NEWS Badour to serve 10 years without parole Page 3
COMMUNITY Lyn Graff retires after 33 years at Canada Post. Page 9
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Raptor 2000 crusher on the way
Heading for Kamloops via rail, the Raptor 2000 is so large it had to be shipped from Italy to the Port of Halifax for offloading on to land. Halifax, NS – Some assembly is required! Employees at the Port of Halifax unload components of Copper Mountain Mine’s new High Performance Raptor 2000 rock crusher for its $40 million secondary crusher program. One of only four in the world, the Raptor 2000 comes disassembled in a number of pieces and must be re-assembled at the copper mine site in Princeton, BC. The largest piece is the lower main frame which weighs 100 tonnes and measures 5.75m X 5.25m X 2.3m (approximately 19 feet by 17 by 7). Three other main components (the upper main frame, the bowl short head and the adjustment ring) each weigh just over 50 tonnes. The Raptor 2000 is the largest model on the market and is fit for the most demanding high tonnage applications. The Raptor 2000 is so large it had to be shipped from Italy to the Port of Halifax for offloading on to land. From Halifax the pieces will be transported by rail to arrive in Kamloops BC in mid-February where they will then be loaded onto special trucks and driven south to the mine site near Princeton. The Raptor 2000 will be assembled there and becomes operational in mid-2014. It will be used by Copper Mountain www.cumtn.com to pre-crush rock and increases the mine’s daily processing rate from around
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The Switchmen; Corry Oerlemans, Mel Berg, Rick Law, Jason Gaperetto, Rick Freeman and Dwayne Sinninger donated their time to perform for the Rotary/Crimson Tine Players Valentine Dance fundraiser.
Dance fundraiser is a sweet success Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Although attendance was low, the generosity of those who attended the Valentine Dance fundraiser for the Riverside Kitchen project was tremendous. The Valentine Dance fundraiser was a combined effort between the Crimson Tine Players and the Princeton Rotary Club to raise more funding to aid in finishing the kitchen at the Riverside Centre. Members and friends of Rotary, the Crimson Tine Players and the Princeton Arts Council baked pies and desserts, decorated and donated items for the silent auction. The Switchmen; a local band comprised of Corry Oerlemans, Mel Berg, Rick Law, Jason Gaperetto, Rick
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Freeman and Dwayne Sinninger donated their time to perform. Rick Freeman donated refreshments for the event as well. Esther Donovan, of the Crimson Tine Players said, “This is a community spirit event to support the kitchen project. Everything has been donated so all funds raised go directly to the kitchen.” “The idea for this kitchen was born of an idea to have dinner theatre here,” said Judy Short of Princeton Rotary. The idea grew from there to better facilitate rentals for weddings, graduation ceremonies, use by local clubs and organizations and the possiblity of hosting cooking programs.
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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! 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 & 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!
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809
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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Copper Mountain’s $40 million secondary processing well underway with the pieces for the Raptor 2000 crusher being loaded now at the Port of Halifax onto rail cars for the trip west. The photos show the largest piece - top - (the lower ring weighing 100 tonnes) and the upper ring - bottom photo - (the next heaviest piece) being moved and loaded onto a rail car.
PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.
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
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.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
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
SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.
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:
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.
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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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
RAPTOR - from page 1 32,000 tonnes per day in December 2013, to reach or exceed the planned nameplate 35,000 tonnes per day that was projected when the mine first opened in August 2011. Management at Copper Mountain is confident that the crusher
will improve mill throughput to nearly 40,000 tonnes per day, which would improve mine profitability and provide a better margin to ensure operation during times of lower metal prices, thereby sustaining employment and stability for the town of Princeton.
FUNDRAISER - from page 1 “The kitchen opens the Riverside Centre to a whole new world of possibilities, said Nadine McEwen - Recreation and Cultural Coordinator for the Town of Princeton. The silent auction raised $495 thanks to the people that placed their bids and to the generous donations from Tim and Del Hall, Jim Barnes, Mac’s Auto Parts, Fred Bergsma, Thomasina’s, Princeton Golf, Vermilion Forks Fitness, Princeton Centennial Pool, Lotus Medical Acupuncture and Art’s Council members and supporters. The remaining funds raised through ticket sales, refreshment sales and the end of evening pie auction, added up to about $800 resulting in approximately $1300 raised for the kitchen on Saturday evening. The next event that includes fundraising for the Riverside Kitchen Project will take place on March 1, 2014 with the return of the Princeton Rotary Mid Winter Wine Festival and Taste of Princeton Appetizers. The event will take place at the Riverside Centre at 7 p.m.
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Rotarian Judy Short and friend Lynn Johnson cut up the many pies they baked for the Rotary and Crimson Tine Players Valentine Dance fundraiser.
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Ten years without parole
From Alex Atamanenko
your Federal Member of Parliament
Joe Fries Black Press
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A murderer arrested in Penticton will need to spend at least 10 years in jail before applying for parole as a result of his conviction for killing a Princeton woman. Roger Badour, 65, pleaded guilty to a single count of second-degree murder, and was sentenced Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops to life in prison. He will not be eligible for parole for a decade. Police said Badour shot and killed Gisele Duckham at her home on Osprey Lake Road in November 2011. She had apparently taken him in while he was on parole after serving part of a seven-year sentence for sexual assault. Badour was arrested a few days later by police in Penticton following a routine traffic stop. He admitted to the murder at a bizarre court appearance in December 2012 and asked to be sent to federal prison to receive cancer treatment.
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A provincial court judge in Penticton has begun hearing evidence from the police investigation into a double-murder last year in Princeton. John Ike Koopmans, 49 at the time of this arrest on March 31, 2013, is charged with two counts of murder and a single count of attempted murder. He’s alleged on March 30, 2013, to have shot and killed Robert Keith Wharton, 44, and Rosemary Fox, 32, and injured another man at a property on Old Hedley Road in Princeton. A five-day preliminary inquiry into the matter began Tuesday at the Penticton courthouse. The judge hearing the case will decide if there’s enough evidence to send the matter to trial in B.C. Supreme Court. All evidence heard during the inquiry is protected by a routine publication ban, which is intended to prevent tainting the jury pool in case the matter does indeed proceed to trial. Crown counsel Vern Frolick called two witnesses Tuesday morning. Frolick said outside the courtroom he is unsure how many witnesses he will call in total or if the inquiry will wrap up within the five days scheduled. Koopmans, wearing glasses and a long goatee, was silent but listened intently to the witnesses and appeared to be taking notes while seated in the prisoners’ dock. He’s been in custody since his arrest. In the days that followed the shootings, RCMP said Koopmans and the shooting victims all lived in the Princeton area and were known to each other.
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Princeton: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Community Skills Centre, 206 Vermilion Keremeos: Call 250-498-5353 for appointment Roger Badour plead guilty to the second-degree murder of Gisele Duckham.
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What’s your beef?
Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
I found this sticker on the office door. I actually heard whoever it was out front putting it on there, (at about 9 p.m.) but by the time I got out the side door to the front whoever it was was gone. While I am looking at this sticker, the first thing I wondered was, why did they put this on the door instead of coming to talk to me? Better yet, if the person or persons have an issue with town council, why weren’t they talking to them? Well, a few more of the stickers appeared on the empty buildings throughout the downtown core last week. I believe the point of the placement of the stickers was to get people talking, or to send a message to council—but what the real message is, no one seems to know. “Stop Council from what?” is a common question asked when I’ve received comments in regards to the stickers. “Why are they on the empty buildings?” is the other. Also, a statement made was, “It’s probably just a stunt because it’s an election year.” So, is the individual or individuals blaming council for the empty buildings in the downtown core? I don’t know—but I wonder if the rent or lease prices, or the condition of those buildings has been taken into consideration. Town council certainly doesn’t control any of that. The town does decide however, whether you get a business license or not. With that being said, the point of sticker placement did get whomever a little notoriety, but did it get results? If you have an issue with town council why aren’t you talking to them? These people were elected by the community, to work for us and to represent us. If you are not happy with the work being done, then you need to let them know why. Make an appointment and go see them. If your goal is to become a member of council yourself in the upcoming election, you may want to consider that people prefer honesty—not stunts. People will want to know that you mean what you say and that you will work as hard as you can to serve the best interests of this community, not hide behind a sticker. Before the culprit(s) consider plastering anymore properties, they should stop and think about what it is they are doing and take the issue up with the people they have a beef with.
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VICTORIA – I made an error in a column two weeks ago about a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running. the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the Labour Relations to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts. The government’s submission includes affidavits from superinBoard. After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet tendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission list: for a full-scale strike. Cancellation of specialty programs for vulnerable youth, conThey got their wish, with authorization under essential services struction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one transfer of some students to other schools, closure of day a week after that until the end of the school year daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free or a settlement was reached. up space reallocated over the years, layoff of nonFor the record, the last illegal BCTF strike was in teaching staff, and cancellation of school participa2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that tion in the international student program. resulted in a $500,000 fine against the union. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister That was the same year BCTF lawyers won a Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against split B.C. Court of Appeal ruling allowing teachers the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing to bring political propaganda into classrooms. Two out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to TOM FLETCHER out of three judges decided this was appropriate to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it. preserve their freedom of expression. Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 The authorized three-day strike went ahead in teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike March 2012. Regular readers may recall my reports allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislaof students being indoctrinated in classrooms and in tion to impose a cooling-off period with provision for some cases sent out as union pickets, and of the strong-arming of steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed unionized government office staff here in Victoria to make them a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a twojoin a rally on the legislature lawn. year deal. This was the strike that, according to the current media and In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. teachers. By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare This notion is central to the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice Susan Griffin second-term report cards, in part so students would know if they that orders the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the world could apply for post-secondary studies. of 2001. Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court will be better recognition of the real world this time around. of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling. Imposing Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Griffin’s terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by
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Rotary Wine Festival returns Are you ready for a great night out? The Princeton Rotary Club will once again be hosting its mid-winter Winefest and Appetizer Night on Saturday, March 1. It is a fun filled social evening with wine tasting, appetizers, raffles and silent auctions. Rotary is pleased to have several Okanagan – Similkameen wineries represented this year including Seven Stones, Rustic Roots, Forbidden Fruit, Gehringer Bros, Hester Creek, Vincor and Lake Valley. Each winery will have
a variety of red, white and specialty wines for guests to sample. “This has always been a popular event and local businesses have helped make it a success,” said Rob Marshall, event coordinator. Tickets are $30 and are available at Royal Lepage or from local Rotary members. All proceeds will go toward local Rotary projects including the Riverside Kitchen project. The event runs from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Riverside Centre.
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Keremeos VFD and ambulance free the driver of a Mazda pickup involved in a collision with a semi trailer west of Keremeos on Thursday afternoon.
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Serious MVA results in temporary blockage of Hwy 3 Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com
Keremeos and District Volunteer Firefighters, BC Ambulance and Keremeos RCMP were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 3 just west of Keremeos late Thursday morning, February 13. A Mazda pickup truck pulling out of the Fas Gas outlet (Sportsmens Corner) about two kilometres west of Keremeos was struck by an eastbound travelling semi trailer around 11:15 Thursday morning. “I was heading eastbound into Keremeos, when the truck just pulled out in front of me,” said the driver of the semi trailer.
“I did everything I could to avoid hitting him,” he added. The pickup sustained major damage to the driver’s side front and rear quarters. The tractor trailer’s passenger fender and fuel tank were also badly damaged. Keremeos firefighters had to use extrication tools to free the driver of the pickup, who is believed to be from Princeton. Highway 3 was temporarily blocked as emergency crews worked to free the man. The semi trailer partially blocked the highway for about a half hour. Traffic, consisting of mostly trucks, were backed up for about 500 metres beyond the accident scene until the stricken vehicles could be cleared. Two dogs in the pickup were also rescued.
Full day kindergarten is offered in British Columbia for all kindergarten-aged children. To assist with the planning and organization of the kindergarten program in School District No. 58, it is important that parents register their child early. John Allison Elementary School
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Ian Dyck, Project Manager for Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Fortis BC outlined the timetable for installation of smart meters in the region during a meeting with regional board committee members on February 6. Dyck said work on the extensive project would begin in late May or June. There would be two sets of installation activity, one to install the meter’s communications network, and the second to install smart meters in individual households. The work will begin in Trail, and is expected to be completed in September. From there, the project will proceed to Kelowna, advancing to the South Okanagan about 12 - 14 months from now, with completion of the program in the Similkameen to take place in 2015. For those wishing to opt out of the smart meter program, an initial fee of $88 will be charged, along with an additional fee of $18 during each two month billing period. The initial fee of $88 will be reduced to $60 if the customer gives Fortis advance notice. Dyck said residents will have their meters changed out regardless of whether they wish to opt out of the smart meter program or not, as the program also involves a regulatory requirement to upgrade. The mechanism for advising Fortis of opt out in order to take advantage of the reduced initial charge of $60 would come from a response from a Fortis customer upon receipt of their notification of the upcoming meter change, which will be sent to households at least 30 days prior to the event.
Not much new on dam front Fortis’ Bob Gibney, senior manager of Community and First Nations reported “no new info” on the proposed Similkameen dam at the regional district Corporate Services Committee meeting on February 6.
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Similkameen politicians Manfred Bauer, Area “H” Director Brad Hope, Area “G” Director Angelique Wood, Princeton Councillor Kim Maynard, and Lower Similkameen Indian Band reps Tracy Lawlor and band Chief Keith Crow attended the Watersheds 2014 water conference in Duncan at the end of January.
An updated project description had been filed with the BC Environment Assessment office, with a detailed plan outlining how to proceed expected to come back to Fortis in late February. Some seasonally sensitive field work has also been undertaken with both Similkameen Indian bands. An expression of interest in use of the land has also been filed. Some tabletop studies have also taken place. “The reality is, this project is 100 per cent funded by our shareholders, there is no customer cost, so we will have an idea whether this project is a go - no go... the timeframe keeps slipping, but I’m going to suggest in 2014 we’ll have an idea if it’s going to go.” Gibney said Fortis would be contacting local municipalities to arrange formal meetings to discuss the project in the near future. Later in board discussions, it was noted by Director Michael Brydon (Westbench) that the board had not yet taken the time to seriously debate the issue of a dam on the Upper Similkameen. It was noted, however, that it was a concern of the joint committee at a recent meeting.
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On February 10, Hedley’s Senior Centre was crowded with community leaders and advocates from Princeton to Osoyoos and Kamloops. They had come to hear Julie Fowler, executive director of the highly successful ArtsWells Festival. It was the first in a series of “Community Conversations” organized by Angelique Wood, RDOS Director of Area G, and Kim English, a director of the Hedley Heritage Museum Association. Purpose of the workshop, according to Wood was to “improve existing festivals and also to encourage networking among participants ” She said “this type of meeting will enable us to form lasting bonds and grow our communities.” English said she hoped people would hear something of value they could take back to their own community and apply there. Fowler, who has been in Wells 10 years, told the group her passion is to support artists of all kinds. “I want to bring them together,” she said, “and I want to bring their art to the world.” The Wells festival began small. “In the beginning we gave away a lot of tickets so people would come. And if an artist showed an interest we begged them to come. There was little money to pay them, but we did feed them.” She advised her audience to use existing facilities and look for funding through corporate sponsorships and government grant programs, in addition to selling tickets. “Publicity is important,” asserted Fowler. ArtsWells has found the
CBC to be helpful. Fowler said last year the festival sold out and had about 2000 guests. They require approximately 220 volunteers, most of whom come from outside Wells. Many of the artists and guests stay in tents during the 4 day festival. It is still “quite grass roots.” Currently the Wells festival features over 100 musical performances on 12 stages. It offers more than 20 different workshops teaching everything from Ukrainian dance to lyric writing, clowning and more. Activities for children include a crafting station, a children’s stage and workshops geared towards children. There are also screenings of independent films and local theatre productions. A one minute play festival is always popular. Added to this is a host of intergenre literary performances and workshops, including story telling/writing, poetry and the unexpected. Following Julie Fowler’s presentation two members of the Princeton community participated in a 4 person panel discussion. They were Rika Ruebsaat of the Princeton Traditional Music Festival and Robin Lowe-Irwin representing the Upper Similkameen Spirit Festival. They each discussed their events and successes and challenges they had experienced. At the end of the workshop there was palpable excitement and enthusiasm as attendees exchanged
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Left to right: Sharon Gaythorpe, Vicki Ball, Lyn Graff, Dale Sunderland and Loretta McDiarmid. Thursday, Feb 13 is Lyn Graff’s final day with Canada Post and the Princeton Post Office. Her retirement begins after 33 years of service.
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A 33 year career with Canada Post ended on Thursday, Feb. 13 as local Lyn Graff finished her day and officially began her retirement. “I’m feeling happy, nervous and excited,” said Graff. She adds, “It is with regret that I am leaving—the people of Princeton have been so good to me, but I am excited to be able to spend time with my children and my grandchildren.” From 1991 to 1996, Graff worked in Merritt so her sons could play hockey as there were no teams in Princeton at that time. The other 28 years of her career were spent at the Princeton Post Office, 15 of those years she served as lead - hand. Graff says that working in the post office has been fun. “We know everybody here,” she said, Lisa Carleton/Spotlight “in a big city post office you just don’t.” (Right) Darren Smith, area superintendent for Graff said that they were able to deliver let- Canada Post presents Lyn Graff (left) with a plaque ters addressed with not so traditional addresses, on her final day of service. for instance, like one to the house Princeton.” She very much apprecidown the street with the red roof— ates the respect she was given and is and because they knew everyone they going to miss seeing everyone. actually could and did make such Although she is feeling a little deliveries. sad about leaving, Graff is super One interesting memory that really excited about being able to head stands out for Graff is the one day she out to see her family. got the “living jeepers scared out of To start off her retirement, Lyn It is with her.” On this day, while she was in the and her husband Ron are off to back working, she opened the letter regret that I Edmonton next week to be there drop and instead of just picking out am leaving, for the birth of their newest grandthe letters she was met by a live crow. child. The crow was injured and someone, the people of In April, the couple are vacafor some reason, had picked it up and Princeton have tioning in Reno and then off to put it into the letter box. Graff chuckbeen so good Alaska in August. les as she reminisces. Our best wishes to you Lyn, “It’s been good,” she said, “the to me. thank you for your years of serpublic has been my reward and I just - Lyn Graff vice. Congratulations and Happy can’t say enough about the people of Retirement!
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An afternoon of illusion awaits you Outerbridge—Pure Illusions arrives to perform in Princeton on Feb. 23, during a Western Tour of the U.S. and Canada. Illusions and an experience of wonder await you with an evening of magic, theatre, music and dance brought to you by Ted and Marion Outerbridge. Ted Outerbridge has been named the Stage Magician of the Year and is a recipient of the Tom Auburn Award for magical excellence. In 2010, he and Marion were awarded the B.C. Touring Council’s Touring Artist of the Year
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11th Annual Betty Preston Memorial Crib Tourney
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The annual Betty Preston Memorial Crib Tournament was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 Princeton on Sunday, Feb. 16. 40 teams with players from Penticton, Okanagan Falls, Keremeos and Princeton played for the top spots from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Taking home first prize this year are Brian Hunter and Hugh Young. Tied for second and third place are: Dinny Mullin /Jim Norman and Ed and Stan White. Presenting prizes to the winners is Legion sports director, Wayne Cummings.
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Twenty-two teams occupied the Princeton Curling Rink during the Men’s Open Bonspiel on Feb. 7 to 9. Thirteen of those teams came in from throughout the Okanagan Valley and Vancouver and areas. Top: ‘A’ Event winners are: Tom McLaren, Bruno St. Martin, Cy Gladish and Kim Dixon Below: ‘B’ Event winners are: Greg Palmar, Larry Mackenzie, Ian and Jim Elko ‘C’ Event went to the B. Arksey Rink from Abbotsford and the runners up are the D. Aubrey Rink from Osooyos.
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Spotlight on Smiles
Thumbs Up/Down THUMBS UP! Vivian extends a huge thumbs up to the two young men (she believes they were high school students) who stopped to dig her car out of her driveway. She had been stuck for a halfhour. These two young men were driving past, saw Vivian in her predicament, turned around and went back to help. They also stayed to pack down her driveway after they got her out! Way to go guys, Vivian says, “Thank you, so much!�
Names: Ken and Sharon Blower, local Rotarians. This happy couple enjoyed the great band and Community Kitchen fundraiser dance at the Riverside Centre.
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
Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon
190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Baptist Church of Princeton
Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
250-295-7752
Living Water
Community Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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TAXICAB YELLOW TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH BASIL PESTO Serves 6 8 pounds yellow heirloom tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 to 2 cups prepared vegetable stock, as needed
tomatoes in a bowl and toss with the olive oil and salt. Arrange the tomatoes, cut side down, in a single layer on rimmed sheet pans. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until the skins are just browning and the juices are bubbling. Remove from the oven, cool and lift off the skins. In batches, add the tomatoes with their juice to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the blended tomatoes through a
Pesto 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Pinch of sea salt 2 teaspoons cold water Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Preheat oven to 425 F. Gently squeeze the halved tomatoes in your hand to remove excess seeds. Place the
CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you have been doing a lot of waiting around, but now your patience is bound to pay off. You just need to wait a little while longer to bear the fruits of your labours. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, a big adventure is on the horizon. The trouble is, you do not know what to expect and what to bring along for the ride. Things will come into focus soon. PISCES: You need to take a rest, Pisces. Otherwise, you will burn out very quickly. Friends are urging you to slow down this week. ARIES: Aries, there is more to you than meets the eye. You enjoy letting others get small glimpses of your true self, but this week they will get a lot of information all at once. TAURUS: Feeling restless, Taurus? Spend some time with a hobby that you enjoy, whether that is cooking in the kitchen or building something out in the garage. GEMINI: Others may have trouble reading you this week, Gemini. That’s because you are putting forth a few different faces. It is better for all involved if you remain consistent. CANCER: Cancer, now is the time to introduce your family to a special friend of yours. This person will be received graciously, so there is no need to fret about the meeting. LEO: Leo, when you want to get something done, it is probably best if you do it yourself this week. This way you can bring your own unique approach to the task at hand. VIRGO: Cash seems to be flowing out of your pockets this week, Virgo. You may want to sit down and make some adjustments to your spending habits so you can get your finances in order. LIBRA: Libra, your patience is wearing thin, but you need to keep your cool or you could end up in a sticky situation at work. Ride things out until the weekend arrives. SCORPIO: It isn’t in your makeup to be meek, Scorpio. If something needs to be discussed, speak up and let others know your perspective on the situation. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, a lucky streak has you excited to test your good fortune. Ride this wave, but do not go through all of your money in one fell swoop. That can spell trouble. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
strainer into a clean pot. Use the back of a wooden spoon to push the liquid through the strainer and discard any remaining skins. The roasted tomatoes give off so much juice that the puree should not be too thick. If it is, add the stock 1/2 cup at a time to achieve the desired consistency. To make the pesto, process the basil in a food processor while drizzling in the olive oil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Taste and add a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Reheat the soup slowly over medium-low heat. Serve in a boldly colored soup bowl with a dollop of the pesto. This soup can be eaten at room temperature, chilled or warmed. Note: Some tomatoes are juicier than others. You may need to drain the tomato juice into a bowl during the roasting process. PC132894
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Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS
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all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses
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Hope Auto Body Ltd.
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966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca 11/13W_HAB28
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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.
Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge
$15.00 PER WEEK
www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com
FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies
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Heather Dobbs
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
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PET FOOD SUPPLIES FLETCHER Building Supplies
222 Burton Ave., Princeton
250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
Licensed Property Manager
ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service
See us for all your Dog & Cat needs!
222 Burton Ave., Princeton
Cell: 250-295-8025
Reichert Sales & Service Ltd
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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 MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
Finish Carpentry • Renovations • Outdoor Projects Tile Installation • Basements and more...
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Call Hart 250-295-8200 hart@greenlinecontracting.com www.GreenlineContracting.com 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
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RETIRED GUY
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Princeton Plaza
RENTALS/LANDSCAPING OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services Septic inStallation
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Laska’s Floor Service
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General Home Repairs & Renovations
Macey MacDonald
Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks
250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
$15.00 PER WEEK
Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies
Gord McEwen www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: gord@westcoasttruckparts.com
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le y t S Old Posts
Brian Coyne Owner
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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
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516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com
Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
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Fran passed away on February 11, 2014. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years Neil, daughter Lisa (Randy), son Sean (Heather), grandchildren Ryan and Thomas, brothers Chris (Margaret), Jon, and sister Louise. Fran was a person of immense caring and empathy. She looked to help others, especially the vulnerable, whether they had two legs or four. She always had a smile and a positive comment to cheer someone up. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 1 00 pm at Spring¿eld Funeral Home, 2020 Spring¿eld Road, .elowna, %C. ,n lieu of Àowers, memorial donations may be made to .elowna S3CA, 5 Casorso Road, .elowna, %C 91: 4M . Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.spring¿eldfuneralhome. com, 250- 0- 0 .
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February 18, 1920 - February 10, 2014 Margaret was born at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC to Robert and Margaret Gillespie of Crescent Beach, BC and grew up there and Whonnock, BC. In 1941, she married Lloyd Hodge and moved to Kelowna for 2 years. Returning to Vancouver in 1943, they had 2 sons, Lloyd of Cranbrook and James of Princeton. They had a long and happy life together until Dad died in March 2002 after 26 years of retirement in Kaleden. No Service by request.
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A&M ORCHARDS LTD requires 25 - 30 F/T Seasonal Workers for the Season starting in early April 2014. Workers will have 40 to 60 hours a week of work at $10.33 per hour. Duties include; Pruning, Thinning, General Farm work and picking fruit when ready. The farms are located in Keremeos, and the fruit that will be picked is as follows: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, and Prunes. Piece rate will be paid at the prevailing Min. wage per BC Employment Standards. To apply Ph: 250-499-6253 or Fax: 250499-5062
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SUTCO requires a dispatcher for flat deck division, position is based in Salmon Arm BC. Working knowledge of highway logistics is a must. Experience with Qualcomm and Tailwinds Programs would be definite asset. Sutco is an equal opportunity employer and offers employees great pay, extended health benefits, and a pension plan. Submit resumes on line www.sutco.ca / fax to 250 357 2009 or email brandon@sutco.ca
RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
Home Care/Support
Home Care/Support
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DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect home phone service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call National Teleconnect today! 1866-443-4408. or online: www.nationalteleconnect.com
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.
Merchandise for Sale Friendly Frank heavy duty 4 drawer file cabinet, $99. Call 250-295-7990
Misc. for Sale
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Curve Communications 1-855-615-4208
Financial Services DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.
FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL 1/4�, 3/8� Plate. Var sizes & widths available. 7 truck loads of Plate still available. Call for lists of loads. 400,000 lbs 1/2� X 4’ wide, Coils Mild Steel 4½� ODx.337 wall & 7� ODx.317 wall x 44’ Pipe. Sea Container - 20’ $1,999 & 40’ $2,199. Call or email for further information or prices. TARGET STEEL & SEA CONTAINER SALES targetterry5@gmail.com 604-792-3434 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Library cabinet for filing cards, many oak drawers and could be used for crafts and art supplies, $300. Mystic stamp albums and world wide stamps, $150. Large and heavy 8� blacksmith vise, $95. Call 250295-7827 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Commercial/ Industrial
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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 2 bdrm basement, F/S, $475 plus utilities. No pets. Call 250-295-3248 2 bdrm house, recently renovated, gas furnace, F/S, basement and upstairs storage, $700/month. Available Mar. 1. Phone 250-295-3404 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
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
1.800.910.6402
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
LIKE NEW home on acreage, main floor suite, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, laundry, dishwasher, all appliances & utilities included $875/month. 250-295-3966
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Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad
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SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
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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ESSENTIAL MASSAGE Pampering By Pamella Famous Kick Butt Massage Lymph drainage Hot stone massage By appt. Only 250-295-7980 •Rest •Relax •Rejuvenate KwikFit4u.com Distributor for whole body vibrational machines
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095
Cottages / Cabins
Cottages / Cabins
Cottages / Cabins
Monthly Rentals:
• 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
Black & White Copies:
15 ¢ each Colour Copies: 75 ¢ each
FAX/SCAN SERVICES AVAILABLE
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RV Site available by the month 2/3 Bedroom House: 207 Angela Ave.
$500 $1100 + utilities
Phone Princeton Castle Resort 250-295-7988
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Applicable on all available colours of the Sico Cashmere Interior Latex Paint 911 Series and Sico InteriorLatex Paint Chamois 912 Series. 3.78 L size. Offer valid on regular prices, from February 17 to March 12, 2014, or until stock runs out (whichever comes first).Sico, Cashmere and Chamois are registered trademarks of the PPG Group of Companies. © 2013 PPG Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Open Sundays 9 - 4 222 Burton Avenue
250-295-6938
email: princeton@timbrmart.ca
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