Similkameen Spotlight, January 21, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

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Copper Mountain tightens its belt

A report released Monday said Copper Mountain produced 81 million pounds of copper in 2014. A major achievement for Copper Mountain Mine in 2014 was the completion of the secondary crusher. Andrea DeMeer Similkameen Spotlight

Copper Mountain is tightening its belt as it moves into 2015, however there are no plans for layoffs at the town’s largest employer, according to Chief Financial Officer Rod Shier. “No, not at all,” said Shier. “We’ve already done our budget for 2015 and we’re happy with the mine plan and the operation, but any time your price goes down you always want to look at how you can operate more efficiently.” Copper Mountain employs approximately 420 people at its Princeton operation. A spiraling copper price has forced Copper Mountain to look at other efficiencies for the coming year, Shier told The Spotlight in an interview Monday. “You do look at ways to improve operations whenever you are selling your product for less,” said Shier. “It’s that simple.

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We will look at things like extending tire life. The price of fuel has come down and that’s a plus, there’s no question.” Copper is trading for approximately 25% less than a year ago, however Shier said some industry experts see a disconnect between the current price and inventories that should correct. “We are hoping that this slump…that it’s just a temporary situation. Copper Mountain released its 2014 production report Monday. The mine produced 81 million pounds of copper last year. “We met our production guidance but it’s just on the lower end of that,” said Shier, who added the company had projected to produce between 80 and 90 million pounds. “We were very happy with that, that we met our production guidance, because this was a first.” Copper Mountain also produced 22.6 thousand ounces of gold and 443.7 thousand ounces of silver in 2014.

The plan for 2015 is to produce 80 million pounds of copper. A press release issued by Copper Mountain said “the company’s goal for 2015 is to continue to optimize performance of the Copper Mountain Mine and to maximize copper production in spite of the slightly lower projected head grade for 2015.” The same release addressed future exploration at the 18,000 acre site. “The mine has significant exploration potential that will need to be explored over the next few years to fully appreciate the property’s full development potential.” According to Shier exploration is still scheduled for the coming year. “That’s in our budget and in our plan for 2015 but if all of a sudden you have a lower commodity price you certainly are looking at those things.”

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Former RDOS director gets NDP nod Former RDOS director Angelique Wood has rebounded politically, earning the NDP nomination for the newly formed Central OkanaganSimlikameen-Nicola riding. Wood’s nomination was uncontested at the riding’s NDP nomination meeting in Summerland Saturday. “I think I have the work ethic and the drive to really make a difference to our area and our country and I want the chance to do that,” Wood said a day before the meeting. The relatively new riding was created by the 2012 federal electoral boundaries redistribution and includes south of Keremeos to the US border, as far north as Kelowna, Thompson-Nicola, Logan Lake and west to Princeton and surrounding areas. The new riding represents a portion of three-term NDP Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko’s jurisdiction. The other portion, now dubbed the South Okanagan West Kootenay riding will be represented by Dick Cannings for the NDP party. Wood, at first reluctant to step up to the reins when Atamanenko first approached her in 2014 said she is more than ready for the task. “I kind of came to the realization that there isn’t a lot of times in your life that you have someone that says ‘I will help you. I will stand behind you. I think you got what it takes to do what I do,” she said.

Wood, a one-term Regional District Okanagan Similkameen director for area G lost her seat during the November 2014 election by a slim margin to current director Elef Christensen. The Hedley resident said her time with the RDOS helped prepare her for what she hopes is her new role in politics. “I sat on two southern interior local government organizations. I’ve driven all those places and met a lot of people throughout the riding,” she said. The Emily Carr Institute graduate spent more than a decade working in sales and marketing at several art galleries and museums before moving to Hedley from Vancouver in 2006. Since living in the Similkameen, Wood has volunteered in a number of capacities including on the Hedley fire department and with local museums. She has also offered a variety of community conversation talks about relevant issues to all residents of the area. “I come with a lot of real life experience, not just limited. I live in a rural place but I have a lot of urban savvy,” she said. Atamanenko was thrilled with the nomination. “I’m really happy that she’s taking up the challenge,” he said. “Angelique has proven to be a real hard worker for her community.” The NDP is the last of the big three to make their nomination official. The Conservative’s nominated current MP Dan Albas last June, while the Liberals nominated Karley Scott in December.

Spotlight Staff Is your dog “legal?” Notices for dog licence renewals have gone out in the mail, and owners have until the end of January to pay their $10 to the Town of Princeton and receive a dog tag. Licenses for dogs that are not spayed or neutered are $30. The town currently licenses 245 dogs, according to Bob Riley, by law enforcement officer, and the fine for keeping an unlicensed dog is $75.

Unlicensed animals generally only come to the town’s attention if there is a dog at large that needs to be caught, said Riley. “For the most part people around here are pretty good,” said Riley, about watching out for neighbour’s pets and helping to contain them. He said in many cases if a dog is off leash, a resident will simply assist and take the dog home. “In a small town not only does everybody know everybody, everybody knows everybody’s dog.”

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Time for paperwork on the pooch

Non-profits may apply for council funding Non-profit groups hoping to receive funding from the Town of Princeton in 2015 must have their applications in by January 31st. Applications forms are available at the town office and on its website. Last year council budgeted $87,050 for the following groups: Arts Council, $5,000; Princeton Posse, $15,000; Racing Days, 2,500; Fall Fair

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Angelique Wood, NDP candidate for Okanagan Similkameen-Nicola, left, stands with fellow NDP candidate Dick Cannings, South Okanagan West Kootenay. Portions of the two ridings represent current MP NDP Alex Atamanenko’s riding of BC Southern Interior. The new boundaries take effect once the writ is dropped in the federal legislature.

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Program fields forty Attempted murder trial approaches tips about area crime Joe Fries Black Press

Tara Bowie Spotlight Staff

Two illegal weapons were taken off the streets in the Princeton area as a result of tips received by the Okanagan Similkameen CrimeStoppers program over the last year. Because CrimeStoppers is based on anonymity and protection for the tipsters Al Sismey, regional co-ordinator for the program, couldn’t provide detailed information. “The protection of our tipsters is first and foremost,” he said during an interview about CrimeStoppers month last week. “For the protection of tipsters we generalize instead of talking specifics. It could be any prohibited weapon, guns bear spray, knives but whatever it was taking it off the street definitely makes the community safer.” Last year the Okanagan Similkameen CrimeStoppers program, whose coverage area includes Princeton, Keremeos, Penticton and everywhere in between, received 700 tips via telephone, Internet or text message, that resulted in 35 arrests, 37 cases cleared and 35 charges laid. Police recovered $13,600 in stolen property and $719,590 worth of illegal drugs were taken off the streets. Forty-one of those tips provided information about crime in the Princeton area. “Obviously a lot of the tips are going to about the Penticton area just

because it’s a larger population but any tip that is received about crime in Princeton has the potential to make the community safer and needs to be looked into,” he said. About $2,000 in reward money was doled out to tipsters last year and about $50,000 has been rewarded since the program’s inception 23 years ago. Approximately 75 per cent of tipsters turn down rewards. “That’s kind of interesting that most don’t want rewards they are doing it because they feel it’s their community responsibility. It’s their civic responsibility,” he said. Over the five years a growing trend has emerged with tipsters choosing to provide information through technological means including text messages or through the Okanagan Similkameen CrimeStoppers website. “It took awhile for it to catch on. It’s like everything else when it’s new it takes people awhile to learn and become comfortable with and trust it,” he said. “I would say now that it’s a 50/50 split between the internet and phone calls.” Specially designed software makes it impossible for tips to be tracked back to the sender making anonymity possible. For more information visit www. sostips.ca.

The trial of a man accused of stabbing two women and then attempting to kill himself outside a Princeton restaurant may be moved to Penticton. James Ronald Buhler, 53, is charged with the attempted murder and aggravated assault of his wife and aggravated assault of their daughter on Feb. 26, 2014. Defence counsel Dave Johnson appeared on Buhler’s behalf Wednesday in provincial court in Penticton and told a justice of the peace he will apply to have his client tried by judge alone in B.C.

Supreme Court in Penticton. That application will be heard on an as-yet undetermined date. Johnson also asked that a one-day preliminary inquiry with three police witnesses be scheduled to determine if there is enough evidence to send the matter to trial. Buhler remains behind bars and didn’t appear in court Wednesday. Police allege he stabbed his wife and daughter multiple times outside a Dairy Queen and then began cutting his own throat. All three were sent to hospital and survived.

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Chucky 2

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Bumpa

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875

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873

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872

Mylou

866

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Gym

865

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13 0

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860

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A4 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, January 21, 2014 Similkameen Spotlight OPINION

An attempt to ease Princeton’s gas pains

If people in Princeton aren’t talking about the weather or the deer, they are talking about the price of gas. And they fume. Gas prices everywhere have dipped recently, and that relieves a bit of rancor, but the impression persists that gas in Princeton is still more expensive than in other centres. And maybe some days it is. However on Monday gas in Princeton, according to bcgasprices.com, was 98.9 at four locations. In Penticton on the same day the cheapest gas was just one penny a litre less, 97.9. Most stations in that city – often a destination for Princeton commuters – were also selling for 98.9 and there was one station with the price of 99.9. Gas in Keremeos was 99.9 and gas in Kelowna ranged between 97.9 to 99.9. The cheapest gas in British Columbia Monday could be found in Prince George where customers at Costco could fuel up for 82.9. Gas was also significantly cheaper at some stations in Abbotsford and Chilliwack. If you lived in Royston on Monday you were paying 119.9 per litre – the highest price in the province. Kersley, Fort Nelson, Eastgate, Gold River and Hudson’s Hope all had gas priced above $1.10. Gas prices in BC are very literally all over the map. In an interview with The Spotlight Jason Parent, vice president of fuel industry consultant MJ Ervin Associates, said there is nothing nefarious or unusual behind Princeton’s gas pricing. “This isn’t really unique to you guys. It’s just common to smaller communities and it happens all over the country. We have some communities where the prices sit a little higher than communities down the road.” According to Parent there are many markets where retailers don’t feel the need to be competitive to the point of dropping prices that might trigger a price war. He noted communities with one especially pricecompetitive retailer, such as Costco, will always have cheaper gas. As well, he said, in smaller markets where the volumes of gas sold per dealer are lower than in larger centres, gas is naturally priced higher in order for retailers to make a profit. He added that consumers generally do not leave their hometown to drive somewhere else just to buy gas. Parent’s advice to Princeton – and this is paraphrasing– is to suck it up. “Really as a consumer there is not a whole lot you can do about the price of gas. There’s supply and demand and about the only thing you could do is simply drive less but that’s not going to necessarily drop the price.” If you can reach the owner/dealer of your gas station and wish to share your thoughts on competitive pricing go right ahead. But don’t harass the employee at the pump or the cash register. Those people work long hours and are remarkable cheerful and customer serviceoriented given the amount of griping they put up with. Finally, if you are still having gas pains, just spend a few minutes being thankful you don’t live in Royston. - AD

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VICTORIA – Did you do a “cleanse” to start Discreet inquiries yielded similar answers. the year? A diet or supplements to, you know, Aside from the odd superstition about chlorine “detox” your body? or fluoride, they had no idea at all. They didn’t Please, if you did, I don’t want the details. know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essenI’m here to discuss the underlying assumptions tially municipal water run through a filter. They of this fad. TV presenter Dr. Oz is a promoter had been convinced to pay $2 for water in plastic of various schemes, soup diets and the like, but bottles, and this somehow led to the conclusion there are many books and consumer products that their tap water is only fit for washing clothes being flogged. and driveways. “Supplements, tea, homeopathy, coffee eneTOM FLETCHER mas, ear candles and foot baths promise you a Vaccinations? Don’t get me started. In the past detoxified body,” writes Ontario pharmacist Scott year I have had an argument with a registered Gavura, who treats cancer patients with medinurse at a blood donor clinic, annoyed that the cine’s most potent drugs. health ministry denied her imagined “right” to Frustrated by the pharmacy industry’s willinginfect frail patients with influenza, and with a vetness to cash in on fake cures for nonexistent conditions, Gavura eran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against began contributing to ScienceBasedMedicine.org, where you can putting vaccines in her body. search “detox” find his takedown of this notion. It’s no wonder people constantly fall for enviro-scares like He traces the roots of purification rituals in religious and medi- toxins from the Alberta oil sands that are actually concentrated cal history, such as when patients were bled with leeches. in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically Actual “detox” is administered in hospital for those with dan- modified canola oil, or smart meters. The media are frequently part gerous levels of drugs, alcohol or other poisons. Credible physi- of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict cians abandoned theories of “autointoxication” in the 19th century. over common sense. “Today’s version of autointoxication argues that some combiTake Vancouver (please). The mayor rose to fame with a comnation of food additives, salt, meat, fluoride, prescription drugs, pany that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in singlesmog, vaccine ingredients, GMOs and perhaps last night’s bottle serving plastic bottles. Calling it “Happy Planet” convinced a new of wine are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura generation of urban rubes that they’re doing something for the writes. “And don’t forget gluten. Gluten is the new evil and there- environment. Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central fore, is now a toxin.” myth of hippy science. Gluten-free products now occupy whole sections of grocery At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse stores, not far from the pricey “organic” produce that may or may last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that not be tested for synthetic pesticides. have taxed the B.C. health care system since a new test was added Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years ago, I noticed people to the standard medical checkup. lugging big plastic jugs to the grocery store to fill with water. Try that one if you’re over 50. Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some of the best tap water in Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black the world, so I wondered what they were trying to avoid. Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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a knapsack on one arm, and a A decade later I was a young large chain saw on the other. editor covering the peripheral of A chain saw. Paul Bernardo’s hunting ground. In all likelihood he was To this day my breath jumps some kind of harmless freewhen I see a white Camaro. lance logger just trying to Finally, I was raised by two make a living. That said anypeople who lectured daily on one who would consider pickthe dangers of getting into a ing up a complete stranger and stranger’s car. In retrospect a few ANDREA DEMEER his chainsaw needs to watch conversations about getting into more horror movies. cars with people who AREN’T old dog Often when I see a woman strangers would not have gone new tricks hitchhiking alone I am temptamiss, but that is a subject for a ed to stop for her, both so I different day. Despite its appeal for a variety of reasons, know she has at least one safe ride and so I hitchhiking is a dangerous activity, not worth have the chance to execute a proper lecture. Mindful as I am that Bernardo worked in the risk. It is equally foolhardy to offer a ride to concert with his wife Karla Homolka, I can’t a stranger. Several years ago while driving quite get my foot to the brake pedal. I’ve only once stopped for a hitchhiker, through northern Michigan my sons were extremely amused by the signage along the several years ago on a highway about a half highway in the vicinity of a large penitentia- hour outside of Woodstock, Ontario. Telling ry. Each time we passed a notice that said Do the story over dinner that evening I was Not Pick Up Hitchhikers there was a chorus treated to a full assault from husband and of “Well DUH!” from the back seat. children. Last week while driving from Keremeos WHAT? You NEVER pick up hitchhikers. to Princeton I passed a man hitchhiking with Who WAS this guy? What were you think-

ing? I was thinking, as it turned out, that the man was on crutches and his left leg was amputated just above the knee. I’m not saying he couldn’t have been dangerous. For all I knew he lost his leg in a chain saw attack gone horribly wrong. I did like my chances of getting away, however. And, I felt bad for him. To suggest it’s wrong to stop and help a stranger in need is in some ways a cynical and sad commentary on the human condition. But there is something to be said for personal safety and self-preservation.

Similkameen Spotlight Wednesday, January 21, 2014

Kids please don’t try hitchhiking at home One would have to be a Similkameen Valley transplant to fully appreciate the unique culture of British Columbia’s interior. There are days I swear the family arrived here from southwestern Ontario not via the Trans Canada Highway, but in a tiny black and white farmhouse spinning through a tornado. Hitchhiking is a perfect example of BC culture shock. It’s not done so much, back home. I see hitchhikers everyday along Highway 3, dozens a day in the summer. There are coastal communities where hitchhiking is actually encouraged, through signage and social media, as a way of returning to a kinder, gentler way of life. It is also sometimes a necessity. The nature of the province’s interior and north precludes public transport. Hitchhiking underpins the local economy, as it facilitates the movement of transient workers so vital to the area’s fruit and vegetable farms. It still gives me goose bumps. I was 12 when Diary of A Teenager Hitchhiker hit the screens. Charlene Tilton has much to answer for.

As we travel in a place where hitchhikers are, literally, part of the landscape it’s important to remind our children that it’s not a safe practice. Just because lots of people do it doesn’t make it okay. Dorothy got lucky on the Yellow Brick Road, when she managed to pick up the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. Don’t forget she also ran into the Wicked Witch of the West, and a lot of flying monkeys.

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Henry and Barb Allison live on Reserve land directly across from the iconic Standing Rock on Highway 3 near Keremeos. From the outset of our 2 hour conversation with them in their immaculate log home, my wife Linda and I were impressed with their warmth and congeniality. My interest in them stems in part from their status as Elders in the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. I was also curious about Standing Rock, a revered First Nations ceremonial site. In response to my question about their home, Henry said, “I was a logger. I personally logged the trees for the house. I traded logs in exchange for the construction.” I encouraged Henry to continue. “We weren’t going to build on this site,” he said, “but Barb’s mom owned the land and she insisted we build here so we could protect Standing Rock.” They have been diligent in carrying out her wish, at times telling people not to deface the Rock with writing. Henry was born in Princeton and lived in Hedley, attending school here to the end of Grade 6. “It wasn’t easy,” he said. “The other kids teased us a lot because we were Indians. For a time we had to sit on a bench along the wall. The white kids had desks.” He completed Grade 8 in Keremeos. In Grade 9 his teacher said, “We don’t know how you’re doing it, but you must be cheating. You couldn’t be getting such high marks.” Frustrated by the racially inspired accusations, he quit school. It was at the Keremeos School

that he met Barb. They come from very different families. Barb’s parents were ranchers, living in Chopaka. “Dad was sent to a residential school,” she told us. “When the authorities came for us, he wouldn’t let them take us away.” She and her siblings rode horses across the Similkameen River to their school in Cawston. Like Henry, she and other Indian children had to initially sit on a bench against the wall. Especially at that age, being Aboriginal was difficult. “One day some white boys told us they would wait for us at the railroad tracks,” she said. “They were going to beat us up. We waited at the school, hoping they would leave. Finally we went to meet them. When we put up our fists to defend ourselves, they ran away.” Henry’s mom had been taken to a residential school at age 10 and wasn’t returned home until she was 18. “She didn’t see her mother all those years,” he said. “She never learned to be a mother and as an adult alcohol got a hold of her. Once, when I was 8, us kids were left with cousins in a cabin in the bush near Hope. We fished and picked berries to feed ourselves. We didn’t know if our parents would ever return. I felt abandoned.” “I didn’t understand her life until I attended a workshop about residential school experience,” he said. “Then I was finally able to forgive her.” Henry grew up to be physically robust, with a desire to leave his past behind. Working in the bush, he became a skilled logger, eventually owning two mills and his own logging show. He and Barb began

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dating and he gave her an engagement ring as a graduation gift. “That really upset my mom,” Barb recalls. “She was completely against our engagement. She wanted me to go to university and become a lawyer.” Barb and Henry met with her parents to talk. Finally her dad said,“ we better let them get married or they’ll run away.” Henry was non-status at the time so when they got married, Barb lost her status. Later she and a group of women travelled to Ottawa to plead for status and it was granted. “I had some trouble persuading them I was Indian,” she said. Possibly the bureaucrats in Ottawa didn’t understand that an Indian could be so intelligent and articulate. After gaining some life experience, Barb was nominated for the position of band chief in 1994. She won in spite of intense opposition. Believing band accounting might be flawed, she submitted the books for a forensic audit in Kamloops. Irregularities came to light and some individuals lost their jobs and band funding. This was not an easy decision but she possessed the integrity and inner strength to do it. We sensed the depth of their despair when they talked about the loss of one of their three children. “Our son was 18,” Henry said, “He was my right hand man in our logging operation. One day when he was on the job the new pickup he was driving stalled on a hill and went over a steep bank. I was away with the logging truck at the time. When Barb arrived, she climbed down the bank and lay down beside him until he died.” Now years later, both Barb and Henry still carry the

Barb and Henry Allison live near, and care for, Standing Rock.

grief of that loss. When we left the Allisons and their comfortable house of blond logs, we felt we had become friends. The racism in their early years and also later hasn’t made them bitter. The tragic loss of their son has not robbed them of

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joy. They have decided instead to focus on the wonderful blessing of having two children, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. They have become resolute, people of integrity and strong character. Henry and Barb would indeed be good friends.

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Students at Vermilion Forks Elementary School got right into character during their mock town council meeting earlier this week. From left to right are Vann Costa, Ryan Peterson and Ashley Barbeler.

Students debate hot environmental issues Spotlight Staff

A very different kind of town council meeting took place Monday in the Grade 7 classroom at Vermilion Forks Elementary School. Students brought two months worth of research and preparation to a “mock” council debate on environmental issues. Grocery bags, water and genetically modified food were on the agenda. Teacher Sharleen Anderson – who assumed the role of mayor – said she got the idea for the project from a teachers’ workshop she attended last fall. Each student had to pick a side for the debate, but

then was required to argue an opposite position. Each student also assumed a character for the meeting and the room was filled with concerned mothers, business people, doctors, town employees and even a marine biologist. Anderson said while the research and learning about the issues were valuable to the class, the day was an opportunity to demonstrate the skills of persuasion. “I’m looking for knowledge,” she said. “But they also have to think on the run and I’m looking for voice.”

The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage problem vegetation on rights-of-way transmission corridors, and their access roads within the FortisBC service area. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Cranbrook, Sparwood, Fernie, Kimberley, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Kamloops, Merritt, Cache Cr, Clinton, 100 Mile House, Williams Lk, Quesnel, Prince George, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, all of the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland as well as Victoria, Nanaimo and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (nonchemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, mowing, pruning and burning), a biological control agent (fungus), cultural control methods (planting low growing trees and shrubs and compatible tree species, encouraging agro-forestry, and tree growth regulators/inhibitors when and if registered), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: dicamba (Vanquish), glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), picloram (Tordon), and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle). The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice and before February 13, 2015. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-398 01/2015)

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Posse records wins off the scoreboard Andrea DeMeer Similkameen Spotlight

It’s not often that a week marked by two losses can be described as “good” for any sports team. However the Princeton Posse is smiling as it skates away from defeats against the Sicamous Eagles and the North Okanagan Knights. Over the weekend The Posse secured its play off spot, as North Okanagan fell out of contention. As well, Brandon Schaber, who was seriously injured during a game before the Christmas break, made an unexpected early return to the ice. “We’re easing him into the line up,” said Bill Rotheisler, Posse head coach. “It was a surprise to us all. It came to our attention about three days before the game [Sunday] that he was technically cleared to play and we chuckled figuring it was a joke.” Schaber broke both nose bones in several places, and fractured his orbital bone when he was hit in the face with a stick. He required numerous stitches as well as facial reconstructive surgery. “He did very well,” said Rotheisler. “He made some hits. When someone comes back from that kind of a substantial injury they can tend to hesitate when they are put in physical situations and it was good to see that Brandon was un-phased by it.” Last week was the deadline

for Junior A clubs to sign affiliate players and Rotheisler said he was satisfied to note Princeton may have more skaters of that caliber than any other team in the division. “Our total number of players we have affiliated with Junior A is a massive number. For comparison we had two players affiliated with Junior A clubs and now we have 13.” Losing three players on the weekend to Junior A teams made it difficult for the Posse to secure a win of its own, but Rotheisler defended his decision to release those players. “We have a policy and its part of being able to recruit these good players that during regular season if they get called up they go up and that gives us respect among the players,” he said. “At the end of the day we a full roster coming into the play offs and they are just that much better with that experience…We said we built this team for the playoffs and it stays true for that.” As the regular season comes to an end Rotheisler said it’s important for Princeton to maintain its third place spot in the division. Currently Kelowna trails the Posse by only three points. “We like the match up with Summerland first. We think it’s been inevitable all year that we would be matched up with them in the first round and we want to try to maintain that.” Last Friday Sicamous defeat-

ed the Posse 5-2. Although leading the game 2-1 early in the third period the team suffered a familiar third period melt-down that resulted in four unanswered goals. Thomas Cankovic was the Posse Star of the Game with one goal. Brandon Workun had a goal and Konnar Dechaine, Estevan Hale and Eden Dubchak earned assists. Sunday night against Okanagan the Posse lost 3-2 in double overtime, giving up an empty net goal with seconds left before the end of the game. “I’ve had to explain that a million times,” laughed Rotheisler, when questioned why he pulled Bailey Stephens from the net. “In hindsight there is really no doubt it was the right call,” he said. As North Okanagan was already out of play off contention, and the Posse needs every point it can win to stay ahead of Kelowna, Rotheisler chose to give Princeton the extra man advantage in the dying seconds of the game in hopes of netting two points. “We just statistically prevented it from being a tie and rolled the dice.” Kyle Bergh was the Posse Star of the Game, with one goal. Konnar Dechaine also scored, and assists were earned by Eden Dubchak, Kurtis Klinger and Brandon Workun.

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Brandon Schaber, who underwent successful facial reconstruction surgery following a serious injury in December, returned to the Posse lineup much earlier that expected, playing against Okanagan Sunday night.

Hunters urged to attend meeting on changing rules Development of a pest management plan

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For 20 seasons, Ken Sward has waited for his name to be pulled so he can go bighorn sheep hunting. Now he fears he might never get the chance because of new provincial hunting regulations that he charges unfairly take away opportunities for resident hunters. “I’m 60 years old now. I’ve been waiting for 20 years. Even if I did get pulled in the next lottery I might not be up to it physically,” he said. Sward, president of BC Wildlife Federation for the Okanagan Similkameen region, said the federation strongly opposes new regulations that would give guide-outfitters and their clients a larger share of big game permits. The changes became public in mid-December and will increase guide permits to hunt moose, grizzly bear and other restricted animals in limited-entry hunting areas in B.C. Sward said his “beef” wasn’t with legitimate guide outfitters trying to their make their businesses viable but rather the provincial government for choosing out-of-province hunters over resident hunters. Under the latest policy, the guide outfitters’ share is 20 per cent for elk, 20 or 25 per cent for moose depending on the restricted region, 35 per cent for mountain goats, and 40 per cent for grizzly bears. “When you continue to erode resident opportunity I do have a problem with it,” he said. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said in an interview with Black Press in December that he made the decision on the latest allocation after a long consultation where the BCWF and the Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. couldn’t agree. The decision

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Attention: vegetation management The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage wood rot, wood pests and mechanical damage caused by pests on wood structures located on power line corridors, road frontage areas, generation facilities and electrical facilities within the FortisBC service area, including wood structures on FortisBC owned or leased property. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Creston, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Slocan, South Slocan, Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Trail, Fruitvale, Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Midway, in the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Kelowna, and in the Similkameen Valley from Princeton to Keremeos.

Some area hunters say new provincial rules give too much opportunity for big game away to outof-province hunters.

was to provide certainty for guide businesses, but also took away guides’ rights to pool regional game allotments and hunt in vacant guiding territories. “There are arguments over the number, depending on which base you use, and I expect those arguments will continue,” Thomson said. “At the end of the day we all want the same thing, which is healthy wildlife populations.” BCWF meetings have been held all over the province to gather resident hunter input on the changes. A meeting is scheduled for Oliver on Sunday, January 25 at 5 p.m. at the Legion Hall. For more information contact Sward at 250-4995984.

The pest management methods proposed for use include stubbing (nonchemical), pole replacement (non-chemical) and wood preservative treatments (internal and external). The use of wood preservative pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: copper naphthenate, sodium fluoride, borax (Cop-R-Plastic, CobraWrap, CuRap20), metam sodium (Woodfume, Guardsman Post and Pole Fumigant), disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (Tim-Bor Professional), boron, boric acid, copper (Impel Boron Rods II, CobraRod), and bendiocarb (Ficam D). Application methods include: external bandages, internal liquid and solid treatments, and external insecticide treatments. The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice and before February 13, 2015. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-398 12/2014)

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Some people really know how to make a birth announcement. Proud parents (and painters) Kalla Dewar and Kyle Weber were so happy to welcome 9 lb 4 oz Brinnely to their family they shared it with all of Highway 3 near the golf course. The pink spray paint and balloons drew considerable comment in the Town of Princeton last week until the snow fell over the weekend.

Snowmobile club looks for white stuff, green stuff Tara Bowie Spotlight Staff

They might be the only ones hoping for more snow. Although trails maintained by the Timberline Cruisers Snowmobile Club based in Tulameen have more snow on them last year, they could always use more, said club president Bill Reichert. “It’s better than last year this time, but we need more snow in some

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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

St. Paul’s United Anglican Church Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

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. 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.

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

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

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

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Community:

Health

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 & Saturday 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 7:00 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 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157

Health 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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Princeton arts report

Riverside Centre launches regular shows for local talent Merrilyn Huycke Artifacts

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new environmentally advanced LED spotlight type lighting to set off the artwork and reduce the electricity bill. As a result, the artwork looked even better, creating an enviable ambience for the enthusiastic yoga group that held their class on the carpet in the lounge while meditating on the paintings exhibited. The delight this created apparently nurtured the artists as well as the building users. So it was suggested that we keep the art up on the walls and encourage folks to participate in two month exhibitions that would highlight a particular artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path as they developed their voice. The work would be rotated to give everyone who had five or six pieces that they felt were worthy the opportunity to continue to exhibit. Of course, we the building users were delighted to see this development. Our first two participants were Sue Delatour and Kathy Schneider who both happen to have working studios in Riverside Centre. They were gracious trailblazers that helped us work out the procedure for further exhibits.

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Let your computer remind you of waste and recycling pick-ups Curbside collection has entered the technology-era. A new web site launched for residents in the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen allows anyone to type in their home address to receive information on garbage and recycling services specific to their property. Residents can also sign up for free e-mail or text reminders advising them when to place out refuse each week. “I know there have been a few evenings I’ve wondered if it is recycling week or when the landfill closes,” stated RDOS Chair Mark Pendergraft in a press release. “Simplifying how people get information saves time and helps people place out the right stuff.” Each municipality and rural areas within the RDOS have slightly different garbage and

recycling programs including separate collection days and modified services. In 2014, the RDOS became a part of ReCollect, a web based service. The application provides links on what can be recycled and the location of nearby recycling depots. To access ReCollect visit www.rdos.bc.ca and click on Curbside Calendar, on the right hand side. The application is also available through the City of Penticton, Town of Oliver and Town of Osoyoos websites. The RDOS and member municipalities will continue to provide paper calendars to their residents each year. Residents can always contact their local government if they have any questions about curbside or landfill services.

A new RDOS website will help area residents keep track of their pick up days.

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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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CAPRICORN: Spend the week in as much quiet contemplation as you can manage, Capricorn. You have a few big questions to work out and can only think when you have private time. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, dissatisfaction at work has you wondering if things would be different elsewhere. Sometimes a change of attitude can give you an entirely new perspective. PISCES: Pisces, a loved one comes to you seeking guidance this week, but don’t be bummed if they ultimately do not heed your advice. ARIES: Take a leadership role on a work assignment, Aries. If your interest in work has been waning of late, a more active role may help you change your perspective. TAURUS: Taurus, there is nothing you cannot accomplish this week. The sky is the limit in terms of your potential. All you need to do is focus your energy on a particular task. GEMINI: Let something that’s been bugging you cool off for the time being, Gemini. There’s plenty of time to revisit the situation later, and you will be glad you took some time away. CANCER: You’re willing to give a loved one the benefit of the doubt when that person makes a proposal that seems to come out of nowhere. Your patience will be appreciated. LEO: Expect to be surprised by good news, Leo. Share your good fortune with others this week, and you will realize the good news will prove even more enjoyable. VIRGO: You may benefit from a change of scenery, Virgo. If you have the time, book a getaway to an exotic locale and make the most of this time to rest, relax and recharge. LIBRA: Libra, rest assured that a broken heart or bruised ego will not last too long. There are big changes ahead in your personal or professional life, so keep your eyes open. SCORPIO: Taking charge comes naturally to you, Scorpio. In fact, you thrive in this role. But this week you may have to play second fiddle for the good of the team. SAGITTARIUS: You seem to be operating on auto-pilot this week, Sagittarius. Your routine has become so ingrained that things are automatic. Make a few minor changes to liven things up. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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Bonnie Cook passed away in her home in Princeton BC on December 26th, 2014 surrounded by her family. She passed away after a very short but determined battle with pancreatic cancer. Bonnie was born in Princeton BC on February 18, 1945. She was predeceased by her parents, Ivan and Kathy McKay, her sister Geri McKay and her grand-daughter Katelyn Hofstrand. She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis; her son, Jordie (Debbie); her daughters Kelly (Marty) and Denise (Puff); her grandchildren: Clint, Cache, Dez, Ethan; her brothers: Don (CarolAnn), Bob, Mike (Tanya), Richard; her sisters Mary-Anne and Julie and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of Àowers or other offers of condolence, the family is asking that a donation in Bonnie’s name be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. hansonsfuneral.ca .

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PLUMBER Applications are invited for the position of Plumber with School District No. 58, (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt. This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day position. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. For a complete listing of the job description and qualifications please visit the district’s website at www.sd58.bc.ca click on Jobs/Support Positions and search under ‘Current Job Opportunities’ and follow the prompts (Job Code 796147). Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until January 23, 2015.

PUBLIC WORKS Temporary Labourer Under the supervision of the Foreman, the Labourer will be required to:

-Perform maintenance duties, assisting in the installation and repair of water, sewer mains and services. -Basic repair and maintenance of town facilities. -Perform parks and cemetery maintenance duties -Snow shovelling and removal -Operate small equipment as required in a safe and efficient manner. Qualifications:

-Completion of Grade 12 or equivalency -Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence (air endorsement an asset) -Proficient in the operation of small equipment --Good physical condition with sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual work. -The ability to exercise independent judgement in performing and completing assigned tasks. Rate of Pay as per CUPE 608 collective agreement Resumes to be submitted by January 23rd , 2015 to: Kevin Huey Director of Infrastructure and Parks Town Of Princeton 151 Vermillion Ave. PO Box 670 Princeton, BC V0X -1W0

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Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Home for sale. Immaculate condition. Five bedroom home, three up & two down. One five piece bath, one three piece bath, one ensuite. Aluminum siding & aluminum shingles on roof. Basement completely finished with fireplace. Large rec room & laundry room. Private entrance. Beautiful, private, back yard with view. Includes central air conditioning. Garden shed & underground irrigation. Asking $355,000.00 Call 250-2953613. Private sale. Modular Home in Pines Trailer Park, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, handicap accessible, carport and work shop, $100,000. For more information call 250-295-7425

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.

2 Coats Any Colour

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

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

Commercial/ Industrial

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(1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299,

Merchandise for Sale

Furniture For sale. Oak china cabinet & hutch with table & 6 chairs. Asking $350.00/each OBO. 2 beautiful blue wing back chairs. Just like new. $75.00/each. 1 handmade raw hide bar with 2 stools. $1500.00 OBO 1 Burrough table. Mint condition. $350.00. Call 250-295-3613

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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 online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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 BEDROOM + house, in Taylor’s Mill. All appliances, garage. Recently remodeled. Avail Now. $725/month. Discount of $20 for prompt rental payment. 1-509-477-9504 or 250-295-3536. HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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

Suites, Lower LARGE 1-BDRM- 1 bath. Very clean. All appls incld, en-suite W/D, grd flr of home on Auburn, own entry, A/C. Inclds heat & hydro. RV parking Large fenced yard & own covered deck. N/S. Available Jan 15. Small pet neg. $700/mo. Call (604)535-1980, for more info/viewing.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 2013 Dodge Dart - Multi-air turbo model - Dally Rally SxT. Color - white. Mileage 10,812km. Asking $17,000.00. Ph. 250-295-7252

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Inventory INVENTORY IN-STOCK CHOOSE

FROM LOW

3.99% FINANCING OR NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS ON PRE-OWNED

WE HAVE TRUCKS!

For our FULL SELECTION go to www.murraygmpenticton.ca

TRUCKS

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KMS

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TRUCKS

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KMS

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2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500HD SLT 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 2013 GMC SIERRA 1500 2013 GMC SIERRA 1500 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500

B5270 N15252A N15237A N14355A N14453A N14322A N14443A

7,716 34,615 45,201 28,989 73,000 36,813 41,200

$49,968 $35,536 $55,998 $35,696 $26,857 $25,410 $25,875

$340.10 *B/W $242.82 *B/W $380.74 *B/W $243.90 *B/W $184.32 *B/W $174.57 *B/W $177.71 *B/W

2012 GMC SIERRA 3500 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO LTZ 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO HD 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO LT 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO

N14406B B5272 N14416A B5282 N14370A N14399D

87,129 53,617 124,679 177,515 96,557 145.049

$24,976 $27,399 $22,967 $32,622 $20,784 $15,359

$171.65 *B/W $213.18 **B/W $209.06 ***B/W $295.19 ***B/W $189.59 ***B/W $141.19 ***B/W

BI-WEEKLY PLUS TAX *84MO **72MO ***60MO

WE HAVE SUVS!

For our FULL SELECTION go to www.murraygmpenticton.ca

SUV

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KMS

SALE PRICE

PAYMENT

SUV

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KMS

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PAYMENT

2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE 2013 GMC TERRAIN SLE2 2013 GMC YUKON 2013 GMC TERRAIN SLE1 2013 GMC TERRAIN SLE1

B5242 N15173A B5250 N15104A B5271

15,583 22,442 40,314 62,624 17,244

$68,215 $26,019 $34,495 $21,875 $23,987

$463.09 *B/W $178.68 *B/W $235.81 *B/W $150.74 *B/W $164.98 *B/W

2013 HONDA CR-V 2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2009 CHEVY TAHOE LT 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK XR AWD

N14444A B5283 B5237A N14338A

21,665 37,440 180,940 122,500

$25,665 $40,712 $20,483 $13,914

$176.29 *B/W $277.71 *B/W $160.30 **B/W $128.30 ***B/W

BI-WEEKLY PLUS TAX *84MO **72MO ***60MO

WE HAVE CARS!

For our FULL SELECTION go to www.murraygmpenticton.ca

SUV

STK#

KMS

SALE PRICE

PAYMENT

SUV

STK#

KMS

SALE PRICE

PAYMENT

2014 CHEVY MALIBU 1LT 2013 BUICK VERANO 2013 FIAT 500C 2012 BUICK LACROSSE AWD

B5263 B5257 N14424A B5153

16,240 2,852 25,218 25,795

$20,361 $19,995 $17,682 $24,550

$140.54 *B/W $138.07 *B/W $122.48 *B/W $168.77 *B/W

2011 MAZDA MAZDA 3 2010 PONTIAC G3 WAVE 2010 TOYOTA VENZA 2008 BUICK ALLURE CXL

N15002DA B5255A B5172A N15071A

35,732 58,419 75,718 121,558

$13,352 $6,939 $20,696 $9,896

$105.77 **B/W $56.730 **B/W $161.92 **B/W $92.46 ***B/W

BI-WEEKLY PLUS TAX *84MO **72MO ***60MO EXPERIENCE THE GM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED ADVANTAGE

When you buy an GM Certified Used Vehicle, you’ll get standard features you won’t find anywhere else, like a manufacturer’s backed warranty, a 150+ point inspection of the vehicle, an exchange privilege and 24-hour roadside assistance. When you think about it, buying an GM Certified Used Vehicle just makes sense.

Certified

PRE-OWNED

PHONE TODAY 250-493-7121 • TOLL-FREE 1-888-937-8326 1010 Westminster Ave. W. Penticton website: www.murraygmpenticton.ca DL#31223 298633_overstocked_Jan9.indd 1

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