Similkameen Spotlight, January 29, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

NEWS Highway 3 closes due to rockslide 150 meters wide Page 3

COMMUNITY John Allison students learn to cook Page 6 & 12

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New Years baby has arrived Introducing Elliana Marie Schneider, the first baby of 2014 for Princeton

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Right: The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presents the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to Jody Woodford (left) of Coalmont, B.C. during the award ceremony at Government House.

Local receives Caring Canadian Award Ted, Michael-Ann and big brother Oliver Schneider proudly introduce their newest addition and the first baby of 2014 for Princeton. Elliana Marie Schneider was born on Jan. 17, 2014 at Pentiction Regional Hospital, weighing eight pounds, eight ounces. She measured out at 21 inches long. Elliana is the sixth grandchild for John and Kathy Schneider and the eleventh great-grandchild for Bill and Shirley Schneider. “Eat sleep and grow Ellie and know you are loved.” Congratulations to the Schneider family and welcome, Elliana.

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The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to Jody Woodford of Coalmont on Friday, Jan. 24 in Victoria at Government House. Woodford is being honoured for her dedication and service to the Coalmont/Tulameen Fire Department. “Jody Woodford joined the Coalmont/Tulameen Volunteer Fire Department in 1998 and became Fire Chief in 2008. Through her work, she has put the department on a sound financial footing and enabled it to respond to a variety of crisis situations. Her unpaid efforts as a volunteer firefighter lift spirits in times of crisis.”

Whether it be a celebration like Tulameen Days or crises like the flood in Tulameen during April of 2012, or the fire at the Coalmont Hotel earlier this month, Woodford pitches in and does all she can and often, pushes her limits to go above and beyond. During the flood, she worked 18 hour days to ensure members of the community of Tulameen were protected, and had food and water. (She sandbagged for hours on end and then would open the firehall to feed folks as well.) Woodford is also well respected and appreciated for her dedication to the Princeton Exhibition Grounds (PXA) and the groups that hold their events there each year. She is known for her tireless dedication through the years, always giving of herself and of her time to whatever needs to be done in the community.

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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 at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone Welcome! Contact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-2956718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-2953361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced. 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: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princetonmuseum.org 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.

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. Community: PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 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 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. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall. PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings second Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134 PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information.

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 LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.

WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome.

ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.

LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome!

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

MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am

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.

OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438

SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest.

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.

VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

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.

The Lawes family, owners and operators of the Bridge Street Car Wash will begin their sixth annual Tuesdays Are Heart Days fundraiser for Children’s Hospital on Feb. 4. All funds collected from the Bridge Street Car Wash on Tuesdays during the month of February will go directly to the B.C. Children’s Hospital’s heart department. Layna Lawes, pictured here with her mother Tanya, is a recipient of care by Children’s Hospital. Layna has a pacemaker, which she will have for the rest of her life. As she grows, the pacemaker will have to be moved and the batteries replaced. Layna’s pacemaker will undergo battery replacement this summer. Children’s Hospital has a special place in the hearts of Tanya and her husband Al Lawes and to give back to those that have helped their family so much, they hold this fundraiser every year. Last year, the fundraiser enabled the Lawes family to present $1626 to Children’s Hospital. “Something the people of Princeton can be very proud of,” said Tanya. To help the Lawes family continue with their Heart Days fundraiser, give your vehicle a wash at the Bridge Street Car Wash on Tuesdays during February.

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.

SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.

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

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HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

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.

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

HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come.

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 Club Notes:

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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 250295-3535 or email editor@ similkameenspotlight.com

Steering Committee asks for your patience regarding phones at Clinic To Princeton area residents; We are currently experiencing temporary administrative staffing shortages at Cascade Medical Clinic, making it difficult for staff to answer phone calls during busier times of the day. Interior Health has installed a new phone system and is in the process of recruiting additional staff. To further improve response time, we suggest trying to call mid-morning or mid-afternoon when call volume is the lowest. In the interim, we ask for your patience while staff work to ensure your health care needs are met in a timely manner.

Get active at Seniors Branch #30 Laurie Johnson Seniors Branch #30

February is Heart and Stroke month. One of the best ways to keep your heart healthy is with physical activity, regardless of age. Every step counts! If you’re not active now, adding any amount of physical activity can bring some health benefits. Take a step in the right direction. Start now and slowly increase your physical activity to meet the recommendations. More physical activity provides greater health benefits That means the more you do, the better you’ll feel. Get active and see what you can accomplish. Move more!

Is physical activity safe for everyone? The recommended level of physical activity applies to all adults aged 65 years and older who do not have a suspected or diagnosed medical condition. Consult a health professional if you are unsure about the types and amounts of physical activity most appropriate for you. We now have a certified exercise instructor. Atie Livingstone will be at the senior’s hall, every Wednesday morning starting at 10 a.m. The hall is open Monday to Friday at 9 a.m. We play, pool, cards, and lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. On Mondays we have bingo with sales starting at 4:30. February 15 there will be a Valentine Tea, from 11 a.m. to 1:30. p.m. We would love to see you, so please stop by.

Awards to recognize local environmental heroes Earth Day Canada (EDC), in partnership with Mill Street Brewery and the RBC Foundation, is looking for everyday eco-heroes who are doing extraordinary work to create greener communities across Canada. The Hometown Heroes Award Program recognizes and celebrates environmental leaders, groups and small businesses, who foster meaningful, long-term community awareness and action. Heroic candidates can win the Individual Hometown Heroes Award—a $10,000 cashprize to donate to a local environmental group/ cause of their choice; the Group Hometown Heroes Award—a $10,000 cash-prize to support

their work or the Small Business Hometown Heroes Award—a $5,000 cash-prize that must be used by the business to make an operational change that results in the business lessening their environmental impact, and permission from EDC to use the award and the EDC logo for one year to help market and promote the business and/or an approved product. For more information or to nominate yourself, a friend, a group or small business from your community, please visit www.earthday.ca/ hometown. The nomination deadline is March 31, 2014.

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Highway 3 closes in both directions as a rock slide covers the highway on Monday, Jan. 27 at approximately 12:25 p.m. The highway will remain closed until a geotechnical inspection can be done.

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A rock slide occurred Monday at approximately 12:25 p.m., 8 km west of Standing Rock in between Keremeos and Hedley. The approximate 150 meter wide slide covered all four lanes of the highway closing it in both directions for an undetermined period of time. Witnesses reported that the slide consisted of rocks and boulders of all shapes and sizes, some of the boulders being as large as a truck. Police, BC Ambulance, Argo Road Maintenance, Fortis and Telus officials attended the scene. RCMP on scene said the highway would remain closed until a geotechnical inspection of the mountain slope above the road is completed. RCMP Media Relations also advised that there were three vehicles involved in the slide activity, sending one female to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Large boulders rolled across the highway causing damage to power lines which in turn, caused temporary power outagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;reports coming in from Princeton, north to Apex and east to Oliver. The power outage was reported to have lasted about an hour. As of press time on Monday, rocks are still coming down and officials do not know when the highway will be reopened. Motorists are asked to use detours available via Hwy 5A and Hwy 3A. For further updates please visit the Drive BC website atÂ www.drivebc.com

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Flu Season shouldn’t come as a surprise Black Press Guest Editorial

It happens every year about this time – the flu bug hits. It’s nothing new, the flu comes and goes every year. it.

Some of us get it, others manage to avoid

The only difference is these new strains of influenza are causing concern for a different age group, particularly as deaths occur. It seems in the past, when an elderly person died from the flu it was too often chalked up to old age and possibly not taken as seriously as it should have been. Now that this strain is hitting younger generations there appears to be more of a panic. “This year it seems to be hitting young adults (20 to 65) and pre-schoolers,” said Dr. Rob Parker, medical health officer with Interior Health Authority. Parker went on to point out that the recent death in the Okanagan of a woman in her 50s shows that this strain can be serious for the middle-aged, not just seniors. Pre-schoolers are at risk for the simple fact that many of them have never been exposed to H1N1, therefore they have not built up any immunity to it. Perhaps fewer toddlers are getting the flu shot, and immunizations, because more parents are starting to question them? But Dr. Parker also said the vast majority of parents out there are getting their children immunized. Those who are dead set against the shot will never be swayed, he added, while others perhaps just don’t have the right information. The flu shot is a killed vaccine, it can’t make you sick. There can be side effects, but aren’t they better than the risk of possible death? Another bonus for parents worried about the pain of a needle for their children – there is actually a vapour (a quick squirt up the nose) for little ones. For those between the ages of two and 59 that qualify, the mist type vaccine is still availabe at the Princeton Health Centre, 98 Ridgewood Dr. 250-295-4442. 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 – Premier Christy Clark has set off a storm ruled by the province, which wanted the vastly more expensive of protest by imposing a referendum on new Lower Mainland SkyTrain. transportation improvements, timed with the province-wide The latest rebuke to the mayors’ council was when they decidmunicipal elections on Nov. 15. ed not to proceed with a costly new electronic fare card system. Even if you don’t live in Metro Vancouver, you’re not Falcon reversed that one after taking a junket to London and immune from this long-running saga. Provincial and federal falling in love with their “Oyster card” subway system. All the governments use your tax dollars for the big stuff, including glitches from TransLink’s new “Compass card” program will the SkyTrain Canada Line to Vancouver airport and the South be encountered this summer, just before those mayors go to the Fraser Perimeter Road, a new truck route to port facilities at polls to face voter wrath. Tsawwassen. Speaking of reversals, Stone is now demanding Clark has promised a bridge replacement for the mayors come up with their list of priorities for the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River, new projects. They are expected to believe their which may or may not be tolled like the Port Mann choices won’t be overruled again. bridge. The patchwork of Lower Mainland tolls Stone correctly notes that Vancouver wants is a growing political liability for the B.C. Liberal SkyTrain on Broadway, Surrey wants new surface government, and if further tolls are avoided, major light rail, and other Lower Mainland communities works elsewhere in the province may be delayed as want new road and bridge works. Local governthe budget is eaten up by the big cities. ments have a long history of parochial squabbling, TOM FLETCHER Clark announced the Massey tunnel replacegetting their pet projects done and then suddenly ment in a September 2012 speech to the Union of developing the urge to rein in spending once it’s B.C. Municipalities. In the same speech, she also time to dig deep for their neighbours. pledged to complete the four-laning of the last 240 Lower Mainland taxpayers are weary and conkm of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops fused by all this reorganizing and in-fighting. to the Alberta border. That’s one of the most mountainous Many likely believe that it is their regional government that has stretches of highway in Canada, and the province’s cost was imposed the Port Mann bridge tolls, when in fact that is a proestimated at the time to be $650 million over 10 years. Time will vincial highway project over which they had no say. tell if that promise is kept. Clark has made it clear there is no going back from a Transportation Minister Todd Stone inherited the mess left November referendum on new regional transportation financbehind by former minister Kevin Falcon, who took transit ing tools, a promise explicit in the B.C. Liberal election platform. authority away from Metro Vancouver politicians. He appoint- She hopes it will increase the dismal voter turnout for local votes. ed a board of experts and set up a toothless “mayors’ council” to If it does that, it may be worth it. Right now, civic elections rubber-stamp their decisions, after forcing through the Canada are dismal affairs, with voter turnout and awareness of local Line ahead of a long-promised transit extension to the east. issues drifting from bad to worse. Local politicians wrangled for years over that eastern extenTom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black sion. They finally settled on surface light rail, only to be over- Press. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Parents... are you aware of StrongStart? Dear Editor, I wonder how many parents or caregivers are aware of the StrongStart program at John Allison Elementary School? I know I wasn’t until recently. The hours are 9-noon Monday to Thursday and 11-2 p.m. on Friday StrongStart is a free program, funded by the BC Government, and is a very good resource for children from babies until 5, providing a safe and fun place to learn social interaction skills with peers and adults so an easy way to prepare for kindergarten if older. “Teacher Erin” (Williams) is an excellent teacher and the children all respond very well to her, whether with crafts, learning songs or the use of daily manners. She obviously enjoys her job and is always open to suggestions of new ideas. (No, I didn’t know her before now.) As a parent or caregiver must be with their child, this is also a good time for adult interaction as well as discussions about parenting if someone has concerns. Although I was a Pediatric Nurse for over 40 years, I am not a parent so it’s good learning for me too as a caregiver.

The child I am with loves the structure that the 3 hour sessions have and it makes activity switches much easier for him and others. How many toddlers do you know that are “eager” to help clean up and put away toys to get ready for a snack? A (free) healthy snack is provided each day by Erin and many of us love her “Muffin Mondays”. On Fridays, a hot lunch, again prepared by Erin, is provided for the children as well as the adults. Why not come out and try this program? The toddler I am with as his caregiver loves to come to school, play with the trains especially, read books, run in the gym and has learned to speak much better in just a few months. I can’t begin to explain how much he has blossomed since attending. I see the same happy progress in all the children involved.

intersection, on our way to Osoyoos or Kelowna and points beyond—happy times! That is what people still do today – just not in such large numbers. We are not, and never have been, a holiday “destination” other than for those with summer homes here, and those bound for places like Otter Lake. We have bound ourselves to the Okanagen-Similkameen corridor – an area with whom we share little other than a brief stretch of the Similkameen river. How many orchards do you see in Princeton? Our economy is founded on ranching, forestry and mining. This should be our proud heritage to embrace! We have far more in common with Merritt and Kamloops than we share with Penticton and Kelowna. Princeton and the Hwy. 5A route are indeed the “Land of Lakes and Rivers”. Why are we content to be a mere gateway to fun in the Okanagan when we can be the “Crossroads” to so much more? People zip through a gateway but they stop and consider their next step at a Cross road.. A drive to Merritt along Hwy. 5A can be delightful—or for a tourist with time to spend, the drive through Coalmont, Tulameen, past Otter Lake park, along the Coalmont road to the intersection with Hwy. 5A and on to Aspen Grove, then to Merritt and the wonders to be found along the Thompson River—all the way to the Shuswap. I used to be a tourist. I know how much I enjoyed all these great places. We, Princeton, can be the Crossroads to ALL things wonderful in B.C. And what should Princeton look like – memorable, attractive and unique. Here we can take a page from history and the wonderful book, “Princeton, B.C.” by Laurie Currie, page 115.

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Princeton can be the crossroads to all things wonderful in B.C. Dear Editor, Regrettably, I missed the Business Forum meeting on January 15 and I want to thank both our newspapers for their excellent coverage. Thanks to them, and lots of chatter around town, I have a decent sense of what transpired. Though not necessarily new, many good suggestions were made, problems were exposed and, as always, a committee was named – charged with prioritizing the many suggestions arising from the meeting, then developing a plan of action and reporting back to a future meeting of the business community. A tall order, but it sounds like a good start! In my letter last week I pointed out everyone, including Town Council, and now to the new committee, that the Princeton business community is much bigger than the downtown merchants! While the merchants are the most visibly affected, everyone who delivers a service of any sort in the area, including the construction fields and the real estate market, suffers from the same malaise. Their failure to thrive may be a large factor in the decline of successful merchants – the proverbial chicken and egg dilemma. This problem goes to the very heart of the Princeton community. Perhaps before we go too far into band-aid solutions, we need to assess – what is the heart of Princeton – our essence – our individuality – our claim to fame! Long ago, before the Coquihalla Hwy. was built, Hwy. 3 was the main traffic artery for travels going both north and east. I can hardly count the number of times my young family stopped for gas there and snacks at the Tasty Freeze at the Vermillion

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Everyone should have this book – just to see the dynamic Princeton that once was. Currie talks about former Mayor Gloria Stout, elected in 1983. Her slogan was, “If it will be good for Princeton, let’s do it.” She worked to revitalize Princeton and turn the town from an eyesore into a thing of beauty, encouraging a Western theme. Currie says, “The dynamic mayor did what few people could do. She brought the community together and gave it pride in itself.” Some of her work lives on, like some of our store fronts – now worn and faded. Surely we are not so poor and bereft of hope that we can not afford a couple of cans of paint and find the energy to wield a paint brush and roller for a few hours. Be brave with period colors! Look at the restored ‘new’ Town Hall for inspiration. To give credit where due – we are already on the path to looking good. My favorite thing as I drive into Princeton is the metal art sculpture of racing horses at the Vermilion intersection with Hwy. 3 and at the other end of Vermilion, the beautiful Cenotaph park and the water sculpture. Our downtown sidewalks are attractive and I love the way we decorate our lampstands with hanging baskets and banners. We are doing some things right—we just need to keep up the good work! Gloria Stout had a noble vision, backed by will and energy. We cannot bring Gloria back, but we can aspire to her spirit. Karin Green Princeton

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Students at John Allison Elementary School are experiencing the joy of cooking thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Low, the Valley First Community Endowment, parents and community volunteers. JA Kitchen Kids is what the program is called and the John Allison students will will be cooking on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the winter. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

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Shirley Low, a teacher at John Allison Elementary School made the decision to teach students how to cook. She applied for and received funding from Valley First Community Endowment to support the program called JA Kitchen Kids and a second grant from the BC Teachers’ Federation to pay for cookbooks. In 2013, Mrs. Low, along with creative help from her husband Wah Fee, created a cookbook dedicated to the students, teachers and staff of John Allison and the individuals and corporate sponsors who supported the John Allison School Community Garden Project. (Copies of this cookbook may be borrowed from the Princeton Library.) Recipes from the cookbook will be used

in the JA Kitchen Kids program. Mrs. Low hopes to create a new edition soon. Last week the students lessons began with learning to make butter, buttermilk, buttermilk biscuits and fruit smoothies. The children are completely enthusiastic with the experience and eager to learn. They are also very excited to taste what they have made with their own two hands. Outfitted with tiny white aprons, the students are taught to wash their hands to start and to use measuring utensils, how to cut safely with a knife and how to shake a jar like crazy to make their butter. (That was a really fun part.) Using small kitchen appliances is part of the learning experience as well. (Many were surprised at how noisy appliances can be)

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One last big adventure before our return Our last big adventure before returning to and the waiting time dissolved. The Chinese Pavilion left me speechless. It Canada was to visit Shanghai and Expo 2010. This time, we were also traveling with Sharon’s was remarkable to see that huge, animated scroll two older brothers and their wives, all from called The River of Wisdom rolling through Guang Zhou. When we landed at the Shanghai 128 meters of length. It had been animated by airport, we boarded the Maglev train for a seven several digital artists who had produced it over minute run and then hailed a cab the rest of the a couple of years. Sharon explained that in the way to the Holiday Inn Downtown. (I have a past, every grade school had a smaller, nonphoto of the speedometer inside the train which digital version of the scroll in each classroom to show the children the history and customs of read 301 kilometers per hour.) Shanghai is a lovely, dignified old lady. She the past. Although we were politely encouraged to was spiffed up for visitors from around the world but even without it, she would still have move along to allow others to view the scroll, we been wonderful. After we checked in, we spotted still had plenty of time to take it in. Of course there were many other components a dumpling restaurant just down to the Chinese Pavilion. If I had the street and headed straight for any misconceptions about Asian art, it. I tell you, I would return to technology and culture, that pavilion Shanghai just for those dumplings. alone certainly enlightened me. Fortified with Shanghai’s most We visited several more pavilfamous dish, we headed toward the ions over the two days, some excelsubway and took a short ride to the lent, some mediocre and one that Bund district. It was sunset and all appeared to be one big commercial the old European style buildings for a national airline. But the one of the world famous financial disMERRILYN HUYCKE trict were outlined in lights. Across that did me in was the Canadian the river, the sight was spectacular. Pavilion. It was co-created by the History oozed out of every brick Government of Canada and Cirque and you could read the past culdu Soleil. Oh my! I did not realize tures which had come and gone what a shameless, dyed-in-the-wool by the architectural styles. The huge pedestrian Canadian I am, and how much I was missing mall had many shops, some that served conve- my beautiful home. There were playful, interacnience food and treats. There were several kiosks tive displays that outlined our inventiveness, selling souvenirs of Expo including Haibao, the creative informational areas and a wonderful Expo mascot, which was found in the shape of finale with a short slide show of our clear, clean keychains, stuffed toys, jewelry and other novel- winter wilderness with its timeless forests, tunties. dra and high prairies. The entire exhibition was The next morning, having enjoyed a big buf- bilingual and never did I appreciate so much the fet breakfast, we headed out to the grounds of dichotomy of our two solitudes. All of this hit Expo. There were fewer western tourists than I me in the solar plexus and I admit I wiped away expected but still there were lineups. a tear or two. Chinese people are very resourceful and while We had come to the end of our excellent we were all waiting to gain entrance to the fabled adventure as we returned to the familiar Holiday Chinese Pavilion, several of them began asking Inn Downtown to pack. We would return to us through sign language if we would have our Guang Zhou for one more night’s stay and then photo taken with them. Soon we were all gig- board our plane in Hong Kong to return home. gling and laughing like old friends at a reunion Next week, Canada!

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Thanks to Mrs. Judy Short, one of the many community volunteers, the students were able to see how butter was made with a 100 year old butter churn. Beginning in February, the students from John Allison will be joining Mr. O’Malley and his students at Princeton Secondary School to cook in the high school kitchen. Cooking dates at the high school are scheduled for Feb. 11 and 25, March 11, April 15, 29 and May 13. Regular cooking days at John Allison are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. If you are interested in helping out with the JA Kitchen Kids program, please contact Mrs. Low at the school. 250-295-6727

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Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to all the community helpers and parents who have signed on to help Mrs. Low teach John Allison students how to cook this term! The kids are loving it! Thumbs down to the heartless individual who broke in and stole the wallet containing rent and food money from a young family this past weekend!

Jeannette Gerard & Shanna Nelson were reunited on Friday at John Allison when Gerard came to help cook with Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade one class. Gerard was Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten teacher. They are our Spotlight on Smiles this week!

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

Similkameen Spotlight January 29, 2014

HOMEMADE RIBS TO REV UP YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY PART II

SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, CELERY SEED, AND OREGANO. FLOWER OF THE FLAMES RASPBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE MAKES ABOUT 41/2 CUPS

FLOWER OF THE FLAMES RIB RUB MAKES ABOUT 5 CUPS 1 3/4 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/4 1/4 2

CUP SWEET HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA CUP FINE KOSHER OR SEA SALT CUP FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER CUP CHILI POWDER CUP GROUND CUMIN CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR (LIGHT OR DARK) CUP GARLIC POWDER CUP GRANULATED SUGAR CUP GROUND CELERY SEEDS TABLESPOONS GROUND OREGANO

2 2 1 1 1

IN A MEDIUM BOWL, COMBINE PAPRIKA, SALT, PEPPER, CHILI POWDER, CUMIN, BROWN

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, your children or the youngsters in your life will be the center of your universe this week. Make the most of this time and enjoy kids’carefree natures. AQUARIUS: This week may be a little boring, Aquarius. Make the most of your down time, as you could use a few slow days to recharge your batteries and plan your next move. PISCES: You are bubbling with energy, Pisces. Make the most of this energy by exercising, partying or taking a day trip. ARIES: Aries, your tendency to say what you feel can come across as being impolite. Many, however, appreciate your honesty and unwillingness to mince words. TAURUS: A loved one needs some help, Taurus. This week you will have to figure out a way to assist this person and still tend to your own pressing affairs. GEMINI: Gemini, focus your energy on someone important. This may be a friend, family member or even a romantic partner. Brush up on your relationship skills in the meantime. CANCER: You have a natural charm that immediately puts others at ease, Cancer. If you are wooing a client, they will be putty in your hands. Just open your mouth, and you will win them over. LEO: Leo, your stubbornness comes into play this week, and it could cause a rift with friends or colleagues. Try to see their point of view, and put off any serious disputes for another time. VIRGO: Virgo, spend a little time this week plotting your next getaway. You tend to be happiest when you’re on the move and exploring. Everyone needs an escape now and then. LIBRA: Enjoy some local culture this week, Libra. Take in a concert, an art show or a theater performance. Just enjoy anything that will educate and entertain at the same time. SCORPIO: Scorpio, you may find that someone you thought was weak is much stronger than they appeared. This person may not need as much of your assistance as you initally thought. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, analyze any problems you may have by breaking them down into smaller tasks. Then you can tackle one thing at a time and come to a happy resolution. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED CUPS FRESH OR FROZEN RASPBERRIES CUP GRANULATED SUGAR CUP KETCHUP

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CUP TOMATO SAUCE 1/4 CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR 1/4 CUP RASPBERRY VINEGAR 1/4 CUP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 2 TABLESPOONS FANCY MOLASSES 2 TABLESPOONS BARBECUE SEASONING MIX 1 TABLESPOON CRACKED BLACK PEPPER 1 TABLESPOON GARLIC POWDER 1 TABLESPOON ONION POWDER 1/4 TEASPOON CELERY SEEDS PINCH OF CAYENNE PEPPER

IN A LARGE SAUCEPAN, BRING GARLIC, RASPBERRIES, SUGAR, KETCHUP, TOMATO SAUCE, 1/2 CUP WATER, BROWN SUGAR, VINEGAR, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, MOLASSES, SEASONING MIX, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CELERY SEEDS, AND CAYENNE TO A BOIL OVER HIGH HEAT, STIRRING TO DISSOLVE SUGAR. REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY, FOR 45 MINUTES TO LET FLAVORS BLEND. STRAIN THROUGH A FINEMESH SIEVE, IF DESIRED.

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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

AUTOMOTIVE

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

* now open 6 days a week!

Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

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

FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIP.

Drafting M Design Services Custom M Stock Home Plans Drawing Modifications @ Site Plans ResidentialF Accessory M Small Farm Buildings

250-295-0251

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

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

YOUR AD HERE

$15.00 PER WEEK

service@geckoflatsdesign.com

FEED SUPPLY STORE Fletcher Building Supplies

CAN-AM SKIDOO

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Gecko Flats Design Chris Jennings PO Box 681 PrincetonF BC V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-6458

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK RENTAL/COMMERCIAL

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK ROOFING SUPPLIES Fletcher Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES METAL ONDURA...

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

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 AUTO PARTS

N & L SERVICES

MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

YOU DON’T KNOW HOW WELL I FEEL... MY OWNER TOOK ME TO NEAL!

ING W O 2 Licenced Mechanics PL

250-295-0005

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

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NORMAN RICHARD May 13, 1923 January 21, 2014: After a short illness, Norman passed away at the age of 90, at the Princeton General Hospital. He was born in Summit Lake, BC and later resided in the town of Princeton, BC. Norman is survived by his wife of 51 years Phyllis; children Shirley (Steve), Norma (Dave), Dale (Phyllis), Debbie (Leif), Susan; nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Social Tea (non religious) will be held in Princeton on February 15, 2014, 1:30 pm at 206 Vermilion Ave. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.ca .

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RICKETTS, JEAN BORN AUGUST 13, 1940: Peacefully on January 21, 2014, with her cousin at her side, Millicent Patricia Jean Ricketts passed away at the age of 73. Jean was predeceased by her son Ross, her mother and father Millicent and Harry Theodore Pritchard. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons Ian (Rita) and David (Peggy). She also leaves her brother Lloyd (Bonnie) and their children Tanis (Scott) and Darcy (Leslie) and their beloved families. She also leaves her grandchildren Jordan, Taylor, Kurtis and Marcus and her great grandson Xander. She also leaves her beloved cousins, Isabel, Eileen and Win and their families and her closest childhood friend Bev (Gerry). Her friends Donna and Leonard are also left to cherish her memory. Jean was born in Winnipeg where she grew up and married before moving to Saskatoon in 1965 and later to British Columbia in 1971. She returned to Winnipeg in 1996. You will be sadly missed by family and friends and those that you touched throughout your life. A special thanks to Lidia and Bonnie and the staff at Concordia Hospital for their tender care and warm hearts. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life was held Sunday, January 26, 2014, 10 a.m. at Klassen Funeral Home. In lieu of Ă&#x20AC;owers, a donation may be made to the charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Jean, we will remember and love you always. Arrangements entrusted to: KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME 1897 Henderson Hwy. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 338-0331 Send expressions of sympathy at www.klassenfuneralhome.com

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Bob Gibson

Jan. 14, 1950 - Jan. 23, 2006 To us you were someone special, Someone loving, kind and true, You will never be forgotten, As we thought the world of you, Always in our hearts.

LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com Call 1.800.466.1535 or email: info@canscribe.com Project Specialist for Guillevin International Co in Kelowna. Highly motivated individual who is able to provide accurate proposals to key contractors on projects. Work with our supplier partners in the securing & execution of the job. To apply, email: drichmond@guillevin.com

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Help Wanted 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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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 North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman or Apprentice). Millwright and Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Trades, Technical GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca 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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heavy duty 4 drawer file cabinet, $99. Call 250-295-7990 Kenmore microwave $30, Retro couch & chair $30, JVC 32” TV stand $30, B/D Iron $10, Iron Board $10, B/D Spacemaker coffee maker $10, kitchen table/4 chairs $30, end table retro-wood $10, AGFA digital camera $25. Call 250-295-4106

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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.

Suites, Upper Above shop 1 bdrm full furnished suite, laundry/hydro/cable incl., will accomodate 1 or 2 horses, 7 km out Princeton-Summerland Hwy, $700/month. 250-295-6766

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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

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MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER POSITION Princeton, B.C.

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.

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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

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 2 bdrm basement, F/S W/D, $500 plus utilities. No pets. Call 250-295-3248 HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025

Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Buick Rendezvous; automatic transmission, 88,000 kms; front wheel drive; CD player; air conditioning; seats 7; comes with Thule bike rack. Asking $9,800.00. Call 250295-6157 or 250-295-3516

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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. To Whom it may concern, any person who owns or claims this 1991 Ford F250 VIN# 2FTE26NIMCA54652, has until Feb. 12/2014 to claim. Claimant will incur $1711.50 in storage and towing fees which will have to be paid before release of the said vehicle. Call 250-295-5354

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