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Hedley investigation continues The small town of Hedley is still in a state of shock after the homicide of one of their own. Kristi Patton Penticton Western News
Last Wednesday, RCMP were called to a residence on Richter Road at approximately 8 p.m., where they found the body of 55 year-old Douglas Smith. “It is almost a bit unreal still for most people. This has always been the kind of place where people look after one another, so it doesn’t feel real,” said Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen director for the area, Angelique Wood. Some in the community, perched just 29 kilometres west of Keremeos, believe Smith suffered a deadly gunshot wound. RCMP have yet to confirm the details surround his death. Wood said many residents in the close-knit town of about 250 people suspect it was someone who knew Smith. “His very loyal dog was not in the trailer with him … That is one of the reasons friends went looking for him because his dog Rascal, a blueheeler, was running around town,” said Wood. Smith was expected at a engagement that evening with a friend and when he didn’t show up the friend went looking at Smith’s trailer to see what was happening. Wood said when he got there the trailer was locked so the friend got another man to help him get in and that was when they found Smith’s body.
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Left to right: Natalie Yurkowski, Bethany Mahoney and Caprice Roccamatisi, are three of Princeton’s Highland Dancers who performed during one of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations that were enjoyed throughout the community on Saturday and Sunday.
$100,000 offered for rural doctors Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – The B.C. government and the B.C. Medical Association are offering doctors a $100,000 bonus to relocate to selected rural communities for three years. The latest incentive is on top of a program to forgive student debt for doctors who will set up a medical practice outside urban areas, and other inducements to graduating and foreign doctors to venture outside large cities. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and BCMA president Dr. Shelley Ross announced the program Wednesday. Both said it was a difficult task picking the most needy locations, and expressed hope that it is successful and can be expanded.
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In the Interior Health Authority, Princeton and Clearwater are funded for two general practitioners each, and Nakusp gets one. Cranbrook is funded for one anesthesiologist. In Northern Health, the fund will be offered for one general practitioner each in Burns Lake, Chetwynd, Hazelton, Kitimat and Tumbler Ridge. Quesnel is funded for one internal medicine internist, and Terrace is funded for one anesthesiologist. In Vancouver Coastal region, one general practitioner each is funded for Bella Coola and Pemberton. In the Vancouver Island Health Authority, Port Hardy is funded for two general practitioners and Port Alberni gets the only emergency physician provided for in the program.
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COMMUNITY CaleNdar Arts GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month. 4:30 p.m. @ the Riverside Centre. Enquiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome! BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250295-4194 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. 250295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 Community: FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN: Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. Date to be announced. Pre-register @ Nearly New on Vermilion Ave. ADULT & YOUTH BADMINTON: Grades 4 -12 Monday nights 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ P.S.S... Gym. INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250295-3541. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all. 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: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. 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 1-866856-8442 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 COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am wHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. 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 Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE
COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available. PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels”attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250295-6727
General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum
HIGHER GROUND - 12 STEP MINISTRIES: An outreach of Living Water Foursquare Church 7-9 p.m. . Please contact Living Water Foursquare Church or further details at 250-295-7733
THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.
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.
VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome.
BACKDOOR COFFEE HOUSE: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday every month 7:00 p.m. Entertainment for every age. 4th Friday Karaoke & Jam (bring your disc) Plus Jam & Practice night, every Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come & join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley @ The Backdoor. Great Music - Great Company. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall. PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR wOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. 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 250295-7272 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 Central 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 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1w0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: 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:
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 every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact ken_faye@telus. net New Members welcome!
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HOMICIDE - from page 1
“Doug liked to live life and I think that is the thing pretty much everyone is wondering about because he would befriend pretty much anyone. He didn’t have a bone of judgement in his body. It is just questionable about who might have taken advantage of that,” said Wood. The area director said she recalls the first time she met Smith was when he warmly welcomed her into town with a bunch of breakfast trout. She said the truck driver, who recently underwent surgery to repair crushed discs in his back, has lived in the community for over 20 years and has two children who are now in their 30s. According to Wood, Smith was an important part of the community. His uncle once owned a mill in Hedley and Smith became involved with the community club when land from the mill was donated to create a ballpark. Wood recalls Smith as always having an upbeat attitude and years ago would take kids fishing
up Nickel Plate Lake to share his fondness of the outdoors. She said his death may also be so surreal because she cannot recall Hedley ever having a homicide, or even a historical murder going back to the gold rush days. “Until there has been a chance to have a funeral and really say goodbye properly, it is going to be on everyone’s minds, or at least until the police have someone actually under lock and key,” said Wood. Now one week after he was found dead, RCMP presence around Smith’s residence has dissipated. “The Major Crime Unit continue to investigate and are looking for any witnesses who can provide police with information about this tragic incident,” said Const. Lesley Smith, North District media relations officer. Anyone with information regarding the death of Smith is asked to contact the Princeton RCMP at 250-295-6911. If you would like to remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
FortisBC files essential services with Labour Relations Board Union representing 225 employees in electric operations serves strike notice
PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room. 6:30 p.m. New Members welcome!
KELOWNA, BC – FortisBC Inc. (“FortisBC”) has applied to the BC Labour Relations Board to have certain work functions designated as essential, after it received strike notice from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, (IBEW) local 213. There is no job action taking place at this time and all FortisBC services are operating as usual. Essential services are those the Labour Relations Board considers necessary or essential to prevent immediate and serious danger to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of British Columbia. FortisBC did present an offer to the IBEW 213 and the company looks forward to continuing negotiations with the union and working to reach an agreement through dialogue. As always, FortisBC’s main focus is on the ongoing safety of its operations and the public, while ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to our customers and has a contingency plan in place to deal with various forms of job action. The current contract with the IBEW expired January 31, 2013. The IBEW 213 represents approximately 225 FortisBC employees working primarily in electric generation, transmission, and distribution occupations such as power line technicians, electricians, and system power dispatchers.
PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome!
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SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438 LAPADARY 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! YOUTH & ADULT CHOIR: If you would like to join, come to the Baptist Church at practice times. Youth Christmas Musical, Monday’s 3:45 - 4:15. Adults Christmas Musical, Once upon a Holy Night. Sunday’s 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085 PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113
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Happy Birthday Mrs. Currie
Edith M. Currie has lived the ranch life since the day she was born. She came to Princeton in 1940 to teach school, met and married a young cowboy named Doug Currie. The couple became well known and respected members of the community. They were avid supporters of Princeton events, especially that of Princeton Racing Days. The Currie family played an integral role in its success. In January of this year, Mrs. Currie was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her years of dedicated service to the community. Mrs. Currie celebrates her 95th Birthday on Tuesday. She says, “I don’t need a fuss.” No fuss Mrs. Currie, just a special birthday greeting from your family, friends and your community. You are a blessing and today, we celebrate you.
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Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Edith M. Currie celebrates her 95th birthday on Tuesday, March 19. She is one of Princeton’s most beloved teachers—teaching until she was 78. Former students still pop in to the ranch for tea.
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RURAL DOCTORS - from page 1
Tofino and Galiano Island are funded for one general practitioner each. MacDiarmid, a family doctor in Rossland before going into politics, said these won’t be typical office-based medical practices. The GP positions will involve hospital and residential care, supported by a relief physician program so doctors can take some weekends and vacations. Some involve “outreach” visits to even more remote communities, including aboriginal villages. The program is funded out of the $10 million rural recruitment budget agreed to in the latest fee agreement with the BCMA.
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B.C. spends about $100 million on these programs, including one to provide continuing medical training for remote doctors. Ross said some of the communities have had great difficulty keeping doctors, and some have lost all resident physicians at times. The program is open to new graduates, physicians from out of province and qualified foreign doctors. “We’re short of doctors, even in downtown Vancouver,” Ross said. Eligible doctors will get $50,000 up front and the rest after one year, with repayment required if they don’t stay for three years.
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Loss of literacy funds hurts most vulnerable Black Press Guest Editorial
A years-long campaign to raise literacy levels in B.C. suffered a serious setback last week, when 55 communities saw their literacy funding reduced to zero. As B.C. was coming onto the world stage and preparing for the 2010 Olympics, then-premier Gordon Campbell made the promise that B.C. was going to have the highest literacy level in the world by 2014. The statistics for literacy levels were staggering: more than two-thirds of the B.C. population functioning at either low literacy levels or none at all. The reasons are varied: some did not complete high school, some are immigrants for whom English is a second language, others have visual difficulties, while others have other physical, mental, or psychological conditions. Adults with low literacy levels are more likely to be homeless or unemployed, or hold very lowpaying jobs. Not only has the province seemingly given up on the laudable goal of fixing the problem, but Decoda Literacy Solutions, which handles the funding, chose to direct their remaining funding not to the communities that need it the most, but those that have secured other sources of funding through community trusts or local industry. Literacy Now South Okanagan-Similkameen has been working on the problem since 2007. But with their funding eliminated, they will no longer be able to take on the huge job of co-ordinating and facilitating a task group to handle the job of raising literacy levels over such a large area. Both the provincial government and Decoda should be ashamed. By cutting this funding, the province has failed some of the most vulnerable members of society. And Decoda, instead of working collaboratively with the literacy groups to make a more equitable distribution of funds, chose to put the cart before the horse; also leaving the most vulnerable of the groups they were supposed to support hanging out to dry.
Mystery Person; Who is this man?
Check next weeks Spotlight for the answer. 1) An avid Rotarian. 2) Was a very active Boy Scout Leader. 3) We went to “His Store” to buy our food. 4) Member of Princeton Fish & Game Club. 5) Flew his own airplane. Answer to last week: Wah Fee Low PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $30 locally, $45 elsewhere in Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Both parties have betrayed us VICTORIA – There was some public business employees who spend much of their time digging up conducted in the final frantic days of the B.C. legisdirt on the other party. All are paid by you and me. lature session last week, but you likely wouldn’t have A line is crossed only when a non-political heard much about it. employee such as a ministry communications direcPremier Christy Clark’s skimpy governing agentor acts on behalf of the party. The main offender in da was overshadowed by the delivery of an internal that capacity was one Brian Bonney, whose records investigation report into her government’s ethnic suggested he spent half of his time on party work. outreach program. He quit in February, before the plan was leaked, A review by four deputy ministers detailed what and the party paid back half of his salary for the 18 reporters already knew from a memo and meeting months he was on the public payroll. Tom Fletcher notes leaked to the NDP. The plan started in the NDP outrage over this was blunted by another premier’s office, led by Clark’s deputy chief of staff, leaked document. This one was from a neverwho resigned as soon as it was made public. released 2010 report by Auditor General John Doyle, A B.C. Liberal Party employee attended the which condemned a five-year program of skimming first meeting, expressly intended to organize events money from NDP constituency office budgets all to impress immigrant communities, then harvest over the province and using it for political work. the goodwill in the form of contact lists for the coming election In a nice bit of symmetry, much of the more than $400,000 was campaign. spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus After 10,000 e-mails were collected and 27 interviews con- payroll. Yiu’s Vancouver-Fraserview candidate page boasts of his ducted, they revealed a few significant details. ethnic outreach work, which included tirelessly warning B.C.’s Former multiculturalism minister John Yap knew or should Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax. have known that the scheme was being kept secret because it was In fact, it was the NDP-Yiu operation that inspired a B.C. an inappropriate use of government resources. He won’t be back Liberal copycat plan. in cabinet, although Clark said he intends to run for re-election in The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle Richmond-Steveston. pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency Yap’s executive assistant resigned when the report came out, funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to politiadmitting he helped cover the tracks of political meddling in the cal organizing. hiring of three outreach contractors with sufficient loyalty to the It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly party. Management Committee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP coClark insists she knew nothing of this plan. She tabled the managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other investigation report, and then announced that the B.C. Liberal questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into Party had written a $70,000 cheque to the government to cover the light. the estimated cost of the inappropriate political work done by Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentionnon-political staff. al abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the domiHere’s the part taxpayers may not fully appreciate. There are nant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them. authorized political staffers all over the legislature, in the premier’s “Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black office, the opposition leader’s office and two teams of caucus Press”
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What’s the symbolism? Dear Editor, Everyone saw the “Sistine Chapel Seagull” sitting on the Sistine chimney shortly before the white smoke billowed out signifying the election of Pope Francis. Birds don’t like smoke. What’s the symbolism? Noah sent out the Raven during the flood to look for dry land. He never came back. No trust. The dove, a symbol of gentleness was sent and returned. A symbol of trust also used in Jesus’ time. Why a seagull on the Sistine chimney? When St. Peter, a simple fisherman looked down and saw those who were selecting his replacement in their tasseled finery amid all the pomp, dogma and scented in corruption and mistrust, he sent his friend the seagull as a message. The seagull, a thinker with a memory and a symbol of freedom. The message, very simple. If the Conclave of Cardinals was just going to blow smoke the seagull would do one of his famous numbers on them. It will be extremely interesting to see what the future in Christendom holds.
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Top: The graduating class 2013 took on the teachers, RCMP and family members in their annual hockey game last Tuesday. The Grads won 9 - 4. Bottom: Morgan Dobbs took on Mr. McConnell in a mock battle after the grads won the game. Contributed photos
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Rick Tuner, co-chair BC Health Coalition SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING In conjunction with the School District’s desire to provide information regarding the budget planning process, there will be a budget and enrollment projection presentation for interested stakeholders, including all members of the public. This meeting will review provincial funding, district projections for enrollment and provide more specific information regarding the district’s annual budget. Meetings have been scheduled as follows: MERRITT – 6:00 p.m., Wed., April 3, 2013 – Merritt School Board office PRINCETON – 6:00 p.m., Thurs., April 4,2013 – Princeton board office. All interested members of the public are invited to attend
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Dear Editor, Legislation to create a seniors’ advocate was passed on March 14. Unfortunately, the advocate will be limited to serving at the discretion of government and will therefore be unable to play the watchdog role that seniors need it to. While I am pleased that the position is being created, without a truly independent advocate, and in the absence of other comprehensive action on the part of government to improve seniors’ care, we cannot address the systemic challenges seniors face. This legislation comes one year after the release of the BC Ombudsperson’s report on the state of seniors’ care in B.C. The Ministry of Health has fully implemented only four of the 141 recommendations made directly to the ministry since the report’s release, and partially implemented only approximately 25 per cent of the recommendations. The Ombudsperson’s findings indicate that the Ministry of Health has, in many cases, failed to fulfill its leadership role for seniors’ care in our province. Given that there is little evidence in the 2013 budget to suggest our government intends to take serious action on seniors’ care, one advocate that is tied to government cannot fill that gap.
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Invitation to Scholarship Sponsors Princeton Secondary School graduates are getting ready for their spring ceremonies. Every year several of our graduates head off to post secondary institutes with the support of our community. If you would like to sponsor a scholarship or bursary for PSS graduates please contact the school at (250) 295-3218 and discuss your idea with the school counselor. Thank-you to the many community members and organizations who already support the post secondary aspirations of Princeton youth.
It’s just the way I see things Dear Editor; Folks might wonder why I write these letters to you...for all the people to read. As a recovering alcoholic who spent 35 years in his alcoholic fog in the construction industry earning what people called high wages. The fact of the matter is that those high wages also cost high union dues and high double taxes as in high income taxes and taxes paid on my booze habit. As a fact I often wondered why the longer hours I put in the work place, the higher my income taxes became, in other words I was being punished for working harder, trying to get ahead. Another fact in a working man’s life is that the higher our wages go the more everything costs. The larger the work force the more our system of governments seem to think that it is okay to cut the services we need from them. B.C. is a good example of never ending cuts to our health care system, with people needing
care in our hospital hallways, and in one case in our coffee shops. When the government of B.C. can cut some 150+ emergency units in rural areas, while increasing the cost of health care, why are they not charged for manslaughter in many cases? That for sure is no way to balance their budget the way I see it. The other area that deserves a look at is the way some of our biggest international companies don’t pay any taxes at all and still are able to control the profit levels at the present exorbitant levels. This clearly tells me who our political parties are looking after, and it’s not us, the ordinary working stiffs. The above is just the way I see things, there is no way I will ever apologize for my opinion since I see too much misery among the people our politicians are supposed to serve.
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Princeton’s Earth Hour Hot Spot: Veterans Square Saturday, March 23 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Glow in the Dark Parade
Left - Barb Gagnon and Paula Anderson at the finish in their eleventh 60K walk at the 2012 Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women’s Cancers in Toronto last September. The Breast Friends team are now preparing for their twelfth walk.
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Paula Anderson of New Westminster and Barb Gagnon of Princeton would like to invite you to join them in Princeton, on April 19, 2013 at the Copperhill Lanes and Lounge at 6 p.m., for a great fundraiser. The ladies will host, “Bowling for Boobies,” an event to strike out cancer. A light supper will be provided for everyone attending and the lounge will be open. “This is the first time we have tried this fundraiser but with the wonderful support of Dan and Emily from Copperhill Lanes, we are really looking forward to an eventful evening,” said Gagnon. Tickets are $25 per person. They are available for purchase at Copperhill Lanes or call Barb Gagnon at 250-295-4050. This year the fundraiser and walk are even more significant as Gagnon has conquered this disease for the third time. Less than a week after returning from the walk in Toronto last September, her Mum, Elsie Cooper, passed away at the age of 96. “My Mum was also a breast cancer survivor having been diagnosed and treated at the age of 69 and we always said we are living proof this can be beaten,” Gagnon said. “I have lost my two sisters to this disease and I don’t want to lose any more friends or family so that’s why I keep walking.” Please join them in their 2013 campaign to strike it out. On April 13, Gagnon and Anderson along with six other teammates from the lower mainland will attend the first ever “Bust A Move” event in Vancouver. This is a full day—eight hours of exercise, to raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation, and to raise awareness and support for women and men about breast cancer.
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International historical mystery solved John Doe is identified as a Keremeos man who went missing in 2007. A cross border double mystery has been solved by the B.C. RCMP and U.S. authorities, with the identification of human remains found in Washington to be those of a Keremeos man who went missing in 2007. In March of 2012, during the weekly B.C. and Washington State multiagency law enforcement meeting, the Osoyoos RCMP was made aware of an unsolved Okanogan County human remains investigation from 2008 whereby a hiker came across skeletal human remains entangled in some riverbank trees along the Okanogan River near Mallot, Washington. A medical examiner could only confirm that the remains were of a male between the ages of 20 and 50 years old and that he had undergone a surgical procedure where a medical “Trochanteric Nail” and end cap were implanted. Over the course of 2012, investigative efforts were made by the Osoyoos RCMP and the Okanogan County Sherriffs including attempts to determine accurate information regarding the implants. Little information was gained as the lot number records from the manufacturer failed to provide any accurate information about their installation. One year after the RCMP became aware of this Washington file, an investigator with the B.C. Police Missing Persons Centre (BCPMPC) was conducting a review of historical missing persons cases in the South Okanagan area. During the process, the investigator conducting the review recalled the case of Mr Goncalves and his similar medical procedure with implants. As a result, Mr Goncalves’ medical records were obtained and forwarded to US investigators and medical examiner. With this new information, a forensic anthropologist was able to confirm that the remains were those of Miguel Joao Goncalves born in 1961. Mr. Goncalves was reported missing by his family in Keremeos in November of 2007. Foul play is not suspected in his death. “Advancing both these investigations to the point of a successful conclusion for the family involved is indicative of the collaborative efforts that exist between B.C. RCMP resources and the strong working relationship between the B.C. RCMP and our U.S. counterparts. It also showcases that files are never closed until solved.” stated Cpl Dan Moskaluk. The Goncalves family has been informed of the discovery and would like to thank all of the agencies who advanced this investigation. They are asking that the media and public respect their privacy at this time.
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Vermilion Forks Elementary awards Congratulations to our second term Honour Roll, Academic Achievement and Academic Excellence students. Well done students, you have demonstrated a high level of achievement and ability as well as good work habits and citizenship, and we are all proud of you all. Keep it Up! Honour Roll: Grade 4 - Shayla Gullason, Willow Littlejohn, Mason O’Neil Grade 5 - Ashley Barbeler, Sylvie Druck, Gage Gibson, Quinn Harrison Grade 6 - Case Brodie, Bradley Bronswyk, Quinn Clarke, Mylee Coyne, Cole Harder, Kelcie Holland-Krenn, Shae-Lin Karstensen, Matt Maynard, Jessica Parker, Alex Roccamatisi, Carson Thibert, Liam Zieske. Missing Takumi Irie. Grade 7 - Haley Anderson, Miranda Crucil, Megan Mintzler, Kirsten Simons, Trey Smith. Missing Shelby Bothe-Nyland Academic Achievement: Grade 5 - Dakota Marsel, Kilee Mervyn, Jackson Sandli Grade 6 - Danika Sulentich, Grant Yee Academic Excellence: Grade 4 - Holly Atkinson, Shianne Hillebrand Grade 5 - Cori Harder, Hayden Hassell, Trenton Vegara, Aiden Wolowidnyk. Missing Haruka Abe Grade 6 - Dylan Gullason, Jett Larsen, Taylor White Grade 7 - Marcus Brodie, Gabe Oliver, Nathan Silbernagel
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First Nations pictographs Sixteen members of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists and guests enjoyed searching for and viewing intriguing paintings along the Old Hedley Road. Photo courtesy of Ed Lahaie
Pictograph field trip Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
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Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists took great pleasure in a sunny outing on Saturday, March 9, as Charlotte Sellers led a field trip along Old Hedley Road to view some of the First Nations pictographs located along that route. Sixteen members and guests enjoyed searching for and viewing the intriguing paintings, a process that took a few hours. Along the way, we spotted a Northern Pygmy-Owl, Canada Geese, Bald Eagles, American Dippers, as well as the ubiquitous Steller’s Jays and Mountain
Chickadees. We also managed to spot five Mountain Goats grazing above us on a rocky hillside—a bonus for the day. The weather was the second bonus, and we ate our lunches at a forestry campsite picnic table overlooking the Similkameen River, while basking in the warmth of the sun. It definitely felt like spring! Our general meeting on April 9, will feature Dr. Jason Jones, who will speak on the “miracle of migration.” Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at Riverside Community Centre. The public is welcome to join us for an educational and interesting evening.
Time for creative endeavors
As Spring approaches and plants pads and pens to render local scenes. begin greening up, I usually find As we draw near to the time, I’ll myself full of ideas for creative be reminding you of what will be endeavors. The studio gets yet anoth- taking place during this week of er housecleaning and realigning, celebration of arts and culture. Of journaling and list-making become course, if you would like me to mendaily activities and piles of recycling tion any cultural activity that you and just plain trash accumulates will be engaged in, I would be happy by the door. This year is no differ- to accommodate. Just email me at ent. As a matter of fact, with the merrilynhuycke@gmail.com experience of my recent During the tourist residency in Eastend, season, we visual artists Saskatchewan, my are beginning to formulate ideas for several mind is a veritabl hotbed of artistic prosevents, both planned pects. There are already and random, that many projects going on will take place at sites in that space, includaround town, indoors ing bookbinding, a and out. There should little printmaking and be something for nearMERRILYN HUYCKE ly everyone. We hope of course, drawing and to engage folks of all painting. ages and interests and Although it is still to make our visitors over a month away, remember us as a culArts and Culture week will soon be here. There will be turally active place to visit. I’ll keep several activities involving both art you posted as summer approaches. Of course, the gallery on and culture. I’ll be holding a two day workshop for kids and parents Vermilion is gearing up for this year. after school at Riverside Centre in There has been a renovation or two the activity room. This year we’ll and work is being hung or put on be making imaginary papier mache display shelves. The gallery is always dinosaurs, painting them up in happy to hear from people who are outrageously bright colors. As the able to offer their art or craft for weather warms, we will be getting sale. There will be someone in attenvery serious again about sketching dance Thursday through Saturday groups going out and about with to receive your work. Check it out! our little watercolor sets, our sketch
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Spotlight on Smiles
Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to all the folks who are taking part in the FortisBC Earth Hour pledge. Many thanks to those of you who are choosing to support the PXA in the contest! Thumbs down to Mother Nature, this snow that keeps happening is not called for. Spring is supposed to be just around the corner!
St. Peter’s R.C. Parish 43 Billiter Avenue Princeton
250-295-3541 MaSS
SAturdAy: 6:00 Pm SundAy: 10:30 a.m. may - Oct. 8:30 a.m. nov. - April
Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
Name: Angie Marshall, Julia Reichert, Briana Musgrove & Ciara Bamford Likes: playing 5 years of basketball together
WorshiP - 10:30 am
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.
Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month
office hours
Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon
190 - 1st Avenue Everyone 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 Water
Foursquare Gospel Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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PATIO COVERS & CARPORTS
Wednesday night ladies wrap up for the season
PHONE: 250-492-7066 PATIO COVER SAMPLE SIZES: 20 x10 $2100 16 x 8 $1550 30 x 12 $2950
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The winners of the Princeton Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel are; first in the ‘A’ is the Sharon Beausoliel team from Kamloops. First place in ‘B’ are; (L - R) Karen Brewer, Joy Wallace, Corri Albright, and Nicolah Hodgson. First in the ‘C’ event are; (L - R) Pat Taylor, Elaine Miller, Delee Miller and Tisa Holland. Ladies Wednesday night curling has wrapped up for the season. New members are most welcome to join next season. “Roofing Systems Specialists” Since 1976
SPRING SALE
SUPERIOR PRODUCTS AND QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AT COMPETITIVE PRICES Engineered Aluminum Rail 13 standard colours Topless glass rail 65 mil Roofdeck vinyl
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SHEET METAL TAR & GRAVEL METAL ROOFING METAL CLADDING METAL TILE ONE and TWO PLY SYSTEMS
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250-492-7985 466 Dawson Ave., Penticton NADbank, ComBase: Adults 18+, print and online
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Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS
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all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses
Ph: 250-295-6458
Brian Coyne
Bedding & Pellet
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Bedding & Pellet
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Owner
Sales & Delivery
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
BOOKKEEPING
D a n Wo y c h e s h e n
Elaine Miller
250-295-6500 250-295-6552
Call 250-295-6155
CONTRACTOR
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
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Marg & Ed Reichert
Ph: 250-295-6489 Fax: 250-295-7768
Tulameen, B.C. V0X 2L0
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Certified Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations Water, Electric & Sewer Line Installations / Landscaping & Clearing
Phone: 250-295-0095
Cell: 250-293-6021
FARM MACHINERY DEALER
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RENTAL STORE
princeton
farm centre ltd
FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES
Mahindra Tractors
Farm & Industrial Equipment
DARYL CLARKE
FARM & GARDEN CENTRE -
ski-doo & can-am Sales & Service
RENTAL STORE
$15.00 PER WEEK 50 :2
Emily Sheppard
404 Lapworth St. Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
YOUR AD HERE
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Reichert Sales & Service Ltd
Family Fun Bowling & Lounge
Accounting Technician
Box 1632 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
CAN-AM SKIDOO
Copperhill Lanes
Small Business Bookkeeping Personal Income Tax Preparation E-file available
Sales & Delivery
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
BOWLING
Lazy River Bookkeeping
Owner
George Edge
www.westcoasteq.com Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com
HOME REPAIRS
Mahindra Tractors
Farm & Industrial Equipment
FEED FENCING
George Edge
FARM SUPPLIES
www.westcoasteq.com
SHAVINGS/HAY STOVE PELLETS
Princeton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103 email: george@westcoasttruckparts.com
283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com
PET SUPPLIES
YOUR AD HERE
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FOR ALL YOUR PET NEEDS DOG & CAT FOOD PETS PET SUPPLIES EXOTIC FISH FISH FOOD AQUARIUMS & TERRARIUMS BIRDS & CAGES
$15.00 PER WEEK
Summit Kennel Blend Nu Way Sport Mix NOW Nutro and More!
283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C. www.princetonfarmcenter.com
RENTAL SERVICES
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
TOM REICHERT RENTALS
PRINCETON REALTY
LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGER 224 Bridge Street PO Box 880 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Bus: 250-295-6977 Cell: 250-295-8591 Heather Johnson Fax: 250-295-3411 Res: 250-295-7055 Owner/Manager Toll Free: 1-877-295-6977 Email: heather_johnson@princetonbc.com CENTURION 2003 - 2006 Web: www.princetonbc.com
Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395
Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofing & Forms
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Independently Owned and Operated ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International BV. Used under License by LoyaltyOne. inc and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership
otterrock@nethop.net
POST SALES
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Brian Coyne Owner
Sales & Delivery
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
SEPTIC SERVICES PRINCETON SEPTIC SERVICE GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED Planner - Installer - Maintenance Provider Residential & Commercial Inspector *Contracts Available* PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
Septic Tanks - Grease Traps - Holding Tanks - Sumps Sewer Line Router Service Backhoe - Excavator - Gravel Truck - Cat 250-295-7994 or 250-295-5217 Allen Zirk ROWP
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Business & Service Directory AUTOMOTIVE
N & L SERVICES
Madysen Salway
IF I CAN’T FIX IT... Try NASA* I’ll fix, adjust and correct your vehicle to your satisfaction, or I DON’T CHARGE!
Licensed Hair Stylist 224 Bridge Street Princeton BC 250-295-2552
2 Licenced Mechanics
AUTO PARTS MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
madysensalway@gmail.com Walk In’s Welcome BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588
CURLING CLUB New!! Doubles Curling (2 per team-easy, fast, very intriguing as played at the Continental Cup)
Friday night drop-in 7pm, $5.
Call Greg or Steph 250-295-0363
HAIRSTYLIST
Madysen Salway
BOTTLE DEPOT
THE HUT
Jim Shales Cell: 250-295-8012 kvc@nethop.net
Bottle Depot WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS
367 HWY. 3
YOUR AD HERE
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
$15.00 PER WEEK SEPTIC SERVICES #
F1rst Choice
SEPTIC SERVICE Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
Owner /Operator
250-295-4191
at the Image Emporiam!
Tuesday - Saturday ~ Kitchen & Bath ~ Custom Cabinets Designer available Tues & Thurs 10-2 ~ Planning & Design A Division of Surecraft Construction Ltd. ~ Counter Tops “Your local building professionals!”
250-295-3835
CONTRACTOR
Nick Itterman Contracting
GENERAL CONTRACTING
•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741
PET GROOMING
131 Pinewood 28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road 250-295-7314 or 250-438-0274 (cell) •Pick-up and Delivery available
madysensalway@gmail.com Walk In’s Welcome
new downtown Showroom loCation
Now Accepting MILK Containers!
Karrie Crucil Owner
224 Bridge Street Princeton BC 250-295-2552
HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
CABINETS
Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming
Licensed Hair Stylist
250-295-0005
RESTAURANT
FLOORING SERVICE
Laska’s Floor Service
•Supply
•Sales •Installation Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC Tiles Laminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork ~ Area/Throw rugs Phone: 250-295-0474 / Fax: 250-295-0454 www.laskasflooring.com
Email: mlaska@nethop.net
RENTALS/LANDSCAPING OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services 250-295-6449
-LANDSCAPING -FOUNDATIONS -WATER LINES FENCING SPECIALISTS *FULLY INSURED* ALL Facets of PRESSURE WASHING with HOT WATER •Commercial •Residential •Industrial
ROOFING 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
Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee
•10% Seniors Discount
RAY MICHAUD
email: roofer.101@hotmail.com
516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com
Toll Free 1-877-299-ROOF (7663) Princeton: 250-295-3643 Fax: 250-295-3472 FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
TAX SERVICES
YOUR AD HERE
THE HUT
OFFICE & TAX SERVICE *Available Year - Round*
•Qualified Tax Preparer - 25 years Experience •Reasonable Rates •Senior & Family Discounts 367 HWY 3, PRINCETON, BC 250-295-3835
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE HERE FOR ONLY
$15.00 PER WEEK
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We would like to thank Dr. John Adams, Dr. Evartitus Idanwekhai, Barbara Nyman, Michelle Nyland & Carol Tysson for your kindness in the passing of my husband & our father John. Thank you to Randy McLean, Dawn Kastor & the Seniors Branch #30 for the sandwiches, sweets & refreshments for John’s Celebration of Life. Thank you to Sandy Wilson & Lori Thomas who helped the slide show presentation. Special thanks to Jack Jones for the eulogy, & Eric Goodfellow for ofďŹ ciating. Lastly we would like to thank everyone who helped us celebrate John’s life, for the cards, owers, & donations that have been made to the Drop in Society in John William Sinclair’s’ name. Many thanks to everyone for your support through this trying time, we have appreciated everything you have done for us. ~Eleanor Sinclair & Family~
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Career Opportunities
PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME Wednesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am February 20 - March 27 at Princeton Public Library
Lost & Found REWARD: Lost FITBIT (small electronic pedometer) in burgundy silicone case. It was a gift, and I am so sad to have lost it. If found please call 250295-6465
Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
Help Wanted DOUG’S HOMESTEAD MEATS Looking for a full time meat cutter/sausage maker for seasonal work April 17 September 29. Must be able to work weekends & willing to train if no experience. Email resume to: dougshomestead @gmail.com or mail to: PO Box 1829 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com
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Merchandise for Sale
Stacking washer & Dryer in good working condition $99. Maple glider chair & foot stool $99. Food processor $40. 250-295-6408
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Furniture
3 Rooms For $299,
OAK FRAMED furniture, 2 chairs, 1 sofa (3 seats) all with cushions. $1200/set obo. Call 250-295-4090 after 6 pm
(1) 250-899-3163
2 Coats Any Colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Pets & Livestock
Livestock PURE BRED Polled Hereford yearly bulls, semen tested, ready to breed, 1300-1500 lbs. Call Ed Conroy (250)3653270. murray.gore@caw.ca
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Restaurant Equipment Auction Saturday March 23rd @ 11am 7305 Meadow Burnaby BC
Free Items FREE: to good home, male cat, grey with black stripes. Call 250-295-6833
Friendly Frank 2 sets of golf clubs, men’s & ladies in own bag & on cart. Used very little $70/each or cheaper for both. 2 interior slab doors-2 panel, ready for paint $20/each. Jeep soft top, 2006 TJ, good shape, incl all hardware, must move from storage, open to offers. Aquasense metal tub rail $30. Outdoor patio chair cushions, set of 6, brown/gold/green leaf. Great shape $5/each. 250295-0675
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “�This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!�� 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Medical/Dental Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600
DRIVERS WANTED:
Local representative required please visit www.welcomewagon.ca
Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-5460600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.
PRINCETON A&W is currently seeking full-time cashiers. Must be reliable and able to work shift work. Good communication skills, uent English and post graduate education preferred. Cash experience is an asset. $10.25 to start. Apply within or fax resume to 250-295-7910
Enjoy “Look to the Rainbow� 2:30 pm Sunday March 24th, at the Cleland Theatre, when the Penticton Tune Agers choir and orchestra present their annual spring concert. Tickets $15, available at the Penticton & Wine Country Visitors Centre. For information Contact Lorraine at 1-250-493-7853
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BAG SALE PRINCETON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY STORE. $4/BAG Clothing & Shoes
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Travel
Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858
Trades, Technical
The eyes have it
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Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business. Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca MAC operator exp in AI, CS3+ Wine Label Printer in Penticton wage based on exp. jparker@oklp.ca
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Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
Transportation
Misc. for Sale
Misc for Rent
Auto Financing
SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - 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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
FURNISHED 1 bedroom, very nice suite, large private sun deck on riverfront. N/S, N/P,includes utilities and WiFi. $550/month. Avail. Apr. 1. PRIVATE RV site for rentpower water and septic. On large private site, fully fenced with storage shed. $300/month + Util. Avail. Now. 250-2957861
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 250-499-0251
LARGE 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite located downtown. Very clean. Suitable for 2 workers to share. Includes Heat, lights and laundry included. N/P, must have excellent references. $750/month + DD. 250295-6408
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Tools 6” INDUSTRIAL quality wood jointer, floor stand, motor. Not been used much. $450. McClary woodstove $450. Call 250-295-7827 for more information.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
1) 1 Bedroom Available Now. $650 All apartments are: • Newly renovated • Adult oriented • Non-smoking • No Pets
Close to the Hospital on 3rd bench.
To view, call 250-295-1711 APARTMENTS for rent. Quiet downtown location. Call 1-250292-8525 for more info. FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.
Cottages / Cabins 1 BEDROOM cabin. Fully furnished. Includes internet, TV and Utilities. $500/month. DD & Ref’s Req. N/pets. N/Noise ideal for shift workers. Avail. now. 250-295-6207 or 214701-4416 2 BEDROOM cabin suitable for shift work. Fully furnished. Includes internet, TV & util. $600/month DD & Ref’s Req. N/pets. N/noise. Avail. now. 250-295-6207 or 214-7014416 RIVERSIDE MOTEL Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Call 250-295-6232 for Details
Duplex / 4 Plex
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Mobile Homes & Pads $750 mo Olalla 1/2 hr south of Penticton. 2bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS, lrg fence yd. Private lot. Available March 15. 250-4999703.
Homes for Rent 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath home in Princeton. F/S/W/D, N/S, N/P. $1000/month + util. Ref’s Req. 1-250-493-6522 HOMES FOR RENT • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, esthetician type. $400/month includes everything. • 2 BEDROOM upper suite, F/S/W/D/DW, large covered deck, big yard. $950/month includes util. Avail. April 15. • 1 BEDROOM suite, F/S/W/D, heat included $650/month in town. Avail. now. • 1 BEDROOM upper suite in 4 plex, F/S/W/D. $650/month includes heat. • LARGE 2 bedroom + den home, wood stove, 7 acres, F/S/W/D, 25K out Princeton/Summerland rd. $1600/month + util. • 2 BEDROOM F/S/W/D, carport, suitable for day shift workers, located in town. Above retail store. $750/month + Util. Avail. Now. DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025 Keremeos, 2 newer homes, 3bdrm, 2ba, all appl., low maint., fenced yard, extra parking, ref’s, $1300/mo., avail. immed., (250)497-7171 LIKE NEW home on acreage, ground floor suite. 2 bedrooms + den, full bath w/jacuzzi tub, gas fireplace, laundry, all appliances. $750/month util incl. Avail. Now. 250-295-3966 SMALL 1 bedroom home. Close to all amenities, W/D/F/S included. Gas heat, fenced yard.$600/month + util. Avail. April 1. Ref’s req. Call 250-295-7484 or 250-2958111
Transportation
1 BEDROOM duplex 1/2 basement. $480/month + Util. Call 250-295-3248 2/3 BEDROOM duplex. Price neg. Avail now. Call 1-604590-2753 or text 1-778-8462753
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Cottages / Cabins
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Auto Financing 1-800-961-7022
Recreational/Sale 2011 WILDCAT - 28 RKS. EQ hitch, brake control, winter proof. Asking $40,000 obo. Call 250-295-3048
Trucks & Vans 1999 GMC Suburban Blue. In dash navigation system/Satellite Radio/Back up camera. $4,000. Call Dan 250-2958584 or 250-295-3256 2002 CHEV 4x4 diesel 6.6. New plugs and railing. Value $12,000, willing to take a truck as partial payment. 250-2953048
Legal
Tenders THE TOWN OF PRINCETON OFFERS FOR SALE BY BID: •1988 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis •1980 Ford F-700 Flat Deck; c/w hydraulic hoist, 5 spd, 2 speed axle •1995 Omaha Service Box, fits long wheel base 1 ton •2-25HP-240/490 volt, 3 phase electric motors (used for approx. 2 months) For further information phone 250-295-3522 or email: publicworks@princeton.ca. Viewing available Monday - Friday 9 - 12. Bids accepted until 2:00 PM on April 5, 2013 All items “as is, where is”, the highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.
CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS • Room w/shared Kitchen/Bathroom • 1 Bedroom Loft/Kitchen/Bathroom • Chalet with Loft • Large Chalet – Main & Loft • Large Chalet Lower 2 Bedroom • Whole Large Chalet • Log Lodge Rooms • Studio Cabin • 2 Bedroom Apartment
$400.00 $550.00 + $150.00 util. $1500.00 + $300.00 util. $1600.00 + $250.00 util. $1000.00 + $200.00 util. $2450.00 + $400.00 util. $60.00/night (min. 4) $800.00 + $200.00 util. $800.00 + $200.00 util.
All above are fully furnished includes utilities, cable, & housekeeping
PRINCETON CASTLE RESORT 250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881
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Princeton realty
224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411
www.princetonbc.com
The Local Experts 2200 Highway 5A
505 E Similkameen Rd.
FEATURE PROPERTY
MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. $219,000.00
MLS 140404 Looking for some privacy? This unique home is minutes from town and offers all you could ask for. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $899,000.00
MLS 140626/627 One of a kind hobby farm that’s set up for horses. Eight year old rancher with wrap around deck. 3 paddocks, barn and chicken coups. $699,900.00
103 Copperhead Road
117 Tapton Ave.
104 Ridgewood Drive
512 Pr-S’lnd Road
MLS 141612 Enjoy the awesome views from this 1706 sq.ft., home. 2 beds, 2 baths and full walk out basement. 8’ x 10’ deck. $389,900.00
MLS 138308 28 x 100’ lot right across the street from Valley First Credit Union. Currently zoned c-@ business. Excellent exposure. $69,500.00
MLS 141403 Beautiful, bright family home. Features 3 bedrooms on main plus den in the basement. 3 bathrooms, en-suite and sunroom. $259,900.00
MLS 139650 Rare offering: 10 acre horse property only 5 minutes from town. Property features 2 drilled wells, wired shop and barn. $539,900.00
335 Waterfront Ave.
MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $268,000.00
Century 21 Princeton Realty, locally owned and operated for over 40 years, would like to extend a huge thank you to our valued clients for their continued dedication! It so appreciated that Princeton continues to support our local businesses, community and the Princeton economy. Come meet with us over Spring Break…. the Market is hopping!
586 E. Similkameen
Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591
Broker Dan Pippin 250-295-6977
956 Richter Ave.
MLS 141391 Cute as a button two bedroom on large lot in Hedley. Yard is fully fenced and home features front and back deck. $109,900.00
104 - 66 Angela Avenue
301 Panorama Cres
267 Clark Street
317 Fenchurch Ave.
MLS 141611 Fabulous 1st time buyer or rental/retirement apartment. Recently fully renovated, close to Rotary Park and Tulameen River. $139,000.00
MLS 140556 Large 5 bedroom, 4 bath home offers excellent value on Princeton’s desirable 3rd bench. Large private lot with valley views. $249,900.00
MLS 111093 Stylish 2600 sq. ft. loft home sits on large view lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Features in ground sprinklers and hardwood flooring. $339,900.00
MLS 140807 Move-in ready 3 bedroom rancher in quiet 2nd Bench neighbourhood. Many updates including kitchen and bathroom. $179,900.00
118 Ridgewood Drive
101 Grove Street
2620 Nicola Ave.
905 Allenby Road
MLS 139670 Affordable Living can be yours! Plenty of room for the family starting out. Fabulous location with 10’ x20’ deck off living room. $169,900.00
MLS 141133 Very clean and well maintained family home on 3rd Bench. 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with carport and large, detached shop. $289,900.00
MLS 139297 Fabulous 100 x 100 corner lot with shallow well and septic installed by Reichert’s. Home is 15 years young and is known as “The Barn.” $325,000.00
MLS 137181 20 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amazing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00
Lee Mowry 250-295-1990
Marty Gray 250-295-5044
Tyler Willis 250-295-2419
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