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TELUS investing $300,000 in PrincetonTELUS expanding service to meet growing demand

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Princeton, B.C. – TELUS is investing $300,000 in Princeton this year to enhance its wireless and wired broadband Internet coverage for area residents and businesses.

“TELUS’ $300,000 investment means people and businesses right here in Princeton will have more access to the Internet and enhanced wire-less services,” said Steve Jenkins, TELUS gen-eral manager for the Southern Interior. “The demand for advanced communications services is exploding in Princeton, and TELUS is com-mitted to bringing the latest technology, both wired and wireless, to the community.”

This significant investment is part of a $3 billion, three-year commitment to invest in B.C. made last year and builds upon the $29 bil-lion TELUS has already invested in operations and technology throughout the province since 2000. By the end of this year TELUS will have invested $500,000 in new technology and infra-structure in Princeton since 2011.

TELUS’ investment in communities extends past providing customers with world-class technology. As members of every community TELUS services, TELUS, our team members and retirees give where we live, supporting grass-roots and community organizations across B.C.

“At TELUS we truly see ourselves as mem-bers of each community where we operate across B.C., and we recognize our investment in local organizations is as important as our investment in technology and infrastructure,” continued Jenkins. “Our simple philosophy, Ambassador candidates shared their talents during the Princeton Youth Ambassador Talent Night

and Apron Auction on Thursday, June 6 at the Riverside Centre. Photo: Layne Robillard, Weyerhaeuser Ambassador Candidate performs Dance of the Misty Mountains, to an appreciative crowd of family, friends and neighbours.

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SpotlightCOMMUNITY

ArtsGARDEN 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:FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN:Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. Next date to be announced. Pre-register @ Nearly New on Vermil-ion Ave.

ADULT & YOUTH BADMINTON:Grades 4 -12 Monday nights 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ P.S.S... Gym.

INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION?For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new 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. & 6 p.m.. - 8 p.m.Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES:New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year.

wELCOME wAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. Call 1-866-856-8442

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.

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.

BACKDOOR COFFEE HOUSE:Every Friday @ 7 p.m. Bring your in-strument - music for every age. Come and join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley at “The Backdoor”. Great music - great cpmpany.

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 Sun-day, 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]

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 7p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

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

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

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY:Meets at the Chamber Basement 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 PXA grounds. New Members welcome!

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 at the Sunflowers Downs Race Track. 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 Fair Grounds. 6:30 p.m. New Members 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

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

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

YOUTH & ADULT CHOIR:If you would like to join, come to the Baptist Church at practice times.Youth Christmas Musical, Monday’s 3:45 - 4:15. Adults Christmas Musical, Once upon a Holy Night. Sunday’s 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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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Invites ALL KIDS to bring their DADS to the FAMILY FISHING

DAY EVENTSaturday, June 15th

Chain Lake10:00 am to 3:00 pmFREE Lunch Provided (Prizes to all Kids)

Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists enjoyed a 2 ½ hour nature walk through Melissa and Wayne Manning’s property on Copper Mountain Road, Saturday, June 8. Fourteen of us, led by Peter Antonick, spent the sunny morning scouting for wildflowers, mushrooms, old growth trees, birds and other wildlife. We were rewarded with the discovery of various varieties of wildflowers, including fireweed, rosy pussytoes, and small-flowered penstemon.

One of our club birding experts observed 25 species of birds, while others discovered two

types of tree frogs and a striped garter snake that conveniently slithered up the branches of a small tree to allow us great viewing! Many thanks to the Mannings for graciously allowing us to wander at will throughout their acreage.

Our next field trip will be held on June 22, when Tip Anderson will take us to Wolfe Lake for some hiking and/or kayaking. Phone Tip at 250-295-3369 to confirm and meet at Billy’s at 9 am. We have a full slate of field trips lined up for the next 3 months; for more information on them call 250-295-7560. After this month’s meeting we will not meet again until September 10, when Zoe Kirk will speak on bear awareness, specific to this area.

Janis WrightVermilion Forks Field Naturalists

This striped garter snake is one of the many interesting creatures naturalists come across while out on their nature walks.

Copper Mountain Road nature walk

Photo contributed by Mary Masiel

It is official! The RDOS Board has passed a resolution to place the Granite Creek ghost town on the Heritage Register for Area H. Special thanks to Lindsay Bourque of RDOS for her hard work. Lindsay provided us with information on how to prepare a Statement of Significance which was needed for the Board presentation and she patiently advised us on amending and editing the Statement. Lindsay then added this subject to the RDOS meet-ing agenda to be voted upon. We are so very grateful to her. Without her help this could not have hap-pened.

What does this mean? Placing a site on the Heritage Register does not protect the site. It for-mally recognizes Granite Creek as an historic place. Having Granite on the Historic Register will

“enhance the public’s appreciation of the identity and character” of the town.

So now what happens? Lindsay explained she must provide notice to the province within 30 days. After that we are hoping applications can be made for funding for interpretive signs to be placed in the town. High on our wish list is to get RDOS to turn the Granite Creek ghost town into a park, however, that will be a massive undertaking which could take years to complete.

For right now we can all rejoice in the fact that our 1885 ghost town called Granite Creek has offi-cially been recognized as an historic place.

Diane and Bob SterneCoalmont

Granite Creek

recognized as historic

siteThe 1885 ghost town called Granite Creek has officially been rec-ognized as an historic place.

Photo contributed by Bob Sterne

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Garden trends Terracotta, wood, and warm tones are all the rage

Plastic is out; long live terracotta! That is a pretty accurate summary of the trends that will shape the 2013 gardening season. Green, as in environmental and natural, is everywhere. With eco-friendly design in the spotlight, the yard is being transfor med into an outdoor room where all the family loves to hang out.

Fun, food, and relaxationThe infatuation with cocooning or outdooring,

or whatever else you’d like to call this phenomenon, is catching. People want to make the most of their homes and are organizing their yards so they can spend as much time there as possible, day as well as night. Outdoor kitchens and li ving areas are more popular than ever, and numerous products are in the stores to prove it. The beauty of outdoor furniture is remarkable, and the quality of the materials and fabrics, exceptional. Forget about those soaking wet cushions after a few drops of rain, or colours that fade with exposure to the sun!

Wood furniture is still popular for 2013. It can be elegant or rustic and it always fits perfectly with con-sumers concerned about the environment. Because wood is more expensive to buy and also requires upkeep, many people are turning towards synthetic rattan, a resin that can be recycled and that is often

mistaken for a natural fibre. The trend in colours for cushions and accessories

is turning towards warm to nes, such as red, poppy, lemon yellow, royal blue, or emerald green. These are the same colours that are dictating summer clothing fashions this year.

Pots here, there, and everywhereContainer planting, far from being a thing of the

past, is more popular than ever. Balcony gardens and urban vegetable plots are definitely in. Why? Because this type of gardening is ultra “green”. You can savour your own potted organic tomatoes, grow fresh herbs to sprinkle over your pasta, and plant fragrant native flowers in every nook and cranny. To stay in keeping with the latest trends, pots and containers should be made of terracotta, wood, or stone. These can be found in natural colours or in vibrant shades like the warm tones of your patio furniture. In the yard, pots decorate pathways and bring a touch of colour and warmth to the land-scape.

Speaking of landscaping, flowers that bloom all summer long are in great demand again this year. We’re talking about gardens that are in flower from spring to fall. Let yourself succumb to the charms of ornamental grasses, and you’ll be right in keeping with the trend.

Be greener than greenYou can never be green enough, or so they say.

For 2013 and into the future, opt for methods that save water and energy, such as rainwater recupera-tion, the installation of a drip irrigation system, and low-energy lighting. In other words, think first and foremost about the environment as you plan your garden and yard.

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SpotlightOPINION

VICTORIA – As she unveiled her new cabinet, Premier Christy Clark promised a “line-by-line” review of government spending to deliver a balanced budget this year.

Statements such as this would have more credibility if politicians subjected their own personal spending to the same scrutiny. That’s still not happening in B.C.

Expense accountability has come a long way in the last year, thanks mainly to the work of now-departed Auditor General John Doyle, who swung the cobweb-covered door open on B.C.’s secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Chaired by the speaker and run by senior MLAs from both parties, the committee had been doing pretty much whatever it wanted with MLAs’ own expenses.

Doyle’s audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, part of a lax accounting system that included inac-curate bank records and inadequate management of the legislature gift shop and dining room. The operating budget of the legislature and constituencies runs to more than $60 million a year.

Now-retired speaker Bill Barisoff asked the auditor to give a pass to the $119,000 annual allowance for each of the 85 constituency offices. Transfer amounts and payroll expenses were verified, but constituency expenses were not, likely because these records weren’t kept either.

I’m not suggesting that there has been any misuse of public funds. The point is we don’t know, and the notion of an “honour system” for politicians’ expenses has become unacceptable.

A similar toxic tale has been unfolding in the Senate in Ottawa. It has its own secretive committee called the Board of Internal Economy, which was forced into the open after trying to sweep Senator Mike Duffy’s housing claims under the red rug of the Senate chamber.

Duffy has lived in Ottawa for decades, first as a TV host and then senator, but he decided the rules were loose enough that he could

claim his summer place in Prince Edward Island as his principal residence. An audit has also found he was claiming living expenses in Ottawa while campaigning for the Conservatives back east. It turns out the key ingredient in an honour system is honour.

This mess goes back more than a century in B.C. and Canada, and has its roots in the British Parliament, where MPs and Lords had a system of claiming all sorts of expenses, including construction of a “duck house” and maintenance of the moat around an Honourable Member’s castle.

Many years ago, British MPs convinced themselves that they were underpaid, and rather than create a pub-lic fuss by giving themselves a big raise, they would

be able to top it up by claiming up to 250 pounds at a time without receipts. Cheers!

You can imagine how well that worked out. As one observer put it, the system was not only open to abuse, it was actually designed for it.

Here in B.C., the next step is obvious. If you go to the website of Alberta Premier Alison Redford, you can easily find the link to her detailed expense reports, itemized for travel, meals, hotel rooms and so forth. Alberta cabinet ministers provide the same disclosure.

B.C. cabinet ministers’ travel expenses are now reported, but only as an occasional lump sum.

As a result of Doyle’s revelations last summer, B.C.’s Legislative Assembly Management Committee now meets in public, with tran-scripts of proceedings available. But MLA expenses are still not item-ized. Total expenditures are being reported on a quarterly basis, but with no detail to explain why some MLAs have much higher totals than others.

It’s time to sweep out the cobwebs.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com [email protected]

Expense cleanup must continue

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Black PressGuest Editorial

Mystery Twins; Who are they? Check next weeks Spotlight for the answer.1) They were 2 1/2 years old when this was taken in 1997 2) After high school their father became a pilot. 3) The family lived on the Coalmont/Tulameen Road.Answer to the previous week: Inga Worthing

Well, at least she didn’t show up riding a Jet Ski.It’s a week since Premier Christy Clark announced

her choice of Westside-Kelowna, neighbour to the Penticton riding, as the place she would be running for a seat in legislature, after failing to win Vancouver-Point Grey in the May 14 election.

Since Wednesday, there’s already lots of negative commentary about her choice. But politics aside, it was a near inevitable choice. The Central Okanagan is a stronghold for the Liberals, and has provided two of the province’s longest serving premiers — W.A.C. Bennett and his son Bill — whom Clark was quick to try to identify herself with.

After losing Point Grey, Clark had no choice but to choose the safest riding possible to run in. And with Ben Stewart willing to step aside gracefully after tak-ing Westside-Kelowna with 58 per cent of the vote, it would be hard to imagine a more suitable riding.

What remains to be seen is whether having the premier in an Okanagan riding will benefit the area. In the past, the valley has benefitted from having a strong caucus within the caucus — the so called Okanagan caucus. Even if you don’t share the conservative ide-ology, it would be hard to discount the work done by Rick Thorpe and Bill Barisoff who, working together with other Okanagan MLAs, managed to make sure many needed and beneficial projects for the valley got pushed through the legislature.

The first test for the new Okanagan caucus will be the expansion of Penticton Regional Hospital. Promises abounded during the election that this project was going to move forward, especially from Clark, who pledged to remove any barriers to the long delayed and badly needed project.

The question is, will Clark work with her fellow Okanagan MLAs to fast track the project, or will she act first as premier and chose whichever politically expedient path presents itself?

Choice of seat inevitable

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical well-being of the region.

These non-profit organizations have the opportunity to apply for a Property Tax Exemption. The following criteria will determine eligibility.

The applicant(s) must:

• Qualify for an exemption under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the general authority for property tax exemptions. (Sections 809 and 810);

• Be in compliance with Regional District policies, plans, bylaws, and regulations (i.e. zoning);

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

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

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

Application forms are available online at www.rdos.bc.ca. or at the RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC.

The deadline for submitting completed application forms including supporting documentation is JULY 31, 2013.

Successful applicants may be asked to publicly acknowledge the exemption.

If you require further information, assistance completing your application or wish to view the Property Tax Exemption Policy, please call Michelle Sideroff, Finance Department at 250-490-4227 or email at [email protected]

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Reverend John Goodfellow honouredDear Editor,A sincere thank you is due to Area ̀ H` Director,

Brad Hope and Ms. Anne Hazlewood, Area Manager, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure for the placement of signs marking Goodfellow Creek on the Hope Princeton high-way in Manning Park.

The creek was named after Reverend John C. Goodfellow D.D. (1890-1968) in the early 1950s by then-park ranger Robert Boyd. John Goodfellow resided in Princeton for many years and served as United Church Minister at St. Paul`s United from 1927 until his retirement in 1958. He was very active in the community with a special interest in local history, working closely with the BC Historical Society. In 1958 `The Story of Similkameen` was published and, although now out of print, it is still considered to be an accurate and well documented account of the valley`s timeline and events. The connection to Manning Park stems from a boys group that Rev. Goodfellow mentored through the church and each year he would lead them on a hike over the Dewdney Trail to Hope. He completed this nineteen times from 1927 to 1946. Goodfellow Creek was always a favourite stop for a drink of water by John Goodfellow in his later years, and it was surely reminiscent of his many hikes over the mountains there.

It is indeed an honour to have the creek marked with signs and this would not have been possible without the time and attention given by Mr. Hope and Ms. Hazlewood.

Again, many thanks for your efforts.Chris Goodfellow (Grandson)Coalmont, B.C.

Dear Sir,My concern with the Coalmont

Road, is that a very narrow, moun-tainous by-way, has become a major transportation corridor for large commercial vehicles, includ-ing b-trains. The Coalmont Energy Corp. mine and numerous logging companies use this route to trans-port their goods to market. This road was never designed for these huge, heavy trucks, the vehicles have a tendency to take up the whole road and even the shoulders on the curves(of which there are many). The edges of the road are breaking, crumbling and in many cases sinking and threatening to break away and slough off, down to the river. We need commerce and jobs, but we have to consider the infrastructure and the main-tenance of same, when encourag-

ing this type of activity. Do these company’s pay anything toward the maintenance of this road? Those of us that live beyond Coalmont and rely on the road for transportation for access to medical and access to ambulances, access to shopping, and all the other things required to sustain life, need this road. It is slowly becoming unusable due to the heavy traffic. It is also becom-ing dangerous, as we never know what kind of monster truck will be just around the bend. This road needs to be up-graded, with proper signage, weight limits and mainte-nance. It needs to be widened( there is even one section that is one-way only) Let’s not wait until someone is killed, to address this problem.

Anne M. PasseyCoalmont, B.C.

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For the past year and a half, The Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) has been work-ing diligently to organize and initiate a five year plan for maintaining and upgrading of the PXA Grounds. With the assistance of Councillor Jason Earle - town liaison, the group was successful in creating the plan. “Jason is an asset, said Paul Bedard, PXA president, “he was instrumental in getting us organized.”

Upon hearing their direction during the 2012 Annual General Meeting, Area H Director Brad Hope set himself to work to find a way to assist the group of volunteers.

With thanks to the dedication and hard work of Director Hope and the cooperation of the Town of Princeton, a grant of $30,000 was pre-sented to the PXA.

One of the major issues for the PXA has been the cost of power for many years. The grant has been applied to changing over all the aging lights/fixtures to that of new energy efficient lighting.

Hayes Creek Electric was contracted to do the work and has done, “a great job.” Bedard adds his commendation to vice president Danny Kastor. “Danny really got things going with Brad and Jim—you folks have rolled up your sleeves and really made it happen,” he said.

“Our group (the PXA) works very well togeth-er,” said Kastor, “We have many projects under-way and a great deal of support.”

We have a great relationship and arrangement with the Town of Princeton, Jody Woodford working to repair barns, Mike Grgich working on grandstand (also loaning his equipment for other work on grounds) All Purpose Roofing crew has replaced two roofs and Director Hope has given us the lighting—explains Kastor.

Hope was pleased to assist with the lighting upgrade. “It’s good work,” he said, “and I cer-tainly appreciate the diligence of the PXA.”

Greg Palmar, Jim and Todd(not in photo) Barnes of Hayes Creek Electric, PXA president Paul Bedard, Mayor Frank Armitage, Area H Director Brad Hope and PXA vice president Danny Kastor are all pleased with the major improve-ment to the lighting in the Ag Barn and other areas on the PXA grounds.

Special Olympic Bocce players Dana Slaton left and Megan Ratcliff far right, will head for Langley, B.C., along with their coach Kelsey Keglovig in July. Slaton and Ratcliff will participate in a Provincial tournament from July 11 to the 14.

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Krankin’ Vintage celebrates 6th Anniversary

This 59’ Chevy Parkwood demonstrates how camping was done in the good-ole-days...“This brings back memories,” said Folk as he reminisced about “Uncle Mike, Aunt Dorothy and the kids during a camping trip when I was about five.”—”This set up reminds me of them.”

On June 1, Randy Folk owner/operator of Krankin’ Vintage Restoration celebrated his 6th anniversary in business by rescuing 30 cars from the “crusher” and showing a few of them in his annual car show.

Classic was the theme for this years show and featured a ‘53 Pontiac Chieftain, ‘67 Dart, Gouda and Ford Galaxie, a’66 Meteor and ‘73 Dodge Scamp.

Visitors to the car show were treated to a bar-becue lunch as well as baked goodies from the Princeton Dollar Store Bakery.

Krankin’ Vintage specializes in “bumper to bumper” auto repairs and welcomes all ICBC claims and repairs. The ICBC adjuster visits Princeton on Wednesdays.

The folks at Krankin’ send out a big thanks to all those who came to take in the car show and an extra special thanks to the Princeton Dollar Store Bakery for their support.



In celebration of partnership and giving back to the environment and community, a commemorative tree planting afternoon with representatives of the Mitsui Homes/Weyerhaeuser partnership took place on Friday, June 7, at a community forest site up China Creek Road.


Looking back on accomplishments and work-ing together to forge ahead plans for the future are components of a great partnership. Celebrating such a partnership are Mitsui Homes Canada Inc., and Princeton Weyerhaeuser.

On June 18, 2009 representatives from both companies came together to celebrate their suc-cess by sharing in a tree planting excursion up on Snowpatch Road, where they planted over 600 trees.

The tree planting takes place to give the rep-resentatives of Mitsui Homes the opportunity to understand the work that goes into reforesting B.C., and to give all participants the opportunity to give back to the environment and community.

On June 7, 2013, Mitsui Homes and Weyerhaeuser representatives joined forces again in a sharing of information session at the mill site and to perform a commemorative tree planting up on China Creek Road.

Hiroshi Kuratsu - president, Takayoshi Fujitake

– executive vice president, Shohei Matsumoto – general manager, Linda Morita, Rosemarie Catenaccio, Pieter Dippenaar, Reynaldo Gopez and Daniel Parker of Mitsui Homes joined Weyerhaeuser employees; Jeff Larsen – general manager, Denis Thibert – products supply man-ager, Bill Gysel – export sales manager, Chris Pemberton – Timberlands consultant and Ed Collins in the day of learning, teaching and cel-ebration.

“Mitsui Homes is a pioneer in construction in Japan,” said Bill Gysel - export sales manager for Weyerhaeuser, “They are the largest builder of 2x4 construction.”

President of Mitsui Homes, Hiroshi Kuratsu said that “Weyerhaeuser is our most important supporter.” He explained that the housing mar-ket in Japan was booming - 26 percent higher in April of 2013 than in April 21012. “We need your stable supply,” he added with a smile.

Kuratsu also said that Canada was very quick to react to aid Japan after the Tsunami. Weyerhaeuser gave 1/2 a million dollars—a huge donation, “We are very grateful,” he said.



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7:30 PM Ambassador candidates; Carmen Brodie, Morgan Whelpton, Jeannine McIntosh, Zach Jwaszko, Layne Robillard and Destiny Earle entertained a large audience and raised funds for their program by auctioning off their apron creations during the Princeton Youth Ambassador Talent Show & Apron Auction held at the Riverside Centre on Thursday, June 6.Destiny Earle - Royal Canadian Legion Ambassador had the audience in stitches with her hilarious one person comedy play of “Anything to Declare.” Layne Robillard - Weyerhaeuser Ambassador enchanted the audience with her dancing. Dance of the Misty Mountains.Zach Jwaszko - Century 21 Ambassador shared his natural talent for making folks laugh with his comedic routine.Jeannine McIntosh - Lions Club Ambassador shared her talents in poetry with her recitation of “A Stream.”Morgan Whelpton - Billy’s Restaurant Ambassador moved the audience with song—singing “Broken Strings.”Carmen Brodie - Rotary Club Ambassador charmed the audience with her performance of Highland Breakout.

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Aaron Gould won the Rotary Golf Tournament Putting Contest sponsored by Cooper’s Foods. Gould takes home the barbecue presented by Rob Bett, manager of Cooper’s Foods in Princeton.

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SPOTLIGHT on TELEVISION

Spotlight on Smiles

Name: Megan Pateman & Andrew McCarronLikes: Andrew likes helping his AuntieAND Auntie Megan loves her nephew!

Thumbs up to the Princeton Ambassador Candidates for

sharing their incredible talents at the Talent Night and Apron

Auction.

Thumbs up to the Princeton Rotary for a successful Golf

Tournament this past weekend, and to mother nature for finally

getting the memo!

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 Dave Janke250-295-7951

St. Paul’s United ChurchAlso serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714WorshiP - 10:30 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 WaterFoursquare Gospel Church

Invites You to38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George DonovanTel: 250-295-7733

CELL:250-293-6447


Business & Service Directory

CONTRACTOR

DARYL CLARKECertifi ed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations

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

PRINCETON REALTY

Heather JohnsonOwner/Manager

CENTURION®

2003 - 2006

LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGER224 Bridge Street PO Box 880 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0Bus: 250-295-6977 Cell: 250-295-8591Fax: 250-295-3411 Res: 250-295-7055 Toll Free: 1-877-295-6977Email: [email protected]: www.princetonbc.com

Independently Owned and Operated ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International BV.Used under License by LoyaltyOne. inc and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership

Farm & Industrial EquipmentGeorge Edge

MahindraTractors

www.westcoasteq.com

RENTALSTORE

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

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

PRINCETON REALTY

Heather JohnsonOwner/Manager

CENTURION®

2003 - 2006

LICENSED PROPERTY MANAGER224 Bridge Street PO Box 880 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0Bus: 250-295-6977 Cell: 250-295-8591Fax: 250-295-3411 Res: 250-295-7055 Toll Free: 1-877-295-6977Email: [email protected]: www.princetonbc.com

Independently Owned and Operated ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International BV.Used under License by LoyaltyOne. inc and Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

C o p p e r h i l l L a n e sF a m i l y F u n B o w l i n g & L o u n g e

Dan Woycheshen Emily Sheppard

404 Lapworth St.Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

250-295-6500250-295-6552

BOWLING

Short & Long term available

whiterobin-kennels.com

Dog Boarding

250-295-7939

KENNEL SERVICE

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

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

[email protected]

RENTAL SERVICES

YOUR AD HERE

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 HOME REPAIRS

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

327 Laurie Currie WayPO Box 948Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

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

Brian CoyneOwnerOld Style

Sales & DeliveryBedding & Pellet

BEDDING & PELLET

YOUR AD HERE

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

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


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK


A16 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Similkameen SpotlightSpotlightCOMMUNITY


CONTRACTOR

Nick Itterman ContractingGENERAL CONTRACTING

•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING

Cell: (250) 295-1386 Phone: (250) 293-6741

250-295-5440 1167 Hwy 3 East

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

princetonflowerstop.com

Look for your Favourites & Check out whats new!

GARDEN CENTRE

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

YOUR AD HERE

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

YOUR AD HERE

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

HONDAWATER PUMPS, TILLERS,

LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS,

SNOW BLOWERS

AUTO PARTS

Dale Smith 250-295-3690

Stickman & co.,

Residential ElectricalHome RenovationsGeneral Handyman

HOME RENOVATIONS

CONTRACTOR

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


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK


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The Erris Fire Hall build site located at 2254 Princeton Summerland Road was a-buzz with activity the weekend of May 30 to June 2. Once the concrete slab was cured, walls went up and the installation of roof trusses soon followed. When completed, the Fire Hall will be able to accommodate two fire trucks and a first responder vehicle. The finishing touches of roofing, siding and bay doors are scheduled in the next few weeks. Pictured at right are:Top row: Dave Stringfellow, Joe Tosczak & Chris WillingOn the ladder: Wayne Ross (Project Team Leader)Bottom row: Debbie Blue, Rick Lawlor, Corinne Stringfellow, Rick Freeman and Rick Blue

Also pictured are K9 helpers, Lucy and Chester.

Erris Fire Hall project is well underway

photos contributed

Similkameen Spotlight June 12, 2013 www.similkameenspotlight.com A17SpotlightLIFESTYLES


131 Pinewood28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road

250-295-7314 or250-438-0274 (cell)

•Pick-up and Delivery available

Barking Bubbles Dog GroomingKarrie Crucil Owner

131 Pinewood28 km’s Princeton Summerland Road

250-295-7314 or250-438-0274 (cell)

•Pick-up and Delivery available

Barking Bubbles Dog GroomingKarrie Crucil Owner

PET GROOMING YOUR AD HERE

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 GreenhousesGARDEN CENTRE


Brian CoyneOwner

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

Old Style

Sales & DeliveryPosts

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

OTTER VALLEY Rentals, Supplies & Services

250-295-6449 -LANDSCAPING -FOUNDATIONS

-WATER LINES

FENCING SPECIALISTS*FULLY INSURED*

RENTALS/LANDSCAPING#

SEPTIC SERVICEF1rst Choice

Septic CleaningOuthouse Rentals & Sales

Mark Riegling Owner /Operator

250-295-4191

SEPTIC SERVICES

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

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

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


HERE FOR ONLY

$15.00 PER WEEK

YOUR AD HERE

POST SALES

YOUR AD HERE


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In a shameless bid for sympathy, I am about to describe to you the trials of plein aire painting, that is, painting directly from nature. It sounds like such a lovely idea to be in the midst of perfect nature, intoxicated with your prospects. And it truly is, but you can’t just stand there forever, so you focus on the job at hand.

That means unloading your portable (?) sixteen and a half pound easel from the car as well as twenty more pounds of paraphernalia including a stool, you won’t use it - ten colors of paint, you only need six for plein aire - a half gallon of water, - what were you thinking?—Then lugging the works up a hill, it’s always up - to be in the perfect spot.

Well. There it is. You have before you the million dollar view, and you need to decide which part of all this you will choose as your composition. To do this you need to pace back and forth, measuring and frowning. It’s very hard to settle sometimes. Finally, you arrive at a decision.

The easel is set up in a suitable spot. After a few false starts whereby the easel col-lapses drunkenly and then is restored to attention, you squeeze out paint onto the palette and take up your favorite brush. The white canvas, firmly attached, glows expectantly at you and just as you move forward with said brush, a wasp begins to circle your head. He has friends and he’s brought them to you for a look-see. In silent panic you try not to smell like fear and you will them to buzz off and leave you alone. They inspect the

dabs of paint, check the brush, do one more run around you at nose level and then casually fly off.

Suddenly, you are very thirsty. Maybe it wasn’t such a bad idea after all to bring all that water. After a good long pull on the water bottle you begin. Forgetting your very recent torment, you block out your composition, lay down your values starting with the darks.

Next, you add color, mood and mystery. You’re in the zone now and things are looking fine. You’ve managed to stay within your original com-position, maybe moving a rock a little to the left or a tree to the right. It’s working. Right about this time you begin to twitch a bit around the eyes but you’re grooving now and it’s no big deal. As you wind things up, the skin around your eyes is beginning to itch. Really itch. You realize that while you were in the zone, little black flies were behind your glasses, helping themselves to your skin. Why there for heaven’s sakes you ask? There are so

many other parts of you they could have dined on. You manage to get packed up and to drive home before your eyes become little tiny slits through which you can barely make out your day’s work. By now you’re feeling persecuted by Mother Nature and her little flying friends and not quite sure if you should have made her look so good. But you know what? When you can see again, you’ll be right back out there, doing it once more.

What’s really crazy is, so will I! See you then!

ARTI-FACTSMERRILYN HUYCKE

Persecuted by Mother Nature, but it is worth it

A18 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 The Similkameen Spotlight

In Loving Memory of Marilyn McKenzie

October 22, 1932 ~ June 10, 2012

We did not know that morning,What sorrow the day would bring.The bitter grief and shock severe,To part with one we love so dear.

You bid no one last farewell,No chance to say good-bye.

You were gone before we knew it,Only God knows why.

It broke our hearts to lose you,But you did not go alone,

For part of us went with you,The day God called you home.

Though your smile is gone forever,And your hand we cannot touch,We will never lose the memory,Of the one we loved so much.

Love your Sisters & Brothers

CARE-A-LOT HOME SUPPORTCurrently seeking to expand our quality team.The following positions are available to qualified recipients only. Registered RN/Housekeepers/Certified Care Attendants with valid CPR Level C/First Aid Level 1 or higherDrivers abstract and Criminal Record Check. Three personal references and Employment references required.

Please respond to:Care-A-Lot Home Support

PO Box 1923Princeton, BC

V0X 1W0“ NO PHONE CALLS !!!”

Funeral Homes

Announcements

Coming EventsANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING & WIND-UP FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Tuesday June 11, 2013At Pat’s house 423 Taylor

Mill Rd.AGM meeting at 5 pmVolunteers Welcome!

MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES ASSOCIATION

DISTRICT 23Members General Meeting

11:30 a.m. June 18Penticton Buffet Meeting Room,

2987 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton.

Lunch buffet available

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

Children

Daycare Centers

LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE

Little League Day camp for children ages 1 to 12.

Call to set up an interview.23 Years experience

250-295-3493 Yvonne

Employment

Business Opportunities

ALL CASH Drink & Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small In-vestment required. 1-888-979-VEND(8363).www.healthydrinkvending.co

$$$ MAKE Fast cash - start your own business - driveway sealing systems, lawn aerating units, possible payback in 2 weeks. For more information call today toll-free. 1-800-465-0024. www.protectasphalt.com

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Cana-da/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Cana-da/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifi able experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250-546-0600, or by email to [email protected] No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to at-tend Journalism certifi cate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline June 15, 2013. For more information:

www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. [email protected]

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.

CANCEL 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.

GUARANTEED JOB place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas in-dustry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1-800-972-0209

MORPHY RESAWLocated in Tulameen

Is accepting applications for production workers

Job requirements are physical

Call 250-295-6175or mail resume to

Box 2D, C2Tulameen BC

V0X 2L0

PRINCETON & DISTRICT MUSEUM & ARCHIVESIs seeking a student for

Summer to assist in the daily operations and aid the

society with cataloging and display projects for the museum and archives.

Grade 10 or higher required with interest in history and

geology. Must be enrolled in high school or university for the 2013/2013 year. Strong

communications skills, interest in research, display

design and records management.

Call 250-295-7588 or email resume to:

[email protected]

RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsper-son. Busy commercial trans-port truck dealership in Kam-loops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with com-petitive wage and benefi t package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: [email protected] Only applicants selected for an in-terview will be contacted.

Secure Vernon company look-ing for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, atten-tion to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environ-ment. [email protected]

Funeral Homes

Employment

Help WantedSUMMER JOB

OPPORTUNITIESPrinceton Visitor Centre is

looking for a student under the

HRSDC Summer Jobs Program.

Must be hard working, like dealing with the public.

Have a vast knowledge of BC.

A resume and cover letter should be submitted to our offi ce at 105 Hwy. 3 East.

By June 14/13

Home Care/Support

24 hr. Live-InSupport Required(Kamloops, B.C.)

Dengarry Professional Ser-vices Ltd. is seeking experi-enced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable

Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at

[email protected]

or fax to 1-250-377-4581or mail Attn: Kristine

PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Income OpportunityNOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - demand for simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. acceptance guar-anteed, no experience re-quired, all welcome!www.BCJobLinks.com

Trades, TechnicalWKM, a mechanical contractor located in Trail, BC, is looking for a Controller. Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to managing the day to day ac-counting operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and ccra remittances. Must have a minimum of three years’ experience and have or be pursuing an accounting designation (minimum 4th level).Please email resume to:[email protected].

Services

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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.comIF 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.M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M .$500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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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.

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Famous Kick Butt Massage

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Distributor for whole body vibrational machines

Business/Offi ce Service

ARE YOU applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

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!

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsRESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Auction Burnaby - Saturday June 15th @ 11am - Used Equipment and Refrigeration from closures, buyouts & bailiff seizures. New Equipment Liq-uidation - direct from manufac-turer, & dealer showrooms! Got to www.KwikAuctions.com - or call 1-800-556-5945

Friendly FrankApartment sized gas stove/oven $75. White full size fridge w/freezer $100. Olderelectric dryer $50. Older freez-er Free. 250-295-3988

FurnitureDOUBLE BED set, w/mat-tress, box spring, head board, dresser w/mirror, chest of drawers, very clean & good condition $200/takes all. COR-NER china cabinet $60. call 250-295-1577

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL

44’ x 40’ 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. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

www.rtccontainer.com

Home Care/Support

In Memoriam


Homebased Products

PRINCETON LAMB, cut, wrapped, by the side or whole. Frozen. $6.50/pound. Call 250-295-3739

Misc. for Sale2011 50cc Yamaha Scooter,Still brand new, only 30 km. $2000 open to offers. 250-295-7256

2 WESTERN saddles $250 &$300 250-295-6429

AT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; 1-800-BIG-IRON, www.bigirondrilling.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

STEEL BUILDING - DIY Sum-mer sale! - Bonus Days extra 5% off. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metalbuildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60 x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

YAMAHA GOLF cart $650.250-295-3343

Home Care/Support

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The Similkameen Spotlight Wednesday, June 12, 2013 www.similkameenspotlight.com A19

RE: THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS HENRY HARDWICK, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF 509 - HIGHWAY 5A, TOWN OF

PRINCETON, IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of DOUGLAS HENRY HARDWICK, are hereby notified thatparticulars of their claims should be sent to the named Executor John Bey, c/o Stanley G. Turner, Barrister and Solicitor, #202-187 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 568, Princeton, British Columbia,V0X 1W0 on or before July 31, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to any debts and or the claims of which the Executor then has notice and which are proven.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

147 Tulameen TrailPrinceton, BC

V0X 1W0250-295-2415

Executive Home in Princeton$399,900.00

3 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/bonus room above the 22x26 oversized garage/workshop. Interior completely repainted, gas fireplace, formal dining room and large kitchen. Paved parking for 5 vehicles plus RV parking. Fully landscaped with underground irrigation and ma-ture shrubs. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard on the large deck. 10x10 garden shed, new gas furnace/air conditioner and exterior paint in Sept. 2012.

CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS

• Room w/shared Kitchen/Bathroom $350.00 + $50.00 util.• Studio cabin w/kitchen & bathroom $800.00 + $200.00 util. • 2 Bedroom Apartment $800.00 + $200.00 util.• 4 Bedroom, 2 storey lakefront house $2500.00 + $300.00 util.

All above are fully furnished

250-295-7988 or 1-888-228-8881


Misc. WantedTrue Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

Plants /NurseryTOP SOIL!

“The Good Stuff”Only 3 loads leftCall Princeton

Rentals250-295-6545 ask for Merv

Real Estate

Acreage for Sale(Texas USA Best Buy) Own a 20 acre ranch, only $395 per acre, $99 per month. Free bro-chure available. Call toll free 1-800-875-6568

For Sale By Owner

7 ACRES of treed acreage, secluded w/private pond on property, paved road 25.5km on Princeton-Summerland Hwy, foot of property sits on Hayes River, approx. 1250sqft. 1bdrm home, some cleared land, barn & out buildings, new well, 100ft deep installed in 2004, lots of extras, asking $247,000. To view, by appointment on-ly, call 250-295-6032, must have pre-approved fi nancing or cash, obo

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentAPARTMENTS FOR RENT

2 bedroom, high ceiling, bright & clean $680/month + util. 1 studio w/large storage. Heat $ light included $630/month. 1 bedroom w/studio $530/month + util. Commercial space for lease in September. Call 250-295-4113

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.

Modular Homes3 BEDROOM + den d/wide moduline home on acreage. 6 min from town, east Princeton. $1250/month + Util. Avail. July 1. 250-682-3783

Homes for Rent3 BEDROOM, 2 bath. Newer home, Bright & clean. W/D/F/S included. In fl oor radiant heat, private patios, deck off master BR. Large property w/garage. Must have good ref’s. Pet’s neg. Avail July 1 $900/month DD req. 250-295-6408

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

CLEAN & COZY 2 bedroom home, convenient downtown location. F/S/W/D, N/S N/P Ref’s req. $700/month Call 250-295-4106

Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

Homes for Rent

HOMES FOR RENT• OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit

bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes

everything.• 1 BEDROOM upper suite

in 4 plex, F/S/W/D. $600/month includes heat. •2 BEDROOM house in

Hedley. F/S/W/D, $600/month + Util.

DD & Ref’s Req. For All!Call ~ Heather D~ for

more listings.250-295-8025

Transportation

Auto Financing

DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

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

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

For Sale By Owner

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Transportation

Auto Financing

Scrap Car Removal

“WANTED”Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal.

U Call I Haul.Scrap Metal & Vehicles can

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

Trucks & Vans2003 TOYOTA 4 Runner Lim-ited, 275,000 km hwy miles. V8, FT 4 wheel drive, leather, full option load incl. sun roof. All options work, no CD changer. Clean interior, motor and drive train excellent. Well maintained. $9000 in Pentic-ton. 1-250-462-4441

Wrecker/Used Parts1977 Porshe 924 needs TLC $1000. 1996 Chev 1 ton w/camper no rust, new tires, battery, trans. rebuilt, needs motor work. $2000. 1983 AMC Eagle 4x4 station wagon for parts. Rustler camper, 8 ft overhead $1500 obo. 250-295-1566

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Lee Mowry 250-295-1990

Marty Gray 250-295-5044

Tyler Willis250-295-2419

The Local Experts

OwnerHeather Johnson

250-295-8591

BrokerDan Pippin

250-295-6977

Princeton realty224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C.

Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411

www.princetonbc.com

StoP by to See your local exPert today

MLS 13830828 x 100’ lot right across from the Valley First Credit Union. Cur-rently zoned C-@business. Excel-lent exposure.

$69,500.00

117 Tapton Avenue

MLS 141612Come enjoy the view from your deck. This home features 2 beds, 2 bath & walkout base-ment.

$389,900.00

103 Copperhead Road

MLS 143368Fantastic spacious home with total family potential. Spacious rooms, large bright family room and 3 piece laundry room.

$299,000.00

148 Tulameen Trail

MLS 141659Come unwind by the lake. Beau-tiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only.

$219,000.00

2200 Highway 5A

MLS 141191Enchanting log home on 10 acres. 2,080 square foot residence features open concept living. 2 bedroom plus loft and balcony.

$549,900.00

703 Highway 3

MLS 143450Great starter or investment that’s conveniently located downtown. Walking distance to amenities, sits on 50x100 ft., lot.

$179,900.00

64 Billiter Ave.

MLS 137453Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road.

$268,000.00

335 Waterfront Ave.

MLS 141391Cute as a button 2 bedroom home on large lot in Hedley. Home has been well maintained, perfect for a couple or rental unit.

$109,900.00

956 Richter Ave.

MLS 141611Fabulous 1st time buyer or rent-al/retirement apartment. Recent-ly fully renovated, close to Ro-tary Park and Tulameen River.

$139,000.00

104-66 Angela Ave

MLS 143750CONTINGENT: Major up-grades including flooring to this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Low maintenance yard plus carport.

$159,000.00

486 Auburn Cres.

MLS 142456Amazing views from large pic-ture windows. French door entry from kitchen to 900 square foot deck.

$299,500.00

3927 Pr-S’lnd Road

MLS 140807Move-in ready 3 bedroom ranch-er in quiet 2nd Bench neighbour-hood. Many updates including kitchen and bathroom.

$179,900.00

317 Fenchurch Ave.

MLS 143480Newer construction home on qui-et street, just steps away from the Tulameen River. 3 beds plus bath & laundry upstairs.

$185,900.00

271 Riverside Ave.

MLS 1387902 bedroom, 2 bathroom turn key home situated on 1.27 acres. Low maintenance property with excellent views.

$219,900.00

1120 Old Hedley Rd.

MLS 142348Contigent, subject to Court approval. Corner location close to downtown and parks. Home needs TLC but has potential.

$89,900.00

218 Tulameen Ave

MLS 141839Fabulous newer 2 bedroom home just 20 minutes from Princeton. on .44 acre lot. Features skylights and laminate flooring.

$299,900.00

2251 Old Hedley Road

MLS 143090Amazing hobby farm needs a little love an attention. Fantastic set up only minutes from town enjoys spectacular views.

$379,900.00

229 Lind Road

MLS 13280733 x 100 ft., building lot zoned duplex. Central location within easy walk to amenities. Quiet neighbourhood. $44,900.00

295 Lachine Avenue

MLS 141403Beautiful, bright family home. Features 3 bedrooms on main plus den in the basement. 3 bath-rooms, en-suite and sunroom.

$259,900.00

104 Ridgewood Drive

MLS 142388Come and live steps from the Similkameen River. 2 bedroom rancher located on 1/2 acre lot in a quiet subdivision. $239,900.00

2216 Bromley Cres.


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