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The mystery of magic and illusion
Residents and visitors to the community were treated to an afternoon of magic and illusion at the Riverside Centre Theatre Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The Princeton Arts Council hosted an afternoon of magic and illusion with the talents of Ted and Marion Outerbridge at the Riverside Centre Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 23. The thrilling duo captivated their audience with the arts of acting/storytelling, dance, magic and illusion. Greta, the psychic goose, is introduced and with participation from audience members is able to thrill them with her ability to read their minds. Upon relieving herself (Greta) on stage Ted Outbridge notes that Nola, the lady in the audience who was asked to think of a letter from the alphabet, “must have been thinking of the letter P.” Jamie Halloway who said, “the show was totally amazing,” tried quite hard to not be noticed, but she was and wound up being chosen to assist with a card trick. Outerbridge had the audience giggling with his faulty attempts at guessing Jamie’s card successfully and then surprised everyone by pulling up the “four of hearts” out of the deck of cards he had drawn on paper. Glow Lemon graciously played the part of Princeton’s archivist as three things were chosen by the audience that would be in a time capsule representing Princeton.
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Ted and Marion Outerbridge captivate their audience with the arts of acting/storytelling, dance, magic and illusion during their performance at the Riverside Centre on Sunday, Feb. 23.
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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./ 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. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060
Community: 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. VISIT WITH YOUR MLA Visit MLA Jackie Tegart at the Princeton Town Hall: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Next visit: March 20 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 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: PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum 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. VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House. 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 RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.
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NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
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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!
Capturing moments of Olympic history Olympics 2010 and 2014, Princeton and Slovenia Olympics 2014 reminds us that the Slovenian womens’ cross-country ski team came to Princeton to train in preparation for the 2010 Olympics. That was a time of real excitement as we prepared to meet these Olympic athletes. The team of five women with their coach, Marko Gracer, and support crew came to Nat Brown’s ranch near Princeton where they were well hosted by Nat, friends & the China Ridge Crosscountry Ski Club. Three of those five women are part of the Slovenian 2014 Olympic team which has competed in many events. Several competed in the Women’s Cross-country sprint, showed well and Vesna Fabjan took the bronze medal for Slovenia. In the 30k cross-county mass start Barbara Jezersek completed 31st in a field of about 60. Both these ladies had been to Princeton for the 2010 training. Other medals were: bronze for Teja Gregorin in Biathlon, gold for Tina Maze in both Alpine Downhill and Giant Slolam, bronze for Zan Kosir in Giant Slolam, silver for Peter Prevc in Ski Jump and the team took bronze in Snowboard. Not to be forgotten was the amazing showing of the men’s hockey team which won two very exciting games instead of just making an appearance. Not bad for a country of just 2,000,000 that only has eight indoor and two outdoor rinks and less than 1000 men hockey players.
A sterling and defining moment of true olympic sportsmanship happened during an early men’s cross-country race. A Russian competitor’s ski delaminated during the race and as he stumbled, a coach for the Canadian cross-country ski team jumped onto the course and fitted him with a ski to enable the Russian to complete the race. This coach is Justin Wadsworth, originally from Washington State, who as a young man in his cross-county ski career, along with many others, had trained under Nat Brown. Justin did well in his ski career but truely excelled when he married Canadian Olympian, Becky Scott. An excellent cross-country skiing display in the local Sunflower Art Gallery not only shows Princeton’s history but displays the racing bibs of the Slovenian women’s team with photos and information about their time spent in Princeton. This Slovenian experience may soon become new history as the hub for this connection. Nat Brown’s ranch which was an excellent crosscountry training training centre for over 25 years for athletes from many countries, is now for sale. Many Princeton folks had the pleasure and privilege of the experience with Nat Brown and those wonderful Slovenian skiers. May your skis embrace the snow as your head reaches for the sky. ~ Courtesy of Ernie Lawrence
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.
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Candice Low (centre) along with Toshi Tsugu, (team leader) James Coleridge, Takashi Ito and Hans Pirhofer competed in the Gelata World Cup in Italy in January.
Candice Low competes in Gelato World Cup Candice Low, daughter of local teachers, Wah Fee and Shirley Low, competed in the Gelato World Cup 2014 with four other chefs. They represented Canada and competed in a two day tournament in Gisep, Italy in January. They came in seventh overall and first for countries outside of Europe. Candice was born and raised in Princeton before moving on to become a pastry chef at the Pan Pacific Hotel. She now works as a pastry chef for the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver.
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KINDERGARTEN 2014 STUDENT REGISTRATION The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
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 Steve Arstad/Black Press
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Members of the Similkameen Valley Planning Society gathered for their monthly meeting after a short hiatus on Wednesday, February 12 at Cawston Hall. Princeton Town Council recently appointed Councillor Kim Maynard to the SVPS board, however, Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage was also in attendance at the February 12 meeting. It was also the first meeting of the SVPS for recently elected Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief Keith Crow. Former Tourism Advisory Council Chair Joan McMurray brought the board up to date with respect to the regional tourism strategy. She told the board that negotiations were underway to purchase a one page ad in the Thompson-Okanagan regional tourist guide at a cost of $1,800-$1,900, as a two page ad similar to what was purchased last year was too expensive. McMurray was waiting for a response from the guide’s design team. The Similkameen’s valley-wide tourist guide is now “fully subscribed� McMurray reported. The 34 page guide still needs to be approved by the Lower Similkameen Indian Band, as Chief Crow noted that so far “no native influences� have been input into the publication. McMurray also reported that an industry day for tourism stakeholders was planned (similar to that which took place at the Princeton Golf Club last year) at the Grist Mill, date still to be announced. Shane Wright, who recently developed a Buy Local! Buy Fresh! - year round guide map to
local food, spoke to the society about purchasing ad space on his brochure. Wright hoped to add the South Okanagan and Similkameen to the maps’ boundaries, now in its second year. After some discussion with respect to the brochure’s merits, the board passed a motion to buy a $500 placement in the guide. Lisa Bloomfield, engineer with the regional district, brought the board up to date with progress of the Similkameen Watershed study. The final version of Phase one of the report is complete, but Bloomfield said there were some information gaps to be filled in, with respect to three items: 1. Water supply and demand. 2. Collected data not yet analyzed. 3. Water quality status and trend analysis. Bloomfield said $210,000 currently remained in the Watershed Study budget. Work identified is expected to take another year to complete, and a recent partnership signed with the LSIB to incorporate their data was underway. The society provided a grant of $250 to the local DARE program, while turning down a request for $2,500 from the Keremeos and District Arts Council. Regional District Area “G� Director Angelique Wood made two requests for funding from the society, first one being to run the five part Community Conversations series, with mileage costs for invited speakers being the primary cost. Her second request was for funding to pay some hard costs (mileage and equipment rental) for a short film where the filmmakers have offered to donate their time and expertise.
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Barb Gagnon, recreation coordinator for Ridgewood Lodge came before Council on Monday, Feb. 17 asking for their support for an Artists for Life Initiative. Gagnon represents a group of local artists and enthusiasts who are applying for a grant in the hope of providing an Artist in Residence and art supplies at no charge for participants of the program.
A motion made by Councillor Marilyn Harkness and seconded by Councillor Doug Pateman was carried, to provide a letter from Council in support of the Artist for Life Initiative presented by Barb Gagnon at the regular meeting of Council of Feb. 17. The initiative is to provide residents with an outlet for self-expression for those who experience emotional, cognitive and/or physical disablilites. A motion to issue a Development Permit No. DP 01-14 for the property located at 77 Billiter Ave., (Dr. Smith’s former office) was passed enabeling the owner to conduct renovations. The property is in the C-3 Zoning (mixed use permitted) and will be partially residential with office space located in the front. Mayor Frank Armitage paid tribute to former Princeton Mayor David Brown who passed away at Ridgewood Lodge last week. David Brown served as Princeton Mayor from Dec. 1971 to Oct. 1979. One of the proudest achievements during his term was the opening of the 4000 ft paved runway of the Princeton Airport on Aug. 31, 1979. Mayor Armitage reiterated a statement made by former Similkameen Spotlight editor, Laurie Currie; “Dave Brown was an example of what all Mayors and Aldermen should aspire to be.�
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Designated drivers deserve better protection Guest Editorial Black Press
A designated driver is seriously injured when her drunk passenger grabs the steering wheel, causing her to lose control and crash. Compensation for her injuries and losses is assessed at close to $800,000. ICBC denies the claim and a decision released by the court on Feb. 3 affirms ICBC’s denial. The injustice is compelling, and it made headlines. The headlines failed to identify the true source of the problem that denied this lady fair compensated — a failure in legislative drafting. ICBC liability insurance doesn’t come from a traditional insurance policy. It is a creature of legislation. When we buy liability insurance from ICBC, we are not purchasing a policy drafted by the insurance company, we are purchasing a set of protections drafted by our provincial government. Had the exact same words been contained within an insurance policy, the result might well have been different because the court follows different rules when interpreting insurance policies than they follow when interpreting legislation. Our “legislated” insurance policy contains a separate provision specifically allowing innocent victims, not in a vehicle, to recover against a passenger of the vehicle who causes a crash. Had it been a pedestrian who had been injured, he or she would have received compensation from ICBC. By creating this specific protection for nonoccupants, those who drafted the legislation excluded occupants from coverage. Had they left that provision out, both occupants and non-occupants would be covered if a passenger causes a crash. The sooner the legislation is amended, the sooner designative drivers can feel protected by the ability to claim fair compensation if injured as a result of their drunk passenger causing the vehicle to crash.
Grizzly hunt isn’t going away VICTORIA – A little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the $80 for a grizzly bear tag. Non-Canadians pay $180 for the licence rain-soaked B.C. legislature grounds earlier this month. and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether B.C. Hunting in general is making a comeback in B.C. Ministry data residents would tolerate trophy hunting of killer whales. That would show hunting licenses had declined to 85,633 in 2006, but recovered be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the onset of to reach 97,828 by 2013. B.C.’s traditional spring grizzly bear hunt. Thomson credits the work of the B.C. Wildlife Federation, It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wildlife man- which runs hunter training courses. Another program, Becoming agement regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve an Outdoor Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as a grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for family activity, he said. grabs. As with limited-entry hunts for deer and other Growing up hunting in northeastern B.C., I was animals, only about a third of those hunts are successtaught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to ful in an average year. eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou The rally was sponsored by the Coastal First and other endangered prey species that at one time Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with had B.C. biologists resorting to shooting wolves from U.S.-directed environment groups Sierra Club, helicopters. Greenpeace and ForestEthics that has become so The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marinfluential in B.C. affairs. It produced a survey showketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against ing that 88 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population. Problems in B.C. wildlife these days include the hunting, and its California experts calculate a 10-fold TOM FLETCHER increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, watching. which have been subject to intensive management The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought including relocation of animals. up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote B.C. The ministry has also begun a five-year study coast. Combined with government restrictions, more than half the of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic. whole province shut down. Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL Wildlife management is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. He’s heard deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos showed its carcass plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear watching and bear stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, hunting will continue to coexist in B.C. paws and head. Thomson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die territories to be operated by corporations as well as individuals. of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals This is a long-sought change, allowing First Nations companies and overpopulate. As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version others access to bank loans to expand the industry. sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth. Non-resident hunters are required to hire a licensed guide-outTom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. fitter. Resident hunters pay $32 for a one-year hunting licence and Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Wonders of Creation
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Topic 1: Relevance of Genesis 10:30 am Worship Service Topic 2: Interpreting the Evidence 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Date: Sunday, March 2nd Place: Living Water Community Church 38 Kenley Ave., Princeton, BC Phone: 250-295-7733
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LEARN ABOUT • Days of Genesis • Evolution’s Influence • Dino Soft Tissue • Worldviews • Massive Floods
Greg is a retired College instructor whose passion for science began in early childhood and has continued throughout his life. He began his post-secondary education in the field of microbiology and eventually shifted his studies to the physical sciences. He received a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta with a major in physics and chemistry in 1975.
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Topping up the Princeton Food Bank
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Allan Kovaltsenko, president of Princeton Crisis Assistance Society graciously accepts the top up for the Princeton Food Bank from Rob Bett, manager of Princeton Cooper’s Foods. Cooper’s Foods held their second annual fundraiser for the food bank in December. With the help of locals making a Food Bank Bag purchase, the store and community were able to raise $3,000 to top up the bank. Instead of throwing away goods with damaged packaging that can not be sold in the store, Cooper’s Foods generously donates these items as well to the food bank throughout the year.
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Last minute changes of heart amongst a number of directors threatened to derail a second reading of the regional district budget at the February 20 regular board meeting. A request for revival of a defeated change request for Climate Action funding was revived after an earlier meeting discussed the potential failure of the regional district’s present climate action program. That request elicited a second one for revival of another failed change request for additional support staff for the regional district’s ancillary agencies, at a cost of $73,000. After some discussion, and a threat by Oliver Rural Director Allan Patton to bring all previously rejected requests back to the table, the board defeated an alternative motion and gave the budget a second reading. The document has already been presented to the public for approval in the region’s various member municipalities and electoral areas.
Carriage House legislation in Area “H” moves to public hearing. A site specific bylaw that will allow carriage houses as a permitted use in Area “H” received a first and second reading and will proceed to public hearing. The bylaw will allow 12 parcels in a development at 590 East Similkameen Road to contain carriage houses. “A broader amendment will be coming at a later date,” Area “H” Director Brad Hope told the board on February 20. “We’re comfortable with this.” Certain specifics are legislated in the carriage house legislation. They must be: - subordinate in size to the principal residence on the property; - compliment but not replicate the principal residence; - respect the scale and built form of neighbouring properties; and - respect the privacy of adjacent neighbours by trying to minimize overlook and shadowing impacts.
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Sisters Barb Ryan and Noreen Ford not only cooked the Turkey Dinner for the 24th Annual Heart Fund Luncheon, they also had fun while drawing door prizes, giving attendees a good laugh. (Reach high....reach low) Approximately 60 tickets were sold for the luncheon. Many thanks go to the girls in the Legion lounge for selling the tickets and to the Legion Branch #56 for providing the hall each year for the luncheon.
Help build the community fund The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan-Similkameen has embarked on a project called the Smart & Caring Communities initiative aimed at better serving the communities throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen region. In early 2013 the Foundation hired a Regional Development Coordinator to implement this program and she has been working with communities to form local committees who will advise the Foundation on local grant applications and work to build community endowment funds. Recently, an anonymous donor gave $5,000 to establish a Lower Similkameen Community Fund which supports the communities of Cawston, Keremeos and Hedley.
The Community Foundation matched the donation dollar-fordollar for the Lower Similkameen Community Fund so the balance of that Fund is now $10,000. In that spirit, the Community Foundation is prepared to offer matching funding to any community that does not have an existing community fund, up to a maximum of $5,000. Princeton qualifies for this matching program as the town does not currently have a community fund. If you are interested in donating to a Community Fund for Princeton please fill out the form below or contact Sarah Trudeau at coordinator@ cfso.net or by calling 250-493-9311. You can also donate online at www. cfso.net/princeton-community-fund/
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A twice a year public event brings children and adults, many in their pyjama’s out to the gymnasium at John Allison Elementary School. The event is called Bedtime and Books and is a fun way of encouraging youngsters to read. On Wednesday, Feb. 19 the gymnasium of the school filled up with kids eager to choose a book to read with family and friends and then to take home for their very own. Books are supplied by the school and by the Princeton Leader’s for Literacy Program. A snack consisting of cookies, fruit and hot
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The website and smartphone app Ask.fm is a social-networking site where people can ask other users questions. It’s extremely popular with pre-teens and teens, but recently it has become well-known for facilitating cyber-bullying instead. It has been referenced in several suicide cases around the world as part of the bullying the victim experienced that led to their suicide. The biggest issue with Ask.fm is that questions can be submitted anonymously, and content is not monitored, so abuse of the service can be rampant with no repercussions to the user. Even if someone is blocked, that person can still view profiles and see other interactions, and privacy settings cannot be increased as they can on Facebook and Twitter. According to RCMP Const. Tad Milmine, the Latvia-based website also sends daily spam with messages suggesting users kill themselves and calling them ugly, among others, with no name attached. Parents are urged to monitor all social media accounts and talk to their children about their online activities in an effort to prevent cyberbullying, and remember that the terms of service of Facebook, Twitter and Ask.fm require users to be at least 13.
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Putting a stop to bullying on Pink Shirt Day… Kerry Vital / Black Press Names such as Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons are sadly well-known to many Canadians. Both teens committed suicide after years of bullying at the hands of classmates. On Feb. 26, Canadians will recognize Pink Shirt Day, a day devoted to preventing bullying and helping children and teens who are being victimized. For some people, bullying hits very close to home.
Tad Milmine, now an RCMP constable, is one of them. As a child, Milmine was bullied relentlessly by classmates and locked in the basement by his stepmother every day for 12 years. His father, an alcoholic, never tried to help him, even when Milmine’s stepmother verbally abused him.
www.similkameenspotlight.com A11 “I always held out hope that one a weekly basis. day an adult would see that I was “Pink Shirt Day gets people talking,” in the basement and perhaps Milmine says. “People are talking about ‘rescue’ or ‘save’ me,” he says. it leading up to it, and on the day itself. “No one ever came.” You’re going to talk about why you’re At 17, Milmine ran away from wearing a pink shirt that day, and youth home and cut all ties with his are reminded of the resources available father and stepmother. Still, he to them.” struggled with being extremely Pink Shirt Day was started in Nova Scotia introverted and emotional. by two teenage boys who, after seeing anWhile he had dreamed of being a other male student bullied for wearing a Tad Milmine police officer for much of his life, pink shirt, decided to gather their friends he didn’t feel confident enough and all wear pink to school. CKNW AM to act on that dream. At 33, he finally felt 980 was inspired by their action, and since able to take that step and do what he loved 2007 has raised over $650,000 for anti-bullying after encouragement from an officer he met programs in B.C. through the sale of their pink while playing baseball. shirts. You can purchase your own shirt at “I never acted on my dream because I truly London Drugs or online. This year’s campaign is believed it was just a dream,” he says. “I being presented by Coast Capital Savings, with thought that dreams weren’t meant to be Black Press as a media partner. achieved.” For more information about Pink Shirt Day, Milmine was moved by the 2011 suicide of visit www.pinkshirtday.ca. Milmine’s website Ontario teen Jamie Hubley, who killed himcan be found at www.bullyingendshere.ca. self after years of bullying for being gay and a figure skater, to start Bullying Ends Here, a website that tells Hubley’s story Join the cause and as well as his own. Milmine has buy a pink shirt at travelled all over Canada and pinkshirtday.ca the U.S. speaking to students and encouraging them to or at London Drugs contact him if they need help. In the presentations, he shares his own story and that of Hubley, and Bullying creates all kinds of pain... tells the students STOP it NOW. that he understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and that he too is gay, just like Hubley. Princeton Pharmacy He shares 3 - 136 Tapton, Avenue this information T: 250-295-7670 / F: 250-295-7650 to point out that he is no different than the people listening to him in the audience. “I never let my sexuality stand in the way of living out a dream,” Milmine says. “I never let the negativity while growing up stand in my way.” Milmine’s presentations are done on his own time and with his own money. “I always wanted to ‘help’ BULLYING HURTS people and today I am lucky EVERYONE: enough to be in that position,” says Milmine. “Youth need to CHILDREN, ADULTS, know that nobody can help SENIORS, CARE GIVERS them if they don’t speak Please practice the golden rule: up. You have to share, have to ask for help. Give us a “Do Unto Others As You Would chance to help.” Have Done Unto You”. Sixty-four per cent of Canadian children have STOP BULLYING NOW! been bullied at school at some point, according Princeton & District Community Services to the Pink Shirt Day campaign, and 40 per 47 Harold Avenue 250-295-6666 cent of Canadian employees are bullied Email: mail@pdcss.com at the workplace on Part of the
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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Town Crew for getting the downtown streets cleaned up after this recent snowfall. Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs down to the businesses who bury parking spots with their business lot snow after the Town Crew has already cleaned up.
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
Name: Shelby Maynard and Caitlynn Pateman Likes: Helping out with the Leaders for Literacy program ~ making reading fun!
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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MEDITERRANEAN FISH STEW Serves 4 12 mussels 1 large fennel bulb, with leafy tops 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3/4 cup dry white wine 11/4 cups fish stock 29 ounces canned chopped tomatoes 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 pound monkfish fillet, cut into 11/2-inch chunks 12 large, unpeeled, raw shrimp, heads removed 1 pinch of sugar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
Scrub the mussels clean and rinse them in several changes of cold water to remove grit. Pull off the beards or seaweed-like threads, and discard any mussels that are cracked or that don’t close when tapped against the countertop -- these are dead and not edible. Remove the leafy tops from the fennel bulb, chop them coarsely and set aside. Cut the bulb into quarters, remove and
CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you want to play outside of the rules this week. You normally like to follow a relatively traditional course, so this catches others off guard. AQUARIUS: You don’t always have the patience to stick with the same routine, Aquarius. That means others cannot expect you to conform to their whims if they want you as a friend. PISCES: Pisces, you may need to sacrifice some security for a chance to have a memorable experience. Do something out of the ordinary. ARIES: Aries, you want more than you can acquire this week and your desires may lead you astray. It is important to exercise self-restraint, even if you get a thrill from living on the edge. TAURUS: Taurus, make a concerted effort to improve your focus in the weeks ahead. There is much to lose if you cannot tackle the tasks at hand, particularly at the workplace. GEMINI: Gemini, it’s unlike you to slow down, so don’t be surprised when friends start looking at you curiously after you take your foot off the gas. Your free spirited nature will soon return. CANCER: Cancer, find a routine that works for you and then stick with it. There is no need to reinvent the wheel, and when actions become automatic, you can focus on other things. LEO: A need for attention could get the better of you, Leo. A little humility goes a long way and can alter others’ perceptions of you. You may end up being seen in a more positive light. VIRGO: Virgo, you can differentiate between right and wrong, but your judgement might be off this week. Rely on your intuition, but don’t make any big decisions without first thinking carefully. LIBRA: Libra, it may seem like you are being led astray by one thing after another, when all you want is to focus on one task at a time. Find a way to block out any and all distractions. SCORPIO: Scorpio, work on a creative project with a sweetheart or friend early in the week. Ideas will flow easily and your imaginations will soar together. It is a productive pairing. SAGITTARIUS: This is not your week to mix love and money, Sagittarius. In fact, keep the two as separate as possible, and exercise caution before lending anyone money. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
discard the core, then finely chop the bulb. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok. Add the fennel bulb and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for a further 1 minute. Add the wine, stock, canned tomatoes, and sugar, and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add plenty of salt and pepper.
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Add the monkfish and return to simmering. Stir in the mussels and shrimp, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the fish is cooked. Ladle the stew into deep plates or bowls. Sprinkle with the fennel tops and olive oil, and serve. PC112366
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MEL’S HOT RODS
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250 - 295 - 4018
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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
Ph: 250-295-6458
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Hope Auto Body Ltd.
• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here
966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca 11/13W_HAB28
FARM EQUIPMENT
Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com
Marg & Ed Reichert
Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
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
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WAL-KAT EQUIPMENT ~ PENTICTON ~ 250-492-6716
FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies
Farm Feed and Pet Food
Double Air Miles on all Feed purchases. (Exp. Mar. 22/14) 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Cell: 250-295-8025
Heather Dobbs
Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net
ROOFING SPECIALISTS ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting
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RAY MICHAUD
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Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com
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Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0 CAN-AM SKIDOO Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com
Marg & Ed Reichert Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
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Double Air Miles on roof packages. (Exp. Mar. 22/14) 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255
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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
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Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
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N & L SERVICES We are a community based company dedicated to serving our customers. Where others fail...WE PREVAIL! ING
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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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BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE
THE HUT
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WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS WE ALSO RECYCLE HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY LIGHT BULBS! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS
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250-295-0118 PET SUPPLIES Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.
Phone: 250-295-7381
Princeton Plaza
RENTALS/LANDSCAPING OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services Septic inStallation
Finish Carpentry • Renovations • Outdoor Projects Tile Installation • Basements and more...
Call Hart 250-295-8200 hart@greenlinecontracting.com www.GreenlineContracting.com
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Laska’s Floor Service
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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
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS
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
POST SALES
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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WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING!
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2 Licenced Mechanics
Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee
516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com
Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
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Thai Cooks & Server at BenjaThai Restaurant in Keremeos. F/T positions. 2+ yrs. exp., $13/hr DOE. Must read English. Drop off resume in person or mail to: 516 7th Ave. Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 or email to numnongkhai @hotmail.com 250-499-2561 WE have an immediate opening for a dynamic fireplace salesperson for our busy store in Vernon. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the fireplace industry, in either the retail or building sector, be comfortable in dealing with homeowners and contractors alike,and possess the drive and determination needed to excel in a fast paced environment. We offer an excellent starting salary and commission structure,as well as benefits and RRSP plan. If interested in this position please reply in confidence to Bob.anderson@hbcvernon.ca
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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.
Legal Services 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.
Home Care/Support
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. Princeton & District Community Services is in urŐent neeĚ oĨ ƋuĂůiĮeĚ Śome suƉƉort ǁorŬers͘ ProsƉecƟve Śome suƉƉort ǁorŬers must ďe reŐistereĚ ǁitŚ tŚe C CĂre iĚe Community ,eĂůtŚ torŬer ZeŐistry͘ SuccessĨuů ĂƉƉůicĂnts must ŚĂve Ăccess to Ă veŚicůe͕ Ă cůeĂr criminĂů recorĚ cŚecŬ͕ Ă d sŬin test ĂnĚ Ăn ĂƉƟtuĚe Ĩor ǁorŬinŐ ǁitŚ seniors͘ ƉƉůicĂƟon Ĩorms Ăre ĂvĂiůĂďůe Ăt 47 Harold Ave. (Princeton) and resumes may ďe mailed to odž ϭϵϲϬ͕ Princeton C sϬy ϭtϬ or emailed to͗ mailΛƉdcss.com.
Services
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(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!
Business/Office Service
SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
Proudly serving the community since 1948 • www.similkameenspotlight.com
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Phone: 250-295-3535
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Auto Financing
Misc. Wanted
Homes for Rent 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
Pets & Livestock
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
Pets BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778240-1860 or 604-897-0485 whitecrosskennel.ca
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
Painting & Decorating
Transportation
Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad
Misc. for Sale
Carpentry - Rough & Finish, Masonry - Stone & Cultured. Bathrooms - Kitchens - Decks. All home repairs & improvements. Free Estimate. 250438-3044
Rentals
Telephone Services
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
Home Repairs
Merchandise for Sale
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 visit online: www.nationalteleconnect.com
Merchandise for Sale
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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 or call 1-800566-6899 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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca
Business/Office Service PHOTOCOPY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE SPOTLIGHT: PRICES STARTING AT:
Black & White Copies:
15 ¢ each Colour Copies: 75 ¢ each
FAX/SCAN SERVICES AVAILABLE
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
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.
RV Pads RV PAD RENTAL $2500 near Mabel Lake 403-208-2074 www.Shuswapfallsrvresort.com i.mackay@shaw.ca
Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
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Transportation
Commercial/ Industrial
Auto Financing
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
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HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025
Sport Utility Vehicle
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
Cottages / Cabins
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
Cottages / Cabins
Cottages / Cabins
Monthly Rentals:
• Price includes electricity, TV, cable, housekeeping, fully furnished, equipped kitchen, and quiet. (No GST). • Room with kitchenette, TV $400 • Bedroom, fridge, TV with shared LR, DR, Kitchen, Bathroom $450 • 4 Bedroom House by Creek $1800 2/3 Bedroom House: 207 Angela Ave. $1100 + utilities . 1 bdr. Loft Apt: furnished + utilities incl. (no GST) $550. 2 bdr. Loft Apt: furnished + utilities incl. (no GST) $1000. RV Site available by the month $500 + GST
Phone Princeton Castle Resort 250-295-7988
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