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Cooper’s Foods provides Easter Sunday fun Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Approximately 250 people attended The Great Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Cooper’s Foods Princeton on Sunday, April 20. The hunt for eggs began at 11 a.m. and went quickly with kids running through three sections of Memorial Park scooping up goodies as fast as they could. The hunt began by the sounding out of a steam engine whistle provided by local Bob Stothert. While the kids were hunting goodies, Cooper’s Easter Bunnies; Corinn Beverage and Colleen Stothert passed out cookies and goodies to the adults. Emily Sheppard came to the hunt with her grandchildren. “It’s a beautiful day, the kids are having fun and the food is great,” she said. Cooper’s staff members Stacey Van Skiver, Rod Bronswyk, Nicole Flemming, Maureen Frances and assistant manager Jon Stammers, along with the Easter Bunnies and a few volunteers served 250 burgers and five dozen hot dogs to attendees for lunch as well as Easter doughnuts for dessert. As Cooper’s was collecting donations to assist Princeton Rotary with the kitchen project, Rotarian Judy Short along with her friend Lynn Johnson donned their bunny ears and gave the Cooper’s crew a hand. Volunteer Scott Michaud had “a lot of fun helping set up the event.” It’s my first time volunteering and it was great,” he said. Michaud was joined by volunteers, Bradley Bronswyk, Jason Yates and Kyle Vesper who had a great time as well. “It was so awesome,” said little Lilly Pratico’s parents, Rick and Eva, “Not one child was left out and they all had so much fun.” Cooper’s staff are already planning for next year.
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Cooper’s Foods Princeton was held at Memorial Park on Sunday, April 20. Three age-appropriate sections were set up for all the children to go hunting. (4 and under, ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12) Approximately 250 people attended the event. For more photos visit the Spotlight page on Facebook.
Horse racing takes hiatus for 2014 Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The Princeton Racing Days Association has decided after much consideration to suspend horse racing for 2014. However, the association is geared up to present two days of fun-filled events. Due to successive funding cuts to Interior Horse Racing and other province-wide issues, the association has decided to take this year to work on the stumbling blocks they face in hopes of hosting a successful event in 2015. Prior to 2010, Interior Racing was allotted $150,000 to split between the tracks. Funds were then distributed through a racing committee. A management committee took over and the cuts began.
In 2011, Princeton was allotted $25,000. In 2012 - $20,000. For 2013, the allotted amount was $13,500. For this year, Interior Racing has been allotted $11,000 per day per track with races planned for Vernon, Princeton and Osooyos. In Princeton alone, the association spent $50,000 to host its one day of racing last year. “In my opinion, horse racing in the whole province is in serious jeopardy,” said Karrie Crucil, president of the Princeton association and of the Interior. Wildflower Mix sun/sh Crucil explained that there is a lack of horses province(should wide. “For instance,” she said, “Hastings Park usedterfly to have 700 to 800 horses in their barns and this year have $12.59 only just over 200.”
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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. 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.
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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.
GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Everyone is welcome!
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. 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.
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 250295-6150. 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: Princeton Fish and Game Association, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250. 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. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.
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
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 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.
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.
ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM.
LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083
PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037
PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060
PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
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
ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
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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 Tues., Wed, and Thursday 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.
HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar. If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@similkameenspotlight.com
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Hospital Auxiliary president Laila Bird, treasurer Virginia Brock, 2nd vice Penny Davidson and secretary Margaret Trehearne are pictured here with Pauline, a resident of Ridgewood Lodge using the brand new BRODA® Chair.
Auxiliary fulfills Ridgewood request Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The latest request from Ridgewood Lodge was fulfilled with a presentation by the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary last week. The lodge requested the purchase of a BRODA® Chair in order to provide residents in their care with more comfort and freedom with mobility. The BRODA® Chair uses a patented “Comfort Tension Seating® system, which reduces the heat and moisture build-up that leads to skin breakdown.” The chair makes providing care for patients
easier as it is equipped with tilt and recline abilities as well as being outfitted with fall prevention arms. It is durable, maneuvers easily and can be used in numerous types of care including: long term, acute, transitional, bariatric and hospice. “The best thing about the chair is it gives residents an opportunity to be mobile if they can’t,” said president of the auxiliary, Laila Bird. “A lot of residents are bedridden and this way they can come out of their rooms.” The chair comes with a price tag of almost $4,000, but is well worth it, for what it provides. “The staff here love it too,” said treasurer, Virginia Brock.
Valley experiences guide revealed Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com
The second industry day for the Similkameen Valley Tourism Advisory Council took place at the Grist Mill on April 16. The event was also the stage for the unveiling of the 2014 Similkameen Valley Travel Experiences Guide, geared this year to act as a companion piece to the tourism council’s official website. Industry Day at the Grist Mill also featured an afternoon of workshops designed to assist Similkameen business owners with their tourism marketing. Approximately 40 stakeholders took part in the afternoon sessions. SVPS Chair Manfred Bauer expressed thanks to all those contributing to this year’s effort, which he said marked a milestone in the Similkameen’s regional tourism strategy. Thematic amongst those speaking during the tourist guide unveiling was the achievements accomplished by working collaboratively. “The valley is blossoming because people are working together,” said Similkameen Valley Wine Association chair George Hanson. “People working together is a really important thing. We can’t do a lot of stuff by ourselves,” he said. “Let’s keep doing it together.” TOTA Community Development Specialist Simone Carlysle-Smith said Similkameen businesses now had a complete suite of tools to promote their tourism brand. The experience guide complements a refined and updated website, along with regional and community pad maps and a social media campaign. Smith also noted the benefits of “leveraged funding.”
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Regional DIstrict Okanagan Similkameen Directors Brad Hope, (Princeton rural) George Bush (Cawston) and Mark Pendergraft (Osoyoos rural, board chair) socialize at the second Similkameen Valley Tourism Advisory Council’s industry day.
Core funding for the TAC tourism initiative came from Destination BC community tourism programs. Additional leveraging was obtained through an agreement with Black Press (owners of the Review and the Similkameen Spotlight) to produce the travel experiences guide. She described future funding through this program as “a challenge” due to a core review of provincial programs. “We should know by June,” she said regarding funding for 2015. The official unveiling of the travel experiences guide took place in front of approximately 50 stakeholders and local and regional politicians. “Our stakeholders have benefitted from working with SVPS, TOTA, local governments, First Nations, Black Press, Destination BC, and residents throughout the valley. We’re now more ready than ever to promote our wonderful tourism destinations,” said SVPS - TAC Chair Joan McMurray.
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An initiative brought forth by the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce to the Town of Princeton has resulted in a weekly Business Walk. The walk is an opportunity for chamber president, Brenda Crawford, town CAO Rick Zerr and Mayor Frank Armitage to speak with local business owner/operators face to face. On Tuesday afternoons this trio will be out and about in the retail sector looking to discuss business highlights, concerns and suggestions. Left: Dr. Robert Peacock announces his retirement effective July 31, 2014 during the regular meeting of the Board of Education School District No. 58. (NicolaSimilkameen)
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A string of presentations were given at the regular meeting of the Board of Education School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in the Princeton Board Room on April 16, 2014. To begin, district trustees viewed a thank you slide presentation from the students of Princeton Secondary School thanking them for the funding that provided items including; new furniture for the library, replacement of out-dated equipment and funding for the fine arts program. Teacher, Kirk McConnell received approval (subject to policy compliances) from the board to organize a student trip to Europe during Spring Break 2015. McConnell commented on the fact that he and his wife had two previous experiences with student trips and they, “Were well worth it,” he said. Assistant superintendent Stephen McNiven presented the board with the Strategic Planning Update (Community Voice on Education) stating, “We have struck a productive advisory committee, collected information online, with surveys and face to face. We are prioritizing under the headers of learning, community wellness and organizational excellence.” Jason McAllister introduced the board to My Education B.C.—a student information system that will exceed the uses of the current system used. My Education B.C. will include far better student data collection, web space for schools/ teachers and students and will include student and parent portals with parents and teachers able
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Right: Stephen McNiven, currently serving as assistant superintendent, is appointed as the Superintendent of Schools for the district effective August 1, 2014.
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to email one another. The system should be fully in use by September 2015. Dierra Maynard, local Literacy Coordinator gave the board an update on the Literacy Program. Maynard shared highlights on Celebrity Reading Day and Bedtime and Books, both very successful events held at John Allison Elementary School. She let the board know of the Literacy partnerships within the community, such as volunteer reading, one to one tutoring in the schools and at the Library - basic computer training. Maynard was pleased to announce as well that the second Annual Literacy Race would take place on Thursday May, 8. Last year 50 volunteers assisted with the race, including providing students of Vermilion Forks with literary challenges. Organizations including Rotary, the Arts Council, Vermilion Forks Pac and the high school assisted as well as gave generously. “Local agencies went above and beyond with support,” said Maynard. Under staffing reports, Dr. Robert Peacock got up from his chair, walked to his wife Debbie’s side and made the following announcement, “I love my work” he said, “after 39 years, I am announcing my retirement effective July 31, 2014.” Dr. Peacock said that it was with a sad heart he was preparing to say good-bye, but that he was happy—and adding with a chuckle, “I can say I did it all with a pony-tail.” Board chair, Gordon Comeau spoke with high regard for Dr. Peacock, stating that the board was honoured to have worked with him. “Your judgement, wisdom and accessibility have helped
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You’re gonna miss it when..... Guest Editorial Black Press
I have a new theme song to plug to Canadians about our country’s national broadcast company. It goes something like this, whistled along to that tune Cups (from the film Pitch Perfect): “You’re gonna miss it when it’s gone.” You’re gonna miss the muckraking of Marketplace; the barbed tongue and bald head of Kevin O’Leary (OK, maybe not HIM too much); Adam Beach’s earnest looks on Arctic Air; ranter Rick Mercer; and the calm, cool and collected interviewer George Stroumboulopoulos... You’re gonna miss the weekday broadcasts of Hockey Night on basic cable, unless you get Sportsnet 360 or some other Rogers configuration. And then there are the 657 people who will miss their jobs, ranging from radio and TV broadcasters, technicians, web editors, and the residuals resulting from the fact the CBC/Radio Canada is crumbling due to a reported $130 million shortfall. There could be more on the chopping block. As comedian Ron James, the host of his own CBC comedy show the past five seasons, said recently, the future for everyone looks unclear as “you can’t run a network on peanuts...” It’s already been announced that the public broadcaster will no longer compete for the rights to air professional sports and has cancelled planned expansions into new regions. The network is cutting $13.3 million from its news budget, resulting in 115 job losses. Canadian artists will lose out as CBC Radio will also reduce its live music performances and local musical performance shows. I know some of you will be glad to wipe your hands of that left-leaning crown corporation, which considering who our government is right now, is a bit of a contradiction in terms. And, of course, it’s one of the main reasons the CBC keeps losing money. However, it’s really a bad day when our nation is in jeopardy of losing homegrown media sources, content and those famous CBC personalities. I’m concerned about our assets heading south of the border, or being inundated with more American content on my local stations. If you’d rather become the 51st state and be subjected to more Donald Trump, Ann Coulter, and Bill O’Reilly, be my guest. I’d rather have my sour Grapes, or wily O’Leary, thank you. It’s not easy to dig up the dirt on some of the atrocities being committed around the world, just ask Linden MacIntyre, Mark Kelley, Gillian Findlay and Bob McKeown of CBC’s the Fifth Estate, but without them, the bad guys win, and we law-abiding Canadians lose. I know cuts to all these programs haven’t happened yet, and that I may be fear-mongering a little, but I say to all Canadians, save the CBC, ‘cause you’re gonna miss it when it’s gone. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.
Inconvenient truths for Earth Day VICTORIA – Earth Day 2014 will likely go down in B.C. his- collects on pavement and is flushed to sea when it rains. tory as less exciting than last year’s event. • Earth Day is now preceded by Earth Hour, during which we That was the day when, in the heat of the election campaign, are encouraged to turn out our lights to join a world-wide gesture NDP leader Adrian Dix announced in Kamloops that he doesn’t of conservation. Many people use the occasion for a candlelight support the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline to its dinner. Burnaby terminal, because Vancouver shouldn’t become a “major Given that B.C.’s power is nearly all from renewable hydroelecoil port.” tric sources, and that the paraffin used to make candles is derived As of this Earth Day, it has been an oil port for exactly a cen- from petroleum or coal, this feel-good ritual produces an increase tury, since Imperial Oil began work on B.C.’s first in greenhouse gas emissions. refinery in 1914, in what is now Port Moody. There David Suzuki is now promoting the idea of Earth were no pipelines then, so crude was moved by rail Month, an expansion of the symbolic effort designed or tanker. to “raise awareness.” This is a popular notion in For 60 years, Trans Mountain has supplied the the climate change industry, which to date consists Chevron refinery in Burnaby that is southern B.C.’s mostly of government officials and activists flying last source of fuel. Some of the Alberta crude is around the world to conferences in exotic locations piped south to be refined into fuels and some of to sign agreements that lead to, well, not much so far. that product is barged back up to B.C. to keep our • Unlike Earth Hour, B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels traffic moving. actually appears to be helping to reduce emissions. TOM FLETCHER Today the proposal to expand and upgrade An update to provincial data is due this year, but that pipeline, and to build new oil and natural gas what we have shows a 5.7 per cent decrease in carbon pipelines across the north, dominate B.C.’s political dioxide and other greenhouse gases between 2007 scene. and 2011. In keeping with the educational aspect of Earth Day, here are Environment ministers have conceded that some of this is due some things you may not know about energy and the environ- to the recession that struck in 2008-2009. But since the economy ment. has recovered and begun to grow again, emissions have continued • A recent National Geographic report summarizes the main to decline. sources of oil in the oceans around North America. Media cover• There are simple things anyone can do, without gimmicks or age focuses on tanker and pipeline spills, but they only account for government programs. One would be to stop protesting increased eight per cent of the total. housing density in your community. Fully 60 per cent of the oil load in North American waters is By far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in B.C., from natural seeps, where oil leaks from seafloor rock. One of the not to mention old-fashioned pollution, is transportation. By livworld’s largest is off Santa Barbara, California, where 20 to 25 ing closer to where we work, shop and play, we can exercise our tons flows out each day. It’s mostly consumed by oil-eating bacte- legs instead of just our gas pedal foot to get around. ria that have adapted and proliferated. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black The next biggest source is leakage from cars and trucks, which Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources. The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on November 30 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10 per cent over the next 50 years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable. The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers
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and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10 per cent of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline were affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load. Some say that, with GPSbased navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. David Black - Black Press As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near human inattention, not by a lack of the devastation caused by bitumen. knowledge about position. All ships Part II of this article, running in the carried systems to indicate their location next issue, will discuss the enormous before GPS came along. The Exxon value-add benefits and environmental Valdez crew could have glanced at their advantages of a modern green refininstruments to determine their location ery. The pipeline from Alberta and the but they didn’t, neither did the crew on tanker fleet to export the refined fuels the Queen of the North. Marine disasters will also be considered. regularly occur and a quick search of the Let me declare my biases. I am for creinternet shows human error is most often ating thousands of good permanent jobs the problem. Undoubtedly there will be in BC. I am for creating billions of new many more marine accidents in future. tax dollars for government coffers. I am Our grandchildren will not thank us if for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas we willingly risk the destruction of the emissions. I am for building an oil pipeBC coast on our watch. line that will never leak. I am for building Fortunately there is a solution that a modern tanker fleet that carries only is beneficial for all concerned: all we refined fuels that float and evaporate if have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. spilled. I am against shipping bitumen The refinery will convert the bitumen to in tankers. gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float If you agree that we should not put and evaporate if they are spilled. Often bitumen in tankers please contact your little or no spill remediation is required. local MP and say so. The Canadian govThese refined fuels simply do not cause ernment makes a decision on this next the habitat destruction of conventional month.
She also noted that the governments change to the Foreign Workers Policy has affected the number of jockeys available. “This is not just an Interior issue,” said Crucil, “It’s an industry-wide issue.” Another issue the Interior faces is the lack of a tote company. (The company that operates the pari-mutuel betting machines.) “The Interior tracks don’t make as much as the larger tracks do,” said Crucil, “it actually costs them to operate, but we are hoping to change their minds.” For now, the Princeton Racing Days Association is working on hosting a great weekend still. They are planning some unsanctioned races, ton’s of fun for the kids and a Saturday night dance party featuring Dale Seaman and Highway 97. Princeton Racing Days will also host the Little Britches Rodeo June 28 and 29. Racing Days weekend will still happen in 2014, it will just be minus the thoroughbred racing.
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guide this board well. “We hired him twice, said Comeau, “we realized we were gold.” Dr. Peacock served the district for two terms as superintendent, beginning in 1998 to 2005 and again from 2009 to the present. He has been a strong advocate for Aboriginal Education and his commitment to tam work with the board, community, and the Aboriginal communities was instrumental in the completion of the Aboriginal House of Honour at Merritt Secondary School and the signing of the current Local Education Agreements. Stephen McNiven, currently the assistant superintendent has been appointed as Superintendent of Schools effective August 1, 2014.
Comeau congratulated McNiven stating, “The board has every degree of confidence you will fill this position.” McNiven is a graduate of this district who began his teaching career in Richmond. He returned, teaching at Nicola-Canford Elementary, and has served as principal of John Allison Elementary, Nicola-Canford Elementary and Coquihalla Middle Schools. The board feels that McNiven has worked hard to build relationships with students, staff and community agencies. “I thank the trustees for all their confidence,” said McNiven. He then turned to Dr. Peacock and said, “Bob, you are a fantastic mentor and I thank you for that.”
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Children’s book author, Julie White visited libraries throughout the Similkameen and Okanagan as part of the ‘Okanagan Reads for Kids’ program held earlier this year. Julie White is from Armstrong, B.C. She has written four books (a series) — The Secret Pony, High Fences, Riding Through Fire and Under the Wire. White is a Pony Club Examiner riding instructor and a course designer. She and her husband
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live on their horse farm in Armstrong where they raise thoroughbreds for racing and jumping. On February 14, Vermilion Forks Elementary grade four students, along with home-school students, enjoyed a reading by Julie White. “The kids enjoyed her very much, said local community librarian, Sharon Dennis, “She was great.” Throughout the libraries she visited, White held a draw for an autographed set of her books. On Wednesday, April, 16, librarian Sharon Dennis presented grade four teacher Raelene Campana with a set of White’s books for the Vermilion Forks Elementary School library.
Twenty-three year old film school student, gaming designer and political activist, Joseph Boutilier, is on a mission, not simply for himself, but for entire country —if not the world. His mission is to promote unity for climate change, first nations treaty breaches and what he terms ‘the muzzling‘ of publicly-funded scientists. So, Boutilier has embarked on a journey from Victoria to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. His unusual mode of transportation - a unicycle. Beginning at Mile 0 at James Bay, Victoria, BC on April 5, this young environmental activist began his gruelling 5 month, 5,000 km journey east to Parliament Hill in Ottawa where he plans to make a change - single-handedly and singlewheeled. What got Boutilier invested in such a feat? He had this to say. “I used to be involved in community work, non-profit work and for the last three years I was working a desk job and it was a good job, good people, smart folks and good pay and all that, but I was sort of out of the loop in terms of community engagement,” says Boutilier of his daily grind. “I just wasn’t able to participate in the same way as I used to and I just felt out of the loop.” Feeling as though he hadn’t been engaged in politics, volunteering and the community for such a long time, really made him think of not only what he was missing, but how he could be of help in some way. “I was involved with the Victoria Youth council for many years,” says Boutilier of his investment into the community, “and I worked for an organization called Youth Corp which is a branch of the Service Project Society coordinating the Youth Council when it was just getting started.” Deciding he needed to get out of the work world hamster wheel for now and become more involved in important issues at hand, Boutilier chose to raise funds (including his own) through donations and grants to try and make that difference. “I just wasn’t engaged in politics like I used to be,” says Boutilier of his three year diversion into the working life. “I just came to miss the feeling
Joseph Boutilier is on a 5,000 km journey to Parliament Hill to make a change.
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that I had an impact into the community, so I wanted to do something big and wanted to see what Canada was doing, or not doing for climate action. It was really disheartening to me, so I decided that was going to be my cause.” So, Boutilier, who feels a natural attachment to politics and community affairs, walked away from his technological background, purchased a unicycle and made a plan to make that difference. “I think the turning point for me was when Canada backed out of the Kyoto Protocol—it just had a put-down impact on the international negotiations for carbon reductions and it just felt inherently un-Canadian to me,” says Boutilier. At an average of 35 kilometers per day, making overnight lay-overs along the way, motels, billeting or camping overnight under the stars. As of this writing, Boutilier was invited to stay the night at Councillor Kim Maynard’s home before heading out to points east the next morning. “People have been really supportive and friendly—so far so good. I’m super excited.” Boutilier expects to arrive in Ottawa by September 13 where he will meet up with others at rally and protest at Parliament Hill. Check out Boutilier’s progress along the way on his blog at www.unityfortheclimate.ca.
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From the President ~ reflecting on the season Dean Johnston princetonposse.org
This is the first of a series of submissions outlining the value, the future, and a path for Junior hockey in Princeton. The season ended two months ago. The snow has finally disappeared and people, rightfully so after such a long grey winter, are turning their heads to greener prospects. For the Posse organization, now is when the real work begins. Reflection is a powerful tool. While it is tempting to focus on what did not happen, a view on positive memories and events is essential in order to build future success. In no particular order, I wanted to lay down some of my favorite memories and events… June 2012, the organization moved into the Coach Rotheisler era. Change brings uncertainty, but the new coaching staff ( Including both Mark McNaughten and the departing Dave Clare ) brought intensity, passion, energy, and their nonstop commitment to improvement that was infectious. I should also include a huge thank you to Dave Clare - with appreciation we wish him well as he moves to the island and full retirement. A new face brought a new look – the locker room upgrade, thanks to many volunteer hours. The hi-tech coaching approach complete with a huge TV monitor and countless team video breakdowns. To the organization of players every minute of the week. Looking around the league, the Posse’s coaching pantry was indeed fully stocked. Princeton can be proud Posse ran the first minor hockey camp in years last August. This was a huge hit with both local and visiting players. Mark Aug. 17-20 on calendar for the 2014 Posse Minor Hockey Camp. Three local players dressed for the Posse this season. Kraig Leochko was an early summer signing. Craig Thompson and Morton Johnston ( AP’ed from the 42-6-1 South Okanagan Midget Reps ) both suited up for the Posse and will be looking to return this August. August main camp was as well attended in the stands as any in memory. Interest seemed high in the community. Main Camp this summer will be August 27-31. An urgent call for billet homes was answered almost overnight. Again many thanks to all the families who invited these young men into their homes! Home opener weekend was a huge, huge success. Complete with Weyerhaeuser tent, pre-game Billy’s Steak’n’Prawns Tailgate Party ( completely sold out! ), live music by local blues band Kettle Valley Switchmen ( Wow! ), pre-game Posse bus route, and newly redecorated mezzanine/beer garden that extended outside in the glorious September afternoon. Saturday night was followed by a Cooper’s Foods sponsored Smokie tailgate and Business Appreciation night. The building rocked all weekend before and during the games. Fans had a blast. The team played their heart out in a 4-3 win followed by an OT loss Princeton had responded clearly to the question – can junior hockey survive in Princeton with a resounding YES! JAE and VFE Student and Parent Day the next weekend followed visits by players and coaches to each classroom to extend free invites to game and postgame Skate with the Posse. Pizza by Pasha’s Pizza was served in the mezzanine. And the Party was on! With huge success additional pre-game Tailgate parties were hosted by local establishments… Cooper’s Foods, Thomasina’s, Princeton Golf Course, CoCo’s Bistro. The concept was right and only outpaced by the onset of winter and lack of daylight. Fans returned, the building vibrated on many nights. If the season ended early without a playoff run, fans were fortunate as the Posse certainly played their best hockey at the Corral. The annual December noon Princeton School game reminded everyone why this is simply a must day to keep on the schedule. Anyone present saw the value and were simply blown away by the atmosphere. Hats off to organizers in previous years. The season concluded Feb. 22 at home with
a resounding 10-5 drubbing of Grand Forks. Eric Kubis set individual club scoring records for goals scored to add to his points record and the organization wishes him well. Equally impressive was the send-off by the fans for the 2014 Posse. The building rocked—without fanfare, without promotion—the community came out and gave the team and organization a send-off that was noteworthy and appreciated. March 2013 the Posse held its first Spring ID camp for prospective players looking to a Junior career. Five local players participated. June 2013, concern abounded as to the future of the Posse in Princeton. Eighteen people stepped up to consider and tackle this question. Clearly junior hockey in a town of Princeton’s size is a luxury. It is not a right. It cannot survive on handouts. It is a community owned asset and as such must strive to add value to the community. This season we saw the best of what Princeton has to offer and fans were rewarded with many evenings of simply just a good night out. The challenge is to learn from the positive evenings and grow into the evening entertainment hub during the fall and winter, This is the challenge for 2014. Look for upcoming events—Posse Golf tournament and hopefully a Posse Slow Pitch Tournament (a volunteer to help organize would be amazing!) Combining fun with fundraising. What a concept! Thank you Princeton volunteers, billet families, board members, sponsors and fans!
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USW 7619 and Local 1-423, along with community volunteers held a BBQ fundraiser at Cooper’s Foods Princeton on Saturday, April 12. From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., smokies, hot-dogs, hamburgers and pop were sold via donation in order to raise funds for Little Folks Nursery School. “It was a good turnout, we were able to raise $1065.50 for Little Folks,” said organizer Alvin Lukinchuk of USW District 3. “Cooper’s Foods was great in giving us a deal on the food, too.” Lukinchuk also extends his thanks to the Weyerhaeuser, Copper Mountain Mine employees and community members who volunteered their time to participate in the fundraiser. Left-overs were donated to the Princeton Food Bank.
New Beginnings host Annual Spring Fling
Assistant community librarian, Neil Anderson, reads to children ages two to five during Preschool Storytime held at the Princeton Library.
Local library is a busy place Lisa Carleton
with stories, interactive activities songs and crafts. There are only two more sesThe Princeton branch of the sions left in the spring program. Okanagan Regional Library has Wednesday April 23 and 30 from become a community centre of 1 - 2 p.m. Watch for future program sorts. announcements, including Lego As well as borrowing books and Night—coming soon. movies, or using the computers for On Wednesdays in July from 10 school work or research, residents a.m. to 11:30 a.m., children from gather at the library to work on ages five to 12 are welcome to enjoy puzzles, sit and read by the fireplace Summer Reading Club. or to socialize. Summer Reading Club gives kids The preschool story program for the opportunity to hear from some kids aged two to five that began great guest speakers, participate in in March is still going strong. storytime and crafts as well as have Assistant community librarian Neil the chance to win book draws and (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX Anderson entertains the little ones contests. lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Rockin’ the YMCA Princeton’s New Beginnings Club played host to clubs from Penticton, Summerland and Keremeos for their Annual Spring Fling luncheon and dance. The social event was held at the Riverside Centre on Thursday, April 17 from noon until 3 p.m. “The clients mostly know each other,” said support worker, Becky Vermette. “They have a great time together.” Attendees enjoyed hot dogs and potato salad for lunch with cupcakes for dessert, followed by a couple hours of dancing. Music and lighting for the dance was provided by local D.J. extraordinaire, Ian Elko.
Top photo: Support worker, Becky Vermette (on stage - blue shirt) gets the room going by showing the dancers how to do the YMCA - they all had a blast. Photo right: Misty Tuck and Brian Liberatore enjoy a dance together during the Annual Spring Fling Social.
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Chapter of Back Country Horsemen of BC proposed for Princeton/ Tulameen area
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Local horse enthusiasts gathered at the Coalmont Hotel, on the evening of April 9 to discuss the possibility of starting a Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC, in the Princeton/ Tulameen Area. Instrumental in pulling the group together was Jim McRae, a man with vast experience with horses and mules and packing into the back country. McRae is the founder of the original Chapter of BCHBC in the Fraser Valley in 1989 and former president of Horse Council BC. His accomplishments in the area of trails establishment and restoration of historic trails are enormous. Another important figure at the meeting was Kelley Cook, our tireless local historian and trails expert. Kelley has been a huge motivator in this area in the protection and restoration of historic trails into the back country. The meeting was attended by more than 20 people from a variety of equine related backgrounds including: ranch-
ers and rural property owners, several horse trainers and riding coaches, a farrier, barefoot trimmers, boarding facility owner, horse packers, trail ride operators, a former 4 H leader, camp cook and first aid attendant. The passion for riding into the back country was apparent. Requirement to start a Chapter of BCHBC in this area is all about people. Needed are five officers to perform the organized tasks of the society. There are three people stepping up to fill positions and confidence has been expressed in the ability to fill the other two. Plans are underway for a work party to begin clearing an overgrown section of existing trail. A packing clinic date has been set with the goal of introducing the gear and skills required to prepare an animal (be it horse or mule) to carry supplies into the back country safely. Anyone interested in joining this fledgling group please contact Chris Coomes, in Tulameen, at 250-295-6197 or by email to trailzend@nethop.net
Apart from budding trees and shrubs, cheerful reations of Roy Rogers adventures. It was called birds and wildlife sightings, there is another sure “Tourist Touch!”Here is how it went: We all crowded sign of Spring in Princeton. It is the appearance of onto our front step where we had a clear view of classic vehicles which have been stored and protected the intersection of Pembina Highway and Jubilee from winter ravages. Last week when I walked to the Avenue. The first person to spot a “foreign” license bank, I passed a bouquet of turquoise, orange and plate and that could identify the province or state yellow cars and trucks, all squeaky clean and per- yelled at the top of their lungs, “Tourist Touch!” and fect. I have to admit that the sight of well preserved simultaneously whacked the nearest person. It was vehicles from the past excite the sculptor in me. a vigorous exercise during summers only. No one, it Something is being said by the shapes seemed, visited Winnipeg once swimof cars and the times they were being ming in Lake Winnipeg was over. first driven. This game gradually morphed into Like many things in my life, my first a less strenuous, more civilized activity. clear memories were born in Winnipeg. We began to work on identifying the We first lived on a street called Jubilee make, model and year of all the cars Avenue. It was one of two avenues that passed. At one point in my life, that branched off Highway 75, the when I had the photographic memory main route from the U.S. and an hour of a normal ten year old, I could snap and a half from the border crossing out, “Pontiac Parisienne, two door MERRILYN HUYCKE at Pembina. Jubilee Avenue funneled hardtop custom sport, 1964” before traffic to the north east and downtown. even some of the boys. I knew what a It was the early fifties, and for me, Henry J was, a Packard, Edsel, Austin a time of pre-puberty when play-life Healey and so on. I lost interest in the was remarkably civilized and adult eighties when cars became boxy and free. Our gang organized games with intricate rules homogenous. It was a melancholic ending to a great and obscure outcomes. We went as a swarm to the mental exercise. Garry Theatre on Saturday afternoon to watch movIn 1973, I fell head over heels for a darling little ies, many of which would be censored or banned baby blue 1963 Volkswagen Bug. It was the perfect as politically incorrect today. We were all given a car - when it stalled, which it did at the most inconquarter by our parents, ten cents for admission and venient intersections, I was able to get out and push/ fifteen for a chocolate bar or some other treat. (Only steer it all by myself. I once locked myself out late the silly boys would buy popcorn and then throw one evening and soon discovered I could raise the it during mushy, improbable scenes.) These movies front trunk door, reach in through the glove comwould then become platforms for the following week partment and lift the latch to the passenger door. It of play where we would act out our version of the was ingenious! (flimsy) story we had seen on Saturday. Keeping with So you can see why I have an affection for those the formula of a serial, we never actually ended our voluptuous orange, yellow and turquoise cars parked convoluted version and waited for more fodder each on Bridge Street. I test myself once in a while and on Saturday afternoon. a good day, I can still say, “Studebaker Coupe, 1952 But getting back to cars, we had a game we two door Skyhawk!” played during interludes between our lurid recCan you?
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Spotlight on Smiles
Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to Cooper’s Foods, staff and volunteers for the awesome Easter hunt and barbecue lunch on Sunday! Well done everyone! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs up to the graduating class of 2014, parent and teacher volunteers for all the hard work to make the Family Fair a great afternoon for all. Name: Lynda Chubb Lynda enjoys music and dancing, jigsaw puzzles and having the occasional nap too!
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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A Light Lunch to Make It Through the Workday
Lunch is a meal that can provide an energy boost or make you feel drowsy. In the middle of the workday, a big meal can make it much more difficult to be productive as the day goes on. For those looking for a light lunch, consider the following recipe for “Nicoise Pasta Lunchbox” from Rachael Anne Hill and Tamsin Burnett-Hall’s “The Powerfood Cookbook: Great Recipes for High Energy and Healthy WeightLoss” (Ryland, Peters & Small).
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Nicoise Pasta Lunchbox Serves 2 40 grams whole-wheat pasta rotini 4 ounces green beans, cut into thirds 1 egg 1/3 cup imported black olives 61/2 ounces canned tuna steak in spring
CAPRICORN: Trust the people you love, Capricorn. They may grow weary of not knowing which way you lean. Be firm when making decisions and others will respect you for it. AQUARIUS: It is not always easy to think and act differently from those around you, Aquarius. But your willingness to take the road less traveled is why you’re such an effective leader. PISCES: Pisces, someone close to you is having problems that he or she cannot express. Your intuition will save the day. ARIES: Aries, your self-confidence and enthusiasm have made you a natural leader. This week belongs to you, and others will rely on your leadership skills. TAURUS: A unique experience has inspired you to make a difference, Taurus. If you want to volunteer, there are many organizations that need help. Find the right fit for you. GEMINI: Change is right around the corner, Gemini. Take the time to listen to what the stars are trying to tell you so you can make the best decisions. CANCER: You are very good at bringing together people, Cancer. Use this ability to create a social forum this week. Encourage those closest to you to exchange ideas. LEO: Don’t let others make decisions for you, Leo. This week take control of your life and be more assertive regarding the goals you want to accomplish. VIRGO: Virgo, technology is foremost on your mind this week. Focus on ways that technology can better your life and advance your career. Seek the advice of others. LIBRA: Libra, seek guidance from friends and family when faced with a puzzling problem. Different perspectives can shed light on the problem and make it easier to solve. SCORPIO: Scorpio, give ample thought to what you really want out of a particular relationship or situation. You might have to make big changes, but such changes are worth the effort. SAGITTARIUS: Try to show others this week that you are a thoughtful person who has a lot of life experience, Sagittarius. Assert yourself calmly and effectively to get your point across. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
water, drained and flaked cup cherry tomatoes, halved small heads Bibb lettuce, leaves separated Dressing tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice tablespoon extra virgin olive oil small garlic clove, crushed heaping tablespoons chopped fresh
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Cook the pasta in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for about 12 minutes or until tender. Add the green beans to the pan for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain the pasta and beans, then refresh briefly with cold water. Meanwhile, add the egg to a small sauce-
pan of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Peel the egg and cut in half. Beat the dressing ingredients together with the seasoning in a mixing bowl. Mix in the pasta and beans, olives, flaked tuna, and cherry tomatoes. Divide the lettuce leaves between two lunch boxes or bowls and top with the Nicoise pasta and the hard-cooked egg halves.
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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE
MEL’S HOT RODS
*ICBC COLLISION REPAIRS *LICENCED TECHNICIANS *COURTESY CARS * AC Service * Electrical Repairs * Sand & Media Blasting * Welding Fabricating * Custom Painting & Restorations Quality Work at an Affordable Price
Cell: 250-295-8025
Heather Dobbs
www.melshotrods.com
250 - 295 - 4018
AUTOMOTIVE
* now open 6 days a week!
Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS
2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience
all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses
Ph: 250-295-6458
AUTOMOTIVE
Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 AUTOMOTIVE
Hope Auto Body Ltd.
■ Automotive Repair ■ Custom Bodywork & Paint ■ ICBC Claims Welcome
• 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
CAN-AM SKIDOO
Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net BEDDING & PELLET
Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner
Sales & Delivery
We Splash For Cash Paint Jobs!
CONTRACTING
331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIP.
Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service
Farm & Industrial Equipment
reichertsales@mac.com
Marg & Ed Reichert
George Edge
www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
FLOORING
FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies
Farm Feed and Pet Food 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938
LOCAL AUTHOR
Robert A. Hunt Local Author
Writer of many novels spanning almost every genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Historical, Legend and Mystery
You’re welcome to join my facebook page www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007192625193 All friend requests are accepted, or visit my blog: genationofficial.blogspot.ca
AD SPACE
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Cell: 250-295-8025
Heather Dobbs
Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net
ROOFING SPECIALISTS ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting
•10% Seniors Discount
HOME REPAIRS
RAY MICHAUD
email: roofer.101@hotmail.com
Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
RENTAL SERVICES
TOM REICHERT RENTALS Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395
Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms otterrock@nethop.net
ROOFING SUPPLIES FLETCHER Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES, METAL ONDURA...
222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938
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Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS
OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services
MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
250-295-6449
Septic inStallation *Gov’t Cert./Registered/Isured*
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
• new inStall • Replacement • maintenance contRactS
N & L SERVICES
FENCING SPECIALISTS
We are a community based company dedicated to serving our customers. Where others fail...WE PREVAIL!
PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE •Commercial •Residential •Industrial BACKHOE SERVICES
ING
PLOW
BINS & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
DARYL CLARKE
Certified Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing
Phone: 250-295-0095
Cell: 250-293-6021
DOG GROOMING
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
General Home Repairs & Renovations Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside
Macey MacDonald
Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks
250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049
PET SUPPLIES
TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Phone: 250-295-7381
Princeton Plaza
RENTALS/LANDSCAPING
FENCING SPECIALISTS
PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE •Commercial •Residential •Industrial
Bottle Depot
(* excluding small appliances)
WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS WE ALSO RECYCLE HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY LIGHT BULBS! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS
367 HWY. 3
250-295-3835
FLOORING SERVICES
Laska’s Floor Service
•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0454 / Fax: 250-295-0474 Email: mlaska@nethop.net
HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
Gord McEwen www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: gord@westcoasttruckparts.com
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
$15.00 PER WEEK
$15.00 PER WEEK POST SALES
le y t S Old Posts
Brian Coyne Owner
Sales & Delivery
331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
SEPTIC SERVICES
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F1rst Choice
SEPTIC SERVICE
250-295-6449
• new inStall • Replacement • maintenance contRactS
THE HUT
WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING!
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS
OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services Septic inStallation *Gov’t Cert./Registered/Isured*
TOWING
BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE
www.laskasflooring.com
YOUR AD HERE Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies
Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.
250-295-0005
•Supply
$15.00 PER WEEK HANDYMAN SERVICES
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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Farm Workers 2 Farm Workers required, $10.33/hr., 40 hrs/wk. Ground crops, planting, picking, weeding, etc. May to October. Call 250-499-2644 or 250-499-2814
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LECHNER, Edwin (Ed) Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014 Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sportsman, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.
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Help Wanted Canada’s Best Value Inn, Princeton, BC, seeking competent House Keeper immediately. Pay per room. Resume in person to 169 Hwy #3. 250295-3537 Care A Lot Home Support is currently seeking caring individuals for the following positions: RN, LPN, Care Aides, Receptionist, Bookkeeper, Housekeepers. Individuals must be positive & work well as a team. Drop resumes off Fri. 1 - 2 & Sat. 1-2, 121 Vermilion Ave. 250-295-1885 RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM
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Irene “May” of Penticton, formerly of Princeton passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on April 12, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Irene of Penticton; daughter in law, Jane of Calgary; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May was predeceased by her husband, Bill in 2005 and son, Rob in 2008. Cremation took place at Providence Crematorium with interment of urn in Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton. Memorial tributes may be made to charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.
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HENRY, March 1, 1950 - April 15, 2014: It is with heart and soul we announce the passing of a very loved man. Henry was born in Eindhoven Holland. At the age of 7 his family immigrated and made their home in Mission BC. After graduating in 1969 Henry worked for a brief period of time at Cominco mines in Trail. He then moved back to Mission and worked for the District of Mission. This was followed by a period of time in private Construction. In 1986 Henry moved to Princeton with his family and began a ful¿lling career with the Town and Community of Princeton. His love and dedication to family and community lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. Henry was predeceased by his father Peter, in 1983 and his mother Mary, in 2010. Henry is survived by his wife April, his son Matthew, daughter Lisa & granddaughter Jessica, daughter Laura & grandsons Brady, Taylor, Jack & Sailor, brother Ron (Jodie) & niece Amanda, nephew Ryan, and many extended family members in Holland, Australia, Mission, Maple Ridge and Salmon Arm. A son, a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a boss, but most of all a friend to all. His love, laughter, joking nature and “stories” to this day have left a smile and a bewildered look on many. It is at the request of Henry that no public service be held but he sincerely wishes that you take time and set aside a day and enjoy the “Moment”, with those who are your family and friends - listen to your favourite tunes, enjoy a great meal, perhaps catch the big one or just go ¿shing, laugh long and loud, hug lots. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.HansonsFuneral.ca.
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LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne
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Real Estate
Transportation
Help Wanted
Financial Services
Personal Care
Misc. for Sale
Recreational
Auto Accessories/Parts
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
Thai Cooks & Server at Benja Thai 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 Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
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.
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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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CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Jobs@RaidersConcrete .com. Fax 780-444-9165.
3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Pets & Livestock
Services
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Financial Services
Looking for a dog to walk, 250295-3830.
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+
Tack/Supplies Help Wanted
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) SUMMER STUDENT WORKER
Barrel Racing Saddle, never used, $450. 250-295-6770
Merchandise for Sale Friendly Frank
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) requires Summer Students.
9 ft Scamper Trailer, $99. 1914 3 in 1 woodstove, ornate iron 2 burner, $99. Propane fridge 18x18x48, $99. Call 250-438-0031
The worker will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining playgrounds, playing fields and school district sites. A valid driver’s license is required.
Hospital beds for free. Please call 250-295-3343 for more information and to arrange for pick up.
Students must have been enrolled full-time in High School/College in 2013/2014 and must be returning full-time to College/University or Trades School for the 2014/2015 sessions. Application forms are available at the Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 319773, and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until May 2, 2014. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. For further information, please call Jim Garfield at (250) 3151113.
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We havean anopening opening a sales person to help Wecurrently currently have forfor a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This means getting the community This position position means getting out inout the in community and and talking to subscribers about our newspapers talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working and working to build stronger relationships with to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our existing readers of our newspapers. newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our It also includesand finding new subscribers for our newspapers newspapers helping to introduce them to our and helping introduce our award winning host of award winning host them of community newspapers. community Thisposition is not a year-around position This is not newspapers. a year-around and will run from and willtorunOctober from March October each year. March eachtoyear. We spectacular compensation package and Weoffer offer aa spectacular compensation package and bonus bonus incentives. own vehicle isbut required, incentives. Your ownYour vehicle is required, we coverbut all we cover all travel Thisopportunity is really a for great travel expenses. Thisexpenses. is really a great the opportunity righttype person. is adefinitely different right person. Itfor is athe different of job,Itbut hastype of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. you, then we would love to hear from you.
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Garage Sales 105 Deerview Crescent, Friday Apr. 25 & Saturday Apr. 26, 8 am - 2 pm. Everything must go!
Misc. for Sale 2 New swivel rockers chairs, beige color, $75 each OBO. Call 250-295-0440
Large Vintage blacksmith vise $85, Large stamp collection/albums $100, Industrial Jointer 8” runs well $150. 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 Building 24’ x 40’, have blueprints and pictures, disassembled, ready for transport. Located in Princeton, BC. Asking $7,000. For more info, call Ron 250-295-6384 STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel Call 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca 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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Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 250-499-0251
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 3 storey home; furnace, hot water tank & appliances only 3 years old, totally renovated with 9.5’ ceilings throughout. Great downtown location, 38 Billiter Ave. in Princeton. For more information and to view call 250295-4393 or 250-295-2049.
4 Bedroom, 2 bath, large shop. Double lot. 306 8th ave. East Princeton 250-295-6770 On the Princeton-Summerland Road, 28 km’s, 1200 sqft trailer, 2 bed, 2 bath, 900 sqft shop, wired 220, 5 acres, $269,000. Contact 1-604-808-2252
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FOR SALE off a Subaru Forester, 4 tires 215/60R16 M&S light use - $60 each, Eldorado Legend Tour. 1 brand new tire & steel wheel 215/60R16 M&S - $110, Yokohama Geolander G900. Call 295-6826 for Ernie Reese Trailer hitch, 15K 5th wheel hitch w/rails, $325. Prodigy Trailer Brake Controller, under dash pocket mount, $50. Set of four(4) all terrain tires on 16” Chev Rims, painted steel rims fit 2007 - 2010 Chev Silverado 3500, LT 26575-R16, general grabber AT2 M&S (used one winter), $825. Call 250-295-3084
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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 Furnished Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, must be quiet. Rents start at $525.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.
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HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 Nicely renovated 2 bedroom (small second) for rent, downtown. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Rent $700 a month & utilities. 250-295-7557 To mature adult or couple only, 1 bdrm cabin, F/S, W/D, bedroom furniture is built in. Ref’s req’d, N/S, no pets, $450 + utilities. 15 km out old Hedley Road. Avail. May 1st. 250295-0487
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Off Road Vehicles WANTED to buy a quad either 2x4 or 4x4 in very good condition min. cc would be 250. No TaoTao. Call 250-295-3141 with price and condition
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. * Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30). Freight ($1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †* The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca ^ 2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. † Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. †† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Sierra with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. + Whichever comes first. See dealer for conditions and limited warranty details. ‡ 0% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Sierra 1500 Regular/Double/Crew Cabs. Sample lease payments based on 36-month lease of 2014 Sierra Double Cab 4x4 (1SA + G80 + B30) on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: Sierra Double Cab 4x4 (1SA + G80 + B30) including Freight and Air Tax is $30,488 at 0% APR, $1,075 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payment is $139 for 36 months. Total obligation is $11,928, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,560. ¥¥ 0% Purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥ $4,250 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers of 2014 Sierra 1500 Double/Double/Crew Cab models, and is applicable to retail customers only. $500 package credits for non-PDU models. Other credits available on select Sierra models. Offer ends April 30, 2014. ++ Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and April 30, 2014 will receive one 40¢ savings per litre fuel card (fuel savings card) upon payment of an additional $.01. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Fuel savings card valid for 800 litres of fuel purchased from participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash except where required by law. GM is not responsible for cards that are lost, stolen or damaged. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under license. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. 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Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $750/$1000/$2000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details.
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Grads host Family Fair
Local kids are waiting with bated breath, just hoping the number they hold in their hands is the last one called during the cake walk held at the annual Family Fair. The Family Fair is an annual fundraiser held by the graduating class of Princeton Secondary School to raise funds for bursaries. The grads hold a white elephant sale and host various games. The kids love it and the grads have a blast putting it on.
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APRIL IS THE BEST TIME TO GET THE BEST DEALS. Contributed PRUNING PRESENTATION & LUNCHEON The Princeton Garden Club attended a demonstration of how to prune an apple tree properly, given by member George Harry on Monday, March 24. The tree is on the patio of Co-Co’s. George explained why and how to prune a tree to enhance the shape and promote fruiting. The demonstration was easy to follow and all questions were answered. The members enjoyed a delicious lunch of soup, sandwiches and apple pie after the demonstration.
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