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The usual peace and quiet of the evening in the Chain Lake neighbourhood was disrupted by explosion after explosion on Friday, April 12.

At 7:45 p.m., Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department dispatcher, Gail Dickson, received a call from John Crawford, resident of the area reporting that a neighbours home was on fire.

Dickson called out the fire fighters available who arrived on scene by 8:10 p.m.

The cabin located at 3591 Princeton-Summerland Road, was fully engulfed in flames and the fire was spreading throughout the property.

At the time of his call, Crawford had let dis-patch know that he had the lone occupant with him so the firefighters knew they had just to concentrate on putting out the fire.

Eight volunteers worked fiercely to contain the blaze, Herman Zorn, Peter Grizer, Grant Gould and Rick Law headed up the battle.

‘We were horrified,” said Cliff Glover. He and wife Katherine are residents of the area. “We could have lost everything—had the wind come back up the fire would have gone straight up the hill or could have wrapped around the lake.”

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Once its out there, you can’t take it back—meaning, your post, text, photo—whatever it is that you send out from one social media device to another. (Cell phone, computer, tablet)

Students and parents of Vermilion Forks Elementary School (VFE) had a visit with Jesse Miller on Friday, April 12.

Miller is an international public speaker who is in high demand to speak on topics of social media awareness, net-working behaviour, online content evaluation and internet safety.

For six years he has engaged students and parents, moti-vating them to evaluate and change the ways they use social

media. During the 2011/12 school year, he was able to speak with over 200,000 students.

While speaking, Millar causes his audience to think hard about the way they use their social media devices. For instance, he asked the students at VFE if they “thought it would be weird to have 100 people following them home.” When they answered yes, he then asked them why they needed 100 plus friends on Facebook, or 100 followers on Twitter.

Miller asked the students what kinds of social media they were using.

Besides Facebook, students are using accounts with Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest and Snap Chat.

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Social media safety lesson for allThe Friday night fire consumed the cabin and spread quickly through the trees, vehicles and debris at 3591 Princeton-Summerland Road. Hayes Creek Volunteer Firefighters contained and put out the blaze, saving all the residences surrounding the property.

Contributed/Cliff Glover

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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

HIGHER GROUND - 12 STEPMINISTRIES:An outreach of Living Water Foursquare Church 7-9 p.m. . Please contact Living Water Foursquare Church or further de-tails at 250-295-7733

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:1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday every month 7:00 p.m. Entertainment for every age. 4th Friday Karaoke & Jam (bring your disc) Plus Jam & Practice night, every Wednes-day Night 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come & join in the music, or just come to enjoy the music. 38 Kenley @ The Back-door. Great Music - Great Company.

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] 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 1w0PRINCETON 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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The community has been very sup-portive in the past and once again we are asking for your assis-tance. While you are at the fair make sure you check out the Art Show in the school band room. We are hoping to have a good display of artwork from students at John Allison, Vermilion Forks and Princeton Secondary School.

Come and check out the white elephant sale, books and baking, we also have a selection of house plants and some bedding plants for sale. The ever popular games for the younger mem-bers in the family will be manned by the Class of 2013.

Tea will be served in the PSS Cafeteria, so you can plan a break from your shopping and meet friends for refreshments while being served by the 2013 Princeton Ambassador Candidates.

Tickets are now available for the popular “Taste of Princeton” raffle which has one prize of several gift certificates to many of Princeton

restaurants. Tickets are available from any Grad or at the

Fair. The draw will take place at 3:00 p.m. on April 18, 2013.

We are still looking for household articles you may wish to donate. We appreciate all “garage sale” items (no used clothing please), toys and puzzles, plants, books, jewellery and handicrafts – preferably in good clean condi-tion. As well we need donations of breads, buns and baking. Articles may be dropped off at Princeton Secondary School or call Lisa for pick up at 295-3535.

The 2013 Grads look forward to seeing you at the fair on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The 62nd annual Family Fair hosted by the graduates of Princeton Secondary has games for the kids to play, bake table, and plenty of shop-ping for those looking for a great deal.

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British Columbia is the first province in Canada to offer free, safe recycling for all kinds of electronic toys, from talking stuffies to remote control vehicles to gaming devices.• Plush textiles with electronics, including dolls and stuffies • Metal or hard plastic toys with electronics • Remote control vehicles • Ride on vehicles • Hand-held game devices • Gaming devices with PC/TV

• Electronic promotional items, like those sold with meals Every electronic toy is carefully dismantled in the recycling process, and all of its components are sorted and made into a wide variety of new items. Every bit of a toy that can be recycled – from plastics to circuit boards to various metals – is turned into something new and useful. Even old batteries never die, they too will be recycled.

The news gets better! From April 19th to May 5th you will be able to recycle electronic toys at the Riverside Recreation Centre, 148 Old Hedley Road.

After this collection event you can call the Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667 4321 to find the collection depot nearest your community.

You can also check the Depot Finder at www.cbrsc.ca. CBRSC is the Canadian Brandowners Residuals Stewardship Corporation, which is working with the Canadian Toy Association to recycle electronic toys across BC.

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School District #58 is currently in the budget planning process for the 2013/14 school year and the board is looking for input from the public.

As part of the consultation process, a meeting was held in Princeton on April 4. If you missed the meeting the board invites you to take part in the process by visiting www.sd58.bc.ca and filling out the Budget Survey.

On the website, you can also read through the overview of the districts budget planning process.

During the public meeting secretary treasur-er, Kevin Black explained that the majority of School District #58’s (Princeton and Merritt schools) funding consists of operating grants of $24.15 million from the province for the year.

The base rate for provincial funding per stu-dent is $6,900. For special education needs the funds are $9,200 Level 3, $18,300 Level 2 and $36,600 for Level 1, the majority of special needs come in at Level 3.

Declining student population results in declin-

ing provincial funding. Enrolment projections for the district show a drop of about 40 students, however an increase in students with special needs.

“We have .38 per cent of the provincial enrol-ment and 0.5 per cent of the special education students,” said Black.

Both parents and trustees present at the meet-ing agreed the proportion of special education students was high.

Presently the the funding for the district which comes from “funding protection” will be protected to 98.5 per cent of the previous September fund-ing level. This means however, School District #58 will receive $360,000 less for the 2013/14 year.

Even if more than the projected amount of students enrol, the district will not receive any extra funding.

On May 6 a stakeholders meeting will be held in Merritt and the budget will be presented to the board for approval on May 8. if you wish to have the opportunity to provide your input prior to, be sure to visit www.sd58.bc.ca


School Board wants your input

Campaign office opens this weekHarry Lali, MLA for Fraser-Nicola and Alex Atamenenko, MP for BC Southern Interior were out visiting residents earlier this month. While in town they met with Mayor and Council, Area H director Brad Hope, representatives from Support Our Health Care and took a trip to visit residents in Tulameen. Harry Lali, MLA will be opening his campaign office in Princeton on Bridge Street this Thursday, April 18. Stop in for a chat.

On May 1, the Princeton and District Chamber of Commerce will host an All Candidates Forum at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6:30 p.m.

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Pest Management Plan Number:RDOS~MOS~PMP~2013/2018

Applicant: Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9. Tel: (250) 492-0237 Fax: (250) 492-0063 Attention: Doug French

Application Method: Larval Control: backpack blower, helicopter, & hand application.

Pesticides: The active ingredients and trade names of the pesticides that the RDOS intends to use under this plan include: Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Vectobac 200G, Vectobac 1200L, Aquabac 200G, Aquabac XT, Aquabac II XT, Teknar G, Teknar HP-D); Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex WSP, VectoLex CG and VectoLex WDG); and methoprene (Altosid XR Briquets and Altosid Pellets).

Location: Within the boundaries of the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen including the municipalities of Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton and Summerland, and Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, F, G and H. Treatments will be conducted on public, private and crown lands within the above listed municipalities and Electoral Areas.

The selection of insecticides has been chosen to target mosquito populations in the most environmentally responsible manner.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 18th, 2013 to May 18th, 2018.

A draft copy of the PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at the address listed above. The draft PMP can also be viewed on the RDOS website at www.RDOS.bc.ca

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

A public open house will be held at the Regional District office (address above) on April 25, 2013 from 3:00-7:00pm.

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A new revenue-sharing agreement will enable the Upper Similkameen Indian Band and Lower Similkameen Indian Band to benefit from the Copper Mountain Mine, located southwest of Princeton.

Through an Economic and Community Development Agreement (ECDA), the two First Nations will receive a share of mineral tax rev-enues collected by the Province from Copper Mountain Mine. The agreement also contains a comprehensive consultation process that commits to working with the Bands for all potential future mining activity related to the ongoing operation of the Copper Mountain Mine.

The agreement is the fifth ECDA that the B.C. government has reached to help First Nations benefit from mining activity within their tra-ditional territories. These agreements build on the BC Jobs Plan commitment to reach 10 new non-treaty agreements with First Nations by 2015. The Copper Mountain ECDA is the 13th non-treaty agreement the B.C. government has reached since the BC Jobs Plan launch.

The agreement also supports the B.C. Jobs Plan commitment to support existing jobs and create new jobs through the expansion of existing mines and the establishment of new mines.

The agreement will provide the Upper Similkameen and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands the resources to make community-based

decisions regarding how they would like to achieve social and economic objectives, which include enhancing the well-being of their com-munities and citizens.

Upper Similkameen Indian Band Chief Charlotte Mitchell -

“Our Smelqmix and Syilx Chiefs and Councils have been petitioning the Province to share the wealth of the resources in our territories for a long time (on record since the time of Sir Wilfred Laurier 1910). We see this agreement as a small step in the right direction; it will be very beneficial to our Elders and children and our future genera-tions. Many thanks to all of our people that had a part in getting us to this day.”

Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief Robert Edward -

“Revenue sharing is the concept that our Ancestral Leaders agreed to in 1910 through the Sir Wilfred Laurier Memorial where revenues for resources would be shared on a Government to Government basis. The mineral tax represents a partial sharing of resource benefits to Indigenous Peoples in this area for resources where lands have never been given over, ceded or surrendered. As a cost of doing business, proponents will be expected to fulfil their obligation to contribute to indigenous peoples for the resources being extracted from portions of traditional territory in which they operate.”

Mine revenue-sharing to benefit Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands

Community cleans up April 21Lisa Carleton

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Earth Day is April 22, 2013. To honour this day, local Johanna Nott has taken it upon her-self to organize a clean up day for Princeton on Sunday, April 21.

Community clean up has not taken place for the last few years and she feels that we “need to bring this town pride activity back into practice.”

Nott issued a challenge to the local schools and Vermilion Forks and John Allison have accepted that challenge and will be doing their part to clean up during Monday, the official Earth Day.

On Monday, April 15 Nott shared her plan with Council asking that they support her initia-tive by waiving landfill fees, providing garbage bags, gloves, litter sticks and vests for a commu-nity clean up day to be held on Sunday, April 21.

Council was pleased to offer their support, including a commendation and thank you for her efforts.

Nott smiled with appreciation and invited all of Council to come out and join her on Sunday.

The clean up will begin at the Princeton Arena, at 10 a.m. and run through to 2 p.m.

Vermilion Trail Society members and Cooper’s Foods will provide hot dogs and juice at Two Rivers Park for lunch.

Nott extends an invitation to all residents to come out and clean up their community. “The more hands there is , the better it goes,” she said.

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Johanna Nott presented her idea and request to Mayor and Council during the regular meeting of Council on Monday. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight


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VICTORIA – As the B.C. NDP launched its elec-tion campaign last week with a package of income tax hikes, higher than those in the B.C. Liberals’ election budget of February, a third party leader confirmed his own plan to increase personal and business income tax rates.

It’s not readily apparent from his recently released “fiscal framework” document, but B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins told me his plan to phase out B.C.’s carbon tax does indeed include raising income tax rates that were lowered to make the carbon tax “revenue neutral.”

I reached Cummins in Prince George, where he was continuing his aggressive courtship of northern B.C. with an announcement that federal gas tax rev-enues would be redirected to a new fund for locally determined road improvements. Earlier he vowed to study the deplorable state of northern ambulance service.

Cummins has more good news for the north: that’s where a region-ally phased elimination of the carbon tax would begin. It’s also the area of thinnest population, meaning the impact on the B.C. treasury would be less. This is, after all, a tax budgeted to bring in $1.2 billion in the current year.

The B.C. Conservatives continually remind people that the carbon tax falls disproportionately on rural, remote and particularly north-ern folks who face long distances, long winters, and public transit options ranging from slim to none. This has ceased to be much of an issue for the urban B.C. majority, who are focused on bridge tolls, ferry fares and the like.

The B.C. Conservatives decry the population decline of rural B.C., with international immigration almost exclusively going to big cities, while temporary foreign workers increasingly fill agricultural and industrial jobs in the Interior. The party’s still-evolving platform echoes the NDP’s call for more skills training and increased comple-tion rates for trade apprentices.

Cummins is in favour of the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipe-

line and the massive buildup of infrastructure needed to add liquefied natural gas to B.C.’s energy export mix. He sees that enormous industrial expansion as the path to shift population growth beyond the south of the province.

Cummins is surprisingly cool to one industrial proj-ect, the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River, calling himself undecided. He also sounds skeptical about the B.C. Liberal plan to extend B.C.’s electricity grid and use that to develop further independent power.

This sounds to me like political positioning rath-er than economic analysis. An anti-Site C indepen-dent candidate has significant support in Peace River North, creating a three-way struggle for a key B.C. Conservative target.

The B.C. Conservative platform also totals up the billions in long-term electricity contracts with private power producers and sug-gests the price for this clean energy has been set too high. This is another echo of the NDP’s vague position.

So if the B.C. Conservatives are gung-ho on oil and gas and think the carbon tax is a mistake, do they think there should be any effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions?

Cummins sidestepped that question, preferring to talk about conventional air pollution, whether it’s in the Fraser Valley or as a byproduct of a northern industrial boom.

As a long-time former Reform and Conservative MP, Cummins is acutely aware that the urban media will leap with extra vigour on any perceived gaffe of the right wing. Should a Conservative let slip that he’s skeptical about global warming, or worse, express a rustic view on social issues, all Hell would break loose.

The B.C. Conservatives have started with the most detailed, costed platform of any party. Don’t count them out.

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

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Sam Hancheroff, the NDP candidate for Boundary Similkameen, said it clearly, but it’s a sentiment that is no doubt shared by all the can-didates in the upcoming provincial election.

“The biggest thing I am telling people is to vote,” said Hancheroff. “This is going to be a very important election. There are a lot of issues, but we need to make sure we vote.”

In addition to Hancheroff, candidates in Boundary Similkameen include Liberal Linda Larson and Mischa Popoff of the Conservatives. In the Penticton riding, the candidates are Liberal Dan Ashton, the NDP’s Dick Cannings and Doug Maxwell with B.C. First.

We all have opinions, and over the next month, as the various parties try to convince us they are the best choice, you are going to hear more opin-ions than you would likely care to. You may even venture a few yourself.

But it all comes to nothing if you don’t vote. In the last provincial election, in 2009, voter turnout hit a record low of 51 per cent, far below the 58 per cent turnout in 2005. And while Penticton and Boundary Similkameen can pat themselves on the back for beating the provincial average (53 and 58 per cent, respectively) it is still nothing to brag about.

Sixty per cent has long been considered a typi-cal voter turnout. Such a low expectation of the voting public is somewhat sad. There are all sorts of clichés we could spout off to encourage you to vote: ‘Change starts with you;” “Your vote counts;” etc. You’ve heard them all before.

But the simple truth is that the vast majority of the electorate has an opinion. And elections are the one and only time you can turn an opinion into reality, simply by checking off a box.

So as the election campaign rolls through the province over the next month, listen closely, form your opinion, and finally, put that opinion into action by voting on May 14.

Mystery Person; Who is this? Check next weeks Spotlight for the answer.1) Has been performing at the Princeton Agricultural Fall Fair for many years. 2) Is a favorite of the children. 3) He’s billed as a folk singer and family entertainer. 4) Doesn’t just play for the kids, but plays with them. Answer to last week: James (Jim) Short

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The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary presented a cheque for $5000 to Lynn Pelly, executive director of Princeton and District Community Services on Wed., April 10. This donation adds to the funds presented by the Princeton Fish and Game Association the week prior.

To date, $7000 of the funds needed for the industrial bathtub has been donated to Community Services—another $8000 to go.

“Thank you very much,” says Lynn Pelly as she accepts the donation from Char Smith, presi-dent of the Hospital Auxiliary.

The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary donates to a broad spectrum of local healthcare services and to services with the Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH).

Recently they were able to donate $2200 to the Meals on Wheels program to cover the cuts to program funding. They purchased a Hypothermia Blanket for Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (approximate cost $1785) and they donated $5000

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Hospital Auxiliary donates to tub

Back row - left to right: Princeton Hospital Auxiliary treasurer, Mitzie Hilmstedt and president Char Smith present the $5000 donation to Lynn Pelly, executive director of Princeton and District Community Services. They are joined by resi-dents; Muriel Kofton, Mary Roberts and Cal Seaman.The industrial tub will not only benefit Vermilion Court resi-dents, it can be used by clients of Community Services as well.



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AUXILIARY - from page 7to the neonatal unit at PRH, as well as the

donation for the tub.The people of Princeton and area donate

to the auxiliary store and they also shop there. “This is community helping community,” said Ann Middleton, 2nd vice-president and manager of the Auxiliary Thrift Shop store, “it’s how it is all done.”

There are about 40 members in the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary, 31 of them work in the Thrift

Shop store. New members are always welcomed.Middleton says that the average age of the

ladies working at the store is about 65. There are a couple of ladies in their 90s, “and they work rings around us,” she said.

The Thrift Shop operates Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Auxiliary gratefully accept donations at the door, but ask that no large furniture or appli-ances be left there.

PRINCETON - A transfer of Crown land to the Town of Princeton provides for the future expan-sion of the regional airport and supports the ongoing prosperity of the region, announced Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett on April 9.

This Crown grant transfers approximately 21 hectares surrounding the Princeton Regional Airport. The land is an integral part of aircraft approach and take-off as its addition would allow for the expan-sion of the runway and facilities to increase airport capacity.

“We are grateful to the B.C. government for this Crown land grant to the Town of Princeton. Our town is one of the main gateways into the B.C. Southern Interior.

This land transfer enables the expansion of our airport, which will enhance access to our commu-nity - making it more inviting to visitors and helping us boost our economy in the tourism and business sectors.” ~ Mayor of Princeton Frank Armitage.

The Crown land being transferred is a portion of the property considered to be included when the federal government ceded ownership of the airport to the Town of Princeton in 1996. This Crown land grant corrects the oversight. The Princeton Regional Airport has been in operation for over 70 years and provides an important transportation link to the area.

“A goal of the B.C. government is to support actions that make our communities favourable to growth and development. Transferring this land will not only correct a past oversight, but provide for the future expansion of the airport which plays a central role in the vitality of the town and surround-ing regions.” ~ Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett -

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LESSON - from page 1Most social media accounts are not supposed

to be used by children under the age of 13.However, by changing the year in which they

are born, children have easy access to these accounts.

Miller explained how easy it is to get infor-mation like your personal home address from the information you have posted in your social media accounts. “Its easy to do on the inter-net,” he said, “ get your name from Facebook or Twitter, then on to 411 Canada to get your address and phone number.”

While speaking with the students Miller was able to get them to realize the unsafe practices there were with social media devices as well as how distracting they could be. Students agreed that their cell phones were a distraction dur-ing class time, while doing homework and even while they were sleeping.

“We need to change the way we talk to each other,” he said.

He encouraged the students to “be leaders in their community.” He asked them to go home and speak with their parents, evaluate and learn to use the internet and their social media devices in a safe manner and to “find a balance” — like not having their cell phone in class.

Many people believe that what they send out using social media devices just gets “absorbed into cyber-space” and that information is not collected or stored. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Information right down to your IP address, device information and your passwords are stored. If you want to learn more, visit the pri-vacy policy of your social media applications.

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If you aren’t registered by April 23, you can register when you vote. You’ll need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC.

How to Nominate a CandidateA candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district. Nomination kits are available from your District Electoral Officer or online at elections.bc.ca

Deadline for NominationsNominations must be delivered to your District Electoral Officer by 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, April 26, 2013.

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Local flying club offers introduction to aviationThe Penticton

Flying Club is again offering our COPA For Kids Program this spring. This is a nation wide program spon-sored locally by the Pentiction Flying Club Flight #50 chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association. This annual free event is open to all young folks between 8 and 17 years of age.

The participants will be provided a “ground school” ses-sion with a static dis-play aircraft and a pre-flight walk around with a local pilot, who will explain various aircraft parts, flight control surfaces and aviation terminology.

The participants then load up into club members’ air-craft for a 20 minute flight around the valley. All pilots have donated their time, fuel and aircraft in order to introduce our young folks to aviation.

This event will run at Princeton Airport terminal building on April 27 beginning at 9:30 a.m.

An information brochure and registration form is available on line at www.princeton.ca or at Princeton Town Hall. For more information call the Recreation and Culture Office at 250-295-6067. A maximum of 50 kids will be able to partici-pate at this event. Early registration is key to participation.

Every participant must have a completed registration/waiver form signed by parent or guardian prior to the flight.

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Princeton, BC – The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Karen Leibovici, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and councillor for the City of Edmonton, Alberta, announced a Green Municipal FundTM (GMF) grant for the Town of Princeton. The town put the $59,840 in funding toward a soil vapour assessment and detailed site investigation of a property next to the town hall.

“Our Government is assisting municipalities across the country in achieving their goal of a cleaner and healthier environment for Canadians through the Green

Municipal Fund,” said Minister Oliver. “This announcement is another example of how our government — in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities — is helping communities like Princeton build a greener future for its citizens.”

“The Green Municipal Fund offers a range of resources and services that specifically address the sustainable community development needs of municipal governments,” said Leibovici. “The financing and knowledge provided by the Fund supports the development of communities that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.”

Princeton will assess the health risks and level of contami-nation, and develop a remediation strategy for a brownfield prop-erty next to its town hall.

The remediated property will form the cornerstone of Princeton’s civic pre-cinct with a building constructed on LEED principles such as ener-gy efficiency, water conservation and local procurement. The site redevelopment will centralize municipal and provincial gov-ernment services in a pedestrian-oriented civic centre. The new public square will help revitalize downtown Princeton and reduce urban sprawl.

The study results and all remediation activities will be docu-mented on the town’s website; allowing other communities to follow Princeton’s progress and encouraging them to revitalize their own brownfield sites.

“Council is pleased to have the fund-ing support from the Green Municipal Fund,” said Mayor Frank Armitage. “It has enabled us to carry out the soil vapour assessment and the detailed site investiga-tion.”

The Government of Canada endowed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) with $550 million to establish the Green Municipal Fund™. The Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and private-sector funding to reach higher standards of air, water and soil quality, and climate protection.

FCM has been the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. It fosters the development of sustainable communi-ties to improve qual-ity of life by promoting strong, effective, and accountable municipal government.

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A grand entrance to the Princeton Airport is in the works

Contributed/Hank Rabe

Contributed/Hank Rabe

Wendy Bentley/Spotlight


A very “big toy” they all happen to love is being put together at the entrance of the Princeton Airport by a group of men who are keen on aviation history.

Roy Harker, Hank Rabe, (photo right) Gary Harker and Glen Sellers have been working diligently to piece a 420 T-33 Jet together in order to place it upon a pedestal, where it will remain as a dedication to the Princeton Air Cadets—Squadron 217.

What began as coffee shop talk years ago has finally become reality. Roy Harker acquired the T-33 from his friend, Captain Dave Eccott, of Flightcraft, Kelowna.

“The Canadian government sent the T-33’s (training jets) to Bolivia in the 60s, said Harker, when they were done, they were sent back to B.C., for rebuilding.”

Harker said that he estimates about $7000 in equipment donations has helped the group with the project so far. (Man hours not included)

Assistance from, Mac Lind, Rollo Ceccon, Gary LeDuke, Burke Bullington, John Bey, Dana Stevens, Jamie Hassell and Envirogreen has been instrumental and appreciated. Ed Muckle of Image Emporium is currently working on all the decals for the jet.

Watch for updates on the groups progress in future editions of The Similkameen Spotlight.

Roy Harker points to the bottle in the nose which will be used as a time capsule.

When complete, the T-33 will rotate upon a pedestal, complete with flashing lights marking the entrance to the Princeton Airport.

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BLAZE - from page 1

The blaze spread rapidly due to the very large amount of debris and vehicles located on the property. Photos show the fire during and the aftermath.

Keremeos jazz band joins Princeton band

The Similkameen Elementary Senior Secondary Jazz band, (bottom) led by Miss. Hait joined in with the Princeton Intermediate and Junior bands led by Ms. Coates at Vermilion Forks Elementary this past Friday. The students and teachers enjoyed the musical interlude.

Wendy Bentley /Spotlight

Fighting the blaze was extra difficult due to the fact the property con-tained outbuildings, numerous vehicles, old lumber and large amounts of debris. Fuel tanks, propane tanks and tires were exploding left, right and centre adding to the blaze that had spread to the trees as well.

FortisBC was called out to disconnect the power, Princeton RCMP and BC Ambulance attended and remained on scene as back-up for the firefight-ers.

Six thousand gallons of water from the engine and tanker plus untold thousands more pumped out of Chain Lake was used to fight the fire, finally contained by 3 a.m. Saturday morning.

The volunteer firefighters returned two times on Saturday to deal with “hot spots” due to the amount of debris on the property.

It was learned that the owner of the home had a dog that had perished in the fire, however thankfully the volunteers had been able to save all the residences surrounding the property.

“We are so proud of our fire department and so glad there was no wind,” said Glover.

“Kudos to our fire department, they were excellent,” he said.

Photos contributed by Cliff Glover, Herman Zorn and Stan Quinton

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Name: Taylor GibbLikes: Smiling for the cameraDislikes: Wearing ice cream

Thumbs up to the Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Department for containing the fire that could

have destroyed the Chain Lake area.

Thumbs up to all the residents for supporting the upcoming

Family Fair.The Grads of 2013 Thank you!

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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

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Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on

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Living WaterFoursquare Gospel Church

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For those who want to bring their favorite dessert out of the diner and into their own kitchens, it’s not as hard as it sounds, and you won’t have to worry about ice cream melting in the car. Dessert lovers who enjoy making their own banana splits should consider the following recipe for “Banana Splits With Hot Fudge Sauce” from Jennifer Joyce’s “Diner” (Ryland, Peters & Small), a comforting collection of recipes from the roadside diner.

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WHARTON, Robert (Keith) August 3, 1969 - March 30, 2013

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Keith Wharton announce his

tragic passing on March 30, 2013 at the age of 43.

Keith will be greatly missed by his four children;

Cody, Cate, Savannah & Rebecca, his mother Carol, siblings; Steve

(Theresa), Deb (Rick) & Cheri, as well as by his numerous nieces & nephews.

Keith ran Wharton Welding with his dad for a few years, before his passing.

A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at the Princeton Legion on August 3, 2013 from 1 - 4 p.m.

“I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,I found that peace at close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,then fi ll it with remembered joy.

The friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,and yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.”

Shirley and Dale Blomme are very happyto announce the engagement of their daughter,

Tennille Randine Sawin to Chad Micheal Good on March the 25th at the Grand Canyon at sunrise.

Destination wedding to take place at a later date.

We couldn’t be more pleased....

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Painting & Decorating

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Quality Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsAuction Huge 3 Restaurant Like New Equipment Auction. April 20 @ 11 AM at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com .

Friendly Frank4 CAR WHEELS (rims) with tires. 5x15 bolt pattern 15” or 16”. $99. 250-295-3982

BLACK/WHITE satin prom dress sz. 10 $75. 250-295-7187

BOAT RACK fi ts long or short box $100. 4 HD Hijacker camper jacks $100. 250-295-4035

EIGHT MATCHING pressure treated planters. Four are 48”x21”x15” $20/each. Four are 20”x20”x15” $10/each. 250-295-7025

GOOD USED tires. All Sea-sons/Winter. $25 and up. Call 250-295-5354

Garage Sales

GARAGE/CARPORT SALEApril 13/14 & 20/21.

Everything from junk to collectable’s, tools, furniture, antiques, electronics, garden

accessories etc. 750 Cedar Creek Rd.

Gates open at 9 am for preview of antiques

or details

YARD SALE!Fri. Apr. 19 & Sat Apr. 20

Antiques, Misc Items, Garden Furniture, & Utility Trailer

113 Pinewood Second Driveway

(28K out Princeton/Sum-merland Rd)10 am - 3 pm

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL

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Merchandise for Sale

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Misc. WantedLOOKING: Washer & Dryer, good condition, reasonably priced. Call 250-295-0146True 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

Tools230 AMP BUZ Box welder on wheels $125. Two helmets $15, three goggles $10, triple tube rod holder $15, welding rods (400+) $35 or all for $150. 250-295-7025

Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Af-fordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Kere-meos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentAPARTMENTS for rent. Quiet downtown location. Call 1-250-292-8525 for more info.FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

Apartment Furnished

FURNISHED 1 bedroom suite for rent in downtown Prince-ton. Level access. $450/month includes util. Need excellent ref’s, DD req. Avail. now. Call 1-604-484-2783 and leave a message.

Duplex / 4 Plex1 BEDROOM duplex, F/S. N/Pets. $425/month + Util. DD & Ref’s req. 250-295-3248

Mobile Homes & Pads

OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 20 10-2 For Sale / Rent to own #49 Pines Mobile home park Come view mobile and get bottle of water and dessert 2 Bedroom Mobile Rent to own 2,000 down 20.000 on pay-ments Or purchase price $18,000 Mobile Pines park

Homes for Rent3 BEDROOM house on shared acre, 10 minutes from town. Certifi ed woodstove, electric heat. $800/month + util. Avail now. Small pet okay, smoking outside. Call 1-778-800-9423 or email:[email protected]$800/MO Olalla 1/2 hr south from Penticton 2 bdrm w/d s/f NS Closed in deck for smoking outside, lrg fenced yd. 250-499-9703

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

type. $400/month includes everything.

• 2 BEDROOM upper suite, F/S/W/D/DW, large covered deck, big yard. $950/month includes util. Avail. April 15.

• 1 BEDROOM suite, F/S/W/D, heat included

$650/month in town. Avail. now.

• 1 BEDROOM upper suite in 4 plex, F/S/W/D.

$650/month includes heat.• LARGE 2 bedroom + den home, wood stove, 7 acres, F/S/W/D, 25K out Prince-

ton/Summerland rd. $1600/month + util.

• 2 BEDROOM F/S/W/D, carport, suitable for day shift

workers, located in town. Above retail store.$750/month + Util.

Avail. Now.DD & Ref’s Req. For All!

Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings.250-295-8025

Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

Homes for RentKeremeos, 2 newer homes, 3bdrm, 2ba, all appl., low maint., fenced yard, extra parking, ref’s, $1300/mo., avail. immed., (250)497-7172

Want to RentLOOKING TO RENT acreage or industrial land with shop to either rent, care take or lease to own. Have many references Call 250-295-5453, please leave a message

Transportation

Auto Financing

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Vehicle Wanted2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 Black Clear Title 42,420 KM $16,700 [email protected] (905) 664-2300

Motorcycles2006 SUZUKI 800 cc. Excel-lent condition 25,000 klm. $3000. Helmet and gear available as well. 250-295-7187

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

Cottages / Cabins

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CONTRACTOR

DARYL CLARKECertifi ed Septic Design & Installations / Foundation Excavations

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

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

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

Tulameen, B.C.V0X 2L0

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

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Dan Woycheshen Emily Sheppard

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

250-295-6500250-295-6552

BOWLING

YOUR AD HERE

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

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

Brian CoyneOwner

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

Old Style

Sales & DeliveryPosts

POST SALES

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

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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

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Brian CoyneOwnerOld Style

Sales & DeliveryBedding & Pellet

BEDDING & PELLET

YOUR AD HERE

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FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES

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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

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Business & Service Directory

BOTTLE DEPOTJim Shales

Cell: [email protected]

~ Kitchen & Bath~ Custom Cabinets

~ Planning & Design~ Counter Tops

A Division of Surecraft Construction Ltd. “Your local building professionals!”

new downtown Showroom loCationat the Image Emporiam!

Tuesday - SaturdayDesigner available Tues & Thurs 10-2

CABINETS


Brian CoyneOwner

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

BIN & DISPOSAL

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

224 Bridge StreetPrinceton [email protected] In’s Welcome

Licensed Hair Stylist

Madysen SalwayHAIRSTYLIST

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

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

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

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

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

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses

GARDEN CENTRE

YOUR AD HERE

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

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

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250-295-4191

SEPTIC SERVICES 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 SERVICES

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

HONDAWATER PUMPS, TILLERS,

LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS,

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YOUR AD HERE

2 Licenced Mechanics

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250-295-0005

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GET REAL... CALL NEAL!

AUTOMOTIVE

Nick Itterman ContractingGENERAL CONTRACTING

•RENOVATIONS •FRAMING •FINISHING

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

CONTRACTOR


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

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

#31 Ashnola Road, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N1

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

Don & Anna’s Greenhouses

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

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We’re currently building a new, bigger Ronald McDonald House® BC next to BC Children’s Hospital. Once completed, the House will keep thousands more families together as their children receive treatment at the hospital. This House is our chance to surround more sick children with the love and support of their parents and siblings.

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As I write this I’m listening to my favorite music. When I glance around the room, I see textiles that we’ve collected over the years such as an Indonesian ulos that was a gift from my daughter-in-law’s relatives, a spectacular piece of Indian weav-ing brought back for me by my brother on his travels and a very old throw made by a long forgotten Ukrainian woman. We have tried to make our surroundings beautiful with smaller objects that remind us of our past adventures as well as important people in our lives.

Even though we live in a tiny space, it is still made wonderful with paintings, glasswork, pot-tery and prints that all have stories and memories attached.

I can’t even begin to imagine my life without art and craft of every kind. Having just returned from the city and a visit with my four year old granddaughter, I spent time watching her draw in her family journal. It is a miracle to see how com-pletely natural art making is to such a young soul. She uses the activity to express and illustrate her feelings, joys and even her difficult times. We seem to be born with a primal sense of how important the arts are to all parts of our lives.

This leads me to ask what our world would be like without art. I figure we’ve become inured to the jumble of signs, logos, telephone wires and poles and all the unnatural shapes that tend to overwhelm most places where folks live and work. So, let’s just have a look around for a few minutes at our own space

here in Princeton. If we covered with a large grey sheet all the lovely human made structures, arts of all disciplines and all the decorative aspects found around town, what would we have left? I live downtown so I would start with the gazebo in town square, the lampposts, murals, very old houses large and small. I would have to cover the flower arrangements and gardens. Then, it would be the books in the library (literary arts), the

entire Sunflower Gallery - you get the picture!I realize that nobody wants to live without elec-

tricity and everything that goes with ease of living, but I do believe that we can still preserve and keep visible the loveliness and peace that the arts can bring. I’ve spoken to visitors who have never been to Princeton before and they have exclaimed over the cleanliness and beauty of Vermilion Avenue.

They are charmed by the old Brown Bridge and the Town Square and the rest from their trav-els that it offers. I know exactly what they’re talk-ing about. That’s the kind of joy beauty through the arts brings to me!

PS - Gary Smart, the young fellow I wrote about in my last column, is donating all his earnings from his book. All proceeds from the sale of the book are donated to Vancouver Canucks Autism Network, www.canucksautism.ca.

Books are available at The Hitching Post in Tulameen, Books N’ Things in Penticton and Ounce of Prevention in Princeton.

ARTI-FACTSMERRILYN HUYCKE

The joy beauty through the arts can bring

A bit of JazzSeventeen young musi-cians from Similkameen Elementary Secondary School directed by Alyssa Haite will offer their lat-est repertoire on Friday, April 19 at the Cawston Community Hall. John Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat of Princeton will be per-forming as well. Doors open at 7. Tickets $10



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 139670Affordable Living can be yours! Plenty of room for the family start-ing out. Fabulous location with 10’ x20’ deck off living room.

$154,900.00

118 Ridgewood Drive

MLS 139793Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in downtown Princeton. Features new energy efficient gas furnace.

$183,000.00

52 Fenchurch Ave.

MLS 139297Fabulous 100 x 100 corner lot with shallow well and septic installed by Reichert’s. Home is 15 years young and is known as “The Barn.”

$325,000.00

2620 Nicola Ave.

MLS 141133Very clean and well maintained family home on 3rd Bench. 4 bed-room, 3 bath home with carport and large, detached shop.

SOLD

101 Grove Street

MLS 141285Newly built family home in up-scale Westridge Court subdivi-sion. Large 5 bed, 3 bath home boasts huge custom kitchen.

SOLD

216 Westridge Crt.

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 136016Princeton’s finest park offers af-fordable living! This home is well kept offering a few extras. Master opened from 2 bedrooms to one.

$55,000.00

23 - 263 Hwy 3

MLS 136796Low maintenance home built right in the Tulameen Townsite. Built in ‘94, comes furnished and is ready for you to enjoy.

$339,000.00

172 2nd Street

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 138625Cabin on the lake has it all. Large rooms throughout, L-shaped liv-ing to dining out to deck that soak up the lake views.

$400,000.00

310 Hwy 5A

MLS 141156Centrally located with breathtak-ing views! Come live in Princ-eton’s newest subdivision. Only minutes walk from downtown.

$79,900.00

111 Copperhead Road

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

$229,900.00

1120 Old Hedley Rd.

MLS 136792Four season home located at Missezula Lake. Perfect place for recreation, getaway or come stay permanently.

SOLD

145 Prospect Drive

MLS 140404Looking for some privacy? This unique home is minutes from town and offers all you could ask for. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths.

$899,000.00

505 E Similkameen Rd.

MLS 140469Rare offering: 10 acre horse property only 5 minutes from town. Property features 2 drilled wells, wired shop and barn.

$539,900.00

512 Pr-S’lnd Road

MLS 111093Stylish 2600 sq. ft. loft home sits on large view lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Features in ground sprin-klers and hardwood flooring.

$339,900.00

267 Clark Street

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 13718120 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amaz-ing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00

905 Allenby Road

MLS 137179The ultimate dream home with absolutely nothing missed, keep-ing easy living in mind! 3 bed-rooms, 3 bathrooms.

$895,000.00

260 Bonlin Road

MLS 140965Come build on this awesome view lot overlooking the Similka-meen River. Just minutes from town with all kinds of recreation.

$230,000.00

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