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Terry Fox Run draws survivors of all ages
Andrea DeMeer
Taking up the torch of the Marathon of Hope is an emotional experience for many. Princeton’s Terry Fox Run on Sunday drew many cancer survivors, including Barb Gagnon, left, who has fought and beaten cancer four times, as well as three-year-old Hayley Huff, who is still undergoing treatment for Leukemia. Hayley is held by her grandmother Theresa, while mother Jessica McCarthy looks on. Andrea DeMeer Hayley and her family spent eight months nity fundraising effort ensued, with more Hayley suffers from a weakened immune Spotlight Staff at BC Children’s Hospital, and now travel than $28,000 raised in the first few days to system, making even a runny nose a cause
Who would have imagined that cancer survivor t-shirts come in such tiny sizes? Sunday in Princeton marked the 35th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run – and the first run for three-year-old Hayley Huff, who has battled Leukemia for the past year. “Home is the best medicine, I think,” said Hayley’s Mom Jessica McCarthy, at the gathering at Veterans’ Square Sunday morning.
monthly to Vancouver to continue treatment. “She did really good,” said McCarthy. Hayley has an excellent prognosis, an 80 to 90 per cent chance of a full recovery. Hayley has the most common of all childhood cancers, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She was diagnosed last October after her parents took her to the doctor with cold-like symptoms. A tremendous commu-
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McCarthy said the money raised enabled Hayley’s entire family to be together in Vancouver, supporting her through treatment. “Words cannot even explain how thankful we are,” said McCarthy. “We could all be there and go through it together. Just thank you, thank you so much.”
for concern. “She might not be able to go to daycare or preschool but we are going to work on it, “ said McCarthy. “I want her to go to preschool and do all those things.” In addition to her Mom and Dad Colby Huff, Hayley was joined Sunday by her grandparents and great-grandparents at the start of the Terry Fox Run. SEE MORE COVERAGE PAGE TWO
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Fox run another success Spotlight Staff
There were cheers and tears of happiness Sunday at Veterans’ Square as organizers of the Princeton Terry Fox Run exceeded their ambitious goal of raising $3,500 for cancer research. Holly Fenrick, who chaired the successful effort, admitted to being exhausted but thrilled at the day’s end. “We did so well. I want to say a big thank you to the town of Princeton for supporting it. I’m proud of them. I’m really proud of what a great town and what absolutely beautiful people we have,” she said. Close to 20 volunteers worked together on everything from registration to providing music and cooking hot dogs. “They were absolutely exceptional,” said Fenrick. Approximately 100 runners, walkers and cyclists participated in the event, raising $3,700. Donations totaling $1,000, from the residents of Ridgewood Lodge and the local breast cancer support group, ensured the run met its goal. Last year Princeton raised $2,400. “And we had a lot more dogs this year,” laughed Fenrick, who described the event as “a real family event.” Fenrick resurrected The Terry Fox Run in Princeton last year, after a four year absence. She is already looking for help for next year’s run. “I’m ready for next year and anybody who wants to come and be a part of this, please, we Andrea DeMeer want you...It’s pretty exceptional right Seven-year-old Drayden Ross was one of about 100 particinow but it could be even more. Other pants in Sunday’s Terry Fox Run. Organizers beat their fundraispeople have ideas out there that we can ing goal, collecting $3,700 for cancer research. add.”
Off duty police officer shoots black bear in backyard An off duty Princeton RCMP officer shot a black bear in his backyard last week. According to Sergeant Barry Kennedy the incident occurred at a residence on the Second Bench. The bear was chasing the officer’s dog, and was shot with a personal firearm, said Kennedy. The BC Conservation Office was notified, and there were no concerns regarding the incident, said Kennedy. “The Conservation Office was happy with it. They said ‘okay just dispose of the carcass.’” Kennedy said it is permissible to
Sneak thieves enter homes while residents sleep Police are hunting for two suspects who entered four homes in the Westridge Drive area in the early hours of last Thursday morning while the property owners were sleeping. No one was injured and only small items were stolen in each of the residences, said Sergeant Barry Kennedy. “It’s pretty brazen,” he said. Kennedy said the thieves rifled through vehicles, taking garage door openers, and then used them to enter the homes. Kennedy said it’s possible the pair
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was “trying the garage door openers to see if they would work and then taking a quick look around to see if there was anything they could take that wouldn’t make too much noise at 4:30 in the morning.” He said the homeowners reported missing tools and cell phone chargers. The suspects fled when one of the victims was awakened by a barking dog. There is no description of the thieves, who left the area in a Silver Hyundai.
SNOW ANGEL PROGRAM Snow Angels is a program where neighborhood-based volunteers are paired with seniors or residents with limited mobility in need of snow removal services for their pathways, stairs, sidewalks and driveways so they are clear and safe for use. Snow and ice are a potential safety hazard for those with limited mobility and therefore the Snow Angels program is an opportunity for neighbours to engage with one another and help those in need. The Town of Princeton would like to launch this program for the upcoming winter months, so if you or your organization are interested in this volunteer effort, please call 250-295-3135 or email admin@princeton.ca.
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Chamber of Commerce set for change and growth Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
The Princeton Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to local business owners and looking for ideas, growth and new purpose. At the same time, it’s in the process of preparing its office building and property on Highway 3 East to be listed for sale or lease. Chamber Chair Kim Volkey, human resources superintendent at Copper Mountain Mine, said the new board of directors wants to move forward and provide more traditional Chamber of Commerce services. “With the Visitors’ Centre moving under the umbrella of the town it is certainly giving us new focus and we want to actually truly function as a chamber.” Vokey said providing bene-
fits packages suitable for small business employees and offering workshops for small business owners are two considerations for this year. “Part of the chamber’s role is to advocate on behalf of businesses and provide services to them,” she said. “We recognize that there hasn’t been, probably, the traditional chamber services offered and that’s the focus of the board this year is to get some of those services in place to support our businesses.” Currently the chamber has approximately 40 members and Vokey said growing membership is “absolutely” a key goal. The chamber has been without a paid manager since the town acquired the Visitors’ Centre in May, but replacing that position
is not yet on the horizon, said Vokey. “We have a really good group of directors and we are all doing our part. We need to ensure financial stability before we take a look at hiring a staff person. We are working towards that.” Current and prospective members are invited to an open house being held this Thursday, September 24, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Highway 3 office. “If people want to pop by, have a visit, ask questions, have a hot dog, we’d be more than happy to see them,” said Vokey. “What we are looking to do is reconnect with the community and have the community come out and meet our board of directors and just chat about what they’d like to see as the role of the chamber for the next year.”
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RCMP Report Neighbor tips police to break in A Princeton man was charged last week with breaking and entering after a “very keen neighbor” alerted police. The incident occurred last Thursday about noon on Halliford Avenue. “We attended and arrested one
male,” said Sergeant Barry Kennedy. “We caught him in the garage, he didn’t get into the house.” Shannon Masuskapoe, 33, is in custody on charges of break and enter, as well as outstanding warrants.
Stolen vehicle lets down thieves It’s so hard to steal reliable vehicles these days. Princeton RCMP recovered a pick up truck in Hedley last Tuesday after it broke down, and the people driving it sought help getting it off the highway. “They didn’t want to cause too much of a scene on the highway so
they went to a house for help getting it off the highway and then took off,” said Sergeant Barry Kennedy. The good Samaritan who assisted the stranded thieves called police. The truck was stolen from the Red Deer, Alberta area.
No problems at off-road event A major off-road vehicle event on the Whipsaw Trail near Princeton earlier this month went off without a hitch, according to RCMP Sergeant Barry Kennedy. The event was hosted September 12 by the BC Four Wheel Drive Association, and police were on-hand to ensure public safety and protection of the area’s habitat, he said.
“There were no contraventions witnessed and no tickets issued,” said Kennedy. Police checked 150 individuals, more than 80 off-road vehicles, and one rider on horseback “They weren’t doing any damage to the provincial park and they were sticking to the objective of their gathering. It was really good.”
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Evelyn McCallum, honorary president of the Princeton and District Museum, was on hand Sunday to unveil a plaque at the facility in memory of longtime museum supporters Don and Helen Coyle. An open house was held in conjunction with the presentation, and those in attendance shared fond memories of the past directors. Museum President Rika Ruebsaat said the event was also an occasion to recognize the stellar work of the current board of directors and celebrate a number of recent successes including a record-setting summer at the museum gift shop and new partnerships being formed with local schools to encourage youth participation in local history.
New funding model for centre Spotlight Staff
The Town of Princeton and its Visitors’ Centre may benefit from a just-announced provincial funding plan. However, just how that is going to happen is still unclear. Monday morning the province issued a press release stating Destinations BC is introducing a new three-year based funding model that should increase dollars for all rural Visitors’ Centres. The strategy includes a new minimum base funding of $10,000 annually for the next three years for small and rural community visitor centres as well as an innovation fund available in 2016 to assist communities with projects that help them adapt to the changing needs and expectations of visitors, includ-
ing through the use of technology. “This is a positive increase for rural and small communities across BC and acknowledges their ongoing contributions to the tourism industry,” the release stated. Princeton’s Chief Financial Officer Shirley McMahon said it’s too soon to tell how the new program will affect Princeton, as few details have been provided. She could not comment on how the Centre is currently funded as it is in a transition year of operations between the Chamber of Commerce and the municipality. McMahon said the promised innovation fund “sounds like it might be exciting.”
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Do balanced budgets really matter?
The federal election campaign has produced a jumble of conflicting claims about whether or not Canada has a balanced budget or a deficit, how it was determined, and whether it even matters. The definitive word on this came out last week, with the release of the Government of Canada Annual Financial Report, signed off by Auditor General Michael Ferguson. “The government posted a budgetary surplus of $1.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, compared to a budgetary deficit of $5.2 billion in 2013-14,” the report says. “Revenues increased by $10.7 billion, or 3.9 per cent, from 2013-14, reflecting increases across all major revenue streams. Program expenses increased by $5.2 billion, reflecting increases in major transfers to persons and other levels of government, offset in part by a decrease in direct program expenses.” The Conservative government’s pre-election budget calculated that last year was in deficit, and this year would be the first in the black since 2008. Ottawa pundits say this “surprise surplus” was engineered with intentionally pessimistic budget estimates, so Prime Minister Stephen Harper would get a boost right about now. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau claimed last year’s surplus was partly generated by cuts to Veterans’ Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs. Wrong and wrong. Veterans’ Affairs spending was up 13 per cent, and Aboriginal Affairs spending rose nearly 30 per cent. Trudeau has also insisted Canada is in recession now, which helps his suddenly adopted position that a Liberal government would run deficits for the next three years to build infrastructure. Harper ran the biggest deficits in Canadian history after the 2009 crash, bailing out auto makers and building lots of “shovel ready” infrastructure, as did the U.S. and other countries. The question raised by Trudeau’s plan is whether it’s a good idea to keep doing that without a financial crisis. France, for example, has run operating deficits every year since the early 1970s, although the current Socialist government vows to balance the books by 2017. France’s operating debt is now equal to 91 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product. Canada’s net debt-to-GDP ratio is currently around 30 per cent, down from frightening levels in the 1990s before the Chrétien government finally balanced the budget. (Fun fact: then-finance minister Paul Martin not only cut transfers to provinces, unlike the current government, he inflicted the largest-ever cuts to the CBC. Harper’s CBC cuts were part of government-wide reductions, again due to that 2009 crisis.) NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has promised to balance the budget every year of his mandate, should he form Canada’s first-ever socialist government. He will spend the rest of the campaign trying to reconcile this promise with the grandiose spending plans he has piled up. Meanwhile in B.C., Finance Minister Mike de Jong may have benefited from Harper’s lowball budget. In his first quarter update last week, de Jong reported that his February budget forecast is on track, with a $277 million surplus. This is despite a $300 million bill for forest firefighting, thanks to personal and corporate income tax revenue expected to be $374 million higher than budgeted. B.C. bases its tax revenue figures on federal estimates, and the ones they got early this year were clearly low. Understated or not, this is a nice problem to have. De Jong says that at the current pace, B.C. will pay off its accumulated operating debt by 2020. The last time the province was free of operating debt was 1982. The big debt peak came during the NDP 1990s, with another spike from 2009 to 2013 under the B.C. Liberals. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
It’s the image, not the body, that counts The first time I encountered skinny glass was outside West Edmonton mall. A group of publishers from Ontario was returning home from a meeting in – of all ironic places – Penticton, and we stopped overnight at the mall’s famed hotel. This was quite a while ago, when newspaper companies could afford luxuries like famed hotel rooms. Leaving the mall the following morning and destined for the airport I was arrested by a vision of skinniness. DAMN! I looked GOOOOOOOD. The large vertical mirrors at the mall’s entrance way reflected a svelte, hourglass figure that was just vaguely familiar. Must have lost weight at that conference. I pivoted and beamed outside the West Edmonton Mall when a colleague – doubled over with laughter – burst my shapely bubble. You know that’s skinny glass, right? Skinny glass? There is no such thing as skinny glass. It’s the jeans. I always look great in these jeans. With far more satisfaction that was seemly, this fel-
low publisher nation with this dragged me phenomenon away to another often freaked out large set of mirthe offspring, if rors. There. That they were standis normal glass. ing inside the That is what you house looking really look like. out. Yes. Instantly Why is Mom ANDREA DEMEER I recognized that staring at us with woman gazing that goofy grin old dog back at us. The on her face? Why new tricks one shaped like a hasn’t she moved russet potato with in the last half tears in its eyes. hour? Never a glutton for punishOur new home in BC also ment, I went back and stood has a version of skinny glass, in before the skinny glass, star- the French door leading to the ing at it like Harry Potter gaz- front porch. Not sure how to ing into the Mirror Erised and explain it scientifically, but one feasting on a vision of his panel of glass simply reflects a heart’s deepest desire. skinnier person than the other Eventually I was forced into panels of glass. It only works a taxicab amid complaints that from the outside looking in we were going to miss our and, again, it’s cause for conplane. cern among the family. Our last house in Ontario Mom, come inside. It’s had its own form of skinny dark. Mom, there’s a bear on glass, most conveniently the lawn, come inside and lock placed on the back deck by the the door. pool. (Skinny glass is to bathKilljoys. ing suits as chocolate sauce is I know better. A healthy to ice cream.) The sliding patio body image is not connected doors, creating a double glazed to what we look like in a mireffect, marvelously distorted ror, and it cannot be tied to the any reflection by about half an notion that skinny is better. inch, or twenty pounds. Mr. DeMeer grew up with An understandable fasci- three sisters. All of them – for
their whole lives – have been slender as blades of grass. Oh yeah that’s exactly what a nervous bride needs – three skinny sisters-in-law. The youngest of the sisters was particularly troubled by her body image. She complained about having “the physique of a thirteen-year-old boy.” On one occasion we were shopping at the mall and Beth (name changed to protect the skinny) was taking so long in the dressing room I popped behind the curtain to make sure she was okay. She wasn’t. She was sitting in a cubicle, bent over and sobbing, with a pile of clothes on her lap. She was beyond consolation. The size double-zeros were too big for her. We needed to look for a department store with a good kids’ section. Beauty is certainly not in the eye of the beholder. It resides with the possessor and it has nothing to do with size or shape. Everyone needs to read fewer magazines. That’s something to think about, while standing on the porch with the bears, looking through the front door.
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Exiting MP reflects on life and leadership Art Martens living significantly.ca
I share retiring MP Alex Atamanenko’s sense of disquiet at the state of governance in Canada. He believes an NDP government can save our nation from further undermining of our democracy at the highest level. At this time I’m not convinced any of the leaders have the will, integrity and wisdom required to bring about the change we need. I do respect Alex’s views though and if his party wins, I hope I will be proved wrong. During an hour long conversation last week, Alex spoke candidly about his life and experience as an Opposition MP. He has an understanding of the turmoil that can overtake a nation. “My father was Ukrainian and my mother Russian,” he said at the outset. “My grandfather was executed by thugs released from prison by the Bolsheviks. My father was an officer in the Imperial Army, fighting against the Bolsheviks.” Alex was born in New Westminster. He obtained a BA in physical education, a teaching diploma and an MA in Russian. He has taught Russian, French and English in Canada and America. His community involvement has included the Boys Club of Vancouver and instructing at the Castlegar Karate Club. Concerning his entrance into politics he said, “I had become disenchanted with the Liberal government. Over dinner in a Medicine Hat restaurant on a trip across the prairies in 2003, I told my wife Ann I was thinking of running as a federal NDP candidate. She told me I was crazy, but she’d support me.” In the 2004 election he was narrowly defeated. “I just continued campaigning,” he said. “In
2006 I ran again and won.” Initially, when Parliament was in session, Ann accompanied him on his pretty much weekly pilgrimages between the riding and Ottawa. His schedule permitted too little time together though. “It’s the most intense job I’ve ever had,” he said. As NDP Agriculture Critic he met with farmers and farm associations. In his constituency he and his staff helped with a variety of individual issues such as obtaining a passport or dealing with a taxation matter. “As a final resort I’d write a letter to the minister and deliver it personally.” They were always very receptive. In Ottawa he participated in creating and examining legislation. When possible, he collaborated with members of other parties, dealing with issues of concern to his constituents. “If I was touring in another member’s riding, I always sent advance notification. In many ways, our system of government is working. Our riding is receiving grants, even though it is represented by a party not in power.” In spite of positives he is troubled by “an increasingly partisan and bitter tone in Parliament.” The NDP and Liberals suggested more than 20 amendments to strengthen the Food Safety Bill, he recalls. “The government rejected all of them.” Alex found the corporate forces contending for free trade to be extremely powerful. During 9 years as an MP he proposed a number of bills, some designed to protect the health of Canadians. Only one made it to committee stage. “In one instance I suggested an economic impact study to determine if farmers would lose money if further
Princeton & District Community Services Society NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Vermilion Court Lounge, 72 Fenchurch Avenue, Princeton, BC. Meeting will commence at 1:00 pm. Registration opens at 12:30 pm. Election of Officers will take place at this meeting. New Members WELCOME!
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GMO products were introduced. A representative from the biotech industry told me they didn’t want my bill to come before the House.” Some fifty lobbyists descended on the MP’s, pressuring them to vote against the bill. Initially the Liberals supported the bill but due to the intense lobbying, when it came to the committee level they sided with the government to defeat it. In another agriculture related issue, he considers it a victory that by employing a seldom used maneuver, he was able to protect the Canadian Grain Commission from being dismantled for almost a year. He believes proportional representation would eliminate many current abuses of power. Also, he would like schools to invite politicians to meet with students so they will become educated participants in our democracy. In spite of concerns, in his final address to Parliament he said, “the privilege of serving as an MP has undoubtedly been the most enriching and rewarding experience of my life.”
Alex Atamanenko - Canadian statesman.
It is my belief that Alex Atamanenko,
like early party leaders J.S. Woodsworth and
Stanley Knowles, is a man of integrity, with-
out guile. A Canadian statesman.
TOWN OF PRINCETON ANNUAL TAX SALE NOTICE
Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act on the 29th day of September 2015 in the Boardroom of the Princeton Town Hall at 151 Vermilion Avenue at the hour of 10:00 am there shall be offered for sale by public auction each and every parcel of property including improvements upon which any of the taxes are delinquent. The following properties have Delinquent Taxes owing as of September 17, 2015. Roll Number 562-00079.000 562-00112.010 562-00139.000 562-00162.000 562-00174.000 562-00233.000 562-00592.000 562-00727.020
Property Address 291 ALLISON AVE 222 ALLISON AVE 310 PINE ST 345 NECHIEFMAN ST 379 TULAMEEN AVE 271 BRIDGE ST 249 PENRYN AVE 415 AUBURN CRES
Legal Description PLAN NUMBER: KAP1302; BLOCK: 7; LOT: 24; DISTRICT LOT: 1823; PLAN NUMBER: KAP1302; BLOCK: 9; DISTRICT LOT: 1823; PLAN NUMBER: KAP1302; BLOCK: 12; LOT: 5; DISTRICT LOT: 1823; PLAN NUMBER: KAP11820; LOT: 8; DISTRICT LOT: 1823; PLAN NUMBER: KAP1463; BLOCK: 1; LOT: 4; DISTRICT LOT: 1823; PLAN NUMBER: KAP3428B; BLOCK: 3; LOT: 1; DISTRICT LOT: 706; PLAN NUMBER: KAP96; BLOCK: 38; LOT: 3; DISTRICT LOT: 706; PLAN NUMBER: KAP1459; BLOCK: 8; LOT: 6; DISTRICT LOT: 706;
The following Manufactured Homes have Delinquent Taxes owing. If payment is not received prior to Monday, September 28th, 2015 the Town of Princeton will be registering a lien on the title and proceeding with collection action. 562-70001.152 562-70004.051
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Councillor gets charge out of electric cars Tara Bowie Spotlight Staff
Princeton is amping up to have three new charging stations built. “We put in the one in Princeton three years ago and almost every time I go by there’s someone plugged in,” Princeton councillor Kim Maynard said. Two of three new charging stations will be supplied by Sun Country Highway and one by BC Hydro. Maynard, an electric vehicle owner himself, has forged a relationship with Sun Country Highway, a vehicle charging installation company. For the last several years he’s helped promote the idea of electric car charging stations throughout the Similkameen and Okanagan Valley. “As a driver of an electric car I’m finding some of the early adopters, although it’s great they have charging stations, they are slow and some of them have things broken off them. Sometimes they don’t charge all electric vehicles. They aren’t maintained,” he said. Electric charging stations can cost anywhere between $170,000 to more than $200,000 to put in depending on specifications. Sun Country Highway has put in 52 charging stations along Highway 3 this summer spanning com-
munities in BC from Fernie to Lake Country. The company has put in thousands across the country mainly in small communities or at small businesses. “Some of these we’ve put in for free depending on what the need was and the ability of the community to pay for it,” Rob MacGregor, regional director for BC at Sun Country Highway, said. Sun Country Highway is a Canadian owned company founded by Kent Rathwell. Rathwell is an entrepreneur and owner of Saskatchewan’s Sun Country Farms, a bird seed company. In just a year Rathwell was able to transform the large bird seed operation into a zero-emission company. “We don’t receive any government funding for initiatives with the electric vehicle car charging stations. We don’t even break even on this. The founder
finds a way to fund this company because he believes and we all believe that electric vehicles are the future and a way to help the environment,”
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Auxiliary celebrates successful fundraising To the editor Hello, Princeton! I wanted to say a big thank you for making this summer one of our best ever. Your generous donations help us to keep our sales up and raise funds to support so many community health avenues. Just a reminder to our contributors, we do not have the facilities nor the strength to reuse and recycle some of the items that end up at our store. Namely furniture, TV’s, car seats and baby furniture (there are government liability rules that apply here) and large toys. Please do us a favour and find another place for these. Having said this please keep dropping off your gently used clothes, etc. After all where would we be without them? Some good news to all our loyal customers. We will soon be doing our change over to fall and winter. At the same time we will be bringing up all our fall and Halloween merchandise. So if you are needing a costume or some decorations for the fall/Halloween season make sure you get over to the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop) starting on Wednesday September 30 for the best selection of these items. You might be able to find a new winter coat or boots. Mark your calendars for our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday November 14th. Starting on the day of our Christmas Bazaar we will have one of the greatest Christmas collections of good used items available in Princeton. Don’t miss out on these incredible deals this year. Make sure you purchase a ticket on one of our wonderful Christmas baskets. Winners will be pulled on December 16. We will be closed for Christmas holidays from 4 pm December 18 till 10 am January 6, 2016. You might like to visit us at princetonhospaux.org on the internet some time. Also remember we are always looking for volunteers. Drop into the Thrift Shop or call me at 295-1577 for more information. Enjoy the fall!! Doreen Poulsen
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There was sniffling, some tears and expletives as close to 20 people attempted to eat three jalapeno peppers in the fastest time at the 14th annual Similkameen Sizzle Saturday in Memorial Park in Keremeos. Jan Snarski from Vancouver was the winner with a time of 37 seconds.
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SPOTLIGHT on the ARCHIVES 5 YEARS AGO:
1 YEAR AGO: They’re baaaaaaaaaack!
There were different kinds of lines outside Princeton school Monday morning. Instead of pickets there were busses, and cars, and kids. While the first day of school was abbreviated, with orientation only from 10 am to noon, it was to be business as usual on Tuesday. Students on their way to Princeton Secondary school Monday morning were in high spirits that the protracted teachers’ strike was over.
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Ron Passmore, David Reddcliff, Bruce Bender and Nate Rondeau all made their way to Princeton for the weekend remote controlled jet rally.
20 YEARS AGO: Church prepares for Anniversary
50 YEARS AGO: Village Receives $1500
St. Paul’s St. Cuthbert’s United Church congregation is busy planning the seventy fifth anniversary celebration schedule for the Thanksgiving weekend. Plans for the weekend center around reunion of congregation members, past and present. Former congregation members from both the United Church and Anglican Church are invited to return to Princeton for the anniversary weekend.
The famous Granby Mining Company tailings pond, one-half mile from Princeton, long an eyesore, has suddenly become valuable to the Village of Princeton. Chairman of the Village, I. Plecash accepted a cheque from Chemco Metals Ltd. for $1,518.75. It is the first payment for the rights to re-mine the 2,000,0000 - ton tailings dump.
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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
Princeton Pentecostal Church 165 Vermilion Avenue invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Jack McNeil 250-295-7951
Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday @ Riverside Center Call Shirley at 250-295-4076
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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
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10:30 AM Morning Worship Pastor Jason Neufield Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6224
WORSHIP - 10:00 AM 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
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!
WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome.
CRISIS LINE: MAC’S AUTO PART S You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your 193call Veisrmilio HONDA PXA MEETING: n Av e. confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is Ph 250-493: 250-295ATERof PU Held on the thirdW Tuesday eachMmonth. p.m., 6944 PS, TI7LL ERatS,the 6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Princeton PXA Grounds. LANew welcome! WNMembers MOWER S, Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622. GENERATORS, PRINCETON FISH & GAME: SNOW ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: BLOWmeet Princeton Fish and Game Association, the second ERS Meet Friday & Saturday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Li- Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, conbrary call 250-295-7005 tact Al Lay 250-295-0250. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m. AL-ANON: PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Meets every Wednesday @ 6 p.m. Heartland Restaurant Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-2950217. New members welcome! NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in COPPERHILL LANES: Chamber Basement 7:00 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Brian Coyne YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Mens, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more Club Notes: Owner information. FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If for meeting 331 Old Hedley Road place & time. you are of good character and want more information, please contact: PO Box 948 LAPIDARY PRINCETON’SPh: ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: 250-295-0606 The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0 Fax: 250-295-6588 A.F. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 more info. New members welcome! ROYAL PURPLE: PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949. PRINCETON CURLING CLUB: Leagues start Oct. 20th. Mon - mixed, Wed - Ladies, PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: LLEY VA Thurs - DayER League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or OTT Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside 250-295-6400 s ice rv Se Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 Supplies & Rentals,RECREATIONAL Aquarium Supplies BADMINTON: 250-295-6449 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: a at PSS g.cpm Aviary Supplies dscaatpin an rdl Mondays 8:00 gym, beginners welcome. w. ww General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month d* Herp Supplies v’t Cert./Registered/Isure *Go Adult &lla Juniors (age 12+) n tio ta nS i at 1:00 PM. tic ep S tRactS on c e anc ten ain Live Fish acement • m ew inStall • Repl Youth GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY:• n ECIALISTS SP G IN NC FE Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: BLE G SERVICES AVAILA SHINMack RE WACarol ESSUContact: the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). PR Every250-295-7085 strial du •In l tia den esi •R al one is welcome! There will be no meetings in July & Aug. •Commerci PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 Prince ton Pla za @ Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: 250-295-7113 INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet Lynette Boyd:
Putting you in touch with the right business. Keep these VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BR. #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month 2 numbers foratall of your service p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. and shopping needs! SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: • Electronicswill be held on the first and third Tuesday of Meetings • Househo ld Fire Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for every month. Alarmsinformation. more
PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the • C02 Alarms LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: ACCEPTeach MOSyear Traditional MusicWE Festival featurT BEVin ERAAugust, GE CONTAIN ERS •Meetings Light Bulbs are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at ing traditional music from many places. The three-day HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY Drop off only LFNS. 250-295-3083 during festival is free andCLO runSED entirely by volunteers. The 100+ TUE SDA regu YS lar hours. LEGION BRANCH #56: AND STA HOLfree. IDAYSIf PRINCETON musicians and dancers also offer their talentsT for 367likeHtowy you would help con- Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home . 3out with the festival, please25 0-29 5-38 35 info. Phone 250-295-6060 tact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 visits. For more
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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
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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 them- CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: selves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We youPrinceton can trustand area, crisis intervention, emotional supa name can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry port, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in Clarke at 250-295-3541. Services & Installation cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the Quality • On Demand Water Heaters • High Efficiency Furnaces roundwomen’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confi24 hour underg lines, bbq fitting, Gas • ORL- PRINCETON BRANCH: high efficiency Foods, • Boilers, mid and aces Firepl • dential services. s Installation Ducti-ng Fullp.m. • 12 Tuesdays: 5 p.m./ 6sp.m. - 8 p.m.• Radiant In Floor Heat Toy s and System • High Velocity • Hot water tanks MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: Wednesdays: 12ntial p.m. - 5 p.m. ercial Units & Comm • Reside Sup plies ATES ESTIM FREE • es, LPG or Nat. gas Fridays:• 12Trailer p.m.Furnac - 5 p.m. @ Riverside Centre 7 -for 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necyou r 081 5-5 Saturdays: Serv 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Similkameen Valley ◆ 250-29 essary. Call Gail @ 250-295-0171 ing-the Dog s & Cat s. lincolnheatinginc708@gmail.com 6-8986 1-855-64 PRINCETON MUSEUM AND◆ARCHIVES: DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ princetonmuseum@gmail.com 250-295-6157 Phone: 250-295-7381 www.princetonmuseum.org
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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 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hos- Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM pital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-295- Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 1577 ng Visit www.tops.org Cleani er Sew & in Dra · alled SKILLS PRINCETON and DISTRICT COMMUNITY · New Fixtures Supplied & Inst Heating ter Wa Hot · ks Tan ter CENTRE SOCIETY: Wa · Service Repair · Hot Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. 250-295-7085
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PELLY, ROBERT CLARKE
We regret to announce the sudden passing of Robert Clarke Pelly “Archie” on September 14, 2015, at the age of 61. Friends and family are invited to share in honouring his memory on Saturday, September 26th, at 100 Deerview Crescent, from 2 - 5 pm.
FEKETE, PIROSKA
Fekete
January 16, 1940 September 8, 2015
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our dear mom Piroska (Perry) Fekete. Mom’s journey started in Kemecse, Hungary. A small farming community. Instead of marrying she decided school was best. She completed her RN program at a school of nursing in Budapest. Perry married her husband Istvan (Steve) Fekete in Budapest and courageously moved to Canada without knowing any english. Leaving behind a large number of close family members that were greatly missed. Perry moved to the big city of Vancouver, B.C. where she had started her own family. They eventually settled in the small town of Princeton, B.C. where she worked as an L.P.N. at Princeton General Hospital. She made a new family here and some life long friends. While residing here in Kelowna, B.C. she did what she loved best. Her biggest achievement were her grandchildren. ‘Children are often spoiled because no one will spank Grandma!’. Perry is survived by her children Andrea (Mario) Vucinovic, Barbara (John) Leinemann, and Stephen Fekete; grandchildren Leyland Vucinovic, Amelia Vucinovic, Jakob Leinemann, Jonah Leinemann (pre-deceased 2006), and Jay Leinemann. An appreciation goes out to Vladka and Darko Vucinovic who helped get our mom to some of her appointments. Perry touched the hearts of many including William and Daniel Low (grandchildren to Vladka and Darko). A huge thank you to all the doctors and nurses that cared for our mom through this final chapter of her journey. From the cancer clinic to the kind doctors and helpful nurses on 6west. A special thank you to Anne Malone and Kay Garton who were more than willing to do the night shift and spend the final moments with our mom. In lieu of flowers please consider a small donation to the KGH foundation, child care fund in her name (Piroska Fekete).
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Home Care/Support 6 Care Aide Positions available in Prince George. Currently offering guaranteed hour agreement of 35 hrs/week. Relocation option and bonus. DL/Vehicle required. Email hsellors@bayshore.ca or fax 1-250717-7538. RNs and LPNs also needed for Prince George and Quesnel area.
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November 5, 1929 - September 26, 2014 God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine”. Ever remembered and sadly missed by wife Betty, son Ryan (Cynthia), daughters Michelle Jaster (Steve), Diane Schuller (John) and Dena Gallant, 8 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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