Similkameen Spotlight, May 28, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

NEWS Princeton Co-Gen assists with local fundraiser Page 5

SPORTS Kokanees invite you to Invitational Swim Meet Page 9

COMMUNITY

Three local fire departments train over weekend Page 11

SPOTLIGHT $1.10 Includes TAX

The Similkameen

Volume 65 Issue 22

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Proudly serving the community since 1948 • www.similkameenspotlight.com

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Ridgewood Lodge salutes volunteers Volunteers were shown appreciation for their efforts during a tea held on Friday. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

During an appreciation tea held at Ridgewood Lodge on Friday afternoon, Barb Gagnon extended a heartfelt thank you to a room full of volunteers on behalf of the staff and residents of the lodge. “You help with church, massage, bingo, birthdays in the garden and more and we just can’t say enough about you, thank you all,” she said. Tea, coffee and sweet treats were enjoyed and the volunteers were presented with a rose and gift basket with an inspirational message of thanks from Ridgewood and the Town of Princeton. Volunteers included; Ed Poulsen, Dorothy Kozak, Joseph Dube, Allan Kovaltsenko, student Andrew Silbernagel, Bingo Buddies - Faye and Karen, Mez Smith and representatives from St. Paul’s, Princeton Pentecostal Tabernacle and St. Peter’s Catholic churches, as well as New Beginnings members and support workers. Mayor Frank Armitage, his wife Darnella and CAO Rick Zerr were present on behalf of the Town of Princeton. Mayor Armitage expressed his deepest thanks to the volunteers and staff of Ridgewood. “Thank you sincerely for your meaningful efforts and sincerity of purpose,” he said. Adding, “This is a tremendous facility staffed by outstanding people.” The Mayor then went on to explain that his own mother had spent many years living at Ridgewood and that his appreciation came directly from the heart.

Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Barb Gagnon of Ridgewood Lodge presents roses, certificates and gift packages to Shirley and Mae, two of the local volunteers who were treated to an appreciation tea with residents of the lodge on Friday afternoon.

Repairs underway for Old Hedley Road Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

During the regular meeting of Council held Tuesday, May 20, Mayor Frank Armitage was pleased to announce that repairs to the Old Hedley Road were underway. “Thanks to Kevin Huey and Rick Zerr for their diligence and hard work researching and organizing—a cost sharing agreement was struck with Princeton Weyerhaeuser and Princeton Co-Gen and the work has commenced,” explained the mayor. Chamber of Commerce president, Brenda Crawford presented council with a Year in Review of chamber activities. Councillor Pateman, liason to the chamber commented, “The

Weather Watch Wednesday

High 12/Low 7

Thursday

High 16/Low 5

Friday

High 20/Low 5

Saturday

High 23/Low 8

Sunday

High 23/Low 9

Truck Parts Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories Industrial Supplies 309 Culbertson Way Beside Kal Tire

chamber is going great guns. There are more memberships and more presentations happening, they are doing a great job.” Council approved unanimously, the Princeton Show N Shine formal request to use four blocks of Bridge Street and Veterans Square, as well as power for their annual event, to be held on July 5 of this year. Council also granted the request to have June 7 proclaimed as Access Awareness Day. Mayor Armitage signed the official proclamation which states, “Access Awareness Day Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Princeton British Columbia, a day of individual and group action to promote positive ways of building accessibility together to create accessible and inclusive communities for all of our citizens.”

A2 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SpotlightCOMMUNITY

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.

Community:

Club Notes:

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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 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

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.

PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. 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 PXA Grounds. 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 office at Sunflower Downs (PXA Grounds) at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds 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. LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! PRINCETON 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.

Art Martens ~ livingsignificantly.ca The Hedley Grace Church sponsors 8 to 10 children to Camp Tulahead each year. They hold bottle drives in order to provide this support. This particular drive was a bit more successful than in past years as there were more bottles and cans donated.

Hedley supports church bottle drive Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

When people began arriving at the Hedley Fire Hall Saturday morning for the spring bottle drive, they were amazed at the imposing mound of black garbage bags piled in front of the hall. The bags were full of bottles and cans, waiting for volunteers to sort them. Sponsored and organized by the Hedley Grace church, the event is enthusiastically supported by many in the community. People save their empties for both the spring and fall drives. They seemingly like the fact that the funds will be used to send children and youth from the community to summer camp. Fortunately, it was a bright, pleasant day and volunteers could work outside or at a long table inside the Fire Hall. The constant scurrying to the mound and back to a table made counting volunteers challenging, but in the end, organizers said there had been 10 children and youths and 15 adults.

Treasured volunteers “Bingo Buddies” Faye and Karen are presented with tokens of thanks during the Volunteer Appreciation Tea held at Ridgewood Lodge on Friday. Barb Gagnon (center) made the presentation on behalf of Ridgewood Lodge and the Town of Princeton. Individual volunteers, along with members of local churches and New Beginnings, were honoured as well. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Crimson Tine Players present Our Town Josh Herzog Director - Crimson Tine Players

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

One man said he, his wife and two children have come for more than 11 years. Both youths will again attend camp this summer. Several other parents and their children also participated fully. Although the volunteers worked with quiet resolve, there was also some banter and at times laughter. It was an opportunity for people to become not just neighbours, but also friends. In past years, the church has sent 8 to 10 children to Camp Tulahead. The bottle drive pays for a portion of their camp fees. In cases where parents are unable to make up the difference, the church pays the additional amount. When it was all over, Pastor Graham Gore’s assessment of the event was upbeat. “We had more cans and bottles donated than usual,” he said, “and the turnout of the community to help sort them was better than most years. People agree with the purpose and some really chipped in and worked with us to get it done. We are deeply grateful for all the support.”

In much the same way that Shakespeare is the go-to reference for British theatre, Our Town is the quintessential American play. It was written by Thornton Wilder in 1938, and takes place from 1901-1913. As it says in the play, it shows how people were in the provinces north of New York in the early twentieth century. There are

some moments that will make you laugh, and others that might make you cry. But at the end of the show, you’ll have an idea of how life was lived in the little town of Grover’s Corners. The cast and crew of the Crimson Tine Players’ Production of Our Town have been working very hard to bring life to the play. Rehearsals started in the first week of February, and everyone has put in a lot of effort. We hope to see you there!

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

SpotlightNEWS

Keremeos Royalty visit Princeton Local candidate, Owen Barlett, offers visiting Royalty from Keremeos a taste of sweet treats during the annual Princeton Youth Amabassador Speech Night and Chocolate Extravaganza held at the Royal Canadian Legion hall on May 22. The Keremeos Ambassadors are: (L-R), Jamie Forner, Selena Nugteren and Téa Hartfield. See page 6 for more on the evening’s festivities. Carla Clark/Spotlight

Rapid Access Clinic pilot project to launch at Cascade Medical Centre Contributed Princeton Health Care Steering Committee

The Princeton Health Care Steering Committee (PHCSC) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20 at Princeton General Hospital. The meeting was attended by representatives from Area H (RDOS), the Town of Princeton, hospital administration, health care practitioners, Interior Health, Princeton seniors, and SOHC. PHCSC has formed a Retention and Recruitment Sub-Committee, charged with the responsibility of securing a full complement of five physicians and one nurse practitioner for our community. The recent approval by IH of a fifth physician for Princeton and Area and the announcement that Dr. Idanwekhai (“Dr. Eva”) will be leaving us at the end of July, emphasizes the importance of retention and recruitment of practitioners and health care staff in our community. The new committee will be working closely with IH and our team of practitioners to expedite the process of filling the two vacancies. Cherie Whittaker, PGH administrator, reported that the artwork donated by local artist, Sandy Spring, has been displayed at the Cascade Medical Centre. The Committee would like to thank Sandy and her husband Bill, for their generous contribution. The artwork has done much to create a more welcoming and appealing space for patients in the Clinic. Susan Brown, Community Administrator, South Okanagan reported on Shared Care, a joint initiative of Doctors of BC and the BC Ministry of Health. Princeton Access to Specialists is a project of Shared Care. The aim of this project is to provide easier access to specialist care for people living in Princeton and area. The specialist

areas that have been covered so far are psychiatry for adults and seniors, paediatric care and internal medicine - nephrology and respirology. This project started in January 2014 and is under development. More information will be shared with the public as the projects develops. Dr. Colleen Black reported on an initiative called the Rapid Access Clinic that will be launched as a pilot program at Cascade Medical Centre in the near future. This program will provide fast access to a consultation with a physician or nurse practitioner for conditions that do not involve lengthy appointments. Dr. Black described the program as being similar to a walk-in clinic, where each practitioner would designate a period of time each week for Rapid Access patients. More information on the program will be shared with the public when details have been finalized. The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary provided information that they have committed $37,400 toward the purchase of three new pieces of equipment for PGH; $30,000 for half the cost of a CR reader for the X-ray department, $4,500 for a new Tono-Pen for measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP), and $2,900 for an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. Laila Bird, Hospital Auxiliary President, expressed her thanks to the people of Princeton for their generous and ongoing support which has made these purchases possible. In order to continue its work to develop and sustain an effective health care model for the people of Princeton and Area, the Steering Committee has agreed to extend its mandate for another year. At its next meeting in June, PHCSC will begin a review of its Action Plan to determine present accomplishments and future initiatives. A full report will be shared with the public once the review is complete.

No legislation planned for teacher strike Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government is not planning to legislate a settlement to the latest teacher strike, which is shutting down schools in each district for a day this week. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said Monday the government is looking for movement from the B.C. Teachers’ Federation on its wage and benefit demands, but isn’t going to impose another contract extension on the union. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn for the summer on Thursday. “To rush to legislation is not where we’re going to go,” Fassbender said. “We want the BCTF to come to the table with a wage response that is reasonable and within the zone of other public sector unions. We expect them to come with something that is affordable for taxpayers.” After lockout provisions were announced last week to mirror union work hour restrictions that

started in April, BCTF president Jim Iker said that would disrupt graduation ceremonies, and sports, drama and clubs would be cancelled. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association issued a letter to the BCTF Sunday saying Iker’s statements are incorrect, and there are no school district restrictions on extracurricular or volunteer activities. “If teachers withdraw from participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities, they do so at the encouragement of the union and by their own choice,” the letter states. Fassbender also rejected the union’s claim that teachers doing volunteer work are not covered for work-related injury. “Any teacher that is at any activity that is sanctioned by a school district is absolutely covered by WorkSafeBC,” Fassbender said. “There is no question of that, and that misinformation should be corrected.”

www.similkameenspotlight.com A3

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The Princeton Rodeo Club extends their thanks and appreciation to the following for their support of the STAN THOMPSON MEMORIAL RODEO BC Hardwood Tri Valley Construction Ltd. Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors Town of Princeton Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Jebway Contracting Pad Stewart Princeton Redi Mix GR Lind Contracting Ernie & Lynn Willis Bob Lind Terry Wright Terry Inglis Rudy and John’s Ranch Frontier Ventures Kindred Construction Beatty Floors Fortis BC Mac’s Auto Parts Ltd. Huffy’s Auto Repair The Horse Barn Paradigm Mortgage Corp. Envirogreen Technologies Dennis Cook Holdings Abe & Mona Willis Similkameen Spotlight Auto Tac Signs & Embroidery

Princeton Wood Preservers Princeton A & W Arnie Willis Contracting Weyerhaeuser Glen & Char Sellers Subway Maxwell Floors SMS Equipment Inc. Copper Mountain Mining Hayes Canyon Contracting Valley First Pro Automotive Fletcher Building Supply Best Value Inn Argo Road Maintenance Elgered TV Dr. Dan Dodds Nicola Valley Vet Robert Wicks Law Westland Insurance Shoppers Drug Mart The Villager Inn Tulameen Trading Post Dr. David Smith Similkameen Newsleader Copper’s Foods Argee Enterprises Emmanuel Roth Trucking Image Emporium

Thank you as well to the many volunteers who helped to make this years rodeo a great success.

A4 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SpotlightOPINION

What were you thinking?! Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

A gentleman came into the office last week and placed two signs on the counter... Boy, was he angry! When I had a look at these two signs, I became pretty angry myself. The signs are from Cormack Marsh, (named to honour a gentleman who gave much to the community) and were designed by students from our local elementary schools. The Princeton Arts Council had signs made from posters created by our students in order to promote awareness and respect of our local wetland known as Cormack Marsh. Along with the help of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists, the Princeton Sierra Fire Crew and other volunteers, the children spent days again this year cleaning up the marsh and creating the signs for it. For some unknown reason, just a day after the cleanup, someone dumped a bunch of yard waste into the marsh and most recently, someone ripped these two signs down, along with the post they were attached to. Why? Why is there such disrespect for the feelings and the hard work of others? Why is there even the thought to deface or destroy a memorial, a protected area like the wetland, a mural or a sign created by a child? Why is there graffiti on local buildings, broken windows, or tearing up of plant and flower gardens throughout the community? These acts of destruction make no sense to me whatsoever. Are they committed by children, teens or adults? —It makes no difference! When someone puts their heart and soul into the creation, preservation or beautification of something that will bring no harm to anyone—no one else has the right to destroy it! Here’s a simple solution. If you don’t like the memorial, mural, wetland or sign— then don’t look at it or go near it! Problem solved! If you are an artist who feels the need to express yourself with graffiti on local buildings—why don’t you go in and ask the owner if they’d like a mural painted instead? Contact the Arts Council, I’m quite sure they would find some way of helping you put your talent to good use! If you are an individual who is bored or angry about something, find another way to occupy your time or vent your frustrations. Here are a few ideas... There are plenty of seniors living in Princeton who could benefit from your time spent visiting with them or helping them with their homes and yards. There are plenty of local volunteer organizations who would benefit from your knowledge and your time. Check out the Leisure Guide that came in your mailbox and if not - online at princeton.ca. There are plenty of places in town that offer activities to do and many of them at little or no cost. There is absolutely no good reason for destroying what does not belong to you—especially the faith of a child. If you destroy what a child creates, what trust or faith will they have in this world? What hope will be left for them? Think about it. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.

Are our public schools racist? VICTORIA – Last week’s column on the proposal to add a Another reply I’d like to share is from Keith Thor Carlson, mandatory high school course on the effects of Canada’s aborigi- editor of the Stó:lo Nation historical atlas I referred to last nal residential school policy attracted a range of responses – some week. Carlson is now a history professor at the University of of which are printable. Saskatchewan, specializing in the Salish people of B.C. and the I referred to comments made by B.C. Teachers’ Federation Métis of Northern Saskatchewan. He writes: vice-president Glen Hansman at a 2012 aboriginal education “We do need to teach the history of the First Peoples of this conference, where he insisted that “racism is the norm in pub- country in our schools, and we do need to keep vigilant about the lic schools – still today” because of a colonial perspective that racism that continues to haunt the hallways and classrooms where remains ingrained in our culture. our children learn. Aboriginal education has been built into social “Of course aboriginal history should never be studies curriculum for years. It’s come a long way reduced to victim history, and with the Stó:lo atlas from my high school days, where Mr. Spillers, my we sought to show the complexity of aboriginal Grade 8 English teacher, assigned us an essay prohistory, and we sought to show that not only are posing solutions to Canada’s “Indian problem.” there aboriginal people in Canada’s history, but that That was 1972, and it was the only time the subCanada is in aboriginal peoples’ histories. ject came up. My lone aboriginal classmate wasn’t “There were times in the past when aboriginal around by then. I never saw him again after we people were victimized (residential schools being a graduated from our rural elementary school. tragic example), and there were times when aborigHow are things now? I received a thoughtful letinal people showed great agency (retaining the TOM FLETCHER ter from a young woman who graduated from high masked dance, and continuing to fish salmon, for school in the Okanagan last year. She writes: example). “The idea that information about residential “Knowing that native society was not a Utopia schools is not presented to students is entirely incorwhen Europeans arrived does not take away from the rect. The social studies curriculum that I went through included importance of learning about the full history of aboriginal people a large emphasis on First Nations culture and post-European and their relationship with Canadian society. colonization history. “And of course, as Ernie Crey has reminded me many times, “First Nations studies began in elementary school and contin- let’s never forget that native rights are not based on race. Rather, ued to the last mandatory social studies course in Grade 11. I can they are rights based on prior occupation. And let’s also not forsay with no hesitation that if anything, I have been informed too get that it is British and Canadian law that recognizes aboriginal often about the residential schools, and the horrendous things that peoples’ inherent rights. occurred there. “Let’s teach good history to our youth so they can understand “If aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, I would be the complex relationship between settler society and aboriginal inclined to suggest that it is because students are tired of being society. Through knowledge comes understanding and through taught the same limited perspective over and over, and, if of understanding can come reconciliation.” European descent, being made to feel somehow responsible for all Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black possible troubles plaguing First Nations today.” Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

BC Views

The Similkameen Spotlight is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to the website at www.bcpresscouncil.org. This publication reserves the right to refuse any material—advertising or editorial—submitted for publication and maintains the sole right to exercise discretion in these matters. Submissions by columnists and guest writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper. All material contained herein is copyright.

SPOTLIGHT

Similkameen Spotlight Contacts:

The Similkameen

EDITOR: editor@similkameenspotlight.com CLASSIFIEDS: classifieds@similkameenspotlight.com ADVERTISING: advertising@similkameenspotlight.com Phone 250-295-3535 Fax 250-295-7322

282 Bridge Street P.O. Box 340 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Group Publisher Don Kendall dkendall@blackpress.ca

Lisa Carleton

Tammy Hartfield

Sandi Nolan

Debbie Lyon

Associate Publisher/Editor

Administrative/Composing

Sales Associate

Collator

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

www.similkameenspotlight.com A5

SpotlightNEWS

The Crimson Tine The Crimson Tine The Crimson Tine The Crimson Tine Players The Crimson Tine Players The Crimson Tine Players Players Present Players Present Players Present Present

Thornton Wilder's Present Thornton Wilder's Present Thornton ThorntonWilder's Wilder's Thornton Wilder's Thornton Wilder's

Our Town Our Our Town Town Produced with Permission from Produced with Permission from Produced with Permission Samuel Inc. from Produced withFrench Permission from Samuel French Inc . Produced withFrench Permission Samuel Inc .. from Samuel French Inc Produced with Permission from Samuel French Inc. Samuel French Inc.

May 29, 30, 31 @ 7pm @ Riverside May 29, 30, 31 @ 7pm @ Riverside May 29, 30, 31 @ 7pm @ Riverside May 29, 30, 31 @ 7pm @ Riverside Doors open at 6:30 May 29, Doors 30, 31 open @ 7pm @ Riverside at 6:30 May 29, 30, 31 @ 7pm @ Riverside Doors open at 6:30 Tickets Available at Doors open at 6:30 Tickets Available at Doors open atatat6:30 Tickets Available Shopper's Drug Mart, Sunshine Art Gallery Tickets Available Doors open at 6:30 Shopper's Drug Mart, Sunshine Tickets Available Shopper's Drug Mart, Sunshine Art Gallery Gallery $15, Seniors $12at Art Shopper's Tickets Drug Mart, Sunshine Art Gallery Available at Art $15, Seniors $12 Shopper's Drug Mart, Sunshine Gallery $15, Seniors $12 $15, Seniors $12 Shopper's Drug Mart, Sunshine Art Gallery $15, Seniors $12 $15, Seniors $12

Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Local grandmother, Shannon White, initiated a local fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital as a way of giving back to those who have helped her family, namely her most recent grandchild, Grayson.

Princeton Co-Gen assists local fundraiser Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Princeton Co-Gen has donated two pallets of pellets (each valued at $180) to be auctioned off in a silent auction to assist Shannon White in her local fundraising efforts for BC Children’s Hospital. The winner of each pallet will have their choice of pellets or animal bedding. Silent auction bids may be placed at Valley First Credit Union daily until the close of business on Friday, May 30. Shannon says she is “overwhelmed by the generosity of locals and businesses.” Numerous gift certificates and packages have been donated to Shannon for her fundraiser. Each time a donation of $5 or more is made, the donator may enter into a draw for a chance to win a fantastic gift from the following businesses and individuals: Pasha’s Pizza, The Similkameen Spotlight, Work n’ Play, Cooper’s Foods, Brown Bridge Pub, Bridge Street Car Wash, Subway, Cowboy Coffee, Little Creek Grill, Vermilion Forks Fitness, Billy’s Family Restaurant, Fletcher Building Supply, Trisha Coyne Music, Flowers in Motion, Karen Beaupre, Cool Beans Coffee, the Style Chamber, Princeton Golf Course, Rootz Hair Salon and a surprise gift basket from Shannon herself. Donations and entries can be made at Valley First Credit Union, Cooper’s Foods, Trisha Coyne Music, Billy’s Family Restaurant, Cool Beans Coffee or at Fletcher Building Supply. Donations can also be made through Shannon’s personal webpage at https://secure. bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/main. Receipts for income tax purposes are available by request The 27th Annual Miracle Weekend takes place this weekend, May 31 and June 1. Watch for Shannon on Global BC on Sunday, June 1. She will be manning phone lines and will also make her cheque presentation. Let’s see what Princeton can do!

WorksafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)

The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings pertain to the following items: • General Conditions, section 4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment – Resolve the implementation issues with the avalanche risk assessment regulations • General Conditions, section 4.69 Emergency lighting – Update the reference to the BC Fire Code

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. 1.866.614.7744 prior to the hearing.

• Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, sections 5.3 Application and 5.27 ignition – Update references to repealed Acts

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings

• Tools, Machinery and Equipment, new sections – Adopt ANSI standard and add requirements for the safe use of roll on/roll off containers

Public Hearing Details

• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.32 Work in high risk situations – Update the reference to CSA Standard Z271

Date

Location

June 3, 2014

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, B.C.

June 5, 2014

Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, B.C.

June 5, 2014

Via video conference Community Futures 110A Slater Road NW, Cranbrook, B.C.

June 10, 2014

Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, B.C.

June 12, 2014

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C.

Session Times:

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.5 Position and Stability – Review the safe positioning and stability requirements of portable ladders • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.26 Inspections – Clarify when a professional engineer must inspect and certify a gang form • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.112 Hazardous materials – Clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners and qualified persons for the safe containment or removal of hazardous materials • Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, section 24.40 Minimum crew – Clarify the conditions that must be met for a surface supply diver to serve as a standby in the water • Forestry Operations and Similar Activities, section 26.65 Bullboards – Add new construction, inspection, removal and return to service requirements • Agriculture, section 28.12 Biohazards exception – Remove an obsolete provision • Rope access, new Part 34 – Ensure comprehensive requirements The proposed Respirable Crystalline Silica (“RCS”) regulation will not proceed to the 2014 public hearing. It is intended that WorkSafeBC will work with industry stakeholders to develop acceptable compliance tools, and that the proposed RCS regulation will be introduced at the next scheduled public hearing.

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 pm on Friday, July 11, 2014. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times. Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings E-mail: ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com Fax:

604.279.7599; or toll free in B.C.: 1.877.279.7599

Mail:

OHS Regulation and Policy Policy, Regulation and Research Division WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5L5

Notice of proposed amendments to the occupational health and safety regulation And Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.

WASSERMAN + PARTNERS ADVERTISING

ART: LM

AE: EB

DSGN: LM

PROD: SC

BLACK

LASER %

A6 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SpotlightNEWS

Carla Clark/Spotlight Princeton’s 2014 Youth Ambassador candidates strike a pose during their Speech Night & Chocolate Extravaganza, held on May 22 at the Legion Hall. (L to R): Zach Jwaszko - Princeton Rotary, Alex Burke - Princeton Lions Club, Owen Barlett - Copper Mnt. Mine and Kassidy McCutcheon Princeton Weyerhaeuser. Below - Mayor Frank Armitage and Princeton Youth Ambassador, Destiny Earle, enjoy a hand-dipped chocolate.

Contributed photos

20 volunteers for the Friends of Osprey Lake 7th annual cleanup made a day of it on Saturday, May 25. Approximately 900 lbs. of garbage and debris successfully made its way to the landfill or was sorted for recycling as the day progressed.

7th annual cleanup successful for Friends of Osprey Lake Terry Tellier Cleanup Coordinator ~ Friends of Osprey Lake

Twenty volunteers from Osprey, Link and Chain Lakes area participated in the seventh annual roadside cleanup on Saturday May 25, 2014. They picked up garbage on approximately 40 km of roadways, some sections of the TransCanada Trail as well as the Osprey and Link Lake Forestry Recreational campsites. The total weight of the debris clocked in at 410 kg or 900 lbs. The waste was sorted after it was collected. Categories of the litter included items which could be reused, metal, glass, recyclable bottles & cans, clean styrofoam, propane cylinders, plastic and landfill material. Two members of the cleanup had to clean up an illegal dump site on a very steep embankment using a winch and rope. The items were likely used for a party crowd and included plastic cups, paper plates, remnants of food and plastic utensils. Also at this site were many plastic garbage bags filled with dirt. The soil was dumped and the bags collected for disposal. The most disappointing part of our cleanup is that no matter how much education we have had, people are still leaving garbage in firepits at

a FORUM ON RIVERS

the campsites and outside their residences. The bears who have found this food source are no doubt the ones which will have to be destroyed in the future. “A fed bear is a dead bear” is a statement we should all take heed of if we want to preserve nature and our environment. Finally, cigarette packaging and remnants of the filters are one of the most frequently found items. The butts of cigarettes can be ingested by wildlife, birds, fish or turtles. They can cause choking and death for those unsuspecting creatures. The next time you empty out your vehicle ashtray or toss out a cigarette on the ground consider the consequences for them and for the possibility of causing a forest fire, which can lead to criminal charges. Many kudos go to all the volunteers and people who care for our earth and keep it safe and clean for all to enjoy. Special thanks go to Norm Christman, Jill Pelland who take the garbage to the landfill and to Lynne Adams who recycles the bottles and cans. We also would like to commend the Town of Princeton for waiving the landfill fees and the Osprey Ratepayers who advertise the event on their website throughout the year.

Samosa Garden

Have you made your Father’s Day reservation yet?

3059 Hwy 3, Beside Sanderson Farms Fruitstand 250-499-2700 • 250-499-2215

Similkameen River photo: John Henry

A DIALOGUE ON WATER AND RIVERS WITH 2 OUTSTANDING PARTICIPANTS

HOURS: 11 AM - 5 PM 10 AM - 5 PM SATURDAYS CLOSED TUESDAYS & STAT HOLIDAYS

From now until September 2, return your empty beverage containers for a chance to win one of three eco-friendly rides! Look for the ofﬁcial ballot box at

THE HUT Bottle Depot

367 Hwy. 3

250-295-3835

No purchase necessary. Open to BC residents age 19 or over. Limit one entry per person and per household per day. Contest closes September 2, 2014. For full contest details, visit return-it.ca/winit.

KEN FARQUHARSON, ELDER FOR PARKS, OUTDOOR RECREATION COUNCIL OF BC, COMMITTEE ON ! ENDANGERED RIVERS LEE MCFADYEN, LONGTIME SIMILKAMEEN RESIDENT, RETIRED ORGANIC FARMER, STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR OKANAGAN RIVER RESTORATION INITIATIVE

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS! THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 SENIOR’S HALL, 162 ANGELA, PRINCETON, BC 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m More Information 250-295-7154

EVERYONE WELCOME! NO CHARGE!

Chironomids

Fishing Tournament

In Memory of Dano Rampart Lake May 31st 8 am to 2:30 pm

☼ Prizes/Food ☼ $25 Entry Fee ☼ Contact Ron to Enter at 250-295-7384 or Register at the Lake

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

SPOTLIGHT on TELEVISION

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

P V D Q H N

@ R E F G I J ¡

K Y W

¢ B

U A

P V D Q

H N

@ R E F G I ¡ ¡ ¡ J ¢

K Y W

U A

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

www.similkameenspotlight.com A7

D Q

@ R E F ¡¡ G ¢ I £ £ ¢ £ J

K Y W

U A

A8 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SPOTLIGHT on TELEVISION

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

ou ~T

ght for the Week

“Some say, If only my fears and doubts

will leave, then I will get to work. But instead, you should get to work and then your fears and doubts will leave.” ~ D.L. Moody

RED CROSS Health Equipment Loan Program

OPEN TUESDAYS 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. IF YOU NEED EQUIPMENT at other times, please call 250-293-6467 (9am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday) TO RETURN EQUIPMENT: Please leave it at the office door with a note of your name so that I can clear your file from our records. (DO NOT leave equipment outside the Riverside Centre) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to care for the equipment, please call 250-293-6467. ~Marjorie Holland - Volunteer

P V D Q H N

¡ ¡ @ ¢ ¡ R E F G £ I J

K Y W B ¢

¡ U ¤

¤ A

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

P V D

Q H

N @ R E F G

I J K

W B

U A ¡ ¢

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

Shining His Light Ministries

P V D Q H N @ R E F

G I J ¡

K Y W

B U A ¢

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

Local riders excel in Summerland show

www.similkameenspotlight.com A9

SpotlightSPORTS

New Town Hall Grand Opening 151 Vermilion Ave.

Robin Irwin Contributor

May 3 and 4 proved to be a weekend of excellence at the Summerland Spring Discovery show in Summerland, BC. A total of six Princeton equestrians participated and competed in hunter, jumper and dressage classes. Local riders enjoyed excellent judging by Mary Ellen Laidlaw of Winfield, who offered suggestions, advice, and encouragePhoto’s Courtesy of Sandra Dixon ment throughout the weekend. Young riders from Princeton included Miranda Crucil, Kami French and Tallis Dixon; Adult Local riders included; Miranda Crucil, Kami French and Tallis riders included Stephanie Antonick, Lana Anderson, and Cindy Dixon; Adult riders include; Stephanie Antonick, Lana Anderson, Rochoon. All of the ladies received a myriad of ribbons, includ- and Cindy Rochoon. ing a number of first placings, and participated in as many as 8 events per day. Many might not be aware of the incredible english riders we have in Princeton. Competing in hunter, jumper, cross-country jumping and dressage events means disciplined training for both horse and rider, often having to transport horses out of town, camp out, and ensure that both horses and riders are in excellent physical condition, impeccably groomed and prepared for the pressures of competition. While the Summerland Discovery show enjoys a more relaxed event style, allowing for riders of all ages to compete in a supportive environment, many shows are much more competitive. Keep an eye on these local athletes, as their futures in this equestrian sport are very bright. Congratulations to everyone who represented Princeton in Summerland, and the very best of luck in the 2014 season.

Princeton Kokanees extend an invitation Lindsay van Genne

We look forwarded to seeing you at our Grand Opening Celebrations.

Do you care about Medicare?

PUBLIC FORUM Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 pm Riverside Community Centre

Dr. Brian Day, owner of Vancouver's for-proﬁt Cambie Surgery Centre and leading proponent of privatized health care, has launched a constitutional challenge to break Medicare via the courts and establish a US-style system in Canada. Plan to attend the Public Forum to learn why parties in this case, including the BC government, are calling this the most signiﬁcant constitutional challenge in Canadian history. Panelists: Dr. Duncan Etches - Canadian Doctors for Medicare Mr. Rick Turner - Co-Chair, BC Health Coalition Mr. Ed Staples - President, Support Our Health Care Moderator: Mr. Brad Hope - Area H Regional Director

Head Coach Princeton Kokanees

Princeton Kokanees Swim Club has had a fun and busy four weeks of swimming already this season. Thank you to the RDOS and Town of Princeton for an early pool opening. While most people are still sleeping snug in their beds, senior swimmers (and parents) are at the pool weekday mornings for a 6:15 a.m. practice. The team also trains weekday afternoons. Did you know the average senior swimmers’ training time per week is 12 hours? Why so much time in the water? Princeton Kokanees Swim Club participates in 8 competitive swim meets this summer. With a short outdoor training season it is a vigorous schedule to get ready to compete. The club is number strong this year — very proud and exciting to be increasing. As a growing team the annual Kokanee Black and Blue fun meet saw 46 swimmers participate. The Black and Blue competition is a great place for our swimmers and parents to learn how a meet is run. It is a fun and lighthearted meet where the entire Kokanee team is split into two groups: Black and Blue. Many of our youngest turtle swimmers raced for the first time at Wednesday’s fun meet. During the Individual Medley our experienced senior swimmers showed style. Our Black and Blue teams also competed in a fundraising bottle drive. Each team collected empties and the biggest mountain of bottles won. The Black team’s was tallest. Many of our swimmers came dressed in team costume colours. The Black team costume winner was Tauren Baird, and our Blue team winner was Lukas Jakubec. Way to show team spirit guys! Our swim team is looking fast this year. Many swimmers are already beating their previous years’ best times. We are in Penticton next weekend for this season’s first out-of-town meet. Wish our competitors luck. You are invited to come to the pool any time during practice (weekdays 4:45-7:30 p.m.) and show your support for the Princeton Kokanees Swim Club.

Mayor and Council cordially invite the community to our Open House/Grand Opening of the New Town Hall on June 11th, 2014 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Formal celebrations will take place between 11:00am and noon.

Susan Jakubec Photography

The annual Kokanee Black and Blue fun meet saw 46 swimmers participate. The teams competed in a fundraising bottle drive. The Black team had the tallest mountain of bottles which won them the competition.

September 9 - 13

Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors expected to attend.

What’s happening in your region?

Get involved. We’ll show you how. Come watch our upcoming Invitational Swim Meet on Saturday, June 7. Kokanees are hosting several out-of-town clubs for a fun day in the water. Princeton has an amazing group of swimmers and any support you show will only increase our swimmers’ pride.

Want to hire a

Super-Employee? Power-up with us!

Play With WithUs” Us” “Come Play

www.bcseniorsgames.org www.bcseniorsgames.org

Call a Recruitment Specialist

1.855.678.7833

A10 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SpotlightEVENTS

Baptist Church hosts children’s carnival

Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Princeton Baptist Church members, along with assistance from Young Life, provided an evening chock-full of fun for local children last Thursday, May 22. The Princeton Arena was filled with adults and children who were eager to have their turn on each of the carnival games manned by volunteers. Hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy were the carnival treats served to complete the atmosphere. The evening was provided free of charge.

KEEN Footwear!

soil top ch mul ers iliz fert

Erris Spring Social

Plants & Shrubs HERE NOW!

Zone appropriate for Princeton & area.

GREAT STYLES, GREAT COLOURS! Hurry in for best selection today at

Pick up your copy of “YES! You Can Garden In Princeton”

Hanging Baskets The same beautiful ones we’ve had for the last four years!

Photos courtesy of Rick and Sandi Lawlor

• basket stuffers • bedding plants • clematis • roses • shrubs • fruit trees • edible shrubs • trees

FREE sample bag of Sport Mix dog treats with purchase of any dog or cat food.

FLETCHER Building Supplies 222 Burton Ave.,Princeton

Open @ 7 am Mon-Sat, Sundays 9 - 4

#1 - 136 Tapton • Princeton Plaza • 250-295-0657

Natural gas. Good for outdoor living. Entertain all year long with a natural gas barbecue. Add a patio heater or fire pit for cosy warmth and ambience. Transform your outdoor living space with natural gas. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-106.5 04/2014)

14-106.5_NGEndlessSummer-Print-10.3125x2-P2.indd 1

On Saturday May 18th, the Erris Volunteer Fire Association hosted their annual Spring Social where over 100 guests enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs and home made goodies. Thank you to Cooper’s Foods for their generous donation of the burgers, hotdogs and beverages. The raffle prize of a 5x8 area rug was donated by Dieter and Tina Kupferschmid, owners of Lonsdale Carpets and two 10’ hanging baskets were donated by Chris Ross. We even recruited some young Fire Fighters who had a chance to check out the Fire Truck and all its ‘bells and whistles’. It was a great party and we are looking forward to hosting our Summer Social on July 26th.

The Similkameen Spotlight is also available online!

FOR BREAKING NEWS STORIES: See us online & follow us on

250-295-6938

email: princeton@timbrmart.ca

Endless Summer Nights Contest

$10,000

Win a natural gas dream patio

fortisbc.com/summercontest 5/8/2014 4:52:00 PM

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

SpotlightCOMMUNITY

www.similkameenspotlight.com A11

House fire burn practice

Hayes Creek and Erris Fire Departments joined Princeton Fire Department in training weekend

The Princeton Fire Department hosted a training weekend with the Hayes Creek and Erris Volunteer Fire Departments. A house located on the Princeton - Summerland Road had been donated to Princeton for fire training purposes. The new Hayes Creek CAAF (compressed air type A foam) engine and the new tender/pumper from Princeton were both used (and hugely admired) during the training session. Hayes Creek also presented their Engine 1 to the Erris crew and taught them how to use it. Firefighters learned techniques and actions including: ladder rescue, using positive pressure fan, static venting, water attack, foam attack and pump operation. Hayes Creek Fire Chief Rob Miller says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The practice with Princeton and Erris Fire Departments was awesome with so much learned with hands on firefighting.â&#x20AC;? Photos courtesy of Rob Miller

Worried about Credit? Get Driving Now!

GO-CREDIT.CA EASY AS ONE... TWO... THREE!

1 GO to go-credit.ca 2 GO to online credit app 3 GO to Parkers Chrysler A Division of Parkers Chrysler Dodge Jeep. DL. #5523

A12 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SpotlightLIFESTYLES

Cycling fifty towns in fifty days Carla Clark Similkameen Spolight

27-year-old Matt MacDonald isn't wasting any time cycling to his university town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. His mission? To motivate and inspire the country to get fit, eat right and just 'keep moving'. Employed as a part-time gym teacher at St. Francis Xavier university, MacDonald is keeping up the pace of 150 km average per day since beginning his trek from Vancouver, BC. on May 18. He reached Princeton on May 19—two hours early, despite the particularly difficult Sunday Summit on his way to town. MacDonald's plan is to reach Antigonish, Nova Scotia in only 50 days. MacDonald, who has earned a BA in Human Kinetics, B.Ed and is working on a master's degree in Physical Education, is the owner-operator of an organization called We Move This Town. "When I moved back to town (Halifax) from my university town of Antigonish, I was looking for another group of like-minded people who are into fitness and exercise that I could spend my time with," says MacDonald on how he came up the name for his group. "It's a big, big party town - everybody goes out and parties and that really wasn't something I was into." MacDonald, who was on a search for others who were passionate about health, fitness and wellness, created an e-mail list and began sending out e-mails inviting anyone and everyone to join him on a Saturday morning bike ride. "There were maybe 10-15 people on the list, most times there'd be six or seven of us riding every Saturday," MacDonald explains. "Really informal, really casual and then I thought, 'wow, this is a really good idea', but I wish it was a little bit more structured and I wish it was a little less exclusive for people who don't own a bike." Discovering that in his hometown of Halifax, there was a Bluenose marathon scheduled— their slogan was 'We

Run This Town'. So he wondered what sport would be a little more inclusive that others would be interested in. MacDonald came up with an idea. He created his website and began organizing a free weekly event to inspire healthy lifestyles and physical activity. The name he chose for this venture was We Move This Town with the hope that he could attract others to follow his lead in getting and staying fit and healthy— essentially, to just get active. "On my website, I would post anything that was happening, and anyone who wanted to come could just log on to my website and just see the activity, and they would just show up," said MacDonald. He started organizing different events that could include any person interested in getting fit— a venue that could include Tae Kwon Do, skating, swimming, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing among just a few. Through that process, MacDonald was branded in the community as 'the mover guy', the guy who was big into promoting health and wellness. He is often approached by people asking him to develop different sports events, weight training, requesting his suggestions on what foods to eat that would improve their general well-being. "Wow, I thought, I could almost have a business," says MacDonald on his blossoming popularity. He has since Carla Clark/Spotlight begun doing personal training on the side, as well as acting Matt MacDonald is on a mission to inspire the country to as a nutritional consultant. His most successful program to date has been the get fit, eat right and get moving. 'Antigonish Biggest Loser program'. ting plenty of exercise and drinking lots of water. "It's insane how wonderful... how people who have had While on his journey, MacDonald logs on to his comno physical activity in 25-30 years—they've lost 70 pounds puter on Monday nights to continue working toward his in 6 months," he says, "so I've had some really incredible Masters in Physical Education. success stories." "It's a personal goal —I'm all about telling people to MacDonald feels that no matter what your age, or how set goals for themselves, otherwise things don't get done, bad your lifestyle, it's never too late to make a change. He so I'm always encouraging my clients to set goals beyond gets inspiration from those he helps and those he helps feel their limit—I thrive off seeing people change their life." mutual inspiration to get themselves on track, get healthy MacDonald hopes to reach his destination by July 7. by eating right (plant based foods, vegetables, fruit), get- Visit his blog at www.wemovethistown.com.

THE TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Inspired By A Dream Grounded In Tradition Volunteer-Driven NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 1 888 836-9786

terryfox.org

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

www.similkameenspotlight.com A13

SPOTLIGHT on TELEVISION

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

BUT WE DON’T WANT TO MISS YOU . . . The following businesses were too late to list their new or changed number in the 13-14 phone book:

250-295-6644 Little Creek Grill Suzie's Shop........................ 250-295-7313 Sweet Sensations................ 250-295-3763 PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Joan's All Occasion Candy 250-295-6509 Boquets Sun Oka Appraisals........... 250-499-9565 The Winking Pedlar.............. 250-295-0820 Nugget Valley Gold.............. 250-295-1775 Sewn For You....................... 250-295-7663 Red Cross............................. 250-293-6467 Vermilion Forks Fitness...... 250-295-6099 Princeton Fire & Safety....... 250-295-0766 Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist)......... 250-295-2552 Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................ 250-295-8341 250-438-0103 Custom Pool & Spa Please Call The Spotlight Today to list your phone number at no charge!

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS:

If you *missed the book* and operate a business in our market area. Call the Similkameen Spotlight at: 250-295-3535 or Fax us a note at: 250-295-7322 and publish your name and number at no charge.

P V D Q H

N @

R E F G ¡ I ¢ J K Y W B £

U A

¤ ¢ £ £

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

P V

D Q

H N @ R E

F G

I ¡ ¢ J

K Y W B U A

££ £ ¤

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

WE MISSED THE BOOK

D Q

H N @

R E F G ¡

I J K

Y W

B U A

¢¢£

¤ ¥

A14 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SPOTLIGHT on TELEVISION

PEACH CHBC KNOW KSPS KHQ KREM A&E KXLY GBL CITV CBUT TLC YTV TSN MC CTVBC DISC TOON FAM KTLA RSP CITY HIST COM SPC BRAV SHOW WGN KAYU SPIKE

P V D Q H N

@ R E F G ¡ I ¤ ¤ ¤ J ¥

K Y W

£ B £

U A

¢ ¢¢ £ £

P V D

H N

@ R E F G I

Y W

U A

¢ £

Spotlight on Smiles

Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to the Princeton Baptist Church members and Young Life personnel that hosted the free Children’s Fair at the Arena last week! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Double Thumbs Down to whomever it was that wrecked the signs and post located at Cormack Marsh. Find something better to do with your time, please! Name: Kaydence and Kenya Likes: Showing their support for cousin Owen and enjoying the Chocolate Extravaganza!

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 Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 - 11 a.m.

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Baptist Church of Princeton

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living Water

Community Church Invites You to

38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

TRY YOUR HAND AT HOMEMADE SALSA TORTILLA CHIPS JUST AREN’T THE SAME WITHOUT SALSA, A SPICY SAUCE THAT HAS MANY VARIATIONS. MANY PEOPLE ENJOY STORE-BOUGHT SALSA, BUT HOME CHEFS AND FOODIES MIGHT WANT TO TRY THEIR HANDS AT HOMEMADE SALSA, WHICH CAN BE JUST AS DELICIOUS AS A RESTAURANTQUALITY VARIETY. IF YOU LIKE YOUR SALSA TO COME WITH A LITTLE EXTRA KICK, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RECIPE FOR “FIERY CORN SALSA” FROM KELLEY CLEARY COFFEEN’S “200 EASY MEXICAN RECIPES” (ROBERT ROSE).

FIERY CORN SALSA MAKES 2 CUPS 1/4 3

CUP OLIVE OIL TABLESPOONS FRESHLY SQUEEZED LIME JUICE 2 TEASPOONS MINCED FRESH CILANTRO 3 TOMATOES, SEEDED AND DICED 11/2 CUPS CORN KERNELS

CAPRICORN: Family matters will fare better this week than business matters, Capricorn. Focus more of your energy on your home life than happenings at the office that are beyond your control. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, pay attention to all of the little details this week. If you can keep your eyes open, you may find new opportunities coming your way in the next few days. PISCES: Pisces, don’t let your emotions get the best of you when making an important decision this week. Let logic reign. ARIES: Interaction with an elder is something to cherish this week, Aries. Listen closely to the good advice you are offered, as it will pay dividends down the road. TAURUS: Taurus, a new coworker may come to you with questions. This is your opportunity to serve as a mentor and use your experience to help the next generation. GEMINI: Gemini, you are intent on purchasing an expensive item sometime this week, but make sure it can be returned. Hold on to the receipt and carefully survey your finances. CANCER: It is time to get out of a rut, Cancer. Explore a new fashion choice or dine on a different type of ethnic food. The idea is to step out of your comfort zone. LEO: Leo, thoughts of returning to school may have floated around in your mind in the past. This week you are energized to investiage your educational options. VIRGO: Your creativity is on display this week, Virgo. You have ideas, and you need to put your thoughts in motion, whether through an art project or entrepreneurial venture. LIBRA: Your ability to compromise is a big asset in the workplace, Libra. This alone can propel your career to new heights. You’ll take a few steps in the right direction this week. SCORPIO: Your ability to stay informed helps you to feel in touch with your surroundings, Scorpio. You will enjoy socializing with friends this week and may host a gathering. SAGITTARIUS: Do your best to turn a negative into a positive, Sagittarius. It may require a little creative thinking to pull this off, but you are up to the task. Start by smiling more often. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

www.similkameenspotlight.com A15

TO 3 JALAPENO PEPPERS, SEEDED AND DICED SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

1. IN A LARGE BOWL, COMBINE OIL, LIME JUICE AND CILANTRO. ADD TOMATOES, CORN AND JALAPENO TO TASTE. MIX WELL UNTIL CORN MIXTURE IS WELL COATED. SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.

TRANSFER TO AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER AND REFRIGERATE, STIRRING OCCASIONALLY, FOR 1 HOUR OR UP TO 2 DAYS. TIP: IN PLACE OF THE CORN KERNELS, YOU CAN USED CANNED CORN, DRAINED; FROZEN CORN, THAWED; OR CORN FROM THE COB, COOKED ON THE STOVE TOP. FOR A SMOKY FLAVOR, USE CORN GRILLED ON THE BARBECUE GRILL.

A16 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

Huffy’s Auto Repair

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

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

966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca 11/13W_HAB28 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

We Splash For Cash Paint Jobs!

CAN-AM SKIDOO

CONTRACTING

Reichert Sales & Service Ltd ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service reichertsales@mac.com

Marg & Ed Reichert

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK FLOORING

FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies

250-295-6938

GREENHOUSE

Mon. - Sat., 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun., 10:30 am to 4:00 pm

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

Phone:(250)499-5785 Email: don_annas@nethop.net

AD SPACE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIP.

Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge

www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com

FLOWERS

Look for your Favourites & Check out whats new!

WN!

N TO NEW I

princetonflowerstop.com 250-295-5440

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses & GARDEN CENTRE

Greatest Selection in the Similkameen! Grower Owned & Operated

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Farm Feed and Pet Food 222 Burton Ave., Princeton

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca

11/13W_HAB28

BEDDING & PELLET

Cell: 250-295-8025

Heather Dobbs

Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

Office: 250-295-3222 Email: hdobbs@telus.net

ROOFING SPECIALISTS ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting

•10% Seniors Discount

RAY MICHAUD

email: roofer.101@hotmail.com

Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

1167 Hwy 3 East

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

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014

www.similkameenspotlight.com A17

Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

DARYL CLARKE

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

N & L SERVICES

Certiﬁed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing

Phone: 250-295-0095

Cell: 250-293-6021 BINS & DISPOSAL

BACKHOE SERVICES

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

CONTRACTOR

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

Laska’s Floor Service

•Supply

•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0454 / Fax: 250-295-0474 www.laskasflooring.com

Email: mlaska@nethop.net

$15.00 PER WEEK YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

ING

PLOW

2 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

TOWING

BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE

THE HUT

WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING!

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

FENCING/SEPTIC SERVICES Rentals, Supplies & Services

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

250-295-6449 www.rdlandscaping.ca Septic inStallation *Gov’t Cert./Registered/Isured* • new inStall • Replacement • maintenance contRactS

FENCING SPECIALISTS

PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

HANDYMAN SERVICES

General Home Repairs & Renovations

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS

Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside

Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies

Macey MacDonald

Mobile Home Specialty No Job Too Small Professional Decks

YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

IF I CAN’T FIX IT... Try NASA* I’ll fix, adjust and correct your vehicle to your satisfaction, or I DON’T CHARGE!

OTTER VALLEY

$15.00 PER WEEK FLOORING SERVICES

HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS

250-295-4393 Cell: 250-295-2049

POST SALES

PET SUPPLIES Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies

Quality Foods, Toys and Supplies for your Dogs & Cats.

Gord McEwen www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: gord@westcoasttruckparts.com

le y t S Old Posts

Brian Coyne Owner

Sales & Delivery

Phone: 250-295-7381

Princeton Plaza

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

SEPTIC SERVICES

RESTAURANT #

F1rst Choice

SEPTIC SERVICE

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

A18 Wednesday, 28, 2014 A18 www.similkameenspotlight.com www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May May 28, 2014 The Similkameen Similkameen Spotlight Spotlight

Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.295.3535 fax 250.295.7322 email classiﬁeds@similkameenspotlight.com INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE MARINE

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

Announcements

Children

Employment

Services

Coming Events

Daycare Centers

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Legal Services

FREE TRAM RIDES

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

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

PCL ENERGY - Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume by email to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

UNFILED TAX returns? Unreported income? Avoid prosecution and penalties. Call a tax attorney first! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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.

Obituaries

Hell’s Gate Airtram in the Scenic Fraser Canyon presents

Canyon Appreciation Day Sunday, June 8, 10 am - 5 pm Live entertainment, food & tons of fun for the whole family!

Season Passes $7.00 604-867-9277 hellsgateairtram.com.

Information IN-FLIGHT Magazine... SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (six times a year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

Introduction Service Are you... new to the area? Do you... have a new baby? Are you... a new Bride?

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

Local representative required please visit www.welcomewagon.ca

Personals MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. no risk program, stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248

Funeral Homes

Employment Business Opportunities EMPLOYERS CAN’T find the work-at-home Medical Transcriptionists they need in Canada! Get the training you need to fill these positions. Visit CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today! GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All Cash-Retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

Career Opportunities PUT YOUR experience to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates. Register now online at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306.

Education/Trade Schools APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship for Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline May 31, 2014. Send applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information online at : www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship THERE IS still a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great workfrom-home career! Contact us today at: www.canscribe.com call 1.800.466.1535 or email: info@canscribe.com.

Help Wanted Class 1 Driver needed, good wages/benefits, call 250-2958855

Funeral Homes

FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928. Hairstylist required for a busy well established salon in Invermere BC. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. It is very easy to build clientele during busy summer months. Please call/leave message 250 342 9863 Help wanted, Serving i Right, Part - time, Bring resume to office Monday to Friday, 10 - 4, 170 Bridge Street, Princeton. Princeton Museum NOW HIRING - Two positions for the 2014 summer season. Museum Archive Assistant, Museum Supervisor. Looking for a summer job? Are you a student (15 years or older) who is enrolled for classes in the 2014/2015 school year (secondary or post)? If so we would love to meet you! Drop off, mail or email your resume: princetonmuseum@gmail.com PO Box 281 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 250-295-7588

Obituaries

Services

Financial Services 1ST & 2nd mortgages - residential, commercial & agricultural - good, bad and no creditwelcome - rates start at 2.89% - ResCom Mortgage Solutions - Call (855)585-2080 or info@rescommortgage.com 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.

Obituaries HAW, LAURA

Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma, and great-grandma, Laura Haw, on May 16, 2014 one day after her 88th birthday. Her family was with her. Pre-deceased by her husband Harvey, in 1996, she is survived by Glenda (Larry) McLean of Red Deer, AB, Calvin (Betty Montgomery) of Princeton, BC, Dennis (Donna) of Surrey, BC, and Dean of Coquitlam, BC, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Having lived in the Princeton community for 25 years, she leaves many wonderful friends and neighbours. At her request there will be no service. A private internment will take place at a later date. Donations can be made in Laura’s Memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The family would like to thank Dr. Colleen Black, the Royal Canadian Legion, Princeton O.A.P., her bridge girls, bingo friends, and all her other dear friends and neighbours for their care and support during this dif¿cult time.

CLELLAND

MARTHA ALICE ‘TINY’: Martha passed away unexpectedly at Ridgewood Lodge on May 18, 2014 at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters Lorna Hiebert of Princeton, BC. Lorraine Hungle (Jim) of Spruce Grove, AB. son Raymond Carpenter (Kay) of Princeton, BC. daughter Glenda Hodgson (Robert) of Vernon, BC. 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren, and sister Marian Ryan of Chula Vista, California. Martha was sadly predeceased by her father Elmer Foss, mother Mary Ehlinger, step father Nicko Ehlinger, sisters Alma, Mabel, and Lilian as well as husbands Ernest Carpenter and James Clelland, son in law Stan Hiebert and great granddaughter Nicole Elliott. Tiny was born in Beaverlodge, Alberta on September 23, 1921 but lived her younger years in Grand Prairie, AB where she married Ernest ‘Buster’ Brown Carpenter on September 21, 1939. They had four children. She later settled in in Hope, BC where, as a single mother she raised four children working as a waitress and in sales. On November 7, 1969 she married James Clelland. After 21 years she retired to Vernon where she would spend the next 27 years. Martha spent the last 14 years of her life in Princeton, where she moved to be closer to Lorna and Stan. After living in Vermilion Court for 10 years she moved to Ridgewood Lodge for 15 months where she received wonderful care from the compassionate staff and developed many wonderful friendships. Martha was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 38 years, Rebekah Lodge, Royal Purple, and Begma Sigma Phi. Tiny loved music and played guitar and organ. She also enjoyed swimming, knitting, hawini dancing, going to the casino, camp¿res and family. :e will miss her love, her smile, and her song. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.Hansonsfuneral.ca.

Similkameen Spotlight May 28, 2014 The Similkameen Spotlight Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Services

Pets & Livestock

Legal Services

Personal Care

Pets

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

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

Painting & Decorating WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM

(1) 250-899-3163

SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen

Proudly serving the community since 1948 • www.similkameenspotlight.com

SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local area includes: Princeton & Area H, Hedley

Local Regular: 3 00 Local Seniors: 30 00 Out of town: 5 00 U.S. : 13 25

SriceV incOXGe tDxeV

Box 340, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-3535

cODVViÀeGV#ViONDPeenVSotOiJht coP

Eamor #340 Roping Saddle & stand, plus many extra’s. Asking $1300 Firm. 250-295-3134 after 5 pm.

Merchandise for Sale

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Friendly Frank

Business/Ofﬁce Service PHOTOCOPY SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE SPOTLIGHT: PRICES STARTING AT:

Set of 4 white spoke wheels, 15x7, 6 stud chevy $99. Set of 4 mag wheels 15x6x42 $50. Call 250-295-7435

Garage Sales Furniture, tools, electric boat loader, new snowblower & misc. items. Moving Sale. 390 Burton Avenue Sat & Sun, May 31 & June 1. 9 am daily Knights of Columbus KFC Yard Sale, June 7 & June 14, Catholic Church Hall on Lime Street, 9 am each day.

Misc. for Sale Black & White Copies:

15 ¢ each Colour Copies: 75 ¢ each

FAX/SCAN SERVICES AVAILABLE

Financial Services

Tack/Supplies

3 Rooms For $299, 2 Coats Any Colour

Business/Ofﬁce Service

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

Financial Services

2002 Buick Lesaber, custom, power all, auto start, $4500 OBO. 6-8 man Hot Tub, 5 months old, moving, need to sell! 7’ x7’ x 36”, includes chemicals, lid, auto lid lift wiring. Call 250-295-6444 Case 350 B Dozer, $8000. Lrg. (rock) screen $200. Call 250-295-3756

Financial Services

LIFE-CHANGING DEBT SOLUTIONS

“I was tired of debt. It was time for a permanent change.”

www.similkameenspotlight.com A19

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Furnished Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, must be quiet. Rents start at $525.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.

Honda 1000 Watt generator, runs great $275. Call 250-2957435 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - 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.

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Please call 1.866.960.0045 or visit us online: www.dollars4guns.com. Looking for a Mosquito Tent/Canopy. 250-295-7425

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 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

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commercial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm downtown location, new paint, new laminate floors, W/D F/S. Avail. June 1. DD & ref’s required. $700/month plus utilities. Call 250-295-4106

3 bdrm, 2 bath home, close to downtown, new appliances + energy efficient furnace & hot water. Very clean & comfortable.. Must have good ref., no pets, $1,000 plus utilities + DD. 250-295-6408

Cawston, 2bdrm mobile, 3bdrm mobile & 1 bdrm cottage, country (beside orchard) $700 (incl util)., 250-499-0558 Downtown house for rent, 1 lg bdrm, 1 sm bdrm, renovated, Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Rent $700 a month & utilities. 250-295-7557 HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 Well maintained 4 bedroom home on the beautiful Tulameen River. Close to school and town, fenced yard. Available now - must be seen! Call 250-295-7664

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Rentals

or visit our website at MNPdebt.ca Resident ofﬁce - 700, 1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna Government Licensed Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Career Opportunities

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: • Electrician with Red Seal certification and with construction or industrial experience required to work at the Graymont Pavilion Lime Plant. • Must become engaged in continuous improvement and willing to work in a team environment. • Regular shifts will be 8 hrs/day from Monday to Friday – steady day shift. • Must be willing to work overtime when required. • Located in Pavilion B.C. situated between Cache Creek and Lillooet, B.C. Wages And Benefits As Per The Collective Agreement. Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: careers@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

Cars - Domestic 88 Ford Tempo, good running car, need more room in the back yard. Priced to sell! $300 OBO. 250-293-1159 89 GMC Jimmy 4x4, $500. 92 Ford F 150 4x4, $1200. 97 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, $1600. Call 250-295-6975

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Subaru, 300,000 km, 1 lady owner, good condition, $2,000. Call 250-295-6002

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

310.DEBT(3328) PENTICTON

Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca

2+ bdrm house for rent, incl. fridge & stove, N/S, No Pets, Avail. immed. $850/month, references required, 250.493.6308

Apt/Condo for Rent FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.

Help Wanted EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Princeton has an opportunity for a student labourer in the Public Works Department. This position is suited for a self-motivated, well organized individual that can work with minimal supervision. Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, this person will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality and will perform a number of functions within the public works department. General maintenance duties will include manual tasks involving physical effort. Grade 12 and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with a safe driving record are required. A driver’s abstract may be requested. You must be physically fit and capable of using power equipment. Good public relations and interpersonal skills are essential. Excellent communication and team skills are a must. A valid first aid certificate is an asset. This is a seasonal temporary position intended for students who will be attending a post secondary education program in September. The ideal candidate may be considering a career in civil engineering or landscape horticulture or other related fields. This position is within the jurisdiction of the Town of Princeton and CUPE Local 608 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. Successful candidates will be selected based on their education, experience and skills related to the position. Please forward your resume by May 30, 2014 to: Town of Princeton PO Box 670 151 Vermilion Avenue Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Or email to jobs@princeton.ca The Town of Princeton thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Recreational/Sale 1998 5th Wheel Trailer with slide out. Excellent condition. $6000 Firm. 250-295-3134

Scrap Car Removal “WANTED” Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal. U Call I Haul. Scrap Metal & Vehicles can be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some. 250-295-5102

Trucks & Vans 1992 Ford Ranger, good tires & rims, in good condition and runs well. Tilt, Air, 4x4. Best offer Takes. 250-295-6446

Cottages / Cabins

Monthly Rentals:

• Fully furnished and includes utilities. • Rooms from $400 - $450 • 2 Bedroom Apt. $1000 - $1200 • 4 Bedroom Apt. $1800 • 4 Bedroom Cabin by Creekside $1800 • RV Site $500 Also 2/3 Bedroom House with huge yard to the river. Fully furnished but excludes hydro: 207 Angela Ave. $1000

Phone Princeton Castle Resort 250-295-7988

NE W !

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/¥/*Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ≠ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 72/84/48 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD/2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT/2014 Chevrolet Trax LS. 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 $139/$119/$208 for 72/84/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing 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. ¥ 0%/0.9%/0% for 48/60/48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax/2014 Equinox based 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: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax/2014 Equinox including Freight and Air Tax is $20,845/$20,295/$27,735 at 0%/0.9%/0% APR, with $995/$1,695/$1,999 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payments are $99/$99/$139 for 48/60/48 months. Total obligation is $11,334/$14,599/$16,505 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,510/$6,291/$11,230. ¥* $1,800 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze 1LT. Cash credits available on most models. See participating dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. Offers end June 2, 2014. ^^ Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ~Includes 6 months trial of Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Turn-by-Turn Navigation not available in certain areas; availability impacted by some geographical/cellular limitations), advisor assisted-routing available; Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. t Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. + The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. Consumer Digest Best Buy was awarded to the 2010-2014 Equinox. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). *† Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ** Based on GM testing in accordance to Government of Canada test methods. ¥¥ Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and June 2, 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. To protect your card balance, register online at www.petro-canada.ca/preferred today. †† 2014 Equinox 2LT equipped with the True North Edition are eligible to receive an $800 MSRP credit equal to the MSRP of the Perforated Leather Seating Option (AFL/AFN/AFM). Dealer Trade or Factory order may be required. Offer available to units purchased/delivered from March 1 to June 2, 2014. ^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. *‡ Offer valid from April 1, 2014 to June 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $750 Spring Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2013/2014 Chevrolet model. Retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible Pontiac, Saturn, Saab, Oldsmobile, Cobalt and HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive $1500 Spring Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2013/2014 Chevrolet model delivered during the Program Period. 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 $1500 credit includes GST/PST/HST 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.

A20 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight

SpotlightCOMMUNITY

Valley First treats local families to free movie night lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Lisa Carleton

The Valley First Blue Blitz team consisting of Lindsay Wozniak, Leslie Edwards, Cheryl Rempel, Linda Thompson, Martin Hough, Suzanne Holland, Shannon White and Norma Tremblay surprised residents of Princeton, on Friday with a free pass to the The Lego Movie. A Blue Blitz, performed by Valley First Credit Union and Insurance employees is otherwise known as Random Acts of Kindness and are carried on throughout the community at various times during the year. “We enjoy getting out into the community and making a difference,” said local branch manager, Suzanne Holland.” The surprise treat included free popcorn and a Lego toy for each child, complements of Valley First. “This is just great and so nice of them,” said Nadine McEwen, Recreation and Cultural Coordinator for the Town Of Princeton, “They gave me a call and we made it happen.”

SPRING BONUS: ELIGIBLE OWNERS RECEIVE UP TO $1,500*‡

CHEVROLET FUELED UP EVENT

SAVE MORE WITH A GAS CARD ON OUR MOST FUEL EFFICIENT LINEUP EVER**

0% ON SELECT 2014 MODELS

PLUS

ELIGIBLE OWNERS RECEIVE A SPRING BONUS UP TO

PURCHASE FOR FINANCING UP TO

LEASING

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

1,500

*‡

FOR UP TO

A CONSUMERS DIGEST BEST BUY FOR 5 YEARS AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS¥ WITH $1,999 DOWN BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $27,735. OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

OFFERS END JUNE 2ND

84 60

COMPLETE CARE MONTHS≠

MONTHS¥

BI-WEEKLY FOR 48 MONTHS¥ WITH $995 DOWN BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $20,845 OFFER INCLUDES $1,800 LEASE CASH,¥ * FREIGHT & PDI

40¢

NO-CHARGE LEATHER PACKAGE† †

ASK ABOUT OUR

2 PLUS

2014 CRUZE LT AIR & AUTO

FUEL EFFICIENT ECOTEC 1.4L TURBO VVT DOHC ENGINE BEST IN CLASS SAFETY WITH 10 STANDARD AIRBAGS *†

OWNERS RECEIVE $ A SPRING BONUS UP TO PLUS ELIGIBLE 1,500*‡

OFF/LITRE ¥ ¥ GAS CARD

5.7 L/100 KM HWY | 7.8 L/100 KM CITYW

50 MPG HIGHWAY

2014 EQUINOX LS FWD AIR & AUTO

C O M P L I M E N TA RY

YEARS/40,000 KM

OIL CHANGES^^

40¢

46 MPG HIGHWAY

6.1 L/100 KM HWY | 9.2 L/100 KM CITYW

P O W E RT R A I N

YEARS/160,000 KM

W A R R A N T Y^

OFF/LITRE GAS CARD

ON ALL 2014 MODELS¥ ¥

OFF/LITRE ¥ ¥ GAS CARD

LEASE

$ 99 AT 0%

52 MPG HIGHWAY

5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITYW

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

TURBOCHARGED 1.4L ECOTEC ENGINE AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

2014 TRAX LS FWD ~

LEASE

$ 99 AT 0.9%

BI-WEEKLY FOR 60 MONTHS¥ WITH $1,695 DOWN BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $20,295. OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

OWNERS RECEIVE $ A SPRING BONUS UP TO PLUS ELIGIBLE 1,500*‡

OFF/LITRE ¥ ¥ GAS CARD

LEASE

$ 139 AT 0%

LTZ MODEL SHOWN

YEARS/160,000 KM

R O A D S I D E

ASSISTANCE ^

CHEVROLET.CA

Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]