NEWS Hwy 3 reopens with restrctions in slide area Page 1 & 2
COMMUNITY Dr. Kunz gives Cancer Talk to local firefighters Page 11
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Ideas on how to celebrate Family Day Page 12 & 13
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Highway 3 reopens with restrictions Highway 3 is open to two lanes of traffic with a 60 km speed limit in the slide area between Hedley and Keremeos. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
A rock slide occurred Monday, Jan. 27 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 until it was finally reopened early Thursday evening. Students and people commuting to and from work affected by the slide either stayed in Keremeos or travelled via detours on the Nickel Plate route, Hwy 5A, Hwy 3A and some used the Princeton-Summerland Road. Large boulders rolled across the highway causing damage to power lines which in turn, caused temporary power outages—reports coming in from Princeton, north to Apex and east to Oliver. The power outage was reported to have lasted about an hour. On Tuesday, the site experienced further rockfall and weather including snowfall delaying Ministry engineers having access via helicopter to the top of the mountain where the falling rock originated.
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Princeton Minor Hockey hosted a Novice Tournament over the weekend, with five teams including the Princeton Minor Posse. Visiting teams came from Merritt, Kelowna, Chilliwack, and Surrey.
Earle resigns from Princeton Council Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
On Monday, Feb. 3, during the regular meeting of Council of the Town of Princeton, a motion was received and carried to accept a letter of resignation from Councillor Jason Earle. Mayor Armitage, announced that, “This is not a pleasure to do,” and read the letter aloud. Dear Mayor and Council, I have been a member of Town Council for five years and I have enjoyed serving the Townspeople, as a Councillor and a brief term as Acting Mayor. The work has been challenging, yet very rewarding. Some of the milestones and projects that I will remember the most are:
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The re-instatement of 24/7 Emergency services at Princeton General Hospital; the creation of a framework for sustainable Health Care Service in Princeton; the Riverside Community Centre upgrades; being awarded the Gold Medal for Gamestown 2010 and the completion of the Miners Climb rebuild. However, due to changes in my employment, I find myself now working out of town on a regular basis. Recently I have relied on the help of my fellow Councillors, staff and the chairs of my respective committees, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of Town Council. It has become increasingly difficult to balance these responsibilities and work obligations and I am feeling I can no longer
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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
OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House. 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!
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. 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.
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PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.
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PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information.
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!
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809
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PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.
PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings second Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134
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
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On Thursday morning, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure modified the bottom of the mountain slope and created an earth berm along the slide area. The highway was opened to two lanes of traffic with a 60 km speed limit on Jan. 30 at approximately 5 p.m. As of Monday, Feb. 3, the slide area still maintains the two lane restriction and the 60 km speed limit posting. For further updates please visit the Drive BC website at www.drivebc.com
PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcome!
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438
PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.
LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083
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
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.
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.
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.
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
effectively fulfill the commitment I have made to the people of Princeton. So, I regret that I must, in the best interest of all concerned, resign my position as a Councillor. I would like to thank Mayor Armitage, Councillor Harkness, Councillor Maynard, Councillor Pateman and all of our competent staff for their understanding and support during this time. I would especially like to thank all of my friends and supporters who have made my experience as Councillor as successful as I believe it has been. Lastly, on behalf of myself, April, Dallas and Destiny, we would like to wish the Town of Princeton all the best and continued success in the future. Thank you, Jason Earle Mayor Armitage and Councillor Harkness, both who had served the full five year term with Earle, spoke highly of him. “I will miss him,” said Councillor Harkness. She went on to describe how in the very beginning Earle couldn’t wait for them to get started. “He thought we were going to have lot’s of arguments and was quite dissapointed that we didn’t,” she said with amusement. She added, “Councillor Earle showed his true colours when he had to step in as Acting Mayor. He did a great job and I wish him all the best.” Mayor Armitage noted that he, Councillor Harkness and Councillor Earle had been ‘green-
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After five years of service to the Town of Princeton, Jason Earle has resigned his position as Councillor effective Feb. 3, 2014.
horns’ together, adding “did we ever get a baptism.” “I never saw Councillor Earle do anything in halves—he did a great job,” said Mayor Armitage. “He was one of the drivers of the 24/7 effort—his love of community, the desires and wants of the community caused him to test the issues, to test council.” The Mayor ended by saying, “ Thank God we were blessed to have him for the time we did.”
Weyerhaeuser makes Global 100 index Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Based on its performance with social, economic and strategic governance issues, Weyerhaeuser Company has made it on to the Corporate Knights Global 100 index. global100.org/global100-index/ The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2014. Companies that are named to the Global 100 index are the top overall sustainability performers in their respective industrial sectors. U.S.
firms hold 18 of the 100 spots on the index and Canada holds 13. Weyerhaeuser Company looks to be the only forest products company on the list. 12 quantitative sustainability indicators, including the amount of revenue companies generate per unit of energy consumption, the ratio of CEO to average worker salary and lost time injury rate are factors used to establish inclusion in the Global 100 index. The Corporate Knights Global 100 index is a project that lists the top 100 most sustainable corporations in the world.
Similkameen Spotlight February 5, 2014 During the regular meeting of council on Jan. 20, Paul Bedard, president of the Princeton Exhibition Association presents council with the accomplishments of the association in 2013 and plans in progress for 2014. The association has performed numerous upgrades to the facility including an extensive electrical upgrade made possible with funding from the RDOS.
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Delegations begin new year Three delegations sought the attention of Mayor and Council during the regular meeting held on Jan. 20. Sandy Croteau, finance manager for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) gave an overview of the 2014 goals, objectives and budget of the RDOS. Public consultations are in progress now and viewing of general budget documents can be viewed at www. rdos.bc.ca. The budget bylaw will receive the second and third reading in March, with adoption taking place no later than March 31. Sgt. Barry Kennedy, the new officer in charge of the Princeton RCMP Detachment visited council to introduce himself. During his 24 years of service, Sgt. Kennedy has worked in North Vancouver, with the RCMP Musical Ride, Vernon, Golden and most recently, McBride, B.C. Sgt. Kennedy will be providing council with quarterly policing reports and plans to meet with various community groups to discuss the goals of the community to assist in setting detachment priorities.
Mayor Armitage welcomed Sgt. Kennedy, thanking him for coming to Princeton and for including council in his community consultations. Paul Bedard, president of the Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) presented council with a report on the accomplishments of the association in 2013 and of the plans for 2014. Highlights of the accomplishments include; a major electrical upgrade made possible with funding from the RDOS, handicapped access upgrades, barn renovations, improvements and re-builds in the poultry and 4-H areas and a 400 foot extension of the fence line. Plans for 2014 include continued improvements to emergency exits, walkways, railings and stairs; repairs and replacement with the horse barns; emergency lighting upgrades; concession improvements; bathroom upgrades; water lines repair and replacement and the beginning of a Knapweed eradication program. With a motion made by Councillor Pateman and seconded by Councillor Harkness, the Council appointments for 2014 are adopted. (These are the committee and community liaison positions each member of council are responsible for.) Visit princeton.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=11766 to view.
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Hired Equipment Registration Okanagan Shuswap District
The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2014/2015, which begins April 1, 2014. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2013 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2014. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2012/2013, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Leslie Thornley, Manager, Community Development – Okanagan Special Olympics and Kelsey Keglovic, local coordinator explain the Special Olympics calender during an information session held at the Chamber in January.
Special Olympics needs a hand Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
From October to April athletes bowl in Princeton. May to August they participate in Bocci and from November to March they curl at the Curling Club. July and August are summer break months for everyone. The Princeton Special Olympics program could use the help of a few more volunteers. Coaches and coaching assistants are needed.
(Training is provided at no cost to you.) Volunteer coordinators and drivers are also needed. (Drivers and those to help with transportation of athletes to and from special events) If you have an hour a week or and hour a month to share with Princeton Special Olympic athletes, your help will be welcomed. For more information, please contact: Kelsey Keglovic, Local Coordinator Phone: 250-295-0442 Email kelseykeglovic@gmail.com
Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Friday, March 14, 2014. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.
Register through the Okanagan Shuswap District Office at: 1358 St. Paul Street, Suite 300, Kelowna, V1Y 2E1 You can also phone 250 712-3660 or send a fax to 250 712-3669 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you.
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2014 Area B and G Draft Budget for Public input: Feb 5, 5 p.m. Area B and G residents are invited to meet RDOS Directors and staff to look over and comment on Budget decisions being made for 2014. Keremeos, Victory Hall (704 - 4th Street) Garbage: While there will be a difference in fees between Area G, Area B and Keremeos, the reason for the rate differences have to do with contractor costs. If you compare the number of residents to the area the contractor needs to drive you can quickly see that the gas costs for the Village of Keremeos will be far lower than the gas costs for Area B, and the farthest distances will occur in the largest area of Area G. Join us at Victory Hall February 5 if you want to learn more about the Budget and the choices we make to determine your tax costs. This is your chance for input.
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Watersheds 2014 Forum: January 27-29 The forum was a mix of panels, workshops, and “big ideas” (keynote) talks. The sessions had a variety of viewpoints and perspectives, including First Nations, practitioners, and experts. Many of the workshops were focussed on skills development like: climate change adaptation, water-use reporting, water conservation planning, and communications; while the “big ideas” talks introduced cutting-edge examples to expand collective thinking and help us to consider different aspects of watershed governance. Looking at BC in the context of global water crises and what we can do to retain healthy water supply and ecosystems was the thrust of the conference.
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ArtsWells : How a Town of 250 Became a Cultural Capital with speaker Julie Fowler 1-3 p.m. February 10, Hedley Seniors Center/ Okanagan Regional Library, 789 Scott Avenue This is the first in a year-long series called “Community Conversations” which will feature success stories of community building throughout BC and Canada, blended with opportunities for local leaders to share the work they are doing on similar initiatives. Guarantee your spot and reserve seating by email: kim.english1@icloud.com Fortis Rate Relief: Are your bills more than 10 per cent of your income? You are suffering Energy Poverty. Call the toll free number in Trail: 1-866-436-7847
A Princeton councillor has found himself in some hot water after making some comments about his community’s economic relationship to Penticton in an interview on the recent slide, which closed Highway 3 for three days last week. “Penticton is Princeton’s main city of commerce. It is an important city for us, because a lot of people come here for all their doctor and specialist appointments,” said Maynard in an interview on Global B.C. Maynard’s comments have stirred controversy in town, with community members speaking out in opposition to the councillor. Brenda Crawford, chair of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, said they are working hard to keep people thinking about what is available to them here in town. “We do need the doctors and specialist services in Penticton and bigger centres, absolutely. But as for relying on Penticton’s economy, we have our own fairly strong local economy,” said Crawford. “Over Christmas, a lot of the (chamber) directors said they managed to do all their Christmas shopping here.”
Crawford said the chamber will be speaking to the town’s business community to gather their input on Maynard’s comments, adding they are just about to announce a program to energize local shopping. “We are just in the process at the Chamber of Commerce of kicking off our not only shop local, but think local program to get people here to start thinking about what great services we actually do have here and what is available,” said Crawford. Crawford also wonders if Maynard intended to imply people were heading north to do their shopping. “He was certainly correct in saying we do have to leave town for specialists appointments,” said Crawford. “We do have doctors here, but anyone needing a specialist needs to travel to Penticton or Kelowna.” In any small town, she admitted, you are going to lose some sales to larger centres, that is why the chamber wants to get people to think about their shopping habits and whether they could be buying closer to home. Maynard could not be reached for a response, and did not answer requests by phone and email for an interview.
FEBRUARY 26, 2014 7th Annual Pink Shirt Day Time to make some noise against bullying. Show your support with an ad in the Spotlight paper. This special promotion will run in the February 26th Edition of the Similkameen Spotlight. Deadline is Thursday, February 20 at 5:00 pm.
BOOK YOUR AD SPACE TODAY! For more information contact Sandi at 250-295-3535 or by email at advertising@similkameenspotlight.com
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Benefit Valentines Dance for kitchen completion Rotary Club and Crimson Tine Players have partnered together for a special community event Feb. 15. As we all know the Rotary Club has worked incredibly hard to provide funds to put in a commercial kitchen in Riverside Center. They have gone above and beyond to try and get this done, and are just a few thousand dollars short of completion. So together we are providing a great benefit dance on Valentines weekend at Riverside. All proceeds will go to the kitchen completion. Live music is provided by The Switchmen Band
and all tickets include pie and coffee or tea. There will also be a cash wine and beer bar. The evening starts with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and the band will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. We will have a great silent auction during the evening with spa tickets, flight around the valley, golf tickets, special baked bread, a Robert Bateman print, and many other items. Come and have a great evening of dancing and fun and help us raise the necessary dollars to get this kitchen done. Tickets are available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Thomasinas.
Electricity rates and billing explained From understanding the residential conservation rate and interim rates, to questions about your electricity bill, we’re here to help. The residential conservation rate explained kWh
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Equal payment and other options We offer a variety of billing service options to meet your needs.
Understanding interim rates Each year we go through a rate setting process with the BC Utilities Commission. Interim rates are set before the process is completed and can change. If they do, your bill can be credited and adjusted accordingly.
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Why? Because on colder, darker winter days we: • turn up the thermostat • leave lights on longer • use space heaters
Billing schedule Your electricity use is billed every two months instead of every month. Have energy saving questions? Visit fortisbc.com/powersense.
How can we help? Our customer service representatives work locally at our Trail contact centre. They’re members of the very communities we serve. They understand you may have questions about your bill and are here to help. electricity.customerservice@fortisbc.com 1-866-436-7847
Based on average 2012 electricity use for customers in FortisBC’s South Interior service area. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-372.4 1/2014)
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Distracted Driving Campaign in February Cpl. Robert McDonald Training NCO/Communication “E” Division RCMP Traffic Services
Distracted Driving is one of the major driving behaviours that contribute to fatal and serious injury motor vehicle collisions. The RCMP across British Columbia will be conducting a month-long awareness and targeted enforcement campaign against distracted drivers in February. “Last year, 27 per cent of collision fatalities in BC were caused by distracted or inattentive drivers, despite over 40,000 violation tickets being issued for use of electronic device or driving without due care and attention. The public needs to be part of the solution by separating the activities of driving and electronic device use” says Cpl. Robert McDonald of “E” Division Traffic Services. Each year, on average, 91 people die due to distracted driving-related crashes, 31 in the Lower Mainland, 12 in the North, 34 in the Southeast and 14 on Vancouver Island. All of these deaths were needless, preventable deaths that could have been prevented by drivers paying their attention solely to the driving task. Driving is probably the most dangerous activity you do in a day. Undivided attention is needed whenever you drive, regardless of road and weather conditions.
End this bloody B.C. school war
VICTORIA – There are two reasons why the B.C. government of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assess- Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as “Are You Dying To Check Your Cell Phone?” es damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latB.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury. est of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers. The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara “If you need to make a phone call on a cellular phone, use a hands-free device that can be 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union. “But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” operated with one touch. If you need to send or Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period. Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a check a text or email, you must pull over, off of Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.” Sit. third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the the traveled portion of the roadway, and bring Even the trigger-happy Premier Christy Clark [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change your vehicle to a complete stop. There are no will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement messages that are more important than your wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last Fund of $75 million.” life” explains Cpl. Robert McDonald of “E” week. Note the mindset of this prominent member of Division Traffic Services The second reason is practical economics. The the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A meaThe fine for using an electronic device with2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers sly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket out hands-free device while driving is $167 told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 change.” This is the same union boss who demanded Moreover, drivers who text or email while drivclassroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate that hundreds of teachers be hired this week, so reoring are subject to 3 Driver Penalty Points in Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” ganizing current classes in the middle of the school addition to the fine. It could include compensation to retired teachyear to make them smaller by one or two students. TOM FLETCHER Drivers in the Graduated Licence Program ers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump Parents and students would endure yet another (GLP) are not permitted to use any electronic would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to major disruption of the public school system. device, even hands-free devices. GLP drivers hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try And who needs an increase in rural ambulance receive the $167 fine and 3 Driver Penalty Points. to reassemble the world of 2002. service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Drivers who are observed using an electronic This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly device while committing other moving viola- invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment! tions that put themselves and others at risk will based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its face a charge of Driving Without Due Care and Freedoms. unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. Attention, with a fine of $368. The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit “Don’t Text Your Loved Ones to Death” Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including specified its wage demand. The RCMP will be targeting Distracted retroactive payments. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both Drivers across BC for the entire month of In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all sides need to cease fire. February. On Valentine’s Day, February 14 the would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to police will be ensuring your loved ones get home put that to rest. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black safely through increased enforcement. NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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A good first Questions for the Health move, Trudeau Care Steering Committee Dear Editor, I’ve heard so much about this move on Justin Trudeau’s part regarding senate reform, and I’d like to give my opinion on this issue. I hear the government side saying that it means nothing and that all that happens is that the senators who are Liberal get to sleep in one day a week. That’s hardly the point. That one day a week is a caucus meeting where the senators get inside information from the Party and that’s hardly at arm’s length. Senators who are Liberal are no longer supposed to raise money for their Party and that is a good thing. Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin were touted as the best fund-raisers for the Conservatives. They travelled all over the country (on our dollar) not for the good of the country but for the good of the Conservative Party. I’ve also heard commentators say that no other party has made a move on this issue. That is a falsehood. The NDP put forward a motion asking for the same thing – arm’s length from the government – and Trudeau voted against it as did the Conservatives. Little mention is made that the NDP have never been in power federally and have no senators, so their hands are tied as far as actually doing anything. I think it’s a good first move on Justin Trudeau’s part and I’m looking forward to the next step – the abolition of an appointed senate that can strike down an environmental bill that was passed by the elected MPs. Sincerely, Donna Stocker Cawston, BC
To the Health Care Steering Committee: The handicapped parking space, one new office added and further renovations planned—for sure these are all necessary, but most needed is at least one more receptionist and possibly two in order to handle all the doctor calls. It is certainly too much for one person. The upgraded telephone system doesn’t seem to have helped in any way. My experience for example—on the afternoons of the 23 and 24 of January, I called several times only to hear, “All lines are busy, please call back!”
More of the same on the 28 and 29. Is this acceptable? I’ve been told of many people having to go to the clinic just to make an appointment because of not getting through on the phone. So, how has this upgraded telephone system helped? And, why with more doctors does it take two to three weeks to get an appointment? Makes a person wonder if the health care in Princeton will ever be as good as it once was. Kay Goglin Princeton
Going to Penticton for a walk Dear Editor, Re: Thumbs Down, Jan. 15th edition I would like to add that the Thumbs Down should have also been given to the Mayor and Town Council members for not getting the streets cleared of snow. The “Significant Snowfall” bylaw adopted by the present administration has a direct affect on the pedestrians walking the streets and laneways of our town. Some of our streets have sidewalks on one side only, so people
living on the non-sidewalk side of the street have to cross an icy, rutfilled street to the sidewalk on the other side. A lot of our streets have no sidewalks at all; the third bench and mine subdivision are prime examples. Here again, people have to walk on icy, bumpy, non plowed streets. I guess I’m going to Penticton for a walk. Sincerely, Dale Shanks Princeton
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Princeton ladies learn to ski
PRINCETON, B.C. – Fifteen Active Winter Women spent Saturday Jan. 25 on the China Ridge Trails experiencing cross-country skiing for the first time. “There was a lot of laughter, encouragement and energy exerted by these active women who are trying something new,” said Nadine McEwen, Town of Princeton Recreation, Tourism and Cultural Coordinator. Active Winter Women is a program developed to help ladies become active during the winter months utilizing Princeton’s snowy backyard as their playground. The original plan was to use the Princeton Airport, Kettle Valley Rail Trail, China Ridge Trails and Swan Lake areas to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Due to the lack of snow and the icy conditions at lower areas, the program has only been able to take advantage of the trails at China Ridge. Princeton and area ladies are encouraged to drop in for $10.00 a class. This nominal fee helps supplement the ViaSport grant received by the Town of Princeton that was awarded to encourage women to learn a new sport. If you would like to learn more about this active sport program please call the Princeton Parks, Recreation and Culture Office at 250-295-6067 or email nmcewen@princeton.ca.
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Fifteen ladies from the area spent the day on Saturday, Jan. 25 learning to ski for the first time.
Weekend options for Active Winter Women Strap on the snowshoes for an easy jaunt to the China Loop Shelter Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon enjoy 4 kilometre roundtrip that includes a crackling fire, tea and treats. Click on the skinny skis and test your endurance. Saturday, Feb. 8 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a 10 kilometre return ski out to the Rueben Jones Shelter. Goodies and beverages served up around the campfire. For those who missed our last session, we discussed the lack of snow
and the uncertainty of skiing the KVR for session 5. We decided to plan it for up at China Ridge instead. We are offering two separate activities for that day. You have the option to chose one or both! Please let me know which you choose and if you need equipment so I can get it organized. Contact Princeton Parks, Recreation and Culture office at 250-295-6067 or nmcewen@princeton.ca Drop ins welcome!
Asia recommended ~ take your spirit of adventure May 7, our next to last flight left Shanghai in They were real to me now and nothing would the afternoon for Guang Zhou and soon we were take that away. I had seen evidence of their history back in the Grand Continental Hotel, our very with its suffering, endurance and fortitude as well first hotel in China. as the energy infusing their lives. The next day, we awoke with no agenda. We The next morning, after a surprise dim sum wandered through the pedestrian mall on Beijing Mother’s Day meal hosted this time by Sharon’s Avenue, confident enough to do a little shopping youngest brother, we were on our way by bus in the Unbook Store. And yes the name was in to leave mainland China and enter Hong Kong. English! Later we strolled down the walkway that There we would board our plane for home, taking MERRILYN HUYCKE followed the Pearl River and watched men fishing thirteen hours to cross the Pacific Ocean again from the bank and seniors doing Tai Chi on the and experience another complete sunrise and path. It had been quite wonderful to feel comfortsunset. able enough to spend nearly the whole afternoon When we arrived in Vancouver on Mother’s on our own in a country where we couldn’t read Day (again) it was sunny and warm. The sky was the road signs, speak the language or explain ourselves to most clear and it felt as if there was hardly any traffic. It was surreal. passersby. I felt as if I had been awakened from the most extraordinary That evening, we were treated to one last supper by Brother dream. The airport terminal was quiet and even though three Number 1. We were complimented on our stamina to survive hundred people had disembarked with us, the place felt empty. such an adventure and still have a smile on our faces. (I never The customs officer wanted to know if I liked China and what dared to admit that there were a few days when I thought I would I had seen. She sounded as if she would like to travel there. She collapse from mental overstimulation and physical exhaustion spoke English! If I hadn’t been afraid to look like an idiot, I but I was too proud to admit defeat.) would have kissed the green Canadian lawn outside the buildAfter this last supper in China, Wen, Sharon, Paul and I ing. It took us nearly two weeks to get over jet lag. I kept cravstrolled through the neighbourhood surrounding the hotel on ing Chinese food. I lost eighteen pounds that summer because a mission in search of the famous ginger milk. Eventually we found an open air restaurant that served the I had gotten out of the habit of eating sugar. Paul came home with a deep appreciation for Canada and drink. The air was hot and humid and soon we were enjoying a delicious, very, very spicy drink that made us all break out in a our government realizing that we need to exercise our responsweat. I found myself feeling the camaraderie that comes from sibilities as citizens. He formed an enormous admiration for a sharing an extraordinary experience in a person’s life. I knew people who work so hard to make things better for the generaat that point that it would take many months to sort out my tions to follow. Would I recommend travel to Asia? You bet! I realize that feelings, insights and thoughts about Southeast Asia. I was missing Canada very much and I just knew that I we were very blessed and privileged to have seven weeks and would see my country with expanded vision and appreciation. wonderful, knowledgeable friends to guide us. A guided tour At the same time, I also knew I would carry an affection for the would be excellent too. Remember to take your spirit of adventure and a willingness to have your mind opened and you will people of China, Vietnam and Cambodia. be blessed!
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SpotlightCOMMUNITY Kenneth R. Kunz, M.D., Ph.D., visited the Princeton Fire Department last week to give a presentation on Job related Cancers in Firefighters. Members of the Princeton, Erris and Tulameen fire departments learned a bit about the interesting history of cancer, factors that exacerbate the disease and the even higher risks than the average person that they as firefighters face. Dr. Kunz not only informed the group of risk factors and statistics, he made them aware on a personal level as well as on their work level, of what they could do to reduce their chances of ending up with cancer.
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Volunteer firefighters from the Princeton, Erris and Tulameen detachments participated in a ‘Cancer Talk’ facilitated by Kenneth R. Kunz, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Kunz has dedicated his career to the study of the disease and in the past 30 years has learned a great deal. He spoke on the history of cancer; The Ebers Papyrus (ca. 1550 BC) - medical textbook that revealed that ancient civilizations had discussed cancer—fossil records that showed that a 72 million year old Gorgosaurus (dinosaur) died of Bone Cancer. With facts like these, Dr. Kunz states that, “Cancer is a natural consequence of living—just like fire.” He believes that awareness/education is one of the most effective ways to battle cancer. Instead of committing what he describes as “armchair suicide,” he said that, “exercise is the single most important preventative measure.” The average Canadian is actually at high risk for cancer. Smoking, being overweight, inactivity and poor attention to our bodies (ie: not having a regular health maintenance program) are all factors that compound the inherent, genetic propensity toward this disease. Firefighters, fire investigators, police officers and any other first responders face even higher risks than the average person.
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two nights accommodation in a slopeside hotel room. For more information, visit www.similkameenspotlight.com/contests/ and click on the contests link. Big White is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Balkwill says, and notes that the resort itself is family-owned and operated. “This is a great place to learn to ski,” she says. “We have safe areas for all ages, and lessons for any level. We also have Mom/Dad and Me ski lessons, so parents can learn how to help their kids learn as well.” Big White is about more than skiing and snowboarding though. Balkwill also notes that they have an ice-climbing tower, fireworks every Saturday night over the huge outdoor skating rink and many other activities for the whole family. You won’t even have to leave the resort to get a bite to eat, as there are more than 22 eateries on the mountain, from cafeterias to fine dining.
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RockRidge Canyon holds open house for families on February 10 RockRidge Canyon is holding an Open House for Families on February 10, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free events include, Zipline Rides (weight restrictions apply), Hay Wagon rides, Pond Hockey, Tubing, Skating (bring your own skates). If you have your own snowshoes, snowboard or cross country skis you can access our terrain park and other slopes for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Bonfires, hot chocolate, hot dogs and cookies will be available for the advance ticket price of $15 per family (up to 8 members) or $5 per person. Tickets purchased onsite will be $5 per person. Advance ticket sales are available at the following local businesses: Princeton Pharmacy (IDA), ACE Timber Mart (Fletchers) and Shoppers Drug Mart.
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Make it a Family Day in BC’s natural playground on February 10th You might win a family ski getaway at Big White! at one of B.C.’s ranches, whether it’s a On Feb. 10, B.C. residents will be able to purchase a weekend trip to Big Bar Ranch northsingle-day lift ticket for 50 per cent off at the ticket west of Cache Creek or a day trip to window on Big White. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, British Columbians can book any two consecuSea to Sky Stables near Squamish. tive nights and two days of skiing, and Big White will give Three Bars Ranch near Cranbrook you the third night and third day of skiing at half-price, was voted “Canada’s Best Family Dude valid between Feb. 7 and Feb. 13. Ranch” in 2010 by an The Lower Mainland is home to plenty of international ranch o family-friendly guide, so there are t e c n ur cha o y r outdoor spots, plenty of options for o f r e Ent including hitting the riding trails Granville Island, in B.C. numerous beaches In Northern B.C., and parks. If it’s climbing and caving r u o Go to per indoor fun you’re a can take place all p s w ne and click looking for, atyear-round at one of websiteontests! on c tractions such as the local mountain the H.R. MacMillan ranges. Guided tours Space Centre, the are often available to show you some Vancouver Aquarium, truly beautiful scenery, from glaciers to the Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Art frozen waterfalls. Dog-sledding, crossGallery should all be tops on your list. Do you have a budcountry skiing and snowshoeing are also ding scientist in the family? Check out Science World at great pursuits to try during the Family the Telus World of Science. Day weekend. Outdoor activities are also plentiful in B.C., no matter the weather. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is one of Vancouver’s most well-known attractions, with its famous suspension bridge (450 feet long and 230 feet above the Capilano River), Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk, Story Centre, Totem Park and other places to explore. The North Shore mountains, including Grouse, Seymour and Cypress, all offer a variety of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and tobogganing, or you can go a bit farther afield to visit Whistler Blackcomb. On B.C. Family Day, lift tickets at many participating ski areas will be offered to B.C. residents at 50 per cent off. For more information and the list of participating resorts, e Ski Trails China Ridg visit www.skicanada.org. The Southern and Northern Gulf Islands are just Hiking is a time-honoured family pastime, no matter how a ferry ride away from the mainland, and can open up a athletic you are. B.C. has more than 850 parks and natural brand-new world of hiking, cycling and other outdoor areas to hike in, including Vancouver Island’s West Coast activities. Trail. Provincial parks are often host to several hiking trails, or check out the Sunshine Coast Trail or Juan de No matter what kind of activity you’re looking for or how Fuca Marine Trail. old or young you are, you’ll easily find fun during B.C.’s Budding equestrians or cowboys might enjoy a trail ride Family Day weekend.
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Princeton Fun in the Snow Day at China Ridge Town of Princeton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services wishes to extend an invitation to Princeton, Area H and Similkameen Valley residents to the Princeton “Fun In The Snow Day” on Febraury 10, 2014 celebrating BC Family Day at China Ridge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Princeton “Fun in the Snow Day” at China Ridge is a time to enjoy an outdoor recreational experience that individuals and families can do in their own backyard. Everyone is welcome to try snowing shoeing and cross country skiing, sleigh riding down the tobogganing hill, check out Princeton Search & Rescue equipment, hang out with the Princeton Posse Players, visit with friends around the camp fire and enjoy a hot meal, compliments of Cooper’s Foods, while on the mountain at China Ridge. “Best of all its free to kids of all ages”, says Nadine McEwen, Recreation and Cultural Coordinator, “thanks to the generous support from China Ridge Trails Society, Cooper’s Foods, Princeton Search and Rescue and the Town of Princeton, BC Family Day will be a time for families to spend together actively celebrating Princeton style.”
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56, Princeton
Naturalists snowshoe outing near Osprey Lake Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
Vivid blue skies and dazzling sunshine graced VFFN’s latest snowshoe outing on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Greg and Terry Tellier’s Fisherman’s Cove, near Osprey Lake. Seventeen people completed the scenic trek, which took us up, down and all around the hillside for approximately two and a half hours. There were too many of us to silently approach any wildlife, but we saw several signs of moose, including many lie down areas close to and on Tellier’s property. Greg pointed out other signs of bird and animal life, as well as a few old growth trees, and we admired the beautiful views across the lake as we attained higher elevations.
Halfway into the hike we stopped on a sunny slope to rest and bask in the rays, and continued to glory in the brilliance as we made our way along the trails. Once we returned to our starting point we sat around a friendly fire with lunch and hot chocolate, enjoying the companionship of the group and the enchantment of the day. Our next field trip will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, when Thea Adamo will lead us on a moderate, two hour hike or snowshoe trek up Baldy Mtn.—Confirm with Thea at 295-0162 and meet at Billy’s at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Our AGM will be Tuesday, Feb. 11, and after the meeting we will enjoy a presentation by John Henry and Mary Masiel on their travels in Croatia. Please join us for an interesting and sociable evening.
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the fans that come out to support the Princeton Minor Posse hockey players. The kids enjoy your cheering!
Thumbs down to the lack of clearing the walkway along Tulameen Avenue. There’s no where to walk/ride except right on the road. Not safe! Name: Karsyn Moberly from Chilliwack Likes: Music, Karsyn enjoyed dancing to the musical interludes during the Novice tournament this past weekend.
Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 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
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190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Baptist Church of Princeton
Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
250-295-7752
Living Water
Community Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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Novice tournament keeps the arena busy over the weekend Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
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Teghan Mullin of the Princeton Posse Novice team takes a shot on goal during the game against Kelowna. The Princeton Posse Novice team had two wins and two losses over the weekend.
An Atom playoff game, 10 round-robin tournament games at the Novice level along with a skills competition, filled the Princeton Arena with action this past weekend. The Atom playoff between Princeton and Penticton resulted in Penticton advancing to the next round. The Princeton Posse Novice team hosted teams from Merritt, Kelowna, Chilliwack and Surrey. Shauna Hassell, tournament director for the Posse Novice team said it was a great weekend— the kids had a lot of fun. Donations toward gift baskets and time given to run tournaments by parent volunteers is greatly appreciated. “It’s teamwork that puts on a great tournament,” said Hassell. Donations from Acklands-Grainger Inc. and Sue Coyne are appreciated as well. Next tournament for Princeton Minor Hockey is the fun day on Saturday, Feb. 8 for the Princeton Posse Tykes.
Skiing a family affair for the Todd family Steve Arstad
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Katie Mae Coyne and Jaiden Mullin give a great display of teamwork during the game against Chilliwack on Saturday afternoon.
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Kassidy Todd of Keremeos is on her way to the BC Winter Games to participate in the freestyle skiing category. The 16 year old Similkameen Elementary Secondary School student comes from a family of ardent ski enthusiasts - indeed, the sport is a family affair, as Kassidy’s mom, Marnie, also skis and only recently left for Sochi to provide therapeutic massage services to Canada’s Olympic freestyle skiers. Her brother, Max, is also a successful young freestyle skier, and her father, Adam, snowboards and assists in the setting up of the many freestyle venues attended by the family during the ski season. Kassidy first strapped on skis at age three, and joined “Bumps and Jumps”— a freestyle ski program for youngsters, at age seven. She is a member of the Apex Freestyle Team, specializing in moguls. It’s a competitive sport. Kassidy locked down a qualifying spot in the BC Winter Games just last weekend after finishing second in moguls, fourth in big air, and third in slopestyle events at the Apex Timbertown # 1 event “I’ll be competing in the moguls, big air and slopestyle events in the juvenile (15-16 ) age category,” she said, “four of us qualified in the Okanagan.” Kassidy demonstrates a devotion to the sport that is exemplary for someone her age. She skis every weekend in the winter, and with family support, often finds herself at competitions all over the province. In February alone, Kassidy is involved in three competitions, including the BC Games, and next weekend she and her family are off to Prince George for a competiton.
Kassidy Todd at Castle Mountain.
There is little time off in summer as well. “I spent one and a half months summer training in Whistler at the water ramp on the glacier,” Kassidy added, who is motivated at the prospect of gaining a berth on the national Olympic team. The active SESS student appears to be well on her way to that goal. Kassidy is also an active member of most of the school’s sports teams during the school year, and she and brother Max are members of the provincial development team, which is a precursor for the provincial freestyle team. With Kassidy’s present devotion to the sport of freestyle skiing, and her growing success in it, seeing her as an Olympic contender doesn’t really seem like much of a stretch at all. The BC Games take place in Mission from February 20 -23.
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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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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.
Home Stay Families HOST FAMILIES needed. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT. Volunteering in your community. July/August. www.nya.ca. 1866-212-2307.
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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.
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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RICHTER/HAMMILL CINDY (1952-2013) It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Cindy, aŌer a Įerce ďaƩůe with cancer. Loving wife, mom and sister. Survived ďy her husďand dom, her daughter dracey, sister Sharon, ďrothers tayne, Zusseůů and ZicŬ͖ she was a ůoving 'randma to ͚LiƩůe :ones͛. She was predeceased ďy her ďrother Zandy. Cindy is a part of our famiůy who wiůů ďe so missed. CeůeďraƟon of Life to ďe heůd on &eďruary ϴth in urnaďy at ϲϱϬϭ eer LaŬe ve., at ϭ͗ϬϬ pm. Wůease caůů ;ϲϬϰͿϮϵϳ-ϰϱϲϱ. ny donaƟons can ďe made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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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 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. 10, $1000 plus utilities. No pets. Must have good references & steady employment. 250-295-6408 HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 Large 2 bdrm, 2 bath suite in clean quiet well-maintained complex downtown. Incl. W/D. Adults only. No pets. Available March 1. Suitable for working or retired couple. Must have good references. $850 plus utilities. 250-295-6408
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Pets SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072
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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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Princeton & District Community Services is in urgent need of ƋuaůiĮed home support worŬers. ProspecƟve home support worŬers must ďe registered with the C Care ide Community ,eaůth torŬer Zegistry. Successfuů appůicants must have access to a vehicůe, a cůear criminaů record checŬ, a d sŬin test and an apƟtude for worŬing with seniors. ppůicaƟon forms are avaiůaďůe at 47 Harold Ave. (Princeton) and resumes may ďe mailed to odž ϭϵϲϬ, Princeton C sϬy ϭtϬ or emailed to͗ mailΛpdcss.com.
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TRADE JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC FT, TJHD Mechanic for our Princeton Shop. Licensed TJHD Mech with CVIP Cert., BC DL Class 3 w/Air. Comp. wage & benefits pkg as per Union Contract. Forward resumes to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to (250)493-6427.
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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 Oak veneer dining set w/18” leaf extends to 60”, 4 upholstered chairs on castors, $50 OBO. 250-295-6428
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Legal 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
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.
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Valentine’s Day is known for many things. Youngsters associate the day with exchanging homemade valentines with their classmates, while couples look at the day as an annual opportunity to express their feelings for their partners, often over a nice dinner. But no Valentine’s Day is complete without sweets. On Valentine’s Day, healthy eating often takes a backseat to indulging in various confections, as seemingly everyone finds a way to enjoy a special treat on February 14. Those who want to experience how Parisians might indulge their sweet tooths on Valentine’s Day can try the following recipe for “Truffes au Chocolat” from Sarah Woodward’s “The Food of France” (Kyle Books).
Truffes au Chocolat
Makes 20 to 24 truffles
1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons super fine sugar 1 tablespoon Cointreau or Armagnac (optional) good quality cocoa powder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Scant 1/2 pound dark chocolate
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with at least 70 percent cocoa solids Scald the cream with the sugar by just bringing to the boil and then removing from the heat immediately. Whisk in the chocolate piece by piece until you have a smooth emulsion. Allow to cool slightly then whisk in the butter, again in pieces, followed by the alcohol if you are using it. Chill the mixture in the freezer 20 minutes.
Now stir the mixture well and, using either two teaspoons if you are dexterous or your fingers if you don’t mind getting messy, fashion the truffles into small balls. Place on parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or so. Roll well in the cocoa powder and leave in the refrigerator at least overnight before serving. PC142942
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