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Princeton, we need to talk Page 4

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Princeton teachers take to the street Andrea DeMeer publisher@similkameenspotlight.com

If honks, hoots and waves are anything to measure by, the people of Princeton are firmly sided with teachers in their protracted labor dispute. More than 50 teachers, support workers, friends and members of the public gathered in the town square Friday for a picket line that had all the flavour of a street party, up to and including a barbecue and free hot dogs. Richard Jensen was out to support the Princeton District Teachers’ Union along with his five-year-old daughter Eden. He is a new teacher at Princeton Secondary School. “We just moved here from Winnipeg. I took a $6,000 a year pay cut to work here,” he said. Jensen said he has first hand knowledge that British Columbia classrooms lack the investment and resources found in other parts of Canada. He said the lack of funding for special needs students is particularly concerning. Shawna Torres, a Grade 3 teacher at John Allison School in Princeton, said the labour battle is stressful for several reasons. “I’m okay financially right now but I know that others are not.” She said she believes the government is trying to demonize teachers through comments in the media. “It’s hurtful and really distressing.” While everyone in downtown seemed to enjoy the rally, the government and the teachers’ union sparred throughout the day and into the weekend. Education Minister Peter Fassbender rejected the B.C. Teachers Federation’s call for binding arbitration to end the strike. He said the BCTF never gave the province a detailed written proposal and the union’s insistence on several preconditions would have tilted arbitration in its favour. “It became very clear that it was another empty effort to give parents and teachers a false hope that there is a simple way to resolve the dispute,” Fassbender said

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Natalie Yurkowski, 10, and Kaelen Druck, 9, were enthusiastic about being on the picket line in downtown Princeton Friday. The girls attend Vermilion Forks Elementary School.

Saturday. BCTF president Jim Iker urged the province to agree to arbitration and leave class size and composition to be settled by the courts, promising the union would then hold a membership vote on suspending the strike and returning to work. Fassbender said binding arbitration hands over control to a third party and risks an outcome that compromises B.C.’s balanced budget and unacceptably damages the province’s finances. The last use of binding arbitration by the province in 2001 led to a surprise $400-million increase in fees for B.C.

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doctors that prompted the government to raise the provincial sales tax by 0.5 per cent. Fassbender remained firm that the province wants a negotiated settlement in line with the pay raises accepted by other government unions. “The BCTF leadership is trying to avoid having the tough conversation with their members about what is realistic and achievable at the bargaining table.” Iker reiterated the offer Sunday, calling it a “fair, workable, and pragmatic plan to end the strike, open schools, and get children back into classrooms.”

He said his only precondition is that the province drop its proposed E80 clause, which allows either side to dodge the effect of a future appeal court ruling against them on class size and special needs resources. “Their attempt to bargain their way out of their two court losses has been the biggest obstacle to a settlement,” Iker said. Prior to the BCTF offer, government negotiator Peter Cameron said arbitration was undesirable, not just because of the financial risk to government, but because it takes the decision out of the hands of both the government and the BCTF. With files from Jeff Nagel, Black Press.

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Posse coach insists on character first by Andrea DeMeer publisher@similkameenspotlight. com

When Bill Rotheisler talks about his plans for developing the Princeton Posse, he wastes very few words describing what happens on the ice. He talks about character, passion, commitment, teamwork and friendship. Don’t be fooled however, into imagining the Posse’s head coach and general manager is running the Montessori version of a hockey program. The Princeton Posse gets more practice time than any team in the division and the goal is serious. “This year, it’s first in the division,” says Rotheisler. Last year how did the Posse finish? “Last in the division.” He smiles. “We came in with a two-year plan.” Rotheisler and assistant coach Mark McNaughton joined the Posse organization last June, following a break with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. During their time with the Kings that team earned its first ever playoff sweep, the North Division Playoff Championship, a trip to the league final, and the Cyclone Taylor Cup. Rotheisler and McNaughton declined offers from clubs that would have paid them more money, and given them more opportunity to sleep, in order to come to Princeton. They were impressed with the town– the smallest Junior B market in the province. “It’s the culture here…everything is hockey,” he says. “And we were blown away by the board.” Rotheisler acknowledges the Posse had its best ever season on the ice just previous to his own move here. The organization was troubled, however.

“The team had to be re-built. It was so beyond rebuilt. We cleaned house, the executive changed…we flipped players, we even painted the walls.” With a late start in preparing for their first season in Princeton “we were expected to do pretty poorly,” says Rotheisler. The season record was 16-32. “It wasn’t a Cinderella story to be sure.” The 2014-2015 season, which begins Friday night with a home game against the Golden Rockets, is shaping up a little differently. “Last year we had 15 rookies,” says Rotheisler. “This year we have 15 veterans. I have never seen the dressing room this good before. It’s an awesome crew.” Rotheisler is well placed to make that assessment. In 2011 he represented Team Canada Pacific at the U17 World Hockey Championships, where he was part of a coaching staff that won bronze and helped put many future NHL stars on the international stage, including a defense corps that consumed 3 of the top 7 draft picks in the 2012 NHL draft. It’s all a little ironic for a man who as a player “would probably have been voted the least likely to coach. I never ever visualized it or thought about it until I was thrown into it.” Rotheisler, whose skating career topped out at Junior B and some Junior A play, got his first opportunity to coach when he agreed to help a friend and assist at a practice with the Calgary Coyotes, a senior women’s AAA team. “The coach didn’t show up and all of a sudden I’m the only one there and I’m sitting there and there is this white board and I’m thinking ‘well, maybe I remember a few drills.’ We put together a practice and the girls

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Posse head coach and GM Bill Rotheisler demands a high teamwork ethic. This message, on the outside of the dressing room door, was the contribution of #16 Tyler Ehlers.

loved it.” The absentee coach never returned and Rotheisler led the team for the balance of the year. As the Coyotes ranged in age up to 25 Rotheisler, at 19, was the youngest person in the dressing room. Rotheisler defines his approach to the bench as being focused on team selection and mutual respect between staff and team.

Posse hosts two games and the exciting Evening of Champions this weekend

The coming weekend will be perhaps the biggest for Posse hockey in Princeton this year. Grab your families, your cameras, your autograph books and your love for the game and get involved. The Posse’s season opener against the Golden Rockets is Friday night and the puck drops at 7 p.m. Be prepared for a VIP greeting at the gates. New this year, Susan Robinson and her husband Peter, owners of Ace Hardware and Fletcher Building

Supplies, will be welcoming each fan personally into the rink. Ace Hardware recently became the Posse’s major sponsor. Saturday September 13 brings a special offthe-ice event – The Evening of Champions. An important fundraiser for the Posse organization, the event celebrates Ivan McClelland, author of the book From Gold Mine to Gold Medal. McClelland backstopped the 1955 Penticton Vees to their famous world championship. McClelland will be meeting the public at the Riverside Centre at 7 p.m. The evening includes food and beverages, as well auctions and draws with many prizes up for grabs including Princeton Posse jerseys, a replica Team Canada jersey and a framed picture of McClelland with Norris Trophy and Stanely Cup winner Duncan Keith and NHL referee Steve Kozari. Sunday at 2 p.m. the Posse squares off at home against Chase Heat. Tickets for the Evening of Champions are $10 and are available at Ace Hardware or at www. princetonposse.org. Weekend passes including the Champion’s evening as well as both games are available for $25. See you at the rink!

The recruiting process for Junior B divisions is increasingly competitive and far-reaching. Rotheisler and McNaughton “spent hours and hours” studying and vetting just the character of the players who were drafted over the summer. “At this level you get a lot of players who may be missing some polish but they have the raw skills. Mostly it’s up to us to be able to

know they are coachable.” That philosophy of setting high expectations for respect extends to every aspect of team life, including how the players spend their free time, how they comport themselves in the community, and how tidy the dressing room is after practice. Princeton gets to see how that all comes together on the ice, Friday at 7 o’clock.

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Princeton man involved in fatal collision

A Kelowna man was killed early Monday morning, after he was struck while apparently trying to fill his car with gas on the side of the highway. The driver of the pick up truck that struck the man is from Princeton. The driver remained at the scene. Police are not releasing names of either individual. The incident occurred at 6:24 a.m on Highway 97 near Oceola Road and Pelmewash Parkway, Lake Country. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and investigators remain on scene.

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Ten-year-old Payton Granston of Princeton and her dog Digby take a break at Gyro Park after finishing the Paws for a Cause fundraising walk Sunday in Penticton. This was Payton’s fourth time participating and she would end up donating just under $700. Last year she raised about $900. In total this year’s event by the South Okanagan Similkameen branch brought in just over $25,000 with possibly more to come.

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Dollars roll in to support local groups Thanks to a few local donors and the Princeton Rotary the Princeton Community Fund sits at $10,000. The local donors and the Rotary donated the initial $5,000 to establish the Fund and the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan | Similkameen matched the contributions with an additional $5,000. In 2013, the Community Foundation embarked on the Smart and Caring Communities initiative to help communities establish a sustainable source of funding. A few local individuals, business and organizations have been working with the Foundation to build a local endowment fund that would provide perpetual funding for the community. “Community Funds are a great way for local citizens to help build a legacy for the community they care passionately about,” said Sarah Trudeau, Regional Development Coordinator for the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. “The Princeton Community Fund ensures that all grants made from the fund will be used to support projects in

Princeton,” added Trudeau. Any donations made to the Princeton Community Fund will stay in the community and continue to provide support, forever,” said Trudeau. In 2014, the Community Foundation received over $30,000 in grant applications from the Princeton area and granted over $6,000 to local organizations. In its 22 year history, the Community Foundation has granted over $15,000 to local Princeton organizations in the form of grants and scholarships. “With the establishment the Princeton Community Fund, we are building a sustainable source of funding for Princeton,” said Trudeau. “There is a legacy in place to support the programs and services that make Princeton a great place to live and work,” said Trudeau. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Princeton Community Fund or to make a donation can contact the Community Foundation at 250-493-9311 or email coordinator@cfso.net.

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Princeton, we need to talk

We need to talk about people who kill themselves. We need to talk, and talk and talk about them. Every day. People kill themselves. Every day. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. A number of events are planned in the province’s interior to promote suicide awareness and prevention. In Kelowna MPs Ron Cannan and Dan Albas are leading a two-hour discussion called “Conversations about Suicide.” There is a suicide prevention workshop in Williams Lake, and kite flying ceremonies, barbecues and memorials in Castlegar, Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Kamloops, Midway and Nelson. Unfortunately there is no event for Princeton – that would be a great project to work on for next year – but it doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t talk about people who kill themselves. Approximately 500 people in British Columbia kill themselves every year, while another 3,000 people in the rest of the country take their own lives. Selfkilling is one of the most common causes of death around the globe, claiming approximately 800,000 lives annually. How many do you ever read about? How many do you ever talk about? Unless someone is the funniest comedian on the planet or perhaps living common-law with a famous rock star, the story of suicide is not told. People won’t even call these deaths by their proper name, as if the word suicide is somehow embarrassing. Many suicides that go “unspoken” should be reported in the media. Not because reporters are bloodthirsty drama junkies, but because once a thing gets reported on, people talk will about it. Every sudden death is personal and tragic and suicides don’t need to be outed. However often they occur as legitimate news. There is a mad rush to locate a missing person. Print, electronic and social media are employed to find that person before it is too late. It is always too late. Police then issue a brief statement that says: “Foul is play is not suspected. The investigation is closed.” This is cop-code for suicide and everyone knows it. For crying out loud suicide kills 800,000 people a year. It’s hardly a big, deep, dark secret. Only it is. The argument is made that to report a death as a suicide would cause unnecessary pain to survivors. Yet by not reporting suicides we confer shame on those people who need understanding the most. How can that be kinder than basic honesty and genuine support? It’s just plain crazy. Recently the World Health Organization released its first report on global suicide. It found that while there is an obvious link between suicide and mental health disorders, many people kill themselves impulsively, in crisis brought on by the stress of financial or relationship problems, or illness. Vulnerable populations such as indigenous peoples, LGBT persons and those living with violence are also at higher risk. It’s constructive that the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2014 is Connecting Canada. “Sometimes just a few genuine words or concern and active listening can create an open discussion about suicide and encourage an at risk person to seek help. You can make a big difference,” says Jenny Green, Interior Community Health Facilitator. This is a critical message for people living in a town like Princeton, where there is insufficient access to mental health services. If you or someone you know needs help the toll free number, staffed 24 hours a day by Interior Health, is 1-888-353-CARE (2273.) Put it in your contacts. And Princeton…Can we talk? -AD

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Factory model fading for schools

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitration on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere. This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007. BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the government’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs. “This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said. In short, there will be a negotiated settlement, eventu-

ally. The union Some B.C. chose to begin the teachers have strike, and now begun advertising tutoring sermust find a way vices online. With to e4nd it. distance learning The government’s position and other online in this dispute is education options unlike any of the expanding in all many that pre60 public school TOM FLETCHER ceded it. And it districts, the digital revolution is points the way to an evolution unfolding quickly. The B.C. govof education that ernment made a couple of cannot be stopped. The announcement of a $40- announcements in April, one a-day payment for days lost about moving to digital verduring a fall strike for chil- sions of textbooks and another dren under 13 was greeted with about a digital merger of 1,600 scorn by the BCTF and its school libraries with public echo chambers. Parents won’t and post-secondary schools. be bribed, they want school, Growth of options accelerates. not daycare, it’s an insult, went Largely drowned out by the the refrain. noise of 1970s-style industrial Before the first week of the labour strife, the B.C. public fall strike was over, nearly two school curriculum is being thirds of eligible parents had refashioned for this new age. enrolled, faced with pickets Among its goals is to “allow at their schools and real and teachers and students the flexmounting child care and tutor- ibility to personalize their ing costs. The union executive, learning experience to better collecting their hefty salaries meet each student’s individual while teachers do without even strengths and needs.” token strike pay, said members One of B.C.’s early modwho are parents should refuse els for self-directed learning is Thomas Haney secondary the money.

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in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time. It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin making up for lost time from the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course. Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 students looking for particular courses they will need by next year. In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule. “Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said. In the longer term, the whole factory model of school is on the way out.

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News stories about snakes should be fun Last week animal control officers in Southern California pursued a white albino cobra that escaped in a residential area. Fox News reported the snake “ran” loose for days. Broadcast journalists. Sheesh. The story called to mind a newsroom incident of about three years ago, when I had a rare disagreement with my managing editor. A teller at the downtown CIBC called the paper to report there was a python on the sidewalk and it appeared to be trying to enter the bank. Owing to the physical limitations of pythons everywhere, it was having difficulty getting the door open. I was very excited about this story. Deer wandering around downtown might not be front page news in Princeton BC, but I can tell you in Ontario you don’t see pythons in the major shopping district every day. My editor, who is normally a sharp guy, showed a puzzling lack of enthusiasm for the story. He thought it was too silly to

will be a snake curled up on take a photo of a snake. the sofa bed. I was already trying on If there is any validity to headlines. Discrimination this concern whatsoever I at local bank – CIBC refuses to serve snakes…Snake would like to also publicly leaves home without walstate that while I am a very let…Is thisssssss the CIBC? happily married 46-yearIf you can’t have fun old woman I am also totally with a snake-at-the-bank petrified of Johnny Depp. story you need to see a One of the first things ANDREA DEMEER chiropractor. my son and I did upon old dog The editor refused to arriving in the Similkameen new tricks take a picture or assign a Valley a month ago was reporter to it. I would have visit the town of Hedley gone out and done it myself except for one and see the gold mine museum. A helpful very large problem. young woman there taught us how to pan I am absolutely drop-dead terrified of for gold, and suggested we rent some panning equipment and take it down to the snakes. Admitting something like that publicly river to try our luck. That sounded like great fun until comis a risk. It is entirely possible that, eventually, as publisher of the local paper, I mon sense kicked in. will tick off someone in this community. Are there snakes down there? (Really that’s more of a certainty.) I’ve Oh well, yes, sure there are snakes. She opened up the possibility that when it hap- was so nonchalant about it, as if she was pens, some evening when I go home there just confirming that the river also had

rocks, and water. Don’t worry, she continued cheerfully. If you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you. Now that was a lie. I was bothered to the point of sweating, standing in the Hedley museum conjuring images of snakes at the river, working on an Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom scenario. In Hedley there are rattlesnakes. An old-timer there told me Princeton, just a short drive away on Highway 3, has no rattlesnakes because of its different elevation. That’s less reassuring than one might think. I’m not really any more scared of a rattlesnake, or an albino cobra, than I am of the lowliest grass or garter snake. If a thing can induce a fatal stroke on sight, the ability to poison you is redundant. Should I happen to do or write something here in Princeton that ticks you off please remember just two words. Johnny. Depp.

Hedley man took a hand in changing the world

Jim Douglass, Hedley’s most famous son. Art Martens livingsignficantly.ca

James (Jim) Douglass was born in Princeton, lived in what later became “the Hedley Pub”, and spent time in jail for participating in a number of high profile protests against the US war effort. He also wrote “JFK And The Unspeakable”, a best seller detailing the cover-up of the Kennedy assassination. In a two hour phone interview from his present home in Birmingham, Alabama, Douglass spoke freely about the early years in Hedley, his work with the Peace Movement and his 6 books. Initially his father managed the Nickel Plate Mine in Hedley. In 1942, when Jim was 5, the family moved

to New York where his father became Vice President of the Kelowna Exploration Company, which owned the Nickel Plate mine. The family valued its local roots and spent summers in Hedley. In 1966, Douglass bought a home in Hedley, so he and his family would have a place to stay while he wrote. “I still consider Hedley my home,” he told me, making no attempt to hide the note of nostalgia in his voice. “It’s the most beautiful place in the world. The reason I don’t live there is that I need to be close to research sources.” His daughter Jennifer now lives in the Hedley house. One summer he

coached the Hedley youth baseball team and recalls a tied game in which longtime local, Derek Lilly, was on third in the 9th inning. “I told Derek not to steal, but there was a wild pitch and he streaked home, scoring the winning run.” Jennifer remembers with evident pride the year he was an organizer of the May Day parade. This later became the Stamp Mill Day Celebration. After receiving a BA from Santa Clara University, Douglass completed an MA in Theology at Notre Dame. He also studied theology in Rome. It was while teaching at the University of Hawaii that the trajectory of his life took a dramatic turn. “In

response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, several students in my class refused to be drafted for the Vietnam War. They burned their draft cards and challenged me to live the theology of peace I was teaching. I joined the Hawaii Resistance and shortly after, I was sitting on the pavement in front of a convoy of trucks carrying National Guardsmen going to Vietnam.” His various acts of civil disobedience netted him 17 months in prison. In the midst of protests against U.S. wars, Douglass has returned to Hedley to write three books and most of a fourth. “There are fewer distractions there,” he said. In the JFK book he contends that the CIA and Pentagon orchestrated events leading to JFK’s assassination. He explains the reasoning, motivation and culture of the CIA and Pentagon, which led them to the assassination decision. Using docudeclassified ments from the Warren Commission hearings, interviews with employees in the security agencies at that time (including Abraham Bolden, black former Secret Service agent), plus other sources, Douglass has unravelled a web of intrigue. He believes the CIA and Pentagon began to seriously turn against JFK when he refused to commit American

forces to an attempted invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles in April, 1961. Kennedy had informed Allen Dulles, CIA head that even if Castro’s forces overpowered the invaders, U.S. troops would not be deployed. “He refused to do what his military advisors wanted,” Douglass asserted. The conflict between him and the CIA deepened when he began to reduce its power and budget. He believed the Agency had attempted to entrap him so he would have to send in troops. “This placed him in direct conflict with a Cold War institution that considered itself accountable to no one.” Then Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev signed the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. It was this progressive turning from a Cold War mentality to a desire for peace that made JFK a serious threat to what Douglass refers to as “the most powerful military/ economic coalition in history.” Douglass got a fortuitous break when Oliver Stone held up “JFK And The Unspeakable” while on Bill Maher’s television show Real Time. “Everyone should read this book,” he urged. Next month ten thousand copies were sold. Yoko Ono, John Lennon’s widow said the same on her blogsite. When I asked Jim

what motivated him to write the book, he replied, “I want to make the world a safer place for my children

and grandchildren.” Hedley can be proud. He is almost certainly its most famous native son!

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Stuart James of Princeton plucks his banjo in the peaceful, outdoor setting of The Grist Mill during the recent Labour Day gathering at the Keremeos heritage site. The annual event pays tribute to the working class with a variety of activities including facility tours, entertainment and food.

Terry Fox run needs volunteers “I’m going to do my very best. I’ll fight. I promise I won’t give up”, the words spoken by a true Canadian hero. Terry Fox had a single dream: a world without cancer. He sought to reach out to every corner of Canada, and beyond, when he embarked on his Marathon of Hope. Terry Fox ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days straight on one leg, to raise awareness for the need for research funding. When his own cancer spread, he was forced to stop running but his dream to find a cure for cancer lives on. This year marks the 34th annual Terry Fox Run and Princeton is seeking volunteers to help keep Terry’s message alive. The Terry Fox Run has taken place in Princeton since 1985 and has a long standing tradition in the community. Sadly, without a run organizer, there has not been an event for the last two years. This year, we are excited to introduce Princeton’s new Run Organizer Holly Fenrick. We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for reviving the run, welcome her to our Terry Fox family and extend the invitation to the community of Princeton to join her team of volunteers. “The Terry Fox Foundation funds research in all kinds of cancer, believing as Terry did, that we need

to conquer this disease once and for all”, says Donna White, Provincial Director for the Terry Fox Foundation British Columbia and Yukon. It is due to the continuous efforts of volunteers, like Holly, that money fundraised in Terry’s name has made The Terry Fox Foundation a national investor in cancer research. Volunteers are needed for both run day

activities and the organizing committee. The organizing committee will confirm the route, promote the run and oversee run day. The run day volunteers only require a half-day commitment. This year’s event in Princeton takes place on the National Run Day, September 14th, 2014. The Runs are a non-competitive, all-inclusive, family oriented activity where

participants can run, walk, blade or bike. Registration is by donation and there is no minimum pledge amount. Participants have the option to be recognized as a corporate team, individual participants, or even as a member of “Terry’s Team” of cancer survivors. Every participant is a special part of the cause, as living proof that cancer research saves lives.

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Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen that nominations for the offices of: Electoral Area Director: Electoral Area “A” (Osoyoos Rural) – one to be elected Electoral Area “B” (Cawston) – one to be elected Electoral Area “C” (Oliver Rural) – one to be elected Electoral Area “D” (Kaleden/OK Falls) – one to be elected Electoral Area “E” (Naramata) – one to be elected Electoral Area “F” (Okanagan Lake West/West Bench) – one to be elected Electoral Area “G” (Keremeos Rural/Hedley) – one to be elected Electoral Area “H” (Princeton Rural) – one to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, 101 Martin Street, Penticton BC V2A 5J9 By fax to: 250.492.0063 By email to: info@rdos.bc.ca

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available at the  RDOS webpage at www.rdos.bc.ca   

RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 250.492.0237 or 1.877.610.3737 E-mail info@rdos.bc.ca.

from Friday August 22, 2014 to the close of the nomination period (Friday October 10, 2014). QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:  Canadian citizen;  18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014);  resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and  not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Christy Malden, Chief Election Officer 250.490.4146 Gillian Cramm, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250.490.4145 or Toll Free 1.877.610.3737

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Fortis pulls plug on Similkameen dam project Joe Fries Western News Staff

Even though Fortis has shelved its proposal to build a hydroelectric dam on the Similkameen River, a local politician for the area isn’t ready yet to breathe a sigh of relief. The utility company announced in a press release last week it will not move forward with the project “at this time,” but left the door open to restart it later. “It’s not cancelled, it’s not put on hold for a year, it’s just out there floating in the ether,” said Brad Hope, who represents

rural Princeton on the board of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen. While not critical of the proposal itself, which was launched in earnest last year with the company’s application to the B.C. government for an investigative-use permit, Hope had been outspoken on the need for more information about how the project would affect residents. “I’ve yet to hear what the great benefit was for the Similkameen Valley,” he said. “We’re back to wait-and-see, but

we’ve been that way for 15 years, I think, since Princeton Light and Power first came forward with the concept. “And I guess that’s why it’s a bit frustrating, because it has been a long time and lots of discussions and it just seemed there was never much that was firm.” Fortis spokeswoman Grace Pickell said it was purely a “business decision” that led the company to pull the plug for now. “It was based on the economic and engineering studies we had conducted

Watch for your fall Leisure Guide coming soon The Town of Princeton believes that participation in parks, recreation, cultural and community activities benefits all individuals in Princeton and District. “Leading an active lifestyle contributes to an overall healthy life within a family, community or as an individual”, states Nadine McEwen, Princeton’s Recreation and Cultural Coordinator. The Fall 2014 Leisure Guide will be available in the community the week of September 15, 2014. The guide is full of

fantastic programs and events found within our active community. Many of these programs are open for registration today. Check out the Town of Princeton for a listing of upcoming programs including active and creative programs for all ages, new programs such as Yoga and Bellydancing, events and performances throughout the community. “There is no time like the present to commit ourselves to begin an active life”, says Nadine. Watch for the Fall Leisure Guide in

your mailbox, at Town Hall and Recreation Facilities or on-line at www.princeton.ca.

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so far, and so we’re not pursuing the project at this time. But if market conditions did change, there’s a potential we would take another look at it,” she explained. Pickell would not elaborate on which market conditions would need to change to revive the project, although the dam was expected to generate revenue through both power production and benefits from flow control downstream in the U.S. from its water storage ability. Just hours before Fortis announced publicly last week that it had shelved the project, company officials met behind closed doors with the RDOS board. When the meeting was reopened to the public, Allan Patton, the director for rural Oliver, urged Fortis to create a conservation fund if, and when, it jolts the dam project back to life. “We should look at, and budget for, in

In January, Fortis was granted a twoyear investigative use permit to explore the feasibility of the dam near the Copper Mountain Mine site about 15 kilometres south of Princeton. According to Fortis’s land tenure application, the dam would have been up to 200 metres tall, 477 metres long, and created a 750-hectare reservoir behind it to help it generate 45 to 65 megawatts of electricity.

Dr. Barry Cook & his staff are pleased to announce that Dr. Harold Prussin will be joining the Princeton Dental Clinic staff beginning in September. Please call for an appointment

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School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD For School Trustees, Area H Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of Area H of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to elect three School Trustees from Area H and the Town of Princeton. For Trustee voting and candidate information please refer to the Town of Princeton nomination advertisement or contact the Chief Elections Officer at 250‐295‐3135.

Wedding Announcement for Brad Nichol & Carly Young Married Saturday, August 30, 2014.

Carly married her sweet heart & best friend Brad

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overlooking beautiful Otter Lake in Tulameen, BC. Carly was a gorgeous bride as she walked down the aisle on the arm of her father Earl Young. Her father Earl and mother Laurie were delighted to give Carly’s hand in marriage to her love, Brad. The couple exchanged vows in the presence of Justice of the Peace Mr. Eric Goodfellow. It was only ﬁtting that the bride and groom chose this memorable setting to begin their life together. Tulameen has been a home away from home for Carly for many years. From a yound child to adulthood she has many fond memories of her time spent in Tulameen. She has had fun & many adventures with her brother Loren and Young cousins. A reception was held at the Tulameen Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated with stunning fall ﬂowers and rustic decor. Family and friends celebrated with this couple, enjoying a lovely dinner and night of dancing. It was 64 years ago in October that Carly’s grandparents Jack & Sheila (Kirby) Young were married in the Princeton United Church by Eric’s father Rev. John Goodfellow. Carly & Brad would like to take this opportunity to thank their parents, family & many friends who helped to make their wedding such a memorable occassion.

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THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

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., 250-295-6718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-295-3361 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 250-295-4194 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. 250-295-0527 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 250-295-3541. ORL- PRINCETON BRANCH: 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 1-866-856-8442 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-2951577 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.

Princeton Penticostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 250-295-7951 Pastor Jack McNeil

Community:

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. BR. #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 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 250-295-6727 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 @ 250-295-0171

Princeton Baptist Church Across from Arena Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am

250-295-7752

St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month Office Hours: Tues. 9:30 a.m. - Noon Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - Noon

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Invites You to 38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6447

Health

Club Notes:

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca

VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.

CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-4936622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622.

OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

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 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949.

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PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037

PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.

PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge.

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!

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-2954050 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 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org

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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 250-295-6150.

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 @ 250-2950217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Mens, 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 Thurs. 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Moms help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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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 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

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$15.00 PER WEEK CHILDCARE

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

Marg & Ed Reichert

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

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

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

CURLING

Living Water Community Childcare Now accepting applications for September!

Before and after school care for ages 7 - 12 years. Limited space available. Providing child care in a happy, healthy environment. Call 250-295-7733 for more information & registration. livingwatercc@eastlink.ca

FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies

Farm Feed and Pet Food 222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938

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Marg & Ed Reichert

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

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

DOG GROOMING Meet your friends at the rink!

250-295-6400

Tuesday - Men’s - Bob @ 295-3205 Wednesday - Ladies - Margie @ 295-6775 Thurs. Daytime - Mixed Curling - Georgina @ 295-0067

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Dog Grooming • All breed grooming according to breed standards • Ears cleaned and plucked

• Sani-groom • Nails & Paws • Vet Recommended

Compassionate & Professional Care ~ Canine First Aid Certiﬁed

250.295.7677

Marcy

$5 Off your ﬁrst visit!

GREENHOUSE

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

RENTAL SERVICES

Cell: 250-295-8025

Heather Dobbs

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

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

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

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RAY MICHAUD

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

TOM REICHERT RENTALS Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms otterrock@nethop.net

ROOFING SUPPLIES FLETCHER Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES, METAL ONDURA...

222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938

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Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS

N & L SERVICES

MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

YOU DON’T KNOW HOW WELL I FEEL... MY OWNER TOOK ME TO NEAL!

TIRE

3 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

Phone: 250-295-0095

Cell: 250-293-6021

ENGRAVERS

Zorn EngravErs & TrophiEs Hermann Zorn

Government Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966 Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-6254 E-mail:hermannzorn@xplornet.com

FLOORING SERVICES

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

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

(By Cooper’s)

Join us for “GOSPEL HOUR” Sunday Mornings, 11:00 am

Come and listen and hopefully sing along with us. We would love to meet you.

250-293-1205

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EQUIPMENT RENTALS

3 Licenced Mechanics

250-295-0005

TOWING

BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE

THE HUT

WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR RECYCLING!

Bottle Depot

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WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS WE ALSO RECYCLE HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY LIGHT BULBS! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS

367 HWY. 3

250-295-3835

FENCING/SEPTIC SERVICES OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Arnold Buteau Rentals

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PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

HANDYMAN SERVICES

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS

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MINISTRY

Shining His Light Ministries

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Owner

DARYL CLARKE

N & L SERVICES TIRE

Brian Coyne

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

TOWING

BINS & DISPOSAL

BACKHOE SERVICES

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

POST SALES

PET SUPPLIES Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies Live Fish

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

Phone: 250-295-7381

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

Princeton Plaza

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Brian Coyne Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

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SEPTIC SERVICES

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Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

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Missing you everyday! Love Gail Davidson

Kyle David Angstadt April 24, 1970 ~ September 4, 2012

Sports & Recreation DARTS ANYONE! Are you a dart player? Would you like to play darts? Would you like to learn? Some of us at the Legion would like to start a Dart League! If you are interested or have any questions please call Doreen at 250-295-1577 and leave a message.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame, Your resting spot we visit, And put flowers there with care, But know one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there. We love you and miss you so very much Kyle.

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MCLEOD, RUTH

LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne

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Within our hearts we always keep A special place for you, And try to do our best to live As you would want us to. As we loved you, so we miss you, In our memories you are near; Loved, remembered, longed for always With each passing year. Jack, Rob (Kathy), Lisa J-Lee (Mason), Cori (Jerry), Michael, Ashlin and Colton

Ruth passed away in Princeton General Hospital on August 28, 2014. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ken; by her children and their families: Fraser & Pat; Mark, Nadine, Megan & Mackenzie; Christina, Derek, Justin & Nicholas; Greg, Kim, Katelyn, Joel & Heath; by her brother & in-laws Bryan & Pat, Diane, Hilda & Bob, and by many more members of her extended family and friends. Ruth was born on September 7, 1941 in Vancouver, where she lived and raised her family. In 1992, Ruth married Ken and together they moved to Princeton. Ruth and Ken designed and built their own home where they spent many happy years together. As mother, stepmother, mother-inlaw, and grandmother, Ruth will be remembered for the love and support she generously gave to her family. She dedicated her life to caring for her children, her grandchildren, friends and neighbours. Always an adventurous spirit, Ruth liked to experience new things and encouraged her family to do the same - through travel, new foods, and different cultures. Ruth was a gracious hostess. She will be fondly remembered for the many excellent meals that she prepared, for her lively dinner parties, and for the warm and welcoming atmosphere she created in her home. Ruth’s care for others extended deep into the community. She dedicated many hours as a volunteer at the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary and at the Princeton Drug and Alcohol Centre. Ruth made a meaningful difference and has left a lasting memory in the hearts of many – her family, friends and the community. We would like to thank Doctor Munro and the staff at Princeton General Hospital for their wonderful care of Ruth. A service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church in Princeton. In lieu of Àowers, donations can be sent to the Princeton General Hospital through the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation 550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6

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Employment

Career Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. PARTS Counter Position Campbell River Equipment Sales (CRES) Ltd. is a locally owned and operated NAPA Auto Parts associate store servicing the automotive, logging, mining, and fishing industries, as well as retail sales. CRES is seeking a quality counter person for a full time position. Send resume to cres1986@telus.net TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216

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Resident caretaker wanted with hotel management experience. Duties include front desk, housekeeping and restaurant supervision. Please apply with resume at 551-11th Ave, Kamloops or email: scottsinn@shaw.ca or fax: 250-372-9444 ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to: resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948

Pickers $10,000 Signing Bonus for qualified applicants!! Picker Operators, Winch Tractor Operators, Lowbed Hands, Heavy-Duty Mechanic needed. Apply with resume and abstract to office@valiant-hauling.com or call Jeremy at 778-256-4258

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Pets & Livestock

Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales 2 Family Yard & Tack Sale, Sat. Sept. 13th, 8 - 3. Jerry McKay (Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leather Repair) is having a new and used Tack and yard sale. Western saddles, lots of used bridles, and bits (some english bits). New tack also. Household items, kitchenware, books, etc. Gates open at 8 am. NO EARLY BIRDS! 110 Charles Rd. off Coalmont Road 2.8 k from Brown Bridge. 250-295-6429 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday ongoing, 2067 Princeton Summerland Road, wood stove, electric stove, books, too much to mention. 9:30 am start Saturday, September 13, 573 San Anj Way, 9 am to 4 pm

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Houses For Sale

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3 bdrm house, with sauna, 2 baths, many upgrades: windows, flooring, paint, roof, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; garage, with in-law suite. Close to schools, $299,900. Current rent is $1600/month. Call 250-2958855. Why not have a mortgage helper when you buy your home.

Need Storage? Winter Storage for your boat, RV, Camper or other? Secure Storage. Call 250-295-5354

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1 bdrm Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Level access in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $530.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

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 Upper suite in Princeton, $800/month includes utilities, satellite & TV, small pets OK, N/S, Call 604-4656568 or 604-861-0506 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double wide on acreage, room for horses, $1200/month. Call 250-2955515 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, energy efficient with new appliances, furnace & hot water. Heated floors & central air cond., nice yard & garage. Close to downtown. $1,000 plus DD. No pets. Must have good references. Phone 250-295-6408 and leave a message. Avail. now.

HEDLEY - 2 bedroom plus den in town, F/S, completely fenced yard, $600 + utilities. Call 250-809-4035

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PRINCETON - 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 appliances, close to Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No pets. No Smoking. Damage Deposit & references required. Avail. now. $850 + utilities. 250-295-3988

â&#x20AC;&#x153;WANTEDâ&#x20AC;? 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

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1bdrm house Cawston, $700, incl. util., Orchard Setting, 250-499-0558, no text msgs.

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1992 Ford Ranger, 4x4, good tires & rims, motor is good, Tilt & power steering, A/C. asking $500, transmission is gone. First $500 takes it. 250-2956446

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â&#x20AC;˘ Fully furnished and includes utilities. â&#x20AC;˘ Rooms from $400 - $450 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom Apt. $1000 - $1200 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom Apt. $1800 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom Cabin by Creekside $1800 â&#x20AC;˘ RV Site $500 Also 2/3 Bedroom House with huge yard to the river. Fully furnished but excludes hydro: 207 Angela Ave. $1000

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