based at Penticton Regional Hospital, who respond with a BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) basic life support ambulance team to provide ground transport for acutely ill and injured patients from outlying rural and remote communities needing higher levels of care. Respiratory therapists are also called in to assist when required. One of the greatest benefits of the HART program is that it alleviates the need for doctors or nurses to leave their home community to accompany patients on high acuity transfers. Instead, they remain in their community to continue providing care to other local patients. The acutely ill or injured patient is then transferred by HART to a regional facility like Penticton Regional Hospital or a major hospital in Kelowna or Kamloops. Up to December 31, 2013, the HART team had provided 39 transfers from Princeton General Hospital since its launch in March 2012. The Penticton Regional Hospital HART team is holding regular Clinical Outreach sessions for staff. The purpose of the sessions is to review transport processes, recent transfers, and provide staff in-service training on management of acutely ill and injured patients. While there, the HART members are also an extra pair of hands to assist PGH staff with patient care. Contact the Steering Committee The Princeton Health Care Steering Committee would like to hear from you. Members of the public can share their comments or concerns by sending an email to comments@princetonhealth. ca or by mail to P.O. Box 257, Princeton.
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Kudos to Mayor and Council and staff of the Town of Princeton. Last Wednesday a forum was provided for members/owners of the business community to come together to voice their concerns and offer solutions to the seemingly dwindling amounts of businesses in our downtown core. It was noted that 17 out of 75 business buildings were not in use. Numerous issues that were said to be a hindrance to business were discussed and suggestions to solve those hindrances were made. Five volunteers from the business community also came forward to form a committee to work with Council on resolutions. Working with Council to solve problems with bylaws, zoning and main signage issues is possible, but I don’t believe that Council can do anything to solve or control issues like rental/lease pricing, customer service issues, hours of operation, whether we advertise our business or don’t, or whether or not our storefronts are clean or are in a state of disrepair. Sure I believe that Council should be working to promote our community—they represent us. But as businesses, it is up to us to promote ourselves to not only our community but to those who just come to visit as well. Our business is our livelihood and it is our responsibility. It is up to us as business people in the community to present ourselves and our products in the best way possible. First impressions are huge, and if the first impression someone has is that of an unkempt outside looking in, there is hardly a chance that a would be customer would walk through your door. If customer service is an issue, customers will not return. On the other hand, shopping local is important in the whole support system of the community we live in. Not only do you support the businesses, and employees, in one way or another, you are supporting your community and yourselves. Local businesses give endlessly to the community. Non-profit organizations would not survive, if not for the generosity of local businesses. If not for the non-profits, I don’t think there would be a whole lot of activity within the community. It’s a whole complex circle of issues and resolutions. We need more people to keep business alive, we need more business to employ more people... and so on. Working to better the items we can control like the responsibilities that go along with managing our own businesses is a good place to start. Convincing land/building owners to come back to reality with rental/leasing and selling prices would be another. (That goes for residential as well) Let’s get some pride going folks, maintain, enhance and beautify what we have first and lets make a good impression that lasts and will entice others to join us. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
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VICTORIA – Neil Young’s anti-oilsands concert tour was the tions for him, Adam or Young’s other validator, David Suzuki, perfect distillation of the American enviro-assault on its depen- who previously worked with Schindler on a slanted oilsands docudent northern neighbour that’s been going on for a decade or mentary for the CBC. more. Weaver calculates that Young’s claim about greenhouse gas After touring Fort McMurray in his electric car with actor- emissions is substantially correct, if you include emissions from turned-protester Daryl Hannah, the 68-year-old Young covered the finished fuels. Weaver refused any comment on the cancer all the big propaganda hits and added his own fantasy facts. claims. It looks like a war zone up there! Hiroshima! If it keeps going Young included the obligatory sneering comparison between it will be like the Moon! There’s no reclamation! Tar sands oil is Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, which is another sign he’s all going to China, and that’s why their air is so bad! lived in California too long. He seemed unaware All of those statements are false. that the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader And then Young dropped his own nuclear bomb, Justin Trudeau support continued oilsands developclaiming cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are 30 per ment. cent higher than, well, somewhere else. Chief Allan As for moonscapes, Young could have driven Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation his famous electric Lincoln from his Redwood City has cited a discredited study by former community mansion on a hill to nearby Bakersfield, to view the doctor John O’Connor to press the same claim. greasy expanses of closely packed pumpjacks reachThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of ing to the horizon, still expanding due to hydraulic Alberta reviewed O’Connor’s claims in 2009. It confracturing. TOM FLETCHER cluded that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inacYoung could have visited North Dakota, where curate or untruthful claims” about cancer patients, the second shale oil train explosion luckily didn’t kill and then refused to provide patient information anyone. It seems there will be no remake of Young’s after his claims made international news. classic Kent State lament dedicated to 47 Dead in Retired professor David Schindler toured with Old Quebec. That’s American oil, so no protests. Young and continued to push the health scare, referring darkly to Chief Adam was frank in an interview on CTV about using newer research showing increased mercury and PAH (polycyclic the “Honour the Treaties” tour to strengthen his legal position. aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination. Young’s concert tour put $75,000 in his fund to pay lawyers. Oil When you peel back the propaganda and journalistic hype, isn’t the only thing being extracted here. these studies mainly reveal that such toxins are on the rise, but are By the end of the tour Sunday, Young and Adam conceded found in much higher concentrations around large cities where they weren’t trying to shut the Athabasca oilsands down, just start fuel is consumed. The cancer claims were then debunked by a a dialogue. Royal Society of Canada expert panel in 2010. Thanks to uncritical media coverage, there will no doubt be This cancer scare is the most damaging and dishonest part of discussions at dinner tables and in classrooms all over the world the selective attack on Alberta. The oil industry, politicians and about the terrible Alberta tar sands and the cancer they don’t most of the media seem unwilling to examine it critically. actually cause. Climate scientist-turned-politician Andrew Weaver was at Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Young’s Toronto news conference. He says there were no ques- Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Looking for answers from Interior Health Attention Dr. Robert Halpenny, The Cascade Clinic in Princeton has three new doctors, a total of four and one nurse practitioner, but there are three phone lines and only one receptionist to handle all the calls! There are many residents complaining about the new system. There are also complaints about the reception area, but I am not personally aware of this. In regards to the clinic: On the afternoon of Jan 6, a woman called the clinic to make an appointment, after four hours of alternately getting busy signals or a constant ringing, she gave up and called again the next day. On Jan. 9 I started calling at 1:03 p.m., to make an appointment for a driver’s exam. Between 1:03 and 1:25 p.m., I kept getting a recording -�Office closed, hours are etc and closed between 12 to 1 p.m. Someone answered at 1:25 p.m., I mentioned the 12 - 1 p.m. closure, and was told in a surly tone, “I’m answering now.� I was taken aback at this response but I let it pass at that time and got an appointment for Jan. 31. The form I need for the driver’s exam is due back in Victoria in 45 days and when I get in for the appointment, three weeks
Thanks and appreciation Dear Editor: I wish to thank The Town of Princeton, (Mayor and Councillors) (Residents and Businesses) for instigating the “Downtown Businesses� concerns. I was impressed with the involvement, attendance and discussions had. To have instigated the placement of a committee to further input and action is refreshing. I as a concerned citizen, a previous and possible future business person within our community, look forward to the possibilities to keep our business core growing, as well as maintaining and sustaining in all aspects of happy residents and prospering local businesses. We have in our community, expertise, talents and skills that abound. Lets keep on growing. Thank you, W. George Harry. Princeton, B.C.
of those days are gone. I called the next morning and spoke with the regular receptionist and got an earlier appointment. With the way the government moves (slow) in most matters, and with the mail being what it is, I just hope the form arrives in allotted time. I have been a resident of Princeton for 20 years and I have never had to wait more than four to five days for an appointment and I was the patient of a very busy doctor. One last thing — another lady after waiting a great length of time in the clinic, to get a prescription filled had to finally tell the receptionist that she had to go back to work. The lady was told to go to the Emergency Room, which she did the next day. After another hour and a half of waiting there, she got her prescription. With four doctors and a nurse practitioner residents are wondering, why the long waiting periods? Does anyone have an answer to this? Thank you, Kay Goglin Princeton
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Open letter to Interior Health First and foremost, I would like to extend my appreciation to Interior Health for the quick response to my suggestion and supplying the extra Handicapped Parking spot at the Cascade Clinic. I do have a couple more suggestions: Have the doctors put on a clinic on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rotating shifts of course, so no one has to work every weekend) The reason for this suggestion is because the Emergency Room (ER) is stock full on the weekends. A Saturday Clinic would help to alleviate having to go to the ER to get prescriptions renewed, or to let’s say having to come in on the weekend to have a frozen shoulder checked due to the fact you can’t get an appointment to see your doctor for three weeks. Also, I believe hiring another employee to help man the telephone lines in the clinic would be a tremendous asset. That way, the phone would be answered when you do call to make said appointment. Thank you again, Gail Davidson Princeton
Health Minister’s statement on National Non-Smoking Week VICTORIA - Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of National Non-Smoking Week from Jan. 19 to 25 and Weedless Wednesday on Jan. 22, 2014: “I grew up in a house filled with smokers. I saw my parents and siblings struggle to break their terrible addiction to cigarettes. We nursed my mum through multiple heart attacks, lung cancer and emphysema which ultimately claimed her life. “I know many British Columbians have had similar experiences trying to break their cycle of addiction or help their family and friends do so. This National Non-Smoking Week, I implore all British Columbians to consider the health effects of smoking; which include lung, throat and oral cancer, heart disease, stroke, emphysema, and other serious ailments. Second-hand smoke causes numerous health problems in infants and children including severe asthma, respiratory infections, ear infections and sudden death syndrome.
“Here in B.C. we continue to have the lowest smoking rates in Canada at 14.5 per cent, which is a reflection of the importance British Columbians place on a healthy lifestyle supported by our strong tobacco control policy and smoking cessation programs. “Through B.C.’s Smoking Cessation Program and QuitNow services, hundreds of thousands of British Columbians are supported in taking active steps toward making a choice to protect their own health and that of their families. The program provides support in quitting as well and free smoking cessation aids. It is easily accessible by calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 or visiting: www.quitnow.ca “Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and it’s never too late to quit. On Weedless Wednesday smokers can try going just one smoke-free day as a beginning of their journey to better health. “I encourage all British Columbians who smoke to take advantage of the Smoking Cessation Program and to consider quitting during National Non-Smoking Week.�
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Robert A. Hunt and his family came to Princeton in 2005. He says that he and his family, “couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.” He, his wife Tina and their five children love Princeton and enjoy it’s outdoor recreation especially. They also enjoy reading together and writing together. Between himself and his daughter Stacey, who writes fantasy, there are 14 books. Stacey helped her father find his way to eBooks and now his titles can be found on Amazon.com. Hunt is employed by Copper Mountain Mine and thoroughly enjoys his work there. Writing is not just a hobby for Hunt, it is a passion he has had since he was a young boy. “In grade six my school teacher told me, the sky is the limit—there are no boundaries, he said, “and it just stuck with me.” Hunt offers great appreciation to Ms. Dierra Maynard. “Dierra was a big help in getting me going with my books,” he said, “by her helping me with the first books ‘Coalmont and Crater’ she helped me with them all.”
Hunt was unsure about sharing his work with the public, but getting published and receiving feedback has been encouraging and he now wishes to share his stories. If you are a sci-fi fan, check out the Genation Series. To fulfill the inner need to explore his own spiritual awareness and beliefs, Hunt embarked on a series entitled Legend; Feed your curiosity by discovering The Crater Mountain Sasquatch Legend and learn about a legend people rarely spoke about for it was just too fantastic to be taken seriously—enter the little mining town of Coalmont. A copy of The Coalmont Legend is available for viewing at the Coalmont Hotel. Titles by local author Robert A. Hunt are available at Amazon.com - ‘kindle store.’ If you are interested in his novels, you are welcome to send him a friend request on Facebook h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / p r o f i l e. php?id=100007192625193, visit his personal Blog; http://genationofficial.blogspot.ca/ and as a special treat, if you download eBooks, the novel, ‘Genation: Earth Volk’ is available on Smashwords.com for free.
A safety message from Princeton GSAR Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
As well as specialized trainings like the ‘Ice Rescue’ techniques described last week in The Spotlight, Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) members are subject to training as soon as they volunteer. All members take the Ground Search and Rescue Course which is approximately 80 hours of training. They are all certified in First Aid with Transportation Endorsement - approximately 16 hours training. All members have to complete an overnight ‘campout’ training exercise where they use GPS and compass training, learn to build their own shelter and spend the night alone so they can experience somewhat of what a subject may feel when lost. They are members of and participate in Mutual Aid Training with South Okanagan Similkameen Search And Rescue: Oliver/Osoyoos, Keremeos, (Princeton) and Penticton SAR. GSAR meets three times a month at the SAR Hall located at the Princeton Airport. Classroom training, outdoor training including how to use their rescue equipment is alternated throughout the month. Not only do they learn how to track people, how to help with first aid, they learn how to package people up if injured and how to transport using items like their snowmobiles, atv’s and the new Ranger as well. Donations from people, companies and
organizations is what helps to keep Princeton GSAR members prepared. GSAR appreciates the support of Fortis BC, The RDOS and the Town of Princeton, Mac’s Auto Parts Ltd., The Loonie Bin, Princeton Hospital Auxiliary, China Creek Internet, Princeton Septic, Huffy’s Auto, Princeton Outdoor Supply, and Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors Ltd. “We also appreciate the gaming grant funding we receive from the government,” said Randy Rorvik manager, Princeton GSAR. This funding has made much of the equipment purchases possible for GSAR. Princeton Ground Search and Rescue would like residents to know that they will not be charged to be rescued. They do not want people hesitating to call for help for fear of having to pay for such service. At this time of year, they would also like to remind residents to dress appropriately during recreation time. Use the layer system, while snowmobiling, hiking, skiing, even fishing. The Underwear Layer: primary function is to control moisture next to the skin. Polyesters and Polypropylene work Insulation Layer: This layer should offer insulation while absorbing and transferring outwards the moisture passed from the underwear layer beneath. Materials in this layer include wool, fleece, pile and occasionally down. The Shell (outer) Layer: protects the wearer from wind, sun, rain, snow etc. Materials include Goretex, Sympatex, Quarpel, Stormshed etc Remember, the best way to regulate body temperature is with the layer system.
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Trekking through blizzards along Wolfe Belgie Road Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
Although the mild temperatures experienced lately equate to melting snow, Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists managed to find enough of the fluffy white variety for snowshoeing on Saturday, January 11. John Henry and Mary Masiel led us out to Wolfe Belgie Road, beyond the Copper Mountain mine, where we trekked along in a series of mini-blizzards, in fact. The snow fell so heavily that the 13 of us were, at times, covered in white, almost as heavily laden as the trees alongside the trail. It was truly a winter wonderland, and after two hours of climbing we stopped for lunch under the protection of trees. Within a minute John, most impressively, had a small fire started, and we gathered around in appreciation of the lovely setting. After lunch the group split up, as the more intrepid continued on
another couple of hours, while five of us retraced our steps, the indentations of which were already filled in by the continuing snowfall, and returned to our vehicles. It was a great adventure, and we do appreciate the leadership John and Mary have shown in organizing several field trips during the last few months! Our next field trip will be led by Terry and Greg Tellier on January 25, out near Osprey Lake. Originally intended to be a 2-hour snowshoe outing, this may turn into a walk along the lake, if the warmer weather persists. For more information or to confirm attendance please call Terry at 295-7354. Our next meeting will take place at Riverside Centre, Tues, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., when John and Mary will provide Contributed photo a presentation on their trip to Croatia. As always, the public is more than welcome to join us on field trips and Thirteen members of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists snowshoed through a winter wonderland along Wolfe Belgie at meetings. Road on Saturday.
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Mayor Frank Armitage extends his appreciation to all in attendance at the meeting held on Wednesday night to discuss supporting Princeton’s downtown core.
BUSINESS - from page 1 Issues with business licensing: licensing should be made possible without delays. Highway signage: needs improvement and signs to direct travellers to the downtown core and things that we are proud of (ie; museum and parks) is a necessity. (The Ministry of Transportation is already committed to changing the highway signs) Promotion of the community: promoting recreation and quality of life. Suggestions to do so; attending trade shows, creating attractions and amenities (for instance a swimming pool), promoting recreation as an economic draw and update websites and make better use of social media (ie: Facebook and web pages) Chamber to promote the business and offer courses on marketing.
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Urgent need for volunteers Special Olympics - Princeton For 6 years, Special Olympics BC – Princeton has been providing sporting opportunities for people with an intellectual disability that reside in this community. A small group of loyal volunteers have grown this local organization that now offer; bowling, curling and bocce to their athletes. In the past they have also offered golf, alpine skiing and power lifting ,but lack of volunteers limit them to providing more opportunities. The Executive board need more volunteers who are willing to step up and take on a task or two so they can continue offering sport to these athletes. Presently this group is multi-tasking, but would love to have a designated person or co – chairs for positions such as public relations/ media, ongoing volunteer recruitment, help with program planning, coaching locally as well as getting athletes to competition within BC. The athletes train extremely hard in their weekly programs, and competitions are where they can put everything they’ve learned into motion and celebrate their successes from training. This is also where they can meet and forge long time friendships outside of their own community. Special Olympics BC is as much about sport, physical fitness , good nutrition as it is building confidence and enjoying the social aspects of this provincial organization. Leslie Thornley, Manager of Community Development will be present in Princeton to deliver a short presentation on this organization as well as explain the tasks and positions that need to be fulfilled so this chapter of Special
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During the weekend of Jan. 10 to 12, the Princeton and District Minor Hockey Association hosted a Bantam Tier 3 and 4 tournament including three teams from Kelowna, West Vancouver, Chase and South Okanagan. Two of Princeton’s own, Michael White and Corey Thompson play for the South Okanagan team, champions of the tournament held at the Princeton Arena. Last weekend, Jan 17 - 19, the Pewwee House tournament saw eight teams play over the weekend with the local team, Princeton Posse Peewees coming in at top spot. On Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, the association will host a Novice tournament and then on Feb 8, the Tykes
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Spotlight on Smiles
Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Princeton Town Crew for sanding and maintaining the walking trail through town. Your work is greatly appreciated! Thumbs up to Bob Coyne for your years of service to the Town of Princeton and for your dedication to the community! Congratulations on your retirement!
Name: Andrew McCarron Likes: Lightning McQueen & going to Grandma’s! Dislikes: Meat and Bedtime.
Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Joe Martinsen 250-295-7951
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
Similkameen Spotlight January 22, 2014
HOMEMADE RIBS TO REV UP YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY PART I (PART II NEXT WEEK) A GREAT SUPER BOWL PARTY INCLUDES LOTS OF FOOD. SNACK FOODS LIKE TORTILLA CHIPS AND PRETZELS ARE STANDARD SUPER BOWL PARTY FARE, BUT THOSE WHO WANT TO GO THE EXTRA MILE CAN IMPRESS THEIR GUESTS WITH THE FOLLOWING RECIPE FOR “WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RIBS” FROM KAREN PUTMAN AND JUDITH FERTIG’S “CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ SECRETS FOR REAL SMOKED FOOD” (ROBERT ROSE).
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8-OUNCE BOTTLE SQUEEZABLE MARGARINE 8-OUNCE BOTTLE AMBER LIQUID 1 HONEY 1 CUP FLOWER OF THE FLAMES RASPBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE (SEE BELOW) ADDITIONAL APPLE JUICE FOR SPRAYING 1. RINSE THE RIBS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAT DRY. PLACE IN A LARGE SEALABLE PLASTIC BAG (OR BAGS) AND POUR IN
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RIBS SERVES 6 TO 8 6 4 5
LBS. BABY BACK RIBS, TRIMMED AND MEMBRANE REMOVED CUPS APPLE JUICE CUPS FLOWER OF THE FLAMES RIB RUB (SEE BELOW)
CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you are focused on your work, but distractions beyond your control figure to prove frustrating. Try to remain as patient as possible, and everything will work itself out. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, take a breather and stop to give some careful thought to your recent experiences and your expectations going forward. You will benefit from this reflection in the long run. PISCES: Pisces, expect some valuable insight on your future to arrive in the next few days. It won’t be difficult to set plans in motion. ARIES: Aries, though you are eager to plow through your to-do list, certain plans may have to be postponed due to circumstances beyond your control. Go with the flow. TAURUS: Taurus, uncover the source of a disagreement with a friend and try to come to a resolution before the disagreement escalates. Handling things promptly will pay off. GEMINI: Gemini, attention to detail this week will prevent delays down the road. Keep this mind when tending to personal as well as professional matters. CANCER: You may find your mind wandering this week, Cancer. You cannot seem to focus on the tasks at hand, but work hard to limit distractions and get your work done. LEO: Leo, respect a loved one’s decision to keep a certain matter private. There’s not much you can do other than offer your support and respect. VIRGO: Virgo, carefully schedule your time this week. You cannot afford to get behind in work or miss any important appointments. Stay focused and leave some time free for the unexpected. LIBRA: Libra, you are drawn to creative endeavors these days and have less patience for tasks that are not nearly as fun. Find a healthy balance between the two. SCORPIO: Scorpio, expect to serve as a mediator for your loved ones this week. The issue that arises is relatively small, but your calm demeanor and cool head will be needed. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, you may be floundering a little in the romance department this week. Stick to what your intuition is telling you, and you will come out just fine. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
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APPLE JUICE. SEAL BAG AND REFRIGERATE FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT. 2. REMOVE RIBS FROM THE APPLE JUICE AND PAT DRY. DISCARD THE APPLE JUICE. PLACE RIBS ON BAKING SHEETS AND SPRINKLE BOTH SIDES WITH DRY RUB, COATING EVENLY. LET STAND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, OR UNTIL SURFACE IS TACKY. 3. MEANWHILE, PREPARE A FIRE IN YOUR SMOKER. 4. PLACE RIBS, MEATY SIDE UP, DIRECTLY ON THE SMOKER RACK, ADD WOOD TO THE COALS AND CLOSE THE LID. SMOKE AT
225 F TO 250 F, SPRAYING WITH APPLE JUICE EVERY 30 MINUTES, FOR 21/2 TO 3 HOURS. SQUEEZE MARGARINE OVER RIBS, CLOSE THE LID AND SMOKE FOR 30 MINUTES. BRUSH WITH HONEY, CLOSE THE LID AND SMOKE FOR 30 MINUTES. BRUSH WITH BARBECUE SAUCE, CLOSE THE LID AND SMOKE FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES, OR UNTIL MEAT PULLS AWAY FROM THE ENDS OF THE BONES. TO BE CONTINUED IN NEXT WEEKS EDITION...
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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE
MEL’S HOT RODS
*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
www.melshotrods.com
250 - 295 - 4018
AUTOMOTIVE
* now open 6 days a week!
Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS
2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience
all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses
Ph: 250-295-6458
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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
Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net
ROOFING SPECIALISTS ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting
•10% Seniors Discount
RAY MICHAUD
email: roofer.101@hotmail.com
Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
MEL’S HOT RODS
*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
250 - 295 - 4018 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/COMMERCIAL
WORKSHOP OR… STORE YOUR TOYS Block building 2,000 square feet, 2-storey, Office, lots of parking $1,150.00/month Princeton, B.C. CONTACT HOSS BUDDE DAY: 604-877-1599 NIGHT: 604-298-1948
ROOFING SUPPLIES Fletcher Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES METAL ONDURA...
222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
www.melshotrods.com CAN-AM SKIDOO
Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com
Marg & Ed Reichert Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
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$15.00 PER WEEK
PET FOOD SUPPLIES Fletcher Building Supplies Pet Food & Pet Supplies
See us for all your Dog & Cat needs!
222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
RENTAL SERVICES
TOM REICHERT RENTALS Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395
Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms otterrock@nethop.net
WOOD STOVES Fletcher Building Supplies Wood Stoves Pellet Stoves Pellets 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
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Business & Service Directory MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
AUTO PARTS
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
N & L SERVICES We are a community based company dedicated to serving our customers. Where others fail...WE PREVAIL! ING 2 Licenced Mechanics PLOW
BINS & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
FLOORING SERVICES
Laska’s Floor Service
•Supply
•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0454 / Fax: 250-295-0474 www.laskasflooring.com
Email: mlaska@nethop.net
HANDYMAN SERVICES RETIRED GUY
SERVICE
250-295-0118 PET SUPPLIES
Phone: 250-295-7381
Bottle Depot
WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS WE ALSO RECYCLE HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY LIGHT BULBS! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS
367 HWY. 3
250-295-3835
Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies
Princeton Plaza
OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services
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
YOUR AD HERE
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$15.00 PER WEEK
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HANDYMAN SERVICES
YOUR AD HERE
General Home Repairs & Renovations
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
Macey MacDonald
Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks
250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
$15.00 PER WEEK
$15.00 PER WEEK POST SALES
le y t S Old Posts
Brian Coyne Owner
Sales & Delivery
331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
SEPTIC SERVICES
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Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside
Experienced painter, home & deck repair.
Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.
BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE
250-295-0005
Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee
516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com
Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
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A&M ORCHARDS LTD requires 25 - 30 F/T Seasonal Workers for the Season starting in early April 2014. Workers will have 40 to 60 hours a week of work at $10.33 per hour. Duties include; Pruning, Thinning, General Farm work and picking fruit when ready. The farms are located in Keremeos, and the fruit that will be picked is as follows: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, and Prunes. Piece rate will be paid at the prevailing Min. wage per BC Employment Standards. To apply Ph: 250-499-6253 or Fax: 250499-5062
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Lost & Found LOST: End of December, Electronic Bible for the Blind. May have been mistaken for a cell phone. Call after 6 pm 250-295-6875
Children Childcare Available Babysitting available: I live one block from Vermilion Forks School, CPR & first aid trained, partial days, full days, after school care, some evenings and weekends. Call 250295-7927 or 250-863-6409.
Daycare Centers LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne
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Funeral Homes
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER POSITION Princeton, B.C.
Full time position - 40 hours per week The Cascade Medical Clinic in Princeton B.C. is seeking a Medical Office Manager. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a medical office, be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the day to day nonmedical aspects of the clinic and supervision of Medical Office Assistants. The contract is term specific for 6 months from commencement date, with the likelihood to be extended into a permanent position. Please email resume and references to: sosdivision@shaw.ca Or fax: 778-476-5992 Closing date: Friday, February 7, 2014
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Experienced tow truck operator required, but not mandatory. Good pay, scheduled time off + benefits and all expenses paid for by company. Apply in person to ABBA Towing or fax resume 250-295-3813.
PINHEADS Bowling on Silver Star Mountain is looking for a mechanically minded individual to work with us during the winter season as well as June and July. This is a part time position with great pay and benefits, training provided. This could be a great job for a retired mechanic or trades person, or a younger person who wants to live and work in a vibrant ski resort. This position is available immediately. Please email Heather at info@pinheadsbowling.ca
Norm’s Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. fax: 250-635-3081 or email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca Attn: Mel Rundell, Manager
Obituaries
ARTHUR JAMES ‘ART’ of Princeton passed away after a brief illness at Princeton General Hospital on January 13, 2014 at the age of 64 years. Art was born in Princeton on November 1, 1949, was raised, and spent his entire life in Princeton. In 1969 he married Linda Blank, his high school sweetheart and they were together for almost 46 years. Art was a dedicated miner. In fact he was the third generation of ¿ve so far . You could say it was in his blood. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Linda, son Rick (va and daughter 6helly John and, grandchildren; Lily, Ashley, Bailey, Amy, and John. The family would like to extend their thanks to friends, neighbours and family for all of their kindness and support. A Celebration of Art’s life will be held at a later date; details to follow. Donations may be made to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4 or visit http://www.bcchf.ca/donate/ . Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca
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Similkameen Spotlight January 22, 2014 The Similkameen Spotlight Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Services Merchandise for Sale Employment Employment
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services BENJA Thai Restaurant in Keremeos requires 2 - Thai Cooks & 1 Server 2+ yrs. exp., read English. $13/hr DOE fulltime. Drop off resume in person or mail to: 516 7th Ave. Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 or email to numnongkhai@hotmail.com 250-499-2561
Labourers FULL Time, Part-time required for construction industry. Valid drivers license required. Phone: 250-260-3345
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Homes for Rent
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Two Honeywell energy smart oil filled portable registers, absolutely as new. Both for $50. Call 250-295-3642 Yard-Man Snow Blower, new never used! 13 HP/33” Electric Start, Power steering $1500. Flatbed Trailer 4’ x 10’ deck, 2x10 planking, well built, was $500 now $250. Call to view after 5 pm 250-295-4046
APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095 Furnished Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, must be quiet. Rents start at $525.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.
2 bdrm basement, F/S W/D, $500 plus utilities. No pets. Call 250-295-3248
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Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net
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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
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3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confidential 250-499-0251
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62 Halliford Ave., $148,900. Four bdrm home in downtown area. Many updates incl. windows & furnace. Two bdrm & laundry facilities on main floor. Clean & well maintained w/9’ ceilings, laminate flooring. Fenced garden area as well as fenced front yard. Two storage sheds included. Within walking distance to shopping & Trans Canada Trail. To view, 10 am to 7 pm, call 250-295-7990
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Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commercial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095 SECURE CONTAINER RENTALS 8’ x 20’ with 8’ ceiling, insulated, vented & good access. Princeton, BC. $89/month. First month FREE with 6 month rental! Contact Hoss Budde, Day: 604-8771599, Night: 604-298-1948.
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31 Kenley. Comfortable convenient downtown location. 2 bedrooms up w/finished bsmt f/s d/w and w/d hookup. Gas heat. Ideal for empty-nesters and working couples. No vicious dogs, no druggies. Contact johnsrentals@hotmail.ca 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, very clean, heated floors. W/D incl., deck off master bdrm, nice yard with 2 patios, garage & small shop. Close to downtown. Avail. Feb. 1, $1000 plus D.D. Applicants must have excellent references & steady employment. 250-295-6408
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3 bdrm house, F/S DW/W/D, fenced yard, ref’s + DD req’d., $1,000 + utilities. 3 bdrm house, F/S W/D, ref’s + DD req’d, $1100/month includes utilities. (250)295-0200 HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 Semi-furnished, 2 bdrm for rent, downtown location, D.D & Ref’s req’d. $700 plus utilities. 250-295-4106
1 BEDROOM cabin. Fully furnished. Includes internet & TV. $550/month + utilities. DD & Ref’s Req. N/pets. N/Noise N/Drugs. 250-295-6207
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Homes for Rent 2BDRM, 1 full bath, 4 appl., fenced grass yard on the Similkameen River. 5 km west of Hedley. N/P, N/S, $800/mo. incl. elec., Ref’s & DD req. Avail. now., 250-292-8190
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• Price includes electricity, TV, cable, housekeeping, fully furnished, equipped kitchen, and quiet. • Room with kitchenette, TV $400 • Bedroom, fridge, TV with shared LR, DR, Kitchen, Bathroom $450 • 4 Bedroom House by Creek $1800 RV Site available by the month 2/3 Bedroom House: 207 Angela Ave.
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Phone Princeton Castle Resort 250-295-7988
Suites, Lower Bachelor Suite, available Feb. 1st, utilities, satellite, laundry included, above ground, clean, bright, near hospital. Ref. req’d, working person only, motel type kitchenette, $550. 250-295-2255
Suites, Upper Above shop 1 bdrm full furnished suite, laundry/hydro/cable incl., will accomodate 1 or 2 horses, 7 km out Hope-Princeton Hwy, $700/month. 250-295-6766
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Legal Notices Re: 236 Cement St.: Personal items not owned by property owner must be removed by Jan. 31, 2014. After this date items will be removed at the owner’s expense. Contact 236cement@mail.com prior to removal.
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Flushmounts 11" diameter and 4-3/4" high. White glass. 2 pack.
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Storage Shelf Unit Solid pine. Each shelf can hold up to 200 lbs. Hardware incl.
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Royal Touch Latex Satin Wall & Trim Paint
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FLETCHER Building Supplies GU10 LED Bulb 4 W. Replaces 25 W bulbs. 25,000 hour life warranty. #7781081
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