Similkameen Spotlight, June 18, 2014

The Princeton Community Band entertained at-tendees of the grand opening ceremony from 10 a.m. to the performance of O Canada at 11, marking the start of the dedication of the new Town Hall.Town CAO Rock Zerr gave the welcome and then dignitaries were introduced; Mayor Frank Armit-age, Area H director, Brad Hope, School District #58 board chair, Gordon Comeau, councillors Marilyn Harkness and Kim Maynard and Cham-ber of Commerce president, Brenda Crawford. Special guests to the event were Mayor Bauer of Keremeos and Councillor Homes from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. Mayor Armitage extended a personal thank you to CAO Rick Zerr for the excellent work he did in order to, “get the job done.” He also commended the efforts of Rick, Shirley, Kevin, Carrie, Caro-lyn, Jeanie, Kevin and Lyle (town staff) on their efforts to get the new Town Hall ready.Appreciation was extended for the efforts of the local contractors who completed the work under the guidance of the principal contractor, Mike Grgich. “The work was done timely and to very high standards,” said Mayor Armitage.George Harry is appreciated for his design of the landscape and the Town crew members for their

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The Princeton Arts Council with the help of Dian Brooks were pleased to host the High Water Singers and Native Fancy Dancer, Ernie Philip (Dancing Bear) at Veterans Square on Saturday, June 14.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, residents were treated to a day of culture, drumming and dance as well as interactive dance by the High Water Singers and Ernie Philip.

John Terbasket of the High Water Singers explained the history of the drum - their ‘grandfather.’ the singers who compete all over, were given this drum by a family of the Bella Coola Nation.

“We had a pretty ratty old drum and the family took pity

on us and gave us this one,” he said. The drum is made of moose hide, shaped wood and lacing. “A lot of time and effort goes in to making these - it’s a way of life,” he added.

He explained that whenever they travel with the drum, they take that family with them and sing in honour of them.

The High Water Singers don’t travel and sing to become rich, “We do this for love and prayer,” explained Terbasket.

He told residents that in the 1800s to about 1960, any more than two native peoples were considered to be an ‘uprising.’ They were not allowed to gather in public together. The Pow Wow is to celebrate life, “to bring us all together —and we’re thankful now that we can do so,” he said. Modernly the Pow Wow can be competitive, but the core - the history, is still the largest part. See CULTURE - Page 2

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Mini Pow Wow held in Veterans Square

Mayor Frank Armitage, councillors Marilyn Harkness and Kim Maynard cut the cake during the official grand opening of the new Town Hall, held on Wednesday, June 11. Jeanie Williams made the cakes to help celebrate the special occasion.

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

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

ARTS COUNCIL: Meets at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone Welcome! Con-tact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-295-6718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-295-3361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced.

BUNCHGRASS QUILTERSMeet 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 So-ciety 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 begin-ning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250-295-3541.

PRINCETON LIBRARY: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 Avenue250-295-7588princetonmuseum@gmail.comwww.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 @ 250-295-1577

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

HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open ev-ery Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave.

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

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

MEMBERS ONLYPOOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Se-nior’s Centre. 10:00 am

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

VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m.

SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Ar-nie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information.

LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083

PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060

Community:

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLECOUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available.

VISIT WITH YOUR MLAVisit MLA Jackie Tegart at the Princeton Town Hall: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

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

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

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

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN:If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 orDel 250-295-3266

TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Cen-tre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. [email protected]

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING:Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Cen-tral Referral @1-604-688-1716

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

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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 infor-mation, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.

ROYAL PURPLE:Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.

ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM.

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.

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.

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GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princ-eton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Everyone is welcome!

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

HEDLEY MUSEUM:General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOT-ING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m.. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

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

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

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY:Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact [email protected] New Members welcome!

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

PRINCETON FISH & GAME:Princeton Fish and Game Associa-tion, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250.

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

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION:Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m.

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB:Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heart-land Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome!

COPPERHILL LANES:YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, 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!

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

PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY:Lori Gullison 250-295-3977

SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374

PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544

PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB:Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113

KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB:Lindsay: 250-295-0759

PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tues., Wed, and Thursday 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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It’s the rugby way...Ray Michaud of All Purpose Roofing (far left front) attended his son’s rugby game at Princeton Secondary School and saw that there were not enough uniforms for all players. Ray then decided to outfit all the players. Photo shows the brand new uniforms. Although the rugby way doesn’t show it - the players are very impressed with their new look!.Back Row - l to r: Kris Gullason, Zach Jwaszko, Cameron Vinthers, Darby Adams, Quinn Murray, Morgan Grigg, Peter Statham, Taylor SandersonFront Row - l to r: Ray Michaud, Eric Ogrinc, Carver Carrat, Mason Michaud, Owen Bartlett, Nick Cherot, Hayden Riel and coach - Matt Leclerc.Many thanks to All Purpose Roofing (Ray), from coach Matt, principal Sandee Blair and especially, all the players on the Rugby team!

All Purpose Roofing outfits Princeton Secondary School’s rugby team


Terbasket introduced Ernie Philip, an elder of the Shuswap Nation and professional native dancer. Terbasket asked that the residents, watch the dance, “There is power in the movements, see the story if you commit,” he said.

Philip explained the each of the dances he performed as well as said a prayer, asking for each person present to be cared for.

Mayor Frank Armitage and councillor Doug Pateman took part in the interactive dances.

They said they, “Very much enjoyed the expe-rience, all though they needed to work on their dancing skills.”

As well as participating, residents were encouraged to ask questions to which they were given answers to.

In keeping with the Spirit Festival tradition, the Princeton Arts Council will host a “Womens Lodges of the Medicine Wheel,” facilitated by Dawn Johnson on Saturday, June 21.

This will be a free learning experience from 10 a.m. in the morning to 4 p.m. in the afternoon at the Riverside Arts Council Room. Participants are asked to bring a pen, notepaper and some-thing to share for lunch.

Ernie Philip and the High Water Singers taught residents some history of the drum, dance and culture at Veterans Square on Saturday during the daytime mini Pow Wow.

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Rotary wishes to thank the sponsors of the 14th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament. Rotary projects such as the Riverside kitchen, scholarships and bursaries, palliative care training and support

and countless others only happen because of the generosity of these great community minded citizens.

CORPORATE • Fortis BC • Tri-Valley Construction • Princeton Co-Gen • Brendan Willis of Raymond James Financial • Ledcor Industries

HOLE • Jebway Contracting • Cooper’s Foods • Barry Beecro� Distributors • Auto Tac Graphics • Valley First Credit Union • SBC Firemaster • Mac’s Auto • Weyerhaeuser • Pigs on Tour • Dean Stinson-Remax • Westcoast Equipment • April Earle/Doug Haayer of Royal Lepage • Similkameen Spotlight • Hayes Canyon Construction • K+M Trucking • Tara Atkinson

• Arrow Transfer • Billy’s Restaurant • McConnell-Voekl Accounting • Princeton Redi-Mix • Pro Auto • Princeton Golf Club • Jim Emmons of Capri Insurance

• Envirogreen Industries • Fred & Co Construction • Copper Mountain Mine • 07 Ranch

HOLE IN ONE SPONSORS • Valley First Insurance • Westland Insurance

PRIZE SPONSORS • Reichart’s Sales and Service • � e Hut • Ace Hardware • Petro Canada • Home Hardware • Growers Press • � omasina’s Restaurant

• Dairy Queen • A&W Restaurant • � e Source Rotary also wishes to acknowledge the golfers whose participation makes this tournament possible.

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for Canada Day.On June 21 of this year, Pamella Lindley will

celebrate the twentieth anniversary of her home based business, Essential Massage.

As a girl, Lindley suffered from health issues that doctors were just not able to manage well at that time. Her parents eventually sought help from natural healers, leading Lindley into a world that became her lifestyle and as an adult, her career.

Pamella Lindley is a certified Human Services Worker specializing in mental health and stress management, offering her clients a whole wellness experience. She has vast knowledge in numerous types of massage including; Swedish relaxation, hot stone therapy and aroma therapy. She is fairly famous for her “Kick Butt Massage” for which clients say they are grateful for the ‘miraculous relief’ it provides. Lymph drainage, reflexology and reiki treatments are also included with the care she provides.

In January of 2013, Jenny Pateman suffered a fall and broke her back. She suffers from nerve damage and says the care Lindley provides her is “unbelievable.” Pateman says she has had treat-ment from other therapists, “but Pam is the only one who can massage and relax me without hurting me.”

In other testimonials, clients boast about Lindley’s assis-tance in helping them to conceive children, loose weight and make them feel ‘like a million dollars.’

First timer, Tina Krause received a visit to Essential Massage for her birthday from a friend. “It was the single most relaxing beneficial thing I have ever experienced in my life,” said Krause, “she made me feel so relaxed, it was heavenly and I felt great for days after.”

For a feel good boost, Lindley offers day spa treatments including; body wraps and facials. She is also an independent distributor/whole body vibration consultant for Kwikfit4u, a

whole body vibration platform that can help get you fit with just 10 minutes of use a day.

Kwikfit4u, www.kwikfit4u.com is a resistance machine that causes your body to have involuntary muscle contractions which result in the burning of calories, simulation of your blood and oxygen flow throughout your body.

Proven benefits include; better circulation, weight loss, reduction in back and arthritic pain, improvement in flexibility, mobility and balance.

If you are interested in the whole wellness experience, give Pamella, of Essential Massage a call 250-295-7980.

Congratulations on a successful 20 years Pamella ~ Cheers to you and to many more years of success.

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Amanda Wentland receives treatment from Pamella Lindley, of Essential Massage. Pamella celebrates her twentieth anniversary in business on June 21. Congratulations!

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VICTORIA – “Liberal” is becoming one of the most ill-defined words in Canadian politics.

Here in B.C., a Liberal is a Conservative, or at least a fiscal conservative, bent on balancing budgets and battling big unions to force them to recognize today’s world of low growth and low inflation.

In Ottawa, a Liberal is currently whatever Justin Trudeau wakes up and decides. One day he’s a libertarian who wants to legalize marijuana, the next he’s issuing a moral edict on abortion.

In Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne saved her gut-shot Liberal government by limping to the left of the NDP, promising to spend lots more borrowed money and build lots of transit.

This is in a have-not province with an operating deficit that is currently running north of $12 bil-lion. For comparison purposes, B.C.’s deficit swelled briefly beyond $3 billion in the wake of the Great Recession of 2009, and the books stayed in the red until last year as the B.C. Liberals unwound the Harmonized Sales Tax and repaid a $1.6 billion HST transfer allowance to Ottawa.

You think B.C.’s energy policy is a disaster? Check out Ontario, where the cops are still investigating the $1 billion cancellation of plans to construct two natural gas-fired power plants before the 2011 election. The gas plants were to stabilize erratic output from wind and solar power, a European-style climate change gesture that involved Ontario ratepayers giving a huge subsidy to Korean tech giant Samsung.

The Ontario Liberals clung to power in part by promising a provincial pension scheme on the same scale as the Canada Pension Plan.

B.C. has a similar pension program in the works, to be offered to the two thirds of small business and self-employed people who don’t have a group plan with their employer. Ours would, of

course, be voluntary.Not so in Ontario, where large and small businesses will be

required to cough up half of the required pension payments.The Ontario model is dumb on several levels. It is to be

imposed just as the baby boom retirement wave breaks across Canada’s most populous province, increasing risk that the pension pool may run dry. And it sticks small business with a new payroll tax in a province that has lost much of its traditional manufactur-

ing base and needs to innovate.Here’s the funny part, if you don’t live in Ontario.

Wynne tabled her spending-spree, deficit-be-damned budget in an effort to convince the NDP to keep propping up the Liberal minority government and avoid an election.

Instead, she won a majority and now has to implement her pie-in-the-sky promises. Ontario is bracing for a downgrade in its credit rating based on the election result, and is about to go into province-wide bargaining with public service unions who want their share from the Liberal money tree.

Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak ran on a plan that sounded similar to the

one presented by Christy Clark in 2013: hold the line on spending, balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stimulate job creation. Hudak was rejected for a second time, and resigned the leadership on election night.

B.C. voters now have three years to see how the Ontario ver-sion of Liberal government plays out, compared to the B.C. Liberal version.

For us, much depends on resource development, including for-est products, natural gas and other trade with Asia.

If all goes well here, B.C. can continue to send transfer pay-ments to the fantasyland of Ontario.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]

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Running for council?

BC ViewsTOM FLETCHER

SpotlightOPINION

The municipal elections are in far-off November. I don’t even want to think of the cold and snow of November yet. Please, we haven’t even had the scorching heat of summer.

But, we must think of November because of said elections. Local politicos are already thinking of it. Incumbents and new candidates alike will come forward.

Before you throw your hat into the ring, here are a few tips for candidates. We’ve all been watching local politics for a long time, some of us longer than others.

Don’t run promising open government and better communication

How many candidates have we seen over the years making the promise that under their watch there will be a better flow of information from Town Hall to town citizen? And yet when they get into office they quickly realize it’s not as easy as it sounds. Sometimes there are legal reasons why a lot of infor-mation cannot be released. Sometimes there are other hurdles. Sure, almost every city hall in the province could probably do a better job of communicating, but don’t walk in thinking you’re going to be able to make drastic changes in that regard.

Don’t run for Council thinking you’ll be popularYou won’t be. Not only will you not be popular,

you will be accosted by phone, email and in person by citizens unhappy with taxes, potholes, taxes, side-walks, taxes, arenas, taxes, snow removal and taxes. You will find that you can’t go out in public without someone bringing up something they are unhappy with and expecting you to fix it. Which leads us to point 3;

Don’t run if you are overly sensitive to criticismYou will be criticized. You will likely be called

names. Developing a thick skin and a high tolerance for taking abuse, and not responding in a snippy manner, is a vital skill. Those in public service must maintain a calm about them in the face of some pretty nasty comments. It’s not all bad, but as is true almost everywhere, you hear more from angry people than those happy with you.

Don’t run expecting to bring massive changeA local government can have very little effect on

the overall economy, so don’t make any promises in that regard. Municipalities are not able to offer tax incentives to business. Certainly a town can do what it can to tempt business by promoting itself as a great place to live, but a local government’s job is to man-age the budget and provide infrastructure and services to its citizens. In addition, you, as an individual mayor or councillor must work with the other members of council in order to get anything done. Majority rules, compromise is the order of the day and change comes slowly. Don’t run if you’ve never been to a Council meeting or a budget meeting

If you can’t sit through three hours of bylaws and financial minutiae, this is not the job for you. Because there will be meetings. And more meetings. Hours of meetings every week. There is so much to learn about government process that many newly elected councillors say it takes half the first term just to get up to speed.

Have we scared you off yet? We hope not because municipalities rely on people who care, who love their communities, to step up and take on the often thankless job of Mayor or Councillor. Luckily, there never seems to be a shortage of those people.

Good luck to you all in the fall.

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical well-being of the region. These non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for a Property Tax Exemption. The following criteria will determine eligibility. The applicant(s) must:

Qualify for an exemption under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the general

authority for property tax exemptions. (Sections 809 and 810); Be in compliance with Regional District policies, plans, bylaws, and regulations (i.e.

zoning); Be a non-profit organization; Not be in competition with for-profit business; Provide services or programs that are compatible or complementary to those offered by

the Regional District. Provide a service that fulfills some basic need, or otherwise improves the quality of life for

residents of the Regional District. Not provide liquor or meal services as their primary function or source of revenue. Not collect rent on a caretaker or other residence located on the property.

Application forms are available online at www.rdos.bc.ca. or at the RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC. The deadline for submitting completed application forms including supporting documentation is JULY 31, 2014. Successful applicants may be asked to publicly acknowledge the exemption. If you require further information, assistance completing your application or wish to view the Property Tax Exemption Policy, please call Michelle Sideroff, Finance Department at 250-490-4227 or email at [email protected]

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Dear Mayor Armitage and Councillors,I wish to thank you and your staff, CAO Rick

Zerr for providing the leadership to improve the Old Hedley Road from Highway 5 to East Princeton. Previously the road was narrow, pot-holed and dangerous.

Now it is wonderful! As one who voiced concern about that road, I

want to be sure to voice praise for a job well done. Thank you.Shirley CampbellPrinceton

Dear Editor,What is the ghost of Osama Bin Laden saying

to President G.H. Bush and President G.W. Bush as the tragic disaster in Iraq unfolds?

“Mission Accomplished!!?” Which could mean: A severe spike in oil prices resulting in a stock market crash, leading to a deep world depression, social unrest, upheaval and anarchy. OR... Finally to propel the Moslem world itself and nations who face the same dilemma such as Russia, India, China and Nato to join forces in developing and imple-menting policies that would eradicate the scourge

of terrorism.During the 1940s war years living in Copper

Mountain, our good teachers taught us students to always keep ourselves informed by reading and lis-tening to the news, for what may happen in faraway places could have consequences in our own town and home.

How very true!A good teacher is priceless and never fades away.Joe SchwarzPenticton BC

Dear Editor,I keep reading articles regarding the changes to

take place with the ALR and the land commission, and ask ‘How are these changes going to affect agri-culture in BC and in particular rural agriculture and rural communities as a whole?

Our Rural communities are suffering. They are losing population and with it necessary infrastruc-ture that supports farmers, both large and small. Farmers need other farmers to survive. Feed stores, equipment dealers, veterinarians, abattoirs, fertilizer, seed, hardware and irrigation suppliers all require numbers of customers to remain in business in a community. The fewer customers remaining, the further we all have to travel to purchase basic needs, the more difficult it becomes to make agriculture a viable entity. We are also people, and require other amenities and services like doctors, dentists, lawyers, teachers, pharmacies, ice arenas, swimming pools, cell service etc. Rural communities need to be able to attract a population wanting to live in a rural

setting, and that usually includes an opportunity to practice some small scale agriculture. The ALR has over the past 40 years been a major contributor to the loss of rural populations, by restricting the number of small holdings.

There has been no mention whatsoever in all this talk about restructuring of the ALR and zones, regarding soil capability! YES! I agree, hang onto class 1 soils for major commercial agriculture. The soils are precious in BC. But let some of the class 3, 4 and 5 soils go to small scale and non-soil based agriculture. A 5 acre parcel on a class 4 rock pile in the southern Okanagan will be far more productive with a horse, a cow, two sheep and an apple tree than the same acreage in grazing land offering grass to one cow on 20 acres for four months of the year. AND the owner might even be a doctor!

Bev GreenwellPrinceton

The subject of learning to cook came up the other day as Paul and I were planning our menu for a short camping trip in the Nicola Region. After all this time, we still have to fight the urge to prepare for every contingency either of us can think of, even though we are usually no more than half an hour from a grocery store.

Breakfast possibilities arose first. In the past I have brought a dry mix and just added water or milk. With fruit or syrup, it makes a decent pancake. For no reason, my mind wandered to grade seven home economics class at Melrose Junior High School now part of Miles Macdonell High School. The teacher was a formidable woman who had Olympian expectations for us twelve year olds. By all that is holy, if it was the last thing she would ever do, it would be to transform us into gold medal-winning chefs of the highest international calibre.

Teacher began with the lowly bak-ing powder biscuit. I expect it is called something else by now but never mind... I still remember the emphasis on texture, the recommended size of drinking glass to be carefully floured and used to cut the perfect circles of perfectly kneaded dough which were then carefully lifted with a spatula and slid onto a spotless baking sheet ever so gently so as to retain the perfect circle shape. Then, we were to place the baking sheet into the oven on the middle shelf and bake at 375 fahrenheit (this was even before metric!) for 28 minutes.

We innocents waited the allotted time, perspira-tion pouring down our prepubescent foreheads. In my shadowy memory what follows is a blur but I seem to remember something about failing miser-ably due to the lack of rising to the proper size.

Our next traumatic experience was with white

sauce. By now Teacher had made it clear that this was probably our last chance to redeem ourselves. No decent man would ever want to marry a young lady who couldn’t make baking powder biscuits or white sauce.

A couple of us hadn’t really given that idea much thought yet but in a vague way it started a tight little ball of anxiety festering in our hearts.

As you probably have experienced yourself, there is just nothing on earth that can destroy confidence

like a grand failure followed by an even more intimidating challenge which is accompanied by a threat of free float-ing, unnamed doom. Downcast and defeated, we began the white sauce debacle. Like automatons marching to the cliff of certain failure, we put the butter in the pan over low heat, added the salt and flour and mixed the ingre-dients together with a spoon. Cruelly, Teacher ignored us. It would have been kinder if she had loomed over us with her whisk and criticized. Disheartened, we added the milk much too quickly and to our horror watched gloppy

lumps form, cementlike in colour and texture. No matter how hard we tried, we couldn’t unstick them. I have no recollection of what happened after that. I do know that somehow, we all passed and switched to sewing class.

I myself took a seven year side-trip whereby I swore off boys and rode horses instead. They didn’t seem to be too fussy about my cooking ability as long as I flung hay into the manger and rattled a can with a handful of oats for a snack.

When my horse phase was over, I took up cook-ing on my own terms. I learned to make a mean lasagna, great Irish stew and the most amazing lemon merengue pie ever. And, I eventually found my decent man who really enjoys my cooking!

How will ALR changes affect rural BC?

Thank you for fixing the Old Hedley Road

What happens there has consequences here

Horses aren’t so fussy about cooking ability

ARTI-FACTSMERRILYN HUYCKE

Thank You From the Senior’sThe Provincial Senior Citizen’s Association of B.C. and Senior Citizen’s

Br. #30 wish to thank the following for their part in making our Convention this year a great success.

Pastor George Donovan, Pastor Charles Bentrud, Mayor Frank Armitage and Council, The Chamber of Commerce, Jean Sherritt our speaker on Elder Abuse, Al Sismey from Crime Stoppers, Julie Traballo from Shoppers Drug Mart, Eric

Grayson Fine Chief, Stan Turner, they were excellent speakers and kept the crowd asking questions and keeping involved.

We had the awesome Line Dancers that blew us away with their recital. Al Parsons sang to us and R.P.M. Swing Band Played on Saturday night all of

which we enjoyed very much.Donations of things for our goodie bags were received from Cloverdale Paint, Valley First Credit Union, Home Hardware, Sandman, Shoppers Drug Mart,

Weyerhauser, Spotlight, Newsleader, Best Western, Coopers, Roots, Golf Course, Mac’s Auto, Century 21, Fletcher’s Building Supply, Re-Max.Our Guests enjoyed a trip to Coalmont Hotel thanks to Link Bus Lines

and to the Museum.At this time we would also like to thank the bakers, cooks, and helpers

that helped with putting this all together.A special thank you to Zach our volunteer dishwasher for both nights who is in

the running for Embassador this year, we’re rooting for you, GOOD LUCK.

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An exchange of proposals between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and government negotiators on the weekend dissolved in acrimony Monday, with a full-scale strike in public schools already underway.

Negotiators for the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association met until midnight Sunday, as the union moved from rotating strikes to a full walkout with a “study session” on Monday. The two sides contradicted each other on the sub-stance of the wage offers, and each said the next move is up to the other if a deal is to be reached.

BCTF president Jim Iker said a complete strike is “imminent,” after union members endorsed the move in their second province-wide strike vote.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said Monday he is waiting for a response from the union to the latest offer from BCPSEA, which represents the province’s 60 school districts. BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron said Monday he still does not have a full position from the BCTF that clari-fies the status of the union’s “truckload of benefit proposals.”

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BCPSEA’s latest offer includes a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year, and a series of wage increases up to May 2019 that includes “economic stability dividend” amounts depending on B.C.’s economic performance.

“[BCPSEA] tabled a comprehensive settlement that includes an improved wage offer and commits to realistic and flexible solutions to address class composition,” Fassbender said.

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has extended its essential services order to include provincial final exams and marks for graduating students, so they can apply for post-secondary studies.

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For the third year, COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) brought the COPA for Kids Aviation Program to Princeton on June 8.

The Princeton Airport Select Committee was on hand to welcome the Penticton Flying Club planes, pilots and ground crew who operate the program. Parents snap up pictures of excitement as 37 young people load up each in turn, to take their flight.

The COPA for Kids Aviation Program was developed to help young people understand that a pilot is an individual with very special skills developed through training and practice. Young flyers learn the technology and science of flight and are shown the advantages of the study and hard work required to achieve a pilot’s license.

The COPA pilots take the children for a flight over Princeton, providing them with an experience to remember.

“The Town of Princeton appreciates the Penticton Flying Club flying over to Princeton each year to offer this wonderful program free to children aged eight to 18,” states Nadine McEwen, Princeton Recreation, Culture and Tourism Coordinator. “The children are full of stories when they arrive back to the terminal after each flight. It is wonderful to see them so excited!”

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Kokanee Summer Swim Club had an amazing and suc-cessful TRY meet on Saturday June 6. Our team hosted four out of town teams; Penticton Pikes, Kelowna Ogopogos, Merritt Otters, Keremeos Steelheads, with a total of 67 swim-mers participating including our own Kokanee swimmers.

Mitchell Yee boasts swimmer of the meet, as Mitchell swam fast and made some improvements on his strokes. He was on time for all his races, and did a great job. Way to go Mitchell.

Our team was very close to selling out our 50/50 raffle tickets, thank you to everyone in our community who helped us with this fundraising event. We raised $3720 for our team, the lucky winner was Rick Kivari who also won $3720, he generously gave $720 back to the team. A BIG thank you to Rick for your generosity.

We would also like to thank local business for your dona-tions and support, without your help this event would not have been so successful. Thank you to Dairy Queen and Chevron for donating coupons, which we handed out to all swimming participants. Thank you Cooper’s for donating

burgers and buns for our TRY meet BBQ that we hosted afterwards. Your donations made it possible for everyone to unwind after our event, enjoy one another’s company and build regional friendships. Thank you to the Princeton Rotary Club for letting us use your bingo spinner for our 50/50 draw, the draw itself became a mini event!

Overall our TRY meet ran smoothly thank you to our amazing parent volunteers, coaches, and our Kokanee kids who were great ambassadors for our team and community. We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather, and look forward to making this an annual event for Princeton.

The week of June 2 to June 6, our Club Swimmers of the week were; Turtles swimmer Xaiver Ouillette, Development swimmer Tauren Baird, and Junior/Senior swimmer Brook Heron. All these swimmers have shown a great attitude, team spirit, have worked really hard in practice, and have shown personal growth. We are all very proud of you, keep up the good work!

Our Kokanee swim team is looking forward to the Merritt swim meet on the weekend of June 14/15, we have 33 swim-mers participating in this meet, and always find this event a lot of fun. Wish the Kokanees good luck, as we anticipate breaking some more personal time records.

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Evan Bosley (left) and Kate Bartlett (right) participate in the freestyle events during the Kokanee Summer Swim Club TRY meet held at Centennial Pool last Saturday.

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The Princeton Posse Junior Hockey Club is proud to announce that goaltender Scott Legault has committed to play for the University of Victoria Vikes starting the 2014-2015 season. The 1994 goaltender officially informed Posse staff last week that he accepted an offer from the University of Victoria, where the staff unanimously supported the for-mer 2013-2014 starting goaltender for the Posse.

Assistant General Manager and Associate Coach Mark McNaughton commented: “We are extremely excited for the opportunity that Scott has in Victoria. When one of our own has the opportunity to move on, it confirms that we made good choices as an organization. Scotty came into a tough situation and was immediately relied upon to carry the work-load, he did a great job for us, and we are extremely grateful for the work he did here and he will always be a member of the Posse family.”

Legault was acquired in November in a trade with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings where he was 5-1. Legault was

named the starting goaltender of the Princeton Posse and continued to put on a workload that totalled 23 games played, which included 16 of the last 19 games, and 12 of the last 14. Scotty was perused and chosen by the Posse over many other qualified goaltender candidates that were available.

Legault has a resume of winning, and overall having strong playoff performances, including a championship with the Vancouver NW Giants Major Midget Hockey Club. Scott completes his junior career with stops with the Fernie Ghostriders, Columbia Valley Rockies, Beaumont Chiefs, Comox Valley Glacier Kings and Princeton Posse.

Scott Legault concluded in a statement: “Playing in Princeton was one of the most beneficial experiences of my hockey career. I have never played for a team as supportive as Princeton. It gave me a lot of confidence in myself as a player knowing that I was playing for teammates and a coach-ing staff that truly believed in me. I can’t thank the town, the coaches, the volunteers, the fans and all my teammates enough for everything they did for me. I met some great peo-ple and made some unforgettable memories in my time with the team. I am beyond proud to be an alumni of the Posse.”

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a week. Comeau said he and his wife had been watching the deterioration of the building for years and are quite pleased that the decision to re-store the building had been made. “This council needs to be commended for it’s vision,” he said. “What a beautiful building!”Councillors Harkness and Maynard each ex-pressed their appreciation of the new Town Hall and chamber president, Brenda Crawford offered her congratulations.After the ribbon cutting, attendees were invited inside to have tour of the new Town Hall and to enjoy cake provided by Jeanie Williams.Just inside the entrance, residents had the oppor-tunity to appreciate the artwork of the late Bob Cormack. His work will be on display there until the end of June.The new Town Hall operates on the main floor of the building located at 151 Vermilion Avenue and court services continue in the upper level.Built in 1929/30 and re-dedicated on June 11, 2014, the historic new Town Hall, as councillor Maynard said, “will serve our community for years to come and we are all proud to be a part of this.”

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Top: Area H director Brad Hope, councillor Kim Maynard, Mayor Frank Armitage, cham-ber president Brenda Crawford, SD #58 chair Gordon Comeau and councillor Marilyn Harkness cut the rib-bon to mark the official grand opening of the new Town Hall.

Right: Director Hope presents his gift (his-toric photo of the town square) to Mayor Armitage during the dedication ceremony held at 151 Vermilion Avenue, home of the new Princeton Town Hall.


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This past weekend saw the junior contingency of members compete for the prestigous Laurie Currie trophy presented to the Junior Golf Club’s Champion.

Claiming this year’s Overall Low Gross title is Tristan VanderMeulen (pictured on right) who shot impressive rounds of 78 and 81 over the 2-day tournament. Michael White (left) and Chase Rempel were only 6 shots off the lead after Saturday. Michael White put together a good Father’s Day round to clinch the title of Overall Low Net.

Our strong high school golf program offered many competitive entrants into the weekend chal-

lenge. Morton Johnston held it steady both days and took 1st Low Gross, while Chase Rempel golfed well and squeezed into the 1st Low Net position. Hayden Zieske finished 3rd Low Gross, while Hannah Gould finished 4th Low Gross and Eric Holland claimed 5th Low Gross honors.

Many on course prizes kept the golfers focused during their whole round. Before prizes were awarded on Sunday, the juniors were told about Laurie Currie and how he was instrumental in making his dream of Princeton having an 18-hole golf course become a reality for our community.

—Submitted by Sharleen Anderson

SpotlightSPORTS

Laurie Currie ~ the legacy lives on through Junior Golf

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The following businesses were too late to list their new or changed number in the 13-14 phone book:

Little Creek GrillSuzie's Shop........................Sweet Sensations................PRINCETON TAXI.................Princeton Health Centre.....Joan's All Occasion Candy BoquetsSun Oka Appraisals...........TLC Dog Grooming..............Hank's Flooring & Reno's....Sewn For You.......................Red Cross.............................Vermilion Forks Fitness......Princeton Fire & Safety.......Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist).........Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................Custom Pool & Spa

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS:If you *missed the book* and operate a business in our market area. Call the Similkameen Spotlight at: 250-295-3535 or Fax us a note at: 250-295-7322 and publish your name and number at no charge.

Please Call The Spotlight Today to list your phone number at no charge!

250-295-6644250-295-7313250-295-3763250-295-2727250-295-4442250-295-6509

250-499-9565250-295-7677250-295-7377250-295-7663250-293-6467250-295-6099250-295-0766

250-295-2552

250-295-8341250-438-0103

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Spotlight on Smiles

Name: Jessica and little Adrielle RytkonenLikes: cheering on the Kokanee Swim Club

members! Adrielle’s tutu is Kokanee colours.

Thumbs up to the atv rider who found a wallet containing $600

cash and turned it in to the Coalmont, to be returned to Bill

from the Island.Thumbs up to Bill and the other

Coalmont Caretakers for cleaning up the yahoos’ mess!

Thumbs down to the group of yahoos who removed barri-ers on the KVR and drove into Whitesands had a big party, shot clay pigeons and left an

incredible mess!

Thumbs Up/Down

If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535

or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

Princeton Pentecostal Church(The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum,

invites you to join with us in

Sunday Worship10:30 am Morning Worship

250-295-7951

St. Paul’s United ChurchAlso serving the Anglican Community

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

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

Office HoursWed. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thurs. 9:30 - 11 a.m.

190 - 1st AvenueEveryone Welcome

Baptist Church of Princeton

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road

Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on

Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living WaterCommunity Church

Invites You to38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George DonovanTel: 250-295-7733

CELL:250-293-6447


CAPRICORN: Career issues must be dealt with, Capricorn. You may have been running through various options, and if you have reached a decision, then go with your gut instincts.

AQUARIUS: Aquarius, although everyone around you seems to be stressing out, for some reason you are able to breeze through your days without a worry in the world.

PISCES: Your intuition is telling you to proceed with caution, Pisces. Watch where you step, but don’t let caution take over your life.

ARIES: People seem to be going out of their way to be nice to you, Aries. While you may suspect they have ulterior motives, their kindness really is nothing more than good will.

TAURUS: Taurus, approach your workload with an optimistic attitude this week. You can expect your efforts to produce positive results that don’t go unnoticed.

GEMINI: It is an uphill battle to focus on chores this week, Gemini. You would rather be out having fun, but putting off chores now will only lead to more work down the road.

CANCER: Cancer, although you are capable of keeping up appearances this week, you will be lost in your own thoughts. Personal issues prove to be a distraction.

LEO: Leo, serve as a diplomat this week, placing yourself in the middle of conflict because you want to help. Keep a level head and don’t get swept into the argument.

VIRGO: Virgo, your ability to focus is very strong, but this week you cannot seem to get your mind to cooperate. You may have a million things to think about.

LIBRA: You are tempted to join the party this week, even though you know it is probably a better idea to decline. But the prospect of socializing and having a good time is too tempting.

SCORPIO: Scorpio, you often feel uncomfortable when you have too many loose ends. It may take quite a while this week to wrap up all of your obligations before you can relax.

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, the more you ponder the decisions you have to make, the more you struggle to determine a positive outcome. Give yourself some breathing room.

FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

COLD BEVERAGE IDEAL FOR SUMMER

Summer is a season synonymous with relaxation. Sitting poolside or relaxing on a patio with a cold beverage is a great way to escape the daily grind and make the most of a warm evening, and the following recipe

for “Summer Cantaloupe” from Andrew Schloss’ “Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits” (Storey Publishing) is tailor-made for

summer nights.

Summer CantaloupeMakes about 1 quart

1 fifth (31/4 cups) 80-100 proof vodka

4 cups cantaloupe chunks1 cup Simple Syrup (see below) Finely grated zest of 2 lemons

1. Muddle the vodka, cantaloupe and lemon zest with a wooden spoon in a half-

gallon jar. Stir to moisten everything.2. Seal the jar and put it in a cool, dark

cabinet until the liquid smells and tastes strongly of melon, four to seven days.3. Strain the mixture with a mesh strain-

er into a clean quart jar. Do not push on the solids to extract more

liquid.4. Stir in the Simple Syrup.

5. Seal and store in a cool, dark cabinet. Use within one year.

Simple SyrupMakes 3 cups

21/4 cups water21/4 cups granulated cane sugar

Mix the water and sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar is all moistened. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir to make sure the sugar is completely dis-solved, then remove from the heat and let cool. Refrigerate for up to three months.

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Business & Service Directory

Reichert Sales & Service Ltdski-doo & can-am Sales & Service

[email protected] & Ed ReichertPh: 250-295-6489Fax: 250-295-7768

Tulameen, B.C.V0X 2L0

Farm & Industrial EquipmentGeorge Edge

www.westcoasteq.comPrinceton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103


FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIP.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

AD SPACE

TOM REICHERT RENTALSBox 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0

Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofi ng & Forms

[email protected]

RENTAL SERVICES

OPEN: Mon - Sat, 9 am - 5 pmSundays 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

Phone:(250)499-5785Email: [email protected]

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses& GARDEN CENTRE

GREENHOUSE

4 LICENSED MEChaNICS 2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle

•A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection

now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel BalancingCan inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses

Huffy’s Auto Repair

Ph: 250-295-6458

* now open 6 days a week!

AUTOMOTIVE

Reichert Sales & Service Ltdski-doo & can-am Sales & Service

[email protected] & Ed ReichertPh: 250-295-6489Fax: 250-295-7768

Tulameen, B.C.V0X 2L0

CAN-AM SKIDOO

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

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

Brian CoyneOwnerOld Style

Sales & DeliveryBedding & Pellet

BEDDING & PELLET

222 Burton Ave., Princeton250-295-6938

FLETCHER Building Supplies

Farm Feed and Pet Food

FLOORING

Hope Auto Body Ltd.• Complete collision & glass services

• Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, Hope, B.C. 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca11/13W_HAB28

AUTOMOTIVE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE

HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK 222 Burton Ave., Princeton250-295-6938

ROOFING SUPPLIESSHINGLES, METAL

ONDURA...

FLETCHER Building SuppliesROOFING SUPPLIES

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

Heather DobbsLicensed Property Manager

Cell: 250-295-8025

240 Bridge StreetPO Box 499Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

Office: 250-295-3222Email: [email protected]

Chris JenningsPO Box 681PrincetonF BCV0X 1W0

Drafting M Design Services

Custom M Stock Home PlansDrawing Modifications @ Site Plans

ResidentialF Accessory M Small Farm Buildings

[email protected]

Gecko Flats Design

250-295-0251

DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICE

FEED SUPPLY STORE

FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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

RAY MICHAUD email: [email protected]

Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663)Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472

•10% Seniors Discount

ROOFING SPECIALISTS


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

We Splash For Cash Paint Jobs!

■ Automotive Repair■ Custom Bodywork & Paint■ ICBC Claims Welcome


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

250-295-5440 1167 Hwy 3 East

Open daily from9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

princetonflowerstop.com

Look for your Favourites & Check out whats new!

FLOWERS


Business & Service Directory

BINS & DISPOSAL


Brian CoyneOwner

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

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0

Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908Email: [email protected]

Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

RESTAURANT

THE HUT Bottle Depot

WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK,LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERSHOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY

CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS367 HWY. 3 250-295-3835

WE ALSO RECYCLELIGHT BULBS!

WE NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONICS FOR

RECYCLING!(* excluding small

appliances)

BOTTLE RETURN/RECYCLE


Brian CoyneOwner

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

Old Style

Sales & DeliveryPosts

POST SALES

#

SEPTIC SERVICEF1rst Choice

Septic CleaningOuthouse Rentals & Sales

Mark Riegling Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

SEPTIC SERVICES

PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES AVAILABLE•Commercial •Residential •Industrial

OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services 250-295-6449Septic inStallation *Gov’t Cert./Registered/Isured*• new inStall • Replacement • maintenance contRactS

FENCING SPECIALISTS

www.rdlandscaping.ca

FENCING/SEPTIC SERVICES

2 Licenced Mechanics

N & L SERVICES

250-295-0005

Mother’s car is ill for Heaven’s sake!

GET REAL...CALL NEAL!

PLOWING TOWING

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Laska’s Floor Service•Supply •Sales •Installation

Phone: 250-295-0454 / Fax: 250-295-0474 Email: [email protected]

Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC TilesLaminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork

~ Area/Throw rugs

FLOORING SERVICES

MAC’S AUTO PARTS193 Vermilion Ave.Ph: 250-295-6944

HONDAWATER PUMPS, TILLERS,

LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS,

SNOW BLOWERS

AUTO PARTS

Shining His Light Ministries(By Cooper’s)

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

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

250-293-1205

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Hermann ZornGovernment Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966

Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0Phone: 250-295-6254

E-mail:[email protected]

ZornEngravErs & TrophiEs

Phone: 250-295-7381 Princeton Plaza

Quality Foods,

Toys and Supplies for your

Dogs & Cats.

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies

Herp SuppliesLive Fish

PET SUPPLIES

General HomeRepairs & Renovations

Macey MacDonald

Free Estimates - Senior DiscountProfessional Work Inside & Outside

Mobile Home SpecialtyNo Job Too SmallProfessional Decks

250-295-4393Cell: 250-295-2049

MINISTRY

Hermann ZornGovernment Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966

Supplier of a complete line of quality trophies, gifts and manufacturer of plastic or metal signs & badges.

P.O. Box RR#1, Site 11, Comp 26Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0Phone: 250-295-6254

E-mail:[email protected]

ZornEngravErs & TrophiEs

ENGRAVERS

Truck Parts - Hydraulic HosesATV Accessories - Industrial Supplies

Gord McEwenwww.westcoasteq.com

Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103email: [email protected]

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS

YOUR AD HERE

BACKHOE SERVICES


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

DARYL CLARKECertifi ed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations

Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & ClearingPhone: 250-295-0095 Cell: 250-293-6021


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Is this you?Looking to improve?Find a better Future!

Visit our Website

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LOCKHART, MILDREDNOVEMBER 9, 1921 ~ MAY 30, 2014: We regret to announce the passing of Mildred (Mom, Grandma) at Telisico Place, Castlegar, B.C. Mildred was predeceased by her husband Peter in 2004, daughter Valerie in 1999, grandson Don Lockhart in 1994.Mom is survived by her son Rick (Pat) of Castlegar, grand daughters Lori (Ray Grenkow) Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Louise (Ivan Lewis) Castlegar. Craig Lockhart, Alberta, Ray Cooper, Lower Mainland, Tom & Darrin Wallace, Ontario, Chosen granddaughter Shannon (Len Libratore) Princeton. Numerous greats & great great grandchildren.A celebration of Mildred’s life will be held at the Belaire Restaurant banquet room in Princeton on July 5th at 1:00 pm. Family internment to follow.Moms request in lieu of owers, donations can be made to the WI in either Merritt or Princeton.

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Princeton & District Community Services has a posi on avai ab e for a re ief cook in their as-sisted iving program. his is a casua posi on. We are ooking for an e perienced cook with ski s suited to preparing home made nutri ous mea s for seniors. pp ica on forms are avai -ab e at aro d ve. or a resume and refer-ences may be emai ed to ynn.pe y pdcss.com or sent to o Princeton C V W .

Employment

Trades, Technical

Announcements

Coming Events

GET INVOLVED! Help form a group to protect

the Similkameen River. Wednesday, June 18,

Library Meeting Room, 7:00 pm

PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY

Annual General MeetingWednesday June 24, 2014

4:15 P.M.56 Kenley Ave. Princeton BC

Everyone Welcome

Introduction ServiceAre you... new to the area?Do you... have a new baby?

Are you... a new Bride?

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Travel

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Children

Daycare Centers

LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE

Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12.

Call to set up an interview.23 Years experience

250-295-3493 Yvonne

Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full De-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

Employment

Career Opportunities

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Education/Trade Schools

THERE IS still a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Tran-scription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 or email to: [email protected]

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

Billy’s Family Restaurant look-ing for cooks and waitresses. Experience preferred but will-ing to train. Drop resume at restaurant.

Class 1 Driver needed, good wages/benefi ts, call 250-295-8855

Living Water Childcare Center is hiring a manager for before and after school child care center opening in Sept. Inter-ested applicants please phone 250-295-7733 or 250-295-7861 for more information.

PORT HARDY-Available immedi-ately on North Vancouver Island working Body shop Manager. Also need Painter and Bodyman, one with management experience.Assets include computer literacy, ICBC estimating certifi cation, cus-tomer service skills. Send resumes and coverletter to: [email protected]

PRINCETON HUSKY now hir-ing part & full time. Apply in person with resume at 580 Hwy 3 West.

Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Funeral Homes

Employment

Trades, TechnicalPCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefi tters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial pro-ject in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer com-petitive wages and benefi ts. Send resume to: [email protected]

Funeral Homes Funeral Homes

Help Wanted Help Wanted

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The Ginormous Indoor Get it

Gone Community Garage Sale

Free to book a space! Free admission as a patron!To book a space:

email: [email protected] or call Lyle at 250-295-7222

A Donation box will be on site for any cash donations to “Princeton Crisis Assistance”

at the Princeton Arena Saturday, June 21, 9 am - 3 pm

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

UNFILED TAX Returns? Un-reported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1-855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Personal Care

ESSENTIAL MASSAGEPampering By Pamella

Famous Kick Butt Massage

Lymph drainageHot stone massage

By appt. Only250-295-7980

•Rest •Relax •RejuvenateKwikFit4u.com

Distributor for whole body vibrational machines

Home RepairsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Painting & Decorating

WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM (1) 250-899-3163

3 Rooms For $299,2 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium

Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Pets & Livestock

Tack/SuppliesUsed Vic Bennett 16” All Around western saddle, raw-hide covered, front and back cinches. Good condition. $1,200. Phone 250-494-8617.

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsRESTAURANT Equipment Auction - Saturday - June 21st @11am - Organic Lives, Jugo Juice, New Liq-uidation Equipment & Consignment. Online bidding available through BidSpotter. Video Preview, auction catalogue, inventory [email protected]


Farm EquipmentFARM & Ranch Paige Wire Fencing, 48” Tall, Lowest Pric-es in BC. All City Auctions 604-514-0194

Flea MarketsFlea Market, June 29th, 9 am to 1 pm, Senior’s Hall, Book table Rentals, now $7. Call Anita at 250-295-6916 or 250-295-7515

Friendly Frank1914 Cast Iron pot-bellied stove. $75 OBO (good for decoration, painted & planter-ized) 250-438-0031

Furniture2 Lounge Chairs, like new, $150 for both. Phone 250-295-4326

Garage Sales2 Family Garage Sale, 743 Highway 3 (Old Mushroom farm), June 28 & 29, 8 am dai-ly, bird houses, yard tools, concrete lawn ornaments, tools, kids bikes, etc! 20 hp Kubota 4x4 tractor w/loader.Vermilion Court Yard Sale, 72 Fenchurch Avenue, Princeton, BC. Saturday, July 5th, 2014, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D

LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online:homedepot.comKILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.MOVING! Queen Bed (mat-tress, box spring, frame - like new) 3 sets sheets, bed-spread, shams, drapes $150. Other Furniture. 250-295-6423

Business/Offi ce Service

Financial Services


Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.caUpright freezer, Sears brand, $250. Nikkon single magnetic mattress, $80. Two spooled legged decorative bar stools, as new, $30 each. 250-295-7013

Misc. WantedWANTED: 1 ton truck & driver for small move, Vancouver back to Princeton. Call 250-295-5412 to arrange price and schedule.WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1.866.960.0045 or visit on-line: www.dollars4guns.com

Real Estate

LakeshoreUS Lake Osoyoos Lake Front: 4 Acres 296FF Lowbank $459k; Cottage at Shore $203,900; Beautiful Walk Out 160FF $649k; New Town-house w/Gar $549; 4-plex $409k; Sunny Bungalow $319k; Veranda Beach $367,900 & $469k Sun Lakes Realty 509.476-2121 CALL www.sunlakesrealty.us

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 & 2 Bdrm apartments in new building. Close to trail & river. Twin River 223 Burton Ave., F/S, cats OK, starting @ $700/month + utilities. 604-783-7020.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

Business/Offi ce Service

Financial Services

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 bdrm Apt for rent in Prince-ton, available now. Level ac-cess in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $530.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for de-tails or leave a message with the best time to call back.

Commercial/Industrial

COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commer-cial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

Homes for Rent1 bdrm basement suite, heat, hydro, cable incl. N/S, no pets, $550 + damage deposit. Avail. July 1st. 250-293-6472

Downtown house for rent, 1 lg bdrm, 1 sm bdrm, renovated, Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Rent $700 a month & utilities. 250-295-7557

HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025

Offi ce/Retail

200 sqft offi ce space available. $750 per month. Call Heather 250-295-8025

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

autocredit

Cottages / Cabins

Garage Sales

Transportation

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale1996 Fifth wheel Rustler Trail-er, new brakes & tires, 125 Watt solar panel, A-1 working condition, no A/C. 250-295-0323

Cottages / Cabins

Garage Sales

Transportation

Scrap Car Removal

“WANTED”Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal.

U Call I Haul.Scrap Metal & Vehicles can

be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some.250-295-5102

Transportation

Sport Utility Vehicle2007 Jeep Liberty, 139,000 km, very clean, new tires, re-cent alignment, brakes, bat-tery, 3.7 ltr., gas auto. $8800 OBO. 250-293-1188

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DEAR CUSTOMER: If an advertised item is not available due to unforeseen reasons, we will either provide a “rain check” or substitute a comparable quality product whenever possible. Some products may not be exactly as shown. We aim for accuracy, but occasionally an error occurs. Any changes that have occurred will be posted in our store. ALL SALE PRICES CASH & CARRY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.


FLETCHER Building SuppliesOpen Sundays 9 - 4 222 Burton Avenue

*At participating locations

250-295-6938

Canada Day Flags

30%Off

SelectedTrees & Shrubs

while stocks last

DeWalt - Saw - CircularAmong one of the lightest saws in its class at 8.8 lbs, 15 amp motor, powerful enough for even teh toughest applications.

#7771215

11999

General Foam Plastics Corp. Round Poly Pool - Child

Round Blue Solid Poly Pool, Phathalate Free, made from durable polyethylene.

#7655962

1299Coleman Camping FuelNon refillable. #7030919

449

ACE - Circular BladeCarbide teeth, 5/8” arbor.

#7702293

199 AMES (by Garant)Child Wheelbarrow - PolyKids poly wheelbarrow, lil true

temper with hardwood handles and solid molded tires.

#7760069

2499


Documents

Similkameen Spotlight, June 18, 2014