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Princeton’s deadly backyard

Falling rocks create hazard on road page 3

Despite upgrades to improve safety, Highway 3 between Princeton and Hope was recently identified as one of BC’s deadliest highways.

Andrea DeMeerSpotlight Staff

They call it Highway Thru Hell for many reasons.

Princeton Highway Rescue Chief Doug Pateman has seen just about all of them.

Last week ICBC released a new report naming Highway 3 between Princeton and Hope as one of the ten deadliest roads in British Columbia with 24 fatal crashes between 2004 and 2013.

Pateman estimates approximately 85 per cent of all calls for Princeton Highway Rescue originate on Highway 3, west of town.

“We are dealing with the worst,” said Pateman, in an interview with The Spotlight. We are dealing with the worst road condi-tions, we are dealing with the worst scenarios

and we are dealing with the worst levels of stress, at least in my mind.”

Pateman said there is an irony to Highway 3’s deadly reputation.

“Overall it’s a beautiful stretch of road,” he said, explaining that can give drivers “a false sense of security, absolutely…You have a wide three and four lane highway, passing lanes and then all of a sudden they end and you come to a hair-pin corner. Anywhere else in the province that’s unheard of.”

Improvements to Highway 3, made under the high risk corridor program by ICBC, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the RCMP, reduced the number of fatal crashes between Princeton and Hope by almost 50 per cent during the new study period. Eleven people were killed on the road

between 2008 to 2012, compared with 20 people killed between 2003 and 2007.

Some of those improvements included the installation of LED chevrons and curve warning flashing lights, centre line rumble strips, line painting and higher reflective signs.

According to Pateman driver error will always be the main causes of collisions on Highway 3.

“When a signs says ‘Slow to 50’ on any other highway you can probably do 10 over and it’s a nice comfortable corner. From Hope to Princeton if it says slow to 50 you’d better slow to 50.”

It’s also crucial, he said, to adjust to weather conditions. “If it’s wet, drive like it’s slippery, if it’s slippery, drive like it’s icy and

if it’s icy stay home.”With 24 years on the rescue squad

Pateman has attended many horrific scenes, some involving local families. “I’m not going to talk about it…I have done calls that if you are lucky you only see on television.”

That is a genuine possibility, as the Hope-Princeton road is one of the featured loca-tions for Discovery Channel’s popular reality series Highway Thru Hell, which is currently filming its fourth season.

Pateman also sits on Princeton town coun-cil, and said the proximity of the deadly road has a unique effect on the town. “You know what, it’s not great publicity but because people have seen it on TV, everybody wants to drive the Highway Thru Hell.”

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4. an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. A request to amend the Parcel Tax Roll must be submitted in writing to the undersigned by 1:30 pm, May 15, 2015 in order to be considered. Shirley McMahon Director of Finance Town of Princeton 151 Vermilion Avenue PO Box 670 Princeton BC V0X 1W0 Ph 250-295-3135 Email [email protected]

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Young breeder earns Miss World titleCayley Brown, a young Hereford breed-

er in Princeton, British Columbia was presented with the “Hereford Miss World” title for her bred and owned two-year-old cow CB 122L Lady B 222Z, in a ceremony in Fort Worth Texas on February 3rd.

The cow she bred and currently owns with Shar-Lo Farms in New Brunswick, was named Supreme Champion Female across all breeds at the 2014 Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) and Canadian National Champion Hereford Female late last year at Regina’s Canadian Western Agribition. Shortly afterwards, Herefordbreeder.net named the female

“Miss North America” after evaluation by four online judges, an anonymous judge on-site at the national show and Facebook voters. The female competed against a U.S. National Champion and other world national champions.

All owners of continental champions attended a week of scheduled activities, including tours and presentations, coincid-ing with the 2015 Fort Worth Stock Show Hereford events.

Cayley Brown started showing cattle at age 3 and with her parents’ guidance, 4-H experience and involvement in the

Canadian Junior Hereford Association, has gained tremendous cattle breeding and marketing experience and a few high-profile championships. Still a teenager, Brown’s herd is now 10 cows strong and progeny, embryos and semen are marketed internationally.

The Herefordbreeder.net organization, founded by PJ Budler, is growing in profile after its third year. The dam of Brown’s heifer won the inaugural competition in 2012. The presentation of the Miss World award and articles about the event can be found on Herefordbreeder.net.

Shirley Low’s Grade 4 students at John Allison Elementary School show off their homemade pasta. The project is called Kitchen Kids Television, and the class is making a video to teach others to make pasta.

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Rock creates hazard on Highway 5A

Spotlight StaffChanges in enforcement at Princeton’s land-

fill have raised some eyebrows.“There are some things people have a lot

of opinions on and one of them is garbage,” said Kevin Huey, Princeton’s Director of Infrastructure and Parks.

Recently staff at the landfill, which is owned and operated by JR Contracting, have been charging fees if loads are not properly secured with a tarp.

“It’s not new, it’s just up until now it hasn’t been enforced,” said Huey. “The whole point is really to ensure that garbage isn’t blowing around.”

Mario Martins, landfill manager, said land-fill staffers have received numerous complaints about the practice.

“It’s the law, it’s just that people have been so used to their ways for all these years, it’s hard for them to understand,” he said.

Mario said the town bylaw as it regards tarp-ing loads complies with provincial transportation legislation and it helps eliminate blowing gar-bage and yard waste from vehicles that enter the landfill. “It’s all about keeping the community clean.”

For first offenders the fee is $3, and after that it doubles, said Mario.

“In Penticton you get turned away if you show up without a tarp on your load. We were the only ones not following suit with stuff,” said Mario.

There are further changes coming to the landfill that will affect how people deliver their waste.

According to Mario, beginning sometime in March, landfill customers will no longer be able to drive directly to the dump site, but will have to deposit their trash in large containers that will be set up near the scales.

Spotlight StaffNatasha Gibson was grateful Friday for driving

slowly.The Princeton woman was on her way home from

Kelowna at about 3:30 pm, driving on Highway 5A, when she encountered a large fallen rock.

“We just came around the corner and saw that humungous rock in the middle of the road,” she said.

The vehicle was able to brake in time because she was not speeding, she said. “You can’t go fast there because there are too many curves,” she said.

There were no other vehicles in the area, and Gibson assumed she was the first person on the scene.

“It must have just happened,” she said. “I called the RCMP and just before I got to town the highway department was coming out.”

The rock was removed to the ditch at the side of the road.

Gibson said it was lucky that someone wasn’t hurt. “I don’t even know how a semi could get past that one. There wasn’t a lot of room because of the barrier next to the lake.”

The rockslide occurred approximately 20 km out-side of Princeton on Highway 5A.

Town landfill enforces rulesA Vancouver man had his

brand new luxury car impound-ed for seven days and faces charges of excessive speeding after he was spotted racing along Highway 3 east of Princeton on Sunday.

The man was clocked with police radar travelling at 189 km/hour in the 100 km/hour zone, at about 5:30 p.m. An RCMP officer on regular patrol – who was unable to keep pace with the speeding car – radioed to police in town, who located and stopped the vehicle.

The man was driving a 2015 Lexus he had purchased just two days previously.

Police seize new luxury car

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VICTORIA – The annual ritual of declaring a crisis in health care is upon us, with the B.C. Liberal government boasting that we have the best system in Canada, while the NDP and the B.C. Nurses’ Union try to portray it as the worst.

The BCNU is the last big public sector union still to settle in the latest round of contract talks. Feeding horror stories to the media is part of its strategy, and this time it was a patient at Abbotsford Hospital assigned a bed in a small shower room for a month due to chronic over-crowding. Hospital officials said his care wasn’t compromised.

We’ve seen it in Abbotsford, Surrey and else-where: a new hospital or expansion is built and is immediately overcrowded. We are reminded every winter that influenza season brings a wave of people into emergency, expect-ing treatment for a viral infection that in most cases can only run its course.

Many people still don’t understand what “the flu” is, beyond the notion that it sounds serious enough to tell the boss you won’t be in to work. And as fewer doctors choose the endless demands of family practice, the expectation that all problems must be dealt with quickly and for free seems to grow as inexorably as the health care budget.

An emergency physician of my acquaintance provided a typical scenario for night shift at the ER. Where once nights were quiet, now there are patients waiting for hours, around the clock.

Several are drunk, and one has urinated on the floor. Surveys show as many as half of ER visits are alcohol-related, from over-doses to fights, falls, car crashes and chronic conditions.

Into this chaos comes a mother with her young child, who has nasal and chest congestion. The child’s cough led her to throw up, so off to ER they went, blithely assuming that this is where you bring a kid with a cold.

This week’s B.C. budget brings us a step clos-er to the moment when half of all provincial rev-enues go to keep the health care system running.

In the legislature, NDP health critic Judy Darcy blasted Health Minister Terry Lake for the government’s failure to keep its 2010 promise to find everyone in B.C. a family doctor.

Lake allowed they’re still working on that, and then plugged the latest Conference Board of Canada study showing B.C. ranks third in the world in health care outcomes, second only to Switzerland and Sweden.

Darcy, a former president of the Hospital Employees’ Union, was quick to respond: “This is surely a first in question period, the Minister

of Health going back to the record of the NDP government in the 1990s, because we’ve had the best health outcomes in Canada since 1993. The fact is that we exercise more, we smoke less and we drink less, and that’s to the credit of British Columbians.”

We also have more elderly people, as Premier Christy Clark argued in 2011 when the federal government changed its financ-ing formula.

After years of increasing transfers by six per cent per year, the late federal finance minister Jim Flaherty announced that starting in 2014, increases would be tied to economic growth, but wouldn’t fall below three per cent.

This of course was treated as a cut, rather than continued increases above inflation. But there it is, and all provinces have to deal with it.

Darcy is quite right that personal responsibility is the key, something to remember as the usual squabbling of special interests continues.

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

Annual health care crisis grips B.C.

BC ViewsTOM FLETCHER

Think about what makes a valuable employee

Ask any boss what he or she values most in a worker.

Chances are that employer will say reliability, honesty, a good work ethic and a good attitude.

There are people in town who demonstrate all those attributes and many of them are looking for work.

Are the bosses out there interested?Last week the Spotlight published a story on

the New Beginnings day program for disabled adults. Twenty-seven Princeton residents, with a variety of skills and abilities, shared their thoughts and ideas about employment.

Some of them already have jobs. Local busi-nesses such as White Robin Kennels, Princeton Plant Stop, the Chamber of Commerce, Subway, Princeton Golf Course, KVR Trail, Suzy’s Shoppe and Riverside either employ or have employed clients of the program.

Almost all of the clients volunteer in some capacity.

Others are looking for paid work, and supervi-sors at New Beginnings are constantly seeking local employers who are willing to engage with the program.

The opportunity is not limited to businesses. Residents in need of snow shoveling, yard work, home maintenance and other forms of assistance can also take advantage of this sometimes over-looked employment pool.

Clients at New Beginnings are remunerated like any other worker, with at least minimum wage or on a piecework contract.

Unlike other new employees they come with job coaches, facilitators who attend work with them, providing whatever training and supervi-sion is deemed required for however long that takes – and in some cases it has taken up to a year.

When people consider an equal opportunity workplace they generally think about age, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. It is much more than that.

Businesses that employ disabled people truly reflect the diverse nature of the community they serve. And that has to be good for everyone.

Moreover, those employers get workers who are reliable, honest, and have good ethics and attitudes.

Any boss who is being honest will tell you workers like that are worth their weight in gold.

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One of my favorite stories about “women of a certain age” belongs to my old hair-dresser in Ontario.

I don’t mean she’s old. I mean she used to be my hairdresser, a long time ago.

Mary Lou became embroiled in a dispute with a large home building center in a city near the village where we both lived.

She had ordered, and paid $7,000 for, flooring for the house she was renovating. The product was on back order. Months passed. Mary Lou was repeatedly given delivery dates that came and went while she lived without a kitchen floor. After dozens of phone calls it was admitted the material was no longer available.

Mary Lou returned to the store that day and, quite understandably, demanded a refund.

A refund was not forthcoming.There were forms to be filled out and

mailed away and approvals and signatures to collect.

Mary Lou, all of 5’ tall and weighing less

than a hundred pounds, stood squarely in front of the back desk of the building center and said she was not leaving with-out $7,000.

As you might imagine, her smoldering presence was a deterrent to business of the day. Eventually the pimple-faced young man behind the counter phoned the police, who arrived and began taking notes.

It was January. Mary Lou was dressed in a parka and had spent more than an hour indoors. Her face was red and her forehead beaded with sweat.

One of the officers asked Mary Lou if she was all right, and she replied through tight lips that she simply wanted her refund.

Concerned she was in some kind of medi-cal distress the officer then offered a chair, and a glass of water.

Mary Lou snapped. I AM HAVING A HOT FLASH.

The cop – displaying an admirable understanding for the human condition to say nothing of the basics of cus-tomer service – turned on his heel, addressed pimple-face and barked:

Give her the money.Women past the age of child

bearing don’t often encounter that kind of compassion.

There are cultural taboos controlling what we even dis-cuss about a woman’s body and

what we ignore.Breast implants? Those are dinner party

conversations. Menopause? Please, people are trying to eat.

If we acknowledge female hormones at all it is usually by way of a pitbull-wearing-lipstick joke. Many men still regard PMS as something THEY suffer though, because they live in the same house with someone who is experiencing it.

As overheard in the DeMeer kitchen: “Dad, do you think Mom might be bi-polar?”

No son, Mom is just 48.It’s not funny and it’s not shameful. A

woman my age can have mood swings that would give a linebacker whiplash and there are days her body produces more testosterone that the starting line up for the Vancouver Canucks.

We take men’s hormonal changes much more seriously. There are approximately eight million prescriptions written each year for Viagra and doctors are still telling women to brew Black Cohash and St. John’s Wort to treat depression and night sweats.

It almost goes without saying, if men experienced menopause there would be a cure.

To paraphrase Danish writer Simone de Beauvior: Being a woman is something so strange, so confusing and so complicated that only a woman would put up with it.

If the world can’t respect that just a little…I think I want my money back.

Nothing shameful about mood swings and hot flashes

old dog new tricks

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I think of January as the unofficial season of good intentions. Like a lot of people, I’ve made numerous New Years Resolutions to change some aspect of my life. By February they have always been pretty much forgotten.

Having worked with inmates in most Lower Mainland prisons, I know that for men and women coming out of prison, change is even more difficult. Many have lost family connections. Often they have few employ-ment skills. They may know only other ex-cons and have no positive vision for them-selves. There is little hope for a better future.

Upon release some return immediately to their previous haunts. Prison regulations have stripped them of the ability to plan and organize their lives. It was only with the assistance of a mentor that my friend Peter was able to throw off the far reaching shack-les of prison life.

As a boy, Peter told me, he sometimes helped himself to items in stores. If caught, his father made him pay, then gave him a whipping.

“As I got older,” he said, “I started drink-ing and hanging out with a rough crowd.”

He credits his father with ensuring he knew how to work. “I always had a job,” he said, “and I always had money. When I was 20 I bought a brand new convertible. I traded that for a pickup and drove from Ontario to B.C.”

In BC he attended a noisy drinking party. “I had money so I brought booze. I didn’t realize some of the girls were under age. The police came and I was arrested.”

That earned him time in Oakalla for con-tributing to juvenile delinquency. Here he became acquainted with hard core criminals. Upon release he began doing B & Es with a partner. That netted him 2 years in the B.C. Penitentiary.

He applied to M2/W2 (Man to Man, Woman to Woman) for a citizen sponsor and was matched with Henry, a no nonsense poultry farmer who attended a conserva-tive Mennonite church. Henry visited Peter regularly and they engaged in some intense discussions, especially concerning his cul-ture, simple life style and faith. Peter came to respect Henry for his inner strength, solid character, and total integrity. He had never been close to a strong, compassionate indi-vidual before. Pragmatic and astute, Henry evidently saw the potential in this head strong young man.

Over 14 months, a bond developed and through Henry’s influence, Peter came to have a more positive understanding of life. It was by no means a complete change though and when he was given early parole, his intention was to return to Vancouver. “I had nothing and nowhere to go,” he said.

Henry picked Peter up at the prison, with the understanding he would drop him off in Vancouver. Realizing Peter would almost

certainly return to his criminal life, he sug-gested, “why don’t you come and see my farm?” Having no better plan, Peter agreed.

“Henry introduced me to his wife and children. They welcomed me. I felt at ease and accepted.” He stayed a few days and when the contractor building a barn for Henry needed a worker, he hired Peter. “You can live with us,” Henry offered.

The family’s simple lifestyle was unfamil-iar to Peter at first. He didn’t resent their ways though. “Henry always gave thanks to God before meals. I liked that.”

“At first going to church with them was scary because it was so unfamiliar. “But peo-ple were friendly. They already knew about me from Henry. I felt accepted.”

Before long he married Sylvia, a young woman from the church. He learned several trades and always had work. They bought a small acreage and raised their 4 children there. Peter is now semi- retired.

His words when we spoke recently helped me understand more fully what had made the transformation possible. “Henry was a good influence,” he said. “I give him and the people of the church credit for helping me learn to have stability in my life. And I give God the credit for giving me a family, friends, the jobs I’ve had, and our little farm. Everything. I could not have done this on my own.” Change comes more easily when we have a friend who encourages us to go in a good direction.

Friendship has the power to save and change lives

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Overwaitea plans futureOur local Overwaitea has outgrown its current

building and is in the process of re-locating. To the residents of Princeton that news is welcoming and long overdue.

The old Overwaitea store in Princeton is 15,000 square feet. Under the present plan for the new store, the square footage is almost doubling to 24,000. A bakery and deli have been incorporated into the design. “There will also be more organic and more natural products,” Trerisan stated, “and just more product in general.”

Raptor 2000 crusher on the wayOne of only four in the world, the Raptor

2000 comes disassembled in a number of pieces and must be re-assembled at the copper mine site in Princeton, BC.

The Raptor 2000 is so large it had to be shipped from Italy to the Port of Halifax for offloading on to land. From Halifax the pieces will be transported by rail to arrive in Kamloops BC in mid-February where they will then be loaded onto special trucks and driven south to the mine site near Princeton.

Meat Pies 100g Baron of Beef & gravy in hand made pastry $6/2

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There’s no home ice advantage for PosseAndrea DeMeerSpotlight Staff

It’s not exactly a coincidence that three players on the Princeton Junior B roster grew up wearing Posse jerseys.

Given the position of the coach-ing staff, it’s more of a minor mir-acle.

“I’m really stubborn on my policy that there are no free rides on this team,” says Bill Rotheisler – repeatedly – during an interview with The Spotlight and his three home-grown players.

The issue of drafting local play-ers was addressed when Rotheisler joined the club nearly two years ago and he insisted on “full autono-my…and no local policy.”

“It caused some stress…The general theory is that the more locals, the more support you get from the community and the more people you get out to games.”

Rotheisler says it’s “incredible” to be able to sign three players in one year all from the smallest Junior B market in the province, one whose minor hockey associa-tion can only dress one team in each division.

“These guys would have been on the team regardless,” he says. “These guys earned it.”

The Posse acquired 18-year-old Bradly Palumbo last August, in a trade with the Columbia Valley Rockies where Palumbo played for two years.

“It’s always been a dream to play here,” says Palumbo. “As a lit-tle kid growing up playing hockey here you always looked up to the Posse. It was just the coolest thing to go out and skate with them. It was like you were skating with

NHLers as far as you were con-cerned then.”

Palumbo spent his minor hockey career in Princeton, Osoyoos and Penticton, finishing at the AA level and was excited as well to play for Columbia Valley as his father played for the same team.

In addition to fulfilling a child-hood goal, he was attracted to Princeton by the coaching phi-losophy and player development on offer. The day he officially joined the Posse Rotheisler made the announcement on the ice at the local rink, where Palumbo was teaching hockey school.

“It was a pretty good moment.”Rotheisler characterizes

Palumbo as “a very strong, pas-sionate hockey player” who is the number-one player in the league for controlling the game. “That’s an asset you can’t replace.”

Defenseman Craig Thompson and forward Mort Johnston fol-lowed a different path to the Posse. They started in Princeton in the tyke dressing room, and began travelling to Osoyoos to play Tier Three when they reached the age of Peewee. Both skated with the team as affiliate players before being signed to the roster this fall and both worked diligently last summer with the team’s strength and con-ditioning coach Sean MacDonald.

Thompson remembers attending Posse spring camps “when we were little. We knew we weren’t going to make it, we were like fourteen but we just wanted to participate.”

Last year, as part of the affiliate program, he started to believe the Posse was an achievable goal. “I saw the speed and I figured I could play at that speed, that I wasn’t too

far away.”Rotheisler describes Thompson

as a well-rounded player who is “already one of the fastest skaters in the league…I don’t think anyone would believe he came from Tier Three.”

Johnston is easily the player who has shown the most improvement this year, says Rotheisler, acknowl-edging there was an adjustment period moving from Tier Three

to Junior B. “We went toe to toe a few times, butted heads,” Rotheisler laughs, possibly because at 5’11” and 175 pounds Johnston has already earned a reputation for putting up a tough fight on the ice.

“There’s a lot more work you have to put in on this team,” agrees Johnston. “Every day on the ice and the mental work, there’s a lot.”

All three of the Posse’s local players confess an interest in

watching the minor Posse teams and interacting with the players. Asked what advice they would give young hockey hopefuls who may be disadvantaged playing in a small town Johnston and Palumbo share ideas about setting goals, never giv-ing up, and following your passion.

Thompson considers the ques-tion at length and grins wickedly.

“Small town my ass.”

Bob MarshMort Johnston, Bradly Palumbo and Craig Thompson are home crowd pleasers for the Princeton Posse but like every other player, they made the team the hard way.

Spotlight StaffAfter a dramatic finish to the regu-

lar season, the Princeton Posse faces first place Osoyoos Coyotes in the playoffs.

The Posse finished fourth in the Okanagan division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Saturday, just one point behind Kelowna Chiefs after the two rivals battled in the final games to determine playoff berths.

Posse head coach Bill Rotheisler said the local squad is confident chal-lenging the Coyotes, who lost only seven games all season.

“The team (Osoyoos) has the best record in the league but we fare pretty good against them. Our guys aren’t intimidated by them but we do obvi-ously respect they are a good team.”

In fact, Princeton has the best record against the Coyotes out of the rest of the division, and beat Osoyoos last week 3-2 in the race to season’s end.

“We got five points from Osoyoos in games this year and no other team has matched that accomplishment and we are the only team to have beaten them twice,” said Rotheisler.

“Our goal is obviously to go all the way and in order to do that we are realistically going to have to play

Osoyoos at some point, so if we are being true to our goal we are going to be unfazed.”

Rotheisler admitted the Posse will have be extremely focused “playing the whole time anytime we are on the ice. All five of those guys realize they have to be doing something…Osoyoos is a team where they take what you give them. I don’t think they create a whole lot but if you make a mistake they are probably going to capitalize.”

Rotheisler characterized last Wednesday’s win against the Coyotes as “twenty guys who didn’t have a brain fart…we just stuck to our fore check and stuck to our game plan.”

Friday the Posse were beaten at home – in part – by a hot goaltender for the Kelowna Chiefs. Despite out-playing and outshooting their oppo-nents, the Posse lost 3-1.

Sunday, in their final regular sea-son game the Posse chalked up an exciting 3-2 overtime win against the Sicamous Eagles.

The playoffs begin Friday February 20, with back to back games in Osoyoos before the best of seven series moves to Princeton Monday February 23 and Tuesday February 24th for games beginning each night at 7 p.m.

Princeton faces first place Osoyoos

Bob MarshThomas Cankovic celebrates a goal against the Kelowna Chiefs at home Friday night.

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Al Anderson 2

M C

Chucky 4

Fore!

Dusty 1

Mylou 3

Crosby Show

Bumpa

Joey

Happy Hour

B + E Gang 2

07-CJ

Andrea DeMeer

Palmer 3

Scholtz 2

KWH 2

The Walkers

Webby

Ma Turner

Ram 2

T J C

R + R Railroad

Froggy

Old Guy 2

Leaf's Spring

P J M

Billy-Boy 2

Philly 4

Tahm

C C Ryder 3

PSSAthleticsRNK TEAM TOTAL T Y W M GP GR GM P/G PT

1 290 0 4 0 26 273 1763 14 1.06 1

2 281 0 7 0 21 283 1760 7 0.99 3

3 278 0 5 0 23 263 1763 24 1.06 3

4 271 0 6 0 23 280 1757 13 0.97 1

5 270 0 6 0 29 275 1764 11 0.98 1

T6 267 0 7 0 24 262 1758 30 1.02 1

T6 267 0 10 0 28 275 1762 13 0.97 0

8 266 0 9 0 34 273 1767 10 0.97 1

9 264 0 6 0 16 283 1753 14 0.93 1

10 262 0 13 0 26 271 1764 15 0.97 0

11 260 0 3 0 16 261 1766 23 1.00 1

12 256 0 7 0 19 286 1754 10 0.90 1

13 255 0 2 0 20 269 1766 15 0.95 0

T14 254 0 10 0 23 260 1765 25 0.98 1

T14 254 0 8 0 23 279 1762 9 0.91 2

T14 254 0 4 0 21 274 1757 19 0.93 2

17 253 0 7 0 20 273 1756 21 0.93 0

18 251 0 6 0 30 271 1766 13 0.93 2

T19 249 0 7 0 25 274 1762 14 0.91 3

T19 249 0 2 0 15 270 1766 14 0.92 2

T19 249 0 3 0 14 264 1766 20 0.94 2

T22 248 0 8 0 20 278 1760 12 0.89 0

T22 248 0 4 0 16 273 1767 10 0.91 2

T24 247 0 9 0 23 268 1758 24 0.92 2

T24 247 0 3 0 24 265 1766 19 0.93 1

T26 246 0 8 0 18 271 1761 18 0.91 1

T26 246 0 7 0 18 266 1765 19 0.92 4

28 244 0 5 0 18 268 1760 22 0.91 1

29 243 0 4 0 16 283 1758 9 0.86 1

T30 242 0 6 0 17 265 1769 16 0.91 3

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Billy-Boy

M C

Al Anderson

Happy Hour

Chucky 2

Bumpa

Froggy

Dusty 1

Fore!

R + R Railroad

Ram 2

C + J Enterprizes

KWH

07-CJ

JoeyJoey 2

C C Ryder

Crosby Show

Scholtz

Dragon 7 2

T J C 3

Gym

Ma TurnerMa Turner 2

WebbyWebby 2

Mylou

P J M

Mullin HuffMullin Huff 2

Andrea DeMeer

B + E Gang 2

The Walkers

Palmer

PSSAthleticsRNK TEAM TOTAL T Y W M GP GR GM P/G PT

1 1152 0 11 0 140 1323 651 76 0.87 13

2 1132 0 5 0 130 1318 649 83 0.86 14

3 1127 0 7 0 143 1272 647 131 0.89 9

4 1122 0 10 0 137 1317 653 80 0.85 15

5 1116 0 5 0 126 1266 648 136 0.88 12

6 1109 0 10 0 135 1313 646 91 0.84 12

T7 1105 0 3 0 122 1339 650 61 0.83 11

T7 1105 0 6 0 135 1288 645 117 0.86 11

9 1100 0 6 0 135 1299 646 105 0.85 15

10 1098 0 5 0 132 1336 648 66 0.82 16

T11 1093 0 4 0 133 1296 648 106 0.84 10

T11 1093 0 7 0 139 1295 648 107 0.84 16

13 1092 0 5 0 121 1295 648 107 0.84 12

T14 1090 0 7 0 131 1330 643 77 0.82 13

T14 1090 0 9 0 131 1320 642 88 0.83 13

16 1087 0 2 0 125 1280 655 115 0.85 13

17 1084 0 7 0 135 1321 649 80 0.82 17

T18 1083 0 2 0 125 1313 646 91 0.82 11

T18 1083 0 6 0 111 1300 663 87 0.83 18

20 1082 0 5 0 115 1311 658 81 0.83 13

21 1081 0 0 0 119 1279 652 119 0.85 14

22 1079 0 6 0 117 1298 654 98 0.83 14

23 1078 0 7 0 121 1306 647 97 0.83 9

24 1076 0 3 0 123 1244 654 152 0.86 13

25 1075 0 1 0 125 1330 650 70 0.81 14

26 1072 0 1 0 107 1293 656 101 0.83 16

27 1069 0 4 0 110 1282 655 113 0.83 12

28 1067 0 2 0 120 1255 662 133 0.85 13

T29 1066 0 6 0 116 1294 649 107 0.82 14

T29 1066 0 10 0 134 1294 640 116 0.82 11



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Annie-Sue

Tahm

Jay Cee

Huff Mullin

N & L Services 2

Steve

Old Guy

Leaf's Spring

Puckmonkeys

Bailee's Bets

Go For It

Team Annubis 3

Han Fan

Rez

JGA

Benjowensyn

Emdubb 14

CSR

Allin 2

Debra Lyon

Philly 2

House 1

Rosajura 2

N & L Services 1 2

Argoroads

IWA 2

Bowling Alley

31 1065 0 7 0 121 1264 658 128 0.84 15

32 1064 0 4 0 131 1285 655 110 0.83 16

33 1059 0 7 0 142 1315 653 82 0.81 16

34 1056 0 4 0 125 1305 646 99 0.81 12

35 1053 0 7 0 126 1275 655 120 0.83 17

36 1049 0 5 0 117 1286 652 112 0.82 13

37 1045 0 5 0 110 1260 656 134 0.83 15

T38 1042 0 4 0 114 1255 656 139 0.83 14

T38 1042 0 3 0 103 1322 642 86 0.79 13

40 1041 0 2 0 119 1261 660 129 0.83 16

41 1039 0 6 0 136 1296 650 104 0.80 14

T42 1037 0 4 0 116 1275 646 129 0.81 11

T42 1037 0 6 0 108 1271 660 119 0.82 14

T44 1036 0 4 0 116 1279 654 117 0.81 11

T44 1036 0 4 0 109 1268 656 126 0.82 14

46 1030 0 9 0 122 1291 649 110 0.80 15

47 1029 0 4 0 110 1250 654 146 0.82 16

48 1028 0 5 0 106 1221 657 172 0.84 11

49 1023 0 6 0 117 1264 659 127 0.81 14

50 1022 0 7 0 119 1265 643 142 0.81 12

T51 1017 0 4 0 125 1263 648 139 0.81 13

T51 1017 0 2 0 115 1248 657 145 0.81 14

T53 1015 0 3 0 104 1275 654 121 0.80 14

T53 1015 0 9 0 113 1277 650 123 0.79 18

55 1014 0 8 0 101 1279 652 119 0.79 15

56 1006 0 3 0 108 1293 664 93 0.78 18

57 999 0 4 0 101 1263 666 121 0.79 19

58 997 0 5 0 101 1303 653 94 0.77 16

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The provincial government continues to miss the target on residential and guide-outfitters allotments, says a local hunter and past president of a regional conservation organization.

Ken Sward of BC Wildlife Federation Region 8 Okanagan-Similkameen said recent readjustments to the share of big-game ani-mals resident hunters can hunt isn’t enough.

“It’s basically irrelevant,” he said. “When resident hunters face odds of acquiring a hunt for some animals of over 30 to one, I ques-tion if there should be any allocation given to foreign hunters.”

A provincial plan to readjust big-game allotments was rolled out in December. The adjustment represented 168 animals in lim-ited entry hunt areas shifting from resident hunters to guide outfitters.

After the announcement in late 2014, resi-dent hunters and lobby groups held protests throughout the province.

After listening to the protests, Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced last week the numbers were being adjusted to a shift of about 60 animals to guide-outfitters.

The changes affect bull elk and either-sex elk permits on Vancouver Island, moose in the Thompson and Omineca regions, bison in the Peace region and bighorn sheep and griz-zly bear in the Kootenays.

There are 34 limited-entry hunts in the province that are divided between resident hunters and guide outfitters, who typically guide clients from the U.S. and Europe. Resident hunters enter a regional lottery for the available opportunities.

Even with the recent changes, a massive rally is planned for March 2 in Victoria at the BC Legislature.

“We hope thousands of people will come out. We have busses coming from all over,” Sward said. Sward said resident hunters are fed up with regulations imposed on them by the provincial government over the years and it’s time for them to stand up and together.

“It’s a death by a thousand cuts to the resident hunters. We’re facing limited entry, hunter numbers have dropped in half over night, gun registry is another blow to hunting, excessive restrictions on regulated hunting.”

Sward has personally waited 20 years to hunt sheep locally and at this point in his life feels he couldn’t actually complete a success-ful hunt.

“I’m too old so I’ve missed out on that opportunity and I live here and pay taxes locally and I’m the one that missed out,” he said.

Anyone wanting more information about the rally at the BC Legislature can contact the organizer via email at [email protected].

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Province still missing target, says local hunter

Moose are the most sought-after species for hunters in B.C., with harvest restricted by a lottery in most regions. Hunting is increasing in popularity after a long period of decline.

Black Press offers $5,000 business scholarshipsBlack Press

It’s that time of the year, when graduates are filing off their report cards and transcripts to the programs and uni-versities they’re eyeing as their new four-year homes.

And after all that work just to get in, to beat the odds and a whole lot of other appli-cants, they could use some aid.

That’s why Black

Press will be supply-ing up to 37 freshman students accepted to the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business with $5,000 annual schol-arships – for students in several communi-ties and districts Black Press’s newspapers serve.

Applying for the scholarship is simple: every high school stu-dent accepted into the

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organization;• Highlight your

personal goals, ambition and judgement of ethi-cal behaviour;

• Graduate from one of the participating school districts

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Princeton atoms on their way to the finals

Bob MarshThere really is a goalie under there. The Princeton Minor Posse Atoms are on their way to the division finals after a stellar playoff run. The Atoms beat West Kelowna 2 handily on the weekend 7-5 and 9-1. The finals are next weekend, best of three, against another West Kelowna squad. Check the Princeton Minor Hockey Facebook page for game times. Right: Jaiden Mullin celebrates a goal against Kelowna during the semi finals on Sunday.

Princeton bowlers Linnea Graham and Ian Kinsey are lined up for a tournament in Kamloops this weekend as they bowl to win $1,500 each, or a trip to Hawaii. The team won the event last year.

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The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

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Heritage Week in Hedley celebrates flying ace

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Spotlight StaffHeritage Week in Hedley will

highlight one of its own, Butch Barton and the role the flying Ace filled in the Battle of Britain.

Andy English, a director with the Hedley Museum, will pilot the one-hour talk Friday night.

“He was a very well respected flight commander,” English said of Barton, who died in September 2010.

“I got the chance to meet him a couple times when I first moved here. He still lived here. He was great.”

Barton was born in Kamloops June 7, 1916.

At 19, he signed up for the Royal Air Force and was accepted at a recruiting office in Vancouver.

Barton served with the 249 Squadron during the Battle of Britain from May 15, 1940 to December 8, 1941. He became the commander of the unit in December 1940.

Barton saw a lot of action dur-ing his time with the air force.

He was shot down at least once during the Battle of Britain and he lived through an engine failure while flying a Hurricane in July 1941. He suffered serious burns and was hospitalized for several weeks.

Barton retired from the RAF in 1959. He spent between 20 to 25 years living in Hedley moving sometime in the 1990s for health reasons.

In addition to recounting Barton’s life, English will also provide some general details on the Battle of Britain.

“It’s the 75th anniversary of

the Battle of Britain this year,” he said.

The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces and was the largest and most damaging aerial bombing mission of its time.

The German objective was to gain air superiority over the RAF.

“They had to outshoot the Germans and outlast them and they did,” English said. “For someone that lived through that it was just one of the most dramatic things in their lives.”

Also to celebrate Heritage Week a showing of the clas-

sic movie The Battle of Britain (1969) will be held at the Hedley Community Club starting at 7 p.m.

The movie is an historical reenactment of the air war in the early days of the Second World War, for control of the skies over Britain as the new Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force deter-mine whether or not an invasion can take place. The outstanding cast includes Laurence Olivier, Trevor Howard, Patrick Wymark, Michael Caine, and Susannah York.

Both events are by donation.

Butch Barton of Hedley was shot down at least once during WWII.

Valley First is offering $32,000 in education awards to secondary and post-secondary students throughout British Columbia in 2015.

Over the last 15 years, Valley First has given out more than $330,000 to students going on to post-secondary education.

Eleven education awards of $2,000 each will be presented to qualifying secondary and post-secondary students throughout the province who demonstrate outstanding school and community involvement. The competition is open to students who are members of Valley First, or the dependent of a Valley First member.

“At Valley First, we recognize the importance of continuing education and we know that for many young people, attending post-secondary school can be a pipe dream because of high tuition fees,”

says Susan Byrom, senior manager of community investment at Valley First. “That’s why Valley First is proud to continue our education awards program to offer deserving secondary and post-secondary students who are committed to academic excellence and community leadership some financial reward”

Rounding out Valley First’s education award program is an education award in recognition of Valley First’s innovative community program, Feed the Valley. Two education awards of $2,500 each will be offered to secondary and post-secondary stu-dents who volunteer with their local food bank. The Feed the Valley Volunteer Education Awards are open to students who have demonstrated outstand-ing community volunteerism with their local food bank in communities where Valley First operates.

Valley First supports students

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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.

THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN!

Thumbs up to the staff and volunteers of the Princeton Museum for the many ways they enrich our community.

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Peggy Terry retired from the Royal Bank on June 30, 1999. Last week the bank sent her a $500 cheque for the Hedley Cenotaph Renewal Project.

The money came out of a fund cur-rent and former employees can apply to on behalf of a charitable organiza-tion in their community. Those mak-ing such a request must be actively volunteering in their community.

Peggy began working for RBC sev-eral years after completing grade 10. She started as a teller at the Main and 25th branch in Vancouver. From there she transferred to several other cit-ies, including Richmond and Duncan. After receiving training in finance and administration at UBC, in 1975 she was assigned to the Visa Centre in Vancouver. Here she gained a breadth of experience in such departments as Collections, Security, Customer Service Audits and Bankruptcies. In time she was elevated to the position

of Supervisor of Authorization.Prior to her retirement, Peggy

and her husband Bill, now deceased, searched widely throughout the Okanagan Valley, looking for a home in an area where it was quiet and he could fish. They bought a home just outside Hedley and moved in the day after she retired.

Peggy came to Hedley with much needed organizing capability, a will to get things done, and plenty of energy. She also had experience in volunteer-ing, having begun as a member of the Legion Teen Auxiliary at age 15. Later she organized a Big Brothers bowling fund raiser each year . As a member of the Variety Club, she persuaded the organization to advertise the avail-ability of Visa and MasterCard for donation purposes. This boosted the group’s income.

It was Mitzie Helmstead, now liv-ing in Princeton, who persuaded me to join the Museum Society,” she said. “Then the president, Harry Alton,

also now in Princeton, talked me into becoming a Director.”

She joined the OAPO and when the local group decided to break away from the parent organization and become the Hedley Seniors’ Centre, she did the considerable paperwork to make this happen. Presently she is serving as Treasurer. She is also a board member and Treasurer at the Hedley Grace Church.

“I meet a lot of great people in my volunteer roles,” she said. “I enjoy having these people around me.”

The Cenotaph Renewal Project was initiated by local historical research-ers, Jennifer Douglass and Andy English. It’s purpose is to remember those who served in the Armed Forces to defend our freedom. Anyone want-ing to donate to the fund can contact the Hedley Historical Museum Society at 250-292-8787.

Hedley cenotaph receives donation

Peggy Terry (left) handing envelope with cheque to Hedley Museum Society Treasurer, Margaret Skaar

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CAPRICORN: Real estate values have been rebounding, Capricorn. If you are in the market to sell your home, now may be your chance to do so, but make sure you accept a good offer.

AQUARIUS: Your responsibilities are at an all-time high, Aquarius. If you speak up, plenty of people will be willing to lend a hand. You just have to accept their offers to help.

PISCES: Pisces, start visualizing positive outcomes and you can produce winning results. A negative attitude will only prevent success.

ARIES: Aries, expect to scramble at the last minute when you have to get something finished. It may elevate your blood pressure, but you’ll feel good when the task is completed.

TAURUS: You have to take a stand on a highly contested matter, Taurus. There’s no way to avoid the situation, so it’s best if you just meet it head on. Others will appreciate your direct approach.

GEMINI: Gemini, say goodbye to a bad situation, as a better one is on the horizon. It is about time you make things work in your favor and enjoy some R&R.

CANCER: Cancer, you have grown in many ways and people are trying to get used to your new persona. They see you as a new person, and that will require an adjustment period.

LEO: Leo, paying off a large debt may empty out your bank account, but you have to look at the benefits of the situation. No more interest payments mean more savings.

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SCORPIO: This could be a time of profound changes in an important relationship, Scorpio. If you keep an open mind, there is no limit to the benefits that await.

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, after a few bumpy spells, you may be on the road to a financial recovery. Monitor your spending and continue to maintain your financial discipline.

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Mathieson Heritage Services has been offered a lease for Grist Mill at Keremeos, effective April 1, Minster of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced Monday.

Mathieson Heritage Services has had stewardship of Grist Mill since 2013 and has been offered a fur-ther one-year temporary lease and invited to apply for a 10-year nominal rent tenure. The long-term arrange-ment will allow Mathieson Heritage Services to grow the visitor and com-munity services at the historic mill and gardens.

“Grist Mill is an important part of the community and I am pleased that Mathieson Heritage Services will have the opportunity to continue to

strengthen the community through their enterprising plans for the prop-erty,” said MLA Linda Larson.

Keremeos Grist Mill was pur-chased by the province as a heritage property in 1979. The five-hectare property includes a visitor centre, gar-dens and a camping and RV site. Since 2002, the povince has invested $1.35 million in the property.

Photo: Staff and Grist Mill Foundation members celebrate with a glass of heritage apple cider moments after it was made public that the heritage site’s contract has been renewed with Mathieson Heritage Services. Left to right, Chris Mathieson, Denis O’Gorman, Celia Pattenden, Joyce Barton, Dave Cursons, Flo Winfrey, and Marilyn Basztura.

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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 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 op-portunities, 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, featur-ing 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 con-tact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010

Community:INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION?For people who want to learn to pray with great sim-plicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know them-selves, 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.

PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: 167 Vermilion Avenue [email protected]

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 busi-nesses. Call 1-866-856-8442

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

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

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

Community: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.

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

MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am

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

VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BR. #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 � rst and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information.

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

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 sup-port, 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 con� -dential services.

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE:@ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge nec-essary. Call Gail @ 250-295-0171

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB:Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157

Health

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN:If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266TOPS: (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

HealthCOMPASSIONATE 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 con� dential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:Meet Friday & Saturday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Li-brary call 250-295-7005

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 AL-ANON:Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:00 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

Club Notes:FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER:Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95A.F. & A.M. C/O Box 174Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

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

ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949.

PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet � rst 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.

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

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

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

THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR 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.

Club Notes:

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

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

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

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

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB:Meets every Wednesday @ 6 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. 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

RECREATIONAL BADMINTON:Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome. Adult & Juniors (age 12+)

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

PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY:Lori Gullison 250-295-3977

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

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

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

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

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

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 [email protected]

Princeton Pentecostal Church

165 Vermilion Avenueinvites you to join us in

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Pastor Jack McNeil250-295-7951

Princeton Baptist Church

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship

10:00 am

250-295-7752

St. Paul’s United Anglican Church

O� ce: 250-295-7714

WORSHIP - 10:00 AM

190 - 1st AvenueEveryone Welcome

Living Water Community Church

Invites You to38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 Morning Worship Pastor George Donovan

Tel: 250-295-7733Cell: 250-293-6447

Shining His Light Ministries

(By Coopers)Join us for “Gospel Hour”Sunday mornings, 11 am

We would love to meet you.

250-293-1205

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In Loving Memory of John SinclairFebruary 13, 1915 - February 19, 2013

We thought of you today,But that is nothing new.We thought about you yesterday,And days before that too.We think of you in silence,We often speak your name.Now all we have are memories,And your picture in this Frame.Your Memory is our keepsake,With which we’ll never part.God has you in his keeping,We have you in our heart.

Author ~ Unknown

Loving Wife Eleanor, Barbara/Jim,

Noreen/Mervin, Earl/Sandi,

Grandchildren & Great Granchildren

Announcements

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Children

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In Memoriam

Employment

Business Opportunities

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

Gym for lease with all equip-ment. Call 250-488-7294

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee re-placements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus urgently requires a Power En-gineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our web-site: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualifi ed Class 1 Drivers, steady year round Super B Flat Deck work. We offer group health benefi ts, matched con-tribution pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. Apply on line at:sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250)357-2009/call 1-888-357-2612 ext. 230

Help WantedCommunity Health Nurse

sought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

Dr. Barry Cook is looking for a casual, part time CDA. Recep-tion would be an asset. Please mail resumes to Box 129, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.

Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. ShopRite Marine/Log-

ging, Port McNeill, BCSend resume to:

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In Memoriam

Employment

Help WantedNow Hiring! Kaloya Contract-ing Ltd. is looking to fi ll the be-low positions. Management couple and a maintenance personnel for Ot-ter Lake Provincial Park. Part-time Evening mainte-nance personnel ( 3 nights a week ) for Allison Lake Provin-cial Park.Job Applications can be found at our website: www.campo-kanagan.com Email Applica-tions to [email protected] or Fax 250-548-0047

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

Services

Financial ServicesGET 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

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.

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Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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In Memoriam

Services

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

Misc ServicesHearts Galore?Go to the Christmas Store. Valentines?Think outside the chocolate box!Great gifts for any occasion!By Fields.On-line: Christmas store & more.Dian @ 250-295-0409

Painting & Decorating

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

3 Rooms For $2992 Coats Any Colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra)Price incls. Cloverdale Premium

Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsKWIKAUCTIONS.COM online-only weekly New/Used Restaurant & Commercial Food Equipment Auc-tions. Every auction ends Thursday night beginning @ 6pm (PST) View our website www.KwikAuctions.com for catalog & inventory pictures -Preview our auction fl oor in person 9am- 4pm, Mon-Fri - 7305 Meadow Ave, Burnaby (604-299-2517)

Friendly Frank1 Winter Tire 235-75R15 Arc-tic Claw. Good tread. $25.00. 1-50ft heavy duty trailer elec-tric extension cord. $20.00 Phone 250-295-0028

Heavy Duty Machinery

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 1-866-528-71081-778-298-3192 8am-5pm

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antiques, Native Art, Estates +Chad: 250-499-0251 Local

Real Estate

Business for SaleDVD RENTAL business. Sell-ing due to illness. Fully stocked $5500 obo. 250-542-0743www.tigressevideoretals.mydvd kiosks.net

For Sale By OwnerModular Home in Pines Trailer Park, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, handicap accessible, carport and work shop, $100,000. For more in-formation call 250-295-7425

Homes WantedWANTED TO PURCHASE 2+ acres with residence within 10 km of Princeton. Price refl ec-tive of property value. Horse set up ideal, but not neces-sary. Judy 604-617-3470

Rentals

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

1 bedroom furnished suite for rent in down town Princeton, level access, including power & heat & satellite TV $550 per month. Need excellent Refer-ences, D.D. Cat maybe?? Avail. Feb. 1st. Phone 604-484-2783 and leave a message with the best time to call back.

Apartments for rent in Prince-ton, available now. Level ac-cess in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $500.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for de-tails or leave a message with the best time to call back.

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

Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

COMMERCIAL SPACE forrent 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

Mobile Homes & Pads

For Rent2 bedroom mobile home in Deblyn. Quiet location close to school. $650.00 per month plus utilities. Phone 250-295-6993. Available March 1/2015.

Homes for Rent3+ BEDROOM house, in Tay-lor’s Mill by the golf course. Large yard. Recently remod-eled. Avail Now. $725/month. Discount of $20 for prompt ren-tal payment. 1-509-477-9504 or 250-295-3536.

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

For LeaseCommercial space for lease. 1500 square feet. 20ft ceilings, overhead door, small offi ce. $850.00/month. Day time call 604-877-1599 & Night time call 604-298-1948.

For LeaseNew 680 sq. ft. 1 bedroom suite in commercial building. Lots of parking & lots of stor-age. Washer & Dryer. 1 year lease. $750/month/single $900/month/two people. Open house for viewing Feb 27th & 28th. Call 604-877-1599(Day) & 604-298-1948(Night) for any questions. Located at 600 Si-milkameen.

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

Offi ce/Retail2 - 200 sqft offi ce space available.. Call Heather 250-295-8025

SPACE FOR LEASE:Commercial Space Down-

town. Space two. 195 Bridge St. Beside

Around Corner Cafe. 4 park-ing spaces available. Heat &

AC included.Available March 1st.

Call 250-295-3640Ask for Peter for more de-

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