Similkameen Spotlight, October 02, 2013

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It’s taken more than two years, but the trail linking Princeton’s downtown with the upper benches is finally open to the public again.

The new stairs replacing the zigzag trail were officially opened last Thursday with community officials and supporters taking part in a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremo-ny, with an official new name, the Miner’s Climb.

“It left such a void in the community, it’s been a main transportation route for walk-ing, it connects all our three benches with downtown,” said Mayor Frank Armitage. “We knew we wanted to do something. There was no way we weren’t going to have a walk-way or stairway.”

The new concrete stairs making up the Miner’s Climb stretch up the hillside, with five rest stops along the way to make the climb a little easier, as well as providing view-points overlooking the town.

The opening of the new stairs is the end of a long process that started in 2010, when a pickup truck parked at the top rolled free and took the old zig zag trail out.

“There were some technical challenges but we overcame them and here we are today,” said Armitage. Some of those challenges included tying the stairs into the steep slope and making sure the railings were up to code to avoid potential liabilities for falls.

“But here it is today and it’s great,” he said. “The actual construction, it was about a nine month total. The last month and a half was getting over those technical challenges and our contractor and our architect were having differences of opinion.”

Armitage said the building of the Miners’ Climb wouldn’t have happened without a grant from the province that covered almost 80 per cent of the costs.

“We just didn’t have the funding,” said Armitage. “The whole thing was $225, 000. It went out to tender and the provincial gov-ernment paid $180,000 of that.”

There are other ways to walk from the bench to the downtown, but the people wanted the trail access back, according to the mayor.

“People were so used to this,” he said. “At the back end of the second bench is a wooden stairway to get up to the third bench, so now we are connected to all levels of community.”

PXA receives grant to upgrade exhibition grounds

Miners Climb opened

Steve Kidd/SpotlightThe ceremonies over, Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage shows off the sign dedicating the new stairs as the Miners Climb.

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Last fall the Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) with the guidance of town liaison Councillor Jason Earle, cre-ated and presented a five-year plan for the Princeton Exhibition Grounds to the Council of the Town of Princeton.

The Princeton Exhibition Grounds are a town-owned facility leased to the PXA.

The plan consists of regular mainte-nance duties as well as dedicated improve-ment plans over the next five years.

Over the past year, the grounds have received many improvements.

With thanks to the efforts of Area H director Brad Hope, the PXA received grant funding to improve the lighting on

the grounds, making it more energy efficient and lighter on the PXA pocket book. Hayes Creek Electric performed the replacements and upgrades.

Grandstand work is underway via Mike Grgich Contracting and the board is hopeful it will be completed soon. Jody Woodford has done barn repair, All Purpose Roofing has replaced two roofs and mem-bers of Princeton Rodeo, Princeton Racing Days and the Agricultural Fair boards have spent numerous hours on smaller projects throughout the grounds.

Special mention must be made of the Bernard and Crucil families as well as of Walt Halipchuck, Paul Bedard and Danny Kastor—these folks have truly dedicated themselves to the improvements of the

grounds over the past year.Most recently, two new young and fresh

faces have joined the PXA.Chloe Littlejohn and her friend Melissa

Birchard share common interests and when they met, became “instant besties,” they said.

The two young ladies are horse people, they ride and compete in various events like team roping, cutting and team penning. Littlejohn also served as Princeton’s Rodeo Queen in 2006/07.

Both use the PXA grounds for riding and boarding their beloved horses.

PXA president, Paul Bedard hired Littlejohn, who included her bestie in the package to work on the grounds perform-ing basic clean-up duties. The girls got

into doing much more. They are currently putting a face-lift on the American Barns, scraping, cleaning and painting.

“We want to see it used and enjoyed more,” said Littlejohn. “Its a nice facility.”

The pair is excited and working hard, planning to continue with indoor projects throughout the winter. They would like to see Princeton host more events: like cutting, bull-o-rama, horse shows and gymkhana just to name a few.

When extended the invitation to join the PXA, the girls were, “totally in.”

“Someone needs to represent the young-er generation,” said Littlejohn. “Getting involved also means meeting more good people,” said Birchard, “and there are some really good people here too.”

Arts

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

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

ARTS COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month. 4:30 p.m. @ the Riverside Centre. En-quiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome!

BUNCHGRASS QUILTERSMeet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250-295-4194 or Rosemary 250-295-6511

PRINCETON POTTERS GUILD, RIVERSIDE POTTERY STUDIO:Access to the potter’s wheel or hardwork, workshop opportunities, group projects. Call Sue for more info or to join. 250-295-0527

PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY:The Princeton Traditional Music So-ciety puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010

Community:INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION?For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new begin-ning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250-295-3541. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all.

PRINCETON LIBRARY:Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and6 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 1-866-856-8442

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577

PRINCETON AND DISTRICT 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 ev-ery Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.

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 Cham-ber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 [email protected]

Club Notes:

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 Wednes-day at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

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

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

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

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members wel-come!

PRINCETON FISH & GAME:General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION:Meets the Princeton Library Conference Room on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome!

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION:Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. New Members are most welcome!

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

COPPERHILL LANES:YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information.

SPECIAL “O” BOARD;Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438

LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB:Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome!

PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND:Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room.New musicians welcome!

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

PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY:Lori Gullison 250-295-3977

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

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

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

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

PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00- 2:00. (Pre-natal) 11:00 -12:00 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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Annual General MeetingSaturday, October 12th, 2013

by Zoe KirkRDOS WildSafeBC

Community Coordinator

Bear Aware is now included under the WildSafeBC Program umbrella covering a wider range of spe-cies: cougar, coyote and urban deer. We have observed some startling correla-tions between human generated attractants (traditionally associ-ated with bears) and conflicts with other species along wildlife corridors and interface areas.

Unsecured garbage is the prime reason every year that B.C. Conservation Officers have to destroy bears. But garbage is also a growing attractant to deer. Deer have been observed tearing into garbage bags to feed on vegetable matter thrown out by resi-dents.

Any torn open or overturned garbage can lead to crows, dogs and rodents accessing readily available, un-natural food sources. When the dogs and rodents move in, it’s not a stretch to see coy-otes come by to take advantage of the gar-bage and distracted pets or rodents. Unsecured garbage can attract bears, deer, coyotes, racoons, dogs, rats and mice.

Birdfeeders have long been known to provide a hungry bear with a quick, calorie

rich snack. But, deer have figured out how to eat from feeders and they spill the seed, and the story begins again.

Seed on the ground attracts the ground birds and rodents, these attract our domestic cats, and this activity can attract roaming coyotes and cougars. Birdfeeders out of season can attract bears, deer, coyotes, racoons, cats, rats and mice.

Pet food on the porch is an ideal snack for more than just rover! Bears, coyotes, cougars, and rodents love pet food and will climb onto

decks and porches to eat it. Pet food dishes on the porch or patio can attract bears, coy-otes, cougars, racoons, rodents and the neigh-bour’s pets.

To date I have not heard of a deer browsing on pet food, but who knows how long it will be before they will decide to try it? Deer have been known to eat dead birds and mice.

Composts and composters that are not ‘working cor-rectly’ are always a good place for a bear to look for snacks. Fruit and vegetables that are rotting instead of composting are delectable morsels for bears and all man-ner of rodents, from racoons to rats and mice.

And, when we have rodents, we have domestic cats. Cougars and coyotes following their hunt-ing instincts follow suit to grab an easy meal. Poorly work-

ing compost attracts bears, coyotes, cou-gars, rodents, and neighbourhood cats.

Residential fruit trees attract all the predators and rodents. The theme is the same, the tree is the bait.

If poorly managed, all the refuse and by-products of human habitation attract local and domestic wildlife. If we humans take the few minutes to ‘think like a bear’ and man-age our attractants accordingly, we would immediately see a dif-ference on our roads and in our residen-tial neighbourhoods. Feeding birds in win-ter is the best option. Pick fruit as soon as ripe and remove fallen fruit. Keep pet food dishes inside and pets in at night. Learn to compost correctly.

Garbage kept in a can not bags, and placed to the curb on the morning of pick up (this includes recycling) would be a huge step in the right direction. Imagine, these steps would lead to less conflict with wildlife, reduced rat populations, fewer neighbours hating each other’s pets, and cleaner streets and roadways.

One last note: at this time of year more wildlife is going to be alongside and crossing our roads and highways. Please be extra cautious on rural roads to avoid hitting, injuring or killing wildlife. Also, it saves on car insur-ance claims, and the risk of human injury or death.

For more infor-mation on Living with Wildlife visit the RDOS web site. www.rdos.bc.ca or at WildSafeBC, www.wildsafebc.com.

Learn to be bear aware

Submitted photoA hungry bear helps himself to a high-nutrition food source, a backyard bird feeder. Who needs picnic baskets?

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Back in June, Matthew Sawin and his mother Sharon got to add a new qualification to their list of skills: life sav-ers.

Last week, the two long-time resi-dents received BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) Vital Link Awards at a ceremo-ny hosted by local paramedics to recog-nize the duo’s lifesav-ing actions during a recent sudden cardiac arrest.

On June 27, 2013, Matthew was changing tires at the family’s business, Princeton Tire, when his customer, Jack Storey suffered a sud-den cardiac arrest.

“He was stand-ing right beside me and I was putting his tire on. I thought he tripped. But he just went down,” said Matthew, who imme-diatly ran inside to tell Sharon to call for help.

“I had to grab that phone and go out in the shop because they were outside. They told me what to do and I told Matthew what to do,” said Sharon. Neither of the Sawins had any experience giving CPR, BCAS emer-

gency medical call-taker Steve Matheson provided detailed instructions over the phone and Matthew began compressions.

Looking back on the incident, the Sawins describe it as nerve-wracking, though they were glad they were in the right place to help.

“We were just super glad we could help him, it was very scary at the time for both of us, because neither of us had handled anything like that,” said Sharon. “But Matthew was fabulous, I’ve got to give him credit. I am really proud of him.”

Within five min-utes after Matthew started CPR, off duty BCAS paramedic Sandra Lewis hap-pened to be driving by and saw Matthew doing CPR. She quickly stopped and took over until para-medics arrived a few minutes later. But the Sawins were the vital first link in a chain of care that has Storey back to health. The BCAS attends up to 2,800 cardiac arrest

calls each year, but fewer than 12 per cent of people who have a cardiac arrest survive.

“As a paramedic, it is rare to see such a positive outcome for sudden cardiac arrest patients,” said Lewis. “Matthew and Sharon’s quick actions saved Mr. Storey’s life by pro-viding CPR immedi-ately after his arrest. Bystanders some-times hesitate because they think they may have to do mouth-to-mouth, but calling 9-1-1 and doing chest compressions are all that you need to do. He is alive because of them.”

“I have taken CPR and first aid training in my work and volunteering with the Hedley Fire Department. But little did I know it would be me who needed it,” said Jack Storey. “I give my very hum-ble thanks and appre-ciation to Matthew, Sharon, Sandra and the other paramedics and medical profes-sionals who cared for me.”

Things are business as usual at Princeton Tire; Matthew is quiet about his role in saving Jack’s life, but is considering taking a CPR course. Jack Storey has made a full recovery and has since returned to Princeton Tire for another tire.

“Even with the best-trained para-medics and the fast-est response times, the simple actions of members of the public in the first moments of a medical emergency can be one of the most critical factors in a patient’s outcome,” said BCAS South Okanagan Superintendent Ian Fitzpatrick. “It’s important to remem-ber that CPR saves lives, and the more we encourage every-one to be trained in CPR, the greater the chances of saving lives.”

The Vital Link Award presented to Matthew and Sharon last week at Princeton Tire both recognizes members of the pub-lic who save a life and raises awareness of the importance of CPR. A cardiac arrest victim is four times more likely to survive if they receive CPR from a bystander. However, in approxi-mately 85 per cent

of all cardiac arrest cases, this basic pro-cedure is not per-formed.

Steve Kidd/SpotlightMother and Son, Sharon and Matthew Sawin were recognized last week for taking lifesaving action when a customer collapsed in June at the family business, Princeton Tire.

Family business saves lifeWe were just super glad we could help him, it was a very

scary time for both of us— Sharon Sawin

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Victoria – Despite the media and political focus on bullying, an analysis of recent youth suicides in B.C. has found that bullying was a factor in only one in four cases.

The B.C. Coroners Service released the report of a death review panel Thursday, looking at 91 youth suicides between 2008 and 2012. It rec-ommends better coordination between schools, hospitals and mental health services to identify teens at risk of suicide, and follow-up after sui-cides to determine drug use, sexual orientation and other possible risk factors.

More than 60 per cent of young people studied had previ-ous or current contact with the mental health system, the larg-est common factor. But 27 per cent of the cases were teens who took their lives without any previous warning signs identified by family, school or people in the community.

Almost half of the teens in the study were 17 and 18, and two out of three successful suicides were boys. Of the 91 cases, 18 were aboriginal, a rate about twice as high as the general population.

Michael Egilson, who chaired the B.C. Coroners Service

Child Death Review Panel, said the next step is to meet with young people to get their input into how best to reach vulnerable teens before they harm themselves.

NDP children and family development critic Carole James said more awareness and study of the problem is helpful, but the recommendations have been made in other studies by coroners and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s independent children’s advocate.

James said parents often describe a “revolving door” where teens with mental illness go to emergency, get medication and are told to return to the hospital or call police if they have another crisis.

Meanwhile they go on a waiting list for counselling or residential treatment, which can take several months.

James said when she questioned Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux in budget debates this summer, she was told there are no more resources in the current budget to expand youth mental health services.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. [email protected].

Coroner probes youth suicidesBullying a factor in only one of four cases

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Climb more than just a set of stairs

There a couple of ways to view the newly-opened Miners Climb linking upper and lower Billiter Avenue.

Probably more than two. First, of course, they are stairs.

Stairs are useful things, as we all know. In your home or on a hillside, they make it easy to get from the bottom to the top without being a mountain climber, pounding pitons into the wall to secure your ropes.

But the stairs of the Miners Climb is symbolic of something more. Building and connecting a community.

Princeton has been without one of its most important connections since the zigzag trail was demolished a couple of years ago, after a parked truck slipped into gear and rolled down the steep street above, slipping by the concrete barrier and tearing out the walkway.

That it was a popular link was clear from the number of people that contin-ued to use the path, despite its poor con-dition and fences warning walkers away.

Last week, the trail was reopened, with new concrete stairs and metal rail-ings to enhance the path, and five rest stops for those who can’t handle the climb at one go.

Creating the Miners Climb was not an easy task. Not only was it a costly ven-ture, but the final design was not with-out detractors. There were questions raised about whether the stairs were the best solution, rather than following the old zigzag pattern and whether the new climb was now too steep, even with the rest stops.

But in the end, the result remains the same. Princeton has a connection that many communities would envy, directly linking the two upper levels of town with downtown, residential with shop-ping areas.

It took help — a lot of tax dollars, that is — from the provincial govern-ment for Princeton’s city hall to replace the zigzag trail.

But we think it was money well spent to not only renew this important byway connecting the community, but to forge it in a new a better form that will last for many years.

Black PressGuest Editorial

BC ViewsTOM FLETCHER


• Thank You •Otter Valley Fish & Game Club would like to

thank all the people who donated baked goods and helped out on Tulameen Days. A special thanks goes out to David Parolin for his time

and effort put in on the wood raffle; also Trudi Parolin for organizing the raffle and bake sale.

Winners of the Annual Raffle were:Anita Burns - $500 Mohawk Gift CertificateNadine Price - $250 Mohawk Gift Certificate

Eileen Walsh - Wildlife Tapes & Box of Fly Hooks

PSS Grads and AthleticsAnnual

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Cause for Paws — Digby had a twinkle in his eye as he and Princeton owner Teagan Cranston, 6, relax during a break the action at the Paws for Cause fundraiser at Gyro Park last month.

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On Sept 19, 2013, a Keremeos resident became aware that unknown culprits had entered his locked shed and stolen a large collection of hockey cards valued at several thousand dollars.

The suspect(s) will likely be attempt-ing to sell or trade these cards and police are asking anyone with information to call the Keremeos RCMP at 250-499-5511 or Crimestoppers.

S i m i l k a m e e n Family Literacy co-ordinator Dave Cursons will conduct a broad array of lit-eracy-related work-shops this Fall and Winter.

The art and craft of Calligraphy, I m p r o v i s a t i o n a l Theatre for Beginners, a Reader’s Theatre, a Philosopher’s Café and a number of other kinds of activity will unfold over the next few months.

“Workshop with Shadow Puppets will begin at The Grist Mill Apple House on Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m. where all ages are welcome and materials pro-vided with the goal of giving a show on the Nov. 1, All Saints Day Celebration at The Grist Mill,” said Cursons. “Much will depend upon com-munity response. Space will be limited and minimum pre-enrollment is needed. Volunteer co-hosts are invited to join each event.”

Anyone interest-ed in learning more about programs can call 250-499-2352.

“When people with special skills and abilities appear among participants, they will be asked to

accept our direct assis-tance in conducting their own sessions,” said Cursons. “We’ll use the Similkameen Family Centre and expand into other space as the need war-rants.”

Cost to join in will be kept to a mini-mum. As little as $5 a session or less, with special consideration to anyone with lim-ited means.

S i m i l k a m e e n Family Literacy receives some Provincial Gaming Proceeds and benefits from the cooperation of community part-ners.

Presently, volun-teer readers with Similkameen Family Literacy provide a One-to-One Reading Program at Cawston Primary School that is managed by Cheri Mitchell of Lower Similkameen Community Services.

S i m i l k a m e e n Family Literacy’s goal is to ‘promote the enjoyment and good use of language in read, heard, written and spoken commu-nication for all ages.’

Contact num-ber for Similkameen Family Literacy is 250-499-2352 (Local 107).

In an unprec-edented step, the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), at their Annual General Meeting in Vancouver last month, passed a res-olution “that UBCM ask the British Columbia govern-ment to legislate the prohibition of importing, exporting and growing plants and seeds contain-ing genetically engi-neered DNA, and raising GE animals within BC, and to declare, through legislation, that BC is a GE Free area in respect to all plant and animal species.”

Already 14 municipalities in BC have declared themselves GE Free Zones, and 10

Official Community Plans of Regional Districts have come out against GE crops, as communi-ties across the prov-ince mobilized for a ban on GE crops.

“We’re overjoyed with our success,” said Teresa Lynne of the Society for a GE Free BC, a volunteer non-profit group, “We’re so grateful to all the council-ors who heard our concerns and took this amazing step on our behalf. The pro-vincial government needs to legislate this ban and then ask the federal government to do the same.”

“This was pos-sible thanks to the actions of so many passionate and com-mitted people. Every action made a dif-

ference,” said Lynne, “We all want to protect our families, environment and food system from the risks of geneti-cally engineered crops and foods.”

“This is an unprecedented vic-tory for grassroots communities,” said Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, “Finally we see a level of govern-ment in Canada debate this issue and respond to peoples’ concerns.”

Supporters of the UBCM motion gath-ered almost 7000 signatures on online and hardcopy peti-tions, and protested yesterday morning outside the UBCM meeting location.

UBCM asks province to ban GE crops and animals

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Age 13-Adult ~ $10.00 Age 6-12 ~ $7.00

Age 5-Under ~ FreeTickets for Sale at the Country Market in Hedley, the Hedley

Museum (Fri-Sun) and at the Door.

RED CROSSHealth Equipment Loan Program

OPEN TUESDAYS 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.IF YOU NEED EQUIPMENT at other times, please call 250-293-6467

(9am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday)TO RETURN EQUIPMENT:Please leave it at the office door with a note of your name so that I can clear your fi le from our records. (DO NOT leave equipment outside the Riverside Centre)VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:to care for the equipment, please call 250-293-6467. ~Marjorie Holland - Volunteer

We are expecting another grandchild in the next month or so and it has set me to think-ing about the pleasures of being a grandparent. Don’t despair if you don’t have a grandchild in your life. You can always borrow a young-ster for a few hours from a harried mom or dad. We have been blessed with three so far and from my observation,

it isn’t likely the par-ent will refuse.

Here are some of the reasons this is such a pleasant thing to do. When they are babies, parents, who are usu-ally your children, are so absolutely grateful for a little respite from the twenty-four hour grind of feeding, chang-ing diapers and trying to figure out why on earth this kid is crying like that.

We can smile gra-ciously and say, “You were like that,” and, “I didn’t sleep for two solid years when you were a baby!” Or, the first time the little one decides to go on a hun-ger strike and your child, the parent of your grandchild, is convinced the little one will die within hours. You reas-sure them by telling how they themselves lived on nothing but frozen peas for a whole year. Of course these may be slightly exaggerated accounts but I must con-fess, I have done this to my own children on occasion in a shameless fit of remembrance of my own fears and anxi-eties.

The upside is you see what wonderful people your own children have become. You see the amazement in their eyes,

the joy they feel. You marvel at their maturity and their ability to feel love that transcends the worries and exhaustion you know they are feel-ing.

You remember how you worried about them, wondering if they would ever be able to get out of bed in time for school, would ever remember to look before cross-ing the street or learn how to save their allow-ance. And here they are, beginning the long journey of raising your

grandchild and teaching the same lessons plus a few you never thought of.

You are just so proud, and admit it, maybe even a little surprised.

Of course, the great-est pleasure of spending time with your grand-child is that they just love you. They come with a completely differ-ent set of standards. You are amazing to them. All you have to do is be yourself. As long as you have time to cuddle or read a story, or bet-ter, listen to their stories, you are awesome. You can take forever to get ready to go out. One of our granddaughters liter-ally threw her tiny body against the front door, spreadeagled, to pre-vent the rest of us from leaving the house till Grandpa had his shoes on. She bellowed in her

best two-and-a-half year old drill sergeant voice that we must wait for him. I was thoroughly impressed.

They have no preju-dice regarding appear-ance. It may be a matter of curiosity but never of judgement. They are fas-cinated with such things as glasses, wrinkles, and best of all, removable teeth. Apparently, that is the coolest thing ever and endlessly mystifying.

When they grow out of babyhood, they become quite serious and share their obser-vations about life. It’s astounding how sensible their ideas are.

The good news is that as we grow old, we have the opportunity to come back to our senses and see the wisdom of unconditional love and of taking the time for others.

The joys of (grand)parenting

College bball comes to PSS

The gym at PSS college-level basketball last weekend as PSS alumnus Jesse McLean brought the King’s University College Eagles teams to town for a set of games against the Columbia Bearcats men’s and women’s team. PSS alumnus Makenzie Johnston was back in familiar territory dodging a Bearcat (top left)as she drives for the basket and (top right) heads in for a block.Eagle Matt Vriend races Bearcat Kyle Innes to a loose ball (far left) and the Eagle’s Dillon Knoll (left) takes a shot.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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of curling is a wonderful tradi-tion in Princeton. We will start our season Oct. 22. Beginners and new members are very wel-come.

Men’s league runs Tuesday night, overseen by Bob Paterson (3205), while Margie Johnson (6775) is the contact for the Ladies’s league on Wednesday

night. Seniors (or anyone) should contact Mona Willis (6228) about the the Thursday day league. Mixed Curling takes place on alternate Thursday evenings. Singles or teams are welcome, call Steph and Greg (0363).

The curling club’s AGM is Oct. 16 in the curling rink at 7 p.m., for a social, short meeting.

We promise you won’t get roped into any job you don’t want.

Registrations will be taken then or give a call to one of our League co-ordinators. Leagues will begin Oct. 22 and lessons are available on request.

Check out Princeton Curling’s new website at www.princetoncurlingclub.com for prices and registration forms.

Dean Johnstonguest columnist

The Posse close out September with opti-mism both on and off the ice.

Despite huge changes the future indeed looks full of promise. In all the upheaval of rebrand-ing junior hockey in Princeton there is indeed a buzz, a con-stant hum of excite-ment in the commu-nity and in the stands.

The squad is 2-4-1 heading into October and sits one point behind both Osoyoos and Summerland in what everyone agreed before the season would be the KIJHL’s most competitive divi-sion. Better yet, the Posse is 2-1-1 at home. Fans have seen an exciting home opener one goal win, a loss in double overtime, a late one goal loss after the squad worked to over-come an early three goal deficit, and most recently a 4-2 victory over rival Osoyoos.

Most important for the organization and team management, fan support has been simply fantastic. Long time supporters have been supportive in their praise, returning fans have expressed a

renewed interest and — equally critical for the future of junior hockey in Princeton — new faces have been noted every-where throughout the arena.

This past week-end marked the first Sunday game and it was a huge success as young fans took advantage of oppor-tunity to bring a par-ent for free. Pashas Pizza provided pizza

by the slice in the mezzanine, the Posse provided a win for entertainment and then the players hung around to participate in the first Skate With The Posse afterwards. The stands were busy during the game and the players were after-wards as almost 50 kids donned skates.

The tailgate party schedule has been posted through to November with tail-

gates happening for all Friday and Saturday evening games. The Posse hope to encour-age more people to come out and enjoy pregame festivities with an excellent vari-ety of food. Upcoming menu items include beef on a bun, free range chicken din-ners, pulled pork as well as a bbq medly of ribs, chicken and steak. The goal is to stay outside as long as weather permits, but if turns nasty, there is tons of room in the mezzanine to enjoy TV sporting events while enjoing dinner. All of these provide funding for the team and serve as a means to work with local businesses.

All in all a great start to the season. Thanks to all the kids and parents for this Sunday, and to all fans in general for your support. Again, if you are enjoying it, bring a friend.

Upcoming events include an Oct. 4 tailgate party at 5:45 p.m. hosted by Thomasina’s with Hockey Night in Canada on TV.

And on Oct. 5, The Posse will be hosts for another tailgate party at 5:45 p.m.

Percy Hébert/Black PressPOSSE NETMINDER Spencer Huff de� ects the puck high over the net during the Posse’s 4-3 loss at Summerland Steam Friday night. But the boys were back strong on home ice Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Osoyoos Coyotes.

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On Sept. 14 eigh-teen ladies took part in the “In The Pink” tournament at Princeton Golf Club. Everyone wore pink, carts were decorated and a fun morning was held, culminating in a delicious lunch and prize giving.

Jeanette Gerard and Joyce Madigan won the prize for the best decorated buggy, Pat Taylor won the prize for the best dressed player.

In the first flight Shar Anderson won low gross and Jeanette Gerard low net. In the second flight Phyllis Conway-Brown won low gross and low net was shared by Betty Evans and Suzanne Holland.

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The Chief Inspector of Mines has advised Coalmont Energy Corp. that the stop work order for the Basin Coal Mine has been lifted.

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PEACH �� CHBC �� KNOW �� KSPS �� KHQ �� KREM �� A&E �� KXLY �� GBL �� CITV �� CBUT �� TLC �� YTV �� TSN �� MC �� CTVBC �� DISC �� TOON �� FAM �� KTLA �� ¡�� RSP �� CITY �� ¢�� HIST �� COM �� SPC �� BRAV �� SHOW �� WGN �� KAYU �� £ � �� SPIKE ��

PEACH �� CHBC �� KNOW �� KSPS �� KHQ �� KREM �� A&E �� KXLY �� GBL �� CITV �� CBUT �� TLC �� YTV �� TSN �� MC �� CTVBC �� DISC �� TOON �� FAM �� KTLA �� RSP �� CITY �� HIST �� COM �� SPC �� BRAV �� ¡�� ¡�� SHOW �� ¢�� ¢�� WGN �� KAYU �� £�� ¤ � ��SPIKE ��

SPOTLIGHT on TELEVISION

Spotlight on Smiles

Name: Buddy Huckle, 11 years old.Likes: Treats and being loved up.

Dislikes: Cranky ole’ people who think he’s mean.

Thumbs up to the re-opening of

Princeton General Hospital emergency department, with

services available 24-7 starting on October 11th.

Thumbs down to the cooler temperatures

reminding us all to get busy with winterizing

our homes, yards, vehicles...

Thumbs Up/Down

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

or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

Princeton Pentecostal Church(The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum,

invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship

10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari10:30 am Morning Worship

Pastor Joe Martinsen250-295-7951

St. Paul’s United ChurchAlso serving the Anglican Community

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

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

office hoursTues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon

190 - 1st AvenueEveryone Welcome

Baptist Church of Princeton

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road

Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on

Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living WaterCommunity Church

Invites You to38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George DonovanTel: 250-295-7733

CELL:250-293-6447



RIDE WITH THE POSSE!

TAILGATE PARTY - THIS FRIDAY!Roast Chicken Dinner by Thomasina’s, 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Local Free Range Beer Chicken, Roasted Potatoes,Roasted Sweet Potato, Artisan Sourdough Baguette Bread

MAKE AN EVENING OUT OF RIDING WITH THE POSSE!

UPCOMING EVENTS:Look for Post Game

with the PosseInfo Coming Soon!

FUTURE TAILGATE PARTY SCHEDULE:Servings from 5:45 - 6:45

This Saturday - Cooper’s Smokies - Watch Maple Leafs vs Canadiens pregameSaturday, October 12th - Princeton Golf Course BBQ Medley - Watch HNIC

Saturday, October 19th - Billy’s Beef Dip - Watch Lions vs Roughriders pregameFriday, October 25th - CoCo’s Bistro Pulled Pork

Saturday, November 2 - Posse - Note: 4 pm serving, 5 pm puck dropFriday, November 15th - Thomasina’s

REMEMBER!! RIDE TO THE GAME IN STYLE!!Bus Runs every Friday & Saturday2 runs - 1 for Tailgate, 1 for Game

Return runs after the Game Posse Bus Route:Departs Westridge 5:00 pm for Tailgate, 6:00pm for Puck Drop

Pickups - Sandman 3rdB (5:03,6:03), Billiter & Mayne 2ndB (5:06,6:06), M Grgich Shop Tunnel (5:10,6:10), Pines MHP Ball Diamond Veterans (5:15,6:15), Veterans Square

(5:20,6:20), Coopers (5:23,6:23), East Princeton (5:28,6:28), Deblyn MHP Corina (5:32,6:32), Lynwood MHP Bowling Alley

(5:35,6:35), Princeton Mini Mart (5:38,6:38)• By Donation •

POSSE TRAINERS STILL NEEDED!!

Requirement: A passion for Sports and willingness

to take short On-line course.Ideal Experience would include

Taping and Icing.Contact Coach Bill

at Posse Offi ce250.295.7567

If the weather turns cold, servings will continue in

the Mezzanine!

Posse Fundraiser

Help support the Posse and let us winterize your lawn!

Winterizing your lawn will help promote Spring green up!

You can choose from any and all of the following options:

• Core aeration• Fertilize with Pet Safe fertilizer from Keso Turf• Cutting your grass to breakdown cores a� er

aeration• Rake up leaves and needlesDonation can be made to the Posse Hockey Club for our services!!

Size of donation will depend on what you would like us to do and the size of your lawn.

Have the best looking lawn on the block!!Services will start between Sept. 30th and Oct. 8th

For more info and to book us please call Ian at 295-8416

Business & Service Directory

DRAFTING & DESIGN SERVICE

[email protected]

T: 250-276-1200C: 250-878-7384F: 250-276-1125BRENDA TURNER

SALES“friendly, helpful service”

550 Duncan Ave. WestPenticton, BC, V2A 7N1

Farm & Industrial EquipmentGeorge Edge

MahindraTractors

www.westcoasteq.com

RENTALSTORE

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

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

YOUR AD HERE

Experienced painter, home & deck repair.

250-295-0118

RETIRED GUY

SERVICE

HANDYMAN SERVICESTOM REICHERT RENTALS

Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395

Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofi ng & Forms

[email protected]

RENTAL SERVICES

October 5th11 am - 2 pm

Living Water Community ChildcareBefore and after school care for K - Gr. 7 children.Come see our new facility located at 38 Kenley Ave.

Call 250-295-7299 or 250-295-7733 for more information.

[email protected] hotdogs

& drinks!

Community ChildcareBefore and after school care for K - Gr. 7 children.Come see our new facility located at 38 Kenley Ave.

COMMUNITY CHILDCARE

Farm & Industrial EquipmentGeorge Edge

MahindraTractors

www.westcoasteq.com

RENTALSTORE

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

FARM MACHINERY DEALER

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

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

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

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

Huffy’s Auto Repair

Ph: 250-295-6458

* now open 6 days a week!

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

Tulameen, B.C.V0X 2L0

CAN-AM SKIDOO

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

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

Brian CoyneOwnerOld Style

Sales & DeliveryBedding & Pellet

BEDDING & PELLET

princetonfarm centre ltd

FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES

FEEDFENCING

FARMSUPPLIES

SHAVINGS/HAYSTOVE PELLETS

PH: 250-295-0255

283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C.www.princetonfarmcenter.com

FARM & GARDEN CENTRE

PRINCETON SEPTIC SERVICEGOVERNMENT CERTIFIED

Planner - Installer - Maintenance ProviderResidential & Commercial Inspector

*Contracts Available*PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIALSeptic Tanks - Grease Traps - Holding Tanks - Sumps

Sewer Line Router ServiceBackhoe - Excavator - Gravel Truck - Cat

250-295-7994 or 250-295-5217 Allen Zirk ROWP

SEPTIC SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

princetonfarm centre ltd

FOR ALL YOUR PET NEEDS

DOG & CAT FOODPETS

PET SUPPLIESEXOTIC FISHFISH FOOD

AQUARIUMS &TERRARIUMSTERRARIUMS

BIRDS & CAGES

SummitKennel Blend

Nu WaySport Mix

NOWNutro

and More!and More!

PH: 250-295-0255

283 Burton Ave, Princeton, B.C.www.princetonfarmcenter.com

PET SUPPLIES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE

HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

[email protected]

T: 250-276-1200C: 250-878-7384F: 250-276-1125BRENDA TURNER

SALES“friendly, helpful service”

550 Duncan Ave. WestPenticton, BC, V2A 7N1

CAR DEALER

YOUR AD HERE


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

#

SEPTIC SERVICEF1rst Choice

Septic CleaningOuthouse Rentals & Sales

Mark Riegling Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

SEPTIC SERVICES


Business & Service Directory

Try Mixed Social Curling on Thursday Nights - alternate weeks, singles or teams are welcome.

Call Steph and Greg 250-295-0363

Meet your friends at the rink!

250-295-6400

www.princetoncurlingclub.com

Try Mixed Social Curling on Thursday Nights - alternate weeks, singles or teams are welcome.

Call Steph and Greg 250-295-0363

Meet your friends at the rink!

250-295-6400

www.princetoncurlingclub.com

CURLING

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

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

Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

RESTAURANT


Brian CoyneOwner

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

BIN & DISPOSAL

Phone: 250-295-7381 Princeton Plaza

Quality Foods,

Toys and Supplies for your

Dogs & Cats.

Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies

Herp Supplies

PET SUPPLIES

FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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

RAY MICHAUD email: [email protected]

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

•10% Seniors Discount

ROOFING SERVICE

Princeton RentalsPrinceton RentalsRents Air Compressors

Call 250-295-6545 or 1-800-253-0233

185 CFM, 250 CFM & 375 CFMDiesel

Our 38th Year in Business

RENTAL SERVICES

THE HUT Bottle Depot

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

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

Now Accepting

MILKContainers!

BOTTLE RETURN

General HomeRepairs & Renovations

Macey MacDonald

Free Estimates - Senior DiscountProfessional Work Inside & Outside

Mobile Home SpecialtyNo Job Too SmallProfessional Decks

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

HOME RENOVATIONS

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

HONDAWATER PUMPS, TILLERS,

LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS,

SNOW BLOWERS

AUTO PARTS


Brian CoyneOwner

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

BIN & DISPOSAL


Brian CoyneOwner

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

Old Style

Sales & DeliveryPosts

POST SALES

Laska’s Floor Service•Supply •Sales •Installation

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

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

~ Area/Throw rugs

FLOORING SERVICE

ALL Facets of PRESSURE WASHING with HOT WATER•Commercial •Residential •Industrial

OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

250-295-6449Septic inStallation• new inStall

• Replacement

• maintenance contRactS

*Gov’t Cert./reGistered/isured*

-landScaping -FoundationS

-wateR lineS

FENCING SpECIalIStS*Fully insured*

RENTALS/LANDSCAPING

2 Licenced Mechanics

N & L SERVICES

250-295-0005

IF I CAN’T FIX IT...Try NASA* I’ll fi x, adjust

and correct your vehicle to your satisfaction, or I DON’T CHARGE!

AUTOMOTIVE

OPEN:Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm4 km West of Keremeos (Near Red Bridge)

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

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

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses

GARDEN CENTRE

YOUR AD HERE

Hermann ZornGovernment Certified and Licensed Engraver since 1966

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

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

E-mail:[email protected]

ZornEngravErs & TrophiEs

ENGRAVING SERVICE


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

HAIR STYLIST

224 Bridge StreetPrinceton BC250-295-2552

Walk In’s Welcome

Licensed Hair Stylist

224 Bridge StreetPrinceton [email protected] In’s Welcome

Licensed Hair Stylist

Madysen SalwayMadysen Salway


A18 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, October 2, 2013 The Similkameen Spotlight

Our dear mother and grandmother, Grace Lawrence,

who passed away on October 4, 2012.

Always in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Th e Lawrence, Armitage & Waddell Families

In Loving Memory OfAlbert Maurice Pare

August 1, 1942 ~ September 29, 2001

Thinking of you todayand everyday

Missing you and remembering too

One in a million, DadThat was you

I miss you, Dad

Michelle & family

GOLOVINJOHN (1926-2013): A Husband, (predeceased by his wife Betty of 61 years); A Father of

Donna, Debbie (Doug), Sherry (Glen), Sandy and Jamie; A Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather and many Friends.John will be remembered as a Jack of all trades and a master of many. He was a Plumber, Builder, and Fireman (Captain). John had a love for tinkering in his garage building and welding anything from Dune Buggies, Trikes, Go Carts and even a Merry-Go-Round to mention a few. He was an avid hunter and sherman, a real outdoors-man. Most of all he will be remembered as a wonderful caring father. He will be sadly missed and will forever live in our hearts. A Celebration of Life was held in Princeton, BC on September 22nd with family and close friends.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-

SIMILKAMEEN)

SPEECH-LANGUAGE ASSISTANT

School District No. 58 is accepting applications for a Speech-Language Assistant for Merritt schools. This is a temporary position for 5 hours per day, school days only for the period October 21, 2013 to June 27, 2014. Qualifications and salary will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. For a complete listing of the duties, responsibilities, qualifications and experience required for the position, please refer to the district’s website www.sd58.bc.ca under Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code #407488). Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, BC, Princeton Secondary School, 201 Old Merritt Road, Princeton, BC or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions and search under ‘Current Job Opportunities’ and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until October 11, 2013. Please forward to:

Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

PLOW TRUCK

OPERATORSArgo is accepting Resumes for drivers experienced in the operation of tandem axle trucks for the Princeton Area. Part time, as and when required. Exp. operat-ing snow removal equipment would be an asset. Must hold a valid BCDL, minimum Class 3 with air. Submit your Resume with a current driver abstract by email to [email protected] or by fax to 250-295-7983.

Announcements Employment EmploymentAnnouncements

Funeral Homes

Announcements

Cards of ThanksI would like to thank Dr. Smith, the nursing staff and all other

Hospital staff for the wonderful care given me during my stay

in hospital.Thanks to all, Eileen Lewis

I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbours for the visits, cards, fl owers and best wishes while in Princeton and Penticton Hospitals. I’m sure

knowing so many people were thinking of me, helped me re-

cover more quickly.Thank you, Eileen Lewis

Coming EventsGROW MARIJUANA Com-mercially. Canadian Commer-cial Production Licensing Con-vention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.comTickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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

Are you... a new Bride?

Local representative requiredplease visit

www.welcomewagon.ca

Lost & FoundLOST - Diamond Ring, 24 sin-gle cut, 1 lrg center, lost in Coopers Foods or in Coalmont area. Call 250-295-4054 or 604-942-4966

Travel

TimeshareCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mort-gage and maintenance Pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing re-quired. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

LabourersGUARANTEED Job Placement. La-bourers, Tradesmen & Class 1 Driv-ers. For Oil & Gas Industry Work. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Info 1-888-213-2854

Trades, TechnicalGUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas in-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message. For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

Funeral Homes

Employment

Trades, TechnicalAUTOMATED TANK Manu-facturing Inc. is looking for ex-perienced welders. Competi-tive wages, profi t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bo-nus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by com-pany. Good working environ-ment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding envi-ronment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an ap-pointment or send resume to: [email protected]. 780-846-2231 (Offi ce); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

www.smsequip.com

We are looking for the following people to help grow our team: · Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians· Journeyman Electricians· Journeyman Welders· General Foreman

SMS Equipment in Elkford, BC has moved into their brand new facility and is now hiring supervisors and tradespeople!!! We offer a wide variety of shifts to accommodate employees who want to achieve work life balance or the opportunity to work overtime. We also offer temporary staff housing while you fi nd your own accommodation in the beautiful Elk Valley. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

We Offer A Very Competitive

Compensation Package.

If you are interested in working for a very

dynamic company where your input, your ideas and

your participation is valued, apply today at

[email protected] or fax your resume

to: 1-250-865-2644

GROWING OKANAGAN KIA dealership looking for techni-cians and apprentices to fi ll full time positions. Offering a com-petitive salary, commensurate with experience. Please email resumes to:[email protected] are looking for experienced erectors for pre-engineered steel buildings. fax to 250-717-5751, [email protected]

Funeral Homes

In Memoriam

Obituaries

In Memoriam

Obituaries

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kitchen with stainless steel fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, and a garburetor. New drywall and paint

throughout, New wiring and plumbing. New roof, windows, carpeting, porcelain oor tile, venetian

blinds. New garden shed; large corner lot.Immediate possession. Park approval required.

$99,500.00To view call 250-295-6919 or

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FOR SALEBest Buy in Princeton!

#21 Deblyn MHP

Career Opportunities

Misc for Rent



For Sale By Owner





Employment

Trades, Technical

ELECTRICIANTolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certifi ed Electrician to join our team at our Lavington Planer Division in the Okanagan Region of BC.

POSITION OVERVIEW:Reporting to the operation’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging position and an opportunity to work in an innovative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:•Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC & OH&S Regulations •Valid Elec. Interprovincial Journeyman ticket•3-5yrs. industrial maint. exp •PLC exp. a defi nite asset•Superior trouble shooting and communication skills•Must be willing to work any shift and be a team player

MILLWRIGHTTolko Industries Ltd. currently seeks Certifi ed Millwright to join our teams located in the Okanagan region of BC.

POSITION OVERVIEW:Responsible for the preven-tive maintenance repair, installation and modifi cation of equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:•Certifi ed Millwright with a Planerman endorsement•Forestry Industry exp. an asset•Superior Troubleshooting Skills•Exc. Organizational Skills•Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset•Strong safety background•Desire to work in a team environment

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US!

“We provide a dynamicenvironment w/ competitive compensation where people

succeed as our mostvaluable resource.”

READY TO APPLYYOURSELF?

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity

and being part of our community, please visit

our website at:

www.tolko.comsubmit your resume by

October 6, 2013.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrys-ler Ltd. offers competitive wag-es from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at hannachrylser.caFax 403-854-2845; Email:[email protected]

Services

Financial ServicesDROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 50% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Con-sultation. BBB Rated A+www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Home Improvements

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com

1.877.835.6670

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!

Telephone ServicesDISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No one re-fused! Low monthly rate! Call-ing features and unlimited long distance available. Call Na-tional Teleconnect today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

Pets & Livestock

PetsBRITISH Bulldog Puppies. Pure breed, CKC and home trained. $700. M/F, 2 months old, current shots. 778-800-1369. Email: [email protected]

Merchandise for Sale

Friendly FrankBeer Fridge $25, 250-295-7610Navy leather recliner $50. 250-295-3379Refi nished end table $25, stu-dents desk $30, Panasonic vacuum $30, end table maga-zine rack $35. 250-295-0028

Merchandise for Sale

Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD: Call 250-295-6757 for more info.

Garage SalesGarage Sale - Saturday, Octo-ber 5th, 9 - 3, 334 Sunset West

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL

44’X40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh 1-866-528-7108Delivery BC and AB

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Misc. for Sale99’ Kawasaki 300 quad, $900. Norge 17 cuft fridge, $100. 3 Antiques dressers, oak, call for more information. 250-295-3632

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, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. WantedGenuine Coin Collector BuyerCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251WANTED: Need instruction on a musical keyboard. Beginner, wanting to learn. Call Guy at 250-295-4326

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentAPARTMENTS FOR RENT: Sm. 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

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.

Commercial/Industrial

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

Homes for Rent1,000 sqft 3 bdrm mobile home on acreage, oil forced air & wood heat, shop with power and other out buildings, space for farm animals, etc. 20 mins. from town, $750/month + utilities. Ref. req’d. 250-295-36032 bdrm basement suite, fridge, stove, washer & dryer $500 plus utilities. No pets. 250-295-3248 (Princeton)2 bdrm home for rent in quiet area of Princeton. References required. For more info please call 250-295-6449.3 BEDROOM house on large lot, quiet street, 3rd bench. Many nice features, attached garage, $900/month. Avail. now. Electric heat. Need 2 ex-cellent references, No canine pets, Call 250-295-7827 for more details after 5 pm$800/MO Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton. 2 bdrm, w/d, s/f, NS. Closed in deck for smoking outside. Lrg fenced yd and carport. 250-499-9703

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For Sale By Owner

Rentals

Rooms for RentNewly renovated home, rooms for rent in town $375 plus utilities, 778-235-5924 or leave a message.

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Auto Accessories/Parts

WANTED: Jeep TJ parts. Call 250-295-3745

Auto FinancingAUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

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Auto Financing

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022

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Cars - Domestic2001 Pontiac Sunfi re, 200,000 kms (engine), 335,000 kms (transmission), great gas mile-age, automatic, FWD, needs some work, $900 OBO. Call 250-499-1607

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Cars - Domestic89 Daytona, 5 spd. man. trans., 4 tires brand new, moonroof, low mileage on re-built motor. Asking $950, no reasonable offer refused. Phone 250-295-6833

Recreational/Sale1996 Travel Trailer, 29’ load-ed. One owner, good shape, with Gen. Set., only 6500 lb., low liner, ONLY $7,500 or best offer. 250-273-0055

8 FT CAMPER, fridge, stove, furnace, boat rack, jacks, $500 OBO. 250-295-0743

Boats12’ 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. $3,500 OBO 250-295-2500

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