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Carton full of kittens dumped at town landfill Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Clients at the Princeton Landfill get a friendly greeting from scale operator Trina Michaud. “Good Day. Do you have any appliances? Any recyclables? Any kittens?” That’s because in the past week and a half it appears at least two litters of young cats have been dumped in the landfill pit. Michaud describes it as “horrifying.” The incident came to light last Monday. “My boss went down to pack the garbage and found what we thought were five of them in a box,” said Michaud. The noise of the packer frightened the animals and they scattered. “If that box had of been taped shut they would been run over by the packer,” she said. An elderly couple was at the landfill at the time and the woman “jumped right into the pit to rescue the first one.” Landfill staffers have since retrieved six other kittens, and two more have been spotted, leading Michaud to believe at least two litters have been abandoned. She said the cats are clearly domestic as opposed to feral animals, as they appear cared for and have soft non-matted fur. Six of the rescued kittens have been taken into foster care and at least three of them have already been adopted. Currently there is one kitten being kept in a cage at the landfill office – a black male cat who is older and larger than some of the other animals that came from the pit, and whose behavior is still skittish and defensive. “You can tell he’s been out there for a few days.” Michaud said she is concerned that as the

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There are still two kittens, believed to be domestic animals, loose at the Princeton landfill site and live traps have been set to rescue them. This cat, estimated to be about three months old, is still too skittish to go into foster care and he is currently living in a cage in the landfill’s office.

story of the rescued cats circulates, others might look at the landfill as a way of dealing with their own pet problems. “We are all trying to do our best, but we cannot keep dealing with this everyday.” Kailee Gibb, who has operated Princeton Animal Assistance for two years – a service that provides low cost spaying and neu-

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Armed bank robber may have created diversion at hospital Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

No one has come forward with a credible lead after RCMP released these photos of the suspect in last Monday’s armed robbery at the CIBC in Princeton. Police are urging anyone with information to call the local detachment or CrimeStoppers

The man who robbed the downtown CIBC in Princeton last Monday at gunpoint may have created a diversion minutes before the hold up by placing a false call to police. The suspect in the robbery is still at large. “There was a call that was placed minutes before the robbery that appears to have been false,” said Sergeant Barry Kennedy, RCMP Princeton detachment commander. “We can confirm that but we don’t if there was an accomplice involved or if this was done by the suspect himself.” Kennedy said the caller to police reported a man was “swinging a bat around in the hospital.”

Kennedy said that while police have widely circulated a picture and description of the suspect, no one has come forward with information. “So far we don’t have any suspects or leads…his picture is out there, so if you know anything about it give us a call or call CrimeStoppers.” The robbery occurred just after 2 p.m. Monday December 1st when a lone gunman entered the CIBC on Bridge Street and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. RCMP canine and Ident units were called in to assist in the investigation. The suspect is described as a white male, late 20s to early 30s, 5’10-6’ tall, with sandy colored hair and a medium athletic build. He was wearing a Canucks touque, a dark jacket, cargo pants and sunglasses.

Accused in Princeton double murder will stand trial in February Joe Fries Western News Staff

Storm weather created more accidents than police could respond to Spotlight Staff

Princeton RCMP were called to so many car accidents the weekend of November 29-30 “we couldn’t get to them all,” said Sergeant Barry Kennedy with the RCMP. “They were calling and we were saying ‘we’re at this one now, if we can we’ll get there.” Kennedy said the Princeton detachment had at least 20 calls involving rollovers and cars in the ditch over the course of the weekend, and numerous calls in the last week as well.

A particularly bad stretch of road has been Highway 3 East, where signs were erected last week warning motorists of compacted ice conditions. “With the recent storms and now rain it is making the roads very slippery and icy…the slush is out there now kind of sucking cars into the ditch. For the next little bit we need to drive carefully.” There were no serious injuries in the collisions reported to police. “Knock on wood, so far so good,” said Kennedy.

The trial for a man accused of firing the shots that killed two people and wounded another is set to begin Feb. 16 in B.C. Supreme Court in Penticton. John Ike Koopmans was 49 when he was arrested in March 2013 and charged with two counts of murder and a single count of attempted murder stemming from an incident at a property on Old Hedley Road in Princeton. He’s alleged to have shot and killed Robert Keith Wharton, 44, and Rosemary Fox, 32, and injured another man. At a pre-trial conference Friday in Penticton, both Crown counsel Frank Dubenski and defence counsel Don Skogstad indicated they’re set for the fiveweek trial in mid-February, but

with the lawyers in early January to further refine the time estimate. Koopmans, who is in custody, was committed to stand trial following a six-day preliminary inquiry in February in provincial court in Penticton.

agreed that coming to terms on an agreed statement of facts beforehand would likely reduce the time required for the hearing. B.C. Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Austin Cullen, who will preside over the jury trial, called for one final conference

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The real fear

Some consequences of impaired driving are just easier to get your head around than others. Death, for example, is fairly black and white. Annually in British Columbia 86 people are killed in accidents involving impaired driving, and 29 of those deaths – on average – occur in the Southern Interior. Strangely, when people think or talk about impaired driving they hardly ever address the worst case scenario. When friends leave a bar, merrily jingling their keys, no one says: “Hey buddy maybe you shouldn’t drive, you might die horribly in a car crash.” If anyone has the courage (and few do) to address the elephant on the sidewalk they are liable to say something like: “Why don’t you take a cab. You don’t want to go through one of those roadside checks and get caught.” It’s not cool to talk about death. Getting nailed by the cops though – that’s a sexier conversation. And it’s the reason BC’s December CounterAttack program, which was launched for 2014 last week by the RCMP, is such a crucial part of impaired driving enforcement. By implementing roadside spot checks, police are literally trying to save people’s lives by scaring them to death. Because nobody wants to lose a driver’s license. In some cases it could mean losing a job as well, or a spouse and family, or the respect of a community. Impaired driving legislation across Canada can best be described as a dog’s breakfast. There are federal laws and provincial laws and it can seem like they are constantly being amended, proposed, passed or struck down. They are, in fact, hard for a layperson to understand – especially if he or she has been drinking. According to ICBC the holiday season is the second most likely time of the year to meet an impaired driver on BC roads, and it’s the only time you are going to meet the December CounterAttack program. A review of the law is timely.* The federal Criminal Code states it’s a criminal offence to operate a motor vehicle (whether in motion or not) while impaired, which includes driving with a blood alcohol content of more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in one hundred millilitres of blood (0.08 BAC) or impairment by a drug. If arrested, prosecuted and convicted under the code, consequences are determined by a judge. Provincially, BC roads are controlled by the Motor Vehicle Act. If an officer has reason to believe that a driver is under the influence of alcohol he or she can request a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device. So if you had a beer and you smell like beer; you take the test. If you have a digital reading of between 0 and .049 your blood alcohol level is below the “Warn” range. You may be subject to a 12-hour driving prohibition if you are in the graduated licensing program. But let’s say you had two beers at the party. You take the test and your blood alcohol level is over .05mg/100ml. Your driver’s license is seized immediately, prohibiting you from driving for three days. Your vehicle is impounded for that time and you are responsible for towing and storage costs. You pay an automatic $200 administrative fee, and you have to apply to have your license re-instated. It’s worse if you have three or four beers, worse if you actually fail the test. If your blood alcohol level exceeds .08 or if you refuse to provide a breath sample, you are giving police a choice. An officer may issue you a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (which is exactly what it sounds like), your vehicle is impounded for 30 days and the administrative fee is set at $500. You may also be referred to the Responsible Driver Program or the Ignition Interlock Program. The police may choose, however, to charge you under the Criminal Code. If that’s the case you receive an immediate 24-hour driving suspension, you are detained at a police station for further testing and you are thereafter issued a 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibition. If you are found guilty in federal court (and almost everybody in those circumstances is) the consequences include a minimum $1,000 fine, a driving prohibition and possible jail time. Hitting a roadside spotcheck after a party is pretty scary isn’t it? Then again, so is dying horribly in a car crash. - AD *All legal information accessed at the Ministry of Justice’s website. Provincial penalties noted are for first offenses within five years and penalties increase for multiple offences.

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Clark on climate, clawbacks, credit TF: What about the conditions they have A year-end interview with Premier Christy added? Clark. For an extended version see the opinion PCC: One of the things they say they want section at similkameenspotlight.com. to protect against is a shortage of natural gas TF: Are you still confident that we’re going coming to Ontario and Quebec. These are the to see a major LNG project approved by the end same two provinces that have put a moratorium of 2014? on extracting natural gas. They want to make PCC: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas sure that we do it here, good enough for us to do, and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end and send it to them, but they won’t do that themof 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months. [Days after this interview, Petronas announced selves. I look at their last two conditions, and I TOM FLETCHER a delay in their investment decision until 2015.] roll my eyes a little bit. TF: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitiTF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing gation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikemyth? ly to the point of impossible to have a major PCC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas target of a 33 per cent reduction by American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in 2020. What do you think? PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these the world. It is the gold standard. TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he real incentive to invest in new technology to minimize that as well. suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we welfare rates and in particular ending child support clawbacks. help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is What’s your view? PCC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and makchange. TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. ing an income again, is to pay off your credit cards. And that’s They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which what we’re going to do. involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alberta oil to the We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the East Coast. What do you think? programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s PCC: I think they took our five conditions and elaborated on typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it. them. So you’ve got British Columbia, Alberta, now Ontario and Quebec, all signed on to some version of the five conditions. And Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black of course Enbridge and Kinder Morgan as well. Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Girlfriends: refuse delivery of Christmas stress

I used to read a lot of books on how to be happy. That didn’t do much good. Expecting to learn happiness from a book is like expecting to learn from a book how to be taller, or have different color hair. One thing that sticks out from that time though, is a book that listed the top ten generators of stress. The author also correctly labeled stress for what it is; a body’s and mind’s response to change. Among the top ten stressors of western living were losing a loved one, moving house, going to prison, and Christmas. Christmas was actually identified as a greater stressor than jail time, and I think that’s because if you are going to the slammer you at least know someone else is in charge of the food. Christmas for all its sentiment and joy is indeed a stressful season. It is stressful mostly, for women. There are times when it’s easy to believe that our handed-down Christmas traditions and treasured season rituals are all just a product of an ancient and twisted misogyny. I do not have a girlfriend of any age who doesn’t look completely stressed out by December 24th and appears equally and totally exhausted on New Year’s Eve. That’s because in most homes the listmaking, present-buying, wrapping, social planning, pageant-going, food shopping,

stuffing sandwiches, with lots baking, meal preparation, cardof mayo and iceberg lettuce, sending, decorating and clean served with a large glass of up fall to the woman of the Pinot Grigio and consumed in house. the bathtub, after everyone had In these homes the male gone home. of the species has one holiday We are also not “doing” task to perform – and guaranteed, as sure as reindeer fly, he presents. Moving five people will stumble through the back and a dog across the country is door, arms full and sweat on his an expensive venture. Further, brow exclaiming “You would when the DeMeer boys arrived ANDREA DEMEER not BELIEVE the line up at the in British Columbia they insistold dog ed life here was not worth living liquor store.” new tricks without ownership of complete For women who struggle and expensive salmon fishing likewise I offer the following advice: refuse delivery of “set-ups.” I bought them in Christmas stress. When it arrives on your August, and as the happy clerk rang in those porch pretend it is covered in stickers that say purchases I hummed jingle bells. Our daugh“Do No Open ‘til July 25”, and put that box ter who lives in Ontario gets an airplane ticket and that is Mom and Dad’s present to on a shelf in the garage. It’s easy for me to say, now. For the first themselves as well. With this new perspective I feel – a little time I am spending Christmas 3,000 miles away from most of our friends and family. bit like Cindy Lou Who – the whole culture While there are people I miss dearly, espe- of Christmas wish lists quite superfluous. I cially at the holidays, these circumstances are ought to have seen it earlier, in those years also surprisingly freeing. when I went half-mad trying to make sure I’m not juggling obligations. There is no I had bought “enough” for Christmas. I’d debate about where we spend Christmas Eve, trudge home from the mall, throw all the which side of the family we visit and when purchases on the bed, make piles for each and who is invited for Christmas morning child and then panic when I realized there brunch. I am accustomed to cooking so many was one pile that was bigger than the others, holiday meals that years ago my own favorite or just one that was smaller. I’d go back to Christmas dinner became cold turkey and the mall and the whole ridiculous pattern

repeated itself until the piles slid off the duvet and onto the bedroom floor. Then I worried obsessively I had bought too much. One memorable year, approaching midnight Christmas Eve, Mr. DeMeer and I were watching It’s a Wonderful Life and struggling to assemble “the big Santa present” – one of those large game tables that has foose ball, air hockey, and tiddlywinks, and by February would be simply another household repository for laundry. The table top, when it came out of the box, was cracked on one side, completely useless and there was no way it could go under the tree. Mr. DeMeer tried to comfort me, saying there were so many other presents that no one would notice or mind. But I couldn’t sleep that night, thinking Christmas was ruined for lack of a big Santa gift. The next morning there were so many other presents that no one noticed or minded. Christmas 2014 I may put small treats in stockings for the DeMeer children. I will certainly donate to the local Christmas hamper campaign. Ashamedly this is not something I have always done in the past. We may gather with new friends over the holiday season and it’s quite likely I will make Christmas brunch and dinner for my family. I will be having cold turkey and stuff sandwiches with a glass of Pinot Grigio. But I will be enjoying it at the dining room table.

Exiting director reflects on three years of accomplishments Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

With a degree from the Emily Carr School of Fine Arts, how could the outgoing Director of Area G possibly have had the understanding and practical experience to deal with the difficult issues confronting the RDOS? This is a question we might be tempted to ask about Angelique Wood. Living on the same street, two doors from her home, I’ve had the opportunity to observe her at fairly close range. Professor Ashley Montague, formerly of Rutgers University, has said, “if you want to know what a person is going to do, don’t ask them what they believe. Observe what they do.” After being her neighbour several years, I’ve concluded that although the lady is certainly a visionary with ideas, she has a distinct pragmatic streak as well. She is quite capable of chopping her own wood, attending to plumbing problems, and building a work shop. Over a cup of hot ginger tea at our kitchen table, I asked Angelique what had motivated her to get into politics, what had surprised her, what she had learned. Prior to coming to Hedley she worked at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, one of the biggest in Canada, largely devoted to aboriginal and ethnic art. She also sold aboriginal art for 7 years. When she bought a small home in Hedley in 2005, it wasn’t her intention at first to live here. However, she found Hedley increasingly alluring. After deciding to make this her home, she got involved with the museum. She painted the basement floor and installed glass shelves in the Tea Room. In 2007 she joined the Fire Department and got her air brake endorsement. Turning to her time in the RDOS, she said, “I came to the role

thinking that most politicians must be corrupted. I found though that I was working with 17 individuals who cared very much about their communities. Many were brilliant in their careers. They came with ideas to improve things. There was an atmosphere of respect.” Over time she came to the realization most people don’t feel anyone is listening. To counter this, she and fellow Hedley resident Kim English created a forum. They invited speakers from other communities, politicians from the Similkameen Valley and interested citizens. “We brought together a lot of grass roots leaders,” she said. We wanted them to understand how to communicate with elected officials. We wanted to get people thinking, and talking to each other. We wanted them to be aware of what was happening in the rest of the universe.” She emphasized that “we need to nurture each other and make our organizations strong. People need to feel safe enough to express their views.” I have sometimes seen Angelique up very early in the morning, doing yard and garden work before attending to RDOS affairs. She feels a compulsion to get things done. It was a surprise to her that the wheels of government turn very slowly. “I learned that even working 40 to 70 hours per week, I could not speed up the functioning of government. Getting agreement of stakeholders takes time. It’s important to stay focused on what you want to accomplish.” She reflected on this a moment and then added, “ A lot of what you do as a politician is listen. Often when people have a problem, they are frustrated. Sometimes they begin with yelling. It takes patience to wait for them to calm down.

Angelique Wood, exiting Area G director, makes her home in Hedley. She said she feels gratified by the number of people who have thanked her for a good job in the past three years.

Then we can begin working on their issue.” “Where did you make progress?” I asked. “We signed a protocol agreement with 3 of the 4 Indian bands,” she replied. “We wanted to open lines of communication between the bands and the RDOS. We came

to understand we need to work together.” She said the USIB is considering signing. Angelique also cited development of a joint tourism strategy as an important step. This agreement includes both Area G Indian bands, Keremeos, Princeton and areas H,G and B.

What was gratifying? This question triggered an emotional moment and she picked up a kleenex. “The most gratifying thing,” she said, “was the number of people who have come and said ‘thank you. You did a good job.”

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Highschool gives a cheer for new sports squad

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Meet the new cheerleaders: Captain Hailey Darby, Co-captains Haley Anderson and Kyley Barbeler and members Katie Bartlett, Thyme Callihoo, Sarah Nelson, Travis Fedun, Cristina Martin, Shelby Bothe-Nylund, Laresa Luko, Sae Karstensen, Jodi McIntosh, Kami French and Shay Krem. Andrea DeMeer formed in public for the first time at the said Pateman. throw you and catch you before you smack Spotlight Staff school’s girls’ and boys’ basketball games. On Sunday eight cheerleaders and both your face on the ground.”

Megan Pateman remembers cheerleading for Princeton Secondary School as a great experience that was both an opportunity to dance and a chance to “build a second family” with her cheerleading team members. That’s why when she and another former graduate, Tasha Ferdinand, were approached by a student about reviving the school’s cheerleading program, she jumped right in. The cheerleading team at PSS was discontinued when Pateman,19, was in Grade 11. Last week the new school cheer squad, coached by Pateman and Ferdinand, per-

“It actually went pretty well,” Pateman said in an interview with The Spotlight. There are 14 members on the cheer squad, 13 girls and one boy. “We didn’t have tryouts. If you came out you got a position. We figured we should give everyone a chance who wanted to do it.” Pateman said the team represents a big commitment, as it practices a minimum of three times a week and team-building activities are also on the schedule. “It’s kind of hard to round of up 14 people and get them all to do the same thing at the same time,”

coaches turned out to The Chamber of Commerce’s Light Up Festival. By handing out hot chocolate and popcorn they earned $160 in donations, enough to purchase one complete cheerleading outfit. The team is currently using two different sets of uniforms, and only has nine sets of pompoms. Pateman said cheering squads get closer than most sports teams because the team members need to feel absolute trust. “ I think it’s because we throw people up in the air and you are pretty much trusting someone to

Buy a gift for an older child this year

Princeton Crisis Assistance is in desperate need of items for older children this Christmas. About 60 to 75 children receive gifts through the hamper program each holiday season. Gifts are collected for children up to 16 but whenever possible older teenagers also receive presents. Although it’s more popular for

people to drop items for smaller children in the boxes boxes and bins setup in area businesses it’s most difficult to provide gifts and clothing for the teenagers. Anyone wanting to donate for the tweens and teenager crowds are encouraged to do so right away. For teenage gifts the Princeton Crisis Assistance Society is in

Pateman said she orginally joined cheerleading hoping it would help her overcome a natural shyness. As she is now both a former Princeton Ambassador and BC Ambassador contestant, with special honors for public speaking and town promotion, it appears to have paid off. The highschool teachers and other sports teams have been very supportive of the new squad, said Pateman. “I just wanted to give youth today that same opportunity.”

need of items like arts-and-craft kits, makeup, cosmetics and body washes (for both boys and girls), hair accessories (hair dryers, curling irons, mousse, brushes), ear buds, portable bluetooth speakers, and gift cards. For a more detailed list of items in need visit the Princeton Crisis Assistance Society thrift shop.

Natural gas. Good for cosy homes. Choosing natural gas for space and water heating means comfort and energy savings.

Appliance care Keep your appliances operating at their best. Have them regularly inspected and maintained by a licensed natural gas contractor. Andrea DeMeer

While the Christmas craft show at Princeton Secondary School is a longstanding tradition in town, it was the first year of exhibiting for Ed Staples and his wife Nienke Klaver, who experienced a good day of sales of their handmade pottery and photographs. “We’ll be back next year,” said Nienke. The highschool auditorium buzzed all day Sunday as crowds moved among the vendors selling chocolates, soaps, candles, purses, jewellery and home made bread.

Use the FortisBC Trade Ally Network to find a contractor in your community. Learn more at fortisbc.com/appliancecare. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-117.24 12/2014)

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Christmas chamber dinner

Andrea DeMeer

About 70 people attended the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas dinner last Thursday evening at the Princeton Legion. The event is designed for businesses to get together with their teams and enjoy food, music and prizes. Thomasina Murdock, of Thomasina’s on Bridge Street, and June Holland, had a wonderful time.

Andrea DeMeer

The Princeton Legion played Santa to the Princeton Crisis Assistance and Christmas food hamper programs last week with $1,000 donation. Left is Cliff Glover, Princeton Legion, Cy Driver, Crisis Assistance Centre, and Jim Turner, Legion President. Hockey Pool Manager

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Hockey Pool Manager

PSS HOCKEY POOL

For the week ending December 5, 2014

PSSAthletics

Andrea DeMeer

All four of Princeton’s councillors took the time last Thursday to support the Chamber of Commerce and attend the annual Christmas dinner. Rosemary Doughty and Kim Maynard enjoyed some conversation before feasting on a delicious buffet prepared by the Legion that included turkey and all the trimmings.

Contact the RDOS at 250-492-0237 for further information

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Natural Christmas Trees, free of contaminants, can be brought to any local landfill in the RDOS free of charge. Check with your local municipality or the RDOS for potential Christmas Street collection programs in your community.

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Chucky 2

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Bumpa 4

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Fore! 4

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Joey 3

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Billy-Boy

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The Walkers 4

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Palmer 3

547

Webby 2

546

LANDFILL REDUCED WINTER HOURS Campbell Mountain Mon to Sat 8:30 a.m - 4:45 p.m. Okanagan Falls Mon to Fri 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Oliver Mon to Fri 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Keremeos Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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RDOS HOLIDAY HOURS REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION The main office at 101 Martin Street will be closed over the upcoming holiday season on: December 25 and 26 and January 1 and 2 If you have an urgent water or sewer problem please call the RDOS Emergency After Hours line at: 250-490-4141 Missed Garbage Pickup Please call 250-490-3888

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542

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314 0.84 498

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313 0.88 497

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476 305 0.85

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475 304 0.92 474 303 0.83

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470 303 0.83

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Ram 3

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Posse line up changes made with future in mind Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

It’s fair to say it was a week of mixed emotions and results for the Princeton Posse as a line up shuffle saw the departure of the team’s point leader Colton St. John, the acquisition of two new players, and a loss and win in weekend home play. The team announced last Tuesday that St. John was traded to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in a multi team deal. “We became a better team today, staying true to our goal of being a tougher team to play against, while setting ourselves up for the future both short term and long term. Today was meant to improve our club not only in the short term, but to continue to make us moving forward,” said head coach Bill Rotheisler in a release to the Spotlight. “Despite only being here for half a season he made an impact much greater. Moving Colton was the hardest thing I have had to do as a General Manager, but was necessary to facilitate our other moves.” There’s a decided emphasis on size with the additions to the Posse roster. Jamieson Ree is a 1997 6’2” defensive player. “He’s very skilled,” said Rotheisler in an interview. “We believe we have three of the best ‘97 D-men around. So now we have eight defense and our idea was to strengthen in that area and that’s what we’ve got to do to beat Osoyoos. Brandon Schaber returned to the Posse following his second stint at the Junior A level. “He’s got about a 6’1” frame on him and not only can he shoot the puck and he is skilled

he’s extremely physical and he competes hard….that’s just his personality. Even though he doesn’t have a letter because he’s coming in late in the season he’s definitely a leader on the team right now.” Rotheisler said the shuffle wasn’t just about acquiring size and muscle, but about changing “how you use it…I don’t mean tough in the fist-a-cuffs sense. I mean tough as in winning battles. We just want guys who are tough on the forecheck and simply tough to get around.” Both additions played Friday’s home game against the North Okanagan Knights when the Posse came up with a 4-2 victory. Connor Sloan was star of the game with two goals, while Captain Kurtis Klinger also contributed two. Assists were awarded to Trevor Pereverzoff, Eden Dubchak and Brandon Workun. Bailey Stephens turned away 24 of 26 shots in net. Fortunes reversed for the Posse Saturday night against the Fernie Ghostriders – in the early minutes of the second period– when the hometeam gave up a lead to lose 5-3. “We basically gave them five goals,” said Rotheisler. “We played hard and we then we gave them five goals…They got their goals on situations that didn’t exist by playing the we play or played the night before.” It was a two-point night for Star of the Game Brandon Schaber with a goal and a assist. Destin Robinson and Trevor Pereverzoff each scored, and Kurtis Klinger (2) Konnar Dechaine and Jamieson Ree all had assists. Stephen Heslop made 19 saves on 24 shots.

Andrea DeMeer

Some people are determined and some people are just plain crazy....You decide. Joey Dekker is a familiar face in downtown Princeton as he delivers here daily for Purolator. Last week, even as temperatures dipped to -30 Dekker was comfortable in his running shoes and shorts. “I made a bet with a guy 22 years ago. Neither of us have put on pants since.”

Bob Marsh

The Posse’s Keith Comte goes head to head with the Fernie Ghostriders Friday night in a 4-2 hometeam win. The week-long line up shuffle was all about positioning the Posse as a bigger, stronger and more aggresive club.

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THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN! A double thumbs up to Officer Dean Oliver of the RCMP for getting a grateful family off the side of a dangerous stretch of road last week and seeing them safely to town.

If you have a “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down”, or want to be our “Smile of the Week”, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

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Help support our local economy by spending your dollars here in town at the holidays and all year!

Starting at $1 Holiday Gift wrap, cards & decorations! 248 Bridge Street

Princeton Loonie Bin

TOOLS

For every handy man & woman 222 Burton Avenue

FLETCHER Building Supplies

Dec. 13 Only!

Discount from 5-25% Pick your prize-discount from 5-25% or a grab bag. 195 Bridge Street

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Fresh, custom made floral arrangements for your table or to send to a friend. #1-225 Bridge Street

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Party Dresses Starting at $19.99 #2 - 225 Brdge Street

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Custom Made Gift Baskets! Toys, Candy or Loose Tea. 141 Bridge Street

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Lots of Great Gift Ideas!

1-136 Tapton, Princeton Plaza

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of a Clean Car! What a great Stocking Stuffer! Gift cards are available at Bridge Street Car Wash. Purchase from the change machine. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

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Enjoy these fantastic specials and more when you shop locally downtown Princeton!

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Princeton lights up downtown with holiday fun

Bob Marsh

Councillor Doug Pateman had words of welcome for the crowd, and he was backed up beautifully by the Princeton Brownies.

Bob Marsh

While Santa doesn’t traditionally get delayed by the weather he was twice held up getting to the Princeton Light Up Festival. Light Up was originally scheduled for November 29, and then rescheduled for December 6, and finally came together for a delighted crowd on Sunday afternoon.

Bob Marsh

The youth choir from Princeton Baptist Church was one of the highlights of the entertainment Sunday afternoon.

Bob Marsh

Copper Mountain Mine sponsored horse drawn hay wagon rides to Light Up visitors. Nelson Patrie from the AP Ranch was at the reins.

Worried about Credit? Get Driving Now!

Bob Marsh

Hundreds of people turned out for the official “Light Up” festivities in downtown Princeton Sunday. Highlights of the day included pool noodle with the Posse, and lots of entertainment including Highland dancing and choral singing.

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

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SOEC Gift Cards are now available in any denomination and can be used online, by phone or in person for any ticket purchase. You choose the amount, they choose the concert or show! Best of all, they never expire!

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WIN $500! During the month of December, purchase any concert/show ticket or a SOEC Gift Card* and you could win a $500.00 SOEC Gift Card for yourself! (*minimum $25 purchase with one transaction)

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Trax, Silverado or Cruze. Freight ($1,600/$1695/$1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration & dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup(except Colorado/Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox and Malibu. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †$2,750 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive) and a $2,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Trax which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡$8,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Holiday Cash for Truck Owners (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) DoubleCab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. *†$5,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,250 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,250 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ††Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ++Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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Deck the House Holiday Lights Contest The Similkameen Spotlight’s Annual Christmas decoration competition is OPEN FOR ENTRIES. To nominate your residence in town, a rural residence or a business for your spectacular festive display contact The Spotlight by email publisher@similkameenspotlight.com. There will be no secondary nominations – entrants must nominate themselves. Entrants must have made changes to their annual display in order to qualify to win. Nomination emails must have the subject line CHRISTMAS DECORATING COMPETITION, and include the entrant’s name, phone number and address. Judging will take place December 17 and 18th and the winners will be announced in the December 23 Spotlight. Entries can also be made at the office in person. Deadline for entries is December 14th. Get festive and GOOD LUCK.

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Miranda and Lance Bolanga got a chance to visit with Santa Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Light Up Festival.

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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you are riding high and looking to share your good fortune with others. Make the most of this chance to improve the lives of those around you. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, you have an idea about how to tackle a difficult obstacle, but someone crosses your path with a different agenda. Perhaps there’s a way to work together. PISCES: Pisces, avoid open conflict without being a pushover this week. Find the middle ground and try to understand another’s perspective. ARIES: Aries, although you are full of excitement this week, rein in some of those feelings so you can focus on the tasks at hand. Use your energy to your advantage. TAURUS: Taurus, motivation may not be strong this week, so begin with some menial tasks around the house and build up to bigger plans. Eventually you will find a groove. GEMINI: Gemini, try to avoid focusing on just one issue for too long. Sometimes you simply must trust your instincts and forge ahead anyway. Let past experience guide you this week. CANCER: Cancer, avoid the temptation to take on too many responsibilities this week. If you don’t, you might not get much done. Think before you accept more work. LEO: Financial matters are looming and a decision must be made, Leo. Don’t be overcome with anxiety, as all you need to do is carefully examine your finances to come up with a solution. VIRGO: Spontaneity beckons, Virgo, even though you are a careful planner who puts a lot of thought into your decisions. Overthinking is more hassle than it’s worth this week. LIBRA: Someone may catch you off guard this week, Libra. This person will bring a welcome surprise, so look forward to this unexpected encounter. SCORPIO: Back up your promises with decisive action, Scorpio. That’s the only way to prove to others that your word means something and you are committed to honoring your commitments. SAGITTARIUS: There may be more to the big picture than you are seeing, Sagittarius. Gather the facts before you jump to any conclusions. You may just see things from a different perspective. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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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 third 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.

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

Shining His Light Ministries

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

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

Also serving the Anglican Community

Office Hours:

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Club Notes:

HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings Everyone welcome. 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to 8 am. Every Tuesday & Thursday exercise at 9 am.

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

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!

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.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005

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.

WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the office at Sunflower Downs (PXA Grounds) at 6:30 p.m.

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.

AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716

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.

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-2950217. New members welcome!

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

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

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

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.

St. Paul’s United Church

Health

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

PRINCETON and DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

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

Princeton Baptist Church

Community:

PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princetonmuseum.org

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-2951577

Princeton Penticostal Church

Health

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

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 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.

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m., at the Princeton PXA Grounds. 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

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!

RECREATIONAL BADMINTON: Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome. Adult & Juniors (age 12+)

PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085

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.

Youth 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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Don’t forget to book your annual Christmas Greeting Ad by 5 p.m. Friday. Christmas Greetings are published December 17th. The Spotlight is the BEST way to wish all your customers and clients a very Merry Christmas!

Call Sandi at 250-295-3535 The Vermillion Forks Elementary School volleyball team came home champions last week from a four team tournament in Merritt. The championship game was a nailbiter – with a final score of 27-25.

Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE

* now open 6 days a week!

Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

Cell: 250-295-8025

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

Heather Dobbs

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S d Ol Bedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

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

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

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

Marg & Ed Reichert

Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0

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

FEED SUPPLY STORE FLETCHER Building Supplies

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

RENTAL SERVICES

TOM REICHERT RENTALS

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

Finish Carpentry • Renovations • Outdoor Projects All types of tile installations.

Call Hart 250-295-8200 hart@greenlinecontracting.com www.GreenlineContracting.com

PAINTING

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK 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

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

•10% Seniors Discount

RAY MICHAUD

email: roofer.101@hotmail.com

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

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Cell: 250-295-8025

Heather Dobbs

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

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

N & L SERVICES

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE & HONESTY are hard to find... But N&L SERVICE is one of a kind!

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TIRE

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$15.00 PER WEEK AD SPACE

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$15.00 PER WEEK 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

Brian Coyne Owner

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

$15.00 PER WEEK YOUR AD HERE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

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

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

250-295-0005

TOWING

BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE

THE HUT

• Electronics • Household Fire Alarms Bottle Depot • C02 Alarms WE ACCEPT MOST POP, JUICE, WATER, • Light Bulbs MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS

367 Hwy. 3

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FENCING/SEPTIC SERVICES OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Arnold Buteau Rentals

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

FENCING SPECIALISTS

arnold@warnerrentals.bc.ca

PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE •Commercial •Residential •Industrial

HANDYMAN SERVICES

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

Truck Parts - Hydraulic Hoses ATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies

$15.00 PER WEEK

MINISTRY

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY

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

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

SEPTIC SERVICES

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SEPTIC SERVICE

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee

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

Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

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Argo is accepting Resumes for drivers experienced in the operation of tandem axle trucks for the Princeton Area. Exp. operating snow removal equipment would be an asset. Must hold a valid BCDL, minimum Class 3 with air. Submit your Resume with a current National driver abstract by email to argosok@argoroads.ca or by fax to 250-295-7983. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

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Home support aide needed to assist man with physical disability. Part time position to begin ASAP. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided. All applicants will be considered. For more information, email samnomland@gmail.com or call 250-293-1280

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Vermilion Forks Elementary 5 hrs/day, school days only, excluding Christmas and spring breaks. Temporary: December 15, 2014 to June 25, 2015 The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Please refer to the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for required training and responsibilities. Application forms are available at the Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings listed under Job Code # 823955 and follow the prompts provided. Applications will be accepted until December 11, 2014. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Guitar Wanted! Electric or acoustic. In the Princeton/Tulameen area. 250-295-6047

3 bdrm, upper floor, 2 piece. & 4 pc. bath, incl. heat, hydro, parking and shared laundry. 3rd Bench past hospital. Available Oct. 1/14, $1000/month. 250-293-6714

Two bedroom house for rent in Princeton. Fenced yard, pets okay. References required. $900 per month. 250493-6954.

2 - 200 sqft office space available.. Call Heather 250295-8025

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Snowclearing Wanted someone to snow plow a parking lot in Princeton. Leave a message at 250-2951006 with your cost per hour and what equipment you are using.

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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Commercial/ Industrial Property RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly renovated restaurant on a .47 acre lot 2nd floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: land, building, equipment, business. Call 306-929-4999.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments in new building. Close to trail & river. Twin River 223 Burton Ave., F/S, cats OK, starting @ $700/month + utilities. 604783-7020. 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 $450.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back. 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 3 bdrm House, 2.5 bath, fenced yard, W/D/F/S/DW, $1100/month + utilities. 3 bdrm duplex, big yard, W/D/F/S, $1100/month utilities included. DD and references required for all rentals. No smoking inside and pets negotiable. For more information call 250-2950200.

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