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Takumi Irie, Justeen McIntosh, Dylan Gullason, Jodi McIntosh, Hayley Darby and Saki Irie were excited Monday morning about their first day at Princeton Secondary School. Andrea DeMeer publisher@similkameenspotlight.com

There were different kinds of lines outside Princeton schools Monday morning. Instead of pickets there were busses, and cars, and kids. While the first day of school was abbreviated, with orientation only from 10 a.m. to noon, it was to be business as usual on Tuesday. Students on their way to Princeton

Secondary School Monday morning were in high spirits that the protracted teachers’ strike was over. “I’m happy because summer was boring. It was too long,” said Hayley Darby, who was one of about half a million students in British Columbia returning to the classroom Monday. There were some first day of school nerves too, about timetables and course selection. “We didn’t get our report cards last year so technically we don’t know

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if we passed anything,” said Justeen McIntosh, a Grade 12 student. The students also expressed concern their school year would extend into summer 2015, although the government has indicated that is not on its agenda. Outside Vermilion Forks Elementary school at noon there was chatter in the playground and the parking lot. Megan Hyslop, who is in Grade 5, summed up first day of school as “awesome. I loved

it.” Cory Paulsen, who was picking up his nine-year-old daughter Helena, described the end of the strike as “wonderful. I’m glad to see the teachers back.” Paulsen said he is relieved the stress of arranging childcare and activities for his child is over. “It’s hard when you’re working and you’re always thinking about where your daughter is and where she going.”

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Earth Alive! opens in Princeton this weekend Princeton comes alive this weekend with the Earth Alive! art exhibition at the Riverside Centre. The juried exhibition features local artists and includes fine craft, sculpture, paintings and photography, with a children’s art display in the boardroom. It is sponsored by the Princeton Community Arts

Sharon Geluch, Nicola Hodge, Paul Gabriel, Brian Liberatore and Misty Tuck all of Princeton enjoyed the escape to Agur Lake Camp. They are pictured here with Gloria Gagnon and Allison Smith.

PWP sponsors special holiday A group of adults with special needs enjoyed a sunny weekend of wilderness camping at Agur Lake Camp in mid September. The group, accompanied by caregivers Gloria Gagnon and Allison Smith of Princeton & District Community Services(PDCSS), was sponsored by Princeton Wood Preservers Ltd of Princeton. “This group has been sponsored by Elizabeth Marion in honour of June Kolbe from Princeton who passed away earlier this year and left ALCS a donation of her hospital bed and two lifts,” said Beth Bonten, president of the Agur Lake Camp Society. Elizabeth Marion is owner and operator of Princeton Wood Preservers Ltd. “Brad and June Hope contacted us in the spring of 2014 to ask if ALCS would like to have a hospital bed and two lifts donated from a lady in Princeton who had just passed away. June and Brad were friends of June Kolbe (19242014) and were among those who took care of her during her last years. June had followed the progress of Agur Lake Camp since its inception.” Bonten added that Brad Hope had been an ALCS Board member and now was a Director of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen. “We asked them

how we might honour Mrs. Kolbe and they suggested we find a company, preferably from Princeton, who might sponsor a family or a group to come and enjoy our camp for a few days.” The same day Bonten met with Elizabeth Marion and mentioned the sponsorship program that

was being planned. “She smiled and said that she had been thinking of helping out with a sponsorship and would be proud to donate towards a Princeton family or group to attend the camp to honour the memory of June Kolbe.” The New

Beginnings group, part of PDCSS, was selected for this sponsorship, Bonten explained, and five participants of the program volunteered to attend camp. They were Sharon Geluch, Nicola Hodge, Paul Gabriel, Brian Liberatore and Misty Tuck.

Council. Jim Kalnin of Naramata, a practicing artist and retired art professor, will jury the work with Katie Brenna, an artist, curator, teacher and entrepreneur from Vernon. The show’s opening reception is Saturday September 27 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free.

From the exhibit, a painting “Recall This Place” and the two photos “Light of the Moon, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.”

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Please blame the paper

Keeping a community accountable is one of a newspaper’s most important jobs. Some journalists refer to it as watchdogging. A paper watchdogs politicians, civic leaders, police and court officers, business owners – just about everybody. The idea that an indiscretion, abuse of power, or flagrant crime might end up on page one keeps people accountable for their actions and the positions of trust they hold. Really, the only establishment in this community or any other that is not watchdogged by the newspaper is… well... the newspaper itself. Who is watchdogging the watchdog, anyways? Certainly there are professional standards, newspaper companies have codes of ethics, British Columbia and other provinces have Press Councils, self-regulating boards promoting guidelines for fair reporting and hearing complaints from readers. There are also laws in place to protect people from libel, and invasion of privacy. But there really is no watchdog. And that means the industry sometimes drops the ball. The way it does with the reporting of Aboriginal affairs. With a few exceptions if journalists in this country were assessed only on how well they report First Nations issues there would be a sudden and enormous swell in unemployment lines coast to coast. The first thing we do horribly when reporting Aboriginal affairs is we don’t. We don’t report them. MediaSmarts, a centre for digital and media literacy, takes the business to serious task for this. According to its website “political and constitutional issues, forest fires, poverty, sexual abuse and drug addiction appear to be the only topics relating to Aboriginal communities that are reported in the news. Coverage of cultural activities may be found now and again in local media, but you have to pay close attention to find this.” When newspapers do focus on Aboriginal issues they often get them wrong, either from genuine ignorance or plain unchecked racial bias. The 1990 standoff at Oka, where Mohawks formed a barricade to protest the expansion of a golf course onto Native lands and burial grounds, is an embarrassing example. Media coverage of the situation was so dominated by images of fierce and lawless warriors, threatening violence and provoking fear, the government responded by deploying 4,000 soldiers and police. When the “warriors” surrendered after 78 days it was learned the barricade consisted of 27 Aboriginal men, 18 Aboriginal women, six children, one non-native teenager and ten journalists. It was, sadly, a little late for the facts. There are not enough First Nations people working in mainstream media. A study conducted in 1994 by the Canadian Newspaper Association revealed out of 2620 journalists and editors working in 41 newspapers, only four people were Aboriginal. Journalism schools should do more recruiting among Aboriginals. The Canadian Community Newspaper Association, and its provincial member associations, should put greater focus on education and training for Aboriginal reporting. The conflict between Native and non-Native peoples in Canada began almost 500 years ago and it may take at least that long again make it better. Newspapers and other media have great power to create change through what they cover and how they cover it. Plain and simple we just need to do a better. job MediaSmarts.ca has a lot of great information on this issue, including on how media has bungled the coverage of missing Aboriginal women and how the entertainment industry has shaped misconceptions of First Nations people. Take a look. Get informed. Hold our feet to the fire on this. Watchdog us, will ya? -AD

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Think hard about who you put on council This November, voters will be hiring local politicians for a four-year term, rather than three. It’s a good time to ask some tough questions about the performance of councils on the job they are assigned to do, as opposed to posturing about senior government matters. Remember when it was fashionable for city councils to declare their communities “a nuclear weapons-free zone”? You can still see the signs entering Vancouver and Nanaimo. Alert voters may wonder: “Did they really think we’re that stupid?” Yes, they did. And some of them still do. To illustrate, allow me to introduce my poster child for bad local government, Victoria city councillor Ben Isitt. A long-time NDP activist, Isitt got elected three years ago after raising his name recognition with a couple of runs for mayor. His rookie term has been notable for a series of stunts that extend his career as a professional student, campus radical and occasional history lecturer. One of Isitt’s big studies is the influence of Soviet communism on the B.C. NDP. He

was on one of his in local government? visits to Russia week This earlier this year local politicians when President gather in Whistler Vladimir Putin for the annual was having his Union of B.C. way with Crimea. Municipalities Isitt’s fondness for state convention. One TOM FLETCHER control was on of Isitt’s first contributions a coudisplay last fall ple of years ago when aboriginal was at a UBCM protesters disrupted natural workshop on how gas drilling in New Brunswick, to finance local infrastructure. torching several police vehicles Isitt proposed setting up in the process. a municipal income tax. Isitt took to his Facebook Presumably this would be on page to decry the federal gov- top of property taxes. ernment’s use of police against In its wisdom, Victoria the population, and suggest- council appointed Isitt as their ed Canada should emulate Capital Regional District repVenezuela, where petroleum resentative. In that capacity he resources benefit the people led the charge against Canada Post’s decision to wind up rather than corporations. Venezuela sells gasoline for door-to-door delivery for the nine cents a gallon, the late minority of people who aren’t Hugo Chavez’s gift to his peo- already using community mailple after nationalizing the oil boxes. After instructing Ottawa to industry. The capital, Caracas, is famous for extreme poverty, accelerate the bankruptcy of brutally suppressed riots, and this Crown corporation, Isitt a crime rate so bad it ranks began ordering the province among the world’s most dan- to intervene in a dispute over gerous cities. Grace Islet, a rocky point off How does Isitt’s political Salt Spring Island where an outlook translate to his role Alberta man is trying to build

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a retirement home. The dispute centres on aboriginal burial grounds and artifacts, and Isitt appointed himself advocate for the grievances of native people. When the B.C. government didn’t follow his instructions, he demanded that the CRD expropriate the land and evict the owner. Island politics being what it is, this was actually considered before cooler heads prevailed. And how are things with the CRD’s real job while the Isitt circus rolls on? The most over-governed region in B.C. remains locked in a bitter turf war over a federally mandated sewage treatment project, and is on the verge of forfeiting hundreds of millions in provincial funds.

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It’s time to take the sting out of the strike It has been suggested by friends, family members and the odd mental health professional that I tend to deal – or fail to deal– with unpleasantness by making fun of it, cracking wise. Fair comment. No one can work in a newsroom for any length of time without developing some morgue humor. There are dozens of first responders living, working and volunteering in the Princeton area (and thank you very much ladies and gentlemen) who know exactly what I mean. Secondly, when something is unpleasant and the choices are laugh or cry you might as well laugh if for no other reason than it’s easier on your make up. So let’s talk about the teachers’ strike That was certainly unpleasant. It’s the kind of thing than causes pain in a community, dividing parents and teachers and children when they prefer working together. It creates stress for moms and dads who need to arrange childcare and it creates financial stress for teachers and educational support workers. My kids thought it was great though, and I appreciate where that comes from.

it to someone who doesn’t The two youngest DeMeers arrived in speak the language. They Princeton on the Labour kept shaking their heads Day weekend. (That just and looking at me puzzled, leaves Mr. DeMeer to join trying to make sense of my us here. Late at night I words and hand gestures. sometimes worry now he’s Strike? Strike? Teachers? gotten rid of me and the Yes! The got it. They kids, he’s kicked over the immediately looked puzANDREA DEMEER zled again. For Sale sign on the front And – your – governyard.) old dog ment – allows – this? With only three days new tricks I went through a teachto acclimatize to BC, the ers’ strike in Ontario too. It kids were not emotionally prepared to jump into school and besides was something like 35 years ago and it was also very painful. nobody had new shoes. The government of the day chose to Upon reflection it might have been fortunate they had a chance to see a cougar, a offset the unpleasantness of the teachers’ wolf, a grizzly bear and several black bears strike not by giving families $40 a day but before they met the teacher. by leaving the buildings open, providing While salmon fishing in Hope a few supervision, and inviting parents to send weeks ago we met a couple fresh off the their kids to school where they could progplane from Germany, here to RV around ress independently on worksheets. My mother sent me to school every British Columbia. With difficulty, and very broken English, they asked why the chil- single day of that strike. I was the only kid dren weren’t in school. in the whole classroom. But she sent me You don’t think there was humor in the every day. teachers’ strike? Imagine trying to explain Mom craved order in her life. (Hear

that noise? That is what a pendulum sounds like when it swings.) She ironed pillowcases, made daily and detailed lists of what was for breakfast, lunch and supper, and once she bought a set of six coffee mugs with mushrooms on them that she simply loved and then she put them in the cupboard and refused to let anyone drink out of them for fear they would get broken. The mushroom mugs were safe in the cupboard when she died at age 51, five years older than I am today. I used those coffee mugs every chance I could get thereafter and when I left Ontario there was only one left. I don’t think my mother was an especially happy person. Strange because she was raising a model daughter who made straight As, never got caught smoking behind the barn, never went to bush parties, wasn’t particularly interested in boys, didn’t talked back, and always kept her room neat and tidy. Anyways. Sometime I use humor when I think about stuff like that.

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Hedley produced some fascinating characters during the days of its gold mining bonanza. When local postmaster Ruth Woodin shared the following story with me, I was delighted and intrigued. It was told to her by her father-in-law, Barry Woodin. Barry and Jean were in their early twenties, just married, and ready for life’s opportunities and challenges. When Barry was hired by the Nickel Plate Mine on the mountain overlooking Hedley, they moved into one of the homes on the mine site, about 6,000 feet above sea level. They were delighted to learn that each Saturday night the mine provided a tram down the

mountain to the Hedley town site. Workers and spouses could catch a ride in empty ore cars. The ore cars were small, not equipped with seats, and not comfortable. It was simply a means of rapidly descending the steep mountain to enjoy an evening of partying in a more civilized setting. The ride down the steep mountain in what was essentially an open metal box was not for the faint of heart. On their first Saturday at the mine, Barry burst through the door of their home after work and said, “hurry Jean, I don’t want to miss the tram!” Jean was pampering her hair and face. Young and feisty, she said, “Leave me alone Barry. I’ll be ready when I’m ready.” Barry was eager to get away and have some fun. “The tram Hedley Heritage Museum

The homes on the Nickel Plate Mine in Hedley were built 6,000 feet above sea level.

won’t wait for us,” he reminded her. “If you aren’t done with your prettyin’ in time, I’m going on my own.”

Barry and Jean Woodin on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Maybe she didn’t believe he’d go without her. Or maybe it was a young bride’s way of asserting herself. We can only guess at her reasoning but she wasn’t ready on time. Barry had not been bluffing. “Good bye Sweetheart,” he said. “ See you later.” He found a party and danced well into the night. Then, in the early hours of the morning, the tram rattled noisily back up the steep grade of the dark mountain, returning the weary but satisfied partiers. Arriving at his front door, he fumbled with the latch. The door seemed stuck. Had he had one drink too many? After fiddling determinedly with the

latch, leaning his strong body against the door, speaking to it in terms I won’t repeat here, he paused to consider. After a moment of reflection he understood the problem. Fortunately, even with the cold mountain air nipping at his face and bare hands, he saw the humour in this. “She’s locked me out!” he said with a chuckle. “Well, there’s more than one way to skin this cat.” He found an axe in the mine workshop and began chopping at the rear door, which was also locked. Soon there was a hole large enough for him to squeeze through. Before going to bed he hung a blanket to cover the opening. It would remain in place until he could find another door. When Barry finished telling Ruth this little story he said, with a wink, “she was never late

again.” In spite of this incident, and probably at least a few more, Barry and Jean remained happily married. Fortunately, although they were both a little “quick on the draw”, they had the ability to find humour in tense situations. Their daughter Darla, now living in Princeton, told me that as they matured, they found other ways of creating memories. “Woodlie Park,” she said, “is named after Dad, Harry Woodin (no relation) and Larry Leslie. They played a key role in raising the funds to develop the park.” Jean was the Hedley Postmaster for a time and also worked in what is now the Country Market. To the end, they retained their exuberant zest for life. Jean never locked Barry out again

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Mount Polley dike completed, investigators move in By Tom Fletcher Black Press

An upstream dike has been completed at Mount Polley Mine, allowing investigators to probe the site of the original Aug. 4 dam breach. The new structure is to make the breach area safe for inspection and work below, not to repair the original breach or retain water in the tailings pond, said Steve Robertson, Imperial Metals vice-president for corporate affairs. “We’ve finished construction of the upstream dike, and now we’re establishing the sumps on the upstream side of that, and that will intercept the water that’s going to continue to flow out of the tailings,” Robertson said in an interview Friday. “If anything should get past that, we’ll have another sump outside of the breach that will capture any water that comes out through the breach and make sure that it gets put into the reclaim system.”

The sumps act as settling ponds, with the water pumped back up to another pit on the site of the coppergold mine near Williams Lake. Robertson said the continued work addresses the Ministry of Environment’s non-compliance notice issued to the company Sept. 9, regarding discharge of water into the Hazeltine Creek channel. Most of the available mine employees are back at work, with about 30 working on cleanup around Quesnel Lake. Work is expected to continue until there is too much snow cover to continue. The environment ministry released more water test results Thursday, showing water collected at various sites and depths in the area remains safe to drink. The immediate area of the tailings spill remains a “do not use” zone, and Interior Health advises local residents to avoid drinking cloudy water.

Interior Health looking for hospital builder Joe Fries

Expressions of interest are now being sought from privatesector firms to design, build, finance and maintain a new patient care tower and parkade at Penticton Regional Hospital. Interior Health this week issued its request for qualifications to find companies capable of handling that first phase of a $325-million overhaul at the hospital and looking after ongoing maintenance of the entire facility for 30 years. The seven-storey tower is expected to boast 26,700 square metres of floor space for ambulatory care clinics, surgical services and 84 single-bed inpatient rooms. Also included in the project is a five-storey, 500-stall parkade. Both buildings are to be located on the east side of the existing hospital closest to Government Street. The RFQ closes Nov. 6, and a shortlist of three groups is expected to be completed by January 2015, at which time a request for proposals will be issued that the winners will bid on. The contract to carry out the work is expected to be awarded Interior Health looking for hos-

pital builder in October 2015, and unsuccessful bidders will get $300,000 for their efforts. Construction should start in February 2016, with substantial completion expected by March 2019. The second phase of the hospital upgrade will be tendered separately and is expected to begin once the tower is complete. That later work will see the emergency department quadruple in size, and include renovations to the pharmacy, stores and laundry. Also this week, the board of the OkanaganSimilkameen Regional Hospital District approved spending up to $8 million from its $32-million reserve to pay its 40 per cent share of the expected cost to get through the procurement process. The hospital district, funded by taxpayers in all municipalities and rural areas of the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, is expected to chip in another $114 million during construction. The hospital district board hasn’t yet studied detailed financing options for the local share, so it’s still unclear how much extra it will cost taxpayers.

Aerial photo shows upstream dike and sumps to contain tailings at Mount Polley mine, making the site secure so investigators can work at the site of the Aug. 4 dam breach.

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Similkameen Spotlight September 24 2014 NEWS

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Princeton ladies have revealing evening

Saturday night was an exciting one for the ladies of Princeton who attended the Legion’s first Canadian Playboyz event featuring exotic male dancers. Photos from the top down. Kaileigh Scofield, Chantelle White, Caitlin Merenick, Kiel Liberatore, Ashley Dore and Jenn Greening were dressed to the nines for the evening (somebody had to be.) Rene Kovacs and Leisa Corbett posed with the Playboyz sign. Wendy Fox, Amanda Morrette and Tia Smith enjoyed good friend time. The very refined Red Hat Ladies of Princeton added a certain dignity to the proceedings, Dorothy, Diane, Denise and especially Eileen. Photos by Debbie Lyon.

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Similkameen Spotlight September 24, 2014 SPORTS

POSSE!

Andrea DeMeer publisher@similkameenspotlight.com

If there were two words to describe play for the Princeton Posse on the weekend they would be “nail biting.” The Posse hit the road for two away games, earning an overtime win against the North Okanagan Knights Friday night, and settling for a double overtime 4-4 draw against the Kelowna Chiefs on Saturday. Head coach and GM Bill Rotheilser said fighting the close matches is good experience for the team. “That seems to be all we’ve really done…but at least we are on the right side of them.” He predicted that will pay off later in the season, as pressure on the Posse increases. “It’s a different feeling in those games, a lot more emotion, it takes a lot more control. It’s almost like something you have to learn how to do is to win tight games and if we can learn it early I think it’s a good thing for us.” While Princeton solidly outplayed North Okanagan – out-

shooting the Knights 42-24 – that just wasn’t making it to the scoreboard and the Posse was down 2-0 after the second period. Captain Kurtis Klinger scored early in the third on a power play, and Colton St. John tied the game with just 2 minutes left of play. Spencer Huff contributed a heart stopping pad stack save on a partial break way 40 seconds before the buzzer to preserve the tie and force the game to overtime. Klinger scored the winning goal unassisted. Rotheisler said fatigue worked against the Posse Saturday in Kelowna. “Saturday we were a little tired. We got in Friday night about 3:30 a.m. You could definitely tell it was in their game.” Nonetheless, the Posse held the lead at several times in the game. Princeton’s Bradley Palumbo contributed a goal and an assist to the effort, and just-acquired Daine Elphicke also earned two points. Defenseman Frank Anderson was injured, suffering a broken nose. He has been cleared to play Friday night when the Posse rides at home against Creston.

Frank Anderson suffered a broken nose Saturday in Kelowna.

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Spencer Huff gets some protection at the net during Friday night’s match.

Colton St. John celebrates a goal against the Kelowna Chiefs Saturday.

A quiet moment in the dressing room before the North Okanagan game Friday night – the Posse prayer.

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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

Shining His Light Ministries

(By Coopers) Join us for “Gospel Hour” Sunday mornings, 11 am We would love to meet you. 250-293-1205

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

Princeton Baptist Church

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

Across from Arena Old Hedley Road

Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM

Family Worship 10:00 am

Tues. 9:30 a.m. - Noon Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - Noon

250-295-7752

Office Hours:

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

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

Community:

Health

Club Notes:

SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076

HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings Everyone welcome to come.

GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577

SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest.

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.

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!

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.

MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am

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.

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 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157

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 250-2954050 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 COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca

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. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. 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! 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 FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

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! PRINCETON CURLING CLUB: Leagues start Oct. 20th. Mon - mixed, Wed - Ladies, Thurs - Day League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or 250-295-6400

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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Similkameen commuters urged to consider carpooling The Okanagan’s 8th Annual Carpool Month promotion will take place in October 6-31, 2014. During this period, commuters are encouraged to visit Carpool.ca and participate in various activities to make them eligible to win prizes - including $100 free fuel cards. Carpool Month 2014 prize-winning activities include: 1. Register with www.carpool.ca as a new user, 2. Return to www.carpool.ca (if you’re an existing user) and search for carpool partners, 3. Complete the online survey through www.carpool.ca The carpool program is funded in partnership with the City of Kelowna, City of Vernon, UBC Okanagan and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. These groups encourage commuters to consider using the carpoolmatching service provided at Carpool.ca. The Regional District of North Okanagan has also sponsored Carpool Month this year. The www.carpool. ca program is available to commuters throughout the Okanagan. There are currently 1,049 registrants from these regions. The user-friendly system is secure and free. As more and more people register, carpooling becomes a viable transportation alternative

Shout out for writers The Similkameen Writers’ Group welcome new participants to their evening prose and poetrywork which resumes evening, Tuesday September 30th at The Family Centre in Keremeos. Similkameen Family Literacy hosts the group in which both serious and playful aspects of written work are practiced, shared and discussed. Inquiries may be directed to Dave Cursons at 250-4995417 or at Similkameen Family Literacy at 250-4992352.

for commuters. “The Regional District is pleased to be a sponsor of the Carpool service that is available to both rural and municipal residents,” says Mark Pendergraft, Chair of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. “Apart from lessening our impact on the envi-

ronment, carpooling makes good economic sense for motorists.” Although the costs of gas and parking are readily noticeable, the true costs of owning and operating a vehicle are much higher than most drivers would suspect. According to Statistics Canada, the average Canadian household spends over

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1st Come out and have a great time with old & new friends. No cost. No experience needed. Starts at 7 pm. Sat. Oct. 4 MEAT DRAW prizes will be Thanksgiving Turkeys Sat. Oct. 18 There will be a COMMUNITY DINNER, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Toast & Caesar Salad, open to everyone, tickets available at the Legion, $10. Sun. Oct. 19 Annual General Meeting, 1 pm Fri. Oct. 31 Halloween Party & Dance. Music by Ian. Sun. Nov. 2 Jean Smith Memorial Crib Tournament We are starting a DART GROUP one evening a week at the Legion, probably in early November. If you are interested call the office 295-6060 and leave your name & phone number.

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$12,000 per year on transportation alone, the second highest family expense next to housing. The program is not just for people who live within city limits; in

fact, approximately 20 per cent of commuters drive in from communities outside of major centers. In areas where public transit might not be readily available, carpooling makes

even better sense. “It’s important to note that carpooling doesn’t require a large commitment,” says Anne Marie Thornton, Manager of Carpool.ca. “Our

desire to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions tends to be secondary to our need for convenience, so consider carpooling once or twice a week to start.”

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THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN! Thumbs up to the fantastic people who came together last week to help the Spotlight put together its coverage of the wildfire. Such talent and such heart. Margaret Fraser, Debbie Lyon and Chris Boyd keep those photos coming, and thanks to all the people who sent in photos unasked. It would have been great to use them all. Double thumbs up to crazy Kaylee and her ATV, and Cody and Jake for chauffeuring and for being calm and generally awesome. Thumbs up to Eileen for babysitting. THAT night was about real community newspapering. The community put the package together.

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When you find the marmot you can enter by writing down his location, and dropping it in the entry box in the lobby of the Similkameen Spotlight, 282 Bridge Street, Princeton. You may also enter by sending us a message through Facebook. (Like us while you are at it!)

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Grist Mill operator, Chris Mathieson, surveys last year’s crop of heritage apples presented at Apple Day 2013. Sylvia Hurd of Similkameen Soap discusses her products with fellow Princeton resident Brandy Martin. Sylvia had a booth at Keremeos’ Sizzlefest on Saturday, September 20. Throngs of people took advantage of some spectacular late summer weather to wander through Memorial Park and take part in the 13th annual hot pepper festival.

The call is out for heritage apples at the Grist Mill

The Grist Mill Heritage Club will welcome any variety of heritage apple for presentation at Apple Day on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13th. Over the years apples of varied size, shape, color and taste in as many as forty varieties have been featured. Some are for sale as a fundraiser for the Grist Mill Foundation. The Grist Mill and Gardens on Keremeos Creek celebrates with

Free Admission Day each year on Thanksgiving Monday. Apple pick up with grower notes about the apple will start at the beginning of October. Please call 250-499-5417 if you can offer any of those special heirloom and heritage apples for pick up and display on Apple Day.

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Lenor Bond of Princeton raised the second largest amount of money in the Paws for a Cause event held recently in Penticton by the BC SPCA. Bond brought in nearly $1,500, and was presented with an appreciation gift by SPCA manager Corinne Ross.

BUDGET 2015 CONSULTATIONS

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton)

What are your priorities for the next provincial budget? The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will be holding province-wide public consultations on the next provincial budget. British Columbians are invited to participate by attending one of 17 public hearings or by making a written submission, sending an audio or video file, or completing an online survey.

W E W A N T T O H E A R F R O M YO U ! The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 17, 2014. To register to appear at a public hearing or for more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

In-Stock Items Only Sale ends Oct. 4/14

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30% Off Exterior Paint & Stain $9 Off Stone Effects gal. $9 Off Mason’s Select Concrete Stain $5 Off Penofin/Messmers U.V. Plus 40% Off Room Mates Decor 15% Off painting supplies • tape • rollers • trays • drop cloths, etc

NEVER TRIED CHALK PAINTING? Here’s your chance! October 18, 2014 10 am - 4 pm $50 + supplies Bring your own project! Pre-registration required.

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Confusion reigns over proposed community park bylaw Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

After reading the two sets of opposing information concerning the proposed Area G Community Parks Services Bylaw, I was thoroughly confused. According to the RDOS, it is for the purpose of providing funding for the maintenance of local parks. An earlier version of the bylaw, which was passed by the RDOS in 2007, was never approved by the provincial government because it did not stipulate a taxation amount. The lack of provincial approval apparently was not noticed by anyone. The currently proposed bylaw would raise up to a maximum of $10,000 per year. Not

wanting to support a measure that might result in an unnecessary increase in taxes, I conducted my own (mini) investigation. I learned that the RDOS has been paying for parks maintenance from other sources. The RDOS is now seeking approval of the proposed bylaw because “while it is not unusual for parks projects to be initiated through a grant, ongoing maintenance and improvements require a service establishment bylaw to be able to devote long term funding to any function.” According to Christy Malden in the RDOS office, the 5 year contract with the Hedley Community Recreation Commission Association will

expire on August 31, 2015. If there is no bylaw in place, the local group will need to accept responsibility for liability insurance and also maintenance after that time. I had heard that because of its blanket insurance for many parks, the RDOS is able to acquire liability insurance for considerably less than what the Hedley organization would pay. This would also apply to community parks elsewhere in Area G. I spoke with the Valley First commercial insurance representative. He subsequently requested quotes for Hedley’s Woodlie Park from several insurance providers. The first two declined

to quote because it is predominantly a children’s park. This may suggest that any company willing to provide insurance will demand a high premium. If the bylaw is not passed we would need to decide whether we are prepared to pay more than currently through the RDOS, to have liability insurance and also to maintain the park ourselves. Of the 8 electoral areas in the RDOS, Area “G” is the only one without a Community Parks Service Establishment Bylaw. According to Christy Malden, if a sufficient number of people sign the form objecting to the bylaw, the Area Director can decide to go to referendum

with the matter, or abandon the attempt to have it accepted. Cost of a referendum would be $1,000 -$2,000, if included in the fall civic election. A stand alone referendum would cost about $4,000-8,000. As in most money decisions, wisdom will be required as we ponder the most prudent course concerning this matter.

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School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) ATTENTION MOTORISTSAATTENTION

ATTENTION MOTORISTS Living in our community means sharing the roadways with school buses. Let’s work together to ensure another safe year for the bus students.

RED AMBER

1. RED ALTERNATING OVERHEAD FLASHING LIGHTS:

Stop when approaching a school bus from either direction (minimum 10 metres). This means the school bus is stopped to either load or unload students. Wait until the red lights stop flashing and the driver indicates it is safe to proceed or until the bus moves off. Watch for students crossing the road.

2. AMBER ALTERNATING

OVERHEAD FLASHING LIGHTS:

Slow down and proceed with caution and be prepared to stop as the bus will be stopping to either load or unload students. 3.

STOP ARM 4 WAY AMBER FLASHING LIGHTS 4.

CURB STOPS:

RAILROAD CROSSINGS:

The Motor Vehicle Act states that school buses carrying students must stop at all uncontrolled railway crossings, but School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) has extended its policy to include stops at ALL railway crossings. • Buses will display 4 Way Flashing Amber Lights to indicate the bus is stopping or stopped.

The School District employs curb stops. • The school bus will display the 4 Way Amber Flashing Lights, the same as at railway crossings. • Extra caution is required on the part of the motorists while the bus is stopped to watch for students disembarking and possibly crossing the road. • Wait until the red/amber lights stop flashing and the driver indicates it is safe to proceed or until the bus moves off.

For more information, call the Maintenance Supervisor at School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) 250-378-5161 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Families living beyond the regular school bus routes may be eligible for transportation assistance for the 2014/2015 school year and are asked to make application before October 17, 2014 regardless of whether transportation assistance was received in the past. Applications after this date will be approved as of the date the application is received, and will not be retroactive. Please note that parents of kindergarten students who are required to pick their child up or bring them to the school at lunchtime may also qualify. Transportation Assistance forms are available at each school in Princeton. Parents are reminded that road/weather conditions may cause delays/cancellations to the regular bus run(s). In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

SEPTEMBER 2014

If you have any questions or concerns please call Archie Stogianos at 1-800-778-3208. OLD HEDLEY ROAD 580HR AM

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Thynne Mountain the setting for Vermilion Forks hike Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists embarked on an all-day field trip on a sunny Saturday, September 13th, as we set off for Thynne Mountain, which lies 22 km. south of Brookmere. Fourteen of us drove in a convoy, and observed the changes in flora as we ascended the mountain, essentially experiencing three different ecosystems. Ponderosa pines are scattered amongst the grasslands at the lowest elevation, while a lush proliferation of alders and mountain ash bushes, striking with their vivid orange berries, contribute to the dense foliage in the mid-elevation zone, along with trembling aspen, lodgepole pine, some

spruce and fir. Some slopes are relatively barren, still showing the effects of a forest fire years ago. The trees thinned out considerably as we continued towards the top of the mountain, an elevation of 2020 metres, where the dominant species are Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir. Low lying bushes and shrubs have been touched by frost already, providing lovely yellow, orange and red hues along the hillsides. Some of us hiked the last few kilometers, taking in the increasing beauty of the area as we climbed. Once at the top, we had a spectacular 360 degree view that encompasses the Thompson plateau and Cascade

range, including Mount Baker! We could see the Coquihalla highway in the distance, and looked across the expanse to Kelly Peak, where members had hiked the previous week. We enjoyed lunch at this spot and reveled in the glory of the day, while we debated the identities of some of the distant mountains.

We managed to see a little wildlife as well, including deer, red-tailed hawks, blue grouse, turkey vultures and flickers, together with smaller birds such as a yellow-rumped warbler, ruby-crowned kinglets, white-throated sparrows, and of course the ubiquitous chickadees.

The journey was long, but most pleasurable. One vehicle in our convoy experienced a series of mishaps along the rough roads, none of which was serious, but affected the satisfaction of the day for the folks traveling in the troublesome truck. We’ll plan better next time!! Our next field trip will be October 4th, when Blaine Marsel will lead us to the Keremeos columns. Confirm with Blaine at 295-3404 and meet at Billy’s at 9 am. Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, October 14th, 7 pm at Riverside Centre, when John Henry and Mary Masiel will give a presentation on Cathedral Lakes.

The group’s next hike is to Keremeos columns.

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RENTAL SERVICES

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Business & Service Directory AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS

Brian Coyne

193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944

Owner

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

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

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

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•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

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

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Offer(s) available on select new 2014/2015 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by September 14, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable), and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Representative finance example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available O.A.C. to qualified retail customers, on approved credit for the new 2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F) with a selling price of $16,002/$14,102 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22 and a $1,500 loan rebate. 364 weekly payments of $44/$39 for 84 months with $0 down payment. Credit fees of $0. Total obligation is $16,002/$14,102. See retailer for complete details. *Cash bonus amounts are offered on select 2014 and 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on finance, lease or cash purchase offers. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. $7,000/$5,000/$5,000/$ 5,500/$4,000 maximum cash bonus amount only available on the 2014 Sedona EX Luxury (SD75CE)/2014 Optima SX AT (OP749E)/2014 Sportage SX AT (SP758E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury 7-seat (RN757E)/2014 Forte SX AT (FO748E). †Loan rebate amounts are offered on select 2014 and 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends September 14, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. ∆Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2014 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748E)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E)/2014 Rondo EX Luxury 7-seat (RN757E) is $26,695/$26,395/$22,395/$34,795/$38,295/$30,795. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO (A/T)/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. The 2014 Kia Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models, and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed from February to May, 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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