Armed robbery at downtown bank Spotlight Staff
Princeton’s CIBC was robbed Monday by a man wielding a gun, who then fled the downtown bank onto Bridge Street with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect remained at large as The Spotlight went to press at 11 p.m. Monday night. RCMP received a 911 call from the bank shortly after 2:30 p.m.,
according to Constable Cam Shiell. Shiell described the robbery as ”fairly quick…Obviously there is going to be some hold back evidence that we are not going to release to the public.” An RCMP forensic unit, and a canine unit, were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. There were no inju-
ries in the robbery and Sheill declined to comment on how bank staff are coping with the incident. “All I can say is that…everyone is okay for the most part.” The suspect is described as a white male, late 20s to early 30s, 5’10 to 6’ tall, sandy colored hair, medium athletic build, wearing a black Canucks touque, a
dark jacket, cargo pants and sunglasses. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the incident is urged to call Princeton RCMP at 250-295-6911, or CrimeStoppers.
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The storm of 2014 Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
Princeton will talk about it for years – the storm of 2014. “It was as bad as I’ve ever seen it,” said Mayor Frank Armitage, describing the wet, heavy snow, pelting rain and freezing conditions last week that closed roads, destroyed trees and resulted in lengthy power outages in both Princeton and the region. Armitage said he was first made aware of the severity of the storm when a resident phoned him at 4 a.m. Wednesday. He drove downtown and was distressed at the damage done to the trees. “It won’t be the same at all,” he said. Later Armitage toured local truck stops and hotels, and even encountered an out-of-town school sports team that stayed overnight in Princeton after its bus went into a ditch. The area was also a temporary haven for truck drivers after Highway 3 between Princeton and Hope was closed Tuesday night. “The Cheveron garage was chock-a-block with trucks. You couldn’t have put another one in with a shoe horn.” There were no serious injuries reported on the roads despite a busy week for Princeton’s Highway Rescue Department. Chief Doug Patemen said his crew was called out at least six times during the heavy weather to deal with “cars in the ditch and rollovers…there wasn’t much for us to do.”
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It was a long week for Argo, Area H’s road maintance contractor. This snow plow slid into the mountain on Coalmont Road Tuesday morning. For more on how the storm impacted Area H see Page 3.
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Jack Thomas, with the Town of Princeton Works Department, spent Wednesday last week cleaning up destroyed trees in the downtown.
The first bad weather of the season – and the worst storm to hit the area in many years – caused both frustration and fear in Area H. In addition to power outages and unplowed roads, residents of Tulameen and Coalmont faced an evacuation warning Thursday night as the Tulameen River threatened to breach its banks. “There is a large ice jam on the Tulameen River approximately 4-5 kms from Tulameen,” said an advisory issued by the Tulameen Fire Department. “The Tulameen Fire Department has gone door to door to advise residents of the potential danger and the need to be ready to evacuate should the ice jam release. Due to the steady rain in the area we have been monitoring the ice jam area and will notify as changes occur. We will be able to assess the situation more accurately in the morning. Should the ice jam burst during the night we will be activating the fire hall siren, and begin evacuation proce-
dures in affected areas. We will update as changes occur and provide emergency procedure plan for accommodations as need arises. Please note this is just a precautionary measure to keep everyone safe and aware.” By morning the river levels dropped, and the situation was being monitored. Exiting Area H director Brad Hope said “obviously there were problems” with snow removal on rural roads in the past week “It wasn’t because anyone let up, it was just slow, hard, slugging,” said Hope. “I sure can’t remember anything like that with the snow so wet and heavy and everything so slippery it was difficult to plow because of the ice underneath.” Hope said he has heard from a few concerned constituents. “I guess I’ve probably had four or five calls. I would say it’s complaints I would say it’s really concerns especially with the back up in the Tulameen River and yet the River Road wasn’t plowed.”
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Tulameen residents “dodged a bullet”
To the editor The Tulameen River this morning looks like time has forwarded to Spring freshet. It is amazing the havoc weather can create and so suddenly. As I look out, the temperature has been plummeting and the downpour of rain all night abruptly turned to snow. At least it is a dry snow, not the heavy wet that contributed to the ice jam on the river. We will have to wait to see if we are out of the woods yet. Come spring there should be less debris floating down the river to cause problems if what is going by our place is an indication. The Tulameen Fire Department deserves commendation for their proactive action in going door to door alerting residents of the possible danger, and to be prepared in case an evacuation was needed. If you own a 4x4, or live along Coalmont Road, evacuation would not have been a problem, as it is well maintained. For those of us who do not fall into that group, the condition of the side roads was and still is this morning deplorable. Unnecessary delays and serious problems may have occurred. Normally I would not consider this an issue as I realize we are low on the priority list for ploughing, and every one works around this. When such a serious issue as this occurs, standard procedure would be to alert all civil authorities of the danger. If Argo was proactive, the very first thing on their priority list should have been to dispatch a plow truck to address the situation. Thankfully we seem to have dodged a bullet this time and may we never need to be placed in this position again. Ken Davidson
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To the editor I would like to commend the Tulameen Fire Department and Jody Woodford (Fire Chief) for notifying everyone in Tulameen and Coalmont of a flood danger when a huge ice dam caused the river to rise. They went door-to-door to notify everyone of the danger and had a plan in place should the dam breach. They would set off the fire truck siren to notify people to evacuate. Luckily the river punched a small hole in the dam which was enough to release the pressure of the water gradually; however, the fire department’s quick actions to notify everyone gave us all a chance to move valuables to higher ground and load up our vehicles for a quick escape should one have been necessary. They are an awesome team and are greatly appreciated., Diane Sterne
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Nisga’a prove their critics wrong protest tactics against this decision. We weren’t VICTORIA – It has been 15 years since I consulted, it’s a desecration of victims of a volcawrote a commentary objecting to the B.C. government pushing aside its own hard-won treaty nic eruption, it’s a threat to eelgrass beds, and so process to reach an unprecedented land-andforth, say well-rehearsed young men with video cash settlement with the Nisga’a Nation for their cameras running. ancient Nass River territory. Nisga’a President Mitchell Stevens has My objection, and that of many others, was patiently and repeatedly explained that Nisga’a the imposition of a parallel state with collectively legislature rules were relaxed to allow every owned land enshrined for all time. This was an hereditary chief to speak to elected leaders on TOM FLETCHER ailing NDP government rushing to enable a this pivotal move. After that it received the property ownership system that has demonrequired two-thirds majority support. Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator who carstrated little but failure and suffering around the world. ried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, moved The Nisga’a are proving me wrong, and this slowly with the help of an ornately carved cane was again demonstrated at a little-noticed certo speak at a reception. He seemed genuinely surprised that he has lived long enough to see the fruits of generaemony at the B.C. legislature last week. The B.C. government had just passed amendments to allow a tions of labour. Gosnell recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast gas pipeline through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first co-managed provincial park in B.C. history. Another bill enabled from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territothe Nisga’a Lisims government to impose industrial property tax rial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps on liquefied natural gas production. Legal documents were signed of the legislature by Premier William Smithe. It would take until so the Nisga’a legislature can do the same this week. 1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier to promise a settlement, In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collec- and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the tive land restrictions by adopting a private property system. And B.C. legislature. In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Supreme Court of Canada decisions have repeatedly answered protests about the establishment of a parallel state – that’s what it Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-government. is, so get used to it. And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent The Nisga’a have moved to assemble four fee-simple tidewater sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kitimat in MLAs voted unanimously to open the way to an industrial future reaching aggressively for a modern economy through gas export. for the Nisga’a. “That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. The Nisga’a have partnered with TransCanada Corp. on a 900-km pipeline to supply the $11-billion LNG project led by Petronas for “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big. And boy, the Prince Rupert port. And they don’t intend to stop there. “We want to be part of the Canadian business establishment,” are we ever dreaming big.” said former Nisga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black The signing ceremony was briefly disrupted by one of a small group of Vancouver-based Nisga’a who have been using modern Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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lied to me about winter. Keremoes to our family’s new Snow? Princeton doesn’t get home outside Princeton. That a lot of snow. 66-kilometer trip was the longest two-and-a-half hours of Well sure we get snow. my life and I say that recognizBut it’s not like that wet, ing I’ve been in labour four heavy snow you would be used times and have watched several to, living in Ontario. Will Farrell movies. We get light, dry, fluffy A person can smoke a whole snow. ANDREA DEMEER pack of cigarettes in two-and-aIt always melts in a day or half hours. Who knew? two. old dog Yes there are snowstorms in I’d visions of icing sugar new tricks Ontario and the snow off the dusting the caps of Cascades. Great Lakes (ill-named really) I’m absolutely incensed by Keremeos, where people run around claim- is always wet and slushy and it turns to ice ing to live in a desert climate. Perhaps the and hangs around ‘til April. I’m used to drivmisunderstanding is my own fault, for failing ing in weather like that. Nothing in my 47 years, though, prepared to remember that Siberia is also a desert. If I live to be one hundred (unlikely in me for driving in that weather in the pitch these conditions) I will never forget the dark on isolated, hairpin mountain roads that feeling of driving last Tuesday night from wind along the side of deep precipices and
which are alarmingly devoid of guardrails. I would have pulled over except for most of the journey I had no idea if I was actually on the highway. It must be pointed out, as well, that Ontario seems to have a higher plow-toperson ratio than what I’ve seen so far along Highway 3 East. It was a miracle Tuesday night– and further evidence of the universe’s perverse nature – that the car didn’t get stuck until I was halfway along our 200-yard driveway. It’s not a nice feeling, knowing that people in two provinces so far apart are laughing at you. I am told spring starts earlier in BC’s interior than it does in Ontario. Some say in Princeton spring begins in late February. I will believe it when I see it. And if I ever do, I will not be posting it to Facebook.
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Princeton lied to the new kid about BC winters It’s hard not to feel a little guilty about the extreme weather Princeton and area has experienced in the past few days. Two weeks ago I was glued to the Weather Network, chuckling with evil delight while southwestern Ontario dug its way out of an unprecedented early and vicious snow. I posted obnoxious and boastful comments to Facebook describing balmy, sunny afternoons in the mountains. The current 30-below temperatures, snow and ice accumulations, power outages and downed trees are evidence that the universe has a sense of humor. Sunday in my Ontario hometown it was 12 degrees. I’m sorry if this is in any way my fault. It has been suggested I brought this weather with me from Ontario. Quite contrarily, I believed I was leaving it behind. That’s because every single person I have met since moving to BC’s interior in August
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Mom and Dad would celebrate every day. Each day that December she phoned someone and said, “come for lunch or dinner.” She reached out to single people living alone. If they went to the home of friends, she brought food. Mom’s celebration reached its climax on Christmas Eve. My sisters and I, and our families joined Mom and Dad at a neighbourhood church. The lights were turned down and a skit depicted the story of the infant Jesus lying in a manger, attended by Mary and Joseph. There were shepherds with canes, the 3 Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Angels sang “Silent Night.” The hour in church was a welcome reprieve from the intense commercial atmosphere dominating society even then. In Mom and Dad’s home after the program, there was inevitably one discordant note. Mom always invited a retired couple whose company my sisters and I, and our families didn’t enjoy. These people had money, but they had learned only to take, not to give. Never did they bring a gift for Mom, even though she had devoted many hours to preparing for this evening. Their lives
apparently had been mainly about the acquisition of wealth. They seemed not to understand the deep satisfaction that comes from genuine friendship. Fortunately Mom’s cheer and good will and Dad’s quiet positive demeanor lifted our spirits. The couple ate hurriedly and then, in spite of Mom’s urging to stay, rushed out with the haste of fire fighters off to douse a 7 alarm blaze. I didn’t comprehend at that time why Mom wanted them at the table with her family, especially on Christmas Eve. I wasn’t prepared to take responsibility for their unwillingness to give time to developing friendships. But Mom had grown up in a remote area where people were valued and a stranger was never turned away from the door of her family’s home. Only later did I understand she took seriously the angels’ refrain about “good will toward men.” She chose to love people and to bless them with the warmth of friendship. It was her gift to them, and the example was a wonderful gift to her children and grandchildren. She showed us how to celebrate Christmas with joy.
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Sewers, wellness and flower baskets on council’s agenda Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
The inaugural meeting of Princeton’s new town council Monday night was brief and jovial, as Mayor Frank Armitage and four councillors swore their oaths office and then mingled with family, friends and members of the community. Armitage welcomed back returning councillors Doug Pateman and Kim Maynard, and extended appreciative greetings to new representatives Jerome Tjekstra and Rosemary Doughty. All members of council were acclaimed October 10th. “I’m really pleased to have this new council,” said Armitage in an informal address. “I really look forward to a whole lot of fun over the next four years.” Armitage outlined several issues he believes will be priorities in the coming term. He said town staff is continuing to work hard with provincial leadership on the proposed
boundary expansion that will mean new industrial tax dollars from Copper Mountain Mine to fund new municipal projects. “I’m very much in favor of health and wellness,” he said, while referencing the potential health benefits of aquatic exercise and making reference to the long-debated swimming pool. “But that’s all I’m going to say about that tonight.” The mayor pointed to improving aging infrastructure as a priority. “We’ve got very old sewers, water system and street lighting,” he said, promising to working with council to “bring that forward, get it of an age.” He also renewed his commitment to further enhancement and beautification of Princeton’s downtown. “We’ve had some people come forward saying we spend too much money on our flower baskets,” said Armitage. “Short of somebody shooting me we will again be having my favorite flowers in those baskets.”
Clark plans to pay off the credit cards VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark and her ministers are fending off calls to increase spending on pressing social priorities as the financial picture brightens for the B.C. government. With the bills tallied for the first half of the fiscal year, the province is forecasting a surplus of $444 million by next spring, about twice as much as was projected in last February’s budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the improvement was helped by a strengthening U.S. economy, despite commodity slumps that have produced declining lumber and coal revenues. Both de Jong and Clark said their highest priority is to repay about $5 billion in debt accumulated during a string of deficits before the budget was balanced in 2013.
“Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards,” Clark said in an interview. “We’re going to pay off these credit cards that got charged up after 2008 pretty heavily.” NDP children and family critic Carole James said the government has achieved surpluses with the help of increases to medical premiums, ferry fares, BC Hydro rate increases and other charges, and it’s time to put some back to the people who need it. Her party has been pressing for removal of a clawback of child support payments from social assistance and disability recipients, an estimated annual cost of $17 million. “It’s not simply people who are the recipients of child maintenance dollars, but in fact all
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British Columbians see how unfair it is that that money is clawed back from children,” James said. Another priority is to increase post-secondary education funds, which are looking at one of a series of budget cuts next year despite the government’s highprofile jobs plan, James said. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond, meanwhile, turned away calls from retiring B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. After a series of increases brought the B.C. minimum up to $10.25 by 2012, Bond said the issue is being monitored, along with factors like youth unemployment and inflation. “You’re certainly not going to see us move to $15 an hour in the short term,” she said.
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Merchants and customers spend challenging day continued page one The same could not be said for Princeton works employees, who hit the streets Wednesday morning – while most of the town was without hydro and telephones – to begin the job of plowing and cleaning up the dozens of trees that were downed the previous night. “It’s not very often I’ve seen this big of a snow fall,” said Jack Thomas, Town of Princeton employee, who spent the day downtown cutting and removing trees. “The last one I think I can remember was in the 1990s.”
While some homes in Area H were without power for two days, most of Princeton had electricity restored by Wednesday evening. It made a long and frustrating day for local merchants, as well as people who braved the weather hoping to purchase supplies. Almost all businesses were closed, although employees at Ace Hardware were using flashlights to help customers find emergency supplies like salt and long matches, and then writing up orders and asking customers to return when the power
was restored to pay their bills. “I wish we had more shovels,” said owner Susan Robinson. “We sold out of them yesterday.” Princeton’s Home Hardware owner Peter Rubingh spent Wednesday morning on the sidewalk, greeting hopeful customers and supplying items like tarps. He expressed frustration at not being able to open properly, and having to unload a delivery truck without power or lights. Groceries, gas, or water were not to be had in Princeton Wednesday, but one café, Round the
Corner, was quietly serving a steady stream of customers. “I have a gas grill. I can make coffee the old fashioned way,” said owner Stephanie Mintzler, who was also offering muffins and simple sandwiches. Living up to the motto “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” the local Canada Post office was “sort of” open. Workers there unlocked the doors so customers could access
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Calling all wine lovers to the Similkameen Open House Tour This weekend is the perfect opportunity to get into the festive holiday spirit by touring the Similkameen wineries! Wine tastings, food pairings, decorated wine shops, local art, and holiday joy await you in the fourth annual Similkameen Country Christmas Winery Open House Tour which runs Dec. 6th and 7th daily from 12-4pm. George Hanson, President of the Similkameen Wineries Association explained, “Seven of our member wineries will be open and serving up holiday cheer as part of the annual Keremeos Christmas Light Up celebration.” In traditional holiday open house style, meander through the beautiful Similkameen and visit Eau Vivre, Forbidden Fruit, Orofino, Robin Ridge, Rustic Roots, Sage Bush and Seven Stones wineries. At your first stop, be sure to pick up a passport to guide you on your tour. Get your passport stamped when you visit each winery and enter it for your chance to win a Similkameen wine lovers package valued at over $200. If you are dreaming of a wine Christmas, join Forbidden Fruit Winery for a tasting, or enjoy wine by the glass while you browse the selection of holiday wines, gifts and unique art by owner Kim Brind’Amour. Pick a secret envelope from their wine tree and receive a gift or discount on your wine purchases. Then head over to Seven Stones Winery, which is just a stone’s throw away, and enjoy appies with your wine tastings while you shop the delightful selection of library wines, purses, scarves, wine gift boxes and magnums. If you want to add a sparkle to someone’s holiday, check out their jewellery, which will be on special with 10% off all weekend long. In addition, head to the Caves at Seven Stones and discover a special art show featuring the work of Dwayne Woloshyn, Wendy Provins and Carolyn Jager.
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THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN! Thumbs up to the many people who phoned the Spotlight this week to pass out Thumbs Ups. Upward thumbs go to Fortis workers who braved the cold to get electricity restored, the Tulameen Fire Department for its quick response to the threat of flood, and all the residents and business people who chipped in to help others when the chips, and the trees, were down. If you have a “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down”, or want to be our “Smile of the Week”, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.
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Theater group raises the yardarm on entertainment Review by Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
Andrea DeMeer
It takes a certain kind of magic to steal a Christmas show from Santa himself, but that’s just what six-year-old Delorian Osborne managed to do in Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate Christmas.
The Crimson Tine Players raised the yardarm this weekend for amateur theatre when they presented Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate Christmas to packed houses and appreciative crowds. Rhianfa Riel directed the warm but crisp musical comedy that was punctuated by strategic and genuine audience engagement and featured several stand out performances. Six-year-old Delorian Osborne was the darling of the production in the role of pirate Jimmy Jack. In addition to being adorable, Osborne demonstrated a stage-composure worthy of a professional child actor. Her projection and discipline for remaining in character throughout the story were remarkable for so young a performer and Princeton should hope there are future roles for this upand-coming star. Holly Atkinson, in one of the major roles as Eve Christmas, delivered several solid musical performances during Saturday afternoon’s matinee at the Riverside theatre. Atkinson played a young girl who dreams of growing up to be a pirate, and is then transformed in a Peter Pan-like way to the North Pole where she is part of an elf family that helps save Christmas while showing a band of pirates the true meaning of the holidays. Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate Christmas, written by James J. Mellon and Scott DeTurk, is rich with brisk and witty dialogue and that turned out to be the perfect compliment for Atkinson’s natural comedic timing. Other young performers who ably filled out the Christmas family and the pirate crew were Abbegael and Maddisen Fulton, playing Ivy and Holly Christmas, Nathan Anderson as Petey the Parrot, Taylor Gibb as Junkma’am and Thyme Callihoo as Happy Christmas. Zoe Rytkonon as Ruby Red was a standout in the chorus with a voice that dominated several numbers with its tone, clarity and strength. The actor who can best be described as the glue that held the cast together is 53-year-old Hawaii native Britt Fraser. With a booming personality and an obvious love of fun, Fraser was expertly cast as the lead pirate Black-eyed Johnny. Commenting on Fraser’s performance Riel said “Britt could probably
be a professional, if he wanted to be.” Fraser was well balanced by Heather Anderson, in the role of Grainne O’Malley, as she managed to strike the perfect note between pirate wench and mom. Peter Rytkonen as Murray Christmas, Dayton Wales as Santa Claus, Isabella Brodie as Mrs. Claus all contributed strong supporting performances. Rui Ferreira Da Silva as Winky was especially colorful. Behind the scenes Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate’s Christmas relied upon a lot of exceptional local talent. Through make up, costuming, set design and stage-managing the Crimson Tine Players were positioned at least a level higher than many small community theatre groups that sometimes can be faulted for not taking enough risks. The sets – including a moving pirate ship and a blanket of stars – were inventively painted by Princeton artist Grace Truesdell. “All credit goes to Grace. All credit goes to Grace,” laughed Martin Riel, who was in charge of set construction and rigging. Layne Robillard, a local dancer and performer with Crimson Tine, deserves a clap for the show’s choreography which ranged from the simple but effective, to the more challenging like staging a full cast battle with elves brandishing candy canes and pirates wielding swords. Moving the characters ino the stands and up the aisles delighted the audience. Brilliant and colorful costuming added much to the overall effect produced by the performers. Sue Alton, who has worked with textiles most of her life, created elf costumes straight from Who-Ville, and a wide variety of pirate wear including one utilizing a Scottish kilt. Dianne Rainer, stage manager, Danika Whelpton, lighting tech, Leanne Atkinson, music director Pam Kepner, hair stylist, Anne Williams, Seamstress, Victoria Gibb, backstage and rigging, Morgan Whelpton, sound tech, Dawn Gardener, prompter, Guadalupe Gutierrez, make up and Della Osborne, director’s assistant were all instrumental in a successful run. Yo Ho Ho A Pirate Christmas was produced by Sylvia Bailey and assistant Pattyane Peale.
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Yo Ho Ho, A Pirate Christmas, or Beauties and the Beast? Heather Robinson, Holly Atkinson and Britt Fraser all gave colorful performances on the weekend.
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Warm up with the Posse Tis the season of giving and this Saturday December 6 is a chance for Posse fans to give to Christmas and family charities in the community. While the Posse battles Fernie, help battle cold and hunger at the Warm Clothing Night. “Bring anything warm – hats, socks, or mitts,” said game day co-ordinator, Jackie Hilton. All donations will be given to area families via the town’s two assistance centres. All donations need to be
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Members of the junior Princeton Posse were very cold but very determined when they took to the ice outside the BC Liquor Store Friday night to sell calendars to raise money for an end-of-the-year away tournament. Back row left to right are: Shaun Harrison (standing in for his brother) Jaiden Mullin, and Cameron Lakinen. Cameron’s teammates tell the Spotlight he is the Atom squad’s top scorer. Front are Elias Frost and Syd Lawes. It’s yet to be determined if there are any professional hockey players in this line up but there certainly are some budding salespeople. There are only eight calendars left and anyone who would like to support the Atom Posse can call Cynthia Frost at 295-0285. The Atom Posse is undefeated so far this season with eight wins and one tie, and handily beat South Okanagon on the weekend 8-0.
placed in Ziploc bags so they can be thrown on the ice. Hilton said there is a request that no teddy bears be thrown.
Also Saturday Larry and Pam Legault with the Posse will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the food bank and food cupboard.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PRINCETON RACING DAYS Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm, in the Library Conference Room
Come and be part of the 50th year of Princeton Racing Days Association! New Members Needed Executive and New Members Needed Everyone Welcome!
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Cooper Prechel fires a shot towards the Revelstoke net Friday night. The Posse dropped the decision to the Grizzlies 2-1 and Eden Dubchak, who scored the lone goal for the home squad, was Star of the Game. The Posse penalty kill was is fine form, stopping the attackers on six opportunities. Stephen Heslop turned away 34 of 26 shots.
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Winter Afternoons Concert series At Riverside Theatre
Foothills Brass
Speed Contol
Ballet Kelowna
December 6th, 3pm - A Christmas Concert
February 28th, 2:30pm - A History of Canadian Rock music
March 29th, 3:30pm - A Mixed Repertory Programme
Series Pass (Three concerts) Adult $60, ages 6 -18 $25, Family $145, Seniors $35 Single concerts: Adult $25, under 18 $10, Family $60, senior $15 Buy your tickets at Sunflower gallery while you buy original local art. Don’t forget the Community band Concert, Monday 8th Dec, 630pm at Riverside Admission by cash donation
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If you are not home, please leave your donations marked on your step or drop off @ the Spotlight during regular business hours. If pick up at another time is necessary, please call Katie-Jo at 250-295-0297 and leave a message.
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CAPRICORN: Find a balance between caution and carelessness, Capricorn. You cannot control every situation, and this week you may have something unexpected come your way. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, if you’re on the lookout for new work opportunities, look no further than your own supervisor for guidance. He or she may be your biggest ally. PISCES: You have boundless creativity, Pisces, and this week you get to channel it into a special project. Don’t overextend yourself until everything gets done. ARIES: Aries, expect to be called into action several times this week. You may prefer to avoid the spotlight, but that won’t be the case this week. Make the most of this opportunity. TAURUS: Taurus, all of a sudden you are so busy it can be difficult to find a few moments to rest. Thankfully, you are able to keep up with all of the activity. GEMINI: Gemini, seek advice from a trusted confidante as you contemplate a major lifestyle change. This person will provide valuable insight as you look to make the best decision possible. CANCER: Cancer, going solo on a project may not seem like the ideal situation. But you don’t want to be distracted this week, so going it alone is the best way to tackle the tasks at hand. LEO: Leo, following your gut may not always work out, but this week everything works out for the best. Curb impulsiveness as much as you can, though. VIRGO: Virgo, although you might be dreaming of a lavish vacation and an escape from the daily grind, it’s just not possible at this time. Start saving for this dream excursion. LIBRA: Libra, although it’s noble to offer assistance to everyone you meet, you may be struggling to take care of yourself in the process. You must put your needs first. SCORPIO: A desire to detach from others and be entirely self-sufficient can have some challenges, Scorpio. You don’t need to give up independence to have the support of others. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, your energy levels are high and there is nothing you can’t accomplish this week. Avoid extra caffeine because you’re already buzzing. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
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THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR
HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar. If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@similkameenspotlight.com
Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 GARDEN CLUB: Meets third Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone Welcome! Contact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-295-6718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-295-3361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced. BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250-295-4194 or Rosemary 250-295-6511 PRINCETON POTTERS GUILD, RIVERSIDE POTTERY STUDIO: Access to the potter’s wheel or hardwork, workshop opportunities, group projects. Call Sue for more info or to join. 250-295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010
Community: INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250-295-3541. ORL- PRINCETON BRANCH: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m./ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Shining His Light Ministries
(By Coopers) Join us for “Gospel Hour” Sunday mornings, 11 am We would love to meet you. 250-293-1205
Princeton Penticostal Church 165 Vermilion Avenue invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Jack McNeil 250-295-7951
Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM
Family Worship 10:00 am
Tues. 9:30 a.m. - Noon Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - Noon
250-295-7752
Office Hours:
190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Living Water
Community Church
Invites You to 38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6447
Club Notes:
HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings Everyone welcome. 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to 8 am. Every Tuesday & Thursday exercise at 9 am.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca
VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@gmail.com New Members welcome!
SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest.
CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-4936622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622.
MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
PRINCETON FISH & GAME: Princeton Fish and Game Association, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250.
WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663
PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the office at Sunflower Downs (PXA Grounds) at 6:30 p.m.
VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BR. #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m.
AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716
PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m.
SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809
PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-2950217. New members welcome!
LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels” attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250-295-6727 CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250-295-0171
WELCOME WAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. Call 1-866-856-8442
PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.
HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave.
Across from Arena Old Hedley Road
Also serving the Anglican Community
Health
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157
PRINCETON and DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church
Community:
PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princetonmuseum.org
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-2951577
Princeton Baptist Church
Health
PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-2954050 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org
Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m., at the Princeton PXA Grounds. New Members welcome!
COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Mens, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time. LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! PRINCETON CURLING CLUB: Leagues start Oct. 20th. Mon - mixed, Wed - Ladies, Thurs - Day League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or 250-295-6400
GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Everyone is welcome!
RECREATIONAL BADMINTON: Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome. Adult & Juniors (age 12+)
PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.
GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085
HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150. VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.
Youth PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113 KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759 PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Moms help prepare and enjoy lunch together.
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Evening hike planned for the full moon this weekend Submitted by Janis Wright
Good fortune seems to follow members of the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalist club with respect to our field trips. Nine of us, accompanied by two dogs, gloried once again in the glow of great weather on Saturday, Nov. 22nd, as Jeannie Walker led us to the Reuben Jones shelter up China Ridge. Princeton and area had received a light dusting of snow overnight, so our backdrop was beautifully bright and white. We reached the shelter after two hours of hiking, quickly got a fire Tracks in the snow were a feature of the most recent hike for the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalist club.
started, and relaxed for half an hour around the warming blaze. The downhill trek took us along different trails for another two hours, and Peter and John identified various tracks for us. Our next field trip will be an evening hike on Dec. 6th, a night of the full moon. We’ll hope for clear skies, meet at Billy’s at 7 pm to carpool, and Peter Antonick will lead us along trails off Copper Mountain Road. Please confirm attendance with Peter at 295-3640 and bring along a hot drink to help keep warm!
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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 25 ROOM Imperial Motel for sale in Grand Forks...$789K. Contact andrewsmith1951@shaw.ca (Owner) for more information.
EXPANDING INTO PRINCETON! Includes Training. Call Dave for Home Inspection Presentation. 1.855.301.2233 www.bc.abuyerschoice.com
GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com Gym for lease with all equipment. Call 250-488-7294
Coming Events St. Paul’s United Church 190 1st Street Holly Tea & Bazaar Friday Dec. 5th at 11 am to 2 pm Tickets at the door for Dessert $3 or Lunch $6. Craft Table Rentals $15. Contact Sue Alton 250-295-0176
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THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. For help applying call 1-844453-5372.
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Community Health Nurse in Port Hardy. Email: health-director@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description or to apply by Dec. 14th, or fax (250) 949-6066.
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LOST: Medical Alert Bracelet in Princeton. Call 250-2957642
RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
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Sales DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com
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ERNEST FRANK ALEXANDRE October 18, 1939 ~ October 2, 2014 From a son, to his father, to his hometown
Recently, as many people that live in Princeton have heard, my Dad, Ernie Alexandre passed on Oct 2, 2014. He has been ailing from some medical procedures, but we all thought we had more time with him. In fact, I was planning a surprise birthday visit in two weeks, on the 18th. From the time that I arrived in Princeton on the Thursday, the support from the people of Princeton was unbelievable. If everybody supported their friends, family and strangers like that, the world would be a happier place. I would like to give my Thanks and respect to the doctors, ambulance attendants, and hospital staff for making his last days in the hospital bearable, as he just did not want to be there. What he wanted was to be at home, to be where he was comfortable. Now, let me tell you about my Mom, she is the strongest lady I have ever known, throughout Dad’s hospital visits, she continued to look after the important things, regular house maintenance, and working. All the while, she was doing all she could to make Dad comfortable in the hospital. She was there everyday to see Dad, talk to him and carry on as if everything was perfect. Every day one of his friends or family members stopped by to see how he was doing, and bring some cheerful conversation and jovial fun. I wish I could have done more than call and talk to him. There were days when we spoke that Dad seemed normal, like nothing was wrong, and then the days that it was evident that he was not feeling well, and the days that he was sleeping. Through all this, his friends were there. There are people that go above and beyond the call of duty. There are too many to mention but, I will mention a couple: Jim and Deb Byrne, they were the people that were always there with my Mom and Dad, and for my Mom and Dad; going on trips, just hanging out, and being there for my family when we were making any and all arrangements to make my Dad’s departure flow smoothly. Deb, deep down, there is a heart that knows no limits for the people she cares about. Jim, I don’t think that there is anything he would not do for his Uncle Ernie. Thank you both and God bless you. Secondly; our cousin Pam, when Dad was in and out of the Penticton hospital, Pam was there every day to make sure he was eating, drinking and generally just being around so that he knew he was loved. I spoke to Pam via text and phone at least every second day to get the updates on how Dad was doing. She did not sugar coat anything, my heart hurting because I could not be there to do what she was doing. But in saying that, I am very glad she was there to be with my dad every day that he was at the Penticton hospital. My family and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. There are so many memories that I will hold with me and share with my family. It meant so much to personally hear the memories of others to really appreciate what kind of man he really was. He was a family man, first and foremost. He was a sportsman, an auxiliary police officer, he was an Uncle to many, a friend, and most importantly he was a World Class Father. My family will be forever in his debt, for teaching us love, respect, honor, and loyalty. We will miss him dearly! The town of Princeton has been his home since birth. He has helped others build things, offered a better way to build things, he was there when his friends asked him to be. Now I am finding that all his friends are embracing his memories and supporting my family at their time of need, bringing us hot meals and treats. For this I will be forever grateful. Often, music is related to experiences and memories in people’s lives, I now know that Roy Orbison had it righty when he sang “In dreams I walk with you, In dreams I talk with you, I love you even more than I did before, Now what can I do�. I will always see you in my dreams Dad. I hope you knew how much I loved you and how much I will miss you, it feels like I never said it enough. To the town of Princeton, thank you very much for your support to me and my family. You all have a very special place in our hearts. I send you all my respect, admiration and pride. Princeton will be home to me forever. My heart reaches out to you all. With deepest love and appreciation. Son of Ernie Alexandre, Son of Princeton Sincerely, Rob Alexandre and family
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Employment
Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
Career Opportunities
Heavy Duty Machinery
Commercial/ Industrial
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commercial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095
Trades, Technical LOCAL logging company looking for full time processor operators. Competitive wages and benefits plan. Experience an asset but would be willing to train. Email resumes to: smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby. Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com
Services
Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Personal Care ESSENTIAL MASSAGE Pampering By Pamella Famous Kick Butt Massage Lymph drainage Hot stone massage By appt. Only 250-295-7980 •Rest •Relax •Rejuvenate KwikFit4u.com Distributor for whole body vibrational machines
Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 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!
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. Tires, winter/summer, $25 and up. Please leave a message at 250-295-5354
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.
Merchandise for Sale
Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.
3 bdrm, upper floor, 2 piece. & 4 pc. bath, incl. heat, hydro, parking and shared laundry. 3rd Bench past hospital. Available Oct. 1/14, $1000/month. 250-293-6714 HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025 Two bedroom house for rent in Princeton. Fenced yard, pets okay. References required. $900 per month. 250493-6954.
Musical Instruments
Office/Retail
Guitar Wanted! Electric or acoustic. In the Princeton/Tulameen area. 250-295-6047
2 - 200 sqft office space available.. Call Heather 250295-8025
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments in new building. Close to trail & river. Twin River 223 Burton Ave., F/S, cats OK, starting @ $700/month + utilities. 604783-7020. 1 bdrm Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Level access in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $450.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.
Storage Need Storage? Winter Storage for your boat, RV, Camper or other? Secure Storage. Call 250-295-5354
Suites, Lower 2 bedroom basement suite. Downtown. $800.00 including utilities. Call Century 21 for more details. 250-295-6977
Transportation
Cars - Domestic
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
2000 FORD truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota rav4 1995. 2003 Honda 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-2003899
Business/Office Service
Business/Office Service
SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
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Snowclearing Wanted someone to snow plow a parking lot in Princeton. Leave a message at 250-2951006 with your cost per hour and what equipment you are using.
Homes for Rent 3 bdrm House, 2.5 bath, fenced yard, W/D/F/S/DW, $1100/month + utilities. 3 bdrm duplex, big yard, W/D/F/S, $1100/month utilities included. 2 bdrm basement suite, W/D/F/S/DW, $800/month utilities included. DD and references required for all rentals. No smoking inside and pets negotiable. For more information call 250-295-0200.
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Princeton’s Christmas Light Up has been RESCHEDULED for SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 2 p.m. Bring the family to visit Santa, play with the Posse and enjoy a horse and carriage ride.
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DECEMBER HOLIDAY CASH UP TO
$1,500 HOLIDAY CASH ON SELECT MODELS*
2015 SIGN&DRIVE 0 $
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NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY†
2015 SIERRA CREW CAB DENALI MODEL SHOWN
2015 ACADIA SLE-1
NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY†
37,395 $ 195 0 FWD STARTING FROM
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BI-WEEKLY LEASE FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $38,925‡. INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY BONUS†, $1,500 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.
2015 ACADIA DENALI MODEL SHOWN
2015 TERRAIN SLE-1
2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”##
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BI-WEEKLY LEASE FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $30,375‡. INCLUDES $750 HOLIDAY BONUS†, $1,000 LEASE CASH , FREIGHT & PDI.
2015TERRAIN DENALI MODEL SHOWN
HURRY IN, OFFERS END JANUARY 2ND
BCGMCDEALERS CA BCGMCDEALERS.CA
ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain (3SA) or GMC Acadia (3SA). Freight ($1,650/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required.*Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 thought January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year GMC. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $30,375/$38,925 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and a $670/$670 loyalty bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA)/Acadia AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,301/$20,249, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,865/$19,726. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ##The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).
Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]
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